It was a great round of matches in the CMCA with thrillers, outrights, hat tricks and some fantastic games in the T-20 matches during the week. The panel tried to squeeze as much information as they could into an hour and you can listen in via the play button below.
Read more1. Listen again to the story of William Wilberforce, the great abolitionist from 19th century Britain. He stopped the slave trade across the Atlantic 2. Listen to the hymn podcast from Songs of Hope today (2012 11 25). Included hymns are : The king of love – Jubilate Singers I will praise him – Praise Gathering choir Be still –
Read moreDirector Ken Loach is known for his raw, unflinching depictions of working class life. In recent films, though, he’s added quirkier genre elements to the mix. This is certainly true of his latest film The Angels Share which begins as a gritty depiction of petty criminals in Glasgow before transforming into a caper movie with unexpected forays into the world
Read moreRobot and Frank is an unusual but entrancing mix of sci-fi and crime caper which touchingly explores relationships, the uncertainties of a changing world and what it means to be human. Set some time in the near future, the film stars Frank Langella as the elderly former cat burglar Frank who is slowly succumbing to the ravages of Alzheimer’s. To
Read moreHamish Blake’s stock in trade is the quirky juvenile bromance. This is tolerable in small doses on TV but for the length of a feature film this style of alleged comedy becomes a chore for the audience, even with a decent story. When the script is as horrible as the one in Two Little Boys, however, it’s a gruelling experience.
Read moreBUILT FOR SPEED, PLAYLIST, 23rd NOVEMBER 2012 1. THE MEN – Turn it around. 2. THE STROKES – Reptilica. 3. THE WHITE STRIPES – Blue Orchid. 4. INTERPOL – Slow hands. 5. DEVO – Freedom of choice. 6. GREEN DAY – Rusty James. 7. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – Jack of all trades. 8. BOB DYLAN – Narrow way 9. DINOSAUR JR
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