Explore fascinating stories from Birmingham.
Radio WM,·16 episodes
Who is the mysterious ‘White Lady’? A ghostly presence spotted in the Alexandra Theatre.
02 Dec 2024,·8 mins
Leon Salberg known as ‘The Panto King’ ran the Alexandra Theatre from 1910.
A spooky presence of a former employee roams through The Alexandra theatre.
“He’s behind you!” The ghost whose presence can be felt at the back of the theatre.
The death of a popular TV star – who had been getting ready to go on stage at The Alex.
02 Dec 2024,·7 mins
Did you know the last ever person to die from Smallpox was here in the West Midlands?
23 Oct 2025,·16 mins
Why did influential figures of the 18th century meet once a month in the West Midlands?
28 Oct 2025,·15 mins
At one point there were more than 40,000 back to back houses in Birmingham.
14 Nov 2025,·16 mins
Labi Siffre called upon Highgate Gospel Choir to help with 'Something Inside So Strong'.
27 Nov 2025,·6 mins
How was the original FA Cup trophy stolen in Birmingham and never seen again?
09 Dec 2025,·8 mins
We take a look at the 60 lost miles of canals on Birmingham’s famous waterways.
20 Jan 2026,·15 mins
Find out why Birmingham is the original home of the World Snooker Championship.
03 Feb 2026,·18 mins
Sarah Julian hears fan's memories from the Beatles first gig in Birmingham.
13 Feb 2026,·4 mins
One of the most important battles of the English Civil War took place in Camp Hill.
03 Apr 2026,·19 mins
The historical drama follows midwives in East London but it has some local links.
05 Apr 2026,·4 mins
How an accident in the Jewellery Quarter, led to the invention of the whistle.
23 Apr 2026,·10 mins
