Episodes
Published 04/19/21
Black Girls Hike founder Rhiane Fatinikun recalls a walk through Witton Country Park, Blackburn to the Alfred Wainwright memorial and on how hiking has become part of her life. It’s dark and it’s muddy, but there’s tea and cake to compensate. This podcast was recorded under lock down conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration by Charlotte Andrew. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor Aston. Executive...
Published 04/19/21
BBC Weatherman Owain Wyn Evans is feeling the stormy skies of the Gower peninsula in Wales. There’s also a bit of percussion involved for the drummer in him. This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration by Charlotte Andrew. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor Aston. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison
Published 04/19/21
Comedian Miles Jupp recalls the Old Racecourse, Derby (now the county cricket ground). It's where Miles first experienced what it meant to be an adult. It was a time when dreams were entirely possible. This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration by Charlotte Andrew. Extract from Yo-Yo Ma – Bach Six Cello Suites – BBC Proms 2015. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor...
Published 04/19/21
Sometimes it’s the company that makes a place extra special. The musical theatre star Matt Henry MBE recalls visiting the beach at Jaywick, Clacton-on-sea with his beloved dog, Ruby. This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration: Charlotte Andrew. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor Aston. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
Published 04/19/21
As 'The Voice of Big Brother' Marcus Bentley's favourite place is a sound booth at Elstree studios, Hertfordshire. In the silence Marcus is poised to begin, the script in his hands. This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration: Charlotte Andrew. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor Aston. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
Published 04/19/21
Open-air swimming has been part of poet Kate Fox’s life since school days. Lulled by the soft water at Helmsley Open Air pool she can allow her imagination to dive deep. Kate’s poem “The Sea Swimmers” is taken from her new collection, The Oscillations. (Nine Arches Press). This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration: Charlotte Andrew. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and...
Published 04/19/21
It’s not stepping out on stage at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester that actress Julie Hesmondhalgh misses for the most. It’s the cast, characters and atmosphere of the backstage world to which she longs to return. This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration: Charlotte Andrew. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor Aston. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
Published 04/19/21
After a long career reporting on the royal family, the BBC broadcaster and journalist Jennie Bond casts protocol aside for a wind-swept scramble – sometimes backwards - along the South West Coast path. This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration: Charlotte Andrew. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor Aston. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
Published 04/19/21
When Jay Flynn became homeless, the bench he called No.3 Riverside View, Victoria Embankment, London became his address for nearly two years. Now he’s settled in Lancashire and has been awarded an MBE for his virtual pub quiz. Jay recalls another time when his sitting room was a vista of city, sky, and pavement. This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration: Charlotte...
Published 04/19/21
Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers, is the place that calls to BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Graham Liver, his dad and his brother. The broadcaster recalls the tender tug of family and fandom on a trip to the Blackburn stadium. This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration: Charlotte Andrew. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor Aston. Executive Producer:...
Published 04/19/21
Chris Watson has travelled all over the world working on wildlife documentaries including those of David Attenborough. He is at his happiest sitting with his back against a gnarled oak tree in a Northumberland wood recording the birds and mammals. This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration: Charlotte Andrew. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor Aston. Executive...
Published 04/19/21
Escape and explore the sensations, sounds and feelings as well-known personalities reveal their favourite places.
Published 03/26/21