Tuesday, July 18 2006
The Who Know Who They Are and From Whence They Came
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Warner revisits the Live at Leeds legacy courtesy of the Who.
Wednesday, June 14 2006
Prime Location: How Sitcom Settings Add to the Fun
As British sitcoms move higher on the endangered species list, a small number of successful programs are relying on geographic familiarity to attract (and maintain) UK viewers.
Tuesday, May 23 2006
Passion as Fashion? Rock Meets Religion on Manchester’s Streets
Manchester united around something other than soccer on Good Friday, as rock, religion and theatre came together for a unique presentation of Christ's crucifixion.
Thursday, April 20 2006
Designs on Democracy
On The Great British Design Quest a new sort of made-for-TV entertainment/culture show, the best that Britain has to offer is at the mercy of the masses.
Monday, March 20 2006
Get on the Scene, Now
Leeds, and the nearby cities of Sheffield and Wakefield, are part of a musical renaissance. Warner talks with members of two bands from the area, each with contrasting views on this new 'scene'.
Friday, September 30 2005
Still Howling: A Poem for Then and Now
If Elvis Presley fuelled a visceral revolution, Allen Ginsberg lit the blue-touch paper on an intellectual one.
Wednesday, August 31 2005
Buccaneers Leave Manchester Disunited
In an effort to add to their respective toy chests, moguls are getting their kicks out of soccer by turning the proud pastime into a sport of corporate acquisition.
Monday, August 1 2005
Danger Ahead? Proceed at Your Own Risk
Dark humour and troubling times cross paths as a harbinger of things to come.
Thursday, June 23 2005
Media Mainstream? There’s Still an Alternative
All the news that's fit to print -- at least fit to print outside the publishing mainstream -- the alternative newspaper is alive and well on both sides of the pond.
Monday, May 23 2005
We Can Meet Heroes
Hero worship and chance encounters can pay dividends... but you'd best know the Clash from the Pistols.
