Preston FM Podcasts

Guild Show - February 2012

prestonfm — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

All the latest on the 2012 Preston Guild. This month: we catch up with the history and heritage projects that will form part of this year’s celebrations; get in training for the corporate games; and hear the 2012 Guild Anthem for the very first time.

Preston Guild official website ::

File Download (59:38 min / 27 MB)

Interview with Steve Skaith from the Latin Quarter

prestonfm — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:25:00 +0000

After 20 years Latin Quarter are back together with a new album. Mike Alan and Dave Gilson talk to Steve Staith about their new Album and the Band.

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Bob Pickersgill

Terry Quinn — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:43:00 +0000

Saxophonist Bob Pickersgill in conversation with Mike Cracknell

File Download (19:37 min / 9 MB)

Eugene Ugorski

Terry Quinn — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:38:00 +0000

Russian violinist Eugene Ugorski talks to Mike Cracknell

File Download (16:07 min / 7 MB)

Michal Dworzynski

Terry Quinn — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:34:00 +0000

Polish conductor Michal Dworzynski talks to Mike Cracknell

File Download (12:46 min / 6 MB)

Pink Sly

Terry Quinn — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:13:00 +0000

Performance poet Pink Sly speaking to Mike Cracknell

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Bob Chilcott

Terry Quinn — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:08:00 +0000

Composer Bob Chilcott talks to Mike Cracknell

File Download (23:20 min / 11 MB)

Neil Buchanan

Terry Quinn — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:04:00 +0000

Art Attack presenter Neil Buchanan talks to Mike Cracknell

File Download (25:25 min / 12 MB)

Lemn Sissay MBE

Terry Quinn — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:58:00 +0000

Poet Lemn Sissay MBE in conversation with Mike Cracknell

File Download (14:03 min / 7 MB)

Andrew Litton

Terry Quinn — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:54:00 +0000

American conductor Andrew Litton in conversation with Mike Cracknell

File Download (26:49 min / 12 MB)

John Rutter

Terry Quinn — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:45:00 +0000

Leading choral composer John Rutter speaks to Mike Cracknell

File Download (22:29 min / 10 MB)

Guild Show - December 2011

prestonfm — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:09:00 +0000

All the latest on the 2012 Preston Guild. This month: a snoop around the new Guild visitor centre; the new Guild game for your phone; and the Guild Anthem takes shape with the help of poet Lemn Sissay.

Preston Guild official website ::

File Download (30:05 min / 14 MB)

Gardeners Corner: November

prestonfm — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:02:00 +0000

In November’s Gardeners’ Corner, Dobbies Garden World Preston expert Anna James tells us how to choose the right Christmas tree for the festive season.

File Download (11:33 min / 5 MB)

Sam Clark - Actor/Singer/Songwriter

Mark Howard — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:50:00 +0000

Sam dropped in to Saturday Brunch to chat about his career from appearing as “Ringo” in Neighbours to launching his music career and tour of the UK. He talks about the storylines he had and working with fellow cast members. Sam also lets us into the secret of how he writes his songs and also plays and sings for us. The track is on here with his kind permission…so enjoy.

Sam Clark - online :: Sam's own website with all the details you require
Saturday Brunch's Website :: All the details about the show

File Download (35:19 min / 14 MB)

Guild show - November 2011

prestonfm — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:52:00 +0000

All the latest on the 2012 Preston Guild. This month: cooking up a storm with Community Gateway; Age Concern looks to young people; the scrolls of friendship visit the USA; and a funding boost for heritage-based Guild projects.

Preston Guild official website ::

File Download (58:02 min / 23 MB)

Media industry advice from 4Talent

prestonfm — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:21:00 +0000

Invaluable advice for any creatives from Channel 4’s Glynn Ryland as he speaks to Jamie Christopherson about the best ways to get into the media industry.

4Talent Website ::

File Download (9:46 min / 4 MB)

Guild show - October 2011

prestonfm — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:45:00 +0000

This month: get up and dance with the Guild Flash Mob; add your signature to the on-line Guild Scrolls and meet others who’ve done the same; explore the treasure-trove of memoribilia from past Guilds; and get a preview of the SciFi flick that’s due to hit the big screen in time for next year’s celebrations.

File Download (56:37 min / 26 MB)

Gardeners' Corner - Autumn 2011

prestonfm — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:41:00 +0000

Sylvia Hills talks to Dobbies Garden World Preston expert Anna James about the jobs we can be doing in our autumn garden.

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Opportunities for older people

prestonfm — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:40:00 +0000

Jo Noblett chats to Sylvia Hills about her bi-montly newsletter ‘Exploring Opportunities in Mid Life and Retirement’.

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Funding on offer for East Preston

prestonfm — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:55:00 +0000

Richard Lace explains the East Preston Challenge – Preston FM’s new initiative offering support and funding to organisations and individuals with great ideas to improve life in Deepdale, Ribbleton and St Matthew’s.

Speak Up Preston :: More on the Speak Up Preston project
East Preston Challenge :: Details about the East Preston Challenge

File Download (13:34 min / 6 MB)

neil white

Terry Quinn — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:21:00 +0000

Best selling author Neil White returns to the arts scene programme to tell Terry about his new book and the one he is currently writing.

File Download (20:54 min / 10 MB)

Brad Clarke

Terry Quinn — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:14:00 +0000

Brad Clarke tells Terry about his experiences as a film extra.

File Download (19:01 min / 9 MB)

Guild Show - August 2011

prestonfm — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:08:00 +0000

This month: there’s money available for Guild-related heritage projects; we preview the Guild Key on-line game; catch up with progress on the city’s Guild Wheel cycle path; and warm up with the Big Dance crew.

Preston Guild official website ::

File Download (57:06 min / 26 MB)

The Pulse 23rd August 2011 Podcast

prestonfm — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:57:00 +0000

This months Pod-cast for The Pulse show, with interviews from UCAS, Student Loans Company, UCLAN Student Union and Urban Exchange. For more information on any of the shows please visit are new website www.pfmthepulse.co.uk.

Preston FM The Pulse Show ::

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alan dent

Terry Quinn — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:59:00 +0000

Poet and editor of Mistress Quickly’s Bed, Alan Dent, talks to Terry

File Download (21:55 min / 10 MB)

jason rea

Terry Quinn — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:17:00 +0000

Magician Jason Rea talks to Terry

File Download (15:04 min / 7 MB)

Slap and Giggle - Tenuous Link Song podcast

Mark Howard — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:13:00 +0000

Slap and Giggle (aka Sid and James) were charged with writing a song for Saturday Brunch and Preston Tringe Festival. With phrases suggested by listeners, Markymark, Nick and Craig this is what they came up with, see if you can spot the suggested phrases…...enjoy!

Saturday Brunch's Website :: Find out all the details about the show and presenters
Slap and Giggle's own website :: The boy's very own website full of stuff about them
Preston Tringe's Website :: Preston Tringe's Website

File Download (3:10 min / 2 MB)

Guild Show - July 2011

prestonfm — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0000

This month: an exciting creative writing project; behind the scenes at the Riversway festival for the launch of the Scroll Up audio art project; and a look at Preston’s European City of Sport plans for 2012.

Preston Guild official website ::

File Download (58:29 min / 27 MB)

Spots v Stripes on Moor Park

prestonfm — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:50:00 +0000

Preston FM’s Che Seymour was on Moor Park with the pupils, staff and friends of Moor Park Business & Enterprise College to take in the sights and sounds of the recent sport and music fun day.

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Older People Speak Out chats to Age UK

prestonfm — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:25:00 +0000

Joyce Morris talks to Angela Barnes, Northern commitees co-ordinator for Age UK, about the work of the organisation and the campaigns Age UK is involved in.

File Download (20:01 min / 9 MB)

Older People Rap Out

prestonfm — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:49:00 +0000

Joyce Morris and Sylvia Hills talk to Neil Dilworth and David Jones from 103.2 Preston FM about the art of rapping!

File Download (24:25 min / 10 MB)

Batman Live

prestonfm — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:14:00 +0000

Preston FM meets Batman and Robin as the new Batman Live world tour visits Manchester.

File Download (10:00 min / 4 MB)

Guild Show - June 2011

prestonfm — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Preston FM takes you behind the scenes of the 2012 Preston Guild. This month, we sing along with Sing the Docks; catch up with some Guild volunteers; and take a journey through the civic events planned for Guild week. Plus, two of our young reporters meet the organisers of the Young Musician of the Guild competition.

Preston Guild official website ::

File Download (57:39 min / 23 MB)

Tom Roberts - Meals in the Limelight

Mark Howard — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 11:15:00 +0000

Ever wanted to know what Arnold Schwarzenegger has for breakfast?
Would you like to make Keira Knightley’s favourite cake, or Judi Dench’s favourite dessert?
Or perhaps you would like to impress your guests at your next dinner party, by serving up Damian Lewis’s favourite meal?
Well in a bid to raise money for a trip to Borneo to wor with communities out there, 16 year old student Tom Roberts has put together a book of recipe’s given to him by those stars and many many more. Tom chatted with Saturday Brunch about the book and putting it all together

Well, now you can!

Meals In The Limelight :: The website for the cook book full of celebrity recipes collated by Tom Roberts
Saturday Brunch's Website :: Website for the Saturday Morning show

File Download (15:00 min / 6 MB)

At the Movies Podcast Dreamworks

Mark Hoddell — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:29:00 +0000

Get your Shrek Ears out and your Nunchuka’s in full Skadoosh mode as we leap into the world of Dreamworks Animation Films for another rip edition of the Movie Show that doffs its cap to the Studio that has bought us Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and MegaMind among others.

Listen live every other Thursday 6pm to 7pm

File Download (41:19 min / 38 MB)

Gardeners' Corner - June 2011

prestonfm — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:50:00 +0000

In June’s Gardeners’ Corner, Sylvia Hills talks to Dobbies Garden World Preston expert Anna James about compost making and gardening jobs for your June calendar.

File Download (10:46 min / 4 MB)

Beverley Knight Podcast

Mark Howard — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:09:00 +0000

Beverley Knight MBE – the Queen of UK Soul – takes time out to chat with Markymark from Saturday Brunch about her soon to be released album and the forthcoming tour which takes in Preston on 19th November.

Saturday Brunch :: the website to find out all the details behind Preston FMs Saturday morning show
Preston FM :: Preston FM's website for schedules and how to get involved
Beverley Knight's Website :: All the details about the UK Queen of Soul

File Download (17:19 min / 7 MB)

Gardener's Corner - May 2011

prestonfm — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:12:00 +0000

In May’s Gardeners’ Corner Sylvia Hills talks to Dobbies Garden World Preston expert Anna James about making the best of your spring garden.

File Download (10:21 min / 4 MB)

Cat Collars – Cruelty or Kindness?

prestonfm — Tue, 24 May 2011 18:05:00 +0000

Preston FM’s newest community journalists meet Brian Blessed and Feline Friends in the Preston Flag Market to find out more about electronic cat collars and why some people don’t want them banned in England.

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Roberto Minczuk

Terry Quinn — Mon, 16 May 2011 21:10:00 +0000

Maestro Roberto Minczuk in conversation with Mike Cracknell

File Download (17:59 min / 8 MB)

At the Movies Podcast Summer Blockbuster preview

Mark Hoddell — Fri, 06 May 2011 21:13:00 +0000

Join Robin and Mark for a look at the most anticipated Blockbuster Movie season for a long time.

The show is on every other Thursday from 6pm-7pm on 103.2 Your Preston FM or online.

File Download (40:42 min / 37 MB)

At The Movies 21 April Easter edition

Mark Hoddell — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:14:00 +0000

Join Mark and Robin for the Easter Edition of At The Movies. In this show we talk about the bad guys you love to hate on the big screen.

Don’t forget to tune in or listen online every other Thursday on 103.2fm 6-7pm.

File Download (40:48 min / 37 MB)

James Ehness violinist

Terry Quinn — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:50:00 +0000

Mike Cracknell welcomes back James Ehness to Preston.

File Download (30:23 min / 14 MB)

At The Movies Podcast Pirates of the Caribeean

Mark Hoddell — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:55:00 +0000

Ahh Jim Lad – Its a Pirates of the Caribbean Special – Shiver Me Timbers. Join Mark and Robin and for an hour of Pirate Fun!
We also have an interview with Kaye Elliot from Vision and Media talking about the film industry in the North West.

File Download (47:00 min / 43 MB)

Taking positive steps to avoid depression in later life

prestonfm — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:11:00 +0000

Sylvia Hills chats to NHS Primary Care Mental Health Workers from Central Lancashire PCT about their preventative work to promote a greater awareness and understanding of depression.

File Download (16:05 min / 7 MB)

Gardeners’ Corner – April 2011

prestonfm — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:03:00 +0000

In April’s edition of Gardeners’ Corner Sylvia Hills chats to Dobbies Garden World Preston Expert, John Butcher, about container and hanging baskets gardening.

File Download (12:35 min / 5 MB)

Guild show - April 2011

prestonfm — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:26:00 +0000

Preston FM takes you behind the scenes of the 2012 Preston Guild. This month, a look at the first Guild volunteer recruitment events, plans and memories at the Area Forums, Community Gateway’s plans for the Guild and an update on plans for the Guild processions.

File Download (60:27 min / 24 MB)

AT The Movies Podcast Star Wars: Expanded Universe

Mark Hoddell — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:11:13 +0000

Join Mark and Robin for the last in the trilogy of shows about Star Wars. This episode is about Star Wars: The Expanded Universe and there is also a special guest on the show with Ric Michael organiser of LIFE Film Festival talking about Preston’s own film festival.

Don’t forget to tune in or listen online every other Thursday on 103.2fm 6-7pm.

File Download (28:57 min / 27 MB)

mick rawcliffe - photographer

Terry Quinn — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:54:00 +0000

Mick guides Terry through some of the arts and craft of Photography and introduces us to the Preston Photographic Society.

File Download (24:44 min / 11 MB)

Council cuts

prestonfm — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:02:00 +0000

Geoff Driver, leader of Lancashire County Council, talks to Heather Schultz about the council’s budget for the coming year.

LCC Budget website :: Details about Lancashire County Council's budget

File Download (29:06 min / 12 MB)