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Shows on Beachy Head Radio

Listen live: see our schedule to catch new shows on first broadcast, and listen out for occasional one-off shows which are not listed here.

Cliff Notes

Concise features about Beachy Head and related areas.

Most editions are in a news format and so are not made available for long-term listening. However, some examples of editions with timeless features are on the Cliff Notes page in BHR's section of HearThis.

news, events, documentary

Phantom Circuit

The radiophonic programme of strange and wonderful sound waves - featuring music that is alien, electronic, exotic, essential. See phantomcircuit.com for contact details, music submissions and more.

Listen to recent editions on BHR's page on Mixcloud.

music: experimental, ambient, electronic, eclectic

Funderground

A wild ride through the underground of new music. Kai Nobuko of the absurdist reviews site Yeah I Know It Sucks presents a startling selection of innovative, insane and ingenious sounds. You can contact the show on Twitter.

Listen to past editions on BHR's page on Mixcloud.

music: underground, eclectic, electronic, experimental

Long-Form Foghorn

Sounds linger longer in the fog.

Just one piece of vintage music, presented in its original form and then through the fog.

Listen to past editions on BHR's page on Mixcloud.

music: experimental, ambient, drone, vintage

Science and the Sea

Marine science topics.

Listen to past editions on the show's Web site.

documentary: marine, science, environment

Tiny Red Dragons Radio

Adventures in the musical wilderness.

From jazz to unknown realms of sound. You can contact the show by email or on Twitter.

Listen to past editions on the show's own page on Mixcloud.

music: jazz, experimental, avant-garde

Book Drop

Readings from literature.

Most editions are not publicly archived after broadcast but watch out for rare repeats. You can listen to just a few of the earlier editions on the Book Drop page in BHR's section of HearThis.

literature: poetry, fiction

EarthDate

Discover the natural wonders of Earth.

Listen to past editions on the show's Web site.

documentary: science, environment, history

Robot Shepherd

The Robot Shepherd likes to stop by when things are quiet and play music to recharge to. However, he does find that sheep are easier to herd than listeners. (Herd of listeners? Oh yes, he has...).

Listen to past editions on BHR's page on Mixcloud.

music: eclectic, pop, rock

The Story Lady

Funny fables.

comedy

Deck Chair

Guest mixes.

Past editions can be heard on BHR's page on Mixcloud.

music: various

Strange Things

Strangely satisfying mixes by Dee Kay.

Catch up on these and other mixes on Mixcloud.

music: reggae, dub, punk, eclectic

Loud Hailers

Themed music.

You can contact the show by email or on Twitter.

Listen to recent editions on BHR's page on Mixcloud.

music: experimental, electronic, pop, eclectic

DJ Optional

You don't have to listen to DJ Optional. But it would be wise if you did. Anything might get mashed up or broken.

Listen to recent editions on BHR's page on Mixcloud.

music: experimental, mash-up, remix, eclectic

Planck Tone

Ambient and experimental electronic music mixes by Ivo Petrov (head of Mahorka Records) and his many guests.

You can contact the show via Mahorka.

Past editions can be heard on the show's page on Mixcloud.

music: electronic, ambient, experimental

Downtime

Downtime appears in the space between our shows and silence, featuring sounds from Beachy Head and surrounding areas.

intermission, interstitial, infinitesimal, infinite

Sieben's Magic Violin

Matt Howden (aka Sieben) and Kev, his kevlar electric violin, share their favourite records - from prehistoric to popular, via post-punk.

We hope to hear another edition one day, but in the meantime you can catch up on Mixcloud.

music: eclectic, pop, punk, post-punk

Other shows and features

Other shows and guest mixes heard on BHR have explored a wide variety of music, and we continue to air vintage music, drama, comedy and curiosities.