Doctor Who: Russell T Davies’ biographer reflects on the new series
When Russell T Davies brought Doctor Who back to our TV screens in 2005 (yes, the best part of 20...
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Film Review: England is Mine, HOME, Manchester
Of the many and varied responses to the news that a Morrissey biopic was being made, probably the most salient can be summed up thus: “Oh no, please don’t encourage him”. Because Morrissey’s real-life story has...
Read More“The whole myth of The La’s is crazy.” Paul Hemmings talks to Northern Soul
It’s been 30 years since legendary Liverpool group The La’s released their first record, the thunderous single Way Out. To mark this occasion, the Viper record label has released a new collection of demos and live...
Read More“It’s nice to be able to say whatever I want.” Comedian Simon Day talks to Northern Soul
There can’t be too many things that link Alan Bennett, Peter Gabriel and Charles Bronson (the violent jailbird one). But if nothing else, they have all provided a degree of inspiration for comic characters by Simon Day....
Read MoreReview: Australasia, Spinningfields, Manchester
Brilliantly, either by accident or design, entrance to Australasia is gained by going literally down under: down a flight of stairs from a glass pyramid by John Rylands Library and under Manchester’s Deansgate. Many are...
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