Portsmouth People, Portsmouth Stories

Andy Grays and David Robinson joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the Blues Jam at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Ian James catches up with Helena Woolley and El Roberts, who recently won an award at the Student Impact Awards for setting up the Illustration Society, and Dan McCabe, an academic in Visual Communications.

Rosie Hollins who made the final of The Road To Victorious competition earlier this year, joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her show at the Wedgewood Rooms

Helen Salsbury & Nicky Thomas from Pens of the Earth joined Paul Marsh in the studio, to talk about the Wild Seas, Wilder Cities, Audiobook Showcase at Portsmouth Guildhall. All proceeds go to the Solent Seagrass Restoration Project. The audiobook was funded by Portsmouth Creates and recorded at Casemates Studios. Find out more at pensoftheearth.co.uk/audiobook

Becki Simmons (Spark), Clare Martin (Pompey ITC), Kirsty Robertson (Motiv8) & Simon Ingram (Politely Rebellious) spoke to Paul Marsh in the studio about Abseiling the Spinnaker Tower for Charity.

Verity and Liz from Theatre Arts Starburst Performers joined Brendan McCarthy in the studio to discuss their upcoming children's theatre show The Magic Crayon which is being performed at Chichester Fringe on Saturday 13th June.

Kev McCormack aka Kitman Kev on leaving Portsmouth FC after 27 years and doing a tell all show. Friday 19th June: A Special Evening with Kevin McCormack at The Gaiety Southsea. https://book.events/kev/2026-06-19/46837

Kelly Haswell joined Paul Marsh in the studio to look at what Portsmouth Guildhall have coming up in June.

Jazzy Paige joined Paul Marsh & Casey Major Bunce in the studio to talk about her song that has been at the number 1 spot in the local music chart for over a month

Sally Hawkins from Conscious Cocktail Company, who recently won three bronze medals on the international stage, joined Paul Marsh in the studio

Ian Douglas & James Wilson joined Paul Marsh in the studio, to talk about the play The Sock which takes a tough look at Alzheimer's. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sock-tickets-1984196772961?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Dylan and Jarrod joined Brendan McCarthy to discuss their upcoming production of Blood Brothers. The play version of Willy Russel's classic is on at The Trinity Church Theatre on Albert Road, Southsea from Wednesday 27th May

Steve Spears joined Paul Marsh & Casey Major Bunce in the studio to talk about running 100 miles in 24 hours to raise money for the Purbrook Park PE department https://www.gofundme.com/f/purbrook-park-school-pe-department

Lisa Strain of Ashton Pictures joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her latest projects including The Last Crone and Dead Man's Hand.

Joycer meets Dan Muir from The Pelham Arms on Chichester Road to talk about the pub's upcoming festival, Pelfest.

Jamie Pembroke, the Baltimore Ravens International Fan of the year, joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her trip to the NFL and going viral.

Jake & Charlie from Mother Shipton joined Paul Marsh in the studio talk about their new single and give us an exclusive listen on their next release

George Burrows, Professor of Music and Theatre at University of Portsmouth joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about Freda Swain & the BBC Friday Night is Music Night at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Alice Hudson and Andy Foster from the Wedgewood Rooms joined Paul Marsh & Casey Major Bunce in the studio to talk about the Homegrown Sounds shows they have coming up this summer

Lucy Babb and Ana Gillespie from Crying Out Loud joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about The Point Is Portsmouth & 432 Fratton in June. Find out more here - https://cryingoutloud.org/projects/the-point-is-portsmouth/ 

Joe Weston-McDowell from Motiv8, Kirsty Hill from Mountjoy & Luke Holly from LJH Electrical joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the Roaring 20s Gala evening

Mike Wood MBE, founder and chairman of the charity Disabled Sailors Association, joined Paul Marsh in the studio.

Darren Gamblen went along to Hilsea Lido and caught up with Harry Smith, Director of Sea Lanes, and Ed who is a lifeguard.

Caroline Brennan meets Dan Hadley who is walking the entire English coastline to raise money for the Silkworth Project (addiction recovery charity), and Kirsty from the charity.

Andy Grays spoke to Jon Brown ahead of Portsmouth Comic Con 2026.