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Juggling life’s priorities, comedy style – the Steve Royle interview
It’s been quite a year for Steve Royle, appearances on prime-time ITV show Britain’s Got Talent attracting a whole new audience, his entertaining performances wowing celebrity judges and TV audiences alike, ensuring a top-three finish after a public vote. And … Continue reading
Behind the scenes at the Little Theatre
I don’t tend to plug successful local community ventures and thriving venues so much on this blog. But organisations like the Chorley Little Theatre – not far from my doorstep – deserve credit for surviving in these days of austerity … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre, Music
Tagged Bobby Ball, CADOS, chorley, Chorley Little Theatre, Chris Ramsey, Dave Spikey, Edinburgh Fringe, Ian Robinson, Jason Manford, Jenny Eclair, Jo Caulfield, John Bishop, Johnny Vegas, Justin Moorhouse, Lucy Beaumont, Mark Steel, Mike Harding, Peter Kay, Phil Cool, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Sarah Millican, steve royle, Ted Robbins
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Punchlines, headlines, good times and hard lines – the Dave Spikey interview
I go a few years back with Dave Spikey, first meeting this ever-entertaining Lancastrian when he dropped in at my old workplace, the Chorley Guardian, with fellow comedian Peter Kay in early 2000. At that point the pair had already … Continue reading
Johnny Vegas in conversation with Steve Royle – Chorley Little Theatre
“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