Wearside Echoes

About Wearside Echoes

Wearside Echoes by Sunderland Echo and National World, is presented by journalist Chris Cordner who is setting out to explore all about Sunderland's wonderful past. You'll hear from a wide array of voices about what it was like growing up in Sunderland, the places they went, the things they saw, the people they met and the impact this wonderful place has had on their lives. From local celebrities to those in the know, you'll be surprised, delighted and reminded of just how special Sunderland is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Sunderland Echo

Category

leisure · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Sept 2024

Latest episode

23 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Dec 2025

   Courage personified - three remarkable women - The stars of Wearside Echoes 2025, Part 2

   Courage personified - three remarkable women who shared their stories. Kayleigh Llewellyn, Evie Field and Gemma Lowery are three remarkable people who have one link. They have all shown immense courage during their own incredible journeys. Each of them shared their stories with Wearside Echoes in 2025 and here are the highlights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   16 Dec 2025

   The stars of Wearside Echoes - relive the highlights of 2025, Part I

   'We've laughed, we've cried and we have learned lots about the wonderful Wearside past in two series of our awards-nominated podcast this year. Let's have a look back at the best moments in the first of a two-part tribute to our star guests'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   9 Dec 2025

   Gemma Lowery: I lost my son to cancer. Now I'm determined to help other poorly children

   Gemma Lowery's son Bradley Lowery faced a fight with childhood cancer in the public spotlight. Now, 8 years after his passing, Gemma has spoken about her son's legacy, the heartache of losing her little boy and his famous friendship with Jermain Defoe. Wearside Echoes brought to you with the support of Mobility Care Solution and with music by https://www.purple-planet.com/ (https://www.purple-planet.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Who has been a guest on Wearside Echoes

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bob Usher
• Elsie Ronald
• Gary Craig

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

20

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.