The Milk Bar

Recorded for release W/C 12th January 2026 This week Vincent Pausanias, Creator & Director of Tap Factory, lets us know all about the show ahead of their appearance at the Wolverhampton Grand, we find out about 'Looking for the Wow' Ian Stones show which is at the Stafford Gatehouse and it's the same Venue for Totally Tina as we chat with Justine Riddoch about the show. We also find out about Discos for Grown Ups and Dr Ritz Birah reminds us to get a good nights sleep.

Recorded for release W/C 5th Jan 2025 This week Rod Bissett from The Grange Player tells all on Jeeves and Wooster, we find out about the work of The Detox Factor, Amy Tapper from GoggleBox talks weight control, Lisa Minot give us some Travel Tips, we find out about a chance to Come and Sing with Wombourne District Choral Society and we get the latest updates from Ralf at  Dangerous Sheep.

Recorded for release New Years Eve 2025 It’s time for the twenty twenty five Milk Bar end of year Quiz! Your Quizmaster is Jason Forrest and Sound engineer Andy Walters. On the Green Team , charlotte Webb, Kelly Jeffs, Joanne Till and Bob Gessey. On the Red Team, Chris Congreave, Alex Fletcher, Rod Bissit and Chris Allen. Music between rounds from Bob Gessey. Recorded at WCR.

Recorded for release W/C 22nd Dec 2025 This week Nick Knowles talks Home Hacks, Merlin Griffiths gives us some Wine tips, Peter Duncan Talks Pantos, Grime Gran helps us avoid scams and we find out about Frankie's Guys at the Wolverhampton Grand.

Recorded for release W/C 15th December 2025 This week we get Festive Food Tips from Rusty Lee, Eleanor McGregor of The Vegan Society and Mike LLewellyn from Co-op. Johnathan Antoine chats about his latest album, Pascal Harvie of Just Giving recaps our charity support this year, Dr Ellie Cannon and the 2 Jays dance their way around staying healthy this Christmas and you. can see what happens when Tim Abbot arrived at the Luke1977 store in Cannock.

Recorded for release W/C 8th Dec 2025 This week Tim Abbot lets us know about his time working with Oasis at Creation Records, Denise Van Outen talks Christmas Shopping, Georgie Barrett lets us know how AI is helping us write Christmas cards, Sam Holland has some Tasty Cooking Tips and Showtime Theatre tell us about their production of Aladdin.

Recorded for release W/C 1st Dec 2025 This week we meet the cast of the Stafford Gatehouse and Walsall Arena Pantos, Vanessa  Feltz and Dr Hilary Jones update us on the Flu Vaccine, we find out about an evening celebrating the music of Joni Mitchel and hear all about Treecycling with Compton Care.

Recorded for release w/c 24th Nov 2026 This week Dame Denise Lewis talks pensions, we meet more of the Lichfield Garrick's Panto Cast, Shane McCormack lets us know about his latest film release, Sean Fletcher warns of the dangers of Surface Water Flooding, we hear about the latest award Compton Care's Cafe Crumbles is up for, find out about A Celtic Christmas at the Gatehouse Stafford, get in a festive mood with the Trentham Winter Light Trail and hear about the store of the future with the Kingfisher Group.

Recorded for release W/C 17th Nov 2025 This week we meet one of the young cast members of Sleeping Beauty at the Wolverhampton Grand, Codsall Dramatic Society talk about Jack and the Beanstalk, Deborah Tracey chats about Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas at the Birmingham Rep, Christopher Commander lets us know about his 2025 Christmas Carol tour, Dr Ranj warns of the dangers of RVT, and Nigel Clarke of Zeus Sleeps tells us how we could reduce snoring.

Recorded for release W/C 10th Nov 2025 This week Ellie Simmonds talks Grass Roots Sport, Ellie Taylor gives us an insight into her world, Robert (George) Lane lets us know about the latest Improv Wolves Gig and a short film, we have music from Jodie Langford and we find out about a destination in the UAE.

Recorded for release W/C 3rd Nov. 2025 This week we are joined by TV's Restoration Man George Clarke, Singing Weather Man Des Coleman, Singing Elf Jordan Conway,  the non-singing Jenny Eclair, Ms United Kingdom contender Asha Manhota and the team behind Romeo and Juliet at the Lichfield Cathedral.  

Recorded for release W/C 27th Oct 2025 This week Arlene Phillips keeps us moving , Dr Hilary Jones reminds us yo get our Flu Vaccine, we talk Houseplants with Joe Bagley, Rhona Lloyd talks Rugby, Barney Worster tells us about the Treat Easi, and we find out about a Shoddy Christmas Carol at the Lichfield Garrick, MindGame from the Grange Players, and The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at the Wolverhampton Grand.

Recorded for release W/C 20th Oct 2025 This week Danny Beard, Tam Ryan, Ian Adams and Georgia Iudica Davies tell us about their rolls in Sleeping Beauty at the Wolverhampton Grand, Dr Ranj Singh talks Home Health, Harry Redknapp chats about everything including how home refurbs can create less waste, This Morning's life style coaches The Speakmans tell us how guilt could be effecting our sleep, we find out about Wisconsin as a destination and Walker James shares his latest music.

Recorded for release W/C 13th Oct 2025 This week Scarlet Moffat Talks Home Harmony, Deborah Stevenson and Zak Douglas chat about Sleeping Beauty at the Grand, we find out about Barrier(s) and Starter for Ten both at The Rep, we meet the team from the Walsall Scare Maze, Claire Louise Amias lets us know about Haunted Shadows The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit and Lee Cross of Riviera Travel talks Solo travel.

Recorded for release W/C 6th October 2025 To mark the 850th Episode of The Milk Bar we headed to Chambron, Belgium to experience the wonderful Pairi Daiza. Based on a site with more than a thousand years of history and boasting buildings from the 12th Century, this is an amazing Zoological and conservation experience. Join us as we explore a phenomenal site with the help of our guides and see how you can immerse yourself in the amazing worlds they present with their onsite accommodation facing onto the animals environments. Presenter - Jason Forrest Guests - Johan Vreys, Tour Guide Leen & Lee Sambrook Cameras - Richard Owen & Susan Bevan Liaison at Pairi Daiza - Victoria Renders

Recorded for release W/C 29th Sept 2025 This week Rochelle Humes lets us know about a campaign from Young Minds, Timmy Mallet talks about conversations on the 'Buddy Bench', Sean Alexander lets us know about his Magic show at the Wolverhampton Grand, Sutton Coldfield Musical Theatre tell us about their production of Jesus Christ Superstar and we congratulate Wren James on their latest award.

Recorded for release W/C 22nd Sept 2025 This week Scott Bird looks at the current season at the Grand, Ian Stone lets us know about his UK tour, Jane Edwards from the Malvern Three Counties show ground gets us ready for their Autumn show, we chat to the West Midlands Winners of the Dog Friendly Pub of the Year and fins out about the awareness day for Menopause and Cancer.

Recorded for release W/C 15th Sept 2025 This week Phillipa Forrester introduces us to Casio's Moflin and her AI Companion Bogart, Ben Thornton (with interruptions from Sam Rabone) lets us know about being Buttons in Cinderella at the Lichfield Garrick, we find out about the 2025 Trentham Light Trail, the Codsall Christmas Fair and Ian Billings taking over as Principal of PQA Wolverhampton.

Recorded for release W/C 8th Sept 2025 This Week Nick Knowles talks Gas Safety and DIY, Sherrie Hewson is enthused by Great! TV, Ross Kemp and Bola Sol get us thinking about our Financial Fitness, Fifi Garfield chats about her theatre work,  Dr Richard Shepherd lets us know about his forthcoming shows on the 'Time of Death' tour and we have our first meet and greet with the Lichfield Garrick Panto Cast.

Recorded for release W/C 1st Sept 25 This week we chat to Jasmine Gardosi about their Debut single release, the Grange Players and Lichfield Operatic Society both let us know about their latest shows, Andrew Rogers tells us about his 25 in 25 challenge for Compton Care and Robert Taylor lets us know about his travel blog.