The Latest Podcasts from BBC Local Radio

Rob Burrow Seven, Meets...

Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has Motor Neurone Disease, he asks questions to guests using his eye-gaze machine. Inspired by the number seven, which Burrow wore on his back when playing, episodes explore how sporting greats deal with adversity and how to celebrate the good at every opportunity. Producer: Tracy Gee Digital Producer: Lewis Deighton, Hana Kelly and Jacob Tomlinson Station Sound Producer: Dan Purvis Operations Engineer: Richard Biddulph and Ross Collier Online producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison With thanks to Motor Neurone Disease Association, Speak Unique and Think Smart Box. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds.

The LGBT Sport Podcast

Taking a look at LGBTQ+ issues in sport. Hosted by Jack Murley, BBC Radio Cornwall.

Love Bombed

Vicky Pattison explores the double lives, mental trickery and manipulation involved with real life cheaters and their love lives. Have you been love bombed? Tell us your story at lovebombed@bbc.co.uk. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

The Kidnapping of Stephanie Slater

A 25-year-old estate agent disappears in 1992 on a routine house viewing in the West Midlands. Andy Whittaker and criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw look back on all the twists in this sinister story with a mixture of contemporary interviews, audio drama and BBC archive. There’s graphic descriptions of violence. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. Michael Sams is played by Anthony Lewis. Julie Dart is played by Joanne Moore. Producer: Andy Whittaker. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

Undercover

Police Officer Mark Kennedy aka ‘Mark Stone’ is unmasked by the friends and lovers he was sent to spy on. Andy Whittaker investigates how he and other ‘spycops’ operated. Presenter / Producer: Andy Whittaker. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison. Executive Editor, BBC Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.

Danny Beard On Same Sex Love and Marriage

Danny explores same sex weddings, finding out why couples chose to get married, the challenges underpinning this decision and what makes these wedded relationships work. Producer: Ollie Peart, Emma Goswell Online producer: Rachael Smith Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison

The Total Sport Podcast

Deep dives, insider info and access all areas with stars, supporters and those behind the scenes.

My Moment In History

Personal stories of lives linked to history.

Tamara’s Stolen Diamonds

A multi-million heist, a traumatised family and an international manhunt. Explore the full story of Britain’s biggest domestic burglary featuring discussion with heist victims Tamara Ecclestone and Jay Rutland, the police investigation and some of the suspects in the case. This podcast accompanies the BBC Three documentary “Who Stole Tamara Ecclestone's Diamonds?”. Presenter: Thomas Mackintosh. Producer: Elisa Kennedy. Sound: Paul Hilton and Trevor Aston. Online Producer: Rachael Smith. Executive Producer: Ben Bryant and Kathryn Morrison.

Around the Wicket - Yorkshire's Asian Cricket

From community to county level, a story of how grassroots Asian cricket went professional. Yorkshire based journalist and cricket fan Nasser Hanif explores recordings he made for the archive project “From Parks to Pavilions” which documented how Asian community cricket developed from its roots on the backstreets through to the formation of the first leagues and up to county level and beyond. It’s a story that reflects society at the time, looks into immigration and cultural differences and asks how the sport can create a climate where diversity flourishes. The project was produced by a Bradford community organisation AYA in 2016 and was originally broadcast on local BBC radio across England. Producer: Nasser Hanif. Digital producer: Rachael Smith. Executive producer: Kathryn Morrison. With thanks to: Mobeen Butt for the use of this archive. Photograph by Mohanlal Mistry. The ‘From Parks to Pavilions’ project was developed and delivered by the AYA Foundation with support from Bradford Local Studies Libraries, the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, the England and Wales Cricket Boards (ECB), and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

The Localist in England

The stories, places and people putting the country on the map.

Make a Difference

Surprising stories from communities across England who are pulling together during these uncertain times. Originally broadcast on local BBC radio. Find out more on bbc.co.uk/makeadifference.

Politix and Chill

Local politics, properly explained, with Ben Weisz.. Originally broadcast on BBC Local Radio. Produced by BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Sussex.

Multi Story

Surprising personal stories from across England, with handpicked treats from BBC Local Radio - each episode a new theme. Becca Bryers is your guide to the colourful characters and emotional experiences which make up a diverse country.

Yorkshirecast

Making what happens in Westminster relevant to people in the North. Featuring a great guest from our region and insight from our very own northern political team.

My Special Place

Escape and explore the sensations, sounds and feelings as well-known personalities reveal their favourite places. Each well-known host celebrates their favourite location in a five minute treat. Be it a wood, a coastal walk or a theatre, escape your four walls and enjoy an inspirational roam with a hospitable guide. Including: Miles Jupp, actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, Royal correspondent Jennie Bond and Black Girls Hike founder Rhiane Fatinikun.