Podcasts by Two Big Egos in a Small Car

A passionately laid back overview of the arts and culture scene in York and Harrogate with observations on journalism. This podcast is hosted by Charles Hutchinson and Graham Chalmers and regular guests.

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Episode 108: Our man in Amsterdam, Paris, Leeds and Harrogate. New David O Russell movie Amsterdam. Shock News from Edinburgh's Film World . New Suede Album, Autofiction from 2022-10-12T19:00

As peripatetic Graham reports back from trips to Amsterdam, Paris and Leeds, Charles interrupts him with his reaction to David O Russell's new movie, Amsterdam. The duo reel from t...

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Episode 78: Marti Pellow on Architecture; Substitute Singers; Branagh's Death On The Nile; Harry Sword's Book on Drone Music, Monolithic Undertow; Sting in the tail end from 2022-02-16T18:00

Graham and Charles share their experiences of interviewing former Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow about his latest solo tour and ruminate on the way his smart thinking has helped him become the ...

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Episode 77: John Rushton D-Day Hero, RIP; The Paper Waits in concert; Kerouac Lives near Hebden Bridge; sophomore Black Country, New Road from 2022-02-11T10:00

In a Harrogate special, Graham pulls together the threads of his week; attending the funeral of Harrogate D-Day hero, John Rushton; the launch gig for Harrogate band, The Paper Waits an...

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Episode 76: Branagh's Belfast; Yard Act Debut Album; Gouldman vs. Chalmers; Ross Noble Live from 2022-02-03T11:00

Charles and Graham discuss Kenneth Branagh's latest film, Belfast and Leeds band Yard Act's debut album, Overload. Graham reflects on his latest interview with 10cc&a...

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Episode 75: Interview Special: Heath Common and Kerouac Lives from 2022-01-28T07:00

This week, Graham interviews Heath Common, poet, journalist and musician, about his latest project, ‘Kerouac Lives’, which celebrates the life, work, and impact of legendary Beat writer Jack Ker...

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Episode 74: Licorice Pizza vs Once Upon a Time in Hollywood; No Nukes - Bruce Springsteen Live in 1979; New Venues in York and Edinburgh from 2022-01-21T18:00

Charles and Graham swap notes on Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza and Graham makes the case for comparing and contrasting it with Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time...

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Episode 73: How Panto coped with Covid; Peter Jackson's Beatles doc, Get Back; Mike Leigh's Naked and Britpop; The Tourist going down better than Novax in Australia from 2022-01-14T13:00

In a quiet start to the new year, Graham wrestles with the notion of Charles in a robe before Charles explores the Covid-enforced difficulties of having to replace your panto Dame - and not just...
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Episode 72: Looking Forward to Culture in 2022; Tributes to Joan Didion and Dean Stockwell from 2022-01-08T12:00

Charles and Graham tear into the new film and music releases coming up in 2022, highlighting those they are most looking forward to, and Charles selects theatre and comedy shows whetting his app...
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Episode 71: BBC in Streaming Success Shock and the Annual Review of the Cultural Year Just Gone from 2022-01-02T11:00

Charles and Graham discuss the latest streaming figures that demonstrate how BBC shows like Line of Duty are streets ahead in streaming numbers compared to their major rivals, Netflix and Amazo...
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Episode 70: Covid's Impact on Events; Film Review - Don't Look Up; filming The Witcher in and around Harrogate; farewell to Uthink Piccadilly Pop-Up Artists Studios and Gallery; World Party's warning on climate change from 2021-12-25T09:00

Charles and Graham pick over the many cancellations as Omicron devastates pantomimes this Christmas. Graham review's Adam McKay's latest film, Don't Look Up, starring Leonardo DiC...
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Episode 69: Christmas Number One Update Parts 1 and 2; Ayn Rand and Atlas Shrugged; Why re-make West Side Story?; I Like Trains Live and Leeds v Manchester Bragging Rights from 2021-12-18T11:00

As Omicron starts to cause havoc for theatres and venues across the UK, Charles and Graham revisit the race to be Christmas Number one. Graham, at last, gets to reflect on Ayn Rand and her novel...
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Episode 68: Albums of the Year; Streaming's ebb and flow; Damon Albarn Live at York Minster; What will be the Christmas Number One? from 2021-12-10T22:00

As Christmas rapidly approaches, Graham takes a closer look at claims that streaming hits are catching up to the viewing numbers of traditional television. Graham and Charles choose their Top Te...
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Episode 67: Adele, Apologia and No Shuffling; Blood Youth, metal and beer; James and The Happy Mondays as Manchester hits Leeds; Jagger Still a Bluesman at Heart; Harrogate Theatre's Pantomime; House Of Gucci. from 2021-12-02T18:00

Graham kicks off with a heartfelt apology to Adele for anything that might have caused her offence; Charles joins in to assess her ban on shuffle play for 30. Charles and Graham swap gig notes w...
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Episode 66: BB King's favourite tipple; Film audiences upturn; This Is The Kit live at The Citadel in York; The Local Journalist, The Merry Pranksters and Jack Kerouac in Hebden Bridge; Exit Brexit festival, enter Unboxed festival, but what is it? from 2021-11-26T11:00

Graham interrupts early with memories of BB King's Eighties and Nineties' gigs in Yorkshire as we learn the late blues great will have his own TV channel next year. Charles and Graham ...
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Episode 65: ABBA's New Album; The Return of Charm Gigs; Soft Cell Live in Leeds; New British Film Mothering Sunday from 2021-11-18T10:00

Charles and Graham reflect on the first new album from ABBA in forty years and then recommend their favourite releases of the year so far. Graham reports on the return of his own Charm Gigs, sta...
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Episode 64: Guest Special - New British Horror, Wyvern Hill's Jonathan Zaurin and Pat Garrett from 2021-11-10T17:00

Charles and Graham interview the director, Jonathan Zaurin, and lead actor, Pat Garrett, from new British horror film from 2021-11-03T19:00
Charles interviews Aesthetica Magazine's Cherie Federico about the eleventh edition of the Aesthetica Short Film Festival in York and online. Graham discusses Adele and the algorit...
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Episode 62: Joana Vasconcelos at Yorkshire Sculpture Park; Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch; rising filmmaker Lewis William Robinson; Steve Harley on Sting; Created In York makes way for Menkind - why? from 2021-10-28T16:00

Charles proselytizes Graham for one of his favourite days out, a visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and the duo give their verdict on the latest Wes Anderson film, The French Dispatch. Listen

Episode 61: Interview Special With Knaresborough based DJ, Author and Beatles Buff, Rory Hoy from 2021-10-21T18:00

Charles and Graham are joined by special guest, Rory Hoy to discuss Rory's latest book about the Beatles, which coincides with the release of a newly mastered version of The Beatles&...
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Episode 60: No Time to Die Review; Nightfever in Dundee's V&A; Field Music Live in Leeds; The Manic Street Preachers and The Waterboys live in York from 2021-10-15T08:00

As Graham readjusts to life outside the Cairngorms and Charles reacts to the less enjoyable side of the job of the critic the duo give their verdict on the latest Bond film, No Time to Die Listen

Episode 59: Why is No Time To Die so long?; Genesis and Scritti Politti in concert in Leeds; how to judge/not judge Battle of the Bands; Michael Moorcock's sci-fi Muzak. from 2021-10-07T10:00

With Graham dropping in from the Cairngorms, Charles and his podcast partner of choice reflect on the length of the new James Bond film, No Time to Die. Graham reports on the return of ...
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Episode 58: Petrol, Panic Stations and the Arts; Could Bond ever be Woke?; Angela Carter on Sexism; Interviewing Michael Parkinson; Harrogate Beer Week from 2021-09-30T13:00

Late to the microphone after his tour of petrol stations to observe queues and 'Out of Fuel' notices, Charles gets straight down to business with the much anticipated release of No...
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Episode 57: The Woman in Black; Mugabe, My Dad and Me; Waitress; Covid Passports and Nadine Dorries?; Billie Marten; Billionaires in Space; the Future of Album Covers; People We Love from 2021-09-20T13:00

Charles reports back on a busy week in York theatres as the Grand Opera House re-opens with The Woman in Black, York Theatre Royal presents a new play, Mugabe, My Dad and Me. G...
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Episode 55: The return of Edinburgh International Film Festival and Leeds Festival; Harrogate Theatre's Our Gate; not so British Sea Power from 2021-09-02T09:00

Shh! Someone's a little under the weather...but not enough to hold up the latest episode. Charles and Graham report back on their trip to Edinburgh (the trip done many times over the years...
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Episode 54: London and York After Step 4; M Night Shyamalan’s New Film, Old; Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Sharon Latham Exhibition; Julian Barnes On Art In Classic Debut Novel, Metroland; How Good Was Solo George Harrison? from 2021-08-05T16:00

How “normal” is London and its arts scene now as Graham reports back on his weekend trip? In turn, Charles talks up York after Step 4. The duo respond to shouts that M Night Shyamalan is back on...
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Episode 53: Harry Potter First Edition; Ralph Fiennes in TS Eliot's Four Quartets; Music Filmmaker Tony Palmer's Turn to be Documentary Subject; Amy Winehouse, Ten Years Gone; Dreamers Versus Schemers. from 2021-07-31T11:00

Graham introduces this episode with a quick report on a special first edition of the first Harry Potter book and Charles reflects on his first full-capacity performance for a long time, at York ...
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Episode 52: Culture Under Covid Update; Barbara Hepworth at the Hepworth; Vanguard and Colston Statue Exhibitions in Bristol from 2021-07-20T12:00

Fresh from a trip to Wales, Charles gets up to date with what's happening culturally in York and Harrogate and how the pandemic continues to cast a long and confusing shadow. Graham reports...
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Episode 51: Nadine Shah; Euro 2020 and the arts; Alan Ayckbourn vs Harold Pinter; Whither British Experimental Novelists; York's Pop Up Piccadilly from 2021-07-16T19:00

Graham and Charles discuss the financial viability of artists who rely on streaming, reflecting on the news that Nadine Shah, one of the UK's most celebrated indie artists has had to move b...
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Episode 50: Supernova; These Hills Are Ours; Chris Simpson and Magna Carta from 2021-07-07T18:00

Charles and Graham take a look at new British film, Supernova starring Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth, with a wider look at the releases we can and cannot look forward to over the...
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Episode 49: Radiohead; Test Events Update; Peter Jackson's Get Back; Glastonbury Festival Overload; The Magic Christian; Tapestry versus Blue; Exhibitions in Yorkshire from 2021-07-01T12:00

We drop in as Charles and Graham lock horns over the status of Radiohead - the cream of British rock or curdled? Graham starts warming to the idea of a new Beatles documentary helmed by Peter Ja...
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Episode 48: Where Next for the Cultural Sector; Celebrating Ben Wheatley; In Praise of Blue Plaques. from 2021-06-24T09:00

Off the back of a nervy nil-nil draw between England and Scotland in Euro 2020, Englishman Charles and Scotsman Graham assess where we are with further re-openings for cultural venues and events...
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Episode 47: Interview Special with Harrogate Poet and Nature Writer, Rob Cowen from 2021-06-17T11:00

Graham and Charles have invited Harrogate based nature writer, Rob Cowen back onto the podcast to talk about the publication of his new book of poems, The Heeding, with illustrations by...
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Episode 46: The Himalayan Gardens; T-Rex Update; Life's a Drag with Velma Celli; Metronomy's English Riviera; Top 20 Most Inspirational Novels; The Other Masked Singer Saga; Nomadland Revisited; Cruella from 2021-06-09T19:00

Charles reports back on his fresh air visit to the new sculptures at The Himalayan Gardens and Graham reminds us of some of the more advanced thinking at the heart of T-Rex's musical cultur...
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Episode 45: Music Re-evaluation: Nick Drake, Bowie, Dylan&Sinead O'Connor; Graham's Lonely Film Club Nights; Flagging Up In Memoriam Tribute; Grayson Perry, Top of the Pots... from 2021-06-03T13:00

Charles and Graham head straight to the subject of musical re-evaluation, as they explore the evolution of reputations around such luminaries as Nick Drake and Sinead O'Connor. Graham lets ...
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Episode 44: Rain&The Lakes; Nomadland, Yes Or No?; No Point To Eurovision?, Paul Weller's Fat Pop: Love Trails In York&Audio Tours; Doom&Gloom For Zoom? from 2021-05-27T18:00

Fresh from a trip to the Lake District, Graham reflects on the glory that is the Lakes and gives his verdict on multiple Oscar winning film Nomadland. Charles feels sorry for the UK&apo...
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Episode 43: Two Steps Forward, But Step 3 Back?; Deer Shed At Base Camp; Theatre Reviewing At Last; Marc Bolan&T Rex: 21st Century Boy; Street Art&"Heroes"; Manic Street Preachers, Pretentious Or What? from 2021-05-19T18:00

Charles and Graham chew over the latest news in the easing of lockdown and assess the opportunities to get out and about. Graham looks at some local gigs coming up and Charles explains how he is...
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Episode 42: Post Election Fallout; Cuts to Arts Subjects in Academia; The New Live Streaming Normality; New Exhibitions in Harrogate; Disappointing Endings from 2021-05-12T17:00

Charles and Graham take stock of the impact of the recent elections; decry the proposed fifty percent cut to the arts in academia and give a cautious welcome to the news from the Young Vic that ...
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Episode 41: Creeping Threat to Live Events; Teenage Age Fanclub; Sound of Metal; Tom Cruise; Dead Good Festival; Chris Simpson and Magna Carta; Lies, Lies, Lies from 2021-05-05T10:00

A spiky Charles fumes at the possible threat to the return of live events, Graham introduces the new album by indie stalwarts Teenage Fanclub and Charles bangs the drum for Riz Ahmed's curr...
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Episode 40: Oliver Stone and JFK at 30; Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl; Does Jazz Equal Happiness?; Les McKeown and Jim Steinman; New Gigs and Plays Announced from 2021-04-28T14:00

Charles and Graham discuss Oliver Stone's upcoming JFK documentary as his controversial political drama celebrates its 30th anniversary, accompanied by a special online interview for Harrog...
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Episode 39: Interview Special: Benjamin Francis Leftwich from 2021-04-21T14:00

In an interview special Charles and Graham interview York-born singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich ahead of his new album.

Benjamin Francis Leftwich released his first ...
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Episode 38: Top Three Albums of the Year So Far; Stuart Cosgrove's Harlem 69; If and The Rolling Stones; Prince Philip; Alan Ayckbourn from 2021-04-14T13:00

Charles and Graham open with a look-back at the best albums of the year so far and what's coming next. Graham goes further with his report on Stuart Cosgrove's book, Harlem 69: The...
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Episode 37: Lawrence Ferlinghetti; Olly Alexander; Harrogate’s Secret Rock Connections; Update on Pandemic Funding; Tony Palmer; Kelly Jones; Romeo and Juliet; Vaccine Passports from 2021-04-08T23:00

In a packed programme, the duo move from an update on the secret rock connections of Harrogate to a celebration of the life of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, co-founder of San Francisco's groundbr...
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Episode 36: Music Special - An Interview with Tom Beer from York Band, Bull; Chris Simpson and Magna Carta; Gigs Upsurge and Female Artists on Festival Bills from 2021-04-01T00:00

Graham updates Charles on progress in the writing of his book about Harrogate prog band Magna Carta. The duo discuss upcoming gigs and Charles examines the thorny issue of the representation of ...
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Episode 35: Roadmap Update; Peter Lorimer RIP But"Dirty Leeds"Tag Never Dies; Brutal North; Bono's Statue Status; Census Boredom and Saying Yes to Yes from 2021-03-25T10:00

As the roadmap to recovery pushes on, Graham and Charles share their thoughts on what might or might not happen for the arts. Charles celebrates another Leeds' footballing great, Peter Lori...
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Episode 34: ‘Mother’ Songs; Podcast Power; Iconic Albums in Hindsight; James Acaster’s Lonliness of a Long Distance Listener; Oliver Stone; What’s On in Harrogate. from 2021-03-18T14:00

Charles tries to encourage Graham to ponder his favourite ‘mother’ related songs’ and the power of podcasts. Graham talks more about his take on the James Acaster book Perfect Sound Whatever...
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Episode 33: The Roadmap Route; George Pyman RIP; the Art of Reviewing; James's Sweet 16th; Gigs Update from 2021-03-11T08:00

Graham remembers the classical music reviewer, George Pyman and Charles assesses the health of reviews and reviewing across the arts and compares it to sports reporting. Charles also celebrates ...
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Episode 32: Will Music Festivals Return?; Mogwai and Arab Strap Albums; Supreme Girl Groups; The Death of Cinema and David Byrne's True Stories from 2021-03-03T13:00

As the vaccination process continues Graham and Charles discuss the likelihood of a return this year for outdoor music festivals and enjoy the return of two favourite Scottish bands: Mogwai an...
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Episode 31: Art and Freedom of Speech; The New Roadmap; Chris Simpson and Magna Carta from 2021-02-25T13:00

Charles and Graham get philosophical and look at how the arts contributes to and challenges the notion of freedom of speech. What difference will the latest Covid-19 Roadmap make for arts and cu...
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Episode 30: In Conversation with Artist Jake Attree; Malcolm X and John Boorman on British Traits and What Next for Music Venues and Festivals? from 2021-02-18T22:00

In this week's 30th edition Charles and Graham interview artist Jake Attree about his current online exhibition at Messums. Gra...
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Episode 29: Victorious Scotland; celebrating John Boorman's movies; 2021 film festivals in Yorkshire; Rolling Stones on IMAX and a Culture in Lockdown update from 2021-02-11T11:00

Following Scotland's historic victory over England in the Calcutta Cup, Graham finds much to celebrate in the career of film director John Boorman. Charles gets an update on the latest Harr...
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Episode 28: Farewell Hilton Valentine; Your Art in Windows; Flaming Lips in a Bubble; PRS Rights and Wrongs&Harrogate's Galaxy of Galleries from 2021-02-03T19:00

Charles and Graham celebrate the contribution of Hilton Valentine, guitarist with The Animals. Charles looks at the opportunities for artists of all kinds in a new national project. Graham explo...
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Episode 27: Big in Switzerland; Glastonbury Off; Word Power of Amanda Gorman and Malcolm X; Ravishing Fellini Colours and It's A Sin... from 2021-01-28T14:00

Graham and Charles react to the news they are big(ish) in Switzerland. They focus on confirmation that the Glastonbury Festival will not now be going ahead and the impact of that on other outdo...
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Episode 26: Nick Cave Pencils; Poetry; Phil Spector; Mojo and More Hidden Harrogate Rock Myths from 2021-01-21T12:00

Still catching up from Christmas, Graham introduces Charles to his Nick Cave pencils and his appreciation of poetry. The duo tackle the thorny issue of remembering Phil Spector and look at the s...
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Episode 25: New Year New Culture; Album and Film Releases to Look Forward to: Oh Leeds! and Harrogate's Secret Rock and Roll History from 2021-01-14T12:00

Charles and Graham attempt to see what the future holds for the arts in 2021 and discuss the highlights of new album and film releases. Charles drags Graham into a discussion about Leeds United&...
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Episode 24: Reflections on Arts Highlights in 2020: Edinburgh Film House and Coventry 2021 from 2021-01-07T13:00

Charles and Graham look back on the year that was in the arts and explore some of their personal highlights. Graham takes a look at what a new Edinburgh Film House might mean for the Edinburgh F...
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Episode 23: McCartney III; Christmas Albums and More from 2020-12-25T08:00

Charles and Graham reflect on Christmas 2020 and where things are now. Following Idris Elba's interview with Sir Paul, the duo chat through McCartney III and Charles unleashes his favourite...
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Episode 22: John Lennon Anniversary; Top Ten Albums of the Year; Catch-up with Cinema and Local Events from 2020-12-15T16:00

Charles and Graham play out their top ten albums of the year and commemorate the 40th anniversary of John Lennon's murder. The duo get stuck into current cinema and the joy of watching film...
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Episode 21: Charles and Graham speak to Harrogate nature writer, Rob Cowen from 2020-12-10T11:00

Graham and Charles talk to their special guest, Harrogate based nature writer and poet, Rob Cowen, who talks about Common Ground, his new book about the Great North Road and also reads ...
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Episode 20: Dave Prowse; Maradona; Tier Two Implications; Harrogate Musicians'burst of creativity; the future of Alan Ayckbourn from 2020-12-02T13:00

Graham and Charles remember Darth Vader and the Green Cross Code actor, Dave Prowse, take a look at the almost universal love for Argentinian footballer, Diego Maradona as his death is announced...
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Episode 19: Vermillion Songs; Let's Be York; The Pogues'A Fairytale of New York; Nick Drake and Will Smith from 2020-11-25T13:00

Graham and Charles compare notes on song titles around the colour Vermillion. Charles puts the spotlight on the York Coronvirus Message Board urging people: ‘Let's Be York' and reviews...
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Episode 18: Cummings Goings; Des O'Connor; Orange vs Blue Songs; Football in a Vacuum; Reece Dinsdale on Confidence and a Virtual Winter Art Market from 2020-11-19T12:00

Charles and Graham follow on the discussion of song titles featuring colours with the classic face off between orange and blue. Des O'Connor's contribution to light entertainment is ce...
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Episode 17: Biden Bounce, Springsteen, McCartney, Art in Shops and Colours in Songs from 2020-11-10T13:00

Charles and Graham look at the effects on culture of a Biden victory over Trump with Graham celebrating the new albums from the Boss and Sir Paul. Charles reports on the gothic charms of York an...
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Episode 16: Sean Connery, Live Music Venues, John Peel and York Mediale from 2020-11-04T16:00

Fresh from the news about the second national lockdown Charles and Graham empathise with the plight of arts organisations struggling to work out what is possible for Christmas and look at what m...
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Episode 15: Live Theatre Back Indoors, John Godber, York Mediale and Music Venues from 2020-10-29T10:00

Charles and Graham get their heads around the government's rescue funding package for music venues, Charles talks about his first experience of theatre indoors again, previews York Design W...
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Episode 14: Rebecca, Suede and the Importance of Science to the Arts from 2020-10-23T11:00

Graham reports on Ben Wheatley's film version of the Daphne Du Maurier classic, Rebecca, Charles looks at the legacy and importance of Brit Pop band Suede as they release ...
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Episode 13: Oh, Cinema! John Cooper Clarke and Magna Carta from 2020-10-16T18:00

Charles and Graham are in trying to understand the latest implications for the future of cinema and checking up on the latest events in Harrogate. Charles is looking forward to the John Cooper C...
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Episode 12: Death of Cinema, Harrogate Rap Scene and Classical Music from 2020-10-06T18:00

The hard to avoid state of the arts worsened last week with the postponement of the new Bond film until Spring 2021; so Charles and Graham ponder the death of cinema. A comment from Graham about...
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Episode 11: Harold Evans, Kaiser Chiefs and Bill and Ted from 2020-09-30T14:00

Charles and Graham are still concerned about the future of the arts and Graham raises the prospect of the death of cinema. Charles remembers the editorial brilliance of Sir Harold Evans and his ...
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Episode 10: Stalking Edwyn Collins, The Wedding Present Musical, Festival of Brexit from 2020-09-25T13:00

Fresh from a trip to the Highlands, Graham reflects on almost meeting Edwyn Collins, Charles wonders what we might expect from a musical based on songs by David Gedge and The Wedding Present and...
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Episode 9: Diana Rigg, Not a Second Lockdown Rules, Disney's Financial Results, The Rolling Stones Shop from 2020-09-15T13:00

Charles and Graham examine the thinking behind Boris Johnson's 'not a second lockdown' rules and their impact on the arts, examine Disney's recently announced billions in los...
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Episode 8: Record Store Day, Tenet in Cinemas, Welcome to the Comedy Czar from 2020-09-09T18:00

Graham has itchy feet and is looking forward to some time away and that encourages the duo to air their views on the value of Record Store Day; review or at least try to understand Tenet (or is ...
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Episode 7: Streaming Charts, The Cribs, Full Stops in Social Media and Mark Cousins on Film from 2020-09-02T19:00

Charles and Graham debate streaming charts before getting stuck into The Cribs, taking a view on punktuation and reminiscing about outdoor festivals and looking ahead to seeing a film, indoors.
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Episode 6: The Market for Albums; Visit York's New Campaign; BIlly Bragg from 2020-08-25T13:00

Graham and Charles debate whether the album is only for old people, whether Visit York's new campaign is wide of the mark and remembering interviews with the likes of Billy Bragg and Alan R...
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Episode 5: Re-opening Theatres, an Apology to Q and Covers Albums from 2020-08-19T18:00

Charles and Graham discuss the re-opening of theatres, Graham makes an apology to Q Magazine and the pair explore the history of the covers album - from John Lennon to Ryan Adams.
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Episode 4: Positivity, Kae Tempest, Geoffrey Boycott and more from 2020-08-13T11:00

Charles and Graham strike a more positive note as more outdoor events are planned and Charles remembers interviewing Geoffrey Boycott and Graham, Hugh Cornwall.
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Episode 3: Outdoor Cinema; Theatres Re-opening and Remembering an interview with 10cc's Graham Gouldman from 2020-08-02T00:00

Charles and Graham discuss the latest news on theatres reopening; outdoor cinema and take in a little more reminiscing around some of the performers they have met.
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Episode 2: Outdoor Theatre, Q Magazine, Fontaines DC and Jar-Vis from 2020-07-27T19:00

Charles and Graham discuss outdoor theatre and the demise of Q Magazine as well as offering their opinion on the new album releases by Fontaines DC and Jarv-Is.
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Episode 1: Introducing Two Big Egos from 2020-07-26T20:00

Charles Hutchinson and Graham Chalmers get their podcasts careers off to a flying start by discussing some of the burning arts and culture issues in York and Harrogate and general comments about...
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