Jim Coulson
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Can You Spot all the Channel 4 TV Show Titles?
Posted by Jim Coulson at Thursday, April 9th, 2020 1:27pm
Here's a fun game for you - spot all 52 Channel 4 TV show titles hiding in this video about Channel 4 moving to West Yorkshire!
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Interview With Hacker T Dog From CBBC
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, April 5th, 2020 11:33am
I chatted to everyone's favourite talking dog, Hacker from CBBC. He talked about entertaining kids in lockdown, his love of Sue Barker and the Tiger King!
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[VIDEO] Tips For Working From Home
Posted by Jim Coulson at Thursday, March 19th, 2020 12:01pm
Working from home for the first time because of Coronavirus? Here's my video guide on how to avoid distractions.
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JJ Burnel From The Stranglers Talks West Yorkshire, Ice Cream Vans and Touring
Posted by Jim Coulson at Monday, March 9th, 2020 12:46pm
I chatted to Stranglers bassist JJ Burnel about their last full tour as well as his happy memories of living in West Yorkshire and more.
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James Tordoff and Chris Nicholl from Idle on Their Atlantic Row
Posted by Jim Coulson at Monday, February 17th, 2020 12:23pm
James Tordoff and Chris Nicholl from Idle rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to raise money for great local causes. Hear my interview with them in full!
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Chris Kamara Interview
Posted by Jim Coulson at Monday, December 2nd, 2019 11:46am
I caught up with footballer, manager, pundit and now singer Chris Kamara to talk festive tunes, Bradford City and why he thought he was being pranked.
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Interview With Alfie Boe and Michael Ball
Posted by Jim Coulson at Monday, November 4th, 2019 1:10pm
Alfie Boe and Michael Ball are heading off on tour and coming to West Yorkshire in February. I caught up with them to chat Yorkshire audiences, not-quite-rock 'n' roll touring and more.
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Interview With Freddie Mercury's PA Peter Freestone
Posted by Jim Coulson at Monday, October 28th, 2019 12:08pm
I caught up with the man who was with Freddie Mercury for the last 12 years of his life, at home and overseas. Listen to my Peter Freestone interview.
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Family Days Out in Wakefield
Posted by Jim Coulson at Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 11:07am
I took the kids to Wakefield for a day out and we learned about four-pointed triangles, Barbara Hepworth and Room on the Broom.
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Halifax Man's Coast-to-Coast Extreme Walk for Calderdale Royal
Posted by Jim Coulson at Thursday, July 4th, 2019 7:50am
Today I chatted to Ben and Gaynor from Halifax. Ben is raising money for a maternity bereavement suite at Calderdale Royal by walking 138 miles in 48 hours!
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Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 8:28am
I'm doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to help raise money for a Maternity Bereavement Suite at Calderdale Royal Hospital. Any advice?
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How do you Deal With a Landmark Birthday?
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, January 6th, 2019 10:06am
I'm 40 in a month's time and it feels like it should be a big deal, but I'm going to look at the positives and own turning over a new decade. How are/have you faced a big birthday?
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3 Easy Ways to Help Those Less Fortunate in West Yorkshire This Christmas
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 9:02am
With the news that almost two thirds of people say they want to aid the homeless, but don't know how, here are three easy ways to help those less fortunate in West Yorkshire this Christmas.
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Where is YOUR Seaside Resort? Family Guide to the Yorkshire Coast
Posted by Jim Coulson at Friday, July 27th, 2018 3:43pm
We live so far from the sea in West Yorkshire that we all have different favourite seaside resorts. Take a look at these family guides to the Yorkshire coast
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Ben Moorhouse From Halifax's Extreme Challenge
Posted by Jim Coulson at Monday, July 23rd, 2018 2:58pm
Ben Moorhouse form Halifax is walking the coastline of Rhodes - 150 miles - in 48 hours to raise money for the Steve Prescott Foundation. Hear Jim's chat with Ben here.
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West Yorkshire Village Shows Amazing Christmas Spirit
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 17th, 2017 9:12am
A West Yorkshire village has rallied round to provide a proper festive experience for locals who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.
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The West Yorkshire Village that Inspired Two Platinum Albums
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, November 19th, 2017 9:08am
On the Best of British Weekend on Pulse 1, let's celebrate the West Yorkshire village that inspired two platinum-selling albums.
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1980s Scarecrows Take Over West Yorkshire Village
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, August 20th, 2017 9:55am
There's a host of amazing 1980s scarecrows taking over Burley-in-Wharfedale and it's amazing!
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What is the Most Yorkshire Thing Ever?
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, July 30th, 2017 9:29am
Alan Bennett opening the Ilkley Literature Festival is pretty Yorkshire, but here are some things that are EVEN MORE Yorkshire than that!
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Bradford Vaisakhi Parade Road Closures
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, April 16th, 2017 8:22am
The Vaisakhi parade takes place in Bradford city centre today. Here are the closed roads
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Seven Things You Forget Between Baby One and Two
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, March 19th, 2017 9:38am
Here are seven things I forgot between the birth of my first and second children. What did you forget?
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When the Oscars Met CBeebies
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, February 26th, 2017 9:16am
It's the Oscars tonight, but what would happen if Hollywood met CBeebies? Here are some sugggestions...
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VIDEO: The Best Family Activities in Keighley
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 18th, 2016 8:18am
My daughter and I made a video of our family day out in Keighley, trying out the best stuff to keep the kids entertained.
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VIDEO: Family Stuff to Do in Hebden Bridge
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 11th, 2016 9:51am
Hebden Bridge is up for the Great British High Street award. This is why it deserves to win!
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VIDEO: Why Bradford is ACE
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, December 4th, 2016 8:39am
I roped in Mylo and Rosie to make a video about how great Bradford is for families. Take a look.
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The Joke Every Dad Makes in Ilkley
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, November 27th, 2016 8:58am
Here's a video about things to do with families in Ilkley, including the joke all dads make.
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VIDEO: Why Saltaire is Ace for Families
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, November 13th, 2016 8:24am
Me and my daughter investigated why Saltaire in West Yorkshire is so good for a family day out and this is what we discovered. Take a look!
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A Guide to Pokemon GO for Beginners
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, July 24th, 2016 8:50am
Everyone you know playing Pokemon GO? Bewildered by the whole concept? This beginner's guide to Pokemon GO made by me and my toddler will help.
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They Won't Review THIS Car on Top Gear Tonight!
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 9:27am
It's the last Top Gear of the 2016 series tonight, but you can guarantee they won't review the sort of car families REALLY drive like this one.
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5 Gifts Dads REALLY Want for Father's Day
Posted by Jim Coulson at Sunday, June 19th, 2016 10:08am
Here are the things dads really want for Father's Day...if only they really existed.
