Backchat prog no 46-2021 RIBBONS

A feature on Cop 26. A group of climate activists set out from Bristol to walk 500 miles to Glasgow for the COP26 summit. They’ve since returned to Bristol and we caught up with them on an all night vigil outside the cathedral 

Philomena Winn reads 2 poems, Smile by Spike Milligan and The Sunlight on the Garden by Louis McNeice.

Tim Mars traces the industrial past of Coventry from ribbons to bicycles , and then on to cars,

Olivia Flenley Biek will now introduce her new song called ‘Before I ever Knew,

Robin Haward now reads My family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell.
producer Anthea Page

Chris Haydon part 4  Let's Talk Knife Crime
Tim Mars on Covenry, the Blitz and the planners
Robert Walton reads 2 of his own poems
Sharon runs speed dating for all ages. find out more.
Robin Haward reads an extract from 20.000 leagues Under the Sea Jules Verne.
producer Anthea Page

Backchat prog no 42 --2021 Halloween 

Part 4 of Chris Haydon’s talk about his 4 year project which he is running in South London ’Let’s Talk Knife Crime’..

David Karney talks about Digital currency.The new currency can provide financial security for people in poorer countries. 

Philomena Winn read 2 poems ..John of Gaunt’s speech from Richard the Second by William Shakespeare and The Unknown Citizen by W.H. Auden.

From the archives Adrian Rook, druid takes a look at the pagan festival of halloween.

Richard Heygate is a writer and has had published his book The English Book of Magic. In this interview with Anthea Page Richard takes us back to the days of the Knights Templar, freemasons, secrecy and magic.

Producer Anthea Page

Backchat prog no 41 2021 Harris Tweed

Chris Haydon talks about his 4 year project which he is running in South London ’Let’s Talk Knife Crime’...this week it’s part 3

Dave Carney is an enthusiast for digital currency, and he’ll be outlining how this new currency will affect us all.

Robert Walton reads 2 of his own poems.

Tim Mars on the London Cemetery Coventry and Jill Phipps animal rights campaigner

Robin Haward reads an extract from Mrs Paulfrey at theClaremont by Elizabeth Taylor

Producer Anthea Page

Backchat prog no 40 2021 Digital Currency

Chris Haydon talks about his 4 year project which he is running in South London ’Let’s Talk Knife Crime’...this week it’s part 2 

Dave Carney is an enthusiast for digital currency, and he’ll be outlining how this new currency will affect us all.

Robert Walton reads 2 of his own poems, Rhubarb and Blackberries in August.

Tony Giles is a blind and partially deaf intrepid travel writer This week Tony will be telling us about a charity he’s raising money for and looking back on one of his travel adventures in Brazil.

Robin Haward reads an extract from a short story, But Who Can Replace a Man? By Brian Aldiss 

Producer Anthea Page

Alistar MIles on Pluto
HMRC on tax credits
Philomena Winn reads 2 poems.
Jodie Peacham on the natural world of Henleaze lake
Robin Haward read an extract from Travels with my Aunt by Graham Greene

Backchat prog no 37 2021 COP26

COP 26 pilgrimage from Bristol to Glasgow

Philomena Winn reads 2 poems

Doug Scott climbed Everest up the south west face

here’s his story.

Jackie Hill Murphy follows the path of women explorers from previous centuries across the globe.

Robin Haward reads an extract from Travels With My Aunt by Graham Greene.

clip from Newsnight re leaseholders being made responsible for repairs in high rise blocks.
Claire Codlin talks about a charity called days for Girls that provides Menstrual Kits for Girls.
Joanna Smith reads poems by d. H. Lawrence
Michael Mcmahon talks about the human conditioning in relation to our ancestors.
Bristol books and the history of Fears watches.
Robin Harward reads an extract from travels with my aunt by Graham Greene
producer anthea Page

Afghanistan, the political situation from 2 people's perpective.
Mike Birkin from Friends of the Earth on global warming, wildfires and planting less combustible plants.
Alex Stewart  artist from Coddiwomple gallery, newlyn.
Jonathan Hayter puppeteer.
Robin Haward reads an extract from Travels with My Aunt by Graham Greene
producer Anthea Page

Folkestone harbour redevelopment. 
Philomena Winn reads 2 poems
Helen Feiler , artist remembers John Piper
Jonathan Haytor puppeteer
Alistair Miles on Space. How to Get There and How to Get Around.
Robin Haward reads an extract from the portrait of Dorian Gray by 
Oscar Wilde
producer Anthea Page