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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

Counting The County's Cost of Living

Shoppers and businesses help us test the county's economic temperature. Blackpool's new Big Red Night Bus, the century old Guild Pageant and Our Lancashire Farm.

Oct 23, 20221 hr 10 min

Inside The Hub

Lancashire's brand new community hub is launched in Padiham. Blackpool's green spaces, Croston's pumpkin patch, Accrington's world welding bid and Graham's wedding surprise

Oct 16, 20221 hr 12 min

Onederful Radio Memories

Lancashire broadcasting legend Andy Peebles shares his memories of 55 years of Radio One. A Ribble Valley life saving road rescue, The Royal Ballet in Blackpool and Woodend Mine.

Oct 09, 20221 hr

Sit Down With Spikey

Lancashire entertainer Dave Spikey talks career, comedy and Strictly. Graham Liver's PM interview, Blackpool's orangutan and the Accrington Stanley's football shirt giveaway.

Oct 02, 20221 hr 11 min

A Lancashire Tribute

How Lancashire mourned the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Sep 25, 20221 hr 13 min

Soapbox Superstars

Graham Liver and Sharon Hartley tackle the perilous Accrington Soapbox Challenge. Bobby Ball's statue is unveiled in Lytham, a Stanley Park award and Blackpool illuminations

Sep 04, 202259 min

A Practical Helmet Worn With Pride

Lancashire Police officers welcome a return to traditional headwear. The county's cost of living, Fylde GCSEs, a Fleetwood funnel, east Lancashire hero nurses and Dave Spikey

Aug 28, 20221 hr 3 min

A Remarkable Man

Tributes are paid to footballer, broadcaster and campaigner Len Johnrose who has died

Aug 21, 20221 hr 4 min

Adnan's Bowled Over

Afghan born cricket loving Adnan has been told he can stay in Lancashire. Lancaster Castle proms, Fylde farming in the heatwave and Jodie's Corrie joy.

Aug 14, 20221 hr 5 min

The Legacy of Amin's Tyranny

How, fifty years ago, two Lancashire people feared for their lives and fled Uganda. Plus, a tour of Lancashire farming and four more nominees in the Make A Difference awards

Aug 09, 20221 hr 7 min

Inside The Stars' Dressing Room

Behind the scenes of a Blackpool theatrical costumers. Plus, an amazing lorry rescue, Blackburn's Euro roots, Brinscall's waterfall and Mereside's Wash Your Words.

Jul 31, 20221 hr 8 min

Lancashire's Summer Sun Bonanza

Crowds flock to Lancashire's big outdoor summer attractions. Plus, Hambleton's mini Blackpool Tower and the first BBC Radio Lancashire Make A Difference nominations are announced

Jul 24, 20221 hr 7 min

From Tower To Track

Lancashire plays host to the Queen's Baton Relay on its journey to the Commonwealth Games. Plus, Sir Tom Finney's peace field, Ribfest, Tram Sunday and Fylde's historic elm leaf.

Jul 17, 20221 hr 4 min

Royal Gardens Party

Prince Charles thrills crowds at Morecambe's Winter Gardens Preston prime time cricket team, Guy Garvey, Dick Kerr Ladies and celebrating fifty years of Blackpool Zoo

Jul 10, 20221 hr

Lytham Supreme

Diana Ross and a host of headliners entertain 200,000 fans at the ten day Lytham Festival. Former Miss World Ann Sydney, Blackpool's 1930s furnished house and Our Lancashire Farm

Jul 02, 20221 hr

Earth Lands In Lancashire

A giant Earth is suspended from Lancaster Priory's rafters Rail strike passenger frustration, Blackpool's therapeutic alpacas and impressionist Jon Culshaw's Les Dawson tribute

Jun 26, 20221 hr 5 min

Martin's Amazing Climb

Chorley's Martin Hibbert reaches his Kilimanjaro peak. Burnley College furniture exhibition, Lancashire's historic pubs, Blackpool Airport and Liver's Soapbox Challenge

Jun 19, 20221 hr

Showtime For Shazza

Calendar Girl Sharon Hartley makes her theatrical debut. Petrol pump woe, BGT's Ben Nickless, Chorley's Martin Hibbert tackles Kilimanjaro and summer on Our Lancashire Farm

Jun 12, 20221 hr

Lancashire In Celebration

Your souvenir of the fabulous countywide celebrations for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Jun 06, 20221 hr 15 min

P.C. Liver

Behind the scenes at the soon to open Lancashire Police Museum. Darwen Tower refurbished, Fleetwood Market boost, walking the Big One and Burnley fans face the Championship

May 29, 20221 hr

"A Tragic, Tragic Day"

Crowds gather in Padiham to say goodbye to Katie Kenyon. Also, the effects of Eden, Preston's city centre fire, Astley Hall reopens and memories of Morecambe Pier

May 22, 20221 hr

Sylvia Lancaster: An Amazing Woman

The funeral has taken place of Lancashire campaigner Sylvia Lancaster. A major Preston road closure, a chainsaw carver, Blackpool's zoo jobs and a TV pilot in Padiham

May 15, 202259 min

The Votes Are In

Thousands of people across Lancashire deliver their verdict in council elections. Lighting up Darwen's Jubilee Tower, Guide Dog puppies, Morecambe & Fleetwood survive relegation

May 08, 20221 hr 8 min

Hughie Rolls With It

A Big Oasis Surprise for a Make A Difference Hero Plus, Chorley's Wheelyboat, Fairhaven controversy, Hoghton's hidden tower, Burnley's Team Rise and Blackburn's Let's Go Sing

May 02, 20221 hr 1 min

Springtime On Our Lancashire Farm

Fledgling farmer Paul prepares for a Pendle springtime. Blackburn's wellbeing greenhouses, thirty Ukrainian refugees head for Preston and Lancashire's local elections explained

Apr 24, 20221 hr 2 min

Turfed Out

Burnley manager Sean Dyche leaves the club after nearly a decade in charge. Owain's freezing fear, a Holy Week walk, Blackpool's sea defences and Duran Duran head for Lytham

Apr 17, 202256 min

Legend!

Preston North End fans mark Sir Tom Finney's 100th birthday. A Wyre welcome for a Ukrainian family, Clitheroe's Take That film and Trawden tops the best places to live.

Apr 10, 20221 hr 1 min

Feeding The Fylde Thousands

The schemes to help some local families in the face of a rising cost of living. Colne Everesting, Chorley's new football plaque, the Preston sign and Blackpool's Tower Circus

Apr 03, 20221 hr 5 min

The Many Ways of Making A Difference

Ukrainian aid pours into Lancashire charity depots. Nominations open for our Make A Difference Awards, Covid 2 years on, Blackpool nudists and Lancashire lambing.

Mar 27, 20221 hr 6 min

Riding The Tracks Of Our Years

£23m Project Restores Historic Blackpool Tram Link. Also Lancashire's Crufts winner, Preston's refugee football team, Hughie & Freddie at Ewood and Our Lancashire Farm

Mar 20, 20221 hr
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