Female Led
vinyl club Frontwomen to the Fore As always, there was confusion over the topic. It was “Female Led” – not necessarily solo stars, just as long as the main focus of the record was a woman. But again, Jimmy and…
And The Beat Goes On
and the beat goes on 1960 – Liverpool – Music There was a time when Channel 4 did drama properly. Before Bake Off and Come-Dine-with-Whatever took over the schedule and the nation’s soul, you had these weird little one-series gems…
Scott & Bailey
Scott & Bailey Manc grit and wit I’ll be honest — I’d never seen an episode of Scott & Bailey until three weeks ago. Not one. Didn’t know the plots, didn’t know who got bumped off, and couldn’t have told…
Top Five British TV Moments
Top Five TV Moments From British TV There’s a certain kind of British television moment — raw, unflinching, and emotionally loaded — that stays with you.Sometimes it’s the writing. Sometimes it’s the acting. But always, it’s because it felt real….
Just For One Day
Just For One Day Live Aid – On the Stage Just For One Day – A West End Musical with Global Echoes After a late-night debrief of the PULP gig over pizza and post-midnight beers, we took the morning slow….
The Holy Trinity
Wilson, dyaln and McCartney The top table The Holy Trinity of Modern Music: Wilson, Dylan & McCartney Most of my ideas surface during a hot Radox bath. This one was no different. Somewhere between the rising steam and the scent…
Paul Heaton 2025
Paul HEaton with Shed Seven and The Lightning Seeds Bramall Lane, the historic home of Sheffield United F.C., played host to an evening of Britpop nostalgia and working-class poetry as Paul Heaton returned for a special hometown-flavoured performance. With support…
Filling In
filling in Covering for other presenters Verso On Cover DutyFrom early mornings to late-night playlists, Verso occasionally steps in across the schedule — bringing his signature style to a range of shows when others are off the air. Whether it’s…
Other Shows
other shows Short lived, but still important, shows from the Verso archives Sensational 60sThough no longer on air, Sensational 60s remains a standout in Verso’s radio archive — a show that brought the golden era of music roaring back to…