audio by year 2009

The Reverend Simon Stokes joins Mike Stevens to discuss some of his exceptional charity work, inspiring stories and also talks about his 'dream dinner guests' and why he'd choose them.

Tom Buckham speaks with San Francisco DJ, Producer and remixer Claude VonStroke about his new album and plans for the label

Tropical rare-grooves with Keith Slater

DJ78's Shellac Shake - the latest show!

Axel plays some bluesy numbers and has a chat to Bernie

Tim MacWilliam speaks to Matt and Tosin from the Yes Group - a non-profit organisation bringing speakers to Norwich on all topics of personal and professional development.

DJ78 is joined by Alex James (the bass player from newly reformed Blur) to pick out some of his favourite shellac selections

During Refugee Week Jasmine spoke to Gervais and Gervelie, two refugees in Norwich, about their experiences. First aired 19th June 09.

This week's Acoustic and Eclectic show from Richard Penguin.

Part 1 of 2 part show about the Cromer folk on the pier weekend.

Part 2 - 12th July.

A live session from The Future Of Music outside the Forum in Norwich, part of the Lord Mayors Celebrations with Terry Lee and Tim McWilliam.

This week's Acoustic and Eclectic show from Richard Penguin.

Part 2 of 2 from the 'Cromer folk on the pier' weekend

Conservative Party Leader David Cameron came to Future Radio prior to the Norwich-North by-election to talk about Conservative policies and answer questions from listeners. 

Author and ex Melody Maker Journo Mark Wernham talks to Kate about how he would rule the world

Singer-songwriter Phoebe York plays some of her songs, and is interviewed by Bernie.

Jon Luton is covering Bernie's show this week, and is joined by Vashti, and fellow band member Tom Fry.

John Packman Chief Executive of the Broads Authority starts our journey around the Norfolk Broads and talks about his favorite parts of the Broads.

An interview with former Sabres of Paradise and 2 Lone Swordsmen Andrew Weatherall as he releases his debut solo album 'A Pox on the Pioneers'. He also talks about forthcoming plans for his resurgent RGC label. 

Following an earlier pilot episode, we are pleased to announce the first edition of Chance Music with Bob Shingleton - an eclectic journey of music created via the random chance of I-pod shuffle function!

Kate Roma interviews Briant Smith about his roles as Broads Chaplin, and Spiritual Guide.

- Concluding episode of the BHM play: 'A diary of a Son of Africa' by Amhal Douglas

- 'The Making of' A diary of a Son of Africa' Documentary

- Rebecca Chapman visits the Theatre Royal, and reviews 'Stepping Out' starring Jesse Wallace

- Amy Wragg is at the Arts Centre, profiling 'Micachu and the Shapes'

Adrian dropped in to Community Chest to talk about his position as 'Head Ranger' for The Broads Authority. A job which leaves him in charge of navigation on The Norfolk Broads.

Reverend and the Makers' frontman Jon McClure drops into the 'Afternoon Session' for an in-depth interview, and plays some live tracks.

- Rosanna Wynn-Williams continues our reports for BHM, from St. Gregory's Centre for the Arts

- Peter Beck reports from the Playhouse on the Actors Company play 'Blackbird'

- Tony Cleary profiles Chartwell Dutiro

- Mark Bond Webster brings us this months New Writing Forum with local writer Gary Dexter

Another Acoustic and Eclectic show from Richard Penguin.

The 1st anniversary show.

Includes an interview with Mabon.

On this weeks Platform:

- Stash Kirkbride speaks to to Theatre correspondent Peter Beck about the performance of 'Rainman' at Norwich Theatre Royal.

- A report from the 'Sewell Barn Theatre' on the play 'Educating Agnes'.

- An archive report from Tony Cleary on the film composer 'Sir Malcom Arnold'.

- Mark Bond Webster meets up with the owner of The Bookhive; a new independent book shop on London Street, Norwich

- Kate Roma chats to our station manager Tom Buckham about the upcoming final of The Next Big Thing

- Rosanna Wynn-Williams reports for BHM from The Forum, on Gambian Music and Storytelling

- Tony Cleary reports on the British Symphonia. Recently seen at The Theatre Royal.

- Kimberley Cuthbert-Black reports from The Maddermarket on the recent Simon Callow event

- Stash chats to our newest member of the Platform team; Kyla Szirtes

DJ78 presents the latest edition of the Shellac Shake.

Listen to the live performance from 15 year old rising star 'Epichunt' - an electronic music talent who makes music using gameboys.

Epichunt came 3rd in this year's Next Big Thing competition.

Listen back to the winning announcement as Console Wars are crowned the winners of Next Big Thing 2009 - and then perform their song Asthma as an encore

Track from Winners of NBT - Console Wars .

Kate Roma talks to Stash Kirkbride about the NBT final 

Tony Cleary interviews Maria Cleary about a forthcoming concert

Peter Beck is in to review the Pitman Papers on at the Theatre Royal this week Tricia Francis is in to talk about her photographyWhats on at the Theatre Royal - Peter Beck Tony Cleary interviews Micheal Innes about the Architecture Festival starting today in the city

The latest show from Richard Penguin.

features a live session and interview with Dove and Boweevil.

The latest show from Richard Penguin.

Features a live session and interview with Paul O'Brien

Dreadzone pop into the the studio for an interview and live session.

Tom Francis in Kate Romas afternoon session of If i ruled the world !

Another Acoustic and Eclectic show with Richard Penguin.

Featuring an interview with Steve Hackett (former Genesis guitarist)

The 3rd epsiode of Chance Music with Bob Shingleton - listen back as Bob takes us on a random 'chance' journey through some of the varied music on his I-pod courtesy of the shuffle function.

Dr Ian Sadler from Norfolk Bio Mechanics joins Kate Roma on Community Chest to discuss the concept of Bio Mechanics and what it can help.

Another Acoustic and Eclectic show with Richard Penguin.

Features an interview with Martin Stephenson.

We hear extracts from 'A Horse called Deathblow' by Karen Wallace, and 'The Prime Ministers Brain' by Gillian Cross.

- Singer / Songwriter Chris Ellis pops in, to chat about his self produced improvised piano album.

- We discuss outdoor storytelling for children over the festive period.

- We chat to Rosanna Wynn-Williams about her travels.

- Tony Cleary profiles Roger Roe about his chapel in the centre of Norwich.

Organic Paul and the Dinner Daddy Mashin' it up like a set of wrong 'uns

The first of two shows dedicated to artists who have played at Richards Acoustic and Eclectic nights over the past year.

This weeks show covers 'Studio Recordings' by the artists. Part 2 will feature 'Live Recordings'.

We hear extracts from 'Horrid Henry and the bogey baby sitter' by Francesca Simon, and 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' by Roald Dahl.

- Special guest Father Christmas pops into the studio to read us a Christmas story! adapted by Jasmine Kirkbride.

- Comedy correspondent Charlie Wilson pops in, to give us a round up of the latest comedy to take place in Norwich.

- Amy Wragg has a location report for us.

- Will Wilson has a music report for us.

- Judi Daiken brings us an original Christmas story.

This 2 hour special makes up the 4th epsiode of Chance Music with Bob Shingleton - listen back as Bob takes us on a random 'chance' journey through some of the varied music on his I-pod courtesy of the shuffle function.

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Part 2 of two special shows dedicated to the artists who have played at Richard Penguin's Acoustic and Eclectic nights over the past year.
 

This show covers 'Live Recordings' by the artists.

Thanks very much to Dorraine for helping transfer live recordings to cd from files, and Mark Brindley for some superb editing on this show.
 

Richard Penguin presents a special show dedicated to his favourite live songs from national, and international gigs of 2009.

Matt Wicks from the Energy Saving Trust pops in to the studio to chat about methods of energy saving.

Gary Winter from Whitlingham Broad talks winter safety to Kate Roma on Community Chest.

Richard Penguin offers up another 'Best of' show. This time he presents some of his favourite songs from albums and singles of 2009.

- Platform and Future Studios present a new production by Eve Stebbing - 'Much ado about Dogberry, the Edinburgh experience'

- The show also features a 'Making of' documentary

President of the 'Norfolk and Suffolk Boating Association' Mike Evans, talks to Mike Stevens of Community Chest, about his plans for a new sea defence wall in Norfolk.

Saamah from NEF's 'The Happy Planet Index' talks to Community Chest about the happiness and health of our planet.

On this weeks Platform:

- Alan Smalls talks about The Sewell Barn Theatre production of 'Dracula'

- Amy Wragg pops in to chat about a special Soapbox event, and brings Singer/Songwriter Stuart Harrington into the studio.

- Richard Penguin pops in to chat about the contemporary music scene.

- Jill Dean chats about a play she went to see at The Norwich Playhouse.

- Kate Roma chats about Art in Norwich and conducts an interview with Amy Wragg.