Urban Tiger Radio

The Urban Tiger In fascinating conversation with Ollie Francis, a name to look out for in the near future. Plus: Sand Castle, one of the most emotionally resounding short stories I have ever heard, followed by a narrative poem of heart-wrenching dimension and an extract from Ollie's forthcoming novel: 'Futuredebt'

My tribute to Pete Smith. Folk singer/songwriter I have known and admired for many years. (Now includes my poem for Annie!) Pete is live at the Crookes Folk Club, Princess Royal pub, Slinn St., Sheffield S10 1NW at 8.30pm on 2nd. November 2017. https://www.facebook.com/CrookesFolkClub/ for more information. Peter is something of a one-off, in the nicest possible way. Listen, and learn how to live. Bill Allerton

Sarah Purchon is an aspirational writer. Based in Sheffield UK, Sarah manages to juggle a husband, a retired greyhound and an 8 month old child (but not necessarily in that order!). Sarah is about to complete a novel for teenage readers with the title of 'Phoenix'. The main protagonist is Lily Phoenix, a girl about to discover just how amazing she truly is. Teenagers will find this book inspirational and find that Sarah is sharply in tune with all their fears, hopes and aspirations for the future.

Hello World! A big Thank You to all our listeners and subscribers wherever you are in the world. Listen to this and see if you recognise yourself. Plus, The Pearl Garden, coming up next on Urban Tiger Radio, conversations with new and aspiring writers. Remember... you heard them first right here on Urban Tiger Radio!

Every now and then we find a reason to pop our cork... This is mine... Don't misunderstand me, I love my City. And so do Roy Blackman, Paul Middleton, Mo Andrews and the others that appear in this podcast. What I don't personally love is the continual stream of ideologically dogmatic idiocy from those who, for whatever reason, (lack of hope, imagination?), we unerringly put in charge of it. Look at the strong right arm in the picture alongside this podcast. Where is it today? Where is it's sense of purpose and pride? Is our Future now in the Past? Or can we make our Past the Future? One can only hope...

Hi. This short podcast is dedicated to the memory of Rhoda Swindells, the wife of Howard Swindells, the subject of our Kelham Island Discs number 3. I met Rhoda several times at The Gardeners Rest and various other events but most notably in the kitchen of the house where I interviewed Howard. Rhoda was obviously seriously ill at that time and Howard displayed such care and affection with her that it was impossible not to be moved. A very few days after the interview they moved home to Scotland where Rhoda was very quickly hospitalised and subsequently passed away. So, as mark of respect, I give you a reprise of Howard's special song for Rhoda: My Old Lady & Me.

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. Twenty years ago today... no, not Sgt. Pepper, me... I ran a Writers Workshop at The Point, Doncaster Arts Centre. Writers attended from the whole of Yorkshire and Humberside, 40 of them at one time at some of the events. This compilation is the result of a sound recording workshop we ran one weekend. The tracks were recorded and polished by none other than John Robinson of Geordiegit fame. Enjoy the variety, Bill

Hi. This is an introduction to 'Children's Hour' by Urban Tiger Radio. This is a separate stream so if the content of this short intro appeals to those of you who have children of almost any age, search for 'Childrens Hour' on iTunes, Stitcher or Google or wherever you receive your podcasts and let them have a listen. There is a serialised tale on there called 'Sir Tingly & The Quest for The Dargon. Excellent bedtime listening for small ones... Enjoy!