‘As Time Goes By’ – a review of Derek Taylor’s memoir

‘As Time Goes By’ – a review of Derek Taylor’s memoir

Daily Mail, 13.4.18

One morning in 1969 I was sitting at my desk at the London Evening Standard when we … read more

On the Origins of the films That’ll Be The Day and Stardust

On the Origins of the films That’ll Be The Day and Stardust

Daily Mail, September 30, 2017

One day in the early-Seventies I had a huge stroke of beginners’ luck. Going over … read more

The F-Word And ‘Kenneth Tynan Should Have His Bottom Smacked’

The F-Word And ‘Kenneth Tynan Should Have His Bottom Smacked’

Daily Mail, September 7, 2017

Back in November 1965, writer Kenneth Tynan, then the literary manager of the National Theatre, … read more

What If Elvis Hadn’t Left The Building?

What If Elvis Hadn’t Left The Building?

Daily Mail August 19, 2017

Elvis Presley died forty years ago this week, but as, over the decades, so many … read more

Elvis – The Making Of Love Me Tender

Elvis – The Making Of Love Me Tender

Daily Mail 11.08.2017

If Elvis Presley had never existed, the film Love Me Tender would still have been made. But … read more

Glen Campbell Obituary

Glen Campbell Obituary

Daily Mail 10.8.17

Glen Campbell was a brave man. You have to be brave to set off on a vast … read more

Memories of My First Pop Festival

Memories of My First Pop Festival

24.6.17

Never one for roughing it, not even Bob Dylan was going to get me under canvas, when, in August … read more

Brian Matthew 1928-2017 An interview for Saga in 2012

Brian Matthew 1928-2017 An interview for Saga in 2012

Leaning forward into his BBC microphone, headphones clamped to his ears, finger on the fader and a walking stick alongside, … read more

Barry Norman 1933-2017

Barry Norman 1933-2017

Barry Norman was one of those people who always seemed wryly amused by life – so much so that on … read more

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran

Daily Mail 13.1.2017

There’s no substitute for talent. There really isn’t. If you doubt that, take a look at Ed … read more