Best Pantomime Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 114 - Anita Harris 30:13

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Actor, singer, and dancer Anita Harris has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning six decades. From chart-topping hits to memorable roles in the iconic Carry On films, Anita has shared the stage and screen with some of the biggest names in show business, including the legendary Morecambe and Wise. A lifelong lover of pantomime, Anita has appeared in …

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Geriatric toddlers 1:02:53

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jaqueline and Theo with calls from Jules, talking about Amber Love Jazzers singing, with thoughts about dogs Katherine, thinking about the next generation of moneymakers Witherspoon, speculating on Paul and Ruaridh Richard, with more business questions . Plus emails from Laura and Gillian the Week in Ambridge fro…

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Sizzling DumTeeDogs 57:25

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This week’s podcast is presented by Glyn and Theo wth calls from: Globetrotting Richard, Casey Witherspoon and Angus Haggis, Leigh Nathan Plus the Week in Ambridge from Suey, a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group from Jacquieline, and the Tweets of the Week from Michelle. Please call into the show using this link: www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or…

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Episode 113 – The Road to Panto: Anton Stephans, Andrew Pollard & Cathy Breeze in Conversation 31:13

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Cricketing Crisis 53:24

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Theo. We hear from: · Leigh in Cookham, who has some questions about the arrangements at Home Farm; · Witherspoon and Angus Haggis, who have observations about Brookfield, Chelsea and Amber; · Globe-Trotting Richard, who has been quite impressed by the denizens of Ambridge this week; · And finally Vic…

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Emma Enmity 1:07:16

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Love Jazzer’s Singing. We hear from: · Glyn, who foresees several disasters ahead; · Claire from Clapham, who has views on Pat, Lynda and smashing the patriarchy; · Witherspoon and Angus Haggis, who want to give Brad a big hug; · Globe-Trotting Richard, who is wondering about George’s game plan, as we…

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Episode 112 - Panto Legend Bobby Bennett 32:45

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This week’s guest on Just Imagine is true panto legend, TV presenter, and all-round entertainer Bobby Bennett. Bobby’s love affair with panto began at just seven years old, when he stepped onto the stage for his very first show. From that moment, he built an extraordinary career in showbusiness. In 1964, he made his mark on Opportunity Knocks, and …

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More Martyn 48:44

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacquieline. We hear from: Claire from Clapham, who was almost Team Amber this week; David from Carmarthenshire, who thinks we are listening to the wrong stories at the moment; Witherspoon, who is thinking about the greatest Archers generation; and finally Globe-Trotting Richard, who has some thoughts…

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Martyn. Eeek! 59:46

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Suey. We hear from: · Globe-Trotting Richard, who has lots of questions about the governance of Home Farm; · Becky, a first-time caller-innerer, who wasn't entirely convinced by the harvest scenes; · Paul in Olney, who thinks that Amber might have been a bit tactless; · Globe-Trotting Richard again, a…

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Episode 111 - Surinderella 29:10

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This week, Martin sits down with Pravesh Kumar, Artistic Director of Rifco Theatre Company, to talk about Surinderella — his brand-new, Bollywood-inspired pantomime, touring this autumn. Produced in association with Imagine Theatre, Wolverhampton Grand, and Watford Palace, the show promises a dazzling mix of East and West. In the episode, Pravesh s…

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Forbidden Harvest 1:06:30

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Michelle. We hear from: · Leigh from Cookham, who is rather worried about Brian; · Ros from South Wales, who is wondering about where the power lies at Home Farm; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who enjoyed everybody coming together to help empty the shop; · Katherine, who has thoughts about housing and shop…

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Petulant Man-Babies 55:34

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who has thoughts on Adam and Alice; · Vicky, who is a bit more sympathetic towards Alice; · Claire from Clapham, who is fed up with "petulant man-babies"; · Globe-trotting Richard, who has views on the Borsetshire Land Board meeting; · and finally Alan from Ram…

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Episode 110 - Jarred Christmas 32:15

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This week on the podcast, Martin is joined by the brilliantly funny Jarred Christmas. Originally from New Zealand, Jarred has called the UK home for over two decades, carving out a successful career as a stand-up comedian. He's a familiar favourite at De Montfort Hall in Leicester, where he's been delighting panto audiences since 2021. In this epis…

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Scandinavian Bliss 55:07

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Andrea in beautiful Brittany, who has realised that she is Rosie; · Glyn, who is wondering what will follow our discovery that Chelsea may have bullied Amber at school; · Katherine, who has really enjoyed this week; · Marie from Winchester, who has finally caught up with Th…

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Ring Worm 55:30

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Globetrotting Richard, who has advice for both Kenton and Justin; · Claire from Clapham, who has been impressed by Azra and by Neil; · Michelle from Dorset, who has thoughts about George's idea of a prison wedding; · Witherspoon, who has a lot of thoughts about George and A…

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Episode 109 - The Role of the DSM 34:44

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This week we are going behind the scenes into the world of the DSM. We are joined by Jazmyne Evans and Kayleigh Alstin who both have a range of experience in theatre including as DSMs. Martin talks to them about how their interest in theatre led to working in stage management, the training they have received, how they developed in the role and just…

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Amber Dextrous 53:20

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Andrea in Beautiful Brittany, who has a George of her own; · Witherspoon, who has lots of thoughts about Amber; · Glyn ,who is finding further echoes of the past in Amber; · Katherine, who is fed up with the antics down at The Bull; · Helen, who has answers to my rhetorical…

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Network Rail Anglia, Summer Fun and How To Get Cheaper Train Tickets 34:21

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In the final episode of series 2 of Life on Rails, Lucy and Dom welcome special guest, Katie Frost, Route Director at Network Rail Anglia to discuss her role, vision, and what it is like running the UK’s busiest railway station - London Liverpool Street. GA’s senior marketing manager, Ela Hawran Beaumont joins to share cheaper ways to travel across…

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Forever Amber? 48:44

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Katherine, who is worried about Clarrie; · Leigh from Cookham, who has a prediction about Amber; · Jonah, who wonders what Martyn's got; · Kathleen from London, who is enjoying hearing more about goings on among the Borchester Land Board; · and finally Alan from Ramsgate, w…

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Episode 108 – La Voix 28:23

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This week Martin is joined by dazzling La Voix. La Voix will be spending her third pantomime season at Wycombe Swan this year for Imagine in Jack and the Beanstalk. La Voix was most recently seen wowing judges in the final of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK. No stranger to the screen she has appeared on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Celebrity Weakest Link; Q…

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Amber Warning 1:00:56

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Jacqueline. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who is hankering after an Ambridge wedding; · Glyn, who thinks we may be getting too many new storylines at the moment; · Katherine, who is getting a bit bored of a certain clich√©; · David from Carmarthenshire, who is looking forward to how the Amber storyline…

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Pont d'Amour 46:10

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who has never really liked Miranda; · and Claire from Clapham, who has really liked the silverback action this week; We also have emails from Kosmo and from Chris in Indiana. Plus a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week coming from Michelle, the Tw…

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Episode 107 – The History of Cross-Dressing in Theatre 28:00

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In this episode we explore the rich, provocative history of cross-dressing in theatre with acclaimed author and performance scholar Janet Tennant, author of the book It’s a Drag: Cross Dressing in Performance. From ancient Greek theatre to Shakespearean stages to modern drag performers, gender has always been more fluid under the lights than many r…

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Kate's Funeral 1:00:29

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Michelle. We hear from: · Nicola, who finds Harrison relentlessly irritating; · Witherspoon, who draws a contrast between two cousins, and makes a plot prediction; · Claire from Clapham, who loved Tuesday's episode but wonders what Justin's decision means for the House of Aldridge; · Richard B who has…

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Eulogy Ready? 47:52

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Theo. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who cast a professional eye over Martha; · Katherine, who has been appreciating the handling of David and his worries; · and finally Vicky, who is a bit suspicious of Arthur; We also have emails from Lesia, a first time emailer-innerer from St Louis Missouri, and Chr…

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Episode 106 – Open Day at Imagine’s New HQ, Trafalgar House 36:41

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On 19 May Imagine held an open day to mark the official opening of our new home Trafalgar House. We were delighted to be able to welcome many of the people that have been instrumental in Imagine’s growth over the years as well as many of the Trafalgar team who have helped to make the move a reality. On this episode Martin joins Sarah and Steve on a…

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Date Night(mare) 56:28

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Kathleen, a first time caller-innerer (Hurrah) who has a question about shifting personalities; · Ros from South Wales, who likes the sound of the EV charging station; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who enjoyed Helen's date with Dane; · Glyn, who has thoughts about several relati…

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Dane Time 43:10

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Theo. We hear from: · Fiona, who knows how much care homes cost; · Michelle from Dorset, with a plot prediction and sympathy for online daters; · and finally Katherine who has loved this week but worries about Grey Gables; We also have an email from Chris in Indiana. Plus: we have the Week in Ambridge…

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Episode 105 - Joe Pasquale 31:30

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Comedian, actor, presenter and panto legend Joe Pasquale joins Martin on the podcast this week. This season Joe is performing in his first ever Imagine panto, returning to Swansea Grand, where he performed panto alongside Swansea legend Kev Johns 35 years ago. Joe talks through his extensive and fascinating career, from early days on New Faces and …

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Inheritance Brats 58:58

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Love Jazzer’s Singing. We hear from: · Michelle from Dorset, who is hoping that Tom gets a big disappointment; · Our very own Jacqueline who has strong views on Lily; · Claire from Clapham, who is enjoying the fallout from Peggy's will; · David from Carmarthenshire, who is celebrating bilingualism on …

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Pegging Out 56:25

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Michelle. We hear from: · Grellan, who is feeling some sympathy for Tom; · Leigh from Cookham who really liked Emma's conversation with Mick on Monday; · Jade in Australia who has loved the all the conversations and dialogue through the week; · Witherspoon, who likes Peggy more than he used to, and li…

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Episode 104 - A Focus on Puss In Boots 29:07

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This week Simon Sladen and Robert Marsden join Martin to discuss the panto Puss in Boots. One of the rarest pantomimes to be performed in recent times the panto is usually based on the Perrault version of the story from 1697. It is a typical rags to riches tale with baddies, fairies, skin characters, a panto dame, principal boy and a love story. It…

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Honouring Community, Identity, and Legacy. A Pride special 37:31

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In this episode of Life On Rails, Lucy and Dom celebrate and pay homage to Pride month. They welcome special guest, Robert George, the co-chair of Norwich Pride and chat to Lee Ivor Smith who is a member of Greater Anglia’s LGBTQ+ network group, Affinity. Alan Neville is Greater Anglia’s Stakeholder, Community and Customer Engagement Manager and jo…

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Abattoir Gold 1:04:38

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Edmund from New England, a first time caller-innerer, who has thoughts about Chelsea and VE Day; · David in Carmarthenshire, who has been counting bathrooms at Beechwood; · Laura in Bedfordshire who really enjoyed Thursday's high drama; · Witherspoon, who has further though…

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Deeply Floored 1:03:06

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Witherspoon, who has a theory about Saskia; · Claire from Clapham who has been looking back at her early interactions with Dumteedum; · Andrea from Beautiful Brittany, who has forebodings about Helen; · Witherspoon again, who has another theory, this time about Pantomime We…

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Episode 103 – The UK Pantomime Awards 34:00

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This week Martin is behind the scenes at the UK Pantomime Association Awards at The New Victoria Theatre in Woking. The UKPA Awards are an exciting opportunity for the industry to come together and celebrate this special art form. Amongst others Martin talks to Anita Harris, Elaine C Smith Simon Sladen, Sam Munday-Webb, Ben Goffe, Andrew Ryan and B…

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Middle-Aged Kicks 43:46

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Globe-trotting Richard, who thinks the bottom might drop out of George's cardboard coffin idea; · Witherspoon, who is reminiscing about Dumteedum; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who is gripped by the Rochelle storyline; · and finally Katherine, who is not enjoying the run up to D…

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Only Knitting 1:03:12

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This week’s podcast is presented by Stephen and Michelle. We hear from: · Michelle in Dorset who is wondering what Rochelle is up to at Casey Meats; · Katherine, who is wondering why the Grundys need money when they don't seem to spend much money on anything; · Ros, who has a huge amount of sympathy for Clarrie; · Jade, who wonders why Clarrie is w…

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Episode 102 - The Panto Dame 31:25

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They say there is ‘nothing like a dame’ and that can certainly be said to be true of pantomime. This episode Martin is joined by two performers who have played the role for many decades, Eric Potts and Iain Lauchlan. They discuss the development of the panto dame from ancient Greek theatre to the dames of the early 19th century, where what we recog…

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Not Cricket 48:54

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Michelle in Dorset who is wondering whether to believe Joy or Rochelle; · Witherspoon, who is wondering what diagnosis to hang onto Rochelle; · Globe-Trotting Richard who is wondering where the Joy and Rochelle situation is taking us; · and finally Glyn, who has been findin…

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Dumteedum Live! 58:18

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This is a bonus podcast, recorded at the Academic Archers Conference 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Constanza's Requiem 55:24

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Michelle in Dorset who has a plot prediction about the Snells; · Globe-Trotting Richard who is outraged by Helen and cricket team shenanigans · Katherine who is disappointed with the Joy story denouement and doesn't believe in Lynda, shock horror! · Marie from Winchester‚Ä¶…

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Episode 101 – Ben Goffe 34:34

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In this episode Martin chats to performer Ben Goffe who has recently been nominated as Best Comic in the UK Pantomime Awards for his role as Buttons for Imagine’s production of Cinderella at the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. Ben comes from a theatrical family and learned to dance at his mum’s dance school from the age of 3. During his career Ben has s…

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Helen's Belles 52:48

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Theo. We hear from: Julia in Shropshire, who is very annoyed with Helen Claire from Clapham who is needs a break from Bridge farm Glyn, thinking about bells and smells Witherspoon, who thinks Helen should break the fourth wall And finally Vicky who delighted in Kirsty being cross with Tom We also h…

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Model men 55:14

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Theo. We hear from: Michelle from Dorset, a first-time caller-innerer, who is dreaming of giant poo costumes Claire from Clapham, who is worried about poor Clarrie Love Jazzer’s singing, with a cheer for Brad Witherspoon, focussing on the young men of Ambridge Jade from Australia, loving the contra…

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Episode 100 – Celebrating Our 100th Episode With Some Panto Legends 44:23

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We have reached 100 episodes of the Just Imagine podcast, and to celebrate our host Martin Ballard shares snippets from interviews with some panto legends including Morecambe and Wise, Roy Hudd, Danny La Rue, Larry Grayson, Nigel Ellacott, Bob Monkhouse as well as some favourite panto memories from the Imagine team. Don’t miss out on the special ce…

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Celebrating women in rail and Greater Anglia's community improvement initiatives 30:59

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In this episode of Life On Rails, Lucy and Dom celebrate International Women's Day by talking to and championing some brilliant women working in the rail industry. Bessie Matthews, one of a handful of female freight drivers stops by to talk about her journey into the rail industry and why she wants more women to do the same. In addition, she'll be …

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Anti-Natasha 1:17:53

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Tracy from California, calling very early in the week, to tell us she told us so; · Love Jazzer's Singing, who needs to talk about Natasha; · Anna, discussing her AI-created image of Natasha; · Leigh, from Cookham, who is both having fun and seeing red ; · Katherine who is …

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Pub Brunch 55:42

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This week’s podcast is presented by Jacqueline and Stephen. We hear from: · Anna, who has been looking at some villagers in a different way; · Malcolm, who tells us that the answer to everybody's problems is a loss adjuster; · Katherine, who has a potpourri of questions after Tuesday's episode; · Witherspoon, who is a bit grumpy about the way the r…

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Episode 99 - New premises walkaround 33:07

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This week’s podcast takes place in Coventry, taking you on a tour around our brand new premises and HQ. Martin is joined by Sarah and Steve Boden who will be talking about the move and the need for a bigger space to house all of Imagine Theatres sets, costumes, props and office staff. In this episode Martin gets an exclusive look at the new Imagine…