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The Milk Bar

Jason Forrest
Treasure Island
Riviera Travel
Wolverhampton
Artificial Intelligence
Sleeping Beauty
Ice Cream
Trentham Light Trail
Team Water
British Horse Racing Authority
Oasis
Grass Roots Sport
World Cup
Mediterranean Cuisine
Nestlé
Funeral Directors
Meatloaf
Midlands Fringe
Water Aid
Six the Musical
Shifnal Striders

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Recorded for release W/C 12th October 2026

This week Rev Kate Bottley talks about Funerals, we find out about the Festive Gift Fair at the NEC and meet up with the team behind the Walsall Scare Maze.

Recorded for release W/C 5th October 2026

This week is a Grand Theatre Panto Special!  We meet several of the cast of Treasure Island with Richard Blackwood, Tam Ryan and Ian Adams, Alexia McIntosh, Leonie Wall and David Burrows.

Recorded for release W/C 28th September 2026

This week we find out about Bright Places, I was a Teenage Bisexual and Terminal 2, all shows at the Arena Theatre, we find out about Another Goodbye at the Wolverhampton Arts Centre and how the show link... more

Recorded for release W/C 21st September 2026 at WCR and the Grand Theatre.

This week as we celebrate or 900th Episode, Jody Craddock lets us know about his art beinbg on display for sale in a Wolverhampton Gallery, Jacky Fellows tells us all about H... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Bottley
Reverend, Church of England
Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (mentioned)
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Richard Blackwood
Actor, performer
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Tam Ryan
Actor/performer
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Ian Adams
Writer/Director
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Alexia McIntosh
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David Burrows
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Leonie Wall
Puppeteer/Ensemble member
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Ray Manoring
Associated with Bright Places; recounts experiences and tells about the show
Theatre/Performance
Episode: Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 901
Adi Muir
Creator/performer of Another Goodbye
Theatre
Episode: Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 901

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Jason Forrest
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Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Rolobenz

    Just listened to Rolobenz on this show! Awesome!

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    5
    DANCFOXX
    United Kingdom12 years ago
  • The state of things

    Just listened to the state of things on this show and thought the were amazing. Caught them live recently and they were great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robbaker01
    United Kingdom15 years ago
  • Just Dandy!

    Great show especially as they had my fave new band New Killer Shoes as guests! (not biased or anything)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee O'Donnell
    United Kingdom16 years ago
  • at last

    hey at last a radio show thats well worth listening to, fantastic , blu bump

    Apple Podcasts
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    blu orb
    United Kingdom17 years ago

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Promotes engaging live events and artist storytelling.
Energetic, community-driven conversations with diverse guests.
Great mix of music, theatre, and local culture guests.

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Jason Forrest in The Mil Bar - Episode 890
Q: Where can we go to find out more and maybe look at the menus to tempt us aboard what P&O Cruise?
Tom Parker Bowles discusses visiting pocruises.com to explore menus, onboard dining options, celebrity chefs on board, and the Mediterranean-inspired culinary experiences offered during the fly-med season.
Jason Forrest in The Mil Bar - Episode 890
Q: How do people get involved in this? And what are the access points of each of these different bits of the fun, entertainment and education?
Becky Reedy explains that people should visit the Birmingham Rep website and navigate to Take Part, Tours and Workshops, Master Classes, where age groups and bursary information are listed; registration and bursaries are available.
Edenya the 10th world at Pairi Daiza - Episode 888 of The Milk Bar
Q: What makes Edenya so interactive and unique compared to traditional zoos?
Edenya offers multiple habitats arranged across levels, allows guests to observe animals both above and below water, and integrates accommodation, dining, and even behind-the-scenes access to create a deeply immersive, conservation-focused experience.
Edenya the 10th world at Pairi Daiza - Episode 888 of The Milk Bar
Q: And, I mean, this is a major construction, this must be decades in the planning. How did this first come about?
It began as a dream in the mind of the private owner, with formal drawing starting about five years ago and the project coming to fruition in about four years, evolving from concepts into a full-scale experience.
Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 886
Q: What safety tools are mentioned to help parents manage their children's phone use?
The Safer Screens tool from YouSwitch is recommended to customize safety settings for a child's specific phone, helping parents monitor and control apps and online access.

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What is The Milk Bar about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A lively, culture-driven show that blends music interviews with theatre, arts, and community storytelling. Across episodes, the host chats with UK-based musicians, actors, and performers, interleaving tour updates, upcoming shows, and behind-the-scenes career reflections with practical details like tickets, venue tips, and collaborations. A standout pattern is the mix of intimate career anecdotes with promotional content and local-arts-focused context, plus charity and community segments that foreground regional culture and accessible storytelling. The format tends to favor cross-genre conversations, live performance teasers, and actionable takeaways for listeners who are fans of music, theatre, and the broader arts scene in the Midlands an... more

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1. Kate Bottley
2. Richard Blackwood
3. Tam Ryan
4. Ian Adams
5. Alexia McIntosh
6. David Burrows
7. Leonie Wall
8. Ray Manoring

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