Shows
Drystone Breakfast with Chris Johnson
An upbeat start to the morning with great songs and the latest headlines. Chris talks to local people about their news and events, and gets you thinking with his quizzes.
Chill & Relax with Alan Barnes
Start your day the right way every Sunday when Alan brings you 60 minutes of relaxing music. Ranging from smooth jazz, crooners and love songs. Contact Alan with your requests and dedications at alan.barnes@drystoneradio.com
Sunday Service
Every weekend, we bring you a service from All Saints' Parish Church, a vibrant Anglican church in the heart of Ilkley.
The Weird and Wonderful World of Captain Black
Step aboard and strap in — Captain Black is your eccentric guide through the cosmos of quirky tunes, curious tales, and wonderfully weird wonders. With a voice as smooth as moonlight and a playlist that’s always unexpected, Captain Black doesn’t just play music — he paints surreal audio landscapes. Expect the bizarre, the brilliant, and everything in between. This is more than a radio show. It’s a transmission from another dimension. The weirder it gets, the better it sounds. To contact the presenter steve.wilson@drystoneradio.com
Nostalgia
Our presenters bring you special mixes of music from the 1950s to the 1980s every weekday between 13:00 and 16:00.
Nostalgia with Andy Rankine
Andy brings you feel-good nostalgia throughout Monday & Wednesday afternoons. The very best music from the 60s and 70s from 1pm to 4pm
Nostalgia with John Joyce: Coming Home
John brings you feel-good nostalgia on a Friday afternoon.
Through The Day
WVCR with Barry Foster
Barry Foster entertains you in his own inimitable style from WVCR
Pete Godzicz's Golden Years
some great golden oldies from Pete
Nicks Nights Moves
Nick Aston on Drystone Radio
WVCR: Toby's Show
Join Toby from the Worth Valley Community Radio studio at the top of Main Street, Haworth, as he brings you a great show with two hours of fun, info, and feel-good music.
WVCR: The Late Night Cafe
Serving you tasty morsels and sweet treats for your Saturday night. Presented by Barry Foster, playing tracks he likes and joined on occasion by guests bringing their music for you to enjoy.
Chill & Relax with Alan Barnes
Start your day the right way every Sunday when Alan brings you 60 minutes of relaxing music. Ranging from smooth jazz, crooners and love songs. Contact Alan with your requests and dedications at alan.barnes@drystoneradio.com
Heartbeat with Jim Rose
Jim brings you an eclectic mix of tracks for your lunchtime.
The Weird and Wonderful World of Captain Black
Step aboard and strap in — Captain Black is your eccentric guide through the cosmos of quirky tunes, curious tales, and wonderfully weird wonders. With a voice as smooth as moonlight and a playlist that’s always unexpected, Captain Black doesn’t just play music — he paints surreal audio landscapes. Expect the bizarre, the brilliant, and everything in between. This is more than a radio show. It’s a transmission from another dimension. The weirder it gets, the better it sounds. To contact the presenter steve.wilson@drystoneradio.com
Specialist Music
Addicted to 80s
Rob just loves the 80s! Each week he brings you two hours of non-stop 80s tracks - alongside huge hits, some songs you might not recognise that didn't get the airplay they deserved at the time.
Motown & Soul
Dave Earnshaw has three hours of the best in Motown and Soul, keeping the soulies up to date with what's going on in our region and beyond - and announcing his Motown artist of the week.
Nostalgia with Andy Rankine
Andy brings you feel-good nostalgia throughout Monday & Wednesday afternoons. The very best music from the 60s and 70s from 1pm to 4pm
The Rock Show with Derek Lawson
Rock ‘n’ metal through the ages… lots of good stuff lined up for this week on The Rock Show. Tune in and turn up the volume!
Independemente
Join, Math & Jay, for your weekly indie show, with a sprinkling of punk, new wave and alternative music. Jay and Math, will be plaing Iconic tracks, underground artists and emerging voices. From lo-fi gems to electronic sounds, each week you’ll hear tracks you treasure, bands you love, artists you’ll rediscover and the very latest new music. It’s the best indie night on the radio!
Spectrum of Soul
The complete 360 of soul with Dave Longbottom.
Something for the Weekend
From 9pm to Midnight Thursdays, from 9pm, is the best of the 80s & 90s At 10pm, dive into an hour of rock & indie anthems At 11pm, dive in again for th efinal hour of Dancy Stuff through the decades Stay Locked into Drystone Radio To contact th epresenter email:-brian.wilkinson@drystoneradio.com
Drystone Movies
A selection of varied music from the big screen, celebrating the latest releases of a specific film! Join Jack Bottomley for some movie chat and tracks.
Laura's hour
Handbags & Gladrags
Dave Randall brings music from Chic and Wham! to Five and Steps. So get your glitterball up, and transform your home into a mini nightclub. Dave's also joined by Alfie the Airedale Terrier, who's always sniffing around to find a track for the Randall's Remix feature.
Chill & Relax with Alan Barnes
Start your day the right way every Sunday when Alan brings you 60 minutes of relaxing music. Ranging from smooth jazz, crooners and love songs. Contact Alan with your requests and dedications at alan.barnes@drystoneradio.com
A Rae Of Soul
A tribute show from Alan about Brian Rae possibly the most loved DJ on the Northern Soul Scene Following on from the love I received from my Four hour tribute show to Brian Rae. I to continue and do a weekly 60 minute show featuring records Brian will have played over 50 years behind the decks at possibly every venue that ever ran on the Northern Soul Scene. I welcome suggestions for any record you would like me to play. The show will go out every Sunday 8-9pm GMT and should be available the following day on mixcloud and available immediately on Drystone listen again feature. Just follow this link www.drystoneradio.com or email me alan.barnes@drystoneradio.com
Groovin
The best of new and independent soul releases with the odd classic gem thrown in plus occasional special feature shows on select artists, venues, cities or record label. to contact the presenter email:- alan.barnes@drystoneradio.com
Speech and Interviews
The Employment law Hour with Jeremy Townend
"Making Employment law and Health and Safety at Work, relevant and easy to understand, A show aimed at both the Employer and their Employees" The hour will also feature some fine music. If you have any questions or topics, you would like the show to cover, please email them to Jeremy.townend@drystoneradio.com
Legends of News
Legends of News is a gripping, deeply personal podcast hosted by award-winning broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan, exploring the golden era of television news through the voices of those who shaped it. With over four decades in the newsroom himself, Dermot invites fellow household names to reveal what it was really like in front of the camera when the world changed in real time. Through candid conversations, you’ll be granted a front-row seat to history: from breaking global events to chaotic newsrooms, unforgettable interviews with world leaders, and the occasional live blooper. As history echoes through current events, these news giants reflect on how the past informs the present—and share where life has taken them now. Legends of News is a warm, revealing, and inspiring chronicle of the stories that must not be forgotten
Drystone Life
Join Martin Green, every Sunday between Midday and 2.00pm, when he shall be talking with, for and about Craven and Wharfedale.
The Astronomy Show
Join Martin Lunn for possibly the only regular astronomy show on any radio station in the country. He has a weekly look at the night sky and look at all the latest news in astronomy.