Archive for the ‘Music & Entertainment’ Category

Uruguay 2 – 1 South Korea

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

The 2010 World Cup will be remembered, if for nothing else, for the incessant droning which could be heard over the television coverage: Mick McCarthy. (more…)

#save6music

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Well, it seems that the best way I can share my opinions on this is to reproduce the email I’ve just sent to the BBC.
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The Xx Factor

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

“Lucie Jones – 11/4,” offered the sign in the window of the bookie’s shop close to the Bodega Social Club. It referred, of course, to this year’s X-Factor favourite. (more…)

A Quick Psychometric Test…

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

That esteemed scientific journal, the Daily Mail, reports on research that the contents of someone’s iPod can tell you a lot about their personality. So, here’s a little quiz for you. (more…)

Taking It Seriously?

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

The BBC has decided to take a different approach to Eurovision this year: they’re actually taking it seriously. (more…)

Christmas Number One

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

It recently came to my attention that Sir Terry Wogan, the radio host, former Eurovision presenter and all-round legend, has recorded a Christmas single with Aled Jones. I sincerely hope it takes the Christmas Number One slot. Take a look: (more…)