The Witham Podcast
A new podcast covering arts, entertainment, news and anything else in Barnard Castle and the surrounding villages of south-west County Durham, in association with The Witham Community Arts Centre, Barnard Castle.
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Episodes
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Riders, biscuits, Barnard Castle Meet, Saturday Sessions, what's on
Friday, 16 May 2025
This week, we chat to Colin and John about the forthcoming Barnard Castle Meet festivities and Peter Dixon outlines the new-look weekend programme for the summer, Saturday Sessions.Plus a look at what's coming up in the next couple off weeks - everything from the Minecraft Movie to the Strictly Smoking' Big Band
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Filmmaker Rob Yeadon, comedian Lauren Pattison, Edinburgh preview shows line-up, what's on, Steeleye Span
Friday, 9 May 2025
Filmmaker Rob Yeadon explains how a favour to a couple of ultra running mates ended up as a fully fledged documentary film.Comedian Lauren Pattison chats about her new tour show Big Girl Pants and Funny Way To Be Comedy promoter Peter Dixon unveils the line-up for this year's Edinburgh preview shows.Plus what's on and a couple of big announcements...
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Making Memories, Tai Chi Qigong, What's on, the music of Sandy Denny
Friday, 2 May 2025
This week, we chat to Nicky Tulloch and Mike Bettison about the making Morris group at the TCR Hub and plans for a new session in Barnard Castle's Methodist Church Hall and we look at the increasing popularity of an exercise class that remains relatively unknown to many with instructor Andy Yeadon,Plus what's on at The Witham community arts centre, including a show dedicated to the music of the legendary Fairport Convention singer Sandy Denny.
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Lonnie Donegan - The Stories; Barnard Castle author Leah Hobson; What's On at The Witham Community Arts Centre
Friday, 25 April 2025
We're back! It's been a while but the new-look and re-branded Talking Teesdale podcast (previously In the Spotlight) is here!We're talking to Peter Donegan, son of the King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan, who is bringing a show which celebrates his dad's life and music to The Witham on Friday May 16.We also catch up with Leah Hobson, who has published her second short fable, and find out what's coming up in the next few days at The Witham Arts Centre, in Barnard Castle.
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Connor Burns, Mark Nelson, Count Arthur Strong, What's On
Friday, 9 February 2024
In the final episode of series two of In the Spotlight, there's a double dose of comedy with guests Connor Burns and Mark Nelson, plus news of a new take on a Dickens classic from Count Arthur String and a look at what's coming up at The Witham in the next few days.
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Where is Mrs Christie – actor Liz Grand, Huey Morgan of Fun Lovin' Criminals, Eddie and the Hotrods, what's on
Friday, 2 February 2024
Actor Liz Grand joins us to chat about her play Where is Mrs Christie? which she brings to The Witnam stage on Thursday, February 8. Plus news of a solo show by Fun Lovin' Criminals' frontman Huey Morgan, a gig by Eddie and the Hotrods and a what's on round-up
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Janey Godley, Martin Fry/ABC, what's on
Friday, 26 January 2024
Comedian Janey Godley chats to Stuart Laundy about her Not Dead Yet tour and much else ahead of her show at The Witham on Tuesday, February 6. Plus news of a solo show by Martin Fry, who as lead singer with the band ABC, was one of the biggest stars of the 80s and a look at what's coming up at The Witham
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Chris Difford solo tour and Squeeze 50th anniversary; what's on
Friday, 19 January 2024
Squeeze legend Chris Difford chats to us ahead of his solo tour show at The Witham on Tuesday, January 30, plus news of a couple of familiar faces returning with family shows for the Easter holidays and what's on in the next few days.
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Singer-songwriter Izzie Walsh, Joni Mitchell – This Flight Tonight and what's on
Friday, 12 January 2024
We're back for 2024 and our first guest is young Mancunian singer-songwriter Izzie Walsh who is performing at The Witham on Saturday, January 20. Plus news of a Joni Mitchell tribute show that is already proving popular and our regular what's on round-up
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Hello 2024 – a look at what's coming up... Chris Difford, Jive Aces and much, much more
Friday, 29 December 2023
With 2024 just around the corning, Jane Woodward and Peter Dixon join host Stuart Laundy to look forward to what's heading to The Witham stages in the first couple of months of the new year.
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Christmas at The Witham 2023 plus folk star Steve Knightley
Friday, 1 December 2023
Everything you need to know about what's going on at The Witham throughout December along with news of a gig from Show of Hands frontman Steve Knightley.
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The Furrow Collective, A Celebration of Simon and Garfunkel and the return of Morgan and West
Friday, 10 November 2023
Alasdair Roberts, of The Furrow Collective, chats about the group's new album and tour, which kicks off at The Witham on December 1. Plus news of more 2024 gigs including the return of A Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel and Morgan and West.
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Lighting up The Witham, Izzie Walsh tracks, Manfred Mann, What's On
Friday, 3 November 2023
The Witham takes centre stage this week as we chat to those involved improving its visibility with some top notch illuminations. Plus music from Izzie Walsh and Manfred Mann, both of who are booked to play next year.
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Guy Masterson, Ian M Bailey, Izzy Walsh, Jive Aces, What's On
Friday, 27 October 2023
Olivier-award winning actor Guy Masterson joins Stuart Laundy to talk about all things acting, including the solo show of A Christmas Carol which he is bringing to The Witham on November 24. Plus a new single from Ian Bailey, who will entertain us at a gig next year and news of new shows now on sales from Izzy Walsh and the Jive Aces
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Folk star Lucy Ward (Ward, Knutur, Townes), Jon Boden and the Remnant Kings, What's On
Friday, 20 October 2023
Lucy Ward explains how a singer from Derbyshire hooked up with performers from Iceland and Canada to record an album and embark on a UK tour. Plus news of a gig next year from Jim Boden and the Remnant Kings
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Actress Liz Grand on Enid Blyton; Quo Connection; Panto Time and what's on
Friday, 13 October 2023
This week we chat to actress Liz Grand ahead of her show Enid Blyton – Noddy, Big Ears and Lashings of Controversy. We look forward to panto season and there's news of a Status Quo tribute gig that's sure to delight rock fans. All this plus a look at what's coming up in the next few days.
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Castle Players, Jo Caulfield, the Three Degrees, what's on
Friday, 6 October 2023
We catch up with the Castle Players busy rehearsing for their latest production, Our Town. Plus Jo Caulfield chats about her new tour show and news of a show by the Three Degrees next year.
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Actor Jonathan Goodwin, Sherlock Holmes, folk trio Salt House, what's on
Friday, 29 September 2023
Actor Jonathan Goodwin joins us ahead of his visit to The Witham in November to chat about Sherlock Holmes, his love of Victorian and Edwardian fiction and much else besides. There's music from Scottish folk trio Salt House, who are heading this way next March and a look at what's coming up
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Markus Birdman, Mark Harrison, what's on
Friday, 22 September 2023
Comedian Markus Birdman chats about his new tour show Platinum and how his experiences recovering from a stroke in 2021 form the basis of the show. Plus news of a gig from Mark Harrison in February next year and the regular what's on slot with Jane Woodward.
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Colin Hall, The Songs The Beatles Gave Away, Tommy Blaize (the vocalist of Strictly)
Friday, 15 September 2023
A fascinating chat with Colin Hall about the show he is bringing to The Witham with his old friend Bob Harris about the songs Lennon and McCartney wrote for other artists during the 1960s. Plus news of a gig next year by Tommy BLaize, lead singer with the Strictly Come Dancing backing band and a look at what's coming up in the week ahead.
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Autumn programme – comedy, Sinatra Raw and much, much more
Friday, 8 September 2023
We're back after our summer break for season 2! This week's show is a look at the autumn programme. Peter Dixon, promoter with Funny Way To Be chats about what's coming up and the comedy front and Jane Woodward joins host Stuart Laundy to chat about forthcoming theatre, music and more.
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Bank holiday special – NE Street Band, Starlite & Campbell, Ian M Bailey
Sunday, 27 August 2023
What better to do on a pretty average August bank holiday weekend than share some new music from artists coming to The Witham?There's the NE Street Band's version of the Springsteen classic Born to Run; a track from the forthcoming new album from Starlite & Campbell and the lead track from Ian M Bailey's as yet untitled new album.Enjoy!
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Tannahill Weavers, Paul Young, What's On
Friday, 4 August 2023
In the final show of the first season, special guest is Roy Gullane of The Tannahill Weavers, who are coming to The Witham on September 15. Plus news of a show by 80s pop superstar Paul Young and the usual what's on round-up.
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Eddie Lundon, China Crisis, Ajay Srivastav plus what's on
Friday, 28 July 2023
An entertaining chat with Eddie Lundon, founder member of China Crisis, on everything from being championed by John Peel and Janice Long to 80s retro tours, plus news of a gig next year from cross over blues artist Ajay Srivastav and our regular look at what's coming up.
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Teesdale Business Awards, Kitchen Zoo Theatre, What's On, Abba Sensation
Friday, 21 July 2023
An update on the Teesdale Business Awards as the deadline for nominations approaches. Plus, Kitchen Zoo, which is bringing family show The Tortoise and the Hare to The Witham on Tuesday, July 25. There's also what's on and news of a fabulous Abba tribute show coming in October.
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Edinburgh Fringe comedy preview special – Peter Dixon, Anth Young, plus What's On
Friday, 14 July 2023
It's laughter all the way this week with six comedians heading to Barnard Castle in the last week of July to preview shows they are taking to Edinburgh – promoter Peter Dixon outlines what's in stores and special guest is Anth Young. Plus we've the usual look at what's coming up including a tribute to ELO and a stage play featuring a former Dr Who.
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Starlite and Campbell on their new album and forthcoming tour, The Manfred's, What's on
Friday, 7 July 2023
Suzi Starlite and Simon Campbell chat about getting into shape for a UK tour, a "whirlwind musical romance" and there's an exclusive first play of a track from their new album Starlite.One which will be released in September.Plus news of tickets on sale for The Manfreds and what's coming up in the next few days.
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Actress Alison Skilbeck, Howerd's End, Hue and Cry, what's on
Friday, 30 June 2023
This week, we chat to actress Alison Skilbeck about her critically acclaimed play Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London... and playing the femme fatale Helen from Tadcaster in the Alan Plater TV classic The Beiderbecke Affair!Plus news of more live theatre and a gig featuring 80s chart-toppers Hue and Cry
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Film-maker Dean Midas, Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra, plus what's on
Friday, 23 June 2023
County Durham film-maker Dean Midas is about to set the cameras rolling on his latest project – with The Witham used as a kay location. He joins us to chat about The Devil's Stone.Music comes from Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra ahead of their gig on July 6 and Jane Woodward will rundown the latest what's on news at The Witham.
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Andrew Nicholson, Barnard Castle Band, 90s Disco, rock 'n' roll and what's on
Friday, 16 June 2023
In the final part of our short series looking at what makes The Witham a community arts centre, we chat to Andrew Nicholson about leading Barnard Castle Band and taking to the decks for fundraising discos. Plus news of a 50s rock 'n' roll night and other what's on updates.
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OnAir Today
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Alex Sweeney's Soul CellarNoon - 2:00pm
Alex brings you the best in Soul music from across the decades.
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Teesdale Takeover with Stuart Laundy2:00pm - 4:00pm
Live from Barnard Castle, Stuart takes an in depth look at what's been going on around Teesdale. He's got Just Great Music from local artists, interviews with acts visiting the area and old favourites too.
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Hot & Cool - The Jazz and Blues Hour4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chris Coxon brings you the best in modern and classic Jazz and Blues.
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Pure Americana with Mark Robert Petty5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join Mark for 2 hours of Pure Americana celebrating the very best in Country, Folk, Folk Rock and Bluegrass.