Talking Teesdale

by Stuart Laundy and Jane Woodward

Season 4

Comedian Rob Rouse; Calum Matthews – climbing Everest; the D'Ukes of Scarth; it's panto time (oh yes it is)

Comedian Rob Rouse tells us about his new tour show... and why tickets would make the perfect Christmas present! There are also details of Calum Matthews' talk on his climbing adventure which saw him scale Mount Everest and news of the D'Ukes of Scarth band's annual show. Plus all you need to know about this year's panto Snow White.

S4 · E15

Dec 12, 2025

31:45

Trevor Horn heads to Barnard Castle; Electronic duo Moss's new EP - 25 years in the making; what's on

Tickets have gone on sale for the visit of Trevor Horn (of The Buggles/Video Killed the Radio Star fame) who is bringing his one-man show to Barnard Castle next year. We catch up with electronic duo Moss who chat about how a promise to "do a song together" 25 years ago has turned into a newly released EP. Plus there's a look at what's on in the coming days and a sneak preview of the New Year schedule.

S4 · E14

Dec 5, 2025

25:39

Farming funnyman Jim Smith; punk icon John Lydon; Midwinter Revels and what's on

We chat to Perthshire farmer and comedian Jim Smith who is bringing his show to Barnard Castle in January. Tickets now on sale for John Lydon – Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols and leader of Public Image Ltd. He will take too the stage in November 2026. Plus a look at what's coming up including Midwinter Revels, a celebration of Yuletide past, a couple off craft fairs and a new exhibition.

S4 · E13

Nov 28, 2025

29:12

The Jive Aces swing into town; what's on

We catch up with Ian Clarkson, founder members of the UK's leading jive and swing band The Jive Aces ahead of their visit to Barney with the Swinging' Christmas Show. There's also a full round-up of what coming up at The Witham Arts Centre in the next week or so.

S4 · E12

Nov 21, 2025

25:27

All set for Barnard Castle Christmas Lights; Mani from The Stone Roses heads to town; grab your tickets - shows are selling out; rock out with the Tina Turner Experience and raise a glass to Barney's newest bar

We're back after a week's R&R chatting to Jonathan Wallis, chairman of Barnard Castle Christmas Lights committee ahead of tis year's big switch-on. There is also news of a high profile show coming to The Witham next year featuring Mani, the bass player with Manchester legends The Stone Roses. Plus we look ahead to the opening off Henry's Bar at the arts centre and what's coming up in the next week or so.

S4 · E11

Nov 14, 2025

27:54

Northern Soul comes to Barnard Castle; Step back in time with 1913 town guide; what's on; Yorkshire's Celtic rockers Gaelforce aim to whip up a storm

Craig Campbell, of Barnard Castle Soul Club, chats about the forthcoming Northern Soul night. A newly-reprinted version of the original 1913 Barnard Castle Town Guide offers a fascinating look back at life in the town more than a century ago. We've a round-up of what's coming up during the next week or so and details of Celtic rockers Gaelforce's visit to Barney next year.

S4 · E10

Oct 31, 2025

28:37

Comedian Cally Beaton; catching up with the TCR Hub, Barnard Castle; what's on

Cally Beaton tells us of her radical reinvention which saw her swap the boardroom for stand-up in her 40s ahead of her show at The Witham Arts Centre, Barnard Castle. We catch up with the joint operations managers at the TCR Hub community centre, in Barnard Castle, to fund out what's coming up. And we look forward Ito a busy week with everything from trains and Lego to the sounds of the 70s.

S4 · E9

Oct 24, 2025

30:13

Launch of Barnard Castle Parkrun; Secrets of the Old Masters with artist Cedric Charleuf; comedy and music coming up; Martin Harley heads to town in November

We catch up with organiser Stephen Bage following the successful first ever Barnard Castle Parkrun. Artist Cedric Charleuf introduces us to his new art class focusing on the Old Masters. There's a busy week of performances ahead at The Witham Arts Centre, Barnard Castle, and we look further ahead to the visit of singer songwriter Martin Harley in November.

S4 · E8

Oct 17, 2025

26:31

Caroline Hardie talks Stockton and Darlington Railway; meet the experts at Enterprise House; what's-on – Fairport Convention, Bay City Rollers and more

Ahead of two events during half term, heritage consultant Caroline Hardie chats about the Stockton and Darlington Railway's 200th anniversary. Emma Hignett drops in on Enterprise House to learn more about a "meet the experts' event next week. And as always, we'll have a round-up of what's coming up at The Witham community arts centre in the next few days.

S4 · E7

Oct 10, 2025

32:49

Robert Kane - solo album and Dr Feelgood; Barnard Castle Writing Group's new publication; what's on

This week, friend of the podcast Martyn Radcliffe is back to tell us about Barnard Castle Writing Group's new collection, which will be launched at the end of October, along with an appearance he is making at Durham's Gala Theatre. We also chat to Robert Kane, who for the past 26 years has been the singer with Dr Feelgood and who has just released his first solo album after five decades in the business. We'll also preview next week's events at Barnard Castle's arts centre, The Witham.

S4 · E6

Oct 3, 2025

29:35

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