Programmes

A journey across the globe, diving into the cultures of Durham's richly diverse student body.

A cheerful Disney-themed live show featuring songs, quizzes, news, and special guests.

A deep dive into a single album each week, exploring its sound, story, and creative vision. An hour dedicated to experiencing records as complete works of art.

Purple’s resident theatre show, packed with showtunes, backstage stories, and interviews with the people who make Durham Student Theatre so special.

Music to warm your nights, with conversation on the side.

Rejecting algorithmic playlists to discover unique new sounds and explore intentional music listening.

Your charts and top 40s... but better.

Exploring the lives and patronages of a different Saint each week, with thematically linked tracks.

Nash Jardine offers wholesome romantic advice and plays an eclectic mix of love-themed tracks. A cosy, heart-helping show for Durham’s lonely hearts.

From house to techno, bringing you dance genres from across the decades.

Popular Latin music from the 80s to today—pop, salsa, reggaetón, rock, merengue, bachata, and more.

Themed episodes with listener suggestions shaping every show.

Wake up and start your day with sunshine and chatter, no matter the weather, with Purple Radio

A show dedicated to playing Gospel, Christian pop, rap and R&B music. Join me, Eva, every other Sunday 4-5pm as we relax, chat and enjoy some good music.

A blend of news commentary, anecdotes, and curated listener-picked playlists - a reflective “portrait” of the week, shaped by its audience.

Tune in to stations from across the nation, unveiling the UK Charts.

A light-hearted pop-culture chat show covering movies, odd holidays, and whatever else gets the hosts yapping.

A show exploring mixed-race identity and how it’s expressed through art, music, and lived experience.

An hour of CD deepdives, from personal favourite albums to curated playlists. All things physical media, cover art analysis and great music.

Your dose of music news, deep dives, and local talent.

Discover the sounds you didn’t know you were missing.

Hearing the voices of Durham on a laid-back news and chat show.

Crosswords, clues, and listener participation - light, cosy, and perfect for unwinding.

A chance for listeners to relax with an hour of chill folk tunes and minimal chat.

Hosted by a superfan, a skeptic, and a mediator: A journey through Bob Dylan’s discography from debut to present, with favourite tracks, historical context, and era-defining songs.

An alternative/indie/world/folk showcase celebrating underrated artists and hidden gems.

An hour of the chillest tunes for a perfect Friday evening with friends and wine.

A global music show bringing listeners sounds and styles from around the world.

A rock- and alternative-focused music show returning for another year, blending new releases with older favourites.

A weekly blend of house, UKG, bass, dance, and techno, mixing new releases with old classics. Includes biweekly interviews with DJs from the Durham and Newcastle scenes.

A returning pop-culture and news deep-dive show, covering everything from trends to celebrity moments.