70 Up: The Children Who Grew Old Before Our Eyes
ITV’s 70 Up concluded a remarkable documentary journey, showcasing the lives of 14 participants over six decades. Initially exploring class differences, it evolved into a profound reflection on aging, human experience, and the unpredictable nature of life.
Martyn Butler OBE: The Man Behind the Laser and Gay Health
By : Robert Kelly There are people we remember because history remembers them, and there are people we remember because once, long before the honours and obituaries, we simply knew them. Martyn Butler was one of those people for me .I loved his laser knowledge and his warm gentle Welsh Continue Reading
Bradley Walsh: The Man Who Knows Rather More Than He Lets On
Footballer, engineer, comedian, actor, singer, quizmaster and one of British television’s most dependable entertainers, Bradley Walsh has built an extraordinary career while maintaining the cheerful fiction that he is simply an ordinary bloke who somehow wandered into showbusiness. There is a particular expression Bradley Walsh has perfected on The Chase. Continue Reading
John Zebedee: Public Service, Tragedy and the Punishment he Served
For years, John Zebedee was known throughout Britain’s housing and welfare world as an expert on one of the most complicated parts of the benefits system. Then, in 2011, his life was shattered by an act of terrible violence. His story is difficult to tell because it contains achievement, tragedy, Continue Reading
Ed Sheeran, a Guitar and a Political Storm He Never Asked For
Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour faces turmoil as Macklemore’s support for Palestinians led to his removal, prompting other artists to withdraw. Sheeran remains in a difficult position, advocating for concerts free of political discourse amidst ongoing tensions.
Plan B: A Voice Somewhere Between an Angel and a Gangster
Ben Drew, known as Plan B, transitioned from a rapper to a soul singer, actor, and filmmaker. His work melds raw experiences with storytelling across music and film, exploring themes of societal neglect and personal struggle throughout his career.
