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A Solstice Tale
What the Dickens! A Bradford take on a Christmas Carol?
A special production written and performed by staff and clients from EIP Community Mental Health team.
Enjoy this heart-warming version, set against the backdrop of Bradford in 2020.
What if Scrooge was a carpet manufacturer off Manningham Lane?
Can you socially distance from a ghost? And will Scrooge see the errors of his ways?
Abi’s Obsucrities
Abi’s Obscurities: the show that helps you find your new favourite song with a twist… every song played is under one million streams!
Spanning a range of genres and decades, we’ll explore what the underground music scenes of the world have to offer.
Presented by Abi Swift.
Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6hgcXhqyYzSFBDoLCY9nLI?si=6905a6c51d494a42
Contact swiftlyabi@gmail.com
About Bradford
BCB’s magazine programme, keeping you in touch with the latest news around the Bradford district.
Our Drive presenters include:
Shamim Akhtar, Peg Alexander, Dom Burch, Kath Canoville, Mary Dowson, Ian Forward, Maureen Grant, John Hebden, Richard Horsman, Jo Kenyon, Ann Morgan, Kirran Shah.
Afternoon Stretch
Music & chat to guide you through the afternoon
Angie C’s Musical Adventure
So called because I never quite know what I’m going to play until I get here. A Musical Adventure is a varied set of tunes I have come across throughout the course of my life.
Around The World …
Music from around the globe
Presented by Gary Miller
Asian Beats
Bhangra & Bollywood re-mixes
Presented by Banaris Iqbal
Back To The 90s
The best 90s music
Presented by Jo Kenyon
BCB Xtra
The BCB Xtra programme is radio by young people from across Bradford, with music and chat.
Presenters include:
Adam Paterson, Ben Llewellyn, Izzy, DJ Moshua, and Clare
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
Join the Bradford District Galleries and Museums team on BCB every month for ‘Behind the Scenes at the Museum’. Each month our presenters visit one of our Galleries and Museums sites to talk to the staff and volunteers, finding out what’s new and what makes the place work. So far we’ve discovered that our head of service likes Tunnocks Wafers (but are they really a biscuit?), the Boar at Bolling Hall isn’t THE Bradford Boar (ours has a tongue – don’t ask), Cliffe Castle has its own theme tune and our presenters have a very dubious taste in music.
Big Ones
A biweekly collection of massive tunes from distant realities. Lots of big indie bangers and a few little disco ones to tickle your fancy.
Presented by Ewan Robertson
Blowin with Rob Walsh
Blowin plays what it likes, which is plenty.
More tunes than time, with an exhilarating exploration of diverse musical paths over the last 100 years.
Presented by Rob Walsh
Boe&Lx
Fortnightly from 11pm through till Midnight. Presenting a variety of disco, jazz, soul, funk and electronic music. Digging deep into our record collections to bring old undiscovered gems back to life and mixing them with upfront, brand new talent from around the world.
Social Media:
@Boe_Lx
Email:
me@leegoater.com
Bradford & Beyond
Our evening news magazine show focusing on events and activities from around the world and across the Bradford district.
Presented by: June Russell, Robert Gibson, Dave Stevens, Danielle Broadbent, Peg Alexander, Maureen Grant, John Hebden, Nita Kaur, Dom Burch, Lorna Kook, Marcus Rattray, Dipak Mistry, David Clapham, Richard Horsman, Nigel Guy.
Bradford Beat
On Bradford Beat we showcase the best of whatever music is out there – not just from our district but also beyond. Yes, even Leeds.
Presented by Simon Ashberry
Bradford Spice
Everyday at 7pm, shows presented by volunteer broadcasters with roots in South Asian countries.
Check out our South Asian Heritage Month page for details of other shows BCB is broadcasting between 18th July and 17th August 2020.
Bragging About Bradford
A tour round the district’s gems
Presented by Fran Coldrick
Bring it on Home
Bluesy, country, folky stuff
Presented by Alan Anderton
Buffet
A nice spread
Presented by Maria Spadafora
Business Matters
The Bradford business scene
Presented by Chris Holland
Buzz
Buzz is a new monthly music show bringing you the best under the radar new and independent music. With a background working for cult indie labels Rough Trade and Warp (Janine) and playing in the punk band Slowcoaches (Matt), the pair showcase their musical discernment in this hour long tastemaker programme.
Cancer Journeys
Cancer Journeys is a show to help spread awareness, provide hope to other cancer patients & to give them the opportunity to tell their own inspirational stories.
Presented by Jacqui Drake.
Carl Gresham & Friends
Showbiz chat with the Gresh
Presented by Carl Gresham
Carol Service for the NHS
Hear classic carols ‘Once in royal David’s city’, Joy to the World’, ‘O come, all ye faithful’ and many more sung by the Bradford Cathedral choir, alongside readings read by local NHS staff.
Recorded live on Thursday 10th December 2020.
Catalyst
Discussing issues affecting Bradford
Presented by Penny Wangari-Jones, Uzma Kazi
Democracy Now!
The daily global and independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists.
Presented by Amy Goodman, Juan Gonzalez
Drive
Drive Time is a live two hour programme focusing on events and activities across Bradford and the surrounding districts.
Presented by:
Fran Holling, Shingai Mabhumbo, John Hebden, Kathy Dyson, Dom Burch, Fran Coldrick, Nigel Guy, Kirran Shah
Echoes of Ireland
Echoes of Ireland is devoted to Irish traditional music, song and story. Each week there’s a short newsletter from Deirdre McGarry.
Presented by Joe Sheeran
Electric Breakfast
The best way to kickstart your day
Presented by Dan Carroll, Stephen Newsham
Essential Soul
Essential soul
Presented by Delroy Beverly
FanDomain
Comic books and beyond…
Presented by Adam Mitulinski
Fast ‘n’ Bulbous
Beefheart & beyond
Presented by Tez Burke
Festival Sessions
Live music from across the Bradford district
Presented by Ann Morgan
Floor Fillers
Floor Fillers is about bringing people together on the dance floor through music, with a mix of house, soca, country, EDM, afrobeats and much more.
Presented by Mercy Katola-phiri
Friday Night Vibes
Elton Munaiwa brings the best music on a Friday Night! Get your Weekend started with a bang! Exclusive tracks, the hottest artists!!
Tune in from 11pm to Midnight. Catch all the flavours!
Presented by Elton Munaiwa
Gig Buddies Radio Show
Gig Buddies is a project that matches people with a learning disability with a volunteer who has similar interests to go to nightlife activities together.
The aim of the project is to support people with a learning disability to make new friends and help them go out and do the things they enjoy.
Mencap currently delivers Gig Buddies in Bradford, Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire, and the Gig Buddies Radio Show is broadcast once every four weeks here on BCB Radio.
Grow Your Own Way
A show about growing anything and everything, indoors and outdoors in Bradford.
Presented by Martin Bijl, Sarah White
I Went To The Crossroads
An eclectic range of roots and rock music – blues, African, reggae, soul, zydeco, Cajun, country, Americana, folk and jazz, rock, punk, post-punk, ska – whatever is and was brilliant.
Presented by David Clapham
In Your Backyard
Nature trails around Bradford
Presented by Ian Forward, Malcolm Currie
Into the Buttercup
Blues, folk and other stuff we like, with poetry and opinion.
Presented by Robbie Martin and Molly Kenyon
InTOCZEKated
Music, poetry & chat
Presented by Nick Toczek
IT Stuff
Old friends who come together once a month to chat about the current state of the tech industry.
Presented by Shi & Kriss Blank, Dave Spencer
Jazz Scene
UK, European, USA and world jazz of today and yesteryear.
Presented by Martin Powell
JD’s Showbiz Razzle Dazzle
Jacqui Drake talks to people connected with Theatre. She chats to them about their involvement, their love of the arts, how they got started and plays their favourite show tunes. Join Jacqui on this musical “Toe Tapping” ride!
Presented by Jacqui Drake
Keeping In Touch
Mary Dowson catches up with members of the BCB community – volunteers, presenters and contributors – to find out how they’re managing during the Covid crisis.
Keeping it Green
Grass roots climate change activism in the Bradford district
Presented by Martin Bijl
Mama Hoodoo
Featuring international, national and local artists (some closer to home than others)
Presented by Gail Simpkins
Melody Sunday
All the hits from the last seventy years and other popular music. The show includes recordings not often heard on the radio today.
Presented by Nigel Lambert
Mic & Mind
The latest on mental health initiatives in Bradford
Presented by Daniel Carroll
Midnight Sessions
Exclusive mixes & collaborations
Presented by Daniel Carroll
Migration Matters
Raising every voice – Migration Matters focuses on immigration matters and the asylum process within the UK.
Presented by: Shinghai, Wendy, Ibrahim and Mercy
MOD: Music on Demand
Music requests
Presented by Nic Fusco
My Show with Najam
Najam plays tracks from his extensive music collection.
One to One
In-depth chat with people from all walks of life who make Bradford tick, along with their choice of music.
Presented by Carole Moss
Our Top Ten
Local groups’ 10 favourite music tracks
Peace Music
Interviews with peace-makers about there work and ideas
Presented by Ben Mussanzi
Pick of the Podcasts
A look at the podcasts about Bradford and made in Bradford
Presented by Mike Kelly
Press Start
A show dedicated to video games, covering all the latest news from the industry and new releases every month.
Presented by: Rachel Barraclough & Derek Doherty
Race Matters
Race Matters is a monthly half hour programme featuring debates, discussion and information on national and international racial justice issues that impact on communities in Bradford.
Presented by Maureen Grant
Recovery Radio
Personal experiences from people recovering from drugs & alcohol dependency
Presented by Johna
Reggae, Roots and Culture
A lively show of music and discussion on the history and journeys of music from the Caribbean and its dynamic influence worldwide, especially in the UK.
Presented by Nigel Guy, Robert Dunn
Research Matters
Research Matters highlights research based in and important to Bradford, and the people doing it.
It’s hosted by Professor Marcus Rattray, University of Bradford, with a new programme every four weeks.
Rock Hysteria
More rock than Blackpool & Gibraltar
Presented by Paola Galante
Rock The Planet
The only truly global rock and metal show!
Presented by Alvin Adey
Roundtable
A look behind the week’s biggest headlines with a panel of guests
Senior Moments
For the young at heart
Presented by Valerie Cosgrave, Myra Farnell, Tina Watkin, Val Turner
Shades of Soul
Classic soul
Presented by Derek Pearson
Sisters of Soul
Soul!
Presented by Maureen Rowe, Sandra Rowe
Spoke Radio
Spoke Poetry Hub – Sharena, Simon – shine a spotlight on Bradford’s poetry scene
Presented by: Sharena Lee Satti, Simon Pickles
Sticks & Stones
Soul, Funk & Disco!
Presented by Tareck Ghoneim
Straight from the Bantam’s Beak
A programme by Bradford City fans for City fans, covering all the ups and downs of our football team, sometimes serious and sometimes lighthearted depending on events at the time.
Presented by Steve Gorringe, Margaret Bartle
The Carers’ Show
The show for and by Bradford’s carers
Presented by Stephen Greenwood
The Classical Hour
If, like us, you love classical music then this the programme is for you.
On Monday 3-4pm we play a wide selection of music, from Beethoven to Wagner. We include modern composers like Karl Jenkins and Einaudi and also promote women composers.
Presented by Di Ives, Alan Keeling
The Country Show
An hour of great country music oldies picked from six decades of Nashville and UK hits.
Presented by Peter Fairhead
The Drop
The latest urban tracks, dropped just for you
Presented by Justin Henry
The Equity Show
An award-winning four-weekly show for the local and wider LGBTQ+ community: the longest running specifically LGBTQ+ radio show in the UK.
Presented by Michael Swires, Al Castle, Billy Mason, Andy Suthers
The Feelgood Factor
The best way to start your Saturday, with smooth sounds
Presented by Donnel Usher
The Guide
A look at what’s going on in Bradford and beyond
Presented by Justin Henry, Marie McCahery, Joe Cooke, Michael Clough
The Man in the Station
More tracks than Network Rail!
Podcasts available at: https://www.mixcloud.com/mike-oleary/
Presented by Mike O’Leary
The Midnight Hour
A soothing mix of tempered jazz, ambient piano, soulful electronica, tension busting punk, dreamy pop, fractured folk, spoken word and many other assorted nuggets of owl nourishment.
The Midnight Hours show is presented by Mark Haslam and will air fortnightly. Once a month, I will be talking with a local musical artist / promoter / venue / band etc to give the show a home grown Bradford feel and for them to showcase their musical project.
Any Feedback, suggestions, requests to be on the show all gratefully received – please get in touch via email (mark.haslam@bcbradio.co.uk), or leave me a message me via Mixcloud
The Northern Side
Local bands & gigs
Presented by Liz Jenkins
The Onion
Mistryllaneous sounds
Presented by Dipak Mistry
The Record Club
The radio show of the Shipley Record Club, a long-running local community group dedicated to bringing together people who enjoy playing music on vinyl.
Presented by Rob Prior
The Record Shack
Liquorice allsorts. Pure vinyl.
Presented by The Collector
The Scribes’ Show
Chats with local authors about their works and life
Presented by Tina Watkin
The Turtleshead
A journey through the best in punk, post-punk and never-was-punk with an emphasis on the new and experimental.
Presented by Pete Chapman
The Unknown Zone
House & Trance
Presented by DJ MIck Dundee
Tina Talks
Chat show with local guests and topical debates.
Presented by Tina Rowe
Tipping Point
Tipping Point is a radio programme that wanders close to the edge but only falls over occasionally. It plays music that wanders freely, crossing genres, continents and times, although it has a soft spot for modern jazz.
Presented by Tony Painter
Track of the Week
As part of our commitment to Youth Music we feature a track made by young people (aged 12 – 25) in Bradford as the Track of the Week across our schedule.
Transported
If it moves, we cover it!
Presented by Tim Moon
When Big Joan Sets Up
A Peelite selection of new and interesting music
Presented by Phil Cope
Why Don’t Economists…?
Exploring economic policies that affect the UK and around the world
Presented by Marie McCahery
Women and the Climate
A look at the Bradford women fighting climate change
Presented by Shi Blank, Kirran Shah
Yorkshire Jazz
Jazz from around the County
Presented by Kathy Dyson
Youth Music Live! Showcase
Shining the spotlight on the district’s up and coming music artists. If you are a young musician or want to get into radio then contact us.
Presented by David Carpenter
