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Peddler of words, written and spoken. Papers. Radio. TV. Books. Voiceovers.
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Paul English
National Theatre of Scotland
4 months ago
"I love Keli. Sheās so human, funny and I think everybody else will love her too"
@libertyblck.bsky.social
& Martin Green talk to
@paulenglishwords.bsky.social
about mining, music & working-class lives ahead of
#KELI
beginning its final week of tour at The Tramway, Glasgow tonight READ IN FULL š
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Headed east to host the mighty Deacon Blue on the release of their new fab new LP The Great Western Road last night after an excellent launch mini-gig in Fat Samās Dundee for
@assaiglasgow.bsky.social
(What a night. What a buzz. what a band). (Thanks Grant Murray for the snaps. Great to see you.)
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All of my articles for
@thetimes.com
have been sprung from behind the paywall for this weekend only. Here, for your consideration:
www.thetimes.com/profile/paul...
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Paul English | The Times & The Sunday TimesTwitter Icon
Paul English is an award-winning freelance journalist and broadcaster who works across newspapers, radio and television specialising in arts, culture, travel and human interest stories. He has written
https://www.thetimes.com/profile/paul-english
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Canāt wait to host Deacon Blue in a live performance and Q&A at Dundeeās Fat Samās next month, to mark the launch of their cracking new album The Great Western Road.
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Deacon Blue The Great Western Road Live Show and Q&A Fat Sams Dundee Ticket Bundle Thursday 27th March 2025
**ON SALE TUESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY @12PM** Deacon Blue 'The Great Weastern Road' album launch show.Ā Deacon Blue will perform an album launch show for Assai Records customers - theĀ performance is expect...
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Janice was an inspiration to many of us as student journos wondering what direction we might go in. She became a colleague, a pal and ally. Her importance to Scottish cultural scene is huge. Her legacy is indelible. BBC presenter steps down after Alzheimer's diagnosis
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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BBC broadcaster steps down after Alzheimer diagnosis
Janice Forsyth has worked for the BBC for more than 30 years, presenting shows on various radio stations.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3n32de92qo
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My mum crashed my KT Tunstall interview when I was visiting.
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Paul English
National Theatre of Scotland
9 months ago
Read all about it! šļø Read all about Make it Happen, news, interviews with James Graham and Brian Cox and other highlights of the
#NTS2025
season below šø James Chapelard, David Vintiner
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The Palestinians refused visas by the UK Home Office ahead of their Celtic Connections gig. My story in todayās Herald.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486648...
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Palestinian artists refused visas for Celtic Connections show
Bethlehem Calling, a new show featuring performers from Palestine, due to take place at this yearās Celtic Connections festival has been dealt aā¦
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24866486.palestinian-artists-refused-visas-glasgow-celtic-connections-show/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0MJcf_YeGe8tBPgiR-bh4YEf8KTRlYu2h0_Qfft6NoZiY90dxB6Z-N09k_aem__46S9ChnHv9cSrKDHjzDmw#comments-anchor
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My, er, interview with, um, Sharleen Spiteri talking about, er, the return of Texas as Hogmanay headliners in, ehm, Edinburgh was on Good Morning Scotland at 8.45am. But news changes fast.
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Good Morning Scotland - 30/12/2024 - BBC Sounds
The latest news from home and abroad, along with sport, travel and weather updates.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00269t5?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
10 months ago
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Delighted to be asked to present BBC Radio Scotlandās āMorningsā show. Teamed up with Senior Producer Martin Graham (& Lewis Frain, unpictured cos he wasnāt wearing stripes). I accidentally struck on the idea for a new series, Call The Housewife. Already in development
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Happy Christmas.
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Iāll always be a Tele journalist.
www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/2479409...
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'Pack your speedos': Ex-Tele journalist urges Blur star to visit Gourock Pool
Former Tele journalist Paul English has urged Blur bassist Alex James to āpack his speedosā and head down to Gourock Pool.
https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/24794095.blur-bassist-alex-james-urged-visit-gourock-outdoor-pool/?callback=in&code=NZBMNTE2MMQTMDGXMS0ZN2E3LTGZNZYTNJE5ZDG4MWYWNZQZ&state=f843577153b04665bcf8546b935175d2
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Last night, I turned a corner seconds after the 4A bus crashed into a railway bridge at Cook Street in Glasgow. Passengers were still on board, first aid was being given to the more seriously injured. I sincerely hope they make a full recovery. My coverage from the scene is in todayās newspapers.
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In yesterdayās
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
, my report about how the designs of artist Kenny Miller are helping disadvantaged groups access theatre at Glasgowās
@trontheatre.bsky.social
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www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
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Panto costumes 'pay it forward' in Glasgow
Tron exhibition of past panto costume designs to 'pay it forward' and help kids experience live theatre.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/24778609.kenny-millers-panto-costume-designs-go-sale-tron/
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In the December edition of the worldās oldest magazine, The Scots, Iām speaking to one of the countryās most successful songwriters, Fran Healy, frontman of Travis. The band play Glasgow Hydro on 21 December.
11 months ago
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Was on hosting duties today in Edinburgh for the launch of series two of
#TheRig
, followed by Q&A with stars Iain Glen, Martin Compston, Emily Hampshire, Rochenda Sandall and Owen Teale. Itās tense stuff under the sea (in Leith).
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Last week, I interviewed the living legend that is Tony Roper about coming out of retirement to play Granda Joe in the Celtic Charity Foundation video. Wrote this for
@dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy
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āI grew up with a lot of difficulties. If Iād seen something like this as a child, I would have known that anything is possible.ā In todayās
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
Iām speaking to the stars of the countryās first panto featuring deaf actors.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476622...
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This is representation: behind the scenes at Scotland's first panto with deaf actors
a child enjoying Scotlandās festive tradition, Bea Webster didnāt see anyone like them when they went to the theatre in Glasgow each Christmas.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24766229.behind-scenes-scotlands-first-panto-featuring-deaf-actors/
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Glad to catch last nightās sublime gig by Rachel Sermanni at the Mackintosh church in Glasgow. I spoke to her a few weeks back about the stories behind her latest songs, and touring her kids around in a camper van on tour.
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Scottish songwriter shares the impact of motherhood on her creative process
As Rachel Sermanni gets set to tour and launch her EP, she reveals the impact being a mum again can have on an artistās work life
https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/24683890.rachel-sermanni-impact-motherhood-creative-process/
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āOne of the most important things is not to be jealous of your past." I sat down with Justin Currie, lead singer of Del Amitri, to talk about living in the present. Justin's Parkinson's diagnosis isn't his lifeās only major challenge.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475599...
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Del Amitri star Justin Currie on his 'scary' Parkinson's diagnosis
As Del Amitri begin a tour of Scotland, singer songwriter Justin Currie reveals how his Parkinsonās diagnosis has brought the present into sharpā¦
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24755990.del-amitri-star-justin-currie-scary-parkinsons-diagnosis/
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You need to see The Kingās panto in Glasgow to believe what Elaine C Smith does before the end of the first act. Rab C would think he was getting the DTs.
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Got my kit off in the woods with a stranger for this travel piece from Lake Annecy in The Herald.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
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'I was down to my Speedos in the woods with a woman Iād just met'
WALKING barefoot down a woodland path with a complete stranger somewhere in the mountains of France, I wondered if I would ever be in this positionā¦
https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/24687201.i-speedos-woods-woman-just-met/
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Super / Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is showing in cinemas around the country. Itās a remarkable documentary. I spoke to his sons and daughter for this piece in the Sunday Post:
www.sundaypost.com/fp/superman-...
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Family opens up on emotional new movie about Christopher Reeve
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story follows him from his days as a hopeful actor through his triumphant debut as the last son of Krypton.
https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/superman-christopher-reeve/
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Itās been a big deal to present BBC Radio Scotlandās Off The Ball with Tam Cowan the past couple of weekends, after years of guesting on most petty & ill informed sports programme on radio. The most recent show, featuring our guest Robert Ryan, is here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Hello. Iām a freelance journalist and broadcaster based in Glasgow, Scotland. I work on newspapers and radio and, sometimes, TV. I also do voice overs and offer PR support to the right clients. Iāll mostly be posting my work, as and when.
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