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PODCAST

Talking Teesdale

Stuart Laundy and Jane Woodward

A new podcast covering arts, entertainment, news and anything else in Barnard Castle and the surrounding villages of south-west County Durham, in association with The Witham Community Arts Centre, Barnard Castle.

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All Episodes

41:42

Filmmaker Rob Yeadon, comedian Lauren Pattison,...

Talking Teesdale ·

2025/05/09

Filmmaker Rob Yeadon explains how a favour to a couple of ultra running mates ended up as a fully fledged documentary film.Comedian Lauren Pattison chats about her new tour show Big Girl Pants and Funny Way To Be Comedy promoter Peter Dixon unveils the line-up for this year's Edinburgh preview shows.Plus what's on and a couple of big announcements...

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34:24

Making Memories, Tai Chi Qigong, What's on, the music...

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2025/05/02

This week, we chat to Nicky Tulloch and Mike Bettison about the making Morris group at the TCR Hub and plans for a new session in Barnard Castle's Methodist Church Hall and we look at the increasing popularity of an exercise class that remains relatively unknown to many with instructor Andy Yeadon,Plus what's on at The Witham community arts centre, including a show dedicated to the music of the legendary Fairport Convention singer Sandy Denny.

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33:20

Lonnie Donegan - The Stories; Barnard Castle author...

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2025/04/25

We're back! It's been a while but the new-look and re-branded Talking Teesdale podcast (previously In the Spotlight) is here!We're talking to Peter Donegan, son of the King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan, who is bringing a show which celebrates his dad's life and music to The Witham on Friday May 16.We also catch up with Leah Hobson, who has published her second short fable, and find out what's coming up in the next few days at The Witham Arts Centre, in Barnard Castle.

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24:20

Connor Burns, Mark Nelson, Count Arthur Strong,...

Talking Teesdale ·

2024/02/09

In the final episode of series two of In the Spotlight, there's a double dose of comedy with guests Connor Burns and Mark Nelson, plus news of a new take on a Dickens classic from Count Arthur String and a look at what's coming up at The Witham in the next few days.

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21:15

Where is Mrs Christie – actor Liz Grand, Huey Morgan...

Talking Teesdale ·

2024/02/02

Actor Liz Grand joins us to chat about her play Where is Mrs Christie? which she brings to The Witnam stage on Thursday, February 8. Plus news of a solo show by Fun Lovin' Criminals' frontman Huey Morgan, a gig by Eddie and the Hotrods and a what's on round-up

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25:14

Janey Godley, Martin Fry/ABC, what's on

Talking Teesdale ·

2024/01/26

Comedian Janey Godley chats to Stuart Laundy about her Not Dead Yet tour and much else ahead of her show at The Witham on Tuesday, February 6. Plus news of a solo show by Martin Fry, who as lead singer with the band ABC, was one of the biggest stars of the 80s and a look at what's coming up at The Witham

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19:41

Chris Difford solo tour and Squeeze 50th anniversary;...

Talking Teesdale ·

2024/01/19

Squeeze legend Chris Difford chats to us ahead of his solo tour show at The Witham on Tuesday, January 30, plus news of a couple of familiar faces returning with family shows for the Easter holidays and what's on in the next few days.

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23:25

Singer-songwriter Izzie Walsh, Joni Mitchell – This...

Talking Teesdale ·

2024/01/12

We're back for 2024 and our first guest is young Mancunian singer-songwriter Izzie Walsh who is performing at The Witham on Saturday, January 20. Plus news of a Joni Mitchell tribute show that is already proving popular and our regular what's on round-up

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18:34

Hello 2024 – a look at what's coming up... Chris...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/12/29

With 2024 just around the corning, Jane Woodward and Peter Dixon join host Stuart Laundy to look forward to what's heading to The Witham stages in the first couple of months of the new year.

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22:23

Christmas at The Witham 2023 plus folk star Steve...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/12/01

Everything you need to know about what's going on at The Witham throughout December along with news of a gig from Show of Hands frontman Steve Knightley.

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22:10

The Furrow Collective, A Celebration of Simon and...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/11/10

Alasdair Roberts, of The Furrow Collective, chats about the group's new album and tour, which kicks off at The Witham on December 1. Plus news of more 2024 gigs including the return of A Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel and Morgan and West.

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22:16

Lighting up The Witham, Izzie Walsh tracks, Manfred...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/11/03

The Witham takes centre stage this week as we chat to those involved improving its visibility with some top notch illuminations. Plus music from Izzie Walsh and Manfred Mann, both of who are booked to play next year.

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33:42

Guy Masterson, Ian M Bailey, Izzy Walsh, Jive Aces,...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/10/27

Olivier-award winning actor Guy Masterson joins Stuart Laundy to talk about all things acting, including the solo show of A Christmas Carol which he is bringing to The Witham on November 24. Plus a new single from Ian Bailey, who will entertain us at a gig next year and news of new shows now on sales from Izzy Walsh and the Jive Aces

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29:50

Folk star Lucy Ward (Ward, Knutur, Townes), Jon Boden...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/10/20

Lucy Ward explains how a singer from Derbyshire hooked up with performers from Iceland and Canada to record an album and embark on a UK tour. Plus news of a gig next year from Jim Boden and the Remnant Kings

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26:31

Actress Liz Grand on Enid Blyton; Quo Connection;...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/10/13

This week we chat to actress Liz Grand ahead of her show Enid Blyton – Noddy, Big Ears and Lashings of Controversy. We look forward to panto season and there's news of a Status Quo tribute gig that's sure to delight rock fans. All this plus a look at what's coming up in the next few days.

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27:04

Castle Players, Jo Caulfield, the Three Degrees,...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/10/06

We catch up with the Castle Players busy rehearsing for their latest production, Our Town. Plus Jo Caulfield chats about her new tour show and news of a show by the Three Degrees next year.

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30:22

Actor Jonathan Goodwin, Sherlock Holmes, folk trio...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/09/29

Actor Jonathan Goodwin joins us ahead of his visit to The Witham in November to chat about Sherlock Holmes, his love of Victorian and Edwardian fiction and much else besides. There's music from Scottish folk trio Salt House, who are heading this way next March and a look at what's coming up

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26:25

Markus Birdman, Mark Harrison, what's on

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/09/22

Comedian Markus Birdman chats about his new tour show Platinum and how his experiences recovering from a stroke in 2021 form the basis of the show. Plus news of a gig from Mark Harrison in February next year and the regular what's on slot with Jane Woodward.

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28:39

Colin Hall, The Songs The Beatles Gave Away, Tommy...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/09/15

A fascinating chat with Colin Hall about the show he is bringing to The Witham with his old friend Bob Harris about the songs Lennon and McCartney wrote for other artists during the 1960s. Plus news of a gig next year by Tommy BLaize, lead singer with the Strictly Come Dancing backing band and a look at what's coming up in the week ahead.

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27:34

Autumn programme – comedy, Sinatra Raw and much, much...

Talking Teesdale ·

2023/09/08

We're back after our summer break for season 2! This week's show is a look at the autumn programme. Peter Dixon, promoter with Funny Way To Be chats about what's coming up and the comedy front and Jane Woodward joins host Stuart Laundy to chat about forthcoming theatre, music and more.

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