Talking Teesdale – Farming funnyman Jim Smith; punk icon John Lydon; Midwinter Revels and what’s on

We chat to Perthshire farmer and comedian Jim Smith who is bringing his show to Barnard Castle in January.

Tickets now on sale for John Lydon – Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols and leader of Public Image Ltd. He will take too the stage in November 2026.

Plus a look at what’s coming up including Midwinter Revels, a celebration of Yuletide past, a couple off craft fairs and a new exhibition.