The Parched Pea Pod
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Welcome to the Parched Pea Podcast which is lifting the lid on the people and places that make the Lancashire city of Preston the fascinating place it is. In this podcast you join our host, well known local broadcaster John Gilly Gilmore as he explores the city, talking to Prestonians with one thing in common...they all have a compelling story to tell. This podcast series is a collaboration between the Lancashire Post, Blog Preston and Central Radio and has been brought to you with the support of our friends 'Cosy Homes in Lancashire' who provide free grants, support and advice towards a greener, warmer home.
The podcast was recorded and edited by Nathan Hill with additional voice recording by Nicola Adam and production support from Ed Walker and Kelly Crichton.
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S2E10 The Harris Museum and some very special guests
On this bonus episode of The Parched Pea Podcast John Gillmore chats to Preston-born animator Nick Park, (and not forgetting Wallace and Gromit) at the city’s reimagined Harris Museum. Hosted on…
S2E9 A cobbled street thriving in the city
In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore continues his journey around Winckley Square and heads up Winckley Street to speak to some of the amazing independent local businesses including craft…
S2E8 The original Lionesses
In this episode Gilly speaks to Gail Newsham, a local historian who has worked on documenting the history of the original Lionesses, Preston's Dick, Kerr Ladies, one of the most famous and…
S2E7 A helping hand to those serving their country
In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore visits St Georges in Preston and speaks to Father David Craven about his time at the Church plus also chats to veterans and volunteers of the 'Sand Bag…
S2E6 A lifetime in showbiz nostalgia
In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore speaks to local entertainer Alma Stuart-Burgess about her experiences as a blue coat at holiday camps, stories from the local entertainment scene and…
S2E5 Spiritual awakenings and connecting communities
In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore speaks to Kailash Parekh MBE who tells how she arrived in Preston from India via East Africa at the tender age of just five. She shares her memories of…
S2E4 Keeping Lancashire warm and cosy
In this episode Gilly speaks to our podcast sponsor, Cosy Homes in Lancashire, which helps secure free government funding to help people across Lancashire make their homes warmer, more energy…
S2E3 The heritage and wonder of a Georgian Square
In this episode Gilly wanders down the historic Georgian Square located in the heart of Preston where suffragette Edith Rigby once lived - Winckley Square - where he meets those fighting to preserve…
S2E2 Getting lost with superheroes in the most British of bookshops
In this episode Gilly takes a stroll down Friargate in Preston and calls in to one of the oldest bookshops in the country and also speaks to the owner of That Comic Shop, also on Friargate, and hears…
S2E1 The woman who escaped the Nazis - Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines
In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore hears the remarkable story of Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines, known for being one of the "Winton children" rescued from Czechoslovakia by Sir Nicholas…
S2 The Parched Pea Pod - Series 2 coming soon!
The most Prestonian of podcasts is returning for Series 2 - and it's bigger and better.The Parched Pea Podcast is hosted by legendary city broadcaster John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore who gets out and about to…
S1E6 City future and inside Chew's Yard
On this episode John chats to Christine Cort about the process of building Chew's Yard and her plans for the future to revamp the street and make it a beautiful, vibrant street open to everyone.The…
S1E5 On the market
John speaks with Adrian Livesey who has been on the market for more than two decades - what life is like, his regulars and more.Abigail Lewis and Karen See, artists and models, then join John to chat…
S1E4 Preston's 'real life Coronation Street'
John takes us back to the 1980s when TV documentary Lovat Road focused on all things Preston, as he speaks with Lynn Eastham who appeared in the show.Plus one of the city's stalwarts, florist…
S1E3 Talkin' about the Windrush generation
We visit Adrian Murrel as he talks us through his house full of black heritage and his experiences of growing up in the city and how he hopes the Windrush Festival can continue to grow to be the…
S1E2 Striking the right note in Preston
From murals to music, John explores who is sounding the right notes in Preston's artistic scene.He speaks with Shawn Sharpe who has quickly gained a reputation for brilliant murals across the side of…
S1E1 Chip shop legend and jacket potato social media sensations
The first episode of the Parched Pea Podcast is all about Preston’s Food. John heads to Lune Street Chippy to talk to Fred all about his life owning a chip shop and working through Covid, and also…
S1 The Parched Pea Pod - Trailer
*Trailer - new series coming soon* What makes Preston and its people tick is being explored in a new podcast hosted by a familiar voice in the city. The Parched Pea Podcast is brought to you by Blog…
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The Parched Pea Pod has published 18 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Documentary, Places & Travel.
The Parched Pea Pod is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 19m.
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