Undercurrent Stories
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.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 163
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Tales of Crime and Punishment in Oakham. The County Town of Rutland, England.
Bill Cunningham, Historian and tour guide walks and talks us through the streets of the historic county town of Oakham in Rutland, England's smallest county.
Bill explains how Oakham has gained eith…
Gary Moat (Ex Heavy Pettin') and Frontman of Hard Rock Band 'Burnt Out Wreck'
Today's show features the legendary Gary Moat who was best known as the drummer in the famous 1980s rock band Heavy Pettin.’ The band toured alongside Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne, Magnum and many more.
Today…
Rick Long TT Sidecar Champion and World's Strongest Disabled Man Winner
In today's show we hear the inspiring story of Rick Long. Rick was the most successful sidecar passenger in the Isle of Man TT’s history with eight victories in total.
Then in 2008 at the legendary H…
Eric Bell, Lead Guitarist with Thin Lizzy
With it's haunting and mesmerising guitar intro many listeners will be familiar with the Thin Lizzy hit, Whisky in the Jar which reached no. 6 in the UK charts in 1973.
My guest today is the legendary…
Walking on Water with Geoff Holt MBE
This episode of Undercurrent Stories features a conversation I had with Geoff Holt MBE.
I first met Geoff in 1984 at Salisbury Spinal Treatment Centre through a mutual friend, Tim Clare.
The episode is…
Undercover Detective - Operation Julie. Britain's Biggest Drugs Bust with Stephen Bentley
This episode features Stephen Bentley, who tells the story of how as a young detective in the hot summer of 1976, he went undercover as part of a large UK national operation called Operation Julie.
U…
Revealing the Secrets for a Successful Retirement with Cate Gregory
Are you thinking about retirement? Have you just retired? Are you already retired? This episode is for you.
In today’s show I am joined by Cate Gregory. Cate spent over 20 years as a marketing profess…
The Man at the Back with Clive Edwards, Drummer with bands including UFO, Wild Horses and Back Street Crawler.
This episode features one of Britain's greatest rock drummers, Clive Edwards.
Clive is best known as a member of UFO, Wild Horses, ( Brian Robertson ex Thin Lizzy and Jimmy Bain ex Rainbow), Back S…
England's Undiscovered Treasure at The Spinney with Dr Patrick Candler
Nestled safely behind strong railings alongside the London to Edinburgh East Coast main line railway, just south of Grantham, lies a little known hidden treasure!
In this on site live interview Dr Pa…
An Englishman in Stockholm
In today’s show I'm joined once again by Quint Starkie. Quint is an English musician originally from Accrington, Lancashire now based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Quint is about to embark on a UK tour with…
Mistletoe, Mince Pies and the Story of other Christmas Traditions with James Cooper
James Cooper, a Christmasologist, (Yes there is such a word!), reveals the history of Christmas traditions in the UK over the last 1500 years.
From the origins of the mince pie, the banning of Christm…
From Quarry to Wildlife Haven with Augy Harrison
The amazing story of how a disused quarry was bought for £1.00 and is being transformed into a wildlife haven.
Set in the English Lincolnshire village of Langtoft, Augy Harrison takes us on a guided t…
How to become an archaeologist in 30 minutes! with Lisa Westcott Wilkins
Today's show features Lisa Westcott Wilkins.
With her interest and passion for archaeology, Lisa is founder and CO-CEO of DigVentures, a social enterprise, which organises crowdfunded archaeological e…
SAS Real Heroes with Alex Gardiner
In today’s show I am joined by Alex Gardiner ex SAS Squadron Commander and author of ‘The Devil’s Magistrate’ his first book.
Alex served as an officer in the Royal Greenjackets, and then as a troop…
Do Angels Exist? Lets ask the Angels! with Barbara Calvano
In today’s show we welcome Barbara Calvano. Barbara is an intuitive angel and life coach as well as being an actor and artist. In addition she also hosts her own weekly podcast, ‘Lets ask the Angel…
How To Start a Formula 1 Racing Team with Colin Crabbe
In today’s show I am once again delighted to be joined by Colin Crabbe.
Colin is a former Formula 1 Team owner, a racing driver and an eminent restorer and dealer of historic classic racing cars.
In…
The Mystery of Yew Tree Avenue with Dr. Patrick Candler
Tucked away just 2 miles east of the famous Great North Road near Clipsham in Rutland, lies one of England’s great hidden gems, Yew Tree Avenue.
Yew Tree Avenue is over 200 years old, consisting of ov…
The Secrets of an International Record Producer with Mark SevenV and Garry Williams
Today’s show features international Record Producer Mark SevenV and international Soul Music presenter, Garry Williams.
In the show we discuss Mark’s musical journey. First raised on classical music a…
Francis Dunnery, It Bites, Robert Plant and beyond!
Francis Dunnery operates as a Multi-Media Artist. His work combines music, humor, video, literature, performance art, philosophy and blistering electric guitar.
Francis first hit the public stage bac…
Wild Beer with Jaega Wise
Described as, "The new brewing superstar," on the cover of CAMRA's latest beer magazine, today's show features Jaega Wise, Head Brewer of East London's Wild Card Brewery.
Jaega gives a unique insig…