April Ashley: The Vogue model from Liverpool
We trace the remarkable life of a pioneering trans woman who forged her own path with courage and determination. From her early years in Liverpool to the world she built beyond it, April became a cele...
4 Jun 20min
Albert Richards: The Wallasey War Artist
In the Walker Art Gallery collection, alongside works by the likes of Lucien Freud and Rose Wylie, is a rather unusual portrait of a barefoot man in a grey suit. The surrealist portrait is of and by W...
8 Mai 30min
The Craftivist Collective: Making change, one stitch at a time
Discover how Everton's very own Sarah P Corbett turned her activism learnt at a local level into a worldwide crafting movement.
2 Apr 42min
John Middleton, The Childe of Hale: A tall tale from the 16th century.
In this episode, we uncover the history of John Middleton, aka the Childe of Hale. Born in 1578, in the village of Hale, John Middleton was a man who allegedly grew to a height of 9ft 3 inches. Known ...
5 Mar 24min
The Old Dock: Hidden history beneath your feet
Built in the early 18th century, the Old Dock was the world’s first purpose-built commercial wet dock. Its creation marked the beginning of Liverpool’s transformation into a major hub of European trad...
5 Feb 21min
Ensemble 10:10: Liverpool's contemporary classical pioneers
In this episode we journey through nearly thirty years of musical experimentation and innovation with Liverpool's contemporary classical pioneers - Ensemble 10:10. Formed in 1997, the Ensemble has es...
2 Okt 202533min
The Abdullah Quilliam Society: Britain's first mosque
In this episode we explore the foundation of Britain's first mosque, and the life and times of its enigmatic founder, Abdullah Quilliam. Quilliam established the mosque in 1887, having embraced Islam ...
3 Sep 202535min
DIY Cinema Clubs: Beyond the blockbusters
Liverpool is enjoying an underground cinema renaissance and in this episode, we speak to three of the people at the heart of Liverpool's DIY film club revival. First we speak with 18:33 Films co-found...
3 Jul 202537min
