Lawrence in London panel discussion W1

Thursday 1st February at 7pm As part of the exhibition Lawrence in Fitzrovia at the Fitzrovia Chapel, I’m super pleased to be hosting a discussion about “London life and adventures in the big city” featuring Lawrence, curator DJ Martin Green and ‘Lawrence of Belgravia’ director Paul Kelly. It has now sold out so sorry if you didn’t […]

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Faversham Literary Festival

On the 24th and 25th February 2024 I will be hosting some book events at the Faversham Literary festival. I will be speaking with the excellent Daniel Rachel and Charlie Higson; John Niven and Dave Haslam for three separate events. More details here. It looks like an excellent festival! Come along!

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Saint Etienne sleeve notes

To mark its 30th Anniversary, Saint Etienne will release a very special box set of their classic second album ‘So Tough’. This beautiful set includes a vinyl version of the original album in a gatefold sleeve; ‘So Tough – Remains Of The Day’, a 10 track vinyl companion album of rarities and demos; ‘Hobart Paving’ […]

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John Niven at RnR bookclub, London 31/08

John Niven’s little brother Gary was fearless, popular, stubborn, handsome, hilarious and sometimes terrifying. In 2010, after years of chaotic struggle against the world, he took his own life at the age of 42. Tracking the lives of two brothers in changing times – from illicit cans of lager in ’70s sitting rooms to ecstasy […]

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Stan magazine

I spoke about my collection of novelty erasers in Stan magazine. No, really. Also includes facts/thoughts about car number plates, the nature of collecting, transience and more. UPDATE: the magazine is now offline. Bah! Will paste my interview thing here very soon.

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The Bunker podcast

The Bunker Daily podcast covers politics, society and more – I’ve really enjoyed presenting these and speaking in depth to people about themes ranging from the NHS, to the BBC, to women erased from history to disaster planners. The latest episode I presented is about the Freemasons – illuminati or drinking club? – and you […]

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Happy Trails book launch, London

White Rabbit LIVE presents HAPPY TRAILS: an evening exploring the psychedelic adventures of an A&R legend with Andrew Lauder, Mick Houghton and Richard Williams, which I am delighted to host. Andrew’s book HAPPY TRAILS, co-written with Mick and about his life as one of the record business’ most significant and highly influential figures, is published […]

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Eurovision livedraw 2023

UPDATE: We raised over £1200 for the British Red Cross on the night. Thanks to all who donated, it was a wonderful night. It’s baaack! For the tenth year running – yes that’s ten whole years (a decade) – Siân is doing Eurovision livedraw…. Last year we raised a whopping £1.5K for the British Red […]

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