A programme of art, culture and new infrastructure to reimagine the future of the UK’s biggest council housing estate

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Radio Ballads: Songs for Change

Book Launch

Playing Tuesdays at 2pm and on rotation all week.

A live recording from the book launch for Radio Ballads: Songs for Change, recorded on Saturday 22nd March 2025 at Valence Library.

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B&D Carnival Costume Design Workshop 2025

Interviews w/ organizers and friends

Playing Friday at noon and on rotation all week.

Interviews from UKON's B&D Carnival Costume Design Workshops

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The Clara Bazaar Show

June 2025

Playing Tuesdays at noon and on rotation all week.

The Clara Bazaar Show is a show that blends all types of genres and styles, this episode brings together a unique mix of tracks.

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East Side Vibes: Community Playlist

with Jubilee Ngandu

Playing Thursdays at 1pm and on rotation all week.

Your go-to community playlist, showcasing the best music from local talent in Barking and Dagenham!

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Ab Phab Youth Club

Evolve Session

Playing Tuesday at 1pm and on rotation all week.

Listen in to a special playlist put together by the young adults from Ab Phab's Evolve workshop.

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Ask Ang

EP01

Playing Wed at noon and on rotation all week.

The Relationship Show ‘Ask Ang’ is a candid, listener led music & talk show. DM, email or message with your questions and dilemmas to take part in the show!

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Youth Tailored Curriculum

Podcast Event

Tuesdays at 3pm

A podcast event by youth tailored curriculum with filmmaker Sam Addo and nutrionist Shane Macques.

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Annual Celebration of Achievements Live

LBBD International Day of Disabled People 2024

Wednesdays at 11am

Recorded live at the IDDP Celebration of Achievements Ceremony on 4th Dec., 2024.

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The Authentic You

with Jessica

Playing Mondays at noon, and on rotation all week.

A podcast that empowers you to embrace your authenticity, break through mental barriers, and live the life you were truly meant for.

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Noah's Ark Project

Interview by Victoria

Tuesday at noon and on rotation all week.

BBS's Victoria Machar spoke with the artist Laura Iosifescu about her newest project "Noah's Ark", hoping to bring awareness to climate change in Barking and Dagenham.

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Valence Library Social Club in Dagenham

Music and Memories

Playing Mondays at 2pm and on rotation all week.

Songs and stories from in and around the Borough.

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Women's Museum

Opening Celebration

Playing Thursdays at 2pm and on rotation all week.

Interviews from the opening celebration.

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Audio Forage ep 2 Conscious Lea soundbath

Playing Wed at 2pm and on rotation all week.

A healing sound bath with gong, bowls, and chimes with Conscious Lea, recorded live.

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Sylvia Chengo aka Blind Mum Diary

Coping with Sight Loss

Playing Monday at 3pm and on rotation all week.

Syliva discusses her personal struggle with sight loss, and offers some resources and local organizations that have helped her along the way.

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Pride, Place, and Progress

a conversation about mental health and young people

Playing Tuesday at 3pm and on rotation all week

A conversation on mental health, young people, and experiences of accessing and using services with Andrew Kerr, Heather McKelvey, and Olivuh.

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The Nitty Gritty

podcast for young women

Playing Tuesday at 4pm and on rotation all week

The girls of YTC (youth tailored curriculum) sit down and get into the nitty gritty of their own personal struggles and blessings of school and social media.