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Episodes
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Jason and Zoe in The Milk Bar - Episode 900
Sunday, 20 September 2026
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 Himley Art in the Park, Donchez pops in for a natter about his music, we hear about the Panto Cast for 2026 from Scott Bird at the Wolverhampton Grand, we find out about 'Note from a Neighbour' in Codsall and meet 2 of the Shifnal Striders.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 899
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Recorded for release W/C 14th September 2026 This week former Strictly Dancer Karen Hauer lets us know how to nominate our bets for a bravery award, Dr Alex George talks about how Dandruff could be knocking our confidence and how to avoid this, we hear about the low river levels in europe and how Riviera Travel are making sure customers still have amazing holidays and we find out about the film Knightfall from it's star Jeanine Sothcott.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 898
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Recorded for release W/C 7th Sept 2026 This week we talk food with Giovanna Fletcher, EVs with Robert Llewellyn, Irish Music with Raymond Walsh from The Shamrocks, Theatre with Helen and Alexander Millington and Veg with Kevin Fortley (and Emmanuel Asuquo)
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 897
Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Recorded for release W/C 31st Aug 2026 This week we find out about the Soul Dance experience that is The Brown Suite from the Choreographers Nahum McLean & Daris Drooh from BlacBrik, James Brunner shares news of his Debut Album release, we find out about the latest travel trends with a survey from Fred Oulson and hear how we can become more connected with our food with Dr Emma Keller of Nestlé.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 896
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Recorded for release W/C 24th Aug 2026 This week, Drag Race Star, Danny Beard talks hair care, we meet the casts of the latest shows from The Lichfield Operatic Society, Brownhills Musical Theatre Company and Codsall Dramatic Society and have music from Alan Dwek.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 895
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Recorded for release W/C 17th Aug 2026 This week Anna Richardson talks about how we avoid change, we hear about the English Youth Ballet, The Last Laugh with Steve Royale and Everlasting Love the show celebrating the music of Diana Ross and Lionel Richie which are all at the Wolverhampton Grand plus we have a chat with Musician Perry Ray.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 894
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Recorded for release W/C 10th Aug 2026 This week we find out about Piaf at the Stafford gatehouse from Christine Bovill, Leee John lets us know about his latest single and current tour and we find about about the lives and music of two more musicians Mark Hughes and Tony Moore.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 893
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Recorded for release W/C 3rd Aug 2026 This week we meet Barry from Watford to chat about his show Shooting from the New Hip, two of the cast of We Will Rock You from Bilston Operatic let us know about their appearance at the Wolverhampton Grand, Lorraine Brown tells us about her appearance at the Core Theatre Solihill bringing the music of Dionne Warwick to life, we chat with Ryan JW Smith aka Rogue Shakespeare about his Sonnets and Emerdale actor Sheree Murphy chats about driving habits.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 892
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Recorded for release W/C 27th July 2026 This week we find out about the Same Difference Festival, Keith Harrison lets us know about their kids Summer Schools at the Stafford Gatehouse, Norda Mullen shares news of her single Lemonade, we hear how you can join Prostate United and we meet 2 of the cast of Bilston Operatic's production of We Will Rock You that is at the Wolverhampton Grand later this year.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 891
Thursday, 23 July 2026
Recorded for release W/C 20th July 2026 This Week Farmer Will tells us how to Make it a Mushroom moment, Rob Kemp tells all on Beatlesjuice ahead of their Kings Heath Comedy Festival Appearance, Alex Vann Lets us know about his show as part of the Midlands Fringe, Rod Bissett shares news of the 75th Season for the Grange Players and Lee Cross of Riviera Travel has some holiday ideas for us.
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Jason Forrest in The Mil Bar - Episode 890
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Recorded for release W/C 13th July 2026 This week Tom Parker Bowles talks Mediterranean Food, we find out about the Summer Programme of Education at the Birmingham Rep, Harry Kirton tells us about his title role in The Janitor, we hear how you can be part of Compton Care's Sunset Stroll and Ben Price shares news of his recent Ultra Marathon run.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 889
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Recorded for release W/C 6TH JULY 2026 This week we find out about Midlands based film The Janitor, The Fizzogs Quiz Night, Routines and how to thrive with them with Nitro from Gladiators, Bassline Lions share news of their England Anthem and we hear about weight-loss with Asda.
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Edenya the 10th world at Pairi Daiza - Episode 888 of The Milk Bar
Monday, 29 June 2026
Johan Vreys is our guide as we explore the amazing 10th World of Pair Daiza - Edenya. We visit 'The Abyss' their under water restaurant, walk across the rope bridge high above the canopy of trees and take in the amazing exhibits in between, both at ground level and over the walkway where we go eye to eye with the resident monkeys. With more than 200 animal species and 1000 types of plant this is the world's largest covered bio-sphere totalling four hectares.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 887
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Recorded for release W/C 22nd June 2026 This week we find out about the. latest performances from Jean Martyn, hear about the line up for Field Fest, catch up with Keith Harrison at the Stafford Gatehouse to chat all things Richard III, speak to Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen about home remodelling and holiday health with Dr Alex.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 886
Monday, 15 June 2026
Recorded for release W/C 15th June 2026 This week we find out about Wolverhampton Art Fest with Jacky Fellows, Chat to Daniel Sinclair about his show at the Stafford Gatehouse, Sports Psychologist Dan Abrahams looks at Englands chances in the World Cup, Greg Rutherford talks telephones and Omar Allibhoy gets out snacks summer ready.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 885
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Recorded for release W/C 8th June 2026 This week we find out about Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile at the Wolverhampton Grand, chat with Debbie Arnold about The Carer's Charity, Ewan Baggott of EAB Skill let's us know what content he has planned for the World Cup, Kaine Zajaz joins us from the set of his latest film project and Alice Arnold lets us know about the Royal Three Counties Show.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 884
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Recorded for release W/C 1st June 2026 This week Alexis Q shares her music, we get the latest tunes too from Beau Bowen, Samira Hills tells us about her appearance at Wolverhampton Pride, we chat with James Hoyles and Trevor the Iggy about what our pets would say if they could talk and we hear how cute can be painful for cats.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 883
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Recorded for release W/C 25th May 2026 This week Lee Murray from Let Loose chats about Brit Fest, we find out about The Band from SCMT, Prof Greg White suggests we enjoy the great outdoors, JLS's Aston Merrygold talks teeth and we find out about Convo for BSL users.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 882
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Recorded for release W/C 18th May 2026 This week Professor Green talks outdoor wear, Olga Thomas tells us about her tribute to Susannah York, Julia Bradbury helps us identify some UK landmarks, we find out about the latest music from The Last Pioneers and Jeff Flaster shares news of his streaming musical Jimmy Valentine.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 881
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Recorded for release W/C 11th May 2026 This week Sandra Marvin chats about Waitress at The Grand, Kayode Damali tells us about life after The Apprentice, Captain Craig Street cruises to the Ends of the Earth, Patch Boshell tells us how our break ups could bring musical inspiration, Jenny Wilkes updates us on Wolves Women's success and we find out how good nutrition helps with mental health.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 880
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Recorded for release W/C 4th May 2026 This week Natalie Casey chats about 2:22 A ghost story which is heading to the Grand, we also find out about Horrible Histories which is along in the Whit Week half term, Rustie Lee is along to help alleviate water poverty, we meed the cast of Disenchanted! and find out about the Digital Switch over from BT.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 879
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Recorded for release W/C 27th April 2026 This week we meet Brownhills Musical Theatre to chat about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Alfie OddJob, Jamie Hargreaves and Kaine Zajaz to Keep Britain Tidy, The Thinking Drinkers to celebrate British Cider Week, Ordnance Survey to mark Walking Month, Anna Richardson talking about Menopause issues and we find out about Shropshire Sounds.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 878
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Recorded for release W/C 20th April 2026 This week Dapper Laughs chats about his charity football match, we find out about the Wolverhampton Film Festival, Gary from Rugeley Musical Theatre prepares to become Fester in the Addams Family, Rob Reynolds lets us know about the latest album from Lake and we talk Rambling with Wayne Perks. We also pay tribute top Robert Bowers who passed away at the weekend.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 877
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Recorded for release W/C 13th April 2026 This week Charlotte Crosby helps with your holiday packing, we find out about the Importance of being Oscar, Showtime Productions let us know about their Arena Theatre Debut, we fing out about The Gleeman's latest music and Tom Morrison & Meg Robson-Austin talk music.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 876
Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Recorded for release W/C 6th April 2026 This week Scott Bird talks us though the current season at the Grand Theatre, we find out about EVs from Damian Dally of LeapMotors and meet one of the team from The Ultimate Boy Band Party ahead of their Headline appearance at Wolverhampton Pride.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 875
Monday, 30 March 2026
Recorded for release W/C 30th March 2026 This week Charlie Baker tells all on his Go Get It! tour, Eddie Moonie chats about the Sensational 60s Experience at the Grand, Al Dunn lets us know about Oh Zeus at the Lichfield Garrick, we find out about Paradise Found featuring the music of Meatloaf at the Gatehouse from Jordan Bracewell and. Food Historian Polly Russel celebrates the 140th Birthday of Heinz Beans in the UK.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 874
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Recorded for release W/C 23rd March 2026 This week Marty Wilde shares news of his latest Single release and Tour, Charlie Aky lets us know about his new music too, we find out about the Himley Art in the Park event and the return of Cirquoise to Albrighton Garden Centre as they bring a spectacular Circus to families over easter. Plus we chat with Tom Keen from Compton Care to mark their recent Gold award.
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Jason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 873
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Recorded for release W/C 16th March 2026 This week Jackie Clune tells us about her role as Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show, we hear about The Signalman from Chris Walker and John Burton and find out about The Ultimate BoyBand Party Show all of which are at the Wolverhampton Grand. We also chat with Robbie Meakin and Connor McLane about the AFC Wolverhampton City Charity Match for 2026 and hear about the Stop Smoking Service in Wolverhampton from Jo Anson.
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Jason Forrest in the Milk Bar - Episode 872
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Recorded for release W/C 9th March 2026 This week Jasper Fforde talks about his books and the latest from Thursday next, Lieven Scheire lets us know about his comedy tour poking fun at AI, Adam Fhemi talks Dog Safety, Lucy Worsley helps us find the women in our family tree with Find My Past and Kaine Zajaz taste tests the Inferno Wings at Bank de Leon.
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Jason and Zoe in The Milk Bar - Episode 871
Monday, 2 March 2026
Recorded for release W/C 2nd March 2026 This week Actor Kaine Zajaz chats about his career, Neil Reading celebrates the Arena Theatres 50th Birthday, Elio Pace lets us know about The Billy Joel Songbook at the Grand, and Zoe Turner talks to Tom Fell and Chris Dirkin from Shifnal Cricket Club
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