The Durham Podcast

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Jan 2026

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From the heart of Durham, The Durham Podcast brings Durham to you ... what's happening in the city and across the County, meet some of Durham's independent businesses, discover things to do, places to go from both the residents' and the students' point of view.

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June 16, 2026Episode 233 min

Series 5 Ep 2 - Strictly Come Dancing Pro Kai Widdrington & Durham Jazz Festival

The podcast is back after an extended break, bringing you news and chats about everything happening across the County this summer! In this episode we speak to Kai Widdrington about his tour Evolution visiting the north east. We also talk to John Lyons, part of the team organising the first ever Durham Jazz Festival! Win Tickets to Lewis Capaldi, Paul Weller or Wolf Alice! Download the FREE Durham OnAir app and click win!

January 30, 2026Episode 130 min

Series 5 Ep 1 - Commedian Russell Howard and Louise McGill

The Durham Podcast returns for 2026, bringing you interesting conversation with people doing amazing things across County Durham. Russell Howard joins Damian to discuss his current UK Tour, visiting Stockton Globe this weekend. Guest Louise McGill discusses her work with the British Heart Foundation, and how she survived at heart attack at 53 years old. Win Tickets to Lewis Capaldi, Paul Weller or Wolf Alice! Download the FREE Durham OnAir app and click win!

November 12, 2025Episode 721 min

Series 4 Ep 7 - Lumiere Special - Why is Lumiere ending?

Sam chats to Helen Marriage, the Director of Artichoke, to discuss highlights from Durham Lumiere. He asks why Durham was chosen to host the festival back in 2009 and gets an answer to "Why is this the last Lumiere festival in Durham?". Win Tickets to Lewis Capaldi, Paul Weller or Wolf Alice! Download the FREE Durham OnAir app and click win!

October 6, 2025Episode 651 min

Series 4 Ep 6 - Tim Peak, Steve Tilston Folk Music, 'Honestly' Play, Barnard Castle Business.

Damian speaks to Astronaut Tim Peak on visiting space and Stockton. Sam speaks to the director of the play "Honestly" visiting County Durham and Darlington. Emma talks to Gail Col from Barnard Castle Business Networking. Stuart chats to Folks singer Steve Tilson about his final release. Win Tickets to Lewis Capaldi, Paul Weller or Wolf Alice! Download the FREE Durham OnAir app and click win!

August 31, 2025Episode 51 hr 2 min

Series 4 Ep 5 - Graeme Danby Singer, Shvorne Marks in 2:22, Katrina Fisher MMA, Supreme Queen

It's a packed episode with Sam and Damian chatting to four great guests. Graeme Danby is an operatic bass originally from Durham who is performing "Songs From The North East" at Redhills, Shvorne Marks is appearing in the spooky play 2:22 at Sunderland Empire Theatre, Katrina Fisher is doing well on the international MMA stage and Supreme Queen, the ultimate Queen tribute are visiting the North East. Win Tickets to Lewis Capaldi, Paul Weller or Wolf Alice! Download the FREE Durham OnAir app and click win!

August 20, 2025Episode 456 min

Series 4 Ep 4 - New College Durham, Judith Porter, LUMIERE Winners, Totally Tina

Sam chats to the Vice Principle of New College Durham Alison Maynard about A Level and T Level results, Judith Porter the local marathon running sensation who is still running in her 70's, the winners of the Durham Lumiere BELIEVE scheme who will be showing their work in November and Justine Riddoch who is bringing her show Totally Tina to the region over the next few months. Win Tickets to Lewis Capaldi, Paul Weller or Wolf Alice! Download the FREE Durham OnAir app and click win!

July 24, 2025Episode 328 min

Series 4 Ep 3 - The HandleBards & Jam Tub at Durham Fringe

This week Sam chats to actress Sarah Bulmer from The Handlebards about their touring production of Much Ado About Nothing which is coming to Wharton Park in August. We also chat to Jam Tub, a young band from Durham who are performing at The Durham FringeWin Tickets to Lewis Capaldi, Paul Weller or Wolf Alice! Download the FREE Durham OnAir app and click win!

July 18, 2025Episode 257 min

Series 4 Ep 2 - Staindrop Carnival, Tanfield Railway, Rustie Lee, Amity Miller

In this Episode we hear highlights from our live coverage of Staindrop Village Carnival, we talk to the members of the public who were there and the businesses in attendance. Sam talks to David Watchman the general manager of Tanfield Railway about their 300th Birthday celebrations and their BBC documentary. Rustie Lee talks to Sam about DIY and Amity Miller tells us about their upcoming Durham Fringe Festival shows, we also hear a track from his new album. Win Tickets to Lewis Capaldi, Paul Weller or Wolf Alice! Download the FREE Durham OnAir app and click win!

July 4, 2025Episode 128 min

Series 4 Ep 1 - Durham County Show 2025 & Thorpe Farm

The Durham Podcast is back with a regular series bringing you all the latest from events across the County for the summer. In this episode Sam talks to Dawn Roe of The Durham County Show, and Emma chats to Harvey Barkes from Thorpe Farm. Win Tickets to Lewis Capaldi, Paul Weller or Wolf Alice! Download the FREE Durham OnAir app and click win!

June 6, 2025Episode 1227 min

Durham Pride 2025

A special episode of The Durham Podcast featuring the speeches from Durham Pride 2025. Featuring speech from: Mel Metcalf, Mayor of Durham Liz Brown, Simon Forrest Principle of Hill Bede College, Joy Allen the Police and Crime commissioner and more. Win Tickets to Lewis Capaldi, Paul Weller or Wolf Alice! Download the FREE Durham OnAir app and click win!