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National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · Jun 11

"I love Keli. She’s 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

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Mar 28

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 Sam’s 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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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Mar 16

All of my articles for @thetimes.com have been sprung from behind the paywall for this weekend only.

Here, for your consideration:

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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

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Feb 17

Can’t wait to host Deacon Blue in a live performance and Q&A at Dundee’s Fat Sam’s next month, to mark the launch of their cracking new album The Great Western Road.

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**ON SALE TUESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY @12PM** Deacon Blue 'The Great Weastern Road' album launch show. Deacon Blue will perform an album launch show for Assai Records customers - the performance is expect...

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Feb 17

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...

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.

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Jan 31

My mum crashed my KT Tunstall interview when I was visiting.

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National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · Jan 26

Read all about it! 🗞️

Read all about Make it Happen, news, interviews with James Graham and Brian Cox and other highlights of the #NTS2025 season below

📸 James Chapelard, David Vintiner

Headshots of Andrew Panton, Brian Cox and James Graham

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Jan 18

The Palestinians refused visas by the UK Home Office ahead of their Celtic Connections gig.

My story in today’s Herald.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2486648...

Palestinian artists refused visas for Celtic Connections show

Bethlehem Calling, a new show featuring performers from Palestine, due to take place at this year’s Celtic Connections festival has been dealt a…

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 30

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.

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 27

Delighted to be asked to present BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Mornings’ show.
Teamed up with Senior Producer Martin Graham (& Lewis Frain, unpictured cos he wasn’t 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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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 25

Happy Christmas.

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 16

I’ll always be a Tele journalist.

www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/2479409...

'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 ‘pack his speedos’ and head down to Gourock Pool.

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 15

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 today’s newspapers.

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 9

In yesterday’s @heraldscotland.bsky.social, my report about how the designs of artist Kenny Miller are helping disadvantaged groups access theatre at Glasgow’s @trontheatre.bsky.social.

www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

Panto costumes 'pay it forward' in Glasgow

Tron exhibition of past panto costume designs to 'pay it forward' and help kids experience live theatre.

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 7

Hope it eased the pain.

Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 7

In the December edition of the world’s oldest magazine, The Scots, I’m speaking to one of the country’s most successful songwriters, Fran Healy, frontman of Travis.

The band play Glasgow Hydro on 21 December.

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 4

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. It’s tense stuff under the sea (in Leith).

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 4

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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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 3

‘I grew up with a lot of difficulties. If I’d seen something like this as a child, I would have known that anything is possible.’

In today’s @heraldscotland.bsky.social
I’m speaking to the stars of the country’s first panto featuring deaf actors.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2476622...

This is representation: behind the scenes at Scotland's first panto with deaf actors

a child enjoying Scotland’s festive tradition, Bea Webster didn’t see anyone like them when they went to the theatre in Glasgow each Christmas.

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Dec 1

All of this Bryan

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Nov 30

Glad to catch last night’s 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.

www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

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 artist’s work life

www.heraldscotland.com

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Nov 29

“One 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 life’s only major challenge.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2475599...

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 Parkinson’s diagnosis has brought the present into sharp…

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Nov 28

You need to see The King’s 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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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Nov 28

Highly recommended Bryan

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Paul English @paulenglishwords.bsky.social · Nov 28

Here’s a link to the fundraiser for Dumbarton FC, which is going great guns but still needs a few bob to hit the target.

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Donate to The fighting fund for Dumbarton FC - Save our Sons (SOS), organized by cameron watson

Support the fighting fund to save our club. Update Th… cameron watson needs your support for The fighting fund for Dumbarton FC - Save our Sons (SOS)

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