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Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey on the story behind ‘Hold Me Now’
The lead singer of the 80s new wave outfit talks the most important argument he ever had, and how it led to his most successful single
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Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J. Block disagree completely about seafood
The stars of Kiss Me Kate talk dirty lobsters, quote The Princess Bride, and dream about Dolly Parton's fudge
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The A-Z of Greg Davies
Taskmaster, former Teacher and famously Tall stand-up Greg Davies has a major new Tour on the way, so we’ve written his complete A-Z. “T” was easy. The rest wasn’t.
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Jeff Wayne on the story behind ‘The Eve Of The War’
The composer takes us back to the opening track of The War Of the Worlds – talking literature, legacy and how to woo Richard Burton
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Katherine Priddy: “The moment you start singing songs, they’re not yours anymore”
The Brummie folk sensation on her distinctly personal new album The Pendulum Swing – and on sharing her emotions with fans
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Wheatus frontman Brendan B. Brown on the story behind ‘Teenage Dirtbag’
Unearthing the true meaning of the ultimate geek rock 00s anthem – now making a Christmas comeback
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Stage Times: Peter Doherty
The Libertines frontman and subject of new film, Stranger In My Own Skin, runs us through his best, worst and (very) weirdest gigs
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My Greatest Hits: Dave Stewart
The veteran Eurythmics star picks his own career highlights – from writing in his bedroom to bringing down the Berlin Wall
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Mark King of Level 42 on the story behind ‘The Sun Goes Down (Livin’ It Up)’
The songwriter, vocalist and bassist takes us behind the curtain of one of his band’s most memorable tracks
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Kara Jackson: “If I can’t find the humour, I’d crumble”
The new Poet Laureate of indie folk on finding her balance during the most whirlwind year of her career so far