Category Archives: Books Films, TV & Radio

One-time Goodie remains a rebel without a clue – the Graeme Garden interview

Posted on March 6, 2015 by writewyattuk

If Graeme Garden had taken up his expected vocation and become a doctor, the 72-year-old might well have had his feet up by now. The Aberdeen-born Prestonian pondered this down the telephone line from his home in Oxfordshire, in a … Continue reading →

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The Race for Space by Public Service Broadcasting – a writewyattuk review

Posted on February 20, 2015 by writewyattuk

It was supposedly a happy accident that Public Service Broadcasting stumbled upon correlations between the sublime Everest on their debut LP and a mention of George Mallory’s historic Peak XV explorations while working on their second. Either way, it was … Continue reading →

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Exploring the gravitational pull of Public Service Broadcasting – a writewyattuk interview

Posted on February 13, 2015 by writewyattuk

I’m not alone in my fascination for all things space-related, and was captivated as a child by the later Apollo missions, at least one of which I vaguely recall catching on telly at primary school in the early ’70s. And … Continue reading →

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The Evergreen Bunnyman – in conversation with Will Sergeant

Posted on February 6, 2015 by writewyattuk

Some 36 years after Echo and The Bunnymen’s legendary live debut at Liverpool’s cult club Eric’s, they’re still very much with us. The band have 12 albums behind them and are starting on a 13th, and this month play dates … Continue reading →

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What the Rambling Railwayman did next – the Geoff Burch story continues

Posted on February 5, 2015 by writewyattuk

Those who have been with me for a while on this blog know it involves a broad church of interests, from comedy and football (two subjects sometimes inter-linked, I admit) to music. There are other passions highlighted too, including nostalgia … Continue reading →

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Sweet harmonies – introducing Finch and the Moon

Posted on February 3, 2015 by writewyattuk

It’s been a happening few months for Caitlin Gilligan and Lee Parry, collectively known as Finch and the Moon. The harmony-driven acoustic pairing recently headlined an event at Manchester’s Castle Hotel, helping spread the word about their From Sand to Sea four-track … Continue reading →

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Uninformed As I Am – the Jo Caulfield interview

Posted on January 30, 2015 by writewyattuk

Jo Caulfield is having a bit of a domestic crisis, and is pleased to be distracted by her gentleman caller. Let’s not panic though. These are First World problems. They involve the comedian and panel show regular’s cooker and its … Continue reading →

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More than Saturday night entertainment – the Julian Cope interview

Posted on January 22, 2015 by writewyattuk

“Before we start, I should warn you we’re in the middle of nowhere. If we keep cutting out, it might be because of the heavy snowfall we’ve had. If I suddenly disappear, you’ll have to ring back.” Julian Cope, legendary … Continue reading →

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Still diving for pearls – the Elkie Brooks interview

Posted on January 16, 2015 by writewyattuk

At the end of February, Elkie Brooks turns 70, and that seems difficult to believe. In fact, the Lancashire-born vocal talent agrees, chipping in with, “Likewise!” Elkie, born Elaine Bookbinder in Broughton, Salford, and brought up in Prestwich, North Manchester, … Continue reading →

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Building on the past, towards a brave new year

Posted on January 2, 2015 by writewyattuk

It’s that time of year when we’re full of high hopes for the future and plans we can’t usually keep. But 2014 was a great year for all of us at writewyattuk (ok, so that’s just me), and 2015 promises … Continue reading →

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