Archives: Audio

Stephanie Dawson MEng MIET TCMS Engineer at Hitachi Rail Europe talks to Bishop FM’s Gary Burgham about the development of battery powered rail travel.

Shane Shambhu talks to Gary Burgham about the founding of the performance group Altered Skin and the current production, Fatherhood: Showing at Barningham 11th, Horsley 12th and Bishop Auckland Town Hall 15th October.

Bishop FM’s Gary Burgham talks to Tyson Kelly. After six years in The Bootleg Beatles, it was time for John Lennon to do a solo tour. Tyson Kelly plus full band play Sunderland Fire Station as IMAGINE LENNON on Tuesday 7th October.

Shaun Campbell, founder of the Arthur Wharton Foundation, talks to Bishop FM’s Gary Burgham about the Foundation’s roots, purpose and plans for the future. This interview contains a short clip of Shaun playing the Mbera – a musical instrument from Zimbabwe.

Roger, Carol and Val chat to Gary Burgham about the history of Ferryhill Station British Legion – and about a forthcoming BL event on 16th August 2025 celebrating VJ Day.

Steve and Arthur talk to Gary Burgham about the support they both offer to Tees Cottage Pumping Station. They both contribute to the pumping station by making missing or broken parts of the Victorian Pumping Station using their blacksmithing expertise.

Martyn Brown talks to Gary Burgham about Tees Cottage Pumping Station.

Nigel Alderson talks to Gary Burgham about the recent award won by Alderson’s Butchers. Nigel also talks about his role in the 2025 Cockerton Village Carnival.

For Bishop FM, Gary Burgham talks to SDR200 Festival Director, Niccy Hallifax, about the significant contribution made by Hitachi to secure the future of Heighington Railway Station.