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5: Best in Leeds - The Podcast: X Factor's James Arthur, behind the scenes at Yorkshire's massive new shopping centre, Wicked preview and me

5: Best in Leeds - The Podcast: X Factor's James Arthur, behind the scenes at Yorkshire's massive new shopping centre, Wicked preview and me

Released Tuesday, 22nd May 2018
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5: Best in Leeds - The Podcast: X Factor's James Arthur, behind the scenes at Yorkshire's massive new shopping centre, Wicked preview and me

5: Best in Leeds - The Podcast: X Factor's James Arthur, behind the scenes at Yorkshire's massive new shopping centre, Wicked preview and me

5: Best in Leeds - The Podcast: X Factor's James Arthur, behind the scenes at Yorkshire's massive new shopping centre, Wicked preview and me

5: Best in Leeds - The Podcast: X Factor's James Arthur, behind the scenes at Yorkshire's massive new shopping centre, Wicked preview and me

Tuesday, 22nd May 2018
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The latest packed edition of the Best in Leeds podcast is now available for you to enjoy.It features an exclusive behind-the-scenes sneak peek at a massive new shopping centre coming to Yorkshire, an interview with X Factor winner James Arthur ahead of his huge outdoor show, a preview of musical Wicked and we meet the team behind popular Hyde Park eatery Aiyo.Presenter Craig Jones, LeedsLive’s Best in Leeds writer, is joined by guest host Nathan Hyde in this latest edition.Firstly, you’ll get to hear an in-depth feature on-site at the new Axiom shopping centre which is being built at junction 32 of the M62.Marcus Briggs and Philip Lunn, who are behind the multi-million pound project, tell us about the shopping centre. It will be the biggest to open in the UK for 20 years. As well as 600,000sq ft of retail space, including Marks & Spencer, Next and Primark, the development will also include a 40-acre country park and a 10,000-seat stadium for Castleford Tigers rugby club.LeedsLive will be bringing you more updates on the project which is expected to open in 2021. You’ll get updates through our website and Axiom’s Facebook page.On the podcast, you can also listen to a very frank and honest interview with former X Factor James Arthur. He opens up about stardom, falling from fame, mental health and how his fans welcomed him back to the music industry.The singer-songwriter spoke to us ahead of his appearance at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Thursday, July 26. This summer, the venue will also feature performances from Lionel Richie, Britney Spears and Chic amongst others. To see the full programme and buy tickets visit Scarborough Open Air Theatre’s website.While, our feature with Aiyo is sure to give listeners lots of food for thought. Craig went out to see the team of the Asian cuisine specialist which is based in Hyde Park.They opened earlier this year and their large portions are proving to be rather popular with the locals.Our theatre expert, Sam Gildea, gives us previews Wizard of Oz-inspired musical Wicked which is returning to Leeds Grand Theatre next month.The cast will also be giving us a taste of what to expect ahead of the show running in the city between Wednesday, June 13 and Saturday, July 7. Tickets are available from the Grand’s website.And finally, Craig and Nathan talk us through some of the latest shows we’ve reviewed in the city centre with highlights being Noel Gallagher’s controversial First Direct Arena show, The Girl on The Train at West Yorkshire Playhouse and a Narcos event at Leeds O2 Academy being highlights. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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