The Milk Bar

Recorded for release W/C 22nd May 2023   This week Sandra Marvin chats about her role in Sister Act at the Wolverhampton Grand, Basil Brush lets us know about his appearance at the Penkridge Open Air Festival, Konnie Huq, formerly of Blue Peter, talks about Kid's finances, we find out about the Walsall Festival of Words and have music from Rachael Sage.

Recorded for release W/C 15th May 2023 This week we chat with Jay Blades, find out about two shows at the Grand,  Unexpected Twist with Drew Hylton and Rock of ages with Cameron Sharp, we find out about the forthcoming Royal Three Counties Show and hear all about Mental Health Awareness week from Dr Ranj and Dr Linda.

Recorded for release W/C 8th May 2023 This week Leslie Joseph chats about Sister Act at the Wolverhampton Grand, Julian Woolford lets us know about Do you believe in Ghosts also at the Grand, Elise Evans chats about the Summer Show from Anthem Voices and we hear from Mike Dixon at Huggle pets about a very special give away.

Recorded for release W/C 1st May 2023   This week we chat about the latest album from Reverend and the Makers with John McClure, Alice Fevronia from GBBO 10 tells us about the Coronation Big Lunch, Adam Rickett shares tips to avoid being scammed, we hear out the latest shows from the Sutton Arts Theatre and Grange Players and Kim Halliday shares is latest music and chats about his career in film a...

Recorded for release W/C 24th April 2023 This week Lewis Cornay chats about Sponge Bob Square Pants at the Grand this June, William Hanson gives us etiquette tips for the King's Coronation, we have music from Ziggy Alberts, Dom Wood talks DIY and we find out about a card for medicinal Cannabis users with Linda Robson.

Recorded for release W/C 17th April 2023 First we have our competition for a copy of the Grand Theatre's spotlight magazine signed by Craig Revel-Horwood who is on the show talking about his Role in Annie at the Grand in October. Also on the show Nate Barr chats about Don't Stop Belivin' which is at the Lichfield Garrick on the 29th of April, we talk to Stuny cyclist Kriss Kyle about his antics wi...

Recorded for release W/C 10th April 2023 This week Matt Goss chats about his tour after his night in Birmingham, Dave Hemingway from Sunbirds tells us about their tour and newly release single, Lesley Waters gives us some cookery tips on the versatility of Alaskan Salmon, Ellen Kent lets us know how your pet dog could star in a show at The Grand and Big Brother Winner Craig Phillips talks about ma...

Recorded for release W/C 3rd April 2023 This week Scott Bird lets us know about the year ahead on stage at the Wolverhampton Grand, Beth Berwick Lowe shares news of the Starstruck Theatre Production of The Addams Family, we hear about the debut novel from  Wayne M Bailey, David Domony share some gardening tips and we find out about the condition Essential Tremor.

Recorded for release W/C 27th March 2023 This week  Allan Clarke from The Hollies lets us know about his latest project with Graham Nash, Jean Martyn tells us about the midlands gigs, we find out about Sarchitects at the Lichfield Garrick, Angelical Bell talks moneysaving with household appliances and we get some tips to avoid food waste from Jacqueline Jossa.

Recorded for release W/C 20th March 2023 This week we chat with West Bromwich Operatic about their production of Grease at the Wolverhampton Grand, Alice Beer talks Duty Free, Compton Care let us know about the 2023 round the Wrekin, David Domony suggests growing plants on our windowsills for a tasty salad, Adam Millichip of Tettenhall Wood School lets us know about the sports podcast award and ho...

Recorded for release W/C 13th March 2023 This week Tessa Peake Jones chats about The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at the Wolverhampton Grand, Hillary Whitehall lets us know about her son Jack's failings around Mother's Day, Willenhall Musical Theatre chat about Shrek, We find out about the latest show from The Grange Players and we have music from Echo Gecco and Tors.

Recorded for release w/c 6th March 2023   This week Vicki Henderson Butler talks car care, Codsall Dramatic Society let us know about thier production of Aphrodite, Grant Fitzpatrick lets us know about his Birmingham gig, we find out about the Stafford Shakespeare Festival for 2023, Aldo Kane let us know about his latest adventures, Tim Dunn talks railway architecture and Steve Ellis of The Love A...

Recorded for release W/C 27th Feb 2023 This week Andy Reis of Beyond the Barricade lets us know about their show in Cannock this April, Walsall Operatic Society tell us all about their production of The Full Monty, Laura Hamilton looks at holiday deals and we hear abut an iconic venue in West Hollywood that is the home of 200 Grammy awards.

Recorded for release w/c 20th Feb This week we find out about the launch of a new feature in the Huglepets community space, we hear from Paul Rashid about the interactive film 'The Gallery', there is news of a charity event from The Staffordshire Band and music from both Harper Hubble and Duzat St Marie.

Recorded for release W/C 13th Feb This week Matt Goss talks about his UK Big Band Tour, we chat with the lads playing The Jersey Boys ahead of their appearance at The Grand, Improv Wolves let us know about their latest gig, we talk to the new Associate Director of Nursing at Compton Care, Chris Allen lets us know about the impending arrival of WCR on DAB and we hear about the 2nd edition of They R...

Recorded for release 6th Feb 2023 This week former Wolves player Dave Edwards lets us know about a charity match supporting the Little Rascals Foundation, Stuart Cowley lets us know about his growing number of book releases, Skye Stuart tells us about the forthcoming opening of Club Moet and we hear a tribute to the NHS from musicians Double Strings.

Recorded for release W/C 30th Jan 2023 This week Jaffa Moore chats about his music, Pater Chand lets us know about his appearance at Wolves Lit Fest, we find out about both Mother Goose and Strictly Ballroom at the Grand, Joe O'Byrne tells us about The Bench at the Gatehouse and we find out about Ghosted from Jade Asha.

Recorded for release Monday 23rd Jan 2023 This week Roger Black talks health, Brownhills Musical Theatre let us know about their production of A Chorus Line, we find out about the latest development from Hugglepets in the Community, we talk to 2 of the local contributors in the Wolverhampton Literature Festival and have music from Midnight Ashes.

Recorded for release W/C 16th January 2023 This week Mr Motivator, Stage Door Johnny, Cannock Chase Drama with Calendar Girls, Mamma Mia at The WolverhamptonGrand with Phil Corbett and Peter Pan raising funds for the Mary Stevens Hospice.

Recorded for release W/C 9th Jan 2023 This week Stourbridge Panto Company tell us about their production on Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood, we find out about the 2023 Wolverhampton Film Festival and thier appearance as part of the Wolves Lit Fest, Adam Millichip from the TWS tells us what they have in store for their next season and we have music from Second Truth.

In the End of Year Quiz 2022 the Mayor’s Lovelies take on 'Chandfull' to see which team will be champions in the annual Milk bar Quiz! The Lovelies are:- Cllr Sandra Samuels OBE - Mayor of Wolverhampton Cllr Claire Darke Dr Paul Darke - Outside Centre Georgina Grainger - Compton Care Chandfull are:- Peter Chand - Storyteller Ange Lloyd - Singer Liam Price - Singer David Love - Musician Jason Forre...

Recorded for release 26th Dec 2022 On this week's show Nicky Swift on Mamma Mia at The Grand Mat Sheldon on his short 'The Electricity in Me' Olivier Deriviere on composing music for console games Sally Lindsay on the Madame Blanc Mysteries and Simon Rimmer TV Chef on  lower and Non-Alcoholic drinks for the party season  

Recorded for Release W/C 19th Dec 2022   This week we have:- Mike D'Abo from Manfred Mann on the Sensational 60's Experience at the Wolverhampton Grand Jake Quickenden talking about grief Treedom on our environmental credentials at Christmas Mama's Cottage Mushrooms talk Tinctures Pet safety with festive foods and  Neil Curtis with os 2022 Advent Calendar  

Recorded for release W/C 12th Dec 2022 This Week Sam Thompson from Made in Chelsea talks Christmas, Sinitta chats about dating, Rory the Vet helps with tips when taking our pets on long journeys at Christmas, Starstruck Theatre let us know about their production of Jack and The Beanstalk, We have Music for Peter Kater and hear about the updated opening times for the Marsh Lane Plant Sale.

Recorded for release W/C 5th Dec This week Martine McCutcheon talks Love Actually and other festive films, Shappi Khorsamdi talks Money Mules, Marcus Proctor lets us know about his book Happy Traveler and we chat with Chris Amoo from The Real thing about thier latest release.