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As the year draws to a close, Charles and Graham take a look back at their favourite albums from 2025 and Charles picks his book of the year.

Next episode will feature Graham's book of the year and both select their favourite films.

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Charles and Graham interview Kim Hopkins, director and singer Dene Michael about their new documentary, Still Pushing Pineapples. Kim Hopkins’ moving and funny follow up to her modern classic, the award-winning A Bunch of Amateurs, is in UK cinemas from 28 November. 

Still Pushing Pineapples features former pop star Dene Michael as he clings to the remnants of fame he once had as a member of 1980s novelty pop group Black Lace.  The band’s universally known hit Agadoo – both beloved and hated by many, and the high or low point of any party – is what Dene’s best known for.  Now, performing for a dwindling, ageing audience in some of the UK’s most deprived seaside towns and cities, he’s eager to press on with his music career and get out from under the legacy of the Black Lace songbook.  The film follows Dene, his spirited 89-year-old mum Anne, and his sassy girlfriend Hayley across Britain and the Costa del Sol in this unmistakably British road movie. En route they navigate love, family duty, and the relentless pursuit of one last chart success.

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Graham just had to go to Leeds Arena: is Bob Dylan still the monarch of the shadow kingdom?

Nouvelle Vague at Old Woollen, Farsley. French chic in West Riding as Charles catches the wave of the ultimate french cool.

Bradford's UK City of Culture Year comes alive right at its death (including a reference to Alan Bennett’s The Choral).

Daniel Day Lewis‘s film comeback, Anemone.

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Charles and Graham take the opportunity to interview musician, writer and all round legend, Hugh Cornwell, as he continues his latest solo tour around the UK.

Hugh was lead singer and lead guitarist for the punk rock and new wave band The Stranglers from 1974 - 90 and responsible for writing some of their biggest hits.

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Graham has been watching two new films: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia - two new films that employ a sledgehammer approach to the folly of man.

Does The Last Dinner Party's new album From The Pyre live up to their number 1 debut?

Charles celebrates the ever expanding success of the Aesthetica Short Film Festival in York, as it offers more than just short films to encompass screen and media arts as well as longer films.

Graham reflects on the success of Scott Michaels' specialist celebrity tours in Los Angeles, Dearly Departed.

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Graham tries to explain why his favourite artist on the Turner Prize shortlist won't win as Bradford hosts this year's competition. 

A no show girl - how Taylor Swift's new album exposes her limitations.

Charles takes a look at why there is a strong appeal in presenting light festivals at this time of year.

A review of Neil Hannon's band The Divine Comedy at York Barbican: playing songs from their new album as well as old faves.

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Graham and Charles discuss the art of Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) as his latest art exhibition, What a Load of Monarchs opens at Harrogate's Red House Gallery.

Graham salutes Sam Fender's Mercury Prize victory in Newcastle and wonders why Wes Anderson recent film The Phoenician Scheme is his third lightweight trifle in a row.

Graham also shares his latest reading material and explains why Owen Hatherley and Brian Eno are currently floating his boat.

And next up for Harrogate's Vinyl Sessions is Leonard Cohen.

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Charles and Graham interview Tyson Kelly as he starts touring a new show about John Lennon. The former member of the Bootleg Beatles is rightly lauded for his uncanny performances as John.

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Graham takes a look at the decline of Ed Sheeran and ponder the end of MTV's once mighty music channels.

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Graham and Charles take a look at Paul Thomas Anderson's new film One Battle After Another with Leonardo Di Caprio.

Graham reflects on his interview with philosopher and author AC Grayling for the Harrogate Advertiser.

Talking about deep thinkers, Charles takes a look at star artist Grayson Perry's latest touring performance, Are You Good?

Graham gives gives his verdict on the reformed Beta Band out on tour for the first time in two decades.

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Graham gives the new release from Suede a listen. Have Suede managed a resurrection part 2 with new album Antidepressants?

New movie Eddington with Joaquin Phoenix and the trend for social surrealism in cinema.

There's money for major art museums and a bit of a face-off between Tate and The National Gallery as they re-draw their agreement to keep the National Gallery exhibits confined to 1900 and before. Graham and Charles take a look at the big money flowing into The National Gallery and Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum.

Graham looks ahead to Harrogate events with Charlie Higson, Pete McKee and Kate Bush.

Charles reports on his recent visit to Prague enjoying the sheer breadth and depth of galleries and museums.

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