Weird hangovers of a 70s education
2January 28, 2017 by Richard
This morning, for no adequate reason, I suddenly realised that I know the German word for “mustard factory”. This is …
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Let this sad habit meet a tragic end
0May 15, 2014 by Richard
You are going to die. Apologies if this comes as a bit of a shock, but it’s best to get …
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Sylvia Townsend Warner
0June 27, 2013 by Richard
Dipping into Sylvia Townsend Warner’s diaries for the first time in years. I had forgotten the sheer excoriating agony she …
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Category Arts, Gay, LGBT | Tags: astronomy, lesbian, LGBT, poetry, relationships, writers
An End and a Beginning
0May 21, 2013 by Richard
In 1989, I was asked by someone who has since become quite a significant Doctor Who writer to contribute a …
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Category Arts, Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Television | Tags: audiobook, Doctor Who, reading, Science Fiction, SciFi, short story, television, tv, zombies
In the Flesh
0April 15, 2013 by Richard
Dominic Mitchell rewrites the rules on zombies – and the portrayal of gay men. – Contains spoilers – The vampire and …
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Category Arts, LGBT, Review, Television | Tags: arts, gay, horror, LGBT, television
People – and Places
3March 24, 2013 by Richard
Why Alan Bennett’s new play felt strangely personal – and why he picked the wrong targets. It’s probably wise, as …
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Category Arts, Heritage, Review, Theatre | Tags: arts, heritage, theatre