Hosted by Durham OnAir & Emma Hignett · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 58 episodes
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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.
Durham OnAir & Emma Hignett hosts The Durham Podcast, a society show with 58 episodes published.
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 e
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 w
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 festi
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.
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 th
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 Lumie
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 a
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 manag
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
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
Sam chats to Glenda Young about her new book "The Toffee Factory Girls" and Emma chats to those involved in Durham Children's Book Festival coming later in August. Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station
We chat to two stars of the Durham Fringe Festival, Molly Farquah and Jessa Liversidge, who tell us about the shows they are bringing to the festival. Click here to learn how to hear your local radio station for Durham 2
We chat to Amity Miller and Steve Pledger, both artists who will be appearing at The Durham Fringe Festival at the end of July. Emma chats to The Durham Pointers about their role in the city and what their role will enta
It's been a while, but we're back! Sam chats to Andys Man Club and looks at The Bowes Museum Summer Markets. Stuart chats to Chief Constable Bacon from Durham Constabulary.
Sam chats to the MD of Bells Fish and chips about the National Fish and Chips awards and preparations for Good Friday. Writer Cait Scott tells us about her new children's book, and Neal Foster tells us about starting in
We're back after a month off! Sam chats to DJ Judge Jules ahead of his gig in Stockton, we interview protesters at County Hall who are campaigning against the defunding of the WEA, Simon Kitchen who is walking from Durha
Emma chats to Alice about all the events of Lunar New Year Sam chats to Hugh Cornwell, ex member of The Strangelers, about his new solo album and tour. Matthew Chats to Jen& Live, the winners of The Voice UK from County
Welcome to a huge Christmas edition of The Durham Podcast. Sam chats to Dave Hill, from Slade, about the bands latest tour and 'that' Christmas song! He also speaks to Mike Tomkins from Masterchef about how to cook the p
Emma chats to Michael Hemple about the Childrens Lantern Parade at Durham Cathedral & the St Nicholas Service. Sam chats to Fatima Whitbread about her experience in the fostering service and tells us about her memories o
We're back for series 3! Emma chats to Alice from Durham Markets about the Youth Market. Sam chats to Dave Turner, who stars in Ken Loaches latest film 'The Old Oak'. The film is set in Durham, and Dave, a retired fire f
Russell Howard
comedian
1 appearance on this show
Hugh Cornwell
1 appearance on this show
Dave Hill
Senior Director of Business Development · NAMI Orange County
1 appearance on this show
Dave Turner
mastering engineer
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Heaton
1 appearance on this show
Paul Howard
Computer Analyst · Durham BID
1 appearance on this show
Jeremy Vine
2 appearances on this show
Chris Howell
Chief Information Officer · Chris Howell Communications
1 appearance on this show
Ellie White
North East Author · House Of Fools
1 appearance on this show
Dave Wilson
Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development at Ryan Companies · The Stroke Association
1 appearance on this show
Mike Norris
author · Ontario Pro Challenge Series
1 appearance on this show
Anna Webb
dog enthusiast
1 appearance on this show
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