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The Durham Podcast

The Durham Podcast

Hosted by Durham OnAir & Emma Hignett

Episodes

64

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN-GB

About the show

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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October 16, 2026Episode 859 min

Series 5 Ep 8 - Danny Macnamara, We Will Rock You, Bill Ward & Russell Lucas

This month we talked to the cast of We Will Rock You at Darlington Hippodrome. We catch up with Danny Macnamara from Embrace on his new tour and book. Actor Bill Ward discusses performing 12 Angry Men in Darlington and performer Russell Lucas discusses his play "Third Class - A Titanic Story" ahead of it's visit to The Witham in Barnard Castle.

September 29, 2026Episode 71 hr 2 min

Series 5 Ep 7 - Myleene Klass, Lemn Sissay, North East Independent Book Fest & Dean Midas

In this episode Sam chats to Myleene Klass about children moving to university, Lemn Sissay comes on to discuss his live show at Gala Durham and discuss his career. We also chat to Ryan and Karen Crear about Durham Indie Book Festival. Stuart chats to local film maker Dean Midas about his latest projects.

September 13, 2026Episode 61 hr 13 min

Great North Run '26 Best Bits feat. Andy Burnham

The best of Durham OnAir's great north run special, featuring; Prime Minister Andy Burnham, NE Mayor Kim McGuinness, Beh Shepherd & Chris Kamara, Helen Skelton, Brendan Foster, Dan Burn, Traitors star Rachel Duffy and many more!

September 11, 2026Episode 556 min

Series 5 Ep 5 - Great North Run Tyne Bridge, Sarah Seed, An Evening of Kate Bush, Hari Budha

In this Episode Sam chats to Derick Jackson and Graham Ravenhall as they prepare to run the Great North Run dressed as the Tyne Bridge, to raise money for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Their Instagram is @GNRTyneBridge. We're also chatting to Sarah Seed, County Durham author of the book "Dare To Choose You", Chris Buckle on producing "An Evening of Kate Bush" at Durham Cathedral and Hari Budha Magar MBE on disability visability within A.i. As always, you can listen to Durham OnAir 24/7 through the free Durham OnAir app and on DAB Radio!

July 31, 2026Episode 41 hr 0 min

Series 5 Ep 4: Durham Fringe 2026 Show Previews 1

We're talking to performers and organisers behind The Durham Fringe Festival 2026. In this episode you'll hear interviews with; Dr Stephen Cronin, The Marsh Family Singers, Comedian Richard Cobb, The Last Days of Trump, Comedian Richard Pulston & TIN Theatre and their play Room 504.

July 16, 2026Episode 333 min

Series 5 Ep 3 - Derren Brown, Peter Dixon and Councillor Jill Campbell

In this episode Damian chats to Derren Brown about his new show Only Human which plays The Stockton Globe! Stuart chats to Peter Dixon about the Saturday Sessions, a showcase of great comedy, taking place in Barnard Castle. He also chats to Councillor Jill Campbell on her love on running and her raising cash for Teesdale Day Clubs.

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!

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.

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?".

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.

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