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The Queen is Dead - Mike Joyce and the making of a masterpiece
“Oh! Take me back to dear old Blighty, Put me on the train for London Town, Take me anywhere, Drop me anywhere, Liverpool, Leeds or Birmingham, Cos I don't care”… And then, the drums. The driving, tribal, prickle-of-the-skin tom tom loop, transporting you back to the very moment you first heard the title track of one of the greatest albums ever made. Of course, we’re talking about The Smiths 1986 masterpiece, The Queen Is Dead… one of the most acclaimed and influential


Looking for Cheddar Man with Tina Salvidge
Somerset artist Tina Salvidge has been exploring many themes in her latest work 'Looking for Cheddar Man'. The result is an incredible archive of cultural connections, some of which she's created with local communities, exploring ancestry, and inspired by the story of Cheddar Man - Britain's oldest, nearly complete human skeleton, dating back about 10,000 years. Her work raises questions of time and place, and of the movement of people... which is particularly poignant agains


Clash of the Titans and catching up with Dennis!
Snooker world champion turned BBC commentator, the one and only Dennis Taylor, has been catching up with Jenna ahead of refereeing ‘Clash of the Titans’ at Westlands Yeovil on 27 October. The event’s an evening of snooker magic, wth the 1997 World Champion Ken Doherty taking on arch-rival Shaun “The Magician” Murphy for a night of fun and laughter. Plus, Dennis will dazzle everyone with a trick shot masterclass too! Talking of dazzling everyone, Dennis has done that through


David Olusoga launches search for South West's hidden heritage gems
Three historic sites in the South West have been shortlisted for a public vote in ‘Everyday History Heroes’ - a new competition to uncover places that celebrate the everyday people who shaped the nation. Jenna has been chatting with Bristol-based historian, BAFTA Winning Producer/Presenter and Best Selling Author David Olusoga, to find out more about the competition, how we can all get involved with it, and to talk more widely about the impact history has on our lives. She mi


Yeovil Art Weekender... celebrating creativity & community
Dream big, fly high... something fantastic is coming to Yeovil from Friday March 27th to Sunday March 29th 2026, and it's for everyone! Whether you live in the town, the wider community of Somerset, or are just visiting, a brand new arts festival is set to make headlines very soon. The Yeovil Art Weekender is taking place across Yeovil Town Centre locations and beyond, including events (watch out for the big Saturday procession through the town!), new commissions, exhibitions


Jason Donovan returns! Doin' Fine Encore
He's a chart-topper, a theatre star and yes, a worldwide heartthrob... Jason Donovan certainly knows how to keep people talking, and with a career spanning over 35 years on stage and screen, his energy and unique live performance style has stood the test of time. Now he's back with his Doin’ Fine Encore tour, which is stopping off at Westlands Yeovil on March 7th. The show is a celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV, and Jenna sat down for a conv


Old Songs - Amy Jeffs, Gwen Burns, Natalie Brice
Best-selling historian and author Amy Jeffs, musician Natalie Brice, and illustrator Gwen Burns have created Old Songs, a reimagining of ten traditional British ballads in book and audio book form. The collaboration combines captivating words, music and illustration, and these stories, often with a supernatural element, certainly stay bouncing around the walls of the mind. Ian catches up with the trio to chat more about this wonderful creation, how it was conceived, and we he


Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
We love Paul Merton and Suki Webster… funny, lovely, and sharing their motorhome adventures with us all on the telly… as well as being some of the most skilled comedic improvisors you ever will see. They need no introduction really, but we’ll just say Have I Got News For You, Selling out The Comedy Store (and venues up and down the country time and time again), Room 101, Impro Chums that has morphed into their Improv Show… right! We must stop ourselves, and tell you that t


The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins
We flipping love Sue Perkins... her quick fire, self-depreciating comedy has made her a household name and a firm favourite on British television for over twenty five years. Add to that her radio, writing, theatre and stand up work and start looking forward to 2026, because Sue will be stepping out with a new nationwide tour guaranteed to put a smile on your face! The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins is coming to Yeovil Westlands in March 2026 ... a great excuse for Jenna to cat


Art of a Lie - Laura Shepherd-Robinson
‘ That’s the trouble with stories, especially the ones you write for yourself. Sometimes you think they’ve ended, when they’ve barely begun . . . ’ Laura Shepherd-Robinson is the award-winning, Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of four historical novels including her latest, Art of a Lie. It became an instant Sunday Times bestseller and Ian’s been catching up with Laura about the book and more besides. We’re having a year off our legendary ‘Books of the Year’


Hangover Terrace - Ron Sexsmith
Tis the season for them we guess... and Ron Sexsmith's latest album, Hangover Terrace, is certainly a cracker! Ian caught up with the three-time, Juno award-winning singer songwriter from St Catherines, Ontario, earlier in the year. It's an insightful conversation, capturing the meaning behind this record, as well as chatting about the musicians who played on it, and more about Ron's touring plans for 2026... and the UK definitely features. Hangover Terrace is a touching, be


Christmas at Stourhead, 2025
Two million LED lights, a magical trail for all the family, a destination that takes your breath away... it can only be Christmas at Stourhead! This festive spectacle is taking place from 28 November to 31 December and is approximately one mile long, taking around 90 minutes, walking at a normal pace. For Jenna, who goes every year without fail, it's the perfect opportunity to catch up with Philip Niemand, General Manager at Stourhead, and Laurence Mulchrone, Associate Produ


Journeys - experience the new Hatch exhibition
Not long now until the next Hatch exhibition begins. ‘Journeys’ is happening from 8th to 23rd November 2025, opening Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 4pm in a secret barn near Langport. It's set to be surprising and filled with soul. In this new show, the Hatch artists will explore themes around movement, memory, time, and transformation, reflecting on the journeys that shape our lives... from the monumental to the everyday. Jenna is now an artist member of Hatch, and she cou


Dr Richard Shepherd, Unnatural Causes - Time of Death
Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, is coming to Westlands in Yeovil on October 25th with his new tour, Unnatural Causes – Time of Death . It's a journey into the world of forensic investigation, where time is crucial in uncovering the truth behind accidents, murders, and unexplained deaths. Having carried out over 24,000 autopsies, Dr. Shepherd’s career has seen him investigate some of the world’s most high-profile cases, from the Hungerford Massa


Richard Hawley - Coles Corner is 20!
Songwriter, guitarist and producer, Richard Hawley , not only creates truly timeless music, but listening to him in conversation restores...


Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal - Robin Ince and Rachel Taylor-Beales
To celebrate the release of his book Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, Robin Ince has teamed up with musician Rachel Taylor-Beales to...


Open studios - Heart of the Art, show two
Our second Somerset Open Studios 'Heart of the Art' show is here... and it's a cracker! It features: Jo Entwistle at Bay Tree Willow ...


Somerset Open Studios - getting to the heart of the art
It's that time again! Somerset Art Weeks is upon us and this year it's Open Studios - sixteen glorious days to discover some of the...


Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue - 25 year anniversary
Somerset and Dorset Animal Rescue are marking 25 years at their rescue in Wincanton. They've saved the lives of over 40,000 animals.
Liz and Colin Stewart, their daughter Emma, and a small, dedicated team of volunteers pour their hearts into rescuing dogs, cats, and a whole host of other animals in need... taking care of the rescue and finding forever homes for animals that have been abandoned, mistreated, or surrendered. Jenna chats with Liz and volunteers Andy and Pat to


Ardal O'Hanlon - Not Himself!
Beloved comedian, actor and author, Ardal O' Hanlon chats with Jenna Myles, ahead of bringing his latest stand up show 'Not Himself' to Somerset. Take a listen to the funny stories, insight and feelgood conversation.
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