Mrs Yorkshire

Sophie Mei-Lan

Ever wondered how some of the biggest crimes in Yorkshire were solved, where scampi comes from or what it was like working for James Herriott? A new podcast from The Yorkshire Post, Mrs Yorkshire, will reveal all that and more as we speak to some of the most recognisable names and faces in the county. Hosted by The Yorkshire Post’s Sophie Mei Lan - the podcast delves into the lives of the people behind some of Yorkshire’s most famous stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. All about scampi - with Whitby Seafoods

    05/27/2025

    All about scampi - with Whitby Seafoods

    On this episode of the Mrs Yorkshire podcast Sophie Mei Lan chats to to Laura Whittle who helps to run the family business, Whitby seafoods, which her father Graham Whittle launched 40 years ago.  Sophie asks the public for their take on scampi and finds many don't really know what it is despite its popularity. This episode explains all about where the food comes from as well the rich tradition of fishing in the area. The Mrs Yorkshire Podcast is brought to you by the Yorkshire Post with Sophie Mei Lan meeting some of Yorkshire’s most famous faces in their favourite places. The Mrs Yorkshire podcast is sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min
  2. Jayne Dunn - Lord Mayor of Sheffield

    05/20/2025

    Jayne Dunn - Lord Mayor of Sheffield

    On this episode of Mrs Yorkshire Sophie is joined by the Lord Mayor of Sheffield Jayne Dunn. A proud single mum, beautician and leader Jayne shows Sophie around the mayor’s parlour. They discuss how Jayne has made the role her own alongside her business as a beautician and her hopes for her legacy as Lord Mayor. The Mrs Yorkshire Podcast is brought to you by the Yorkshire Post with Sophie Mei Lan meeting some of Yorkshire’s most famous faces in their favourite places. The Mrs Yorkshire podcast is sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  3. Christine Talbot - broadcaster and journalist

    05/13/2025

    Christine Talbot - broadcaster and journalist

    On this episode of the Mrs Yorkshire podcast Sophie Mei Lan is joined by Christine Talbot, the face of ITV Calendar for 20 years. Born in Lancashire, she moved to Yorkshire for love and it's where she started in newspapers.  Christine was the last person to receive correspondence from serial killer Peter Sutcliffe from his prison cell and she conducted in depth interviews with paedophile Jimmy Saville. In 2022, Christine left Calendar to work as a freelance presenter, podcast host, columnist, and campaigner for a range of women's rights issues such as better support for victims of domestic violence, breast cancer, and menopause awareness.  Christine shares for the first time the real reason for leaving ITV Calendar. The Mrs Yorkshire Podcast is brought to you by the Yorkshire Post with Sophie Mei Lan meeting some of Yorkshire’s most famous faces in their favourite places. The Mrs Yorkshire podcast is sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  4. Christa Ackroyd - journalist and broadcaster

    05/06/2025

    Christa Ackroyd - journalist and broadcaster

    On this episode of the Mrs Yorkshire podcast Sophie Mei Lan is joined by Bradford-born Christa Ackroyd. Sophie hears about Christa's life long interest in the Brontë sisters. Christa herself has helped to put Haworth and the whole of Yorkshire back on the map with her career as the face of ITV Calendar News and then BBC Look North. She covered many high profile stories until she was marred in controversy and her contract was terminated by the BBC.  Christa was eventually vindicated but she believes many people haven't heard that part of the story. For the first time Christa shares her own story behind the headlines.  The Mrs Yorkshire Podcast is brought to you by the Yorkshire Post with Sophie Mei Lan meeting some of Yorkshire’s most famous faces in their favourite places. The Mrs Yorkshire podcast is sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  5. Yvette Fielding - the 'first lady' of the paranormal

    04/29/2025

    Yvette Fielding - the 'first lady' of the paranormal

    On this episode of the Mrs Yorkshire podcast Sophie Mei Lan is joined by Yvette Fielding. Aged 18 she became the youngest ever Blue Peter presenter before being dubbed the first lady of paranormal thanks to her popular Most Haunted TV series.  Yvette Fielding shares stories from her life, filming and touring with Most Haunted, writing books and hosting a range of shows. You can watch more by heading to The Yorkshire Post’s DailyMotion and searching Mrs Yorkshire Podcast.  The Mrs Yorkshire podcast is brought to you by the yorkshire post sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  6. Graeme Hall aka The Dogfather

    04/22/2025

    Graeme Hall aka The Dogfather

    How did a lad from Goole who studied linguistics at university before working in a Weetabix factory become the world-renowned dog trainer aka The Dogfather?  On this episode of Mrs Yorkshire, Sophie Mei Lan talks to Yorkshire-born presenter and dog trainer Graeme Hall who has travelled all over the world with his popular Channel 5 show Dog’s Behaving Badly. The Mrs Yorkshire podcast sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  7. Chris Gregg - Yorkshire Ripper and the Ripper hoaxer detective

    04/15/2025

    Chris Gregg - Yorkshire Ripper and the Ripper hoaxer detective

    In this episode of Mrs Yorkshire, Sophie Mei Lan meets Chris Gregg who found himself as a junior detective investigating the IRA bombings before starting work on the investigation to catch Peter Sutcliffe who was dubbed the 'Yorkshire Ripper'.  In an exclusive interview, Gregg gives us a unique insight into investigating Sutcliffe as well as catching the so-called Ripper hoaxer in a case which spanned his entire career.  The Mrs Yorkshire podcast sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  8. Peter Wright - The Yorkshire Vet

    04/08/2025

    Peter Wright - The Yorkshire Vet

    In this first episode of Mrs Yokrshire Sophie heads to the home of All Creatures Great and small author James Herriot, to meet 'The Yorkshire Vet', Peter Wright. Sophie chats to Peter about his initial resistance to being on TV, his training under James Herriot and how his work and practice has changed over the years. He also shares his love for animals and why he believes the TV series set in Yorkshire have been such a great success. The Mrs Yorkshire podcast sponsored by Whitby Seafoods - the home of scampi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  9. Season 1 Trailer

    Mrs Yorkshire - Coming Soon!

    *Trailer* The Mrs Yorkshire Podcast is coming soon! Ever wondered how some of the biggest crimes in Yorkshire were solved, where scampi comes from or what it was like working for James Herriott? A new podcast from The Yorkshire Post, Mrs Yorkshire, will reveal all that and more as we speak to some of the most recognisable names and faces in the county. Hosted by The Yorkshire Post’s Sophie Mei Lan - the podcast delves into the lives of the people behind some of Yorkshire’s most famous stories.  Meeting famous faces in their favourite places Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min

Trailer

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Ever wondered how some of the biggest crimes in Yorkshire were solved, where scampi comes from or what it was like working for James Herriott? A new podcast from The Yorkshire Post, Mrs Yorkshire, will reveal all that and more as we speak to some of the most recognisable names and faces in the county. Hosted by The Yorkshire Post’s Sophie Mei Lan - the podcast delves into the lives of the people behind some of Yorkshire’s most famous stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Sophie Mei-Lan
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Yorkshire Post
  • Show Website
    Mrs Yorkshire