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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Northern Soul talks to Cookie Monster, Big Bird and Elmo at The Furchester Hotel
Midway through my chat with Cookie Monster, I ask him if his diet extends to anything non-cookie related and, if so, what? “Of course,” he replies. “One cannot live on cookies alone. Me eat everything. Me like...
Read MoreHandbags at Dawn: Archers fans go to war on Facebook
Call me middle class, but accept that I’m from working class stock. Call me middle England, but accept that I read the Daily Mail. Indeed, I work for its sister partner, The Mail on Sunday (please don’t hold it...
Read MoreThe Archers: a national institution
Part of me likes to believes that I’m too young to listen to The Archers, Radio 4’s ‘ordinary tale of countryfolk’. But let’s face it, I’m in my mid-40s, live in a city and have never made jam. I’m probably the BBC’s target...
Read MoreBen Batt: meet the Wigan actor making a name for himself
“I love the mentality behind it,” Ben Batt tells me. He could be talking about his searing portrayal of Stanley in A Streetcar Named Desire at Manchester Royal Exchange. Or ruminating on his lauded performance as Ted...
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