Left of Leeds #97: Time Loops
Fri 14th Feb '25, 4:00pm
We talk to composer Gavin Bryars and curator Ed McKeon. Time Loops is a temporary exhibition in the form of a performance that brings to life rarely-heard historical instruments.
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Red Kite: Life of Lads – Stereotypes of Boys
Thu 13th Feb '25, 6:00pm
This episode we chat all about what it's like being a boy and the stereotypes that come with it.
A Little More Conversation: Making The Most of Weekends
Wed 12th Feb '25, 3:00pm
We are back for another episode - What makes a good weekend?
Teenage Daydream #126
Wed 12th Feb '25, 5:00pm
Back agin for another week of Teenage Daydream with Toby & the gang
2 Bob Jukebox #44: The Stoppy One
Wed 12th Feb '25, 6:00pm
JOIN TREV AND DAZ FOR ANOTHER METICULOUSLY PLANNED 2 BOB JUKEBOX!!
Think Global Act Local #36
Wed 12th Feb '25, 8:00pm
We join the delegates at the Leeds Community Energy Summit, and attend a Burns Night fund raiser for the Roadblock human powered event PA system.
Pretty Constrained: New Year, New Body – Diet Culture, hidden in New Years Resolutions.
Tue 11th Feb '25, 3:00pm
This episode we talk about about the role women play during the holidays & ask whether Christmas would be the same without us? Tilly shared her story of
Love The Words #287: Hangmen
Tue 11th Feb '25, 4:00pm
Spike Marshall talks about directing the hard-hitting drama 'Hangmen' by Martin McDonagh for Leeds Arts Centre, opening Feb 26th at The Carriageworks. What's it about?
The Deli #130: Moon
Tue 11th Feb '25, 7:30pm
The Deli team bring you new writing, music and ideas on the theme of Moon. Mooning, full moons, half moons, give me the moonlight, O Sylvia!
Take A Bite Out Of This: The Countdown ‘Till Spring
Tue 11th Feb '25, 6:00pm
We delve into all kinds of food for January, cheap & cheerful treats, using Christmas leftovers & making food that makes us feel good.
Helen: A bronze jug connects to a long ago penpal from Lille, France
Tue 11th Feb '25, 5:00pm
Stories about how a pair of enchanting objects keep alive memories of a friendship from Leeds' twin city.
Dokhi: Saffron connects to Iran
Sat 8th Feb '25, 1:00pm
Stories about how the magical spice saffron helps create links between generations from Iran to the UK.
Friday Fry Up #16
Fri 7th Feb '25, 5:00pm
Tune in for a wide-ranging overview of what's new in Leeds and further afield arts and culture, reviews, chat, games and more.
Bridges Not Borders: Our Journey LIVE
Fri 7th Feb '25, 7:00pm
The Bridges Not Borders team bring you an evening of live interviews, stories and music to celebrate and share the lives of refugees.
Frank: Stories linking Leeds’ Global Twin Cities
Fri 7th Feb '25, 4:00pm
Starting with a baseball bat from Louisville, Kentucky, Frank Griffiths shares tales of his visits to Dortmund, Durban, Hangzhou and other of Leeds' global twin cities
Laura: A photography book connects to Paris
Fri 7th Feb '25, 3:00pm
Stories about how a book by French photographer Marc Riboud conjures up memories of a journey to Paris with her husband.
Red Kite: What Memory Would You Experience Again? Part 2
Thu 6th Feb '25, 7:00pm
We think about what memory would would experience again if we could - we talk primary school, performing, bike rides & more. Voices from our Next Generation: Seniors.
Red Kite: What Was Next Gen Like 15 Years Ago?
Thu 6th Feb '25, 6:00pm
This episode we chat to Arran all about his time as a Next Generation Participant 15 years ago - What's changed & stayed the same in all that time?
Bridges Not Borders: Leaving Eritrea
Thu 6th Feb '25, 7:00pm
We hear a story of leaving Eritrea & experiencing freedom for the first time in Uganda & the UK.
Teenage Daydream #125
Wed 5th Feb '25, 5:00pm
Join us this week for another week of Teenage Daydream with Toby & the gang!
Love The Words 286: Sand House
Tue 4th Feb '25, 4:00pm
The eighth wonder of the world. In Doncaster. Buried forever. The true saga of the legendary Sand House, dramatised for radio by Peter Spafford and directed by Olwen May.
Mike: A koala doll connects to a youthful voyage to Australia
Tue 4th Feb '25, 5:00pm
Stories about how a well-worn koala stirs about recollections of a trip around the world.
Clarrie: A straw hat connects to the sea and shipwrecks
Sun 2nd Feb '25, 4:00pm
Stories about how a straw hat belonging to Clarrie's Aunt Florrie connects to a sense of adventure and the kind of community work she is doing in Seacroft today.
Mally: A bear and a doll connect to Egypt, Malaysia, Cyprus
Sat 1st Feb '25, 11:00am
Stories about how Chilton the bear and Joan the doll have travelled the world with Mally to Egypt, Malaysia, Cyprus and many other countries.
Steve: A knitted hat connects to Durban, South Africa
Sat 1st Feb '25, 12:00pm
Stories about how a knitted orange hat connects Steve to his past in South Africa and a beloved grandmother.
Phil: Rag art connects to First Nations culture in Canada
Sat 1st Feb '25, 1:00pm
Stories about how getting to know indigenous societies around Vancouver along the Pacific coast of Canada inspired Phil's original rag art creations and ways of seeing the world
Friday Fry Up #15
Fri 31st Jan '25, 5:00pm
Tune in for a wide-ranging overview of what's new in Leeds and further afield arts and culture, reviews, chat, games and more.
From The Bandroom #68: Newstead Brass
Fri 31st Jan '25, 10:00pm
Back again to St Wilfrid's Church in Kirkby In Ashfield, to meet Newstead Brass.
Butter Popcorn – The Film Show #1: Best Films of 2024
Fri 31st Jan '25, 4:00pm
James, Matthew and Jake (calling in from Canada) bring you their favourite films of 2024 with special guest Elliott and picks from film show friends.
Red Kite: Stories of Eritrea and Uganda
Thu 30th Jan '25, 7:00pm
For this episode, we speak to Samson all about his home country, Eritrea & where he lived before coming to the UK, Uganda.