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The Unmissable Podcast

BBC Radio Lancashirewww.bbc.co.uk

A one stop shop where you can sample BBC Radio Lancashire’s best bits.

Joe Wilson selects his favourite parts of BBC Radio Lancashire’s broadcasts from the previous week.

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Episodes

Lancashire's Caring Christmas

Lancashire celebrates the county's carers with a special carol concert. Hoghton Tower on the telly, cooking an air fryer vegan Christmas dinner and Santa's phone in.

Dec 24, 20231 hr 11 min

"There is so much kindness here."

Sarah, Duchess of York visits Burnley to support charitable work being done in the town. Community groups across the county gear up for Christmas and Julie Hesmondhalgh drops in.

Dec 17, 202352 min

Lancashire's Sky At Night

Take a trip around UCLAN's Alston Observatory with its windows to the night sky. The Space Centre's new cinema, Dave Spikey, wartime in Chapeltown and Preston Bypass is 65!

Dec 09, 20231 hr 17 min

Breakfast Goes To Westminster

Sir Lindsay Hoyle helps BBC Radio Lancashire's breakfast team to celebrate Lancashire Day. Padiham's barefoot man, Blackpool's panto stores and the Whittle-le-Woods benchmafrk.

Dec 03, 20231 hr 13 min

It's a ten from Lancashire!

Hundreds watch BBC Radio Lancashire's Graham and Leanne dance across the Tower Ballroom. Lancashire's devolution debate, Jenny Ryan and Darwen's Cormac wins a Nashville award.

Nov 26, 20231 hr 21 min

Pudsey's Power!

People across the county raise thousands for this year's Children in Need appeal. Graham's waxing, Sharon milking cows, Nish feeding sea lions, Joe rapping, all for a good cause.

Nov 19, 20231 hr 10 min

Altham's Tragic Anniversary

Commemorations are held to mark the 140th anniversary of Moorfield Pit mining disaster. Remembering Accrington Pals, Preston regeneration and different Lancashire accents.

Nov 12, 20231 hr 20 min

Happy Birthday Sybil!

Almost 200 birthday cards have been sent to a Lancaster care home for 102 year old Sybil. Europe's strongest woman, Fleetwood historic photos and Lancashire markets.

Nov 05, 20231 hr 4 min

It's Showtown!

Graham Liver takes an exclusive walk through Blackpool's much anticipated new museum. The Tower Dungeon, Black History Month and why the Pendle Witches were innocent!

Oct 29, 20231 hr 24 min

Happy Birthday Derian House!

Chorley's Derian House Childrens Hospice is celebrating its 30th birthday. Morecambe's Paris Fury, Preston's Navratri celebrations and The Nolans Blackpool plaque.

Oct 22, 20231 hr 13 min

Goodbye Gilly

BBC Radio Lancashire legend John "Gilly" Gillmore presents his last late night programme. Big Burscough pumpkins, Deepdale Duck's farewell and Darwen school trip memories.

Oct 07, 20231 hr 18 min

A Royal Lancaster Visit

The Princess of Wales visits a Lancaster textiles company to hear about their industry. The Stanley shirt giveaway, Mrs. Brown's Blackpool and puppy dog Archie has a new home.

Oct 01, 20231 hr 5 min

Holly's Therapy Dog Legacy

How cockapoo Pippa is helping Lancashire children of primary and high school years. Thornton's Iron Age discovery, Fleetwood's maestro pianist and Clitheroe's Take That bonus.

Sep 24, 20231 hr 5 min

A County That Cares

The BBC Radio Lancashire Make A Difference Award winners 2023 are announced. Nelson's Wilko closes, Blackpool's "warm hug", inside Burnley Empire and a spider causes havoc!

Sep 17, 20231 hr 18 min

Sophie lights up Blackpool

Sophie Ellis-Bextor at the Blackpool Illuminations. Electric trucks in Preston, Morecambe's Vintage by the Sea, Chorley's John Waite and Fleetwood's Alfie Boe.

Sep 10, 20231 hr 16 min

Grappling in the Stacksteads Gravy

BBC Radio Lancashire's Graham and Leanne in a World Gravy controversy. Accrington's Soapbox Challenge, Sabden's musical Hermit and Brierfield Celtic's celebrations.

Sep 03, 20231 hr 4 min

Lytham's Seafront Home Front

Thousands flock to Lytham to celebrate the wartime spirit. The Big Dipper's big birthday, GCSEs in Nelson, Blackpool's health MOTs and on the road with Lancashire Police.

Aug 27, 20231 hr 1 min

Garstang's Dog Friendly Diner

Garstang's dog inclusive pub is nominated for another award. Blackpool's mobile art, Chorley Panthers, Make A Difference and Remembering Len Johnrose.

Aug 20, 20231 hr 26 min

Laura's Legacy

How Barrowford's Laura Nuttall has inspired many who are battling a brain tumour. Four new Make a Difference nominees and where are the lost farms of Brinscall?

Aug 13, 20231 hr 13 min

New Generations Learning Lancashire Skills

A Blackburn spinning school is passing on generations of traditional skills. Graham and Leanne's Soapbox vehicle, Make A Difference, Bobby Elliott and Lancashire cycling.

Aug 06, 20231 hr 11 min

A Life Changing Day

Oswaldtwistle youngster Alex has his new bionic arm fitted. Skelmersdale's Miss England, Sir Lindsay's at the Chorley Flower Show and Blackpool's Sooty is celebrating.

Jul 30, 20231 hr

A Thriving Kompany

Burnley fans flock to see a new homage to their Premier League bound club. Great Eccleston Show, Clive Myrie, after the Beatherder and the World Gravy Wrestling Championships.

Jul 23, 20231 hr

Morecambe Legends

A new plaque is unveiled at Eric Morecambe's statue to the comedian's "loyal friend." Euxton's correction, Accrington's Soapbox Challenge and Blackburn's school visit memories.

Jul 16, 20231 hr

Happy Birthday NHS!

The NHS in Lancashire celebrates its 75th anniversary. Plus, behind the scene of Heysham nuclear power station and The Edith Rigby Way opens.

Jul 09, 20231 hr

Festival on The Fylde

Thousands of people head to Lytham's five day music extravaganza. The new Bishop of Blackburn's installation service, friends and family celebrate the life of Laura Nuttall.

Jul 02, 20231 hr

Thank You For Being Here

The county celebrates the contribution refugees make to Lancashire life. Padiham's joy in gardening, Lancashire Women, the new Bishop of Blackburn and Preston's big golf week.

Jun 24, 20231 hr

Laura's IVF Journey

Preston's Laura Lonsdale shares her inspiring and moving IVF journey. Clitheroe's Greatest Days launch, Chorley's new wellbeing hub and learning from Fairhaven's Ribble Estuary.

Jun 19, 20231 hr 27 min

Leanne's Grand Opening

Graham and Leanne are in Garstang to open the new High Street Car Park toilets. Clitheroe's Waddow Hall faces closure and Accrington's historic Spitfire fly past.

Jun 11, 20231 hr

Walking On Sunshine

Thousands watch the Caribbean Carnival parade weave its way through Preston. A first ever swim to the Isle of Man, Morecambe Bay's Beach of Dreams and the Great Harwood Show.

Jun 04, 20231 hr

"Laura saw beauty in ordinary things."

Twenty three year old Laura Nuttall from Barrowford has died. Also, The Bay returns, Preston Western Distributor road update and the day Tina Turner came to Lancaster.

May 27, 20231 hr
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