Bristol Community FM Podcasts

In this episode, BCfm teams up with the NHS to talk all things infection prevention and protecting our communities. Presenter Mattie Goddard is joined by Dr Geeta Iyer, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, to discuss the pressures facing the NHS, simple everyday actions that help reduce the spread of infections, and why vaccinations matter for individ...

In August 2024, unrest swept across the UK after the tragic killings in Southport, fuelled by online misinformation and weaponised fears about migration. In Bristol, the tension erupted in Castle Park and outside the Mercure Hotel, where asylum seekers were housed. The police presence was thin. The danger was real. And yet, what happened next was extraordinary, ordinary Bristolians put their bodie...

Join presenter Jacqueline Walker for a captivating journey into the origins of Methodism in Bristol, the life and legacy of John Wesley, and the enduring significance of The New Room – the oldest Methodist building in the world. With insights from historian Tom Brothwell of the Bristol History Podcast, we trace Wesley’s remarkable story from his early life in Epworth, his spiritual transformation...

South Asian Voices Bristol CIC Presents Empowering Women Through Menopause Podcast. Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund! Host Sheetal Jethwa talks Menopause and experiences. Each episode allows us to navigate the challenging path making it more bearable and less scary. Sheetal is joined by Experts.

Last year, BCfm presenter Sue went to Palestine for three months as a human rights monitor on the West Bank. “I didn’t realise what life was like under a military occupation until I got there,” she said. “ Every week something new shocked me.”. This is Shocks of Occupation Pt 1 - Settlers & the Bedouin .

A Tribute to Jerry Cowhig who passed away on Friday 23rd May 2025. Anneka Sutcliffe & Pat Hart play messages, music & tributes to Jerry in a special show recorded on 5th June 2025. The tribute show is followed by Jerry's last ever broadcast on Bcfm Radio. On the morning of his passing he came to the BCfm studios and broadcast his classical hour live. He will be sadly missed but also remembered. Fr...

This re-edited radio documentary produced by Patrick Hart & Ivan Jackson gives a snapshot of some untold stories from World War two. Some great music of the time and real insights into those soldiers of Global Majority backgrounds that have never really been celebrated. First broadcast as a 12 hour feature on Bcfm Radio on VE Day 75 - 8th March 2020

On Thursday 1 May 2025 residents across Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire will head to the polls to elect the next Mayor of the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). In the run-up to this important vote, BCfm in partnership with other local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations hosted a Mayoral hustings on Tuesday 23 April. The event p...

If you love the iconic Shades Of Soul shows on Bcfm Radio then you'll love this 2 hour mix of some of their favourite jamz

Settle down to some classic old skool Slow Jamz and romantic ballads from the Shades of Soul team on Bcfm Radio

This is India's first solo show following her regular feature role on the iconic Bcfm Radio show Shades of Soul. In this podcast that was originally broadcast on Christmas day 2024, India explores some of her music selections from the show and explains why the artists and songs resonate with her. A great listen for music lovers looking for something new.

Following the disturbances across the UK in the summer of 2024, award winning podcast producers Bcfm Radio held a special celebration & discussion around South Asian Heritage Month. Broadcasters Pat Hart & Sheetal Jethwa spoke to Abdul Malik, Sonia Mumtaz, Monira Chowdhury & DJ Sanj about Identity, music, culture and how we move forward in the UK.

Paul Stephenson – A Tribute Join us for a special tribute show honouring the life and legacy of Paul Stephenson, a pioneering civil rights activist and true hero of our time. In celebration of his remarkable journey, Sherrie Eugene-Hart and Patrick Hart will be revisiting some of Paul’s most impactful moments, including his powerful acceptance speech from the 2017 Bristol Diversity Awards. We’ll a...

Halloween Horror was originally produced in 2014 by Tristan B, and has been remixed many times since. To celebrate the 10th anniversary it's been edited for the first time as a podcast. Featuring a non-stop soundtrack of Halloween tunes, scary music, spooky poems and clips from the greatest horror movies ever made. Not suitable for young children or anyone who scares easily. Listen if you dare!

Treatment roulette serves up chemotherapy, so Pat and Laura talk about their experiences. You’re probably familiar with the name, but what happens when you, or someone you know is in treatment? What’s it actually like?

What's it actually like? There are many different tests and treatments that can come with getting a cancer diagnosis. But what's it like when you experience them? This is what you asked us following episode one of the podcast. Fellow bald Bristol broadcasters and cancer friends Pat Hart and Laura Rawlings spin the new 'procedure roulette'. Today it lands on endoscopies and colonoscopies - what a c...

Cancer sucks. Join Bristol's bald broadcasters Laura Rawlings and Pat Hart for an honest and open conversation about living with cancer. With no plan or producer, the mics open for a 30-minute chat. Nothing is off limits - which leads to an emotional, illuminating, and inspiring listen.

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England. In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we delve into their experiences, aspirations, and th...

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England. In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we delve into their experiences, aspirations, and th...

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England. In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we delve into their experiences, aspirations, and th...

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England. In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we delve into their experiences, aspirations, and th...

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England. In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we delve into their experiences, aspirations, and th...

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England. In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we delve into their experiences, aspirations, and th...

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England. In this episode, part of the YOUTH interviews, captures the essence of being a teenager and young person in Bristol exploring the city through the eyes of its young inhabitants. Join us as we delve into their experiences, aspirations, and th...

Over two years, BCfm Radio recorded 30 oral history interviews for M Shed, part of Bristol Museums, in partnership with the University of the West of England. Bristol is a city of vibrant diversity, home to people from all walks of life. In this episode, part of the IDENTITY interviews, we delve into the lives of people from different backgrounds and identities, exploring their experiences, perspe...