Portsmouth People, Portsmouth Stories

George Burrows, Professor of Music and Theatre at University of Portsmouth joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about Freda Swain & the BBC Friday Night is Music Night at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Alice Hudson and Andy Foster from the Wedgewood Rooms joined Paul Marsh & Casey Major Bunce in the studio to talk about the Homegrown Sounds shows they have coming up this summer

Lucy Babb and Ana Gillespie from Crying Out Loud joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about The Point Is Portsmouth & 432 Fratton in June. Find out more here - https://cryingoutloud.org/projects/the-point-is-portsmouth/

Joe Weston-McDowell from Motiv8, Kirsty Hill from Mountjoy & Luke Holly from LJH Electrical joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the Roaring 20s Gala evening

Mike Wood MBE, founder and chairman of the charity Disabled Sailors Association, joined Paul Marsh in the studio.

Darren Gamblen went along to Hilsea Lido and caught up with Harry Smith, Director of Sea Lanes, and Ed who is a lifeguard.

Caroline Brennan meets Dan Hadley who is walking the entire English coastline to raise money for the Silkworth Project (addiction recovery charity), and Kirsty from the charity.

Andy Grays spoke to Jon Brown ahead of Portsmouth Comic Con 2026.

Voice actor, Marc Silk spoke to Paul Marsh about appearing at Portsmouth Comic Con this weekend

Kelly Haswell of Portsmouth Guildhall joined Paul Marsh in the studio to look at what shows they have in May.

Luke Bugg aka The Geek of Steel talks about Portsmouth Comic Con at Portsmouth Guildhall this weekend.

Bradley Jago talks about his new EP My Inner Vitriol, his Soul/RnB #1 Album, being nominated at the Portsmouth Music Awards and his performance at The Queens Hotel on July 19.

Mimi Rae joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her new single Mexico and EP Playing Pretend.

Dream Team Portsmouth joined Ian McGuiness on Express FM ahead of Portsmouth Comic Con 2026.

Dawn Sharpe joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the Goodwoof weekend and what you can expect. https://www.goodwood.com/goodwoof/

Eugene Scardifield joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about climbing to Mount Everest Base Camp for Charity in memory of this brother. https://www.justgiving.com/page/eugene-scardifield-11?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Curt Hill & Kelly Haswell from the Portsmouth Guildhall joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about what to expect from Guildhall Squared. https://www.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk/guildhall-squared/

John Seymour joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about what to expect at this years Gosport Sunset Festival. Tickets https://share.google/k7ieyfnc0g0xVQIL1

Andy & Lauren from the cast of Calendar Girls joined Brendan McCarthy to discuss their upcoming production of Calendar Girls. Many may already be familiar with the “heartfelt” true story of Calendar Girls following the 2003 film of the same name, which then inspired the stage version. It follows Annie, whose husband John dies of leukaemia prompting her and her best friend Chris to persuade their fellow members of the local Women’s Institute to produce a charity calendar with a daring twist. Instead of flowers and landscapes, the ladies themselves will feature, tastefully posing nude behind teapots, buns and knitting. Calendar Girls is on at The Spring Art & Heritage Centre in Havant from Thursday 23rd April.

Tobi Savage & Matt Gray joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the Retro Desire Charity night to raise money for Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association

Road to Victorious Winner Mackenzie joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her Wedgwood Rooms Gig

Nadia Arab joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about The Road from Karachi, cook book and helping install water pumps all over the world.

Ruby joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her new EP, Supporting Scouting For Girls and much more

Dan Swan & Adam Lewis from Mahina joined Paul Marsh in the studio have some big news about the opening at Port Solent

Iconic Pompey street artist My Dog Sighs spoke to Dave Joyce ahead of his much-anticipated Easter egg hunt across the city this weekend!

OCB joined Dave Joyce live on Express FM to talk all about the release of his new EP.

Local author Lee Crawford joined Dave Joyce live on Express FM to talk all about her work.

The Pursuit of Pleasure joined Paul Marsh to play their new single live in the studio

Ines Rae joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her new single, and show in Portsmouth

Rising local band Kilowatt joined Grace Taylor & Harrison RB on Express to talk all about their nominations at the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026.

The Straights joined Blake Swell in the studio ahead of this year's Portsmouth Music Awards, where they're nominated for Song of the Year with 'Remedy'!

Local rock band Summoners joined Ben Spiers & Harrison RB to talk all about their two nominations at the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026!

Lana Hall spoke to local band The Alternates who are shortlisted for Song of the Year (supported by Express FM) at this year's Portsmouth Music Awards!

Jack Child joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about his gig at The Loft and his new single

Kelly Haswell joined Paul Marsh in the studio to look at what we can see at the Portsmouth Guildhall in April

Local rapper StillDSG joined Lana Hall to talk all about his nomination for Song of the Year at this year's Portsmouth Music Awards.

Rob & Aaron from the Southsea Shakeapeare Actors joined Brendan McCarthy to discuss their upcoming performance of Cabin Pressure. Cabin Pressure is on at the Milton Barn Theatre from Wednesday 25th - Saturday 28th March.

Former Express FM presenters Nick Bright from Kiss FM and Mike Wooller who is Deputy head of Daily Mail podcasts spoke to Paul Marsh about the stations journey & Express FM's 20th Birthday

Former Express Presenter Sam Meakin aka Smeakin joined Paul Marsh in the studio looks back on the early days of the station.

Liam Howes & Lou Whitmore joined Paul Marsh in the studio to look back at Express FM over the years for the stations 20th Birthday.

Tom & Lloyd from Portsmouth Post Office Sports & Social Club joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the club and all the events they have on.

El Morgan joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about Southsea Sound Fest at Wedgewood Rooms, plus 10 years of Southsea Sounds Recording Studios.

Brooke Star joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her new single Celebrity Crush.

Jamie Pembroke joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about being announced as the NFL Baltimore Ravens International Fan of the year

Rimaz Ahmed joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about the Love Music Hate Racism gig at the Guildhall Village on Saturday 14th March

Marina Voak & Gareth Billington-Ryan from Come From Away joined Paul Marsh in the studio, which is being performed by the Fareham Musical Society at Fareham Live from Thursday 19th March.

Lewis Filer and Simon Hartnett, co-owners of Hoggies, joined Paul Marsh & Casey Major-Bunce on Express FM ahead of opening their second venue in Drayton - The Hog House.

Kate Harding joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her new single The Dopamine High Ain't Love.

Bradley Jago joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about his current single In The End

Lucy & Phil from Piecaramba joined Paul Marsh in the studio to celebrate a year of the restaurant in Southsea.