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Secret Staffordshire

Explore fascinating stories from Staffordshire.

Radio Stoke,31 episodes

Episodes

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Confessions Of... Santa
It's off to the North Pole, as Santa answers some very special questions from local kids.
22 Dec 2025,8 mins
Comedians Uncovered
A peep behind the curtain of stand-up comedy, with two local acts being funny for money.
10 Oct 2025,22 mins
The Retro Resurgence in Staffordshire
Why is there a massive surge in popularity for retro video games across Staffordshire?
03 Oct 2025,10 mins
The lies and losses of a Staffordshire Gambler
A very honest account of the debts, deceit and downward spiral of gambling addiction.
26 Sep 2025,9 mins
Confessions of... A Pub Landlord
Step behind the bar to learn all about pub life, as landlord Terry Rogers reveals all.
19 Sep 2025,8 mins
All Assemble
Neuro-diverse students go in search of answers, inspired by their favourite TV show.
12 Sep 2025,11 mins
Leek's Secret Garden
Uncover the story of how the local community made a difference to their area.
08 Aug 2025,5 mins
Ozzy's Stay in Staffordshire
The people who met the Prince of Darkness during his time in a remote part of the county.
01 Aug 2025,9 mins
Lemmy's Legend Lives On
How Lemmy lives on in Burslem - thanks to one Stokie sculptor.
25 Jul 2025,11 mins
When Oasis were in Stoke
Oasis' trips to Staffordshire, from the Wheatsheaf and Weston Park to Trentham and Talke.
02 Jul 2025,13 mins
Being Non-Binary
Local artist, Kidda Kinsey on what it means to be non-binary.
13 Jun 2025,8 mins
The Evolution of Staffordshire Farms
What goes on behind the scenes on farms all around Staffordshire?
06 Jun 2025,5 mins
The future of AI in Staffordshire
AI: What is it? And what does it hold in store for the future of industry?
23 May 2025,7 mins
Letters From The Front
Hear memories of the last days of WWII through the letters of people from Staffordshire.
05 May 2025,12 mins
Memories of Shelton Bar
Stories of the Stoke-on-Trent steelworks, through rare archive and worker's memories.
02 May 2025,10 mins
The Naughty Graffiti Cover Up
The Stokie artist who's tasked with transforming some of the more obscene paint work.
26 Apr 2025,3 mins
Ban Hot Cross Buns!
Father John Stather has his reasons for wanting to keep the Easter treats traditional.
18 Apr 2025,5 mins
Gamers of Stoke
The world of gaming across Staffordshire - and the people within it.
06 Jan 2025,11 mins
The Leek Calendar Boys
Behind the scenes with the cheeky chaps, posing for charity in not very much at all.
30 Dec 2024,5 mins
Murder in the Churchyard
The 30-year unsolved murder of Tracey Mertens in Cheshire shocked the nation.
23 Dec 2024,16 mins
A Stokie Starry Night
A very local nativity, told by the people of Staffordshire and an Oscar winning actress.
16 Dec 2024,4 mins
The Xmas Factor
The hidden Christmas gems from houses across Staffordshire that we all love to laugh at.
09 Dec 2024,4 mins
A Story of Survival
83 year old Maurice Greenham and his experience of growing up gay in Stoke-on-Trent.
27 Nov 2024,14 mins,
The Silky Story of the Big Mill
How an historic building dominated the town of Leek - and what the future may hold.
18 Nov 2024,5 mins
There's gold in them there hills!
The story of some of the amazing treasure, found beneath the surface of Staffordshire.
04 Nov 2024,10 mins
The terrible tale of the Kidsgrove Boggart
The spine-chilling story behind the phantom that is said to stalk the Harecastle Tunnel.
28 Oct 2024,5 mins
Staffordshire's Carrott Connection
Comedy legend, Jasper Carrott has a very valid reason for his love of Stoke-on-Trent.
21 Oct 2024,10 mins
The hidden impact of dementia
Carers from across Staffordshire share their stories on the dreadful effect of dementia.
14 Oct 2024,15 mins
Celebrity secrets of a Stokie landlady
Edie Hindmoor on the very special guests who stayed at the Verdon Guest House in Hanley.
07 Oct 2024,6 mins
The Staffordshire Spaceman
The incredible story of how an 80 year old from Baldwin’s Gate went into outer space.
30 Sep 2024,15 mins