Episodes
This week Sam chats to actress Sarah Bulmer from The Handlebards about their touring production of Much Ado About Nothing which is coming to Wharton Park in August. We also chat to Jam Tub, a young band from Durham who are performing at The Durham Fringe
In this Episode we hear highlights from our live coverage of Staindrop Village Carnival, we talk to the members of the public who were there and the businesses in attendance. Sam talks to David Watchman the general manager of Tanfield Railway about their 300th Birthday celebrations and their BBC documentary. Rustie Lee talks to Sam about DIY and Amity Miller tells us about their upcoming Durham Fringe Festival shows, we also hear a track from his new album.
The Durham Podcast is back with a regular series bringing you all the latest from events across the County for the summer. In this episode Sam talks to Dawn Roe of The Durham County Show, and Emma chats to Harvey Barkes from Thorpe Farm.
A special episode of The Durham Podcast featuring the speeches from Durham Pride 2025. Featuring speech from: Mel Metcalf, Mayor of Durham Liz Brown, Simon Forrest Principle of Hill Bede College, Joy Allen the Police and Crime commissioner and more.
Sam chats to Glenda Young about her new book "The Toffee Factory Girls" and Emma chats to those involved in Durham Children's Book Festival coming later in August. Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
We chat to two stars of the Durham Fringe Festival, Molly Farquah and Jessa Liversidge, who tell us about the shows they are bringing to the festival. Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
We chat to Amity Miller and Steve Pledger, both artists who will be appearing at The Durham Fringe Festival at the end of July. Emma chats to The Durham Pointers about their role in the city and what their role will entail across the summer of 2024. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir.Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
It's been a while, but we're back! Sam chats to Andys Man Club and looks at The Bowes Museum Summer Markets. Stuart chats to Chief Constable Bacon from Durham Constabulary.
Sam chats to the MD of Bells Fish and chips about the National Fish and Chips awards and preparations for Good Friday. Writer Cait Scott tells us about her new children's book, and Neal Foster tells us about starting in Awful Aunty which is visiting County Durham Theatres. Emma Chats to 'Book Worm' about Durham Pride, and the LGBTQ+ Pride market. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir.Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durh...
We're back after a month off! Sam chats to DJ Judge Jules ahead of his gig in Stockton, we interview protesters at County Hall who are campaigning against the defunding of the WEA, Simon Kitchen who is walking from Durham Cathedral to Holy Island and Amy Whitfield who has been nominated as a Tourism Superstar in the annual tourism awardsRemember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir.Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma chats to Alice about all the events of Lunar New YearSam chats to Hugh Cornwell, ex member of The Strangelers, about his new solo album and tour.Matthew Chats to Jen& Live, the winners of The Voice UK from County Durham, and also Councillor Elizabeth Scott about Durham's brand new bus station. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir.Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAirGet 5% off your entire order at Scorpio Shoes by us...
Welcome to a huge Christmas edition of The Durham Podcast.Sam chats to Dave Hill, from Slade, about the bands latest tour and 'that' Christmas song! He also speaks to Mike Tomkins from Masterchef about how to cook the perfect Christmas dinner! Sam also chats to Maria Carlton, executive headteacher at Bewley and Kirklevington Primary Schools, who is the Gold winner of the Pearson "Head Teacher of the year in a primary school". Emma chats to Graham Soult about the future of Durham's High Streets. Stuart Laundy chats to musician Rebecca Downs about her work and dementia. He a...
Emma chats to Michael Hemple about the Childrens Lantern Parade at Durham Cathedral & the St Nicholas Service. Sam chats to Fatima Whitbread about her experience in the fostering service and tells us about her memories of winning in Durham in her early career! Damian chats to Jazzie B from Soul II Soul about their upcoming show at The Stockton Globe on November 25thStuart Laundy chats to County Durham songwriter Steve Thompson about his new album Distant Destination. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir App to take part and listen to Durham OnAir. Click here to learn how to hear your...
We're back for series 3!Emma chats to Alice from Durham Markets about the Youth Market. Sam chats to Dave Turner, who stars in Ken Loaches latest film 'The Old Oak'. The film is set in Durham, and Dave, a retired fire fighter, has no previous acting experience. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
It's a bumper final episode of series 2! (We'll be back in September!)Emma chats to Paul Howard from Durham BID about the 'Independents in Durham'. Sam chats to Michelle Heaton from Liberty X about entertaining the kids and playing games over the summer holidays. He chats to Ben Donaghy about his show his show at the Durham Fringe Festival, and also Jazmin Borrer from the National Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that visit's Sunderland this year. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Dur...
Emma charts about Durham Classic Car show!Sam chats to Forster and Smith about their upcoming magic show at the Durham Fringe. He also chats to Vanessa Feltz about the campaign she's fronting to ensure we take advantage of our dinner break! Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma charts about the Teesdale Business AwardsSam chats to Joe from Fat Freddy's Drop and previews the new artists event coming to Durham BRASS festival 2023. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAirThis episode is sponsored by Escape Rooms Durham - Book now to get locked up!
Emma charts about Durham Childrens Book festivalSam chats to comedian Maisie Adam and Olivia from the Endorphins scheme. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAirThis episode is sponsored by Escape Rooms Durham - Book now to get locked up!
Series 2 Ep 20 -Jake Murray from Durham Shakespeare Festival & Owen Weightman from 3D virtual spaces
Emma charts to Owen Weightman from 3D Virtual spaces about their work across DurhamSam chats to Jake Murray from Elysium theatre about their rehearsals for the up and coming Durham Shakespeare Festival Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma charts to Kelly Ewing about the sewing work she's doing in Barnard CastleSam chats to Billie Bowman from Heathers the musical which is touring to the North East. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma charts to Alice about the upcoming Young Market Traders finals in DurhamSam chats to Jeremy Vine about a brand new bursary he is awarding to future Durham University students. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma charts to Stephen Cronin from The Durham Fringe FestivalSam chats to ShyBairn Theatre about their latest show and Pete 'Esso' Haynes from The Lurkers about his new novel. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma find out all about the Durham Festival of WellbeingSam chats to Alan from Emmanuel Church about their new building and growing their church. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma chats to The Durham Pointers about their work in the city. Sam chats Rachel Riley about how to save for the perfect holiday this year. Sam chats to Eve, from Durham, who has taken part in the Multiply Skills for life scheme. Find out more about the government-funded numeracy courses, like Multiply, available in your local area today by visiting the Skills for Life website: https://skillsforlife.campaign.gov.uk. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett Instagra...
Emma and Alice visit the new Pawsome Cat Cafe in Durham CitySam chats Tony from Holi And Bhang restaurant! Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma chats to Chris Howell from Howell Media Sam chats to Ellie White about her novels "Love In London" and "Love In The Wings" Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramEllie White InstagramHowell Media InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma chats to Adam about the Coronation plans for Durham!Sam chats to Diane Inglis from The Faithful Durham's about their campaign for a re-opened DLI museum. Matthew Donnachie catches up with host, celebs and attendees at Bishop Auckland Food Festival! Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma chats to Stuart Laundy from In The Spotlight at The WithamSam chats to Stephen Webb from The Rocky Horror Show visiting StocktonWe also catch up with Damian all about Durham World Heritage DayRemember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Emma chats to Jamine, ones of the traders with NMTF Sam chats to Dave Wilson who is a stroke survivor volunteering with The Stroke AssociationSam chats to Mr Money Jar, Timi-Meriman Johnson about how to save money by doing tasks ourselves. Remember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir
Mike Norris chats to us about his new book. Reap Sleep Rock Repeat is available by clicking here. Emma and Alice visit Crook Hall Café, which has since reopened. Click here for informationRemember to download the FREE Durham OnAir AppClick here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 24/7Follow your hosts:Sam Lupton InstagramEmma Hignett InstagramListen to Durham OnAir