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”
Category Archives: 2026
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”
Film Review: Liza Minnelli-The Last Heiress of Hollywood
Lucie Caries’ film about Hollywood icon Liza Minnelli is candid and moving, precisely because her subject isn’t afraid to speak openly and honestly about her tragedies as well as triumphant moments.So there’s battles with drugs and drink; unsuitable romances, Bob Fosse, Studio 54, Andy Warhol , Michael Jackson, AIDS activism, and a Pet Shop BoysContinue reading “Film Review: Liza Minnelli-The Last Heiress of Hollywood”
Theatre Review: Sunset Boulevard- The Backstage Cut
Perth Theatre, 9th of May, 2026. Writer and director Morag Fullarton follows the winning formula she created with Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut, with this, at once deconstruction of and homage to the classic Billy Wilder Hollywood satire. This isn’t the play’s first rodeo though- its first iteration was at A Play A Pie andContinue reading “Theatre Review: Sunset Boulevard- The Backstage Cut”
Album Review: Guttersnipe- Extinction Burst!
Who better to reflect the massive divisions in the UK than mighty noise duo Guttersnipe? Scything guitar, knock down drums, screaming synth combine in a hellish void-bound maelstrom. They redefine noise, immolate you in their sound, grip you and squeeze. It’s tantrum music, music that squeals its opposition until it no longer can.’Alive On TuesdayContinue reading “Album Review: Guttersnipe- Extinction Burst!”
House Clearance
For over nine years , I worked in a children’s charity shop. Some beautiful people worked there, some eccentric and funny, some, not so much. It was a nice window into the new city. Generally, we enjoyed the work, except for the house clearances. Id weave together a picture in my feverish brain about theContinue reading “House Clearance”
Is Nothing Sacred?! The Karate Kid Musical
And so, the 1980s/ nostalgia bandwagon trundles wheezily onwards into oblivion. We’ve had Heathers, Annie, Hairspray, now it’s the musical that absolutely nobody asked for, The Karate Kid. Bizarrely, Phoenix Nights predicted this would happen years ago, with their own amateur version. Original film posters. Join Daniel and Mr Miyagi as he battles to tackleContinue reading “Is Nothing Sacred?! The Karate Kid Musical”
Book Review : Bob Mortimer – The Satsuma Complex
It’s undeniable that Bob Mortimer is approaching national treasure status in the UK. The Middlesbrough lad with two law degrees made his name as part of the absurdist double act Reeves and Mortimer alongside Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves. More recently , he’s found a more conventional fan base thanks to the panel show ‘WouldContinue reading “Book Review : Bob Mortimer – The Satsuma Complex”
Hit The North 