In his trailblazing novel ‘1984’, George Orwell wrote, “Imagine a boot stamping on a human face-forever”. Well, now we don’t have to imagine, we’ve got ‘Half Man’. Yay. Hot on the heels of the success of his drama series ‘Baby Reindeer’, writer and actor Richard Gadd announced the release of a follow-up drama series, whichContinue reading “Half Man Is Half-Baked…”
Category Archives: 2026
Howay,Daft Genius: Smoggie Queens Rules!
Series 1 of Smoggie Queens was brilliant: surreal, hilarious and touching. Focusing on a queer family in Middlesbrough, creator Phil Dunning, who also plays main character Dickie, crafted a loveable, silly bunch of misfits with recognisable quirks and – most importantly -a strong working -class sensibility. Series 1 set up the rivalry between Dickie andContinue reading “Howay,Daft Genius: Smoggie Queens Rules!”
TV Review: Falling
Series 1, Episode 1. Jack Thorne’s brand new series stars Keeley Hawes as Anna, a nun who falls for priest Father David (Paapa Essiedu). This notion of renouncing religion for desire has of course been covered many times: think of classic film ‘Black Narcissus ‘ ; the TV series ‘The Thorn Birds’ , or moreContinue reading “TV Review: Falling”
Lost In Music : Anna Von Hausswolff Returns
The wonderful Anna Von Hauswolff is back. Ahead of her new tour for the new album ICONOCLASTS, here’s some rehearsal footage. http://www.annavonhausswolff.com
Dear Eurovision Organisers, I Miss This…
Katie Boyle, UK Eurovision presenter, in her “regional drag queen” pomp Controversy aside (five countries, somewhat inevitably, refused to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest because of war and corruption- furious that Israel participated) this year’s contest was relatively controversy-free… Erm… Apart from the Romanian entry which asked her lover to choke her. Hmmm. NotContinue reading “Dear Eurovision Organisers, I Miss This…”
New Release: Ibeyi- Aset
Ibeyi are back with a beautiful new single. It’s hypnotic, haunting and sensual, everything they do so well, really leaning into the traditional Latin music they grew up with, but with a contemporary twist. A forthcoming album titled Offering follows. Suddenly all is right with the world again. It’s been too long since we heardContinue reading “New Release: Ibeyi- Aset”
TV Review: Only Child, Series 2
Greg McHugh, Gregor Fisher and Kevin Bishop. The second series of Only Child carried quite a weight of expectation: would it be as good as the first? Well, there were moments when it almost teetered into farce, notably during the driving lesson episode. Yet somehow, both Bryce Hart’s characterisation and the consistent cast keep itContinue reading “TV Review: Only Child, Series 2”
Five Of The Best… Michael Jackson
With the recent TV documentary, Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy and the apparent hagiography Michael dividing people, I’ve been thinking a lot about the late singer, dancer and all-round eccentric and somewhat broken man. We’ll never know the truth, will we? And while that’s undoubtedly tainted Michael in many ways forever, he still left behindContinue reading “Five Of The Best… Michael Jackson”
Mediaeval Baebes Are 30 Today!
Blessed be to my witchy sisters, the wonderful Mediaeval Baebes who turn thirty today. In celebration of this milestone, founding member Katharine Blake performed today on Boudicca’s Mound in Hampstead Heath. They’ve also just announced a Wynter Tour across England. Head to: http://www.mediaevalbaebes.com
Lost In Music : The Electric Knickers- You’ve Got Electric Knickers
*Mid-Atlantic Tony Blackburn twang* Coming in at number 1 with a bullet on the Hit Parade, it’s a glam rocker from those fabulous new kids, The Electric Knickers. It’s groovy, pop pickers. And doesn’t one of them remind you of a certain Quentin Smirhes? Lock up your daughters, your aunties, and various kitchen utensils, andContinue reading “Lost In Music : The Electric Knickers- You’ve Got Electric Knickers”
Hit The North 