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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

Bishop Julian Set To Retire

The Bishop of Blackburn announces his retirement. Lancashire's Ukraine aid, International Women's Day, Blackpool Film Festival and a seaside stroll with Wilbur the Beach Pig

Mar 13, 20221 hr 3 min

Lancashire Steps Up

Thousands of Lancastrians are making donations to those displaced by the Ukrainian war. Plus, Zoe Ball in Blackpool, Adam Hills, angler Alan Blair and Our Lancashire Farm

Mar 06, 20221 hr

Boats, Broths and Brews

How Sue and Paul's canal is making a difference. Jordan North, East Lancashire Railway's boost, Blackpool's RSC visit, Morecambe views The Bay and Our Lancashire Farm

Feb 27, 202259 min

Taking The County By Storm

Road blocks and rail closures as Storm Eunice arrives In Lancashire Sir Keir Starmer, Our Lancashire Farm, Strictly's Johannes and Dave Ryding skiing for Olympic glory.

Feb 20, 202257 min

Life Of Dave

Burnley banker Dave Fishwick's life story to get the big screen film treatment. Preston curling, Lancaster's outdoor gym, Anneka Rice and St. Anne's prepares for Christmas!

Feb 13, 20221 hr 2 min

One Step Closer To Eden

Eden Project North gets council funding but still needs government cash. Bumper Blackpool tourist numbers, Farmer Tom's TV tractors, Our Lancashire Farm and Joe Pasquale

Feb 06, 20221 hr 1 min

Take To The Floor

Blackpool Tower Ballroom unveils it's newly refurbished dance floor. Fleetwood's Tram Sunday, Our Lancashire Farm, Chorley Skiers Jo & Dave Ryding and Preston's Polar Preet.

Jan 30, 202257 min

"It Was Amazing, Truly Amazing!"

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pay a surprise visit to the county. Our Lancashire Farm, Blackburn Cathedral's Covid jabs one year on and Fairhaven Lake prepares for spring.

Jan 23, 20221 hr 3 min

Watch The Birdie

The BBC Radio Lancashire breakfast team in search of a rare Belted Kingfisher. A new County plan, Camelot rises, Our Lancashire Farm, Paul Carrack and the Ribble Rivers Trust.

Jan 16, 202258 min

Bring On 2022!

BBC Radio Lancashire welcomes the new year. Lancastrians new year's honours, a rare Kingfisher flies in, The Bay returns and a Morecambe Tottenham fan's split FA Cup loyalties

Jan 09, 20221 hr 2 min

A Year Long Breakfast

The 2021 highlights of the highly acclaimed Graham Liver breakfast programme. Including The Vaccine Song, reunions, Rick Astley's shed, Graham's Christmas Choir and much more.

Dec 31, 20211 hr 36 min

Santa's Lancashire Helpers

Children from across the county phone Santa with their Christmas wishes. Gareth Malone gets Blackburn singing and how Gary Morecambe found a lost episode of Morecambe and Wise

Dec 25, 20211 hr 2 min

"It's relentless with no end in sight."

How Lancashire hospitals are coping with the challenges of increased patient numbers. Penwortham's avenue of Christmas lights, author Trisha Ashley and creating Christmas wreaths

Dec 19, 202155 min

On A Street Where You Live?

Ram and Rohan from Blackburn experience the challenges of being homeless in Lancashire. PNE's new manager, Santa's free grotto, Dave Spikey and Graham and Leanne's singing coach.

Dec 12, 20211 hr 9 min

Liver Lights Up Lancashire

Graham's on a mission to light up your Christmas. Panto season arrives, Bamber Bridge's Chatty Bench, Blackpool's aerial ride and a county home for Lancashire cricket.

Dec 05, 20211 hr 3 min

Happy Lancashire Day!

Lancashire Day....celebrating the joys and challenges of Lancashire life. Tributes to Morecambe Bay's Cedric Robinson and Strictly's AJ, Kai and Katya head for Blackburn

Nov 28, 20211 hr 5 min

Pudsey's Puzzles and Projects

Breakfast reporter Parin visits some of the many Children in Need projects in Lancashire Backstage at Blackpool's Bobby Ball tribute show and Owain's amazing drumathon.

Nov 21, 20211 hr 8 min

We Will Never Forget

Lancashire commemorates those who have fallen in conflict. Wallace and Gromit boost Preston Market, a new Blackpool festival and a possible downgrade for a Carnforth motorway?

Nov 14, 20211 hr 3 min

Our Guardian Angel

Lancashire anti violence sculpture attracts hundreds of visitors. The county's flooding fears, Cop Lane's Cop26, Diwali and Pudsey's By Your Side singalong

Nov 07, 20211 hr 3 min

A Pledge For The Planet

Lancashire climate campaigners' small steps to help reduce a giant footprint. Doreen Lofthouse's Fleetwood legacy, Halloween, AJ Odudu, Garry goes veggie and farewell Paul Rowley

Oct 31, 20211 hr 1 min

Coats Of Many Colours

Hundreds across the county donate coats to make a winter difference. Lancashire's flax success, Cuerden Valley reopens doors, Blackpool Lightpool and walking the Guild Wheel

Oct 24, 20211 hr 1 min

"We Wouldn't Be Here, But For Him"

Preston North End fans mourn the death of club owner Trevor Hemmings Blackburn's Barbara Castle statue, Owain's family roots, Souness talks Tugay and hanging out with Tyson Fury.

Oct 17, 20211 hr 3 min

Lancashire's Launderette Lens

Why is a Preston photographer fascinated by the city's launderettes? Finding Fleetwood, Colne blues, Brindle gin, Goosnargh cheese and many more features from across Lancashire

Sep 26, 20211 hr 17 min

Lancashire Says Thank You

Meet the winners at this year's Make A Difference Awards. Chorley welcomes the G7 speakers' conference, heritage open weekend and Postman Pat's Lancashire legacy.

Sep 19, 20211 hr 15 min

Right City, Wrong Trousers!

Preston welcomes Wallace and Gromit as their new statue is unveiled. A step nearer Morecambe's Eden Project North, an amazing Burnley rescue and Rick Astley wows Lancaster,

Sep 12, 20211 hr 9 min

Lancashire Bounces Back

Thousands head for bank holiday events, Blackpool lights and Lancaster's Highest Point. Schools re-open, a Blackburn kindness coach and remembering 125 years of Winter Hill

Sep 05, 20211 hr 10 min

And After All....WonderHall

Graham and Parin join crowds at Lytham's WonderHall Festival. Lancashire's paralympians, a Lake District tattoo, historic Rawtenstall and a London man's day out in Morecambe

Aug 29, 20211 hr 1 min

A Bond Across The Bay

Celebrating twenty five years of The Morecambe Bay Partnership. Plus, life as a Lancashire PCSO, preserving Clitheroe's historic wells and the county's narrowboat internet stars

Aug 22, 20211 hr 13 min

Reginald Dixon's Seaside Special

Blackpool's tram tribute to legendary tower organist. Olympic gold medallist Anna Hopkin inspires Lancashire swimmers and a 100,000 landmark for the county's blood bikes

Aug 15, 20211 hr
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