The Beach Boys

Another weekend and another gig. Me, Neil, and Hammy — on the road again. Early pick-up, and away we went for a dose of nostalgia in the gardens of a stately home via a KFC for lunch. After a three-hour drive (Neil) and a stop off at Reading services for the aforementioned chicken dinner we … Read more

Top Five British TV Moments

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 … Read more

Top Ten Sporting Moments

A few years back, I compiled a list like this—but it’s long gone. Time for a fresh version. No list like this is ever definitive. People will always ask: “Why not this one?” or “That’s not even a sport.” Fair enough. But this list? It’s mine. If you disagree—great. Drop a comment or write your … Read more

Orwell High School Reunion

Originally written in March 2014 for the now-defunct Suffolk Sports Forum | Format updated May 2025 School rivalries are a staple of youth. From the hallowed halls of Eton vs Westminster to the fictional feuds of Grange Hill vs Brookdale or Hogwarts vs Durmstrang, the idea of competing institutions is rooted in both pride and … Read more