National Museums Liverpool Podcast

In this episode we go behind the scenes of one of the most beloved events in city's cultural calendar, Africa Oyé. We chat to Paul Duhaney, Africa Oyé’s Artistic Director and Dave McTague, the festiva...

4 Jun 202534min

Celebrate 133 years of sporting history at one of football’s most enduring arenas - Goodison Park. In this episode we look back at 133 years of sporting heritage as the curtain comes down on Everton'...

2 Mai 202547min

This episode rolls through the history of Liverpool's premier skate shop, Lost Art. Discover the origins behind the shop, and its journey into an iconic cornerstone of the U.K. skate scene, with foun...

3 Apr 202535min

This episode explores Homotopia, the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA arts and cultural festival, which champions queer visibility, creativity, and community. Guests include Bev Ayre, Danny Kilbride, Joa...

6 Mar 202529min

The story of a local man behind some of the world's most famous toys including Meccano, Hornby Trains and Dinky Toys.

6 Feb 202527min

This podcast is the second of a two part special. In this episode we find out about the emergence and impact of HIV and AIDS on the Liverpool LGBTQ+ community. We hear more about this horrendous disea...

28 Nov 202432min

In this episode we go back 40 years to find out more about the creative explosion going on in the city.  We hear about this culturally vibrant moment in our local history from five people who lived it...

7 Nov 202437min

In this episode, we explore the importance of cultural identity and how music and dance serve as powerful forces for uplifting communities.   We speak with former Delado dancer Maxine Brown and Projec...

2 Okt 202431min