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 you the difference between Janet and Rachel if you’d offered me a pint. Fast-forward to now, and I’ve binged the lot. All five series. No… Read More »
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. Here are my TOP FIVE scenes from British TV that will stay with me forever. Agree or disagree? Add your choices to the comments. Click… Read More »
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. A late breakfast set us up nicely before we tubed it to Camden for a leisurely walk through one of our favourite London neighbourhoods. We climbed Primrose Hill,… Read More »
O₂ Arena, North Greenwich – Friday 13 June 2025The O₂ Arena hosted a night of Britpop resurgence as PULP rolled into London for the first of two sold-out shows. Fresh from a surprise No. 1 on the day with More (their first album in 24 years), Jarvis Cocker and co. proved their creative mojo is far from spent… Read More »
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 of eucalyptus it hit me: if there’s a top table of musical genius, three seats are non-negotiable — Brian Wilson, Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney.… Read More »
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 from Lightning Seeds and Shed Seven, the event pulled in a lively crowd for a Bank Holiday Sunday night of singalongs and solid northern sentiment. This marked… Read More »
Our second Vinyl Club session had a clear theme: albums from the 1970s. Or at least it was clear to everyone except Jimmy, who turned up with a Semisonic LP from the late ’90s. After realising his error (and the numerous texts he ignored), he dashed off and returned with a suitable replacement. Food fuelled the music: chilli… Read More »
Felixstowe has quietly played host to numerous TV dramas over the years, and ITV’s 2011 psychological thriller Injustice is one of the most gripping examples. This five-part series, created by Anthony Horowitz, explores the blurred line between justice and guilt, morality and manipulation. Series Overview: Injustice First aired on ITV in June 2011, Injustice stars James Purefoy as… Read More »
Felixstowe has served as the backdrop for numerous TV shows and films over the years. This ongoing series aims to document those productions, complete with filming details, local locations, and insider information. We begin with an episode from the BBC crime drama The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, specifically Season 5, Episode 2, titled “One Guilty Deed”, which originally aired… Read More »
Writing about the best television from the past decade is no easy feat. Over the years, I’ve spent an unholy number of hours watching everything from reality TV and dramas to sports coverage, kids’ shows, and true crime. This list is based solely on shows I’ve actually watched that premiered between 2010 and 2019. Some didn’t make the… Read More »