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Shows on Beachy Head Radio

Here are the shows that you are currently most likely to hear on BHR.

Note that we are currently running a reduced schedule while some shows take a well earned rest. You can let shows know, through us, if you miss them; that might hasten their return.

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.

Listen on demand: see the options that are given for each show.

Cliff Notes

Concise features about Beachy Head and related areas.

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 and other information. Catch up on recent editions on BHR's page on Mixcloud.

music: experimental, ambient, electronic, eclectic

Funderground

A wild ride through the underground of 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 BlueSky. Catch up on 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.

Listen to recent editions on Mixcloud, on BHR's page or on the show's own page. You can contact the show by email or on BlueSky.

music: jazz, experimental, avant-garde

Book Drop

Readings from literature. Poetry and fiction from across the ages, usually read by our Usual Lady.

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 in these short features from the 1960s.


comedy

Deck Chair

Guest mixes.

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


music: various

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

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

Past editions can be heard on the show's page on Mixcloud. You can contact the show via Mahorka.

music: electronic, ambient, experimental

The Jack Benny Program

Classic comedy starring the enormously influential comic Jack Benny as himself.

comedy

Tasty Noodling

Tastefully synthesised sonic suppers. Electronic musician Kai Nobuko (aka Toxic Chicken) shares some of his very latest live noodling from his home studio, exploring sounds and gentle melodies. Non-toxic and suitable for vegans. You can contact the show on BlueSky. Catch up on past editions on BHR's page on Mixcloud.


music: electronic, ambient

Downtime

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

intermission, interstitial, infinitesimal, infinite