Tag Archives: radio

Why I created a parody of Woman’s Hour

Posted on May 5, 2024 by mkmswain

Comedian Lorna Rose Treen has turned her experiences into a spoof Radio 4 series, Time of the Week. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Why Carol Vorderman’s unpredictability is a problem for her political allies

Posted on November 10, 2023 by mkmswain

Following her departure from the BBC, we certainly shouldn’t underestimate the star’s ability to reinvent herself – nor her business savvy. Read my full Telegraph article here

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The BBC fails to give Rev Richard Coles the send-off from Saturday Live he deserves

Posted on March 25, 2023 by mkmswain

There was a bizarre lack of fanfare around the Radio 4 presenter’s departure – and his final show was almost entirely business as usual. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Agatha Christie’s secret life as a romance novelist

Posted on June 2, 2022 by mkmswain

Hiding under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, Christie wrote stories that reflected the pain of her private life. Read my full Telegraph article here

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Prom 35: Enigma Variations, Royal Albert Hall

Posted on August 15, 2019 by mkmswain

Conductor Martyn Brabbins celebrated his 60th birthday in fine fashion: with a new commission for 14 composers to create their own set of orchestral variations on an anonymous theme, mirroring the shape of Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Programme notes from the … Continue reading →

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Brendan Cole chat on BBC Radio

Posted on February 3, 2018 by mkmswain

I joined Gayle Lofthouse on her BBC radio show to discuss Brendan Cole’s exit from Strictly Come Dancing. Click here to listen to the interview (I’m on at about 2hr 40min)

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Futuristic visions, Cézanne’s portraits and Film Review

Posted on January 25, 2018 by mkmswain

On my January MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Pick of the month: The future is bright The capital’s prospects explored through bold creative work at the Museum of London Don’t miss: Portrait of an artist The National Portrait Gallery celebrates Cézanne Commuter corner Stephen … Continue reading →

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More Strictly chat on Georgey Spanswick

Posted on December 12, 2017 by mkmswain

I joined Georgey Spanswick again on her BBC radio show to talk Strictly. Click here to listen to the interview (I’m on at about 2hr 36min)

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More Strictly chat on Georgey Spanswick

Posted on November 9, 2017 by mkmswain

I joined Georgey Spanswick again on her BBC radio show to talk Strictly. Click here to listen to the interview (I’m on at about 2hr 38min)

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BWW Interview: Fenella Woolgar

Posted on October 27, 2017 by mkmswain

The actress discusses The Slaves of Solitude, the stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton’s novel, at Hampstead Theatre. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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