HIT THE NORTH

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HIT THE NORTH

Tom May

3 episodes

5 days ago

Hit the North - presented by Tom May - consists of conversations with interesting people about the North, defined inclusively! Series 1 guests include musicians, actors, writers, a comedian, an academic and a neurodivergent poet. Hit the North is a NON-PROFIT podcast, with NO ADVERTS. Episodes include fair usage of brief, relevantly illustrative sound clips. Hit the North is generally not suitable for children, including some swearing; there will be some discussion of difficult topics - written trigger warnings will be provided for episodes that require them.

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Episodes (3/3)

HIT THE NORTH

#002: Ruth-Ann Boyle

This week's guest is the singer Ruth-Ann Boyle, primarily known for her work with Olive, but who has also recorded with The Durutti Column and Enigma. This enjoyable chat takes in the minutiae of Sunderland life, the tabloid press and how Top of the Pops was better than Never Mind the Buzzcocks. As is necessary, there are some wonderful clips of music Ruth-Ann was involved with!

Extracts of these* pieces of music are included under fair dealing/fair use for commentary and review and to illustrate guest choices. Furthermore, Olive, Durutti Column and Kojak selections appear by age\rement of the artist Ruth-Ann Boyle, who worked on all of those records. This podcast is non-commercial.

*Olive - 'Miracle', The Durutti Column - 'Believe In Me', Olive - 'Killing', Olive - 'You're Not Alone', Kojak ft. Ruth-Ann Boyle - 'Tell Me', Prefab Sprout - 'When Love Breaks Down', The Eurythmics - 'Sweet Dreams' and Chris Rea - 'Driving Home for Christmas'.

1 week ago

42 minutes 54 seconds

HIT THE NORTH

#001: Matthew Kelly

This week, Tom speaks to the actor and presenter Matthew Kelly about his life and work and Northern England. The discussion takes in a key agitprop production at the Liverpool Everyman, Stars in Their Eyes, Samuel Beckett, Not Going Out and Inside No. 9 among much else! What a delightful first guest for this show, quite frankly.

Extracts of these* pieces of music are included under fair dealing/fair use for commentary and review and to illustrate guest choices. This podcast is non-commercial.

*Half Man Half Biscuit - 'Tonight Matthew, I'm Going to Be With Jesus [Peel Session]', The Beatles - 'I Want To Hold Your Hand', Carole King - 'It Might As Well Rain Until September' and Nina Simone - 'Ain't Got No - I Got Life (from the musical Hair)'.

2 weeks ago

47 minutes 32 seconds

HIT THE NORTH

#000: Introduction

Tom May introduces the new podcast HIT THE NORTH.

Extracts of these* pieces of music are included under fair dealing/fair use for commentary and review and to illustrate guest choices. This podcast is non-commercial.

*The JAMs - 'It's Grim Up North', Jake Thackray - 'Old Molly Metcalfe' and Alex Glasgow - 'As Soon As This Pub Closes'.

2 weeks ago

30 minutes 30 seconds