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Phil Cool, John Foxx and the Swing Park Incident

Posted on September 19, 2014 by writewyattuk

To coincide with my recent John Foxx and Phil Cool interviews on this blog, here’s the part of the jigsaw that links those features – the true story of that broken nose incident, or at least Phil Cool’s version of … Continue reading →

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End of an impressionable era – the Phil Cool interview

Posted on September 19, 2014 by writewyattuk

Forty years after swapping the electrical trade for the comedy circuit, Phil Cool is all set for his final shows back in his native Lancashire. And it’s perhaps rather apt that there’s been no great fuss about the former TV … Continue reading →

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From Ultravox and Underpass to overground success – the John Foxx interview

Posted on August 1, 2014 by writewyattuk

John Foxx has become something of a cult hero in discerning circles over the last four decades, making a big noise in the art and music world. He has strong associations with the new wave of electronic music that saw us … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Josh and Phil playing the fame game

Posted on January 6, 2013 by writewyattuk

At the school just down the road from me, it seems barely a few weeks go by before talk of another visit from a famous ex-pupil. In this case I’m name-checking Manchester United and England star Phil Jones, a regular … Continue reading →

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Weather or not you’re winning

Posted on October 24, 2012 by writewyattuk

Bring me sunshine, as a certain Lancashire comic said as he waved goodbye to the coastal resort which provided his stage name. And after a few years in Lancashire I think I realise what Eric was driving at. We may … Continue reading →

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Bradley Wiggins’ tour de force

Posted on July 23, 2012 by writewyattuk

Allez allez allez! What’s that? A British one-two in the Tour de France? Absolutely. Congratulations to Bradley Wiggins – king of the rue, home and away, and an inspiration to us all. Surely it won’t be long now before there’s … Continue reading →

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Early morning Olympic relay torch-ure

Posted on June 1, 2012 by writewyattuk

Was that it? Anyone who’s ever stood at the side of a road to watch cycling’s Tour of Britain coming through their locality knows the experience can be a bit of an anti-climax. Blink and you miss it, sometimes. But … Continue reading →

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Carrying the torch – here comes London 2012

Posted on May 20, 2012 by writewyattuk

So we’re off and running with the 2012 Olympics, the countdown well and truly down to double figures, London’s spanking new venues ready and waiting, and the torch on its way around the UK. Got tickets for any events? Didn’t … Continue reading →

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