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...
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...
Ian Lavender, who played Private Frank Pike in the TV series Dad's Army, has died aged 77.
Ian Lavender, born on February 16, 1946, was a British actor best known for his role as Private Pike in the popular television sitcom "Dad's Army." Lavender's life and career spanned several decades,...
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How did a Turkish Arab become adored by the far right and nationalists in the UK?
How did a fairy tale (folk story) become the foundation for demanding a national holiday; propaganda by populist politicians and waving a flag with a red cross on it?
There are a number of versions...
Christina Strutt 26th December 1954 - 28th December 2022
Beloved Mama Cabbage - our founder, mother, sister, grandmother and friend died at home with her family surrounding her. She rests in peace and will be cherished forever.
Never say in grief you are sorry she has gone.
Rather say in thankfulness that...
When Chris Williamson asked me to proof read 'Ten Years Hard Labour' I felt an enormous pride. Chris and I became friends in 2019, when we met in Brighton for the Labour party conference. Neither of us were in a position to actually enter the conference itself however. Chris,...
The first trial of a pillar box was considered a success and boxes began appearing on the British mainland from 1853. During this initial period, design, manufacture and erection of boxes was mostly the responsibility of local surveyors. This meant that no standard pattern of box was issued and...
A beautiful moment. Children from across the country were invited to dress in red, white and blue for schools across the country. On the last day before half term to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee children could wear non school uniform but it had to be in the colours...
Picture this. You have an interview. You are nervous. It's at the BBC.
You arrive and are told to wait in the reception area.
Then someone comes to collect you and your heart is banging with expected apprehension.
And then this happens:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6Y2uQn_wvc
What a top man.
And in real time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjb0iUQ9aXw&feature=emb_logo
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Jason...
