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The u3a Radio podcast series showcases every part of the u3a movement from members, interest group leaders, Trustees, national volunteers and Subject Advisers. The u3a movement is a UK-wide movement of older adults who come together to learn informally, continue their interests and have fun.

  1. 5D AGO

    Dick Whittington Goes North

    We've got a special episode for you for the Christmas edition of the u3a radio podcast. It's a pantomime called 'Dick Whittington Goes North', written by Wendy Mizen and directed by Hugh Keegan. All parts performed by members of the Elders Council of Newcastle. A stirring tale of Dick's triumph over the evil Donnie Grumple, stopping him from demolishing St James' Park football stadium and building there The Great Grumple Tower, "the greatest and goldenest tower in history ever".

    37 min

  2. NOV 6

    Online Scams, Pop Songs and Munitionettes

    In the November edition, we hear about the battle against scammers, are we destined to always be one step behind them? And music brings people together – have you ever wondered what really makes a great song so memorable? November is a month of remembrance of the two World Wars so let’s also remember women munitions workers who risked their lives & well-being for the war effort. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

    32 min

  3. OCT 3

    A career in journalism, medicinal plants and a song from a member

    In our October edition we talk to Roger Brooks, who interviewed some of the biggest names of the 60s and 70s during his journalism career, we look at how plants have been used in medicine and introduce a song written by a member called u3a new horizons. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

    23 min

  4. SEP 4

    Introducing Alistair, recorders and cryptic crosswords

    In our September edition, we introduce our newest team member, we visit an old music friend for many of us from our school days - the good old recorder and we explore a great way of stimulating our thinking - cryptic crosswords. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

    26 min

  5. AUG 15

    US road tip, Buckingham Palace maid, Quantum Physics

    Back again with another special summer episode of our ‘Blast from the Past’ where we’ve selected interviews from our archives that we think you would like to hear again. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

    31 min

  6. JUL 17

    Bus pass group, Hadrian's wall, Pirate radio

    We've delved into all 51 episodes that we’ve shared with you since 2020 and selected 6 little nuggets we want to encourage you to re-visit – 3 for July & the other 3 will be with you in August. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

    27 min

  7. JUN 12

    Silhouette Band, Cricket Player to Cricket Coach and Shadow of the Teapot

    In the June edition you're going to hear from a group of members who prove to all of us that age will never be a barrier to making dreams come true. We also have an interview with a man who used to be a fast bowler for England and we bring you a story about a baby given away at birth and the happy ending that resulted. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

    30 min

  8. MAY 16

    Jane Austen, Human Brain and Historical Impersonation

    In the May edition, we are still celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen, then after that we want to encourage you to sharpen your thinking even more by understanding a little about what is behind it. And our finale features a very talented man who wears many hats….. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

    30 min
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The u3a Radio podcast series showcases every part of the u3a movement from members, interest group leaders, Trustees, national volunteers and Subject Advisers. The u3a movement is a UK-wide movement of older adults who come together to learn informally, continue their interests and have fun.

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  • Creator
    u3a
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © u3a Radio Podcast
  • Show Website
    u3a radio podcast

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