Category Archives: Books Films, TV & Radio

Timperley Sunsets and New York Mornings – In Conversation with Jon Ronson

Posted on July 14, 2014 by writewyattuk

Jon Ronson is a busy man, this Cardiff-born, New York-based writer, film-maker and broadcaster clearly juggling lots of big deadlines. But he was nothing less than charming and entertaining when we caught up via a web link from NYC this … Continue reading →

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War Girls – helping make 1914-18 more relevant to today’s generation

Posted on June 27, 2014 by writewyattuk

Last week I caught up with the screen adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful, in a year when it seems you’re never too far away from one tale of Great War woe or other. The film’s definitely worth watching, commendably … Continue reading →

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Electric dreams still stirring emotions – the Gary Numan interview

Posted on June 27, 2014 by writewyattuk

It must have been on London’s Capital Radio when I first heard Tubeway Army, 35 years ago this month. I was only 11 at the time, yet already knew the charts inside out. But this was something else. With my transistor … Continue reading →

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Full frontal nerdity – out and about with the insatiably sci-curious Steve Mould

Posted on June 20, 2014 by writewyattuk

Can science and maths really be deemed cool or funny? And when do geeks and nerds become cult TV and touring successes? Gateshead-born small screen science experiment guy Steve Mould might just know the answers to those and many more … Continue reading →

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Where past meets present, with a bright future – the Ruth Eastham interview

Posted on May 30, 2014 by writewyattuk

Ruth Eastham prides herself on ‘edgy fiction where past meets present’, with fine examples of her craft in her first three beautifully-observed teen reads, 2011’s The Memory Cage, 2012’s The Messenger Bird, and the recently-published Arrowhead. In her latest offering, she turns an … Continue reading →

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Your town is not dragging Mark Steel down

Posted on May 23, 2014 by writewyattuk

Ever listened to Radio 4’s Mark Steel’s in Town? It comes highly recommended, following the stand-up comic, author, columnist and esteemed travel broadcaster around the UK, talking about often less celebrated areas. He’s far from patronising too, funny but never … Continue reading →

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Arrowhead points to success for Ruth

Posted on May 7, 2014 by writewyattuk

We often hear about boys of a certain age not engaging with books, but there are several fine authors out there who seem to be addressing that. There’s a perfect example in Ruth Eastham, with her latest page-turner, Arrowhead, a … Continue reading →

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Recreating the world of Mitchell and Kenyon

Posted on April 20, 2014 by writewyattuk

With a new play being staged highlighting the world of visionary film-makers Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon, writewyattuk talked to Northern Irish playwright Daragh Carville about the lasting legacy of these celebrated Lancastrians. Two decades ago, a cache of historic films … Continue reading →

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Frank Skinner – Preston Guild Hall – a live review

Posted on April 6, 2014 by writewyattuk

I’d like to say Frank Skinner’s cleaned up his act now he’s a proud dad, moving away from his more risque material in a show of middle-aged respectability. For much of this gig that seemed to be the case – … Continue reading →

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Suits you, Frank – in conversation with Frank Skinner

Posted on April 5, 2014 by writewyattuk

As West Midlands stand-up comic, actor, writer, DJ and TV presenter Frank Skinner set off on a major 35-date UK tour following a successful theatre run in London, writewyattuk managed an audience with him – and got to tackle everything … Continue reading →

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