Leeds Voices

Eurovision fever has gripped the globe and for the first time since 1997 the UK is hosting the contest, on behalf of Ukraine. Weirdly these two worlds collide for BBC Russia Editor, and song contest s...

12 Maj 202311min

Camilla Tominey's journey to becoming a royal journalist started at Tetley Hall, studying Law at the University of Leeds. In this candid interview she discusses preparing for the King's Coronation, re...

4 Maj 202321min

Food broadcaster Jay Rayner tells us about how his path to becoming the UK’s most famous restaurant critic started with the Leeds Student newspaper. 2:15Professor Anwesha Sakar explains how her resear...

13 Apr 202331min

Here’s a treat for everyone who read the student newspaper.Was it Union News, Leeds Student or The Gryphon when you were at Leeds? On this episode, you'll hear about the integral role our student news...

8 Mars 202330min

Henry Gee used to ask a Hell's Angel called Big Paul for the Prog Rock Society's cheque book. You won't want to miss a rambling tale of dinosaurs, University Challenge and a benevolent Leeds professor...

7 Feb 202326min

This bumper episode features contents from the Leeds alumni digital magazine as well as a few highlights from last year's episodes. Steve Rosenberg (Russian 1991) describes momentous events during his...

9 Jan 202329min

Did you know that the founder of IMDb went to Leeds? With a passion for film and some computing savvy, Col Needham tells us how he built the world's largest entertainment website. 02:15Academic Dr Tom...

13 Dec 202230min

Hear from celebrity podcaster, writer and 2009 graduate Pandora Sykes. She speaks about her career and waking up early to buy the second iPhone in Leeds (2:58).Long before being rated one of the best ...

10 Nov 202230min