The Durham Podcast
From the heart of Durham, The Durham Podcast brings Durham to you ... what's happening in the city and across the County, meet some of Durham's independent businesses, discover things to do, places to go from both the residents' and the students' point of view.
Episodes
53 episodes
Series 4 Ep 4 - New College Durham, Judith Porter, LUMIERE Winners, Totally Tina
Sam chats to the Vice Principle of New College Durham Alison Maynard about A Level and T Level results, Judith Porter the local marathon running sensation who is still running in her 70's, the winners of the Durham Lumiere BELIEVE scheme who wi...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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56:38
Series 4 Ep 3 - The HandleBards & Jam Tub at Durham Fringe
This week Sam chats to actress Sarah Bulmer from The Handlebards about their touring production of Much Ado About Nothing which is coming to Wharton Park in August. We also chat to Jam Tub, a young band from Durham who are performing at The Dur...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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27:48
Series 4 Ep 2 - Staindrop Carnival, Tanfield Railway, Rustie Lee, Amity Miller
In this Episode we hear highlights from our live coverage of Staindrop Village Carnival, we talk to the members of the public who were there and the businesses in attendance. Sam talks to David Watchman the general manager of Tanfield Railway a...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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57:27
Series 4 Ep 1 - Durham County Show 2025 & Thorpe Farm
The Durham Podcast is back with a regular series bringing you all the latest from events across the County for the summer. In this episode Sam talks to Dawn Roe of The Durham County Show, and Emma chats to Harvey Barkes from Thorpe Farm.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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28:41
Durham Pride 2025
A special episode of The Durham Podcast featuring the speeches from Durham Pride 2025. Featuring speech from: Mel Metcalf, Mayor of Durham Liz Brown, Simon Forrest Principle of Hill Bede College, Joy Allen the Police and Crime commissioner and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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27:23
Series 3 Ep 11 - Durham Children's Book Festival & Glenda Young
Sam chats to Glenda Young about her new book "The Toffee Factory Girls" and Emma chats to those involved in Durham Children's Book Festival coming later in August. Click here t...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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32:25
Series 3 Ep 10 - Fringe stars Molly Farquah "Hairy Ba***rd" and Jessa Liversidge "Tapestry of Life"
We chat to two stars of the Durham Fringe Festival, Molly Farquah and Jessa Liversidge, who tell us about the shows they are bringing to the festival. Click here to learn how to hea...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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23:24
Series 3 Ep 9 - Durham Pointers, Amity Miller and Steve Pledger - Durham Fringe
We chat to Amity Miller and Steve Pledger, both artists who will be appearing at The Durham Fringe Festival at the end of July. Emma chats to The Durham Pointers about their role in the city and what their role will entail across the su...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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44:50
Series 3 Ep 8 - Bowes Museum Summer Market, Andys Man Club, Chief Constable Rachel Bacon
It's been a while, but we're back! Sam chats to Andys Man Club and looks at The Bowes Museum Summer Markets. Stuart chats to Chief Constable Bacon from Durham Constabulary.
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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30:13
Series 3 Ep 7 - Bells Fish and Chips, Pride Market, Writer Cait Scott, Awful Aunty
Sam chats to the MD of Bells Fish and chips about the National Fish and Chips awards and preparations for Good Friday. Writer Cait Scott tells us about her new children's book, and Neal Foster tells us about starting in Awful Aunty which is...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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47:51
Series 3 Ep 6 - Judge Jules, WEA Defunding, Bipolar UK, English Tourism Week
We're back after a month off! Sam chats to DJ Judge Jules ahead of his gig in Stockton, we interview protesters at County Hall who are campaigning against the defunding of the WEA, Simon Kitchen who is walking from Durham Cathedral to H...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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50:22
Series 3 Ep 5 - Voice Winners Jen & Live, The Strangler's Hugh Cornwell, Durham Bus Station and Lunar New Year
Emma chats to Alice about all the events of Lunar New YearSam chats to Hugh Cornwell, ex member of The Strangelers, about his new solo album and tour.Matthew Chats to Jen& Live, the winners of The Voice UK from County Durham...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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45:07
Series 3 Ep 4 - Dave Hill from Slade, Mike Tomkins (Masterchef), Rebecca Downs & More
Welcome to a huge Christmas edition of The Durham Podcast.Sam chats to Dave Hill, from Slade, about the bands latest tour and 'that' Christmas song! He also speaks to Mike Tomkins from Masterchef about how to cook the perfect Christmas ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:21:50
Series 3 Ep 3 - Fatima Whitbread, Jazzie B from Soul II Soul, Steve Thompson, Lantern Parade
Emma chats to Michael Hemple about the Childrens Lantern Parade at Durham Cathedral & the St Nicholas Service. Sam chats to Fatima Whitbread about her experience in the fostering service and tells us about her memories of winning in...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:03:01
Series 3 Ep 1 - We're back! Durham Youth Markets, Dave Turner from Ken Loaches 'The Old Oak'
We're back for series 3!Emma chats to Alice from Durham Markets about the Youth Market. Sam chats to Dave Turner, who stars in Ken Loaches latest film 'The Old Oak'. The film is set in Durham, and Dave, a retired fire fighter, h...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:42
Series 2 Ep24 - Michelle Heaton, Ben Donaghy, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory and Paul Howard from Durham BID
It's a bumper final episode of series 2! (We'll be back in September!)Emma chats to Paul Howard from Durham BID about the 'Independents in Durham'. Sam chats to
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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36:31
Series 2 Ep 23 -Durham Classic Cars, Forster and Smith Magicians and Vanessa Feltz!
Emma charts about Durham Classic Car show!Sam chats to Forster and Smith about their upcoming magic show at the Durham Fringe. He also chats to Vanessa F...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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36:16
Series 2 Ep 22 - Teesdale Business Awards, Fat Fredd'ys Drop & BRASS Festival
Emma charts about the Teesdale Business AwardsSam chats to Joe from Fat Freddy's Drop and previews th...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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33:34
Series 2 Ep 21 - Maisie Adam, Endorphins Scheme and Children's Book Festival
Emma charts about Durham Childrens Book festivalSam chats to comedian Maisie Adam and Olivia f...
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39:46
Series 2 Ep 20 -Jake Murray from Durham Shakespeare Festival & Owen Weightman from 3D virtual spaces
Emma charts to Owen Weightman from 3D Virtual spaces about their work across DurhamSam chats to Jake Murray from ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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31:55
Series 2 Ep 19 - Heathers the Musical & fashion designer Kelly Ewing
Emma charts to Kelly Ewing about the sewing work she's doing in Barnard CastleSam chats to Billie Bowman from Heathers ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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31:35
Series 2 Ep 18 - Jeremy Vine & Young Market Traders
Emma charts to Alice about the upcoming Young Market Traders finals in DurhamSam chats to Jeremy Vine about a brand new bursary he is awarding t...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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24:52
Series 2 Ep 17 - The Durham Fringe Festival, ShyBairn Theatre and Pete 'Esso' Haynes
Emma charts to Stephen Cronin from The Durham Fringe FestivalSam chats to ShyBairn Theatre about their latest show and
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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51:26