Kitty Fisher Podcasts
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago -Iridesco: A Homer’s Odyssey is an almost fictional story about a flock of feral pigeons in lockdown. Set in Brighton, London and the countryside in between, it follows the lives of Iridesco, Lulu, Dolly and Dove as they embark on a journey that teaches them about the dangers and delights of life as a bird and the relationship between humans, pigeons and homing pigeons.Part adventure story, part rom-com, the series features raucous crows that speak in iambic pentameter, a trip along the Regent’s Canal and a mysterious code of honour that all birds must follow.
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Interview with Simon Leigh Jones, owner of English's Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Brighton
April 09, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.6 MBSimon explains how his father started the business and how he has managed to maintain a successful business in Brighton for over 50 years. He also discusses food and wine, the history of the oyster trade and how the Brighton Lanes have changed over the years. Support the show
Interview with Max Brandrett about his career as an art forger and his autobiography: Britain's No 1 Art forger. The life of a cheeky faker.
October 19, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.1 MBInterview with art forger, Max Brandrett about his childhood in Dr Barnardo's and his later life forging paintings. Support the show
Cuckfield Walking Tour 2023
January 06, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBA self-guided walking tour of Cuckfield that includes interviews with local residents. The route starts at the car park in Broad Street and continues up the High Street, into the recreation ground and down to the bottom of the village through the churchyard. If you are walking the route and listening to the podcast at the same time, it would take around an hour and is on mainly paved areas with some slightly steep ground at the start. Information in the podcast came from local guide books ...
Cuckfield Walking Tour
November 29, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBA walking tour of the village of Cuckfield. The walk takes around 45 minutes. It starts at the car park in Broad Street; goes up the High Street, down the path to the recreation ground; through Ockenden lane and back up to the village via church Platt and the church yard. On the way, Kate Fleming, Gordon Ward, Jane Swain, Andy Leask and Annie Rees talk about the village. Support the show
Interview with Maria Marrocco, co founder of Marrocco's Hove
May 27, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBInterview with Maria Marrocco about her experience of coming to England from Italy in the 1950s and the evolution of Marrocco's. Support the show
Interview with Wain Douglas, A.K.A. Kara Van Park, Drag Queen
January 21, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThis interview was conducted in The Brighton Birdcage, where Wain discusses the concept behind his shop; the evolution of his Drag Persona, Kara Van Park; his career in the West End and what it's like to perform in front of 40,000 people. The interview also covers issues such as bullying, self-esteem and supporting others. Support the show
Interview with Daren Kay, author of The Brightonians
November 12, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBA conversation with author, Daren Kay about his experience writing and publishing his first novel, 'The Brightonians'. The podcast covers some of the challenges faced for a new novelist and the inspiration behind the people and places in the book. It also looks at the representation of LGBTQ+ characters in fiction and some of Daren's favourite authors. Support the show
The Pavilion Gardens. Interview with head gardener, Robert Hill-Snook
June 10, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 14.9 MBDescription of the Pavilion Gardens in Brighton and interview with head gardener, Robert Hill-Snook. Conversation about the design of the gardens, history and changing purpose of the garden from Regency times to the present. Support the show
Brighton walking Tour 2
May 05, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 18.4 MBThis walk is similar to the first one I uploaded but explores some of the places that are slightly off the beaten track. It starts at the Clock Tower and continues down West Street, through Duke's Lane and Ship Street, around the town hall and through Quadrophenia Alley into East Street. It then cuts through Pool Valley and out into the Steine, finishing at the Royal Pavilion. Although the audio recording is shorter, it would probably take 45 minutes to walk and is quite flat. If you enjoyed...
Brighton Walking Tour
April 13, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThis walk takes about an hour and a half. It is a circular route that takes you from the West Pier along the seafront towards the Palace Pier, through the Lanes, around the Pavilion Gardens, along the North Laine area and up to St Nicholas Church. It then takes you through Clifton conservation area and back down to the West Pier near the i360. Although I have started at the West Pier, it is possible to start at any point on the route; just check the time on the podcast for each point of inte...
Ep 7: The Code of Honour
February 28, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB24 MINS ‘Suck Seed!’ Iridesco manages to escape but can he find his way back to the flock? A revelation about his father makes him realise that there is something he must do to save his friends. Iridesco: A Homer’s Odyssey is an almost fictional story about a flock of feral pigeons in lockdown. Set in Brighton, London and the countryside in between, it follows the lives of Iridesco, Lulu, Dolly and Dove as they embark on a journey that teaches them about the dangers and delights of life as...
Ep 6: The Rats
February 28, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB28 MINS ‘I reckon you’re ‘an ‘oming pigeon.’ A journey through the tunnels of the London Underground; a surprise visitor and an attemped rescue leave Iridesco stranded a long way from home. Iridesco: A Homer’s Odyssey is an almost fictional story about a flock of feral pigeons in lockdown. Set in Brighton, London and the countryside in between, it follows the lives of Iridesco, Lulu, Dolly and Dove as they embark on a journey that teaches them about the dangers and delights of life as a b...
Ep 5: Stool Pigeon
February 28, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB25 MINS ‘Why didn’t you warn him?’ Iago takes the pigeons to Trafalgar Square to search for members of the Great Pigeon Council but an unexpected incident causes suspicion amongst the birds. Later, the friends discover a boarded up record shop in Hoxton where pigeons gather. Iridesco: A Homer’s Odyssey is an almost fictional story about a flock of feral pigeons in lockdown. Set in Brighton, London and the countryside in between, it follows the lives of Iridesco, Lulu, Dolly and Dove as th...
Ep 4: Lazarus
February 24, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB25 MINS ‘I’m sorry, she was a great girl.’ The friends say goodbye to Roger and travel along the motorway stopping at a service station just south of the metropolis. There they meet Princess Noodles, an old friend of Roger. As the bed down for the night a silly mistake spells disaster for the pigeons. Iridesco: A Homer’s Odyssey is an almost fictional story about a flock of feral pigeons in lockdown. Set in Brighton, London and the countryside in between, it follows the lives of Iridesco, ...
Ep 3: The Killing Fields
February 24, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB22 MINS ‘There’s something afoot.’ The countryside is strangely quiet but a closer inspection reveals unexpected dangers. Iridesco: A Homer’s Odyssey is an almost fictional story about a flock of feral pigeons in lockdown. Set in Brighton, London and the countryside in between, it follows the lives of Iridesco, Lulu, Dolly and Dove as they embark on a journey that teaches them about the dangers and delights of life as a bird and the relationship between humans, pigeons and homing pigeons. ...
Ep 2: Nighthawks
February 24, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB21 MINS ‘If music be the food of love, play on!’ Iridesco, Lulu, Dolly and Dove are helped by Roger who lives beneath the thatch of a beautiful barn on the South Downs Way. As romance blossoms, a rude interruption brings out another side of Roger’s personality. Iridesco: A Homer’s Odyssey is an almost fictional story about a flock of feral pigeons in lockdown. Set in Brighton, London and the countryside in between, it follows the lives of Iridesco, Lulu, Dolly and Dove as they embark on a ...
Ep 1: Flight
February 24, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB25 MINS ‘Got any grubs?’ As food becomes scarce, the pigeons of Sillwood Mews go in search of answers. Meanwhile, Iridesco’s father is fading fast but Iridesco is reluctant to see him. Iridesco: A Homer’s Odyssey is an almost fictional story about a flock of feral pigeons in lockdown. Set in Brighton, London and the countryside in between, it follows the lives of Iridesco, Lulu, Dolly and Dove as they embark on a journey that teaches them about the dangers and delights of life as a bird...