‘Listen Again’ is a collection of interviews, features and complete programmes which you can hear again, or perhaps hear for the first time.
There’s all sorts of interesting stuff so please have a browse around. This is not intended to be the complete programme output, just a few clips and programmes we think may be of interest. If you have recently heard something which you would like to hear again, and it is not already available here, please send us a polite email and we will see what we can do.
Below are the latest additions and you can find many more clips/programmes by selecting a category at the bottom of the page which covers many months of programming, often going back a year or more. If you’re looking for something specific and can’t find it in the recent entries try entering keywords in ‘Search this site’ above.
Many of the most recent features and interviews, including individual items from various programmes, are also broadcast during KeeP Overnight from midnight to 6am daily.
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What is it like being homeless and sleeping rough? Robert shares his experience
Robert Wilson from Weymouth challenged himself to sleep rough in London for a month. Departing with only a mobile phone to record clips of his journey, £1.20 in cash and little else to raise awareness of homelessness and funds ...
A chat with mezzo-soprano/triathlete Grace Lovelass
Operatic mezzo-soprano Grace Lovelass has performed with many orchestras and choirs including the Opera de Bauge and the City of Bristol Choir. Grace is also a keen triathlete and a two-time IRONMAN finisher. Following her Dorchester Arts debut in ...
A chat with local singer-songwriter Baz Edmondson
In anticipation of his debut EP, Dorset based singer-songwriter Baz Edmondson was Andy’s Senior guest on the drivetime show. As Baz explains his musical journey started in his teens when he was a member of a band when still ...
‘Sitting Together’ – a scheme to provide inclusive picnic benches
‘Sitting Together’ is an initiative designed to break down barriers to accessibility by installing wheelchair friendly picnic benches in public spaces across Dorset. Andy Senior went along to see the first bench to be installed in Dorchester and met ...
A session with local musician Jamie Pinnow
Versatile local musician Jamie Pinnow joined Andy Senior on the drivetime show and chatted about his career in music so far. Jamie is a songwriter as well as playing the bass, acoustic and electric guitars and performed some songs ...
The fascinating story of the Creech Barrow Seven, part of Churchill’s secret army
The Creech Barrow Seven were a group of men from the Purbeck area of Dorset who were volunteer members of a highly secret auxiliary unit trained to be saboteurs and resistance fighters in the event of a German invasion ...
Today we hear about research into the effect pet treatments, such as flea chemicals, can have on certain birds. On the same subject a vet explains why using tablets instead of spot-on flea treatments can reduce the risk of ...
Beerex 2025 another resounding success
The annual Beerex festival organised by the West Dorset Branch of CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) with Dorchester Casterbridge Rotary, now in its 36th year, was held on 31st January and 1st February at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. Andy ...
Can you share a positive experience of the Critical Care and Emergency departments at DCH?
Our Drivetime show hosted by Andy Senior has welcomed two guests from Dorset County Hospital. Lucy Sewill and Suzy Rushbrook will be telling us about a new Arts in Hospital project at Dorset County Hospital. The DCH Charity are ...
YFW Bloodbikes – providing a vital courier service for the local NHS
Kris Knapton from Yeovil Free-Wheelers Blood Bikes joined Andy Senior on our drivetime show to tell us about their important work providing emergency medical motorcycle couriers free of charge to the NHS. Kris also told us about how people ...
Local musician Amy Mayes talking to Andy Senior
On a recent drivetime show Andy Senior’s guest was local musician Amy Mayes who has worked with Ben Waters, Jools Holland and Mick Taylor. Amy has also shared the stage with Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, Imelda May, Lulu, and ...
Farmers protest in Weymouth against inheritance tax policies
On Sunday 26th January local farmers staged a day of action on Weymouth Esplanade in protest to the government’s policies on inheritance tax which could see small farms ceasing to exist. Idris Martin spoke to one farmer, James Bowditch, ...
Today: Mike Burks of the Gardens Group has some excellent tips for what and how to prune our garden plants • Dr. Benyi Cao, a civil and environmental engineer, talks about a system of warming road surfaces using the ...
Martinstown Circle Suppers – fundraisng with a difference
Martinstown Circle Suppers have launched their 10th year of fundraising by presenting a cheque for £7,350 to Dorchester Poverty Action (DPA). The funds, raised throughout 2024, will support individuals and families in need across the DT1 and DT2 postcode ...
Money coaching courses to help manage your budget
Many families will find that every penny counts in January. Rebuilding your finances can help you feel more at ease and lessen the stress of money worries. A local church is offering free money coaching to help people manage ...