Keeping Up With The Classroom
How an unused laptop can Make A Difference to homeschooling. Dry January, Vaccine Volunteers and cycling from London to Chorley on a child's bike.
Jan 10, 2021•55 min
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Episodes
Happy New Year!
Lancashire in Tier 4, Burnley FC's new owners and our Birthday Honours heroes. Plus, Owain meets Kylie, Dolly, Robbie, Sir Cliff and Gary Barlow.
Jan 03, 2021•40 min
The County At Christmas
People across Lancashire making a festive difference. Lancashire children meet Santa, Sir Lindsay Hoyle recites The Night Before Christmas and Steve Royle's Christmas Crackers.
Dec 27, 2020•48 min
A Christmas Wish
"Stay Safe" is the message as Lancashire prepares for the festive period. Also, Flakefleet School, Strictly's Ranvir Singh and BBC Radio Lancashire presents A Christmas Carol
Dec 20, 2020•55 min
Bobby Rocks On
Lytham's plans to honour Lancashire comedy legend Bobby Ball. Accrington's Julie Hesmondhalgh celebrates Corrie's 60 years and the many phone voices of Ormskirk's Jon Culshaw.
Dec 13, 2020•44 min
Don't Cock It Up For Christmas
BBC Radio Lancashire's plea to keep the festive period safe for everyone. How dementia has affected some of the county's footballing heroes and Lancashire life in Tier 3.
Dec 06, 2020•57 min
A Tier Too Many?
Lancashire is placed into the toughest tier of covid prevention restrictions. The county celebrates Lancashire Day, an Eden update and polishing up the Blackpool mirror ball.
Nov 29, 2020•54 min
Rock On Bobby!
Lancashire legend Bobby Ball's funeral takes place in Lytham. Plus, the Ormskirk care home pod, 25,000 new trees for the Wyre and the joys of Morecambe seafront.
Nov 22, 2020•56 min
Saying Goodbye To Sal
Accolades from across the county as Sally Naden retires. Planet North is launched and children across the county welcome Pudsey Bear.
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min
"A Symbol of Hope and Optimism"
Lancashire reacts to the second national lockdown. Sir Lindsay's milestone, Morecambe RNLI, Ormskirk gingerbreads, Ossy Mills, Darwen walks and an amazing charity cycle ride.
Nov 08, 2020•50 min
"He's up there with the very best."
Tributes are paid to comedian and actor Bobby Ball who has died. Ted Robbins, Steve Royle, Mick Miller and Bernie Clifton lead the accolades to a Lancashire comedic legend.
Nov 01, 2020•52 min
Blackpool's Last Resort
Plea for Prime Minister to "avoid hundreds of job losses." Also, a Darwen Tower upgrade, Morecambe Bay, Fairhaven, Fleetwood, Martin Kemp, Sir Derek Jacobi and Gyles Brandreth
Oct 25, 2020•59 min
Lancashire On Very High Alert
The county's coronavirus alert moves to Tier 3. The Bamber Bridge battle, our Pledge to Talk, Steve Royle talks BGT, Strictly's Ranvir Singh and goodbye Mr. Claypole.
Oct 18, 2020•55 min
Great Grandma, Great Heights!
90 year old Pat Baker's amazing Lancashire skydive. Plus, Blackpool Vic's new connection, Black History Month, Leighton Moss RSPB and the county's pilot to the stars.
Oct 11, 2020•1 hr
Just The Job
Sharon Hartley launches our new initiative to help people back to work. Live theatre returns to The Dukes, Fairhaven's adventure golf and a new look Fleetwood Market
Oct 04, 2020•1 hr
Lancashire's Three Way Split
What do the new unitary authority propsals mean for where we live? Blackpool's christmas panto, the East Lancs Railway back on track and the perils of Wyre coast kite surfing
Sep 27, 2020•54 min
Test, Trace and Ten O'Clock
Lancashire faces up to further covid restrictions. Plus, the not so magic Norcross Roundabout, Cliviger's northern monkeys, Corrie's Norris and Grange Park flourishes
Sep 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min
A Very Special Man
BBC Radio Lancashire helps Blackburn's Jack Booth celebrate 100 remarkable years. Plus, Blackpool illuminations, proud Lancashire accents and 300 lizards on Fylde coast beaches
Sep 13, 2020•59 min
New Terms As Lancashire Schools Reopen
Covid safety first for Lancashire schools, did eating out help out and the Morecambe motorhome controversy. Plus, Strictly's Ranvir, Dr. Raj, Ruth Jones and Roy Orbison Jnr.
Sep 06, 2020•59 min
Making A Difference
A new Burnley podcast, a 60th birthday surprise and the beauty of a butter pie. Plus, Steve Harley, Martha Reeves and James Anderson reflects on his 600 test wickets
Aug 30, 2020•58 min
The County's Stricter Covid Clampdown
Some areas of Lancashire face greater restrictions whilst other rules are relaxed. Crisis at the Blackpool Grand, illuminations heroes and the Bishop who wants rid of the pews.
Aug 23, 2020•50 min
Oh No They're Not!
Blackpool Grand Theatre postpones their Christmas panto, flooding in Freckleton and Preston's first Saturday night under tightened restrictions.
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Lancaster Council Leader: "This Needs Fixing"
Some north Lancashire properties are evacuated as Burrow Beck floods again. Preston is given extra covid restrictions and Blackpool gears up for this year's illuminations.
Aug 09, 2020•55 min
Restrictions Tightened In East Lancashire
East Lancashire reacts to new covid guidelines. Buckshaw Village trains take the strain, an accolade for Cannon and Ball and Sir Lindsay's new adventure with Boris the Parrot
Aug 02, 2020•50 min
Masking Up!
Lancashire shoppers cover up, Anchorsholme Park reopens and Blackpool's trams are back. Plus, Zack's changing places landmark victory and reimagining a Pet Shop Boys classic
Jul 26, 2020•50 min
Good Health And Stay Safe
Graham takes a covid test, Morecambe folk rescue a circus and clog dancing squirrels in Burnley! Plus, in its 30th anniversary, Andy Peebles takes us backstage at Live Aid.
Jul 19, 2020•47 min
Loosening The Lockdown
Graham heads for the hairdressers as Lancashire's lockdown life is eased. Pubs and churches reopen, an amazing Lancashire rescue and the Blackpool donkeys return
Jul 12, 2020•45 min
Theatre Stalls And Comedy Isn't Laughing
Steve Royle and John Thomson say performance art is vital. Plus, moorland fire fears, Blackburn's dancing queen, a chilled out hedgehog and a world record attempt in Kirkham.
Jul 06, 2020•56 min
The Joys Of Cycling
Paul and Bindy join Gemma and Nicola's cycling special. Looking back on lockdown in Lancashire and North West Blood Bikes. Plus, Ricky Wilson, Tony Blackburn and Angela Rippon.
Jun 28, 2020•42 min
When The Lights Go On Again
A new river school, salmon return to Accrington and an amazing Darwen police horse retires. The Duchess of Cambridge and Sir Keir Starmer zoom in and a fun quiz with David Lloyd.
Jun 21, 2020•55 min
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