I’m often asked what the greatest-ever TV drama was. Obviously the Yanks had The Sopranos, GoT etc which were outstanding & game-changing, but here not much comes close to #Minder & #TheSweeney
ITV’s golden years c/o Euston Films
I’ve written a 3,000 word tribute to Iron Maiden in the latest Fistful Of Metal. It’s a cracking issue, even if you do need Sherlock Holmes’s magnifying glass to find the byline. #ironmaiden#nwobhm
My chat with Jeff Turner is now up and running. There’s a short teaser online. For the full video, go to https://t.co/3rbswpFSiV #cockneyrejects#punkrock#oioi
When did waving the English flag become a hate crime? Oxfordshire County Council has warned that hoisting the St George’s Cross will be treated as an act of ‘intimidation’. This elite loathing of the nation is a disgrace, says Hugo Timms
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Splits & squabbles, Spinal Tap moments, immaculate musicianship, on-stage curries, downpours, hurricanes, wurlitzer disasters, the Beatles, Buggles, & did I mention the splits? A chat with the great Geoff Downes + potted history of @yesband now online #YES https://t.co/KHf7ySWbnX
I'm chatting about new fiction, my fiction, classic TV, great books of yesteryear & more at https://t.co/VXcphSicGk #books#fiction#thrillerbooks#CrimeFiction Bad Apple, book 5 in the Harry Tyler series is out now from @CaffeineNights
The Apprentice returns with the unwelcome inevitability of a herpes sore… my thoughts on the show’s disappointingly predictable 20th series, on TikTok & here https://t.co/vuu3HdhFJi #TheApprenticeuk
So many memories in C4’s Four Kings - terrific fights, Michael Watson’s heartbreaking injury, egos, characters, old pals, and above all the unquenchable will to win. Must-see for boxing fans #fourkings#britishboxing#boxing#knockout
So sad to hear we’ve lost Derek Martin, a good friend and a fine actor. Best known now for playing Charlie Slater in EastEnders, he made a huge earlier impact as Fred Pyall in GF Newman’s groundbreaking 1978 drama Law & Order. RIP Derek. Sleep well #ripderekmartin
The Night Manager’s return got me thinking about the many great and varied spies TV has produced over the years. My Top 11 list is here. Feel free to disagree… https://t.co/fi7TqDcvYh #TheNightManager2#slowhorses
At the Vindico Arena tonight, before their game against Dundee - the Devils will retire the number 29 shirt worn by Neil Francis in his playing days with the club from 1992 to 2009 🫡
Even though Francis appeared for the Devils over 600 times - winning seven major titles - his shirt retirement is largely for his post-playing contribution to his hometown club 🤩
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