u3a radio podcast

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The u3a Radio podcast series showcases every part of the u3a movement from members, interest group leaders, Trustees, national volunteers and Subject Advisers.

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

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March 12, 2026 Catherine Dickens, Poetry of everyday life, Olympic champion
In this edition of the u3a Radio Podcast, we meet Annie Elliott, author of a compelling new book exploring the life of Catherine Dickens and the difficult reality of her marriage to Charles Dickens — shining a light on the often-overlooked story of the famous novelist’s wife.
We also talk to Sally Lang, whose poetry collection Lines from an Ordinary Life captures the beauty, humour and quiet reflections found in everyday moments.
And we hear from Olympic discus champion Bill Tancred, who shares his passion for encouraging older people to stay active and enjoy the benefits of fitness at any age.
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34min
February 06, 2026 Born Free Foundation, Meopham windmill, Creating AI music
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32min
January 08, 2026 Climate change, Göbekli Tepe and Laughter Yoga
In our January edition, we hear about one of the most debated challenges of our time, climate change. What exactly is going on? And for those of us intrigued by archaeological discoveries, you’ll know that pictures etched in stone were the way of communicating for people of Göbekli Tepe. Our third feature is on something to laugh about, laughter yoga. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing [email protected]
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32min
December 18, 2025 Dick Whittington Goes North
We've got a special episode for you for the Christmas edition of the u3a radio podcast. It's a pantomime called 'Dick Whittington Goes North', written by Wendy Mizen and directed by Hugh Keegan. All parts performed by members of the Elders Council of Newcastle. A stirring tale of Dick's triumph over the evil Donnie Grumple, stopping him from demolishing St James' Park football stadium and building there The Great Grumple Tower, "the greatest and goldenest tower in history ever".
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38min
November 06, 2025 Online Scams, Pop Songs and Munitionettes
In the November edition, we hear about the battle against scammers, are we destined to always be one step behind them? And music brings people together – have you ever wondered what really makes a great song so memorable? November is a month of remembrance of the two World Wars so let’s also remember women munitions workers who risked their lives & well-being for the war effort. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing [email protected]
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32min
October 03, 2025 A career in journalism, medicinal plants and a song from a member
In our October edition we talk to Roger Brooks, who interviewed some of the biggest names of the 60s and 70s during his journalism career, we look at how plants have been used in medicine and introduce a song written by a member called u3a new horizons. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing [email protected]
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24min
September 04, 2025 Introducing Alistair, recorders and cryptic crosswords
In our September edition, we introduce our newest team member, we visit an old music friend for many of us from our school days - the good old recorder and we explore a great way of stimulating our thinking - cryptic crosswords. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing [email protected]
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27min
August 15, 2025 US road tip, Buckingham Palace maid, Quantum Physics
Back again with another special summer episode of our ‘Blast from the Past’ where we’ve selected interviews from our archives that we think you would like to hear again.
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32min
July 17, 2025 Bus pass group, Hadrian's wall, Pirate radio
We've delved into all 51 episodes that we’ve shared with you since 2020 and selected 6 little nuggets we want to encourage you to re-visit – 3 for July & the other 3 will be with you in August.
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27min
June 12, 2025 Silhouette Band, Cricket Player to Cricket Coach and Shadow of the Teapot
In the June edition you're going to hear from a group of members who prove to all of us that age will never be a barrier to making dreams come true. We also have an interview with a man who used to be a fast bowler for England and we bring you a story about a baby given away at birth and the happy ending that resulted. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing [email protected]
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31min

FAQs about u3a radio podcast:

How many episodes does u3a radio podcast have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.