Programmes on Bishop FM
Bishop FM - '...Whatever you want...'
Bishop FM is a community radio station set up in Bishop Auckland to meet the needs of local residents. Run entirely by volunteers, the station will return to FM in 2008 and is currently broadcasting on-line.
Below are a selection of the current programmes. Click a programme name to see details about the presenter, the music and more.
Programmes Online
- Folk with Terry Ferdinand
- 9pm to 11pm - Monday
- I will be presenting Folk with Ferdinand every Monday evening at 9pm to 11pm. I can promise you an eclectic mix of music new and old, local and international. Repeated on Saturday, 8pm to 10pm.
- Metal Gods Rock Show with Dave Chipchase
- 7pm to 9pm - Tuesday
- Two hours of dedicated "Rock & Metal" spanning four decades.
- Tuesday Rock Show
- 9pm to 11pm - Tuesday
- I present the Tuesday Rock Show from 9pm to 11pm where you will hear classic rock along some new bands and hopefully in the future some local talent.
- The Four Stooges
- 8pm to 10pm - Wednesday
- Paul, Terry, Rebecca and guests bring music and news to Wednesday evening.
- Darkus by Sir D
- 7pm to 9pm - Thursday
- An addictive cocktail of music, reviews, interviews and randomness, Sir D style.
- The Unimaginatively Titled Radio Show with Dave Wallbanks
- 9pm to 11pm - Thursday
- An hour of new music, local bands, great tunes and more.
- Saturday Sport
- 2pm to 6pm - Saturday
- Bishop FM's sports team will bring all the news from the Saturday afternoon local sport scene - and the Saturday afternoon sound as well.
- Anita's World
- 4pm to 6pm - Sunday
- "As a committed Weardalian, editor of the Weardale Gazette, my main interest is bringing the news and views of Weardale with guests from the Dale and cheesey tunes from the 50s-70s."
- Jazz and Roots Music
- 6pm to 8pm - Sunday
- Tom and Ian will be live in the studio presenting a mix of Jazz and Roots music for a Sunday evening.
- Another Music in a Different Kitchen
- 8pm to 9pm - Sunday
- Another music in a different kitchen is sixty minutes of alternative sounds from the 70's and 80's.
- Rebecca's Rock Show
- 9pm to 10pm - Sunday
- Rebecca from Crook, will be playing all your favourite rock songs from all decades and keeping you up to date with local gigs and events every Sunday.
Subject to change and availability of presenters.
Programmes Coming Soon
- Bishop FM Drivetime
- During our trial broadcast, Lee hosted the Bishop FM drivetime with the mystery year. The show will be back when we are allocated our new frequency.
- Through the School Gate
- John, Brenda and James will visit local schools and they, and listeners will be entertained by the youngsters - and maybe their teachers.
- Afternoon Music Show
- Thushara and James will look at the weeks music, film and entertainment news, with the charts and single releases.
- Afternoon with Kate
- "Hi, I'm Kate," says Kate! " I will be joining you for a merry amble through the Bishop FM record collection to brighten up your day!"
