The Shed
Simon ArmitageSimon Armitage invites you to step inside his writing shed, nestled in the hills of West Yorkshire, for an intimate and uplifting celebration of conversation and creativity conducted over a proper brew. He's ready to welcome an eclectic mix of guests in for a natter, with delightfully meandering conversations ranging across the personal and the poetic. Each episode features a tea-break courtesy of... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Category | Arts | ||||
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It’s another Shed away-day, with Simon making a flying visit to Wing in Rutland, where, in a studio burrowed into the bottom of her garden, Angela Harding is inspired to create some of the most beaiutiful and recognisable illustrations of recent time... more
On a stormy late-summer afternoon, a legendary singer-songwriter makes the seismic journey from South Yorkshire to West Yorkshire to drop in on Simon and make sure he's properly kitted out for the wild winds and lashing rain. Richard Hawley is perhap... more
Simon welcomes journalist, newsreader and now novelist Reeta Chakrabarti to the shed for a conversation that arcs from her childhood in Birmingham to reporting from conflict zones around the world. Reeta discusses her debut novel, Finding Belle, a mo... more
Being the gormful chap he is, Simon is deeply happified to welcome Britain's best-known and best loved lexicographer and etymologist Susie Dent to the shed. Susie has not only served in Countdown's Dictionary Corner for more than three decades (and g... more
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- In the shed
Everyone should have to spend sometime in the shed talking about their lives . The insights into the guests lives was enlightening , we all have crosses to bear & they were courageous in opening up to Simon
Apple Podcasts5Sarge in the Garden
United Kingdom4 months ago - Marvellous listening
I’m loving the new series. Just spent 90 minutes shifting logs in the company of Simon, Self-Esteem and Susie Dent - made me smile, think and reflect. The Richard Hawley & Frank Skinner episodes were also gems - bravo Mr Armitage & Friends!
Apple Podcasts5Andy SpanglesUnited Kingdom6 months ago - Gentle, beautiful and enlightening
I love this podcast. The Richard Hawley episode possibly my favourite. A joy.
Apple Podcasts5R.Stow.awayUnited Kingdom6 months ago - I love these podcasts!
Susie Dent and Simon under the same shed roof. Absolutely fascinating to hear them both talking on their specialism ie our language. Keep them coming Simon!
Apple Podcasts53DonkeysUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Yorkshire Shed
I enjoyed the previous shed related show show. This one with Frank follows a similarly enjoyable meandering route. I do like the tea related sponsorship, which is subtle and perhaps a perfect product placement for listening.
Apple Podcasts5Pennine PapaUnited Kingdom7 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #230 | United Kingdom/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Ireland/Arts |
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