The Parched Pea Pod

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Welcome to the Parched Pea Podcast which is lifting the lid on the people and places that make the Lancashire city of Preston the fascinating place it is. In this podcast you join our host, well kn

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The Parched Pea Pod episodes:

July 30, 2025 A cobbled street thriving in the city
In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore continues his journey around Winckley Square and heads up Winckley Street to speak to some of the amazing independent local businesses including craft ale bar Winckley Street Ale house and to Green Pheasant Gifts where he talks to shop owner Jade about her remarkable career change.
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July 16, 2025 The original Lionesses
In this episode Gilly speaks to Gail Newsham, a local historian who has worked on documenting the history of the original Lionesses, Preston's Dick, Kerr Ladies, one of the most famous and pioneering women’s football teams in history. Also in this episode Gilly talks to Jenny Patel who runs her own Bollywood dancing group in the city and we hear from David Clayton, founder of 'Wot Wud U Do' which is a local youth organisation helping to support young people with education through engagement.
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23min
July 02, 2025 A helping hand to those serving their country
In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore visits St Georges in Preston and speaks to Father David Craven about his time at the Church plus also chats to veterans and volunteers of the 'Sand Bag Cafe'.
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23min
June 18, 2025 A lifetime in showbiz nostalgia
In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore speaks to local entertainer Alma Stuart-Burgess about her experiences as a blue coat at holiday camps, stories from the local entertainment scene and also shares the words of advice given to her from comedian Victoria Wood.
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18min
June 04, 2025 Spiritual awakenings and connecting communities
In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore speaks to Kailash Parekh MBE who tells how she arrived in Preston from India via East Africa at the tender age of just five. She shares her memories of transitioning to a new country at such a young age and her work later in life as an education professional, campaigner and community worker.
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22min
May 21, 2025 Keeping Lancashire warm and cosy
In this episode Gilly speaks to our podcast sponsor, Cosy Homes in Lancashire, which helps secure free government funding to help people across Lancashire make their homes warmer, more energy efficient, and cheaper to run. The scheme is supported by 13 local authorities in Lancashire and we hear from people who have benefited from the free scheme.

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20min
May 07, 2025 The heritage and wonder of a Georgian Square
In this episode Gilly wanders down the historic Georgian Square located in the heart of Preston where suffragette Edith Rigby once lived - Winckley Square - where he meets those fighting to preserve the future of this city oasis.
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20min
April 23, 2025 Getting lost with superheroes in the most British of bookshops
In this episode Gilly takes a stroll down Friargate in Preston and calls in to one of the oldest bookshops in the country and also speaks to the owner of That Comic Shop, also on Friargate, and hears about community events in the city.
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23min
April 09, 2025 The woman who escaped the Nazis - Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines
In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore hears the remarkable story of Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines, known for being one of the "Winton children" rescued from Czechoslovakia by Sir Nicholas Winton before WWII.She was separated from her family at age nine and was put on a train bound for England to flee Nazi persecution, eventually settling in Preston.
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22min
February 18, 2025 The Parched Pea Pod - Series 2 coming soon!
The most Prestonian of podcasts is returning for Series 2 - and it's bigger and better.

The Parched Pea Podcast is hosted by legendary city broadcaster John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore who gets out and about to speak with some of the fascinating cast of characters who make up the Lancashire city of Preston.
This series is a collaboration between Lancashire Post, Blog Preston, and new for this series - Central Radio.

Named after Preston delicacy Parched Peas, the podcast is being supported by Cosy Homes in Lancashire which aims to help individuals across the country to make their homes warm and keep energy bills down.
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FAQs about The Parched Pea Pod:

How many episodes does The Parched Pea Pod have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.