Category Archives: Books Films, TV & Radio

Beyond the sex and drugs – the Shaun Ryder interview

Posted on September 17, 2015 by writewyattuk

Madchester legend Shaun Ryder is in a great mood, despite being part-way through a rash of interviews as rave culture icons Happy Mondays gear up for their latest anniversary tour. If you’re expecting the unpredictable character that left interviewers like … Continue reading →

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Yes to priories, prog rock and further excess – the Rick Wakeman interview

Posted on September 6, 2015 by writewyattuk

It’s half eight in the morning when I make contact with Rick Wakeman. And despite his memorable past contributions to the BBC’s Grumpy Old Men series, he’s bright and breezy. So what time did this revered ivory-tinkler and prog rock … Continue reading →

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Destiny Calling for Justin Moorhouse

Posted on August 29, 2015 by writewyattuk

Sometimes it seems that the comedy world decamps en masse to Edinburgh in summertime, and Justin Moorhouse is no exception. And while the East Manchester born and bred salesman turned stand-up comic and actor might not be partaking in any … Continue reading →

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Something Only We Know by Kate Long – a writewyattuk review

Posted on August 22, 2015 by writewyattuk

You know that paragraph at the beginning of books, explaining that what you’re about to read is a work of fiction, with names, characters, places and incidents purely down to the author’s imagination? When I read a Kate Long novel … Continue reading →

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Really wild at heart – the Steve Backshall interview

Posted on August 21, 2015 by writewyattuk

It’s 9am and wildlife expert, travel adventurer, TV presenter and author Steve Backshall is already on his second conference call, facing at least half a day fielding questions. But he’s in high spirits, despite only having returned the night before … Continue reading →

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The Long road to literary success – in conversation with Kate Long

Posted on August 13, 2015 by writewyattuk

As someone who struggles to find the time to finish his own books, it’s fair to say I’m impressed by Kate Long’s work ethic and her take on the whole process. And from what I’ve since learned, I’d say this … Continue reading →

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Squeeze into a new era – the Chris Difford interview

Posted on August 13, 2015 by writewyattuk

Catching up with Chris Difford’s blog earlier this week, I realised how close we were to a new Squeeze album, the band’s first since 1998, the result of a project also serving as the soundtrack to a new BBC comedy … Continue reading →

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St Anthony: An Ode to Anthony H. Wilson

Posted on August 11, 2015 by writewyattuk

I’ve probably said this before, but I don’t tend to do plugs on this blog. But this is a project I feel deserves wider recognition, involving a touching tribute to Anthony H. Wilson, the mouthpiece-turned-icon for so much great music … Continue reading →

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Glad to be back – the Tom Robinson interview

Posted on August 6, 2015 by writewyattuk

You’d be forgiven for thinking Tom Robinson’s direct participation in the music business was way behind him. But it turns out that’s not the case. Regular listeners to BBC Radio 6 Music know Tom well, and those of us a … Continue reading →

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Buzzcocks Going Steady – the Steve Diggle interview

Posted on July 24, 2015 by writewyattuk

To get the right tone for a feature, I love to find a little footage or play a song that best sets a scene. And with this week’s interviewee, I was spoiled for choice. Would it be rare footage of … Continue reading →

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