Burton’s favourite community radio station with over 11,000 listeners.
SPORT
An Independent supporters show for Burton Albion! Join Sam, Ed, Dave, and Oli as they talk about the team with some very special guests!
Our home grown team of sports fanatics discuss the latest scores, interview local legends and stay onside with news from the Burton Albion press conferences, this show is dedicated to local sports news.
Andy Lunn talks news, views and everything Gresley Rovers FC here on Rovers Return.
Dave cues up all the best chatter about everything pool with no breaks.
MUSIC
Ease into your mornings with Scott, Honor & Harry from 6-9am LIVE weekdays with guests, call ins and lots of local and show-themed music. Track of the Week every Tues.
The Ian Saint Peters Show.
Join Simon Nobbs & Scott Milligan on their classical music adventures.
Drum and Bass fans get ready - Eugene is taking over the station for an hour of breaks and pumping rhythms!
Join local artist HONOR in her LGBTQIA+ show, as she plays some iconic tracks and talks about gigging, growing up and general gayness.
Punk artist SV and Andy Lunn get wild and uncut as they share their opinions on a mad mix of punk tracks!
The Indie Anna Show – Your go-to show for the best in indie music. From hidden gems to rising stars, we bring you the freshest tracks and bold sounds from across the globe. Tune in, stand out.
Julie Tickle talks open mic loveiness and showcases local artists that have caught her eye at her Midlands Open Mic events.
Get ready to feel good as G drops some funky tracks, featuring big soul hits, classic hip hop and plenty more to help you groove through life!
Steve Bowring has got the blues and he's bringing them to Brewtown! Check out some of the best classic and modern blues tracks here on Brewtown Blues.
Graeme Drayton is brightening up your mornings with some of the best 90s tracks he can throw at you!
If you love your chart music then your search is over! Graeme Drayton counts down the latest and greatest including the tracks you have voted as your favourites!
Gaz Rocks brings you some gnarly tracks from one end of the rock spectrum to the other! Hold on to your socks, they'll likely get rocked off!
Get ready to rock out as Steve Bowring brings some of the greatest and loudest classic rock hits to your ears!
Hosts Richard and Eloise C are live as they talk about their love of things under the spotlight, covering local amateur dramatics and all things theatrical.
Music enthusiast Paul Kirkley queues up some of the best local music as well as several notable acts from around the UK.
Jump aboard as Paul Baker takes you on a whirlwind ride across a landscape of in complex guitars, shining synths and peaceful keys in this dynamic music show.
Get ready for the weekend with Tom Drysdale's Friday Festival Drive on Burton Radio! Expect a mix of feel-good tunes and festival anthems.
TALK
Ease into your mornings with Scott, Honor & Harry from 6-9am LIVE weekdays with guests, call ins and lots of local and show-themed music. Track of the Week every Tues.
SWADStyle founder Ingrid Van Der Weide interviews guests featured in the best-loved Swadlincote Magazine and updates us on all things Swad. Eh up me duck!
The Business Hour is a brand new show for local business people. Sponsored by Burton & District Chamber of Commerce.
The ultimate guide to what's on your screens! Join hosts John, Milligan, Matt and J-Man Friday evenings at 7pm on Burton Radio. From binge-worthy series to blockbuster hits, hidden-gems to hot takes, this lively quartet brings you reviews, debates and behind-the-scenes insights that will keeps you glued to your screens.
Shining a bright morning light on the wonderful charitable / artistic / sporty / entrepreneurial women living and working in the Burton on Trent area.
Jack is back talking the most expensive gigs in history, a mix of feel good tunes, and talks all things Oasis reunion. A must listen? Definitely. (maybe)
Hidden Worlds with Wayne Anthony explores the world of mystery from, ghosts, witches, demons, spirits and hauntings to fairies, tarot cards, spiritism, astrology (good and bad), superstitions, love magic as well as worldwide mysteries plus a plethora of other hidden subjects.
Former East Staffs Mayor Syed Hussain interviews councillor Paul Walker and Hazara Society Chairman Omid Jafari with music from Nusrat Foteh Ali Khan.
Local politics expert Will Walker tackle local political discourse and national topics, covering all the latest issues as they unfold weekly.
Join Dope and Grimmy as they discuss fast food, tea and what's going on in the world whilst playing some of the sickest beats!
Join Matt and J-Man, as they discuss news, general nonsense, play some of their favourite tracks, and of course play one of the worlds most baffling games: 'Is it a candle?'
Join John Clarke as he chats social issues, great music and interviews people from different backgrounds whether their expertise is in sport, film, the music industry or simply, the wheels of life.
Get the inside scoop on all the things happening in the area as host Liz Gardner guides us through all the community happenings in and around the Burton Area with special guest and artist Tania Kerr.
Monica Holton candidly talks about her experience backing the Burton Barrels while being immortalised on one, with guest Liz Blades.
FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOWS
Gather round your camp fires and listen! To tales of daring, horror and high adventure from the worn pages of our History Book Not a talky Podcast. More like Action Radio!
Jo Litchfield's Storytime is alive! Jo is a local modelmaker, illustrator and writer based in Melbourne, Derbyshire, best known for children's books, some of which have been translated to over 35 languages and sold in the millions worldwide.
BURTON RADIO TAKEOVERS
The Herron Brothers return to the studio for another legendary takeover ahead of their single and ep 'Plum' launch.
Tealdeer Takeover
Host Scott Milligan sits down with Mark (originally from the JFK's) and Steve from Flamehead! Originally arch rivals on the 90s music scene - they're now working together, burying - what turned out to be a nonsensical hatchet - and have written and recorded new demos ahead of a new EP, maybe even an album, under the Flamehead monika. They reminisce over their times playing at Bretby Country Club and loads of other local venues now replaced by housing estates, and getting within a gnats nadger of breaking through to the big time. They talk about their times with Spiritualised, Suede and Sonic Boom...it's a great takeover and you get to hear their demos which are ace.
The Herron Brothers are releasing their latest single ‘Here Comes the Summer’ on 27th September from their forthcoming EP ‘Plum’, and to mark the occasion Paul and Steve joined Scott Milligan to discuss its creation, monks, seagulls, Boris Johnson, Michael Palin, Hats, climbing 30ft pine trees and Toasters.
Professional driver Martin Plowman races into Burton Radio for a quick chat as he takes over the airwaves. Listen to his career, electric racing, e-racing, the realities of being a professional racing driver, the 911 charity Snowball Express and starting a new chapter in his life.
After hearing Wonk Unit's 'Horses' song on Burton Radio's own Safety Pins & Spitting show, the SNOOZY Breakfast Show host Scott Milligan contacted songwriter, poet, singer and plasterer Daddy Wonk.
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