Devoncast - Larry Lamb, Exeter Chiefs and why a Strictly finalist wants Devon to boo her!
A very action packed and actor heavy editon of Devoncast this week.
Gavin and Stacey and Eastenders star Larry Lamb was in Devon recently for the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival. He caught up with us to talk about his new book ‘All Wrapped Up’, reflected on 50 years in the acting industry, what it’s like to be in the spotlight and gave us a glimpse behind the scenes of one of Britain’s most famous shows!
The Premiership rugby season is returning and many fans are counting down the first match at Sandy Park.
Hundreds of Exeter Chiefs fans are taking part in a 10k charity walk ahead of their first home match against Newcastle Red Bulls, in aid of the Exeter chiefs foundation- the chief executive of the club Keiron Northcott joins us.
And we are on countdown to Panto season here in Devon. Emma Barton from Eastenders is urging the crowd to boo her at the Princess Theatre in Torquay- find out why.
Josh Tate presents this episode.
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Devoncast- The commando who refused to die, game over for Torquay shops and will a zoo survive?
A busy edition of Devoncast this week.
Paul Vice who is known as 'the commando who refused to die' joined Josh in the studio. He opened up about when he was blown up in Afghanistan and declared dead twice, his recovery and why he is walking over 200 miles for Force Cancer Charity... followed by a bungee jump too!
We hear from the owner of a unique Torquay business who says a headline-grabbing new development could mean it is game over for him.
And a Devon MP has called a summit meeting with a government minister on behalf of the county’s zoos and aquariums, saying some of them will struggle to get through the winter.
Josh Tate presents this edition.
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Devoncast - MPs opionion on Gaza, Budleigh Literary Festival, and teen who met Queen
Another action packed edition of Devoncast this week, we hear from Liberal Demorcrat MP for South Devon, Caroline Voaden tells us what it’s like to be part of a new and influential group lobbying for the county as well as her views on the situation in Gaza.
The annual Budleigh Literary Festival returns with bestselling authors, exciting guest speakers, lively panel discussions, inspiring workshops, and events for the whole family.
Derriford Hospital in Plymouth is set to ease pressure on its main emergency department with the opening of a brand-new urgent treatment centre and an inspiring teenager from Devon has been rubbing shoulders with royalty after raising thousands of pounds for the charity ShelterBox.
This edition is presented by Josh Tate.
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Devoncast- French rugby women, new Reform councillor and campaigning to rejoin the EU
This week’s episode takes us to Exeter Quay, where the French women’s rugby team joined local clubs for a family day of celebrations ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Exeter Chiefs chairman and CEO Tony Rowe shares his thoughts on the tournament and how it’s helping to bring communities together, while a new Reform UK councillor reflects on their first 100 days in office.
We also hear from campaigners in East Devon, where Devon for Europe is out on the streets making the case for the UK to rejoin the EU.
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Devoncast: Inquiry into grooming gangs, the Women's Rugby World Cup, a statue in storage and Exist: the top Devon IT event
Three years after a hotel near Exeter began taking asylum seekers under the then-Conservative government, the local Tory party claims it has been kept secret. Honiton and Sidmouth Conservatives say residents haven’t been informed, so they’re doing things differently to highlight the issue.
They also want to be absolutely sure that young girls are not being raped in Devon and to that end they’re going to work with police and crime commissioner Alison Hernandez to investigate grooming gangs. That’s news to Ms Hernandez’s office though.
Also this week, the Women’s World Cup has arrived in Exeter. We speak with Exeter Chiefs chairman Tony Rowe, with players from France and Italy, and the Bishop of Exeter, who allowed his Cathedral to be used to welcome the tournament to the city.
We also explore the down-at-heel Torquay Pavilion and discover why the iconic statue on its done, which was in place for a century, is in safe storage at an undisclosed location.
Plus the science and technology event coming to Rockbeare Manor, thanks to the Devon Chamber. Exist is one of the county's top IT events. Its director James Cater explain why should be there.
Download or stream Devoncast here, and remember to subscribe, for free, from your podcast provider.
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