Talking Teesdale

We're back! It's been a while but the new-look and re-branded Talking Teesdale podcast (previously In the Spotlight) is here! We're talking to Peter Donegan, son of the King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan, who is bringing a show which celebrates his dad's life and music to The Witham on Friday May 16. We also catch up with Leah Hobson, who has published her second short fable, and find out what's comin...

In the final episode of series two of In the Spotlight, there's a double dose of comedy with guests Connor Burns and Mark Nelson, plus news of a new take on a Dickens classic from Count Arthur String and a look at what's coming up at The Witham in the next few days.

Actor Liz Grand joins us to chat about her play Where is Mrs Christie? which she brings to The Witnam stage on Thursday, February 8. Plus news of a solo show by Fun Lovin' Criminals' frontman Huey Morgan, a gig by Eddie and the Hotrods and a what's on round-up

Comedian Janey Godley chats to Stuart Laundy about her Not Dead Yet tour and much else ahead of her show at The Witham on Tuesday, February 6. Plus news of a solo show by Martin Fry, who as lead singer with the band ABC, was one of the biggest stars of the 80s and a look at what's coming up at The Witham

Squeeze legend Chris Difford chats to us ahead of his solo tour show at The Witham on Tuesday, January 30, plus news of a couple of familiar faces returning with family shows for the Easter holidays and what's on in the next few days.

We're back for 2024 and our first guest is young Mancunian singer-songwriter Izzie Walsh who is performing at The Witham on Saturday, January 20. Plus news of a Joni Mitchell tribute show that is already proving popular and our regular what's on round-up

With 2024 just around the corning, Jane Woodward and Peter Dixon join host Stuart Laundy to look forward to what's heading to The Witham stages in the first couple of months of the new year.

Everything you need to know about what's going on at The Witham throughout December along with news of a gig from Show of Hands frontman Steve Knightley.

Alasdair Roberts, of The Furrow Collective, chats about the group's new album and tour, which kicks off at The Witham on December 1. Plus news of more 2024 gigs including the return of A Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel and Morgan and West.

The Witham takes centre stage this week as we chat to those involved improving its visibility with some top notch illuminations. Plus music from Izzie Walsh and Manfred Mann, both of who are booked to play next year.

Olivier-award winning actor Guy Masterson joins Stuart Laundy to talk about all things acting, including the solo show of A Christmas Carol which he is bringing to The Witham on November 24. Plus a new single from Ian Bailey, who will entertain us at a gig next year and news of new shows now on sales from Izzy Walsh and the Jive Aces

Lucy Ward explains how a singer from Derbyshire hooked up with performers from Iceland and Canada to record an album and embark on a UK tour. Plus news of a gig next year from Jim Boden and the Remnant Kings

This week we chat to actress Liz Grand ahead of her show Enid Blyton – Noddy, Big Ears and Lashings of Controversy. We look forward to panto season and there's news of a Status Quo tribute gig that's sure to delight rock fans. All this plus a look at what's coming up in the next few days.

We catch up with the Castle Players busy rehearsing for their latest production, Our Town. Plus Jo Caulfield chats about her new tour show and news of a show by the Three Degrees next year.

Actor Jonathan Goodwin joins us ahead of his visit to The Witham in November to chat about Sherlock Holmes, his love of Victorian and Edwardian fiction and much else besides. There's music from Scottish folk trio Salt House, who are heading this way next March and a look at what's coming up

Comedian Markus Birdman chats about his new tour show Platinum and how his experiences recovering from a stroke in 2021 form the basis of the show. Plus news of a gig from Mark Harrison in February next year and the regular what's on slot with Jane Woodward.

A fascinating chat with Colin Hall about the show he is bringing to The Witham with his old friend Bob Harris about the songs Lennon and McCartney wrote for other artists during the 1960s. Plus news of a gig next year by Tommy BLaize, lead singer with the Strictly Come Dancing backing band and a look at what's coming up in the week ahead.

We're back after our summer break for season 2! This week's show is a look at the autumn programme. Peter Dixon, promoter with Funny Way To Be chats about what's coming up and the comedy front and Jane Woodward joins host Stuart Laundy to chat about forthcoming theatre, music and more.

What better to do on a pretty average August bank holiday weekend than share some new music from artists coming to The Witham? There's the NE Street Band's version of the Springsteen classic Born to Run; a track from the forthcoming new album from Starlite & Campbell and the lead track from Ian M Bailey's as yet untitled new album. Enjoy!

In the final show of the first season, special guest is Roy Gullane of The Tannahill Weavers, who are coming to The Witham on September 15. Plus news of a show by 80s pop superstar Paul Young and the usual what's on round-up.

An entertaining chat with Eddie Lundon, founder member of China Crisis, on everything from being championed by John Peel and Janice Long to 80s retro tours, plus news of a gig next year from cross over blues artist Ajay Srivastav and our regular look at what's coming up.

An update on the Teesdale Business Awards as the deadline for nominations approaches. Plus, Kitchen Zoo, which is bringing family show The Tortoise and the Hare to The Witham on Tuesday, July 25. There's also what's on and news of a fabulous Abba tribute show coming in October.

It's laughter all the way this week with six comedians heading to Barnard Castle in the last week of July to preview shows they are taking to Edinburgh – promoter Peter Dixon outlines what's in stores and special guest is Anth Young. Plus we've the usual look at what's coming up including a tribute to ELO and a stage play featuring a former Dr Who.

Suzi Starlite and Simon Campbell chat about getting into shape for a UK tour, a "whirlwind musical romance" and there's an exclusive first play of a track from their new album Starlite. One which will be released in September. Plus news of tickets on sale for The Manfreds and what's coming up in the next few days.

This week, we chat to actress Alison Skilbeck about her critically acclaimed play Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London... and playing the femme fatale Helen from Tadcaster in the Alan Plater TV classic The Beiderbecke Affair! Plus news of more live theatre and a gig featuring 80s chart-toppers Hue and Cry