There are also details of Calum Matthews' talk on his climbing adventure which saw him scale Mount Everest and news of the D'Ukes of Scarth band's annual show.

Plus all you need to know about this year's panto Snow White.

We catch up with electronic duo Moss who chat about how a promise to "do a song together" 25 years ago has turned into a newly released EP.

Plus there's a look at what's on in the coming days and a sneak preview of the New Year schedule.

Tickets now on sale for John Lydon – Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols and leader of Public Image Ltd. He will take too the stage in November 2026.

Plus a look at what's coming up including Midwinter Revels, a celebration of Yuletide past, a couple off craft fairs and a new exhibition.

There's also a full round-up of what coming up at The Witham Arts Centre in the next week or so.

There is also news of a high profile show coming to The Witham next year featuring Mani, the bass player with Manchester legends The Stone Roses.

Plus we look ahead to the opening off Henry's Bar at the arts centre and what's coming up in the next week or so.

A newly-reprinted version of the original 1913 Barnard Castle Town Guide offers a fascinating look back at life in the town more than a century ago.

We've a round-up of what's coming up during the next week or so and details of Celtic rockers Gaelforce's visit to Barney next year.

We catch up with the joint operations managers at the TCR Hub community centre, in Barnard Castle, to fund out what's coming up.

And we look forward Ito a busy week with everything from trains and Lego to the sounds of the 70s.

Artist Cedric Charleuf introduces us to his new art class focusing on the Old Masters.

There's a busy week of performances ahead at The Witham Arts Centre, Barnard Castle, and we look further ahead to the visit of singer songwriter Martin Harley in November.

Emma Hignett drops in on Enterprise House to learn more about a "meet the experts' event next week.

And as always, we'll have a round-up of what's coming up at The Witham community arts centre in the next few days.

We also chat to Robert Kane, who for the past 26 years has been the singer with Dr Feelgood and who has just released his first solo album after five decades in the business.

We'll also preview next week's events at Barnard Castle's arts centre, The Witham.

We also chat to comedian Emmanuel Sonubi, who has turned his near-death experience on-stage in Dubai into a new show.

There's a look ahead to some forthcoming shows and music from Oysterband, whose John Jones is among those heading to Barney next year.

Plus there's news of a great West End show coming in the new year and we look forward to the visit of singer-songwriter Edwina Hayes later this month.

We chat to bluesman Connor Selby ahead of his show at The Witham on Wednesday, September 17, and Canadian singer-songwriter Stephen Fearing, who is on stage three days later.

We also drop in on rehearsals of the Affinity Rock Choir to find out more about the group and look forward to even more music coming up over the next week.

Zak and Shuhel Ahmed celebrate 30 years of serving up tasty Asian fare by explaining how being a big part of the community is just as important as the quality of food their restaurant Babul's produces.

And there are details of shows coming up at The Witham in the next seven days.

He recalls playing at Live Aid and talks a bout Brothers in Arms, the first album to sell a million copies on CD.

Plus we'll be having a look at some of the autumn highlights at Barney's community arts centre.

We also chat to Suzanne Wallace, who outlines a project called Time Together Teesdale, which aims to tackle social isolation and loneliness.

There are also details of an evening of free live music, part of the Durham Brass Festival and look forward to the release of blues musician Connor Selby's new album in August, which he will be touring in the autumn and which includes a gig in Barnard Castle.

We also chat to budding author Martyn Radcliffe, a member of Barnard Castle Writing `Group, about being chosen for a prestigious creative writing masterclass.

In what's on, we've details of the new National Theatre Live season and an acoustic show from Blues Band veterans Paul Jones and Dave Kelly.

We also catch up with Barnard Castle Cricket Club president Stephen Brenkley ahead of the club's biggest annual fundraiser Bands Day to find out how things are going on and off the field.

There's news of the Saturday Sessions of free live music, Durham Brass and a first visit to Barney in October of Manchester folk duo The Breath.

We also find out more about Teesdale Writers, a recently established group of eclectic authors.

There's also news of a show by Dire Straits bassist John Illsley, which is sure to be one of the highlights of the year, along with a what's-on update.

We also talk to Barnard Castle mayor Paul Ing about the role of the town council and why you should consider filling one of the three vacant seats on the group.

And we preview what's coming up at The Witham arts centre in the come couple of weeks.

We also catch up with Lynn and Gail, from Enterprise House, discussing the monthly network meetings and much more.

And there's a look at what's coming up at Barney's arts centre in the next couple of weeks, including a gig by top tribute band The Specials Ltd.

We also meet the new editor of the Teesdale Mercury, Alan Formby-Jackson and wish David Croom, who is leaving the paper after 45 years, all the best for his retirement.

Plus, there's exciting news for fans of opera and ballet with a new season of screenings from the Royal Opera House and we look forward to top tribute band Bon Jovi Forever, who will be rocking out at The Witham on June 6.

Plus a look at what's coming up in the next couple off weeks - everything from the Minecraft Movie to the Strictly Smoking' Big Band

Comedian Lauren Pattison chats about her new tour show Big Girl Pants and Funny Way To Be Comedy promoter Peter Dixon unveils the line-up for this year's Edinburgh preview shows.

Plus what's on and a couple of big announcements...

Plus what's on at The Witham community arts centre, including a show dedicated to the music of the legendary Fairport Convention singer Sandy Denny.

It's been a while but the new-look and re-branded Talking Teesdale podcast (previously In the Spotlight) is here!

We're talking to Peter Donegan, son of the King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan, who is bringing a show which celebrates his dad's life and music to The Witham on Friday May 16.

We also catch up with Leah Hobson, who has published her second short fable, and find out what's coming up in the next few days at The Witham Arts Centre, in Barnard Castle.

Plus: competition time – win tickets to our screening of Living (12a). Send your answers to info@thewitham.org.uk.

Summer programme launch. Comedy promoter Peter Dixon and marketing officer Jane Woodward chat about what coming up in the next five months.

00.00 Intro

00.36 Ian Bailey

18.15 Cinema ticket competition

19.00 Peter Dixon - summer programme comedy highlights

24.40 Jane Woodward - summer programme

28.00 Beverley Redfearn - coming up this week