Undercurrent Stories

Updated: 16 Jan 2025 • 137 episodes
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Discovering the hidden depths of the people and world around us. Documentary interview show with an eclectic mix of people and subjects including:  history, music, philosophy, the outdoors, wildlife, food and drink, sport, personal achievements, spirituality and many more.     IG:https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/ FB:https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentstories/ TW:https://mobile.twitter.com/undercurrentst1

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Today we’re diving into a topic that’s often overlooked but always relevant, etiquette and manners.  Most of us learn these as we grow up but given all the cultural and technological changes that modern society has experienced it’s not always easy to know the best practises to adopt.  Here to help navigate these change

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History of Christmas

James Cooper, a Christmasologist, (Yes there is such a word!), reveals the history of Christmas traditions in the UK over the last 1500 years. Speaking to Bob in this episode first aired in 2022, James takes us on a journey of discovery as he shares the unexplained stories behind the celebration of Christmas. Find out

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 In this inspiring episode, Bob sits down with Chris Porcas, a timber merchant by day and a poet by night, who shares his fascinating journey into the world of poetry. Chris reveals how a chance encounter at a local poetry club ignited his passion for writing, eventually leading to the publication of his first book, Th

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In this episode we’re travelling millions of years into the past to uncover the secrets of Earth’s ancient history. My guest is Armin Schmitt a renowned palaeontologist based at Cambridge University and  author of the book, ‘The Lost World of the Dinosaurs.’ We discuss the fascinating world of dinosaurs, their evolutio

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In this episode we meet broadcasting legend Nick Bailey, who shares his remarkable journey from pirate radio with Radio Caroline to becoming the first voice on Classic FM. Nick shares his adventures and travels around the world living and working in countries such as Australia, Germany and Hong Kong and we hear stories

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If you haven"t yet witnessed the incredible spectacle that is the Severn Bore, make a date to do so, it"s well worth it. One of Britain"s few natural phenomena, the Severn Bore is a large surge wave that can be seen in the estuary of the River Severn, where the tidal range is the 2nd highest in the world, being as much

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