Andy Howells reviews a new publication commemorating the first 100 years of Newport Operatic Society.
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The History of Newport Operatic Society Celebrated in New Book
The story of the origins of Newport Operatic Society is the subject of a new book written by a former Society member, David Kenny.
Open Book: Nathan Scott Howe’s Book On Fairytale Prince is Simply Charming!
Nathan Scott Howe discusses his book on the Prince Charming legend – Simply Charming.
Review: Please Sir! – The Official History by David Barry
Andy Howells reviews actor, David Barry’s memoir about working on the classic TV situation comedies Please Sir! and The Fenn Street Gang.
How Live Entertainment Inspired Variety Girls Book Series – Interview With Tracy Baines
Author of Christmas with The Variety Girls, Tracy Baines talks to Andy Howells about her writing and The Variety Girls books
New Book Recalls TV Classics, Please Sir! & The Fenn Street Gang – David Barry Interview – Part 2
In the second part of an interview with Entertainment South Wales, David Barry ecalls the Please Sir! spin-off series The Fenn Street Gang as well as working on the Please Sir! film with Andy Howells.
“Please Sir! I’ve Written A Book On A Classic TV Sitcom!” – David Barry Interview – Part 1
In the first part of an interview with Entertainment South Wales, David Barry discusses his book Please Sir! The Official History with Andy Howells.
Go Behind The Scenes With TV Comedy Classic Please Sir! in New Book
The story behind one of televisions comedy classics has now been told in a new book – thanks to one of its stars! Please Sir! The Official History is written by David Barry has been published in hardback by Acorn Books, an imprint of AUK Ltd.
My Music DNA: James Kennedy
South Wales musician and founder member of Kyshera, James Kennedy has both a new book, Noise Damage and a debut solo album entitled Make Anger Great Again set for release during October 2020. James hearing was impaired due to a childhood surgery, he later became an ambassador for several hearing charities, as well as speakingContinue reading “My Music DNA: James Kennedy”
Gritty and Heart-Warming Drama With The Variety Girls
The world of music hall and variety has been revived in a gritty and heart-warming new wartime saga published by Ebury Press.