Jack Hargreaves OBE (31 Dec 1911-15 Mar 1994) was an author and TV presenter, whose enduring interest was to comment on growing distortions in relations between the city and the countryside, via the weekly programme 'Out of Town' on Southern Television, following the success of his 1959 debut with the...
Zach Galifianakis, a comedic maestro draped in the cloak of absurdity, has etched an unforgettable imprint on the entertainment landscape. Born on October 1, 1969, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Zachary Knight Galifianakis was destined for a life that would fuse surreal humour with genuine emotion, captivating audiences with his...
Mr Bumble's Thought Emporium: PODCAST
It’s easy to think of a person with mental health issues as never having been ‘normal’; merely a sad part of the scenery – and therefore accepted, or worse: stepped over and ignored.
This dramatised reading is designed to provide a wake-up call to the very...
Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues, has been battling health issues, prompting his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, to share a heartfelt message on social media. Posting a photo of MacGowan in the hospital, Clarke expressed gratitude for the support received and acknowledged the struggles faced by many.
Clarke extended...
The recent clash between Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and an audience member demanding condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza sparked widespread discussion, not only about Radiohead’s long-standing refusal to boycott Israel but also about whether they, and other musicians, would have made the same choice during apartheid-era South Africa. Would...
Mikhail Bulgakov’s literary genius lies not only in his capacity to weave intricate tales blending realism, satire, and the supernatural, but also in his ability to pierce the veil of oppressive ideologies and dissect the anatomy of authoritarianism. In his works, Bulgakov’s trenchant critiques of tyranny and the cult...
The world of reality television recently collided with the fraught arena of international politics when ITV’s Big Brother became the subject of an uproar over the depiction of a T-shirt worn by one of its contestants, Ali. This seemingly innocuous garment, featuring a watermelon in the shape of Israel,...
Dialectics, as a method of understanding history, is rooted in the philosophical frameworks of G.W.F. Hegel and later adapted by Karl Marx. This approach offers a dynamic and relational way of interpreting historical developments, focusing on the interplay of contradictions, conflicts, and resolutions that drive progression. Examining past events...
The revered British actor Timothy West has passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 90, surrounded by friends and family at the end. Known for his distinctive, resonant voice, his immense talent, and his dedication to the craft of acting, West’s life was one marked by...
George Carlin, a seminal figure in American comedy, wielded his razor-sharp wit to critique societal norms, politics, and the human condition. Renowned for his incisive observational comedy and dark humour, Carlin's influence transcended the realm of entertainment, leaving an indelible mark on cultural and political discourse.
Early Life and...
