Interview: Anne Savage

3:19pm Tuesday 22nd July 2008

THIS summer will see Burnley-born DJ Anne Savage spinning the decks at some of the world's hottest clubs in everywhere from Ibiza to Aya Napa.

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Interview: Charles Ross of One-Man Star Wars Trilogy

5:24pm Tuesday 22nd July 2008

ONE man's misspent youth is another's springboard to stardom. We spoke to Canadian actor Charles Ross who spent much of his childhood in a galaxy far, far away, watching Star Wars videos.

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Interview: The Ryes

5:17pm Tuesday 22nd July 2008

IT’S funny how the musical world goes around and around in big concentric circles.

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Interview: Chaka Khan

10:57am Wednesday 16th July 2008

Ten questions put to Chaka Khan about her new album ‘Funk This’.

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Interview: Mik Kaminski of The Orchestra

3:17pm Friday 11th July 2008

THE Orchestra are heading out on a UK tour this autumn.

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Interview: Jimmy Cricket

2:52pm Friday 11th July 2008

DIG OUT your L and R wellies and rose-tinted spectacles ready for a trip down memory lane — because comedy legend Jimmy Cricket is coming to Blackpool, as part of the Best Of British Variety Tour 2008.

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Interview: Avalon Way

11:58am Tuesday 8th July 2008

YOU could be forgiven for thinking that old-fashioned rock star behaviour had been totally eradicated, what with plasma TVs unable to penetrate double glazed hotel windows and recreational drug use being no less hazardous than today’s fast food.

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Interview: Tony Benn

11:09am Monday 30th June 2008

Britain’s foremost socialist, Tony Benn, shared his forthright views with Citizen reporter, Nazia Parveen, following a conference in Preston.

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Interview: Paul Daniels

1:02pm Friday 27th June 2008

PAUL Daniels is in a mischievous mood when I call.

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Interview: Craig Chalmers

12:46pm Friday 27th June 2008

Craig Chalmers thought his chances of a leading stage role had disappeared when he was voted off TV’s search for Joseph. But now he’s touring the country in his dream role.

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Interview: Frazer Hines

12:30pm Friday 20th June 2008

THE cast for the classic farce See How They Run which comes to Blackpool's Grand Theatre next week reads like a who's who of comedy actors.

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Interview: Calvin Party

12:17pm Friday 20th June 2008

When Calvin Party return for a show in Darwen next week, it will mean something special to lead singer John Donaldson.

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Interview: The Brute Chorus

8:46pm Thursday 26th June 2008

THE Brute Chorus' first single, a double a-side titled Chateau/The Cuckoo And The Stolen Heart, contained grim tales of spurned lovers, murderous revenge and wolves in wolves's clothing.

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Interview: The Rising

11:03am Friday 13th June 2008

THE Rising are a local band who are on the up. Every time I catch the lads playing, whether it be down the pub or on festival stages, the unabashed energy they put into their performances is never anything less than 100 per cent.

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Interview: Chris Helme

10:41am Friday 13th June 2008

As lead singer with The Seahorses, Chris Helme shared stages with The Rolling Stones, U2 and Oasis. Now he's heading out on his own and is coming to Accrington and, as he tells us, he couldn't be happier.

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Interview: Michael Portillo

4:13pm Friday 6th June 2008

Michael Portillo, who appears in an 'Audience With' show in Preston on June 14, has had a truly fascinating life.

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Interview: Sally Morgan

10:50am Friday 6th June 2008

SALLY Morgan isn't your average TV psychic. She doesn't have a dodgy haircut or a mystical look in her eye.

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Interview: The Krankies

10:15am Friday 6th June 2008

In a show that could have stepped out of a time machine, the cream of variety performers from past decades are going on tour. The Best of British Variety Tour features The Krankies, Cannon and Ball, Paul Daniels, Frank Carson, Jimmy Cricket and the Brotherhood of Man. We spoke to Janette and Ian Krankie.

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Interview: Rupert Hill

3:26pm Friday 30th May 2008

He was Corrie's favourite Baldwin until he left the soap in a dramatic exit earlier this year. Rupert Hill - who played Jamie Baldwin - speaks about life after The Street.

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Interview: Julie Buckfield

3:23pm Friday 30th May 2008

REHEARSING for comedy The Naked Truth has allowed actress Julie Buckfield to add "pole-dancing" to her impressive CV.

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Interview: Andy Fairweather Low

3:22pm Friday 30th May 2008

WHEN Andy Fairweather Low embarked on his first solo tour in over 25 years, he began it at Darwen's Library Theatre.

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Interview: Cara Dillon

11:30am Friday 23rd May 2008

Cara Dillon was one of the brightest new stars in folk music, winning a host of awards.

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Interview: Peter Tork

11:14am Friday 23rd May 2008

Former Monkee Peter Tork is headlining the main stage at this weekend's Darwen Live music festival. We caught up with the man himself IT'S 2pm UK time, 9am US time when I ring Peter Tork, formerly of The Monkees, for our interview.

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Interview: Gloria Gaynor

1:39pm Friday 16th May 2008

UNDISPUTED Queen of Disco Gloria Gaynor is touring the UK for the first time in 20 years this month - and she's calling at Preston on the way.

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Interview: Jenny Eclair

1:13pm Friday 16th May 2008

The original grumpy old woman is bringing her live stand-up show to Blackburn. Jenny Eclair speaks to us about HRT, and refusing to grow old gracefully and her hope for a TV show of her own.

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Interview: Sara Dallin of Bananarama

3:48pm Thursday 8th May 2008

Forget the Spice Girls, Girls Aloud and Sugababes — ’80s popsters Bananarama are the original girl band. And now they're back in the spotlight with the Here and Now Tour 2008, calling at Manchester Arena.

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Interview: David Jaggs of Raggamuffins

3:43pm Thursday 8th May 2008

CLITHEROE band The Raggamuffins recently opened the towns latest music venue, The Grand, which has been transformed from the old cinema into a £3million multi-purpose music hub.

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Interview: Carl Pemberton of Journey South

2:30pm Thursday 8th May 2008

CARL Pemberton, one half of Journey South, is busy preparing for their forthcoming tour.

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Interview: Nina Conti

4:11pm Friday 2nd May 2008

THERE are many advantages for a comedian that come with having a talking monkey on your arm - just ask ventriloquist Nina Conti.

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Passport strike hits holidaymakers

Updated 9:04pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008

The first day of a strike by passport office workers hit holidaymakers.

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