Dave Stringer in Conversation with David Graham aka Uncle Eric

Dave Stringer in Conversation with David Graham aka Uncle Eric

When David graham was first asked to produce a show for the New Vic he hoped that he could get three year's work out of the project. Twenty-seven years later Eric has become a twice-yearly cult event that plays in front of packed audiences. Uncle Eric is back - this time it's all about him getting a a job in Staffordshire's premier stately home 'Downtown Abbey'. David is the writer, producer and lead actor in the shows and Dave Stringer […]

20 August 2026 2

Podcasts

A View from the Wings S2 Ep.3

Welcome to this week's A View from the Wings - the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment Podcast. This week we are excited that the Autumn Season is nearly upon us. We talk Tigerfest which features some excellent bands across two venues, The Rigger and the Artisan Tap with all proceeds going to conserving tigers in their natural habitat across the world. We hear from the organiser of the Windrush Generation Festival which takes place at Smithfield Park in Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent […]

20 August 2026

Interviews

Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Anthony Bellamy of Tigerfest ’26

Carol talks to Anthony Bellamy the organiser of Tigerfest 2026 - a fundraising event happening at The Rigger venue in Newcastle-under-Lyme and the Artisan Tap, Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday/Sunday 10th and 11th October. The exciting music fundraiser is all about tiger conservation and aims to raise money for tigers globally who are at risk. The weekend looks full of great music with an extensive line up of bands including The Shape of Water, The Soul Revival, Silk Spinster, Walking Alone and […]

19 August 2026

Interviews

Carol Lovatt in Conversation with Robbie Campbell of the Windrush Generation Festival

Carol talks to Robbie Campbell about the Windrush Generation Festival happening at Smithfield Park in Stoke-on-Trent this coming Saturday. The festival is a commemorative and celebratory event focused on fundraising and local Caribbean heritage and culture. Robbie discusses his parents journey from Jamaica to Stoke-on-Trent and how that generation came over to work and contribute to society after the War. He also mentions the disgraceful Windrush scandal which is still ongoing. The festival will be full of fabulous music including […]

17 August 2026

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Podcasts

A View from the Wings – the Podcast. Season 2 Episode 2

Dave and Carol return for the second episode of season 2 of the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment podcast A View from the Wings. This week we talk about what's coming up in all the local theatres and entertainment venues. There's an archive interview from 60's star Beaky from Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky Mick & Tich who sadly recently passed away. Following a hugely successful Beatles celebration at the Artisan Tap, Carol speakes to the band BeatlesforSale.

13 August 2026 3

Podcasts

A View from the Wings – the Podcast. Season 2 Episode 1

A View from the Wings - the Moorlands Radio Arts & Entertainment podcast is back with season 2! Carol isn't with us this week so we've dragged Tony 'the wizz' Walley in front of the microphone for this episode. We have three cracking interviews to bring you including Dominic Halpin who brings his 'A Country Night in Nashville' show to the stage of the Victoria Hall this coming Saturday night. We hear all about Trentham Live from Trentham Estate's Jodie […]

6 August 2026

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Interviews

Carol Lovatt chats to up and coming local band Ricolte

Carol Lovatt caught up with exciting local band Ricolte for their very first radio interview. Recorded at the Artisan Tap, the conversation gives listeners the chance to get to know the band, and to discover what's next for this talented local act. It's a relaxed and engaging interview that celebrates home-grown talent and shines a spotlight on another great success story from the Staffordshire music scene.

18 July 2026 5

Interviews

Carol Lovatt in Conversation with BeatlesforSale

Beatlesforsale are a tribute band to the Beatles that are renowned around the world for their accurate impersonations of the Fab Four that allows the audience to hear the authentic sound, see the real look and hear the banter. Every chord and cheeky grin is exactly where it should be. These world class musicians – who have played with the likes of Midge Ure, Mary Hopkin, Morrissey and Nancy Sinatra and have been crowd-pleasers from Liverpool to Lisbon and all […]

10 July 2026

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Podcasts

A View from the Wings S1 Ep.15

We're back with a bumper episode! This week we have a review of the Excellent Stage Productions latest offering 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Dave speaks to Dan Partridge of 'Waitress the Musical' which hits the Regent stage soon. Loads of What's On's to bring you. Carol interviews the young band 'Walking Alone'. Dave and Carol tells us what they have coming up in the near future. Finally, we take a dip into the archive to bring you a fantastic […]

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The Moorlands Music Mix

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