York Hospital Radio's Steve Eccles talks to Gary Brannan, Keeper of Archives and Special Collections at the Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York. It's a fascinating chat about the role of the Institute, and why Gary is so fascinated by archives! The focus is on the unique comedy archives held by the Institute, including Spike Milligan, Frankie Howard, and Galton and Simpson.

This is part two of the York Hospital Radio meet with North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Keith Lea and Steve Eccles visited the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in June, 2025, and met members of the management team, including chief executive Laura Strangeway and Paul 'Piglet' Middleton, Director of Mechanical Engineering. Join Keith and Steve for this two-part podcast in Grosmont, including a fact finding trip to the Motive Power Depot, and on a steam-hauled journey to Levisham, where they learn about the lineside, as well as the trains and the tracks. Hear about the Pullman trains from an on-board chef; how the railway raises funds; exciting events planned for 2025; and what's involved in running this stunning heritage railway.

This podcast was edited and produced by Keith Lea.

If you enjoy these podcasts then please consider donating via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio

Keith Lea and Steve Eccles visited the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in June, 2025, and met members of the management team, including chief executive Laura Strangeway and Paul 'Piglet' Middleton, Director of Mechanical Engineering. Join Keith and Steve for this two-part podcast in Grosmont, including a fact finding trip to the Motive Power Depot, and on a steam-hauled journey to Levisham, where they learn about the lineside, as well as the trains and the tracks. Hear about the Pullman trains from an on-board chef; how the railway raises funds; exciting events planned for 2025; and what's involved in running this stunning heritage railway.

This podcast was edited and produced by Keith Lea.

If you enjoy these podcasts then please consider donating via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio