Undercurrent Stories

The amazing story of how a disused quarry was bought for £1.00 and is being transformed into a wildlife haven. Set in the English Lincolnshire village of Langtoft, Augy Harrison takes us on a guided tour of Penfield Nature Reserve. We hear how a team of village volunteers are working to maintain and develop the former quarry into an area where wild plants, insects, birds and animals can flourish....

Today's show features Lisa Westcott Wilkins. With her interest and passion for archaeology, Lisa is founder and CO-CEO of DigVentures, a social enterprise, which organises crowdfunded archaeological excavation experiences. Always wanted to try archaeology? This is your chance! Lisa explains how you can become involved and  can get hands-on and support great archaeology. The digs are all lead...

In today’s show  I am joined by Alex Gardiner ex SAS Squadron Commander and author of ‘The Devil’s Magistrate’ his first book. Alex  served as an officer in the Royal Greenjackets, and then as a troop and squadron commander in 22 SAS before leaving the British Army to command 1st Regiment The Sultan’s Special Force in Southern Oman. Since then, he has covered conflict in Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, Afgh...

In today’s show we welcome Barbara Calvano. Barbara  is an intuitive angel and life coach as well as being an actor and artist. In addition  she also hosts her own weekly podcast, ‘Lets ask the Angels.’ We have covered many topics on Undercurrent Stories and this is the first time that we have explored a spiritual theme. The conversation was enjoyable and interesting and one in which I am sure wil...

In today’s show  I am once again delighted to be joined by Colin Crabbe.  Colin is a former Formula 1 Team owner, a racing driver and an eminent restorer and dealer of historic classic racing cars.  In this interview Colin talk’s about how he became known as one of the last privateer’s in Formula 1 setting up his own team for the 1969 and 1970 Formula 1 seasons with the first race being the Monaco...

Tucked away just 2 miles east of the famous Great North Road near Clipsham in Rutland, lies one of England’s great hidden gems, Yew Tree Avenue. Yew Tree Avenue is over 200 years old, consisting of over 150 clipped Yew Trees in all manner of unusual shapes. Once the carriage driveway to Clipsham Hall, the Avenue was a famous tourist destination until lack of funding and maintenance caused it to fa...

Today’s show features international Record Producer Mark SevenV and international Soul Music presenter, Garry Williams. In the show we discuss Mark’s musical journey. First raised on classical music and big bands as a drummer in his native country of France, Mark’s life has been involved in  music production in the UK, USA and other countries where he has worked with many artists. Mark tells us ab...

Francis Dunnery operates as a Multi-Media Artist. His work combines music, humor, video, literature, performance art, philosophy and blistering electric guitar.  Francis first hit the public stage back in the eighties as lead vocalist and guitarist for the popular progressive rock band ‘It Bites’ and enjoyed early chart success throughout Europe and Asia. He has since enjoyed a diverse musical car...

Described as, "The new brewing superstar," on the cover  of CAMRA's latest  beer magazine, today's show features Jaega Wise, Head Brewer of East London's Wild Card Brewery.  Jaega gives a unique insight into her life as a TV & Radio Presenter, the brewing industry and her work  as a campaigner.  She talks about her new book, 'Wild Brews' released 19th May and...

Zal describes the influences that got him playing guitar in the 1960s. We hear how he found fame during the heyday and excesses of the 1970s playing on hits such as Delilah, Boston Tea Party and the Faith Healer with the Sensational Alex Harvey Band.  We learn the reasons behind his iconic white mime makeup! We hear stories about his guitar work with Nazareth, Elkie Brooks, Bonnie Tyler and Midge...

In this episode we hear from  Yuri Yastavny, co-owner of Pravda Beer in Lviv, Ukraine.   It was just after 5am on 24th February when news of the Russian invasion reached the Pravda craft brewery in Lviv, in western Ukraine. Pravda had just started making one of their award winning beers. On finishing the beer they decided to release the recipes for five of their beers, encouraging other breweries...

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, St Olga’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Peterborough UK, has acted as a hub for donations. With its many volunteers it is managing to send 2 lorries a week to Ukraine to give medical and other desperately needed supplies to the Ukrainian people. We hear from Alla and Emma about the extraordinary and wonderful work that is going on at the Church and how it...

In today’s show I’m joined by James Albon. James is an award winning  British illustrator and author of graphic novels. He studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art and went on to a postgraduate scholarship at the Royal Drawing School in London. He was awarded the Gwen May award from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers in 2012 and was a finalist in the Observer/Cape/Comica Graphic Shor...

Today's show features Colin Crabbe. Colin is a  former Formula 1 Team owner, a racing driver and an eminent restorer and dealer of historic classic racing cars.  In his book, ‘The Thrill of the Chase’, Colin takes us on an exciting  journey right through from his childhood, then as a Captain in the Scots Guards, his motor racing career and a life tracking down classic racing cars throughout t...

*'Over the course of the past two decades beer as we know it has changed forever. Taking their cues from the craft beer revolution in the US and the resurrection of traditional styles in continental Europe, the brewers of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have carved out a unique and world leading beer culture'* (Excerpt from * Modern British Beer ). In today’s show I am joined by Matth...

In today’s show we talk to a man who looks after bees on the roofs of skyscrapers in New York City.  His name is Andrew Cote and he is  a fourth generation beekeeper, president of the New York Beekeepers Association and has his own honey business, Andrew’s Honey. He is author of ‘Honey and Venom: Confessions of an Urban Beekeeper’ and with his organisation, Bees Without Borders, he travels annuall...

With Guy Fawkes night on the 5th November another chance to hear this fascinating episode which was originally released in November 2020. This is a repeat. In the UK when we think of Bonfire Night on 5th November, we tend to just think of Guy Fawkes however, my guest today explains how Guy Fawkes was just one of a group of conspirators led by Robert Catesby, the mastermind behind the plot to blow...

In today's show we welcome back James Horton, author of the Blue Swords Crimes and Crests Saga series of books. James has just published Blue Swords, Broken Oath the sequel to his first novel. The book is set in the fictional town of Stanford in medieval times and contains themes such as murder, corruption and romance. In this inspirational episode  we hear how James's career as a police...

Today's show features multi- talented designer, sculptor, teacher and author, Raef Baldwin. Working  in several media, producing garden objects, and sculpture, as well as decorative pieces and furniture for the home. His work has been  described  as consistently playful and inventive  and pieces include weathervanes, fountains, wall mirrors, birdtables, chairs, cupboards, ceramics and opulent...

My guest today has spent his life exposing the abuse of human rights in conflict zones throughout the world. From Yemen to Iraq, from Afghanistan to Syria with his multi award winning film company, Clover Films, Jamie Doran has investigated the facts and uncovered the truth on what’s really going on behind the mainstream media headlines. I was fortunate to catch up with Jamie shortly after his ret...

In today’s show I am joined by Darren Gregory. Darren is an amateur brewer with his own electric brewery named Red Barron Brewery. In this episode Darren and I talk about our shared interest for brewing beer, swap tips and generally enthuse about our hobby.  Cheers! The conversation features; Learning how to brew Methods of brewing The amateur brewing community Water, Malt, Hops and Yeast Process...

Today on the show I am delighted to welcome Jan Irvin. Jan is an independent researcher, author and lecturer and hosts the Logos Media Podcast. Renowned for fact checking and using critical thinking to uncover the truth, Jan joins me to discuss the Trivium and Logical Fallacies. Both are concepts that go back to ancient times and are arguably more important than ever for use as tools in helping us...

Based in Stamford, England,  Alex and Nuria tell the story of how they were inspired to grow some chilli plants during the first lockdown in the Spring of 2020.  Producing some bottles of hot chilli sauce from the fruits of the plants and with positive feedback from their family and friends we hear how they were both encouraged to start selling their sauces.  Fast forward to Spring 2021 and they n...

Today's show  features widely published and highly respected investigative journalist, Robin Jones. Robin has written many books on on Britain’s railway history and is currently the editor of Heritage Railway Magazine. In this episode Robin gives an excellent succinct account on the history of the British railways.  We talk about the  campaign to save a threatened disused 19th century Victori...

In today’s show  I am delighted to be joined by Mick Burgoyne. Mick is one half of the folk/rock duo, Fresh Maggots, which also features Leigh Dolphin.  Originally from Nuneaton in Warwickshire, England, the band's first self titled album was released in October 1971 on RCA records followed by a single. Playing the university circuit and clubs such as the famous  Marquee club in London, the b...