Author Archives: writewyattuk

About writewyattuk

This is the online home of author, writer and editor Malcolm Wyatt, who has books on The Jam, Slade and The Clash under his belt and many more writing projects on the go, as well as regularly uploading feature-interviews and reviews right here. These days he's living his best life with his better half in West Cornwall after their three decades together in Lancashire, this Surrey born and bred scribe initially heading north after five years of 500-mile round-trips on the back of a Turkish holiday romance in 1989. Extremely proud of his two grown-up daughters, he's also a foster carer and a dog lover, spending any spare time outside all that catching up with other family and friends, supporting Woking FC, planning adventures and travels, further discovering his adopted county, and seeing as much of this big old world as time allows. He can be contacted at thedayiwasthere@gmail.com and various social media online portals, mostly involving that @writewyattuk handle.

Holly returns to the Far North for another winter warmer

Posted on December 3, 2013 by writewyattuk

With the festive season well and truly here, what better way to get in the mood than journeying to the Far North via the power of children’s fiction. And in similar territory to where Holly Webb went last year with … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio | Tagged Artful Doodlers, children's fiction, Christmas, Holly Webb, Norway, Sami, Simon Mendez, Stripes Publishing, The Reindeer Girl, The Snow Bear | Leave a comment

Walsh reaches Turning Point in stellar career

Posted on December 2, 2013 by writewyattuk

This week former Starsailor front-man James Walsh returns to his native North-West, showcasing songs from his new album in Liverpool and Manchester. The talented singer/songwriter will be at The Kazimier, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool, on Monday, December 2, then the following … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Ballymena, Belfast, chorley, James Walsh, Jon Brookes, Lanchester, Lightning Seeds, Liverpool, PledgeMusic, Starsailor, Suzanne Vega, The Charlatans, Turning Point | 2 Comments

Shedding light on proper Cornish living – a writewyattuk review

Posted on November 28, 2013 by writewyattuk

Whether it’s about his utter disdain for the Jerusalem artichoke, irresponsible welly-wearing, embarrassment at goose courtship rituals, or the highly-emotive pasty ingredient debate, it’s fair to say Pete Cross likes to get a few things off his chest. This Son … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio | Tagged Cornwall, Cornwall Today, Kernow, Notes From A Cornish Shed, Pete Cross, Shadows In The Sky, Truro | 1 Comment

Frat’s entertainment

Posted on November 22, 2013 by writewyattuk

FOR someone who gives so much during a live performance and on record for his band, Jon Fratelli is one laid-back dude in conversation. You’d think The Fratellis’ lead vocalist and guitarist – born plain John Lawler – would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged 53 Degrees, Chelsea Dagger, Codeine Velvet Club, Costello Music, glasgow, Here We Stand, jon Fratelli, Preston, The Fratellis, We Need Medicine | Leave a comment

Taking the crunchy with the smooth, Cardinals style

Posted on November 18, 2013 by writewyattuk

After six goals in two Conference Premier matches and two wins on the trot for the first time since April, there’s – whisper it – an element of optimism at Kingfield again, as this Cardinal blogger duly acknowledges. But when … Continue reading →

Posted in Football, sport | Tagged Chester, Conference Premier, Dartford, FA Cup, Garry Hill, Grimsby Town, Hyde, Kevin Betsy, Luton Town, Macclesfield Town, Southport, Steve Thompson, Woking, Wrexham | 5 Comments

Helping out … through the power of literature

Posted on November 18, 2013 by writewyattuk

We’ve all seen and heard the devastating pictures, the alarming footage and heart-breaking stories. A lot of us have also delved deep to support the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Philippines Typhoon Appeal in whatever way we feel we can. In a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio | Tagged Authors for the Philippines, Candy Gourlay, Cathy Cassidy, David Nicholls, Disasters Emergency Committee, Keris Stainton, literature, Malorie Blackman, Philip Pullman, Philippines, Shirley Hughes, Simon Pegg | 4 Comments

Johnny Vegas in conversation with Steve Royle – Chorley Little Theatre

Posted on November 11, 2013 by writewyattuk

“Don’t lock me up after this!” came an impassioned request, delivered in that distinctive St Helens tone familiar to many who’ve turned on a TV these past dozen years or so. Besides, from Benidorm, Happiness and Ideal to Dead Man Weds, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre | Tagged Benidorm, chorley, Chorley Little Theatre, Chris Evans, comedy, Ebb & Flo, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Johnny Vegas, QI, St Helens, steve royle, The One Show | 2 Comments

Frank fires Fleming’s thrilling time-travelogue forward

Posted on November 10, 2013 by writewyattuk

In which the blogger runs the rule over Frank Cottrell Boyce’s 2013 publication Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Over The Moon. There’s a sense of being a big kid yourself when you’re a children’s author, the magical element of a Peter … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio | Tagged 1966, Basildon, children's fiction, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Ian Fleming, Joe Berger, Over the Moon, Roald Dahl, Sally Ann Howes, VW Samba | Leave a comment

Kershaw still switched on, with an appetite for adventure

Posted on October 21, 2013 by writewyattuk

In a more in-depth version of a feature he did for the Lancashire Evening Post, the blogger talks to a forthright broadcaster who’s seen more than his fair share of drama over the years – on and off air. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Music | Tagged Andy Kershaw, BBC, Bob Dylan, Courtney Love, Isle of Man, John Peel, John Walters, Jools Holland, No Off Switch, Preston, Radio One, Todmorden, Whistle Test | 2 Comments

Weller’s ever-changing mode

Posted on October 13, 2013 by writewyattuk

Paul Weller – Preston Guild Hall I’ve seen Paul Weller a fair bit over the years, and each and every time he’s an inspiration. But what made Saturday night’s appearance at Preston Guild Hall stand out was perhaps the highly-sociable … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged 22 Dreams, Andy Lewis, Guildford Civic Hall, paul weller, Preston Guild Hall, Sonik Kicks, Steve Cradock, Steve Pilgrim, The Jam, The Moons, The Style Council, Wild Wood | 5 Comments