Episodes

  • The Lunch Discussion with David Fryer from Groobarbs - 17 December 2025
    Dec 17 2025

    Presenter Rod Maxwell was speaking with David Fryer, who owns Groobarbs, a local business which grows a wide range of fruit and veg in Cheshire and supplies to local houses via their Groobox delivery scheme. Rod went down to the farm where he met the team and visited the on-site restaurant as well - https://groobox.co.uk .

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    29 mins
  • The Lunch Discussion with guest Amanda Brierley - "Shine Before Nine" - Alty's first day disco - 20 Nov 2025
    Nov 22 2025

    Rod was talking to Alty local Amanda Brierley who is bringing disco to the afternoons in Altrincham with Shine Before Nine. Alty's first ever day disco.

    Broadcast on 20th Nov 2025 - to hear the full show click - https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/thelatelatelunchshow-with-guest-amanda-brierley-shine-before-9-day-disco-friday-21-nov-2025/

    #theLateLateLunchshow - kindly supported by Back To The Garden day care.

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    24 mins
  • The Lunch Discussion with guest Tegan Marlow - journeying from student journalist, radio presenter to writer - 12 Nov 2025
    Nov 12 2025

    The latest "Lunch Discussion" was with journalist and former RadioAlty presenter Tegan Marlow talking about building a career in the media, writing, radio, the planet celebrities live on and actually life in general!

    "The Lunch Discussion" on #theLateLateLunchshow supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com

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    34 mins
  • The Lunch Discussion with Sasha from "The Lymph Clinic" - 7 November 2025
    Nov 7 2025

    On "The Lunch Discussion" on RadioAlty's #theLateLateLunchshow Rod Maxwell was speaking with Sasha from The Lymph Clinic (https://www.thelymphclinic.co.uk) learning about how to look after and optimise your lymphatic system and what the clinic can do to help. You can watch the interview on Youtube (https://youtu.be/s8-wkg6SWhg) or listen to the podcast (The Lunch Discussion).

    The Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com

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    26 mins
  • The Lunch Discussion - AI: Fear or Embrace - a discussion with Paul Davies - 5 Nov 2025
    Nov 5 2025

    On this episode of the Lunch Discussion, show host Rod Maxwell and poet, podcaster, author and now music producer, Paul Davies discuss the impact, challenges, threats and opportunities that Artificial Intelligence could pose to the world and especially the creative arts. To listen to the full radio interview go to https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioAlty/thelatelatelunchshow-lunch-discussion-ai-fear-or-embrace-with-guest-paul-davies-5-nov-2025/

    The Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday live on RadioAlty.co.uk from 2pm (GMT)/ Kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

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    44 mins
  • The Lunch Discussion - PANS, PANDAS & SEND - the challenges for families and the government's position
    Nov 3 2025

    On The Late Late Lunch Show host Rod Maxwell spoke with Emma about her daughter’s diagnosis of PANS/PANDAS, explaining what the condition is, how it can present with sudden behavioural and cognitive changes, and the medical and alternative approaches families pursue.

    The episode also covers the struggles parents face getting a timely diagnosis, access to NHS support, and tailored education. Local Altrincham and Sale West MP Connor Rand joined to discuss government funding, SEND reform and the challenges in creating the right school provisions for children with complex needs.

    #theLateLateLunchshow - supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

    Produced by LATELATEProductions.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • From Ultraruns to Unbreakable: Tony Collier’s Fight Against Prostate Cancer
    Oct 31 2025

    Tony Collier shares his story of an unexpected prostate cancer diagnosis, his recovery on an advanced treatment, and why he now campaigns to raise awareness for men’s health.

    He describes founding Paint Altrincham Blue to promote prostate and testicular cancer checks and men’s mental health, and outlines community events running 6–16 November to encourage testing and conversation.

    The episode also covers Tony’s community work, his British Empire Medal, and the hope he offers as a patient advocate.

    The Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/

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    48 mins
  • Flower Talk on #theLateLateLunchshow with Bridget Rose - "Autumn Prep" 24 Oct 2025
    Oct 23 2025

    Bridget Rose from The Cut Flower Club is #theLateLateLunchshow's resident gardening expert and every few weeks she is sharing some simple guides on things that are good to do in your garden - be it a window box or family garden - to help you stay on top and enjoy the nature of gardening.

    In the first episode Bridget talks show host Rod Maxwell through some Autumn Prep activities.

    Also available on video - https://youtu.be/N2IIcIV7yFA?si=GgkRMjdEZtnmS57_

    #theLateLateLunchshow - live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on RadioAlty.co.uk - kindly supported by Back To The Garden Childcare - https://backtothegardenchildcare.com

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    21 mins