Bradford Through the Ages
Curators explore BBC Archives to bring you this special collection celebrating Bradford and its people through the ages. Watch this space throughout 2025 as we connect spectacular City of Culture events to the history of Bradford with these gems from the BBC’s vast archive.
David Hockney (1972)
David Hockney on his education at Bradford School of Art.
Blue Peter (1967)
Blue Peter's feature about stone artefacts discovered in Yorkshire.
Stuart McCall (2007)
Stuart McCall on his first stint as manager of Bradford City AFC.
Daytimers (2019)
The origins of "Daytime discos".
Walking through Brontë Country (2008)
Clare Balding explores the moors behind Haworth.
Sinead Campbell (2024)
Singer Sinead Campbell talks about Bradford's vibrant music scene.
Bradford Tailors (2023)
A suit fit for a king
Alhambra Theatre (2014)
Memories of Bradford's Alhambra Theatre.
BBC Introducing Gallery
A retrospective gallery of performances as BBC Introducing comes to Bradford 2025.
Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali Group (2017)
Jaswinder Singh, director of the Asian Arts Agency discusses Qawwali music.
Stanza Stones (2015)
Simon Armitage reads his poem, Snow, inspired by the Yorkshire landscape.
The Manningham Mills Strike (2003)
The story of this landmark moment in Bradford's history.
Testament (2020)
Rapper Testament demonstrates his beatboxing skills on Radio 4.
Recipes That Made Me (2018)
Bradford's vibrant Café Regal
The Brontës Lived Here (1973)
Writer Margaret Drabble visits the Brontës' home at Haworth Parsonage.
Kirsty Taylor (2024)
Bradford born poet Kirsty Taylor on her passion for writing.
Angélique Kidjo Gallery
Angélique Kidjo presents African Symphony, as part of BBC Proms 2025
When Yorkshiremen Made Movies (1973)
The history of film making in Yorkshire.
Bradford Wool Auction (1950)
High demand for Bradford wool at 1950 auction.
The music of Frederick Delius (1959)
Conductor Sir Thomas Beecham talks about Bradford born composer, Frederick Delius.
Contemporary Islamic art (2009)
Radio 3's Night Waves discussion on Islamic craft and design.
Victor Wedderburn (2025)
1Xtra’s Richie Brave in conversation with photographer Victor Wedderburn.
Akram Khan (2018)
Newsnight report featuring dancer and choreographer Akram Khan in rehearsal.
Bradford Cathedral (1997)
BBC News reports on 'modern' services at Bradford Cathedral.
