Tag Archives: Benjamin Zephaniah

Attila the Stockbroker – Foxtails, Chorley

Posted on April 1, 2024 by writewyattuk

Mick Pike, frontman of Preston post-punk outfit Pike and Lancashire alt world music faves Deadwood Dog, has a new venture on the go alongside his day-job. He tells me, ‘We haven’t a clue what we’re doing,’ in a ‘Blockbuster’ style, … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry ’bout a thing – back in conversation with Mark Steel

Posted on February 15, 2018 by writewyattuk

Have a chat with stand-up comic Mark Steel and it won’t be long before cricket, football or politics come up in conversation. And in my case all three, with geography and history thrown in. The 57-year-old Kentish comedian, broadcaster, writer … Continue reading →

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Picture the poet, greet the griot – the Benjamin Zephaniah interview

Posted on March 19, 2015 by writewyattuk

When I spoke to Benjamin Zephaniah earlier this week, he was between a BBC radio interview and two days lecturing at West London’s Brunel University. The Lincolnshire-based dub poet, author and activist was then heading back for another radio broadcast … Continue reading →

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Legendary poet redefines Black History Month – the Benjamin Zephaniah feature

Posted on October 3, 2014 by writewyattuk

It made perfect sense to invite legendary dub poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah to launch Lancashire’s Black History Month celebrations. But somehow there was no real surprise that the star attraction was soon questioning the validity of the event he … Continue reading →

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