Beyond Expectations

Matilda Walden presents a series of interviews from across the Beyond Radio area with local people, visting performers and those with a story to tell.

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Episodes

• Episode 19: Interview with Roger Ashton-Griffiths and The Bay International Film Festival team

  Tuesday, 3 February 2026

  11 minutes

  Matilda speaks to Game of Thrones star Roger Ashton-Griffiths, and Darren and Anna Henderson from The Bay International Film Festival

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• Episode 18: Interview with Nigel Planer

  Thursday, 18 September 2025

  21 minutes

  Matilda chats to legendary actor, writer and poet Nigel Planer

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• Episode 17: Interview with John Archer

  Thursday, 18 September 2025

  10 minutes

  Matilda chats to comedy magician John Archer, Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist

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• Episode 16: Interview with Baz Mills from Massive Wagons

  Friday, 12 September 2025

  21 minutes

  Matilda chats to Baz Mills, front man of Lancaster rock band Massive Wagons

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• Episode 15: Interview with Steven Hall

  Wednesday, 3 September 2025

  13 minutes

  Matilda chats to unique dancer Steven Hall from Britain's Got Talent

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• Episode 14: Interview with Eddi Reader

  Wednesday, 13 August 2025

  31 minutes

  Matilda chats to singer-songwriter Eddi Reader

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• Episode 13: Interview with Rita Millat from BBC show Interior Design Masters

  Tuesday, 12 August 2025

  13 minutes

  Matilda chats to Rita Millat who starred on a BBC TV design show with Alan Carr

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• Episode 12: King Charles visits Lancaster

  Tuesday, 24 June 2025

  9 minutes

  Matilda is in amongst the crowds as King Charles visits Lancaster Castle

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• Episode 11: Interview with Amanda Parker, Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire

  Friday, 6 June 2025

  8 minutes

  Matilda Walden speaks to the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire

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• Episode 10: Interview with Matt Panesh

  Wednesday, 4 June 2025

  21 minutes

  Matilda interviews performance poet, Morecambe Fringe and Morecambe Poetry Festival founder, and Beyond Radio's own Matt Panesh

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• Episode 9: Interview with The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Leanne Brown

  Friday, 2 May 2025

  19 minutes

  Matilda interviews reality TV star Leanne Brown

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• Episode 8: Interview with James Mackie

  Thursday, 6 February 2025

  30 minutes

  Matilda interviews musician and artist James Mackie

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• Episode 7: Chinese New Year

  Tuesday, 21 January 2025

  10 minutes

  Matilda finds out about the traditions of Chinese New Year and this year's celebrations in Lancaster

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• Episode 6: Interview with Ethan Jeff Hall

  Friday, 3 January 2025

  10 minutes

  Matilda does her best to keep up with local motor racing ace Ethan

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• Episode 5: Matilda goes Christmas Shopping

  Tuesday, 26 November 2024

  21 minutes

  Matilda visits some of Lancaster city centre's quirkiest shops to promote shopping local this festive season.

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• Episode 4: Interview with The Traitors star Andrew Jenkins

  Tuesday, 5 November 2024

  26 minutes

  Matilda gets to grips with a real life traitor!

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• Episode 3: Interview with Lee Clarke - The Old Sea Dog

  Tuesday, 5 November 2024

  23 minutes

  Matilda discovers more about antiques and collectables

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• Episode 2: Interview with Karim Zeroual

  Wednesday, 30 October 2024

  18 minutes

  Matilda talks Strictly Come Dancing, CBeebies and rabbits with actor and TV presenter Karim Zeroual

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• Episode 1: Interview with Pam Ayres

  Tuesday, 22 October 2024

  24 minutes

  Matilda chats with legendary poet and performer Pam Ayres

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