Lancashire Prepares To Ease The Lockdown
Lancaster's anti racist protest, preparing to ease the lockdown and our virtual Blackpool Pride. Plus, the Emmerdale gardeners, Arthur Smith, Peter Hook and a Beswick knighthood?
Jun 14, 2020•48 min
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Episodes
One County, One Voice: Black Lives Matter
Chorley outdoor market reopens, Blackpool's revamp and an award for Accrington's Maundy Relief. Plus, Carol Smillie, Mike Batt, James May, Chris Packham and Strictly's Len.
Jun 07, 2020•58 min
The Etiquette Of Social Distancing
The county's markets and hair salons prepare to reopen. Lancashire Claps for Carers and Morecambe's one man Sgt. Pepper. Plus, Sir Bill Beaumont, Ian McMillan and Raymond Blanc.
May 31, 2020•59 min
Together Apart
This week, a microlight's sky high NHS tribute, Burnley back in training, a crowded Crook o'Lune and a Darwen cat's amazing trip to Kent. Plus, Timmy Mallett, Bernard Wrigley, John Parr and Corrie's David Neilson.
May 24, 2020•1 hr
Rocking The Lockdown Look
Also, people from across Lancashire making a difference, Rovers' Premier League winning memories and Graham and Owain's Save Your Love duet. There's scarecrows in Garstang and the Rossendale goats who will liven up your meeting. Plus, Dan Whiston, Dame Esther, Nathan Carter, Julie Hesmondhalgh and The Hollies Allan Clarke.
May 17, 2020•57 min
We Salute You!
In a special edition of The Unmissable Podcast we hear remarkable stories from around the county of life during and after the Second World War.
May 10, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Graham's Socially Distanced Trim
Also, the Lancashire patient offered a private jet and fancy dressing up to put the bins out! Plus, Sophie Ellis-Bexter, Aggie McKenzie, Pete Waterman, Katie Piper and Buzz Hawkins.
May 03, 2020•53 min
We're All In This Together
This week you can hear many people helping to ease Lancashire life in the current crisis. Plus, Chorley church bells ring out for St. George's Day, celebrating The Queen's birthday and Owain's House Band. Also, Dame Esther Rantzen, Beverley Knight and comedians Bobby Ball and Jon Richardson
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Lancashire's Lockdown Continues
How Lancashire people are helping each other through the coronavirus crisis, massive support for Clap for Carers and tributes are paid to gardening legend Bill Blackledge.
Apr 18, 2020•54 min
Lancashire In Lockdown
Lancastrians across the county respond with determination to beat the virus. Featuring Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Bobby Ball, Steve Royle and Corrie's Daniel Brocklebank
Apr 15, 2020•43 min
Eden Awaits
Coronavirus, carbon reducing science in Wimmarleigh and a rise in home schooling. Plus, David Soul, Becky Adlington and a chart topping serenade for presenter Sharon Hartley.
Mar 15, 2020•50 min
Jason Joins The Blackpool Legends
Morecambe's Eden project, filming Cinderella at the Tower, Lancashire's weather outpost and our RHS garden winner. Plus Rich Hall, Stuart Maconie, Ore Oduba and the Hairy Bikers.
Mar 08, 2020•55 min
Lancaster's Beat Generations
Tyson's triumph, more flooding and exploring Blackpool's Winter Gardens. Gary Kemp, The Hollies Bobby Elliot, Sir Lindsay Hoyle and a seven foot Blackpool Chewbacca.
Mar 01, 2020•59 min
Happy To Be Mr. Dull
Westlife talk Lytham, Nelson's psychic garden and yarn bombing on the Fylde. Paul Sinha, Matt Allwright, Nelson Mandela's bodyguard and a Lancashire super recogniser.
Feb 23, 2020•59 min
Storm Ciara Flooding Devastates Lancashire Villages
Motorway driving in the dark, winter on the Leeds Liverpool canal and Lancaster's pop up planetarium. Plus, Steve Harley, Martin Kemp and Craig Revel Horwood.
Feb 16, 2020•51 min
Sooty Man Superman
Leyland apprenticeships, Lancaster's Lune defences and Accrington's outdoor gym. Plus Strictly's Kevin, puddle jumping and BBC Radio Lancashire's award winning success.
Feb 09, 2020•58 min
Graham Goes To Westminster
This week, the Bispham Banksy, Morecambe Lights and Lytham Snowdrops. Dire Strait's John Illsley, Fairhaven Lake, Bob Lord remembered and memorial trees at the Crook O' Lune.
Feb 02, 2020•48 min
"Good Morning, Ma'am"
A foggy Morecambe Bay rescue, new electric car charging points and strengthening Blackpool's Yeadon Way. Burnley manager Sean Dyche talks beards, food, memorabilia and music.
Jan 26, 2020•1 hr
Women's Walking World Cup Winners?
Also this week, trams to Lytham, Lancaster's cycling and Pendle's moving hill. Blackburn's silver cup, Rawtenstall's Whittaker and exploring Blackpool's Stanley Park.
Jan 19, 2020•39 min
Showtown: Blackpool's Futuristic View Of Its Showbiz Past
Christmas trees on St. Anne's beach, longer Lancashire coastal walks and climbing Preston's St. Walburge spire. Also, gymnast Max Whitlock inspires Graham and Leanne.
Jan 12, 2020•46 min
Ten Years At The Top
Lancashire welcomes 2020, Steve Royle ponders panto and how acid house music bonded Blackburn and Darwen. Plus, being carded and why Burnley FC are a top community football club.
Jan 05, 2020•30 min
The County Joins Together As Lancashire Sings Christmas
A Blackburn bionic arm, Sir Lindsay's parrot Boris and upgrading Fleetwood's Mount. Plus, the marvelous moment when a Lancaster man's military tattoo wish came true.
Dec 22, 2019•53 min
Counting The County's Crosses
Avanti trains arrive, a chatty bus, Lancaster's highest wheel and the many shoes outside a Blackpool church. Plus, Sally Naden surprises Heston Blumenthal with a Christmas dish.
Dec 15, 2019•40 min
A Marine Eden For Morecambe Bay
Fleetwood's future, Penwortham bypass opens and grappling with Lancashire wrestlers. The county prepares for Xmas, plus John McCardle, Gyles Brandreth and Catherine Tyldesley.
Dec 08, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Red Rose Rising: Lancashire Day Bid To Be City Of Culture
Also, Darwen's meat stout, Barrowford globes, Garstang's victorian christmas and Lancaster's ice rink. Plus Alan Titchmarsh, Stacey Solomon and remembering Donald Campbell.
Dec 01, 2019•54 min
A University Challenge For First Time Voters
Joe Wilson introduces a Darwen Tower film, Blackpool's Sooty and Fylde farming. Backstage at The Boo Theatre, Corrie's Liz, Jim Carter and Motown songwriters Holland and Holland.
Nov 24, 2019•53 min
Pudsey's Push To Preston
Also, Blackpool's tourism year, Lancaster's military tattoo wish, Lune aqueduct's repairs and the Fylde's art hotel. Stictly's Mike, Helen Skelton and goat yoga in Helmshore.
Nov 17, 2019•48 min
Elvis Is Back In The Building!
Sir Lindsay Hoyle's new role, Blackpool's Houndshill is saved and we meet the selfie king. Whalley's Hydro, Roughlee's Rookery and electric bin lorries in Lancaster.
Nov 10, 2019•43 min
One Giant Step For Lancaster
Lancashire's Natter Shacks, cashless cafes and Hoghton's real life fairy godmother. Charlie Caroli Jnr, Preston's Nick Park and Blackburn's founding role in western film.
Nov 03, 2019•45 min
Happy Diwali!
Morecambe's Eden consultations, Fleetwood's story cave and a reprieve for a Preston bus service. Plus, a Skelmersdale school's national award and a Chorley campaigners B.E.M.
Oct 27, 2019•50 min
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