Episodes
He's spent years working with charities and other organisations around York. He's overcome major health problems and he's still busy and smiiling! And now he's been awarded an OBE. Meet David Dickson....
Fancy a chance to look around an artist's own studio and see how they create their work? 150 studios are open over two weekends for York Open Studios 2026. Chair, Christine Storrs, explains how it all happens....
Why are Labour doing so badly in the opinion polls? Was Brexit a mistake? When will Haxby station get built? York Outer MP Luke Charters shares his thoughts with Jonathan Cowap
Where can women in York get free or low cost help and support for problems like anxiety, depression and stress? Anjelica Finnegan Chair of York Women's Counselling Service explains what YWCS can offer... (Contains references to suicide and domestic violence)
Could you help out with the historic York Mystery Plays? Roger Lee explains what's involved in staging this world famous medieval drama on the streets of York this summer...
Spring is truly here at last! Yorkshire Life Editor Kathryn Armstrong talks about the people and places featured in the April edition of the magazine.
From her own experience of life-threatening illness Iwona Michalska created TRTRehab. Her York studio promises transformation from pain and trauma - and a way to a happier life...
Ground-breaking help for people with alcohol issues - Dr Aaron Brown MD of Clean Slate Clinic in York explains their very effective approach...
Improving family life in York! York Mumbler has a huge online following. Founder Emily Pickard explains how it started and reveals something special that's happening this Easter...
Celebrating spring, International Women's Day and the 80th anniversary of Yorkshire Life magazine, Editor Kathryn Armstrong chats to Jonathan Cowap about the March issue.
Off to the 'Dance Olympics' in Dublin in July! Dance teacher Laura Souter chats about her own amazing career and taking over 30 young dancers from Lisa Marie Performing Arts in York to Ireland to compete in the Dance World Cup.
You're never too old to learn - But how old was Roger Davies when he learned to row? You might be surprised...
Successful York businessman Andy Knowles is excited by his new role as CEO of York Against Cancer - He's got big plans!
Rebecca Clark, Lead of The Place and Holly Hennell, York Community Impact Manager for AVIVA, tell Jonathan Cowap how The Place in the Westfield area of York is making a real difference to local people...
Meet the 10 year old who started the YorKAOS Kid's Art group in York. Ada Jobling and her dad John talk to Jonathan Cowap about the inspiration of York Open Studios and raising money for local charities....
What's the biggest concern for City of York Council Leader Claire Douglas? Find out as she discusses parking charges, potholes, flags and the Hungry Minds project with Jonathan Cowap
Who is the Patron Saint of York? A new exhibition at York Minster tells the story of St William. Jonathan Cowap visited the exhibition and discovered the strange links with Lego and Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg
York's brilliant Colour and Light Show is about to begin - Carl Alsop from York BID tells Jonathan Cowap what the Business Improvement District team have achieved in recent months
What's happening for the York Residents' Festival 2026? Hear Make It York's Sarah Loftus tell Jonathan Cowap what's lined up for this year....
Celebrating Yorkshire's people, places and great food! Kathryn Armstrong Editor of Yorkshire Life magazine chats to Jonathan Cowap about what's in the February issue....
Listen as The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of York chats to YO1's Dave Parker about his year in office and his new award scheme 'The Lord Mayor's Commendation'
Hear Anna Wallace explain her job as a celebrant and as the host for on-stage celebrity events including TV presenter and author Davina McCall
Hear Matty Lewis - Founder and Head of York's Fortus Foundation - explaining why he started the organisation, what it does and how Fortus might be able to help you.
Jonathan Cowap listens to David Smith - Chair of Trustees at York's St Leonard's Hospice. David is passionate about the work done by St Leonard's and has a very personal reason for his involvement with the hospice movement.