Arts
Q&A Review
As if a disease or malignancy, BBC Question Time spreads around the world. I’m sure the people at Broadcasting House prefer ‘franchise’ or ‘licensing’ but I’m certain viewers of the British version of the topical [more…]
Television
Culture
Profession? Northerner!
Last time we looked at the early career of Jimmy Tarbuck. We noted his success hinged upon – or was at least boosted by – a cheeky-chappy persona, quick wit, smart suits and a mop-top [more…]
20th Century
Scandal After Midnight
Busy times for Mrs Francis Killen. The adverts had been placed. The VIPs were on their way. The early weeks of 1960 saw her guests begin to converge on Merseyside. If her curly-wired bakelite GPO [more…]
Animals
Larry’s Diary – Week Two Hundred And Thirty-One
Monday Good morning readers it’s a rather pleasant morning mild and a bit of sunshine but it’s going to rain again later. I enjoyed my trip down the garden in the sun and found a [more…]
Arts
20th Century
John Alldridge Meets Benny Hill
In October 1955, the Manchester Evening News sent my uncle to interview Benny Hill – Jerry F In some respects Mr. Benny Hill is the most irritating young man I have ever tried to interview. [more…]
Arts
Always Worth Saying’s Papal Funeral Review
It’s not often a reviewer has an opportunity to cast a critical eye across a papal funeral, although in the bizarre times in which we live having two Popes on the go at once is [more…]
Arts
Always Worth Saying’s Christmas Comedy Club Review
In a hyper-competitive media world of streaming, multi-channel TV, high-quality witty blogs and the internet, a unique entertainment selling point is more important than ever. But is it wise for a comedian to boast that [more…]
Arts
Always Worth Saying’s Harry & Meghan Review
I know a Blessing, she is Nigerian. And Gift from Tanzania, named after his natal day – the early January festival when the faithful celebrate the Wise Men giving to baby Jesus. I knew twins [more…]