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Smash Hits was absolutely hilarious back in the day. Paul “Fab Macca Wacky Thumbs Aloft” McCartney and all that. I absolutely loved it. I also remember having a particular penchant for Blitz.

I finished Curb Your Enthusiasm yesterday. And, as far as finales go, this one is pretty good. Pretty, pretty good. Keep on keeping on. 👊🏻

Wishing you a very speedy recovery, Nana. Do whatever Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams tell you and you’ll be back on your feet in no time. Chin up. x

Bloody marvellous. What a massive relief for you and yours. I’m just waiting to hear from a friend of mine who is getting her latest scan results today, so I’m hoping a bit of your luck will rub off on her. Look after yourself. x

Pom Poko were great the last time they played - glad they’re making a return.

Ernest Borgnine.

Being in hospital is absolute bobbins but try and rest as much as you can. You look after yourself, you’re in my thoughts. x

Adam Buxton. A different interview every week with all sorts of people (mainly musicians / actors / comedians / writers, but also the occasional scientist / politician / humanitarian thrown in for good measure.). Usually very funny, sometimes very moving but always interesting. I highly...

There’s The Other Room (bar next to The Waiting Room) on Station Road. And The Pot and Glass in Egglescliffe if you like your hostelries old-skool.

However old you are (and providing you are not hurting anyone else) just do what you want to do, wear whatever you feel like* and go where you want to go. Life’s too short for regrets and not doing stuff because you thought it might be embarrassing. 🙂 * Where is captain5 when we need him to...

A simple, homemade pea and mint soup is my all-time number one. Greeny loveliness.

Eugene / Legz - wishing you both a very speedy recovery. Look after yourselves. x

“Girls to the front” at gigs goes to back to old Riot Grrrl days. Good old Bikini Kill and Kathleen Hanna.

I only discovered at the weekend that Crystal Gayle is Loretta Lynn’s sister. How have I got to this ripe old age without knowing that?

Skoda Citigo? Same as the VW Up but cheaper.

Mistaken For Strangers. About The National, but I wouldn’t say that you necessarily need to be a fan - it’s very entertaining.

Phoenix are playing a great set on the Woodsies stage.

Thanks for posting this, asredastheycome. I had no idea they were playing. Used to love them back in the day and saw them loads of times. Tickets for Stockton purchased. Cheers.

I saw Unthank Smith earlier this month, they were great. It’s so good to hear songs both old and new about our region. The week before that was Lisa O’Neill in Sage 2. She was brilliant. I imagine that for some her voice will be an acquired taste, but if you get the chance to see her I...