Berkshire Unplugged

The Berkshire Unplugged guys kick off 2026 with Artist Takeover highlights from Bone Idle, 4Fingaz and Nolan Chenchery.

Charlie and Bray bring you Christmas afternoon festive radio with music, shoutouts from Berkshire and around the world. Plus the pilot episode of a brand-new radio soap in the making….Tilehursters!

Charlie and Bray kick open the festive season on the show with brand new Christmas singles from Eliza Beth and United Expressions. And a Christmas Unplugged Throwback from Berkshire punk rock stalwarts Launch Control. Plus the What’s On Gig Guide bringing you the best live music and festive events from The Purple Turtle, Sub89 and Siren Brewery.

Charlie and Bray are joined by Whitley’s no-nonsense rock band Sevasa to chat with them about their Greatest Hits album, the perception of their local communities, Berkshire bands of yesteryear, and the ever changing methods of promoting music today. Plus live music and entertainment recommendations from the Reading Community Gospel Choir, an open-mic night and a seasonal new metal and rock event...

Charlie and Bray are joined by ‘The Prince of Bass from Spencers Wood’ MC Inna for the first of two Artist Takeovers on the show this month to chat about the local drum and bass scene, his transition to becoming a vegan, calisthenics and caring for a loved one with dementia. Plus live music and entertainment recommendations including Bone Idle, Judge Jules and The Freemasons in the What's On Gig G...

Charlie and Bray end the month of November with brand new music from Love Byte the music project from the late Steve Dore from Nobodies Birthday. Plus music from a mysterious artist Ghost Melody. And this week’s Unplugged Throwback is from Adam & Elvis. Plus live music and entertainment recommendations in the What's On Gig Guide.

Charlie and Bray celebrate the 200th edition of the show with the radio world premiere of the brand new single from White Label, and two show exclusive unplugged performances from Kill Committee and Hot Property. Plus live music and entertainment recommendations in the What's On Gig Guide from Future Transmissions, Icey Music Presents and The Butler.

Charlie and Bray bring you the first radio airplay this week of the brand new singles from singer/songwriter Max Alexander, and the ‘Prince of Bass’ from Spencers Wood MC Inna. And this week’s Unplugged Throwback comes from indie-pop band Chalk City, plus live music and entertainment recommendations in the What's On Gig Guide.

This week sees the return of the Artist Takeover on Berkshire Unplugged, and Charlie and Bray are joined by The Outliers a four piece alt rock band from Bracknell who bring a fresh take on rock n roll. The band discuss the recent closure of an iconic music venue in Bracknell, their forthcoming gigs, influences and play three of their tracks as well. And we’ll also have our What’s On Gig Guide as w...

Charlie and Bray kick off November on this week’s show with music from Laura Loh, and former policeman turned blues musician Thomas Heppell. And this week’s Unplugged Throwback comes from Whitley’s finest musical export Sevasa. And live music and entertainment recommendations to check out over the coming week from Gospel Vibes and from The Butler in Reading.

Charlie and Bray usher in the long nights on this week’s show with brand new music from Purple Grace, alongside music from Puma Theory and an Unplugged Throwback from Courtney Wyatt. And live music and entertainment recommendations to check out over the coming week from Future Transmissions and Just The Tonic Comedy Club.

On this week’s show Charlie and Bray bring you music from Pixxi, Burn Stephens, and an Unplugged Throwback from Exit Ten. And live music and entertainment recommendations to check out over the coming week.

On this week’s show Charlie’s apprentice Bray from Bone-Idle brings you music from a singer/songwriter from Newbury Alisa Scott who has big aspirations for the future. And music from folk band Who Ate All The Crayons, and Twin Sun the DJ/producer duo from Reading who will be celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special event at The Oakford Social Club this coming weekend. Bray will also have...

This week sees the return of the Artist Takeover on Berkshire Unplugged, and Charlie and Bray are joined by the excellent, talented hip-hop, afro beats and gospel artist 4Fingaz. He discusses his time at university in Berkshire and Oxfordshire, his influences, his recent performance at the Readipop Fiesta, and a huge gospel event taking place in Reading next month. Plus Bray will give you his live...

On this week’s show Charlie and Bray from Bone Idle see out the month of September with a track from the brand new EP from the legendary indie-rock band Nobodies Birthday. Plus music from Sywren who are an alt rock/metal band who deliver emotionally charged anthems. And this week’s Unplugged Throwback comes from Concept who were a group of friends from Basingstoke who blended R&B, hip-hop, soul, r...

On this week’s show Charlie and his radio apprentice Bray from Bone Idle mark the astronomical end of summer, and jump into autumn with the radio world premiere of the brand new single from the four piece alt rock band from Bracknell The Outliers. Plus there’s music from White Label, and this week’s Unplugged Throwback comes from Dakorra showcasing the excellent vocal talents of Kate Herridge. Plu...

On this week’s show Charlie and Bray from Bone Idle catch up on all the festivities from the Readipop Fiesta where headline acts The Amazons and Roni Size performed to a packed house at Reading Student Union. There’s also music from 4Fingaz, and Matthew Hemmaty from Saturday afternoons on B Radio caught up with one of the event organisers Pete Wheeler for a chat. Plus Bray gives us an overview on...

On this week’s show Charlie is joined by Bray from Bone Idle to bring you the lead single from Berkshire’s leading country music artist Nicole Allan’s forthcoming EP. There’s also music from a dynamic four-piece band The Kokroachez. And this week’s Unplugged Throwband comes from a Berkshire R&B boyband Deaco. Plus Bray will give you his live gig and entertainment recommendations of events to check...

On this week’s show we have music from White Label who are an up-and-coming band with members from Bracknell and Newbury. Also from the singing farmer and songwriter from West Berkshire Conan Mac. And we have another track from the Berkshire dubstep duo Ghost Karate. Plus live gig and entertainment recommendations of events to check out in Berkshire over the coming week.

This week we are joined by the legendary indie-rock band Nobodies Birthday to preview some of the tracks from the forthcoming EP titled ‘1982’ as a tribute to the late and genuinely great Steve Dore. Charlie Charles catches up with the band to reminisce about Steve’s legacy and his love of music, and also the work of the local charities Daisy’s Dream and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance. We also ha...

Braidan, Alfie, Jake and Olly join Charlie Charles for an entertaining chat on the band’s influences, maintaining and growing their fanbase, interesting hobbies and more. Plus we play four of their songs as well that draws inspirations on lived experiences during their teenage years and adolescence.

Natalie Gray joins us on the show this week to chat about her journey into the world of music, her strong passion for the music scene in her hometown of Reading, and important lessons learnt from pursuing a career in music. We will also play a few of Natalie’s songs including her current single ‘Camouflage’ and a remix of one her tracks from UK garage stalwarts Ramsey & Fen. Plus live gig and ente...

On this week’s show we have music from a rising star who will be performing at this year’s Reading Festival V.I.C. Also music from a dynamic four-piece band with the name that no one can spell The Kokroachez. And this week’s Unplugged Throwback comes from a singing dentist from Berkshire, Carly B. Plus live gig and entertainment recommendations of events to check out in Berkshire over the coming w...

This week we bring you the brand new single from the singer, songwriter and farmer from West Berkshire, Conan Mac. Also music from a band suggested by one of you that brings grungey indie and scatterbrain rock, Stupidchief. And we also bring you another acoustic performance from the band who merged rap, rock and blues together 13D. Plus live gig and entertainment recommendations of events to check...

On this week’s show we bring you the recent single from a four piece rock band from rising stars from Reading, Bone Idle. Also music from Berkshire’s digital sound boy, Benny Page. And this week’s Unplugged Throwback comes from one of the most highly versatile groups from the Berkshire music scene, Hot Property. Plus live gig and entertainment recommendations of events to check out in Berkshire ov...