Send us a text Graham looks at why Timothée Chalamet’s new film Marty Supreme shows he is the greatest actor of Hollywood's young generation - if nothing else. Graham also reflects on Mark Ronson's 1990s New York memoir Night People and the shallowness of the long distance DJ. Charles pays tribute to Nigel Burnham who has died recently. Nigel was founder and promoter of The Band Room, Low Mill, Farndale, where he put on such acts as The Handsome Family, Cerys Matthews and Ma...
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Send us a text Graham looks at why Timothée Chalamet’s new film Marty Supreme shows he is the greatest actor of Hollywood's young generation - if nothing else. Graham also reflects on Mark Ronson's 1990s New York memoir Night People and the shallowness of the long distance DJ. Charles pays tribute to Nigel Burnham who has died recently. Nigel was founder and promoter of The Band Room, Low Mill, Farndale, where he put on such acts as The Handsome Family, Cerys Matthews and Ma...
Send us a text Graham looks at why Timothée Chalamet’s new film Marty Supreme shows he is the greatest actor of Hollywood's young generation - if nothing else. Graham also reflects on Mark Ronson's 1990s New York memoir Night People and the shallowness of the long distance DJ. Charles pays tribute to Nigel Burnham who has died recently. Nigel was founder and promoter of The Band Room, Low Mill, Farndale, where he put on such acts as The Handsome Family, Cerys Matthews and Ma...
Send us a text Charles and Graham round of the year with a look through some of the cultural gems that are important to both. On a sombre note - death of Brigitte Bardot. Why Metronomy's Greatest Hits album shows how subtlety has died on the vine in the 21st century but the sleeve notes by lead singer Joseph Mount are fab! Controversial French writer's Michel Houellebecq's new book Annihilation shows he is as brilliant as ever but still as dangerous. The Guardian writer Jason Burke's new book...
Send us a text Garaham and Charles conclude their annual review of their cultural highlights with a look at their favourite museum and gallery shows of the year and Charles reflects on the theatre that has impressed him the most in 2025. Graham on the other hand, gives his verdict on Lily Allen's latest album, West End Girl. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos
Send us a text Charles and Graham continue with their review of cultural experiences in 2025, in this episode concentrating on their favourite gigs and their favourite television shows. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos
Send us a text Charles and Graham continue their annual round up of their best cultural experiences in 2025 concluding their look at books and with a focus on the best of this year's films. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos
Send us a text As the year draws to a close, Charles and Graham take a look back at their favourite albums from 2025 and Charles picks his book of the year. Next episode will feature Graham's book of the year and both select their favourite films. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos
Send us a text Charles and Graham interview Kim Hopkins, director and singer Dene Michael about their new documentary, Still Pushing Pineapples. Kim Hopkins’ moving and funny follow up to her modern classic, the award-winning A Bunch of Amateurs, is in UK cinemas from 28 November. Still Pushing Pineapples features former pop star Dene Michael as he clings to the remnants of fame he once had as a member of 1980s novelty pop group Black Lace. The band’s universally known hit Agadoo ...
Send us a text Graham just had to go to Leeds Arena: is Bob Dylan still the monarch of the shadow kingdom? Nouvelle Vague at Old Woollen, Farsley. French chic in West Riding as Charles catches the wave of the ultimate french cool. Bradford's UK City of Culture Year comes alive right at its death (including a reference to Alan Bennett’s The Choral). Daniel Day Lewis‘s film comeback, Anemone. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos
Send us a text Charles and Graham take the opportunity to interview musician, writer and all round legend, Hugh Cornwell, as he continues his latest solo tour around the UK. Hugh was lead singer and lead guitarist for the punk rock and new wave band The Stranglers from 1974 - 90 and responsible for writing some of their biggest hits. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos
Send us a text Graham has been watching two new films: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia - two new films that employ a sledgehammer approach to the folly of man. Does The Last Dinner Party's new album From The Pyre live up to their number 1 debut? Charles celebrates the ever expanding success of the Aesthetica Short Film Festival in York, as it offers more than just short films to encompass screen and media arts as well as longer films. Graham reflects...
Send us a text Graham tries to explain why his favourite artist on the Turner Prize shortlist won't win as Bradford hosts this year's competition. A no show girl - how Taylor Swift's new album exposes her limitations. Charles takes a look at why there is a strong appeal in presenting light festivals at this time of year. A review of Neil Hannon's band The Divine Comedy at York Barbican: playing songs from their new album as well as old faves. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Sm...
Send us a text Graham and Charles discuss the art of Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) as his latest art exhibition, What a Load of Monarchs opens at Harrogate's Red House Gallery. Graham salutes Sam Fender's Mercury Prize victory in Newcastle and wonders why Wes Anderson recent film The Phoenician Scheme is his third lightweight trifle in a row. Graham also shares his latest reading material and explains why Owen Hatherley and Brian Eno are currently floating his boat. And next up for Harro...
Send us a text Charles and Graham interview Tyson Kelly as he starts touring a new show about John Lennon. The former member of the Bootleg Beatles is rightly lauded for his uncanny performances as John. Plus: Graham takes a look at the decline of Ed Sheeran and ponder the end of MTV's once mighty music channels. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos
Send us a text Graham and Charles take a look at Paul Thomas Anderson's new film One Battle After Another with Leonardo Di Caprio. Graham reflects on his interview with philosopher and author AC Grayling for the Harrogate Advertiser. Talking about deep thinkers, Charles takes a look at star artist Grayson Perry's latest touring performance, Are You Good? Graham gives gives his verdict on the reformed Beta Band out on tour for the first time in two decades. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a...
Send us a text Graham gives the new release from Suede a listen. Have Suede managed a resurrection part 2 with new album Antidepressants? New movie Eddington with Joaquin Phoenix and the trend for social surrealism in cinema. There's money for major art museums and a bit of a face-off between Tate and The National Gallery as they re-draw their agreement to keep the National Gallery exhibits confined to 1900 and before. Graham and Charles take a look at the big money flowing into The National ...
Send us a text Is going contemporary in its choice of acts a good idea for Leeds Festival? Charles and Graham wonder what the future holds for big festivals in the UK. Graham explores the unexpected depths of Don Henley's 1980's hit Boys of Summer. Charles takes a look at the return of Mitchell and Webb with their new television show and wonders what they can bring to sketch comedy in 2025. Graham takes a look at some of the anti-colonial art on show in Edinburgh during this year's Festival. ...
Send us a text Fresh back from the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Graham and Charles launch into a review of their film festival experience, picking out their highlights including the very high quality talks with directors such as Ben Wheatley and the legendary British film producer, Jeremy Thomas. Plus Graham takes a look at a new film based on Richard Osman’s novel, Thursday Murder Club and Charles reports on the new musical using songs by David Gedge, The Wedding Present and Cinem...
Send us a text Graham takes a look at a classic Joan Didion essay, exploring how Joan Didion's observations in her 1983 essay Salvador - on America's involvement in the civil war in El Salvador - now apply to the mainstream of the western world. The duo share their final thoughts on this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival before they set off for Edinburgh. Charles takes a look at the Naked Gun film franchise revival with Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun. Graham reflects on the strang...
Send us a text Graham gives an update on promotion around Chris Simpson and Magna Carta both with the Vinyl Sessions event in Harrogate and Chris Simpson's appearance at the Magna Carta exhibition launch in London. Graham also reports on the artists he managed to catch at this year's Deer Shed Festival. Charles reflects on his visit to Bradford to see the revival of Mike Kenny's adaptation of The Railway Children for Bradford 2025. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:...
Send us a text Following last episode's interview with The Wedding Present's Dave Gedge, Charles and Graham report on seeing him live in an accoustic gig at Rise, York. Graham does the hard work reading Katja Hoyer's book about East Germany 1949-1990 and examines what it was like to live in the communist state. Both Charles and Graham take a look at Bradd pitt's new film, F1. Is it too formulaic? Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos
Send us a text Graham looks at why Timothée Chalamet’s new film Marty Supreme shows he is the greatest actor of Hollywood's young generation - if nothing else. Graham also reflects on Mark Ronson's 1990s New York memoir Night People and the shallowness of the long distance DJ. Charles pays tribute to Nigel Burnham who has died recently. Nigel was founder and promoter of The Band Room, Low Mill, Farndale, where he put on such acts as The Handsome Family, Cerys Matthews and Ma...
