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26: Funeral/memorial service for wife Alison

The service for my beautiful (inside and out). intelligent and creative wife was held on October 23, 2025, at Greenacres park near Rainford, Merseyside. The service was led by Methodist Minister, Rev. Linda Bishop. Music selections have been shortened for copyright reasons

25: Nocturnal comedy radio phone-ins

This is combined audio talking about my stand-up comedy experience on two overnight radio phone-ins: the first with the lovely Laura McGhie on BBC Radio 5 Live on 17 August, and with (the equally lovely!) Richard Spurr on LBC Radio on 2 September.

24: Stand-up comedy

This features and interview with Brian Kett, about our tiptoe into the world of stand--up comedy in Liverpool, and features diverse choices from both of us from some of our favourite stand-up comedians.  WARNING! Contains strong language and adult themes.

23: The Lost World of Merseyside Sport

An interview with Charlie Lambert - the former face of sport on the BBC's 'Northwest Tonight', as well as being a former journalist and broadcaster on national and local radio - on his research into  'lost' sport in the Liverpool area. Amongst other things you'll find out: *Why women's football was killed off * Just how popular Greyhound boxing used to be * How long-gone stadia produced world championships in Speedway and Ice-skating, and * The name of a crucially important sports' benefactor, who you've probably never heard of. Recorded at Crosby library, just after Charlie had given a fascinating talk at the library there. If you've any interest in sport in the region , or in local history, this is for you! Pic: Liverpool Echo

22: Referendum 50 years on

Reflections and reminiscences on the UK's first ever national referendum 50 years ago - on whether the country should stay in the European 'Common Market' (now EU). Hear the arguments and passion on both sides and compare with the 2016 'Brexit' vote.