Broadcaster. Former @BBCLeicester presenter. Actor/Panto Dame. Podcaster @Imagine_theatre @CurveLeicester Former announcer @LeicesterTigers. My own views.
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Thanks so much for the messages telling me how much you enjoyed the evening with @markjesterselby last Friday. I really enjoyed hosting the chat with Mark and it was a fabulous evening overall, raising vital funding to help the work done by @MenphysUK
Today is the 86th birthday of the singer who has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, Sir Cliff Richard OBE. He is the third-top-selling artist in UK Singles Chart history. He told me that the decades have passed so quickly.
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Today is the birthday of the TV & BBC Radio 2 presenter, Richie Anderson. He can be seen in Jack & The Beanstalk this Xmas @WyvernTheatre in Swindon. He told me about his first radio show .
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Full interview - Episode 126 of the 'Just Imagine' Podcast
Today is the birthday of the actress Lydia Rose Bewley. She is best known for her roles as Jane in The Inbetweeners Movie & The Inbetweeners 2, Metella in Plebs & Bunny in Drifters. She told me about her love of theatre from a young age.
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"I'm a simple story teller & I will never be a great writer" the bestselling author & former politician Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86. I asked if his writing had improved with each book & play.
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On this day in 1983, Culture Club had a UK No.1 with 'Karma Chameleon. It was taken from the album 'Colour by Numbers'. It was their 2nd UK No.1. & was co-written by the band's singer, Boy George. He told me about his musical influences growing up.
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Looking forward to EDUCATING RITA tonight @CurveLeicester In the Sept 'Curve In Conversation' podcast I speak to Alexandra Mardell (Rita) Dominic Mafham (Frank) & Associate Director Martha Kent. Go to your favourite streaming platform or curveonline.co.uk. π·Jonathan Pryke
As today is World Podcast Day, I wanted to remind you of this series for @Imagine_Theatre. These are just some of the guests we have coming up. It's one of two Podcast series that I host and produce. The other is the 'Curve In Conversation series for @CurveLeicester. Leicester.
On World @podcastday , I wanted to remind you of this series for @CurveLeicester . It's one of two that I host and produce. The other is the 'Just Imagine' series for @Imagine_Theatre
Great night at @curve_leicester to see 'Sylvia'. What an incredible cast and band. Flawless performances in a show which fills in lots of gaps in our history knowledge. Great to see @leahhill_ & my old panto buddy @kenedysmall_ & great to catch up with the CSM, @Arran_Pallan
Today is the birthday of the actress, singer & TV personality, who won the talent contest Popstars & as a member of Hear'Say, Suzanne Shaw. She is appearing in Snow White in Swansea this Christmas & told me she began performing at a very early age.
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Looking forward to what will be a real test for @LeicesterTigers this afternoon at MWWR. Also, delighted to see the 745 game legends raising money for such worthwhile charities. I hope @maddogrugby7 , Mike Dixon & the charity cyclists get a fabulous reception too. #COYT
On this day in 1964, Herman's Hermits had their only UK NO.1 single, "I'm Into Something Good". The lead singer was former child actor, Peter Noone. In this excerpt he begins by talking about the sixties and coping with fame as a teenager.
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Channel 5 are repeating this two-part documentary which I was a part of. It's a haunting story but one that needs to be told so that Colin Pitchfork is never released from prison.
In the latest 'Curve in Conversation', I speaks to Alexandra Mardell (Rita), Dominic Mafham (Frank) & Associate Director Martha Kent in rehearsals about this much-loved Willy Russell play.
π§ Listen now on your favourite streaming platform or go to curveonline.co.uk.
On this day in 1986, Five Star hit the top of the UK Album's Chart with 'Silk or Steel' their 2nd studio album. Denise Pearson was the lead vocalist & composed hits including "Stay Out of My Life" . She told me that the early success was a bit of a blur.
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ποΈ JUST IMAGINE PODCAST β EPISODE 139
In the 3rd part of this series, I'm joined by @Imagine_Theatre Joint CEO Sarah Boden.
π§ Listen to Episode 139 of Just Imagine now, wherever you get your podcasts, or use this link. buzzsprout.com/1728607/episoβ¦
Today is the 81st birthday of the Puerto Rican singer & musician, JosΓ© Feliciano. His hits include a cover of the Doors' "Light My Fire" & his self-penned Xmas song "Feliz Navidad".
He told me he was first inspired by his uncle at the age of three.youtu.be/4fzqBFt-R-Y
On this day in 1972, Slade were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now', the group's third UK No.1 was taken from their album Slayed? Singer Noddy Holder told me about the early days of Slade in the sixties.
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On this day in 1981, the synthpop/new wave duo Soft Cell topped the UK singles chart with 'Tainted Love'. Marc Almond OBE has also had a diverse career as a solo artist.
In this excerpt he begins by talking about how music influenced his childhood.
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