Chorley In Bloom
Thousands head to the Chorley Flower Show at Astley Hall. Euxton's Holly Bradshaw enjoys Olympic success and how a Lancaster chippy rescued a wedding breakfast. (Pic: Library)
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min
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Episodes
It's Back!
Thousands are expected in Ribchester as the county's largest agricultural show returns. Olympic gold for Chorley's Anna Hopkin and how Peter Kay is making a massive difference
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr
Lancashire Blooms At The Tatton Show
Take a trip around the amazing BBC Radio Lancashire Garden at the RHS Tatton Flower Show. Blackpool Tower Ballroom's £1m refurb and how to become to become a Lancashire Olympian.
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr
We're All In This Together
The nominees are revealed in the Voluntary Group section of the Make A Difference Awards. Preparing to lift the covid restrictions and a Samlesbury man's space adventure.
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr
The Big Thank You
The first nominees are announced in this year's Make A Difference Awards. Preston curling, Blackpool BMX, Burnley gymnastics and James Anderson's 1,000th first class wicket.
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr
Fresh Air and Fresh Opportunities
The county's Good Life projects and travel reporter Parin eyes an acting opportunity. Deck chairs return to Blackpool, Walton-le-Dale wedded bliss and Nelson's Misty Chance.
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr
Ted's Walks
Stepping Out Onto Lancashire's Footpaths, Bridleways and Unrivalled Countryside. The Bay's Dan Ryan, The A59 Club, Woodturning in Wyresdale and Pony Trekking in Rossendale.
Jun 27, 2021•58 min
Bargains, Banter and Back in Business
We are in Chorley, Ormskirk and Garstang as shoppers return to the county's markets. Lancashire staycations, Little Harwood's litter picking Nan and Owain's scarecrow
Jun 20, 2021•59 min
Lollipop Man Peter's Covid Fightback
Lollipop man Peter Griffiths returns to his post after a covid scare. Haslingden's vaccine bus, a Burnley plumber's memorial garden and house prices soar.
Jun 13, 2021•58 min
Winning The Wembley Way
Thousands of Blackpool and Morecambe football fans see their teams promoted. Wyre water safety, Hynburn's new freeman, Ormskirk's Jon Culshaw and Gilly's family tree revealed.
Jun 06, 2021•59 min
How A Lamb Changed My Life!
A Lancashire farmer's amazing career change inspired by an orphan lamb. Tributes to athlete Ron Hill, Stan Mortenson remembered and the global adventures of supervan Sylvia.
May 30, 2021•58 min
Learning To Hug Again
Graham Liver joins Lytham listener Jacky Ramsden for a long awaited hug. Plus, more of Lancashire reopens, Burnley's chatty bench and Blackpool make play off progress
May 23, 2021•1 hr
R.I.P. Little Man
Tributes paid to nine year old Jordan Banks who died after being struck by lightning. An amazing Preston railway reunion and how best to utilise two Colne phone boxes.
May 16, 2021•55 min
A Ride Like No Other
A Rishton man reveals his fascination with Hovercraft travel. Star Wars comes to Cleveleys, Samlesbury glamping, Bamber Bridge pub blankets and Graham joins Leanne for her jab
May 09, 2021•52 min
Bench Marking A Difference
Making A Difference - A Padiham woman's tribute restored after mindless vandalism. Graham Liver's special place and the six headlining Wonderhall acts heading for Lytham Hall
May 02, 2021•1 hr
One Bridge Too Far?
Lancaster campaingers want another bridge across the Lune to lessen the city's traffic. A canal based hair salon, Gib Hill controversy and the county's charity shop economics
Apr 25, 2021•57 min
Lancashire Life As Lockdown Eases
We are across the county at businesses opening up for the first time in four months. Plus, taking the toll at Cartford Bridge and why is cheese so controversial?
Apr 18, 2021•57 min
Prince Charles' Easter Greeting
Prince Charles reads God's Grandeur for a Lancaster Easter service Lancashire's new chief constable, Whalley's Wren Walkabout and a tribute Fleetwood's Doreen Lofthouse.
Apr 04, 2021•59 min
A Year Like No Other
Four thousand Blackburn cathedral candles are lit for each Lancashire life lost to covid.
Mar 28, 2021•58 min
Bumble's Hometown Honour
Accrington's David Lloyd is thrilled as a new road is named in his honour. (Pic: SDA) Morecambe's chatty benches, Chorley's 1,000 new trees and new lock gates at Wheelton
Mar 21, 2021•59 min
Healing Hands And Haircuts
The power of contact as care home visit rules are eased and Graham gets a trim. The Bobby Ball Foundation, Lancashire's new High Sheriff and the Preston Tart is launched
Mar 14, 2021•58 min
"I'm Truly Humbled and Honoured"
Lord Khan of Burnley takes his seat in the House of Lords. More Lancashire people Making A Difference, actor Will Smith praises a Bispham artwork and Graham Liver's palm reading.
Mar 07, 2021•59 min
Boris At The Academy
The Prime Minister praises the "energy and optism" of Accrington youngsters. Peaky Blinders in Lancaster, Leyland's pioneering electric truck and more people Making A Difference
Feb 28, 2021•57 min
Lancashire's Vaccination Boost
More centres open in Burnley and Preston after "excellent" vaccination response. Plus, glamping in Skelmersdale and the remarkable story of Frank the Iguana
Feb 21, 2021•1 hr
First Dates, Valentines and Passionate Songs
Sharon Hartley listens to Lancashire’s first date experiences and the county’s vaccination rollout continues.
Feb 14, 2021•54 min
"My Dad's Been Done!"
Graham Liver joins his dad Mick at the Lancaster University Vaccination Centre. Rossendale's zooming goats, The Vicar of Lancaster retires and the Bolton le Sands Vaccine Song
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr
Who Has Made A Difference In Your Life?
BBC Radio Lancashire launches it's Make A Difference Awards. Plus, our 50th anniversay celebrations continue with contributions from Tony Livesey, Ranvir Singh and Sally Moon.
Jan 31, 2021•58 min
Happy Birthday BBC Radio Lancashire!
A special edition to mark BBC Radio Lancashire's 50th Anniversary. Voices from the past half century tell the story how BBC local radio has become part of Lancashire life.
Jan 26, 2021•59 min
Cathedral Mass Vaccination
Blackburn Cathedral becomes a hub for the covid vaccine. Burnley stuns Anfield, Chorley flooding, Lytham sea shantes and walking the Wyre Estuary.
Jan 24, 2021•51 min
Bring On The Wolves
The Story Behind Chorley's Remarkable F.A. Cup Victory Plus, Lancaster University's Covid Breakthrough, Cottam's £100,000 Lights and TV's The Bay Returns
Jan 17, 2021•57 min
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