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An Interview with Willy Russell
The ‘Blood Brothers’ Interview In this revealing interview with Elaine Peake, the creative mind behind ‘Blood Brothers’, Willy Russell, takes ... -
Inspirations Taken From the Brontë Masterpieces
By Summer Strevens It is a commonly held romantic assertion that the predominant geology of ‘Brontë Country’ – that of ... -
An Interview with Roger McGough
Roger McGough is an English poet, broadcaster, children’s author and playwright. One of the leading members of the Liverpool poets ... -
Promised Land – An Extract from Anthony Clavane’s Book About Leeds United
Anthony Clavane’s book, ‘Promised Land: The Reinvention of Leeds United’ is a brilliant and compelling modern history of the city ... -
An Interview with Simon Armitage
By Barney Bardsley His is a curious, busy and unusual career path to be sure. From geography student to probation ... -
An Interview with Barry Hines – his last interview
Homecoming Hero Barry Hines is one of Yorkshire’s greatest writers. His novel, A Kestrel For a Knave, and accompanying film, ... -
An Interview with Clive James
Appetite for Discussion by Matt Callard Someone is being bombarded. There are bleeps and buzzes, snatches of sound and dialogue ... -
An Interview with Ian McMillan
By Nigel Armitage Whether you know him as ‘The Bard of Barnsley’, ‘The John Peel of Poetry”, or even ‘The ... -
An Interview with John Hegley
By Nigel Armitage It is characteristic of John Hegley – performance poet, comedian, singer and player of the mandolin – ... -
Whitby and the Dracula Legend
By Barney Bardsley Whitby, on a sunny day, is just divine. This jewel of the North Yorkshire coastline twinkles prettily ... -
The Brontë Story Revisited
Out on the Wily, Windy Moors by Barney Bardsley I remember the moment I heard it first: an unearthly, high-pitched ...