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Telegraph
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Radio and podcasts of the week: R4 Extra digs into the archive for listeners' requests, and more
Saturday 16 August All Request Weekend Radio 4 Extra, from 7.30am It's another weekend of listener requests on Radio 4 Extra, meaning a richer-than-usual stream of oddities from the archives, many unheard since first broadcast. Among Saturday's highlights are The Flying Doctor (8am/1pm/7pm) from 1960 on the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, and Raymond Briggs's 1983 adaptation of his apocalyptic bestseller When the Wind Blows (9.45am/2.45pm/ 8.45pm) starring Peter Sallis. Sunday's nostalgia pick has to be Animal Magic star Johnny Morris 's Johnny's Jaunt in the Pacific (9.45am/2.45pm/8.45pm), unaired since 1971. Archive on 4: Damage and Repair Radio 4, 8pm Restorative justice is an 'optional extra' available to many victims of crime in the UK, yet it has remarkably low uptake. In an absorbing edition, presenter Hilary Ineomo-Marcus – who has served time in prison for fraud – explores the history and aims of the process, hearing some remarkable testimony about the healing power of victims and perpetrators engaging in dialogue. Sunday 17 August Sunday Feature: Delius – A Yorkshireman? Radio 3, 6.45pm Composer Frederick Delius was born in Bradford in 1862. As the city celebrates being UK City of Culture 2025, Nick Ahad explores Delius's life and music, and how his local links ('Unquestionably an artist of rural sensitivities. It's not Bradford, it's Yorkshire', says one contributor) and international roots influenced his music making. Preceded by Tasmin Little's 1991 recording of his Violin Concerto (6pm), plus Delius is the subject of this week's Composer of the Week (Mon-Fri, Radio 3, 4pm). Desert Island Discs Radio 4, 10am The final castaway of the current series is former rugby star Maggie Alphonsi, who played as a flanker for Saracens WRFC and England and joins Lauren Laverne to share favourite tracks and talk about her time on the pitch and subsequent career in sports broadcasting. Meanwhile, Evan Davis's guest on the always fascinating The Decisions That Made Me (Radio 4, 12 15pm) is Sophie O'Brien, whose struggle to find a job after redundancy led her to set up the community-oriented recruitment platform Pollen. Monday 18 August New Storytellers: My Toy Soldier Radio 4, 1.45pm The first of five short documentaries to win a Charles Parker Prize this year for the UK's best young audio-feature makers, airing in this slot every day this week. Made by Kieran Callaghan, a student at the University of Sunderland, it's a touching and innovative exploration of a family fearfully experiencing the premature birth of a firstborn child. For a wider introduction to these awards, at 10am and 4pm, Radio 4 Extra's Charles Parker Prize 2025 features clips and interviews with the finalists. Unicorn Girl Apple Podcasts Apple's latest true-crime podcast is an Apple Cider Vinegar -style look at the unravelling of an influencer. In this case, Utah mother of two and 'real-life unicorn' Candace Rivera who, after a messy divorce, reinvented herself as the founder of multimillion-dollar businesses and a global nonprofit, plus all-around perfect person. But, asks host Charlie Webster, how much of that was a lie? The full series is available to Apple TV+ subscribers, with two episodes followed by weekly drops for non-subscribers. Tuesday 19 August Crossing Continents Radio 4, 9pm A report from Austria on the legacy of one of Europe's most shocking migrant-crisis incidents, when 71 illegal immigrants were found dead in a refrigerated truck on an Austrian motorway in 2015. Tragically similar to the Essex Lorry deaths six years later, it awoke a shocked continent to the looming migration crisis and the criminal networks behind people smuggling. But, 10 years on, has anything changed? Reporter Nick Thorpe talks with victims' relatives and two smugglers serving life sentences in a Bulgarian prison. Breakfast Live Radio 3, 6.30am Tom McKinney hosts the second of five touring shows from Gloucestershire and Somerset this week for Radio 3's annual summer outing. Today he's at Westonbirt National Arboretum near Tetbury, treating listeners to an atmospheric early-morning wander along the 284-meter treetop canopy walkway, the longest in the country. Broadcasts from the Grand Pump Room in Bath, Bishop's Palace in Wells and the lovely Tyntesfield near Bristol are scheduled for the rest of the week. Wednesday 20 August Rylan: How to be in Love BBC Sounds Rylan Clark has had some great guests – Stephen Fry and Phillipa Perry among them – on this entertaining, enlightening podcast. But he's kept a humdinger till last: documentary-maker Louis Theroux, who also knows a thing or two about interviewing. Together they make a terrific chat team (Theroux: 'Don't you want to get to the end of life and think you've tried everything on the buffet?' Clark: 'I think I've had a lot from the buffet'), effortlessly drawing each other out, sharing without comparing. File on 4 Investigates: Rivers of Lead Radio 4, 11am If you thought the endless torrents of sewage being dischargedby water companies was the worst thing happening to British rivers, think again. This report looks into the dangers posed by the more than 6,000 abandoned lead mines across the UK, which, with climate change causing an increase in flooding, are leaking dangerous levels of contamination into our rivers each year, and possibly into the food chain. Thursday 21 August Piano Room: Robbie Williams Radio 2, 11.25am Radio 2's hugely successful Piano Room sessions have seen many impressive guests (Stormzy, Raye, Ed Sheeran, Michael Bublé) perform with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Maida Vale. But Robbie Williams is a name to equal them all. He'll be joining Vernon Kay for a catch-up before embarking on the requisite three-song set comprising one hit, one cover and one new release. CBeebies Parenting Helpline BBC Sounds Holly Hagan-Blyth and Charlie Hedges are back with another run of the CBeebies podcast that takes calls from parents struggling to navigate their little one's messy early months and years. Guest experts include nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed and continence nurse Brenda Cheer, who contribute to today's opening double drop of episodes tackling questions around fussy eating and potty training. Friday 22 August Add to Playlist: Proms Special Radio 4, 7.15pm A special Proms-oriented edition, with hosts Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe joined by trumpeter Alison Balsom (who'll be showcasing her virtuosity in next month's Last Night) and bassoonist Linton Stephens, who leap wondrously from a 12-string version of Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA to Scottish folk singer Julie Fowlis via Shostakovich, Jesus Christ Superstar and Mendelssohn. Friday's second of two Proms (Radio 3, 7.30pm) also promises to be special, with soprano Francesca Chiejina joining violinist Joshua Bell and the BBC Symphony Orchestra for Górecki's spellbinding Symphony No 3. The Rock Show with Shaun Keaveny Radio 2,11pm Shaun Keaveny had big boots to fill when Johnnie Walker handed over the reins shortly before his death last year. He's done so brilliantly, acknowledged even by the old guard now, as frontman Joe Elliott and guitarist Phil Collen of Seventies rock giants Def Leppard drop in for a chat ahead of their headline performance at next month's Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford.
USA Today
28-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Did Tiger Woods contribute to the new Big Cedar Lodge course? Here's what we found
RIDGEDALE, Missouri — About five years ago, Tiger Woods walked the Ozark Mountains to showcase to the world "Payne's Valley," the first fully public-access course that he designed. Woods unveiled it during the "Payne's Valley Cup," a made-for-TV event that also featured Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose, while also showcasing Big Cedar Lodge to a national audience. Five years later, a new course opened adjacent to Woods' course, leading some to wonder whether the 15-time major champion had any involvement in its creation. The answer? He did not. "Cliffhangers" is a new par-3 golf course that opens to the public on July 4, and it was designed by Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris and his son, John Paul Morris. More: Johnny Morris, Big Cedar Lodge give first look at stunning 'Cliffhangers' golf course The pair said they initially set out to build a best-of-its-kind driving range to complement Payne's Valley in the space where they ultimately built the new course. "A lot of it was just me and dad just driving our team nuts making changes," John Paul Morris said. "Over the years, with all of the courses and even working with Tiger, my dad loves views. He's not a giant golfer, but he loves nature and the views." John Paul Morris said he and his dad worked with the golf designers to maximize the views, trying to conceal the different cart paths with the golf construction personnel they had on site to work on it. The 18-hole course was unveiled during a private event on Tuesday, June 26, offering chances to tee off from several holes and drive around the course. "We just hope people come and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience," John Paul Morris said. "We hope they make some happy memories that they'll never forget."
Forbes
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Big Cedar Lodge To Open Cliffhangers Par 3 Course On July 4th
On the 4th of July, Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri's Ozarks will open its new Par 3 Cliffhangers course and in doing so move into uncharted territory in the world of American golf – becoming the first destination resort with three short courses. Originally planned as a practice facility, Cliffhangers morphed into a wild adventure course with 18 holes (with distances of 60 to 170 yards) carved into 50 acres of dramatic limestone cliffs, with about 400 feet of vertical descent in total. The rugged layout, located adjacent to the Tiger Woods-designed Payne's Valley course, was created by the resort's founder, conservationist Johnny Morris, and his son, John Paul. While traversing steep mountain trails and navigating undulating bent grass greens at Cliffhangers, golfers will drive carts through cascading waterfalls, cross swift flowing creeks, and wind through a cave system. The finish at Cliffhangers might be on par with that of neighboring Payne's Valley, where the par 3 19th hole -- a photo-worthy island green that sits in a pond at the base of a massive limestone cliff – has emerged as a social media darling. The culmination of Cliffhangers might just be a true one-of-a-kind experience, allowing players to launch tee shots from inside a cavern… and through a gentle waterfall. 'This is golf on the edge – literally,' said Johnny Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops and visionary behind Big Cedar Lodge. 'We wanted to create something that celebrates the natural wonder of the Ozarks while delivering an unforgettable adventure for every golfer.' Inspired by his childhood memories at Table Rock Lake in Missouri's Ozark region, Morris has expanded Big Cedar into a year-round, 4,600-acre destination that connects guests from the Midwest and beyond with nature and the great outdoors. While Morris prefers fishing and hunting, he recognizes golf is a key part of the outdoor experience for millions of Americans for its physical, mental and social benefits. The addition of Cliffhangers gives Big Cedar six courses in total, helping further stamp its place as one of the premier golf resorts in the U.S. with a national footprint. Three of the courses at Big Cedar are regulation-length layouts: Payne's Valley, Ozark National designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and Buffalo Ridge from Tom Fazio. The other two short courses were designed by a couple of the game's greats in major champions Jack Nicklaus (Top of the Rock) and Gary Player (Mountain Top). The Top of the Rock course is a pristinely-manicured 9-hole course that sits high atop Table Rock lake and for years hosted a senior tour event. Mountain Top, meanwhile, is a picturesque 13-hole layout set on the highest point on the main golf property. Cliffhangers is different from anything else at the resort, with significant elevation changes, breathtaking views, and holes that climb across cliffs and over creeks as it steps its way along the cliffside with zoysia-covered surrounds. While there are 18 holes, Morris and his son included two extra 'death-defying cliffhanger tee boxes' – one each on the 1st and 10th holes – that give players 20 chances for a hole-in-one. 'Cliffhangers reflects everything we love about nature, adventure, and golf,' said John Paul Morris. 'It's wild, fun, and unlike anything in the game of golf today.' One of the precarious tee boxes at Cliffhangers Big Cedar Lodge
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bass Pro's 10th Annual Gone Fishing event
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Johnny Morris and Bass Pro are donating more than 40,000 fishing rods and reels to not-for-profit partners helping connect kids to the outdoors. The 10th annual Gone Fishing event will include gear donations, non-profit partnerships, and free in-store fishing and casting activities at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's locations June 6-8 and June 13-15. Kids can experience in-store catch-and-release ponds and get a free digital photo download to celebrate their achievement. There will also be free knot-tying kits available while supplies last. The event runs 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on June 6 and June 13; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on June 7-8 and June 14-15. 'Some of my most happy experiences in life have been spent fishing and enjoying the great outdoors with family, friends and loved ones,' said Johnny Morris. 'Gone Fishing is a perfect opportunity to share those experiences and help future generations discover the joys of fishing, while inspiring families to get out and enjoy all that nature has to offer.' Nearly 500,000 rods and reels have been donated across North America since the inception of the program. Gone Fishing kicks off Thursday, June 5, with special donation presentations across the U.S. Bass Pro Shops is also offering up an opportunity to show off your child's best catches with the Kids' Braggin' Board. You can submit photos of your child with their catch for a chance to be featured on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Silver Dollar City & Big Cedar Lodge win 2025 USA Today reader awards
BRANSON, Mo. — Two Branson-area attractions — Silver Dollar City and Big Cedar Lodge — were named as some of the best in America for 2025. Silver Dollar City held onto its crown as the best theme park in America by placing first in USA Today's 2025 reader awards, marking the third straight year it has won this award. The park has ranked in the top five for best theme park by USA Today since 2018. USA Today says Silver Dollar City sees around two million visitors annually, and the park features 40 rides and attractions for visitors to explore. The park's president — Brad Thomas — says the thrilling rides, home-cooked menus, entertaining shows and more keep visitors coming back every year. Silver Dollar City also ranked in the top 10 in multiple other awards. The park ranked second for best theme park restaurants with Rivertown Smokehouse and best theme park entertainment with the Rivertown Ramblers, as well as ranking sixth for best roller coaster with the Time Traveler. Silver Dollar City to build a resort in 2026 USA Today readers also voted Big Cedar Lodge, located in Ridgedale, as the number one golf resort in the United States for 2025. The resort on Table Rock Lake — created by Bass Pro Founder Johnny Morris — boasts its conservation efforts and as well as offering a great public golfing experience. USA Today noted the variety of accommodations, incredible natural beauty, and amenities such as restaurants, swimming pools and a spa as selling points for their highest-ranking golf resort. 'It's very humbling to be recognized with this honor, especially because the voting was done by golfers and guests who have visited Big Cedar Lodge and golf resorts and destinations across America,' Morris said in a press release. 'It's a testament to our beautiful Ozarks and to the shared passions of many talented people, including our team members, who wake up every morning committed to providing the most genuine, friendly hospitality and creating lifelong happy memories for our guests.' The full top 10 lists for best theme park and best golf resort can be found on USA Today's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
