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This week Paul talks to Grange Hill actor George Wilson about those early days as a working child actor and the longer terms ramifications. He talks openly about his struggles with mental health which have lead to his autobiography, From Grange Hill to Bioplar, to Back Again.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 01.07.2021
Enhance your podcast experience with George's musical selections:
Lynard Skynard - Sweet Home Alabama
The Beatles - Norwegian Wood
U2 - Angel of Harlem
This week Paul talks to previous guest Ian Eagleton about how the Reading Realm has developed since their first interview a year ago and about his amazing new children's book, Nen and the Lonely Fisherman, all about acceptance and representation.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 23.05.2021
Enhance your podcast experience with Ian's musical selections:
Morcheeba - The Sea
Tori Amos - Silent All These Years
Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
This week ahead of bob Dylan's 80th birthday, Paul talks to biographer Spencer Leigh and his previous works on the likes of Simon and Garfunkle and Pete Best and his latest book, Bob Dylan: Outlaw Blues.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 09-05-2021
Enhance your podcast experience with Spencer's musical choices:
Bob Dylan - Blowin' In The Wind
Bob Dylan - Make You Feel My Love
Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone
This week Paul talks to writer, producer and poet Henry Normal about his huge influence on the British TV comedy scene with his work with the likes of Steve Coogan and Caroline Ahern. They also discuss his upcoming interview series for Flapjack Press and he reads a piece of his own brilliant poetry.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 22-07-2021
Enhance your podcast experience with Henry's musical selections:
I Am Kloot - Northern Skies
Bob Marley - Three Little Birds
Talking Heads - And She Was
This week, ahead of Fathers' Day, Paul chats to writer and performance-poet Justin Coe about his collection, 'The Dictionary of Dads', fatherhood and performing.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 17.06.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Justin's music choices:
Suzanne Vega - The World Before Columbus
Billy Bragg - Tank Park Salute
Tom Gray - You and Me
This week Paul fulfills a life long dream and interviews a member of the Back to the Future team. Jeffrey Weissman, Marty McFly in BTTF II & III regales us with stories from the set, his work training other actors and life as an alum from one of the world's most beloved movie franchises.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio on 10.06.21
Enhance your podcast experience by listening to Jeffrey's musical choices:
Snakefinger - The Model
Heaven 17 - Temptation
Brian Eno - Deep Blue Day
This week Paul learns all about the work and life of 20th Century Artist Laura Knight by speaking to biographer, Dr. Barbara C. Morden
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 30.05.21
Enhance your podcast experience by listening to Barbara's musical choices:
Mary Poppins Cast - Let's Go Fly A Kite
Boris Giltburg - Schuman's Carnaval, op.9
Frank Sinatra - Send In The Clowns
This week Paul talks with amazing children's author Cath Howe and the pupils of Golden Grove Primary School in Pembroke. They ask her some insightful questions on how to write and they discuss in detail Empathy Day.
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 06.06.21
Enhance your podcast experience with the pupils' musical choices
The Beatles - Help
Miley Cyrus - Midnight Sky
Julie Andrews - My Favourite Things
This week, ahead of Paul's Virtual Climb up Everest he talks to Melanie Southworth about her amazing personal Everest stories. From failed attempts, through illness at base camp to success, she retells the events that are leading to her first book. 'Breathe'
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 25.04.21
Enhance you podcast experience with Melanie's music choices:
David Lee Roth - Just Like Paradise
AC/DC - It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)
Kool and the Gang - Celebration
This week, Paul talks to to poet, Matt Goodfellow about his transition from would be rock star to teacher to poet and he reads form his latest collection: "Bright Bursts of Colour"
First broadcast on Rossendale Radio 18.04.21
Enhance your podcast experience with Matt's music choices:
Doves - Carousels
The Charlatans - Here Comes a Soul Saver
Frightened Rabbit - Head Rolls Off
The podcast currently has 89 episodes available.