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Preston Guildhall, PrestonFrancis Martin Patrick Boyle ('Frankie') is a popular Scottish-born comedian, famed for his dark humour and fairly pessimistic outlook. He has enjoyed TV success as a permanent panellist on 'Mock the Week' and has featured also on 'Have I Got News For You', '8 Out of 10 Cats', 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' and 'Argumental'. In 2009 he published 'My Shit Life So Far' and continues to entertain live audiences with his comic improvisations and political satire.…
Guildhall and Charter Theatre, PrestonBorn Alastair James Hay in 1968, Al Murray was voted no.16 in Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians in 2007. He is probably best known for his 'Pub Landlord' routine which sees him take on the persona of a xenophobic yet opinionated English publican. In 2009 he was the headline act on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Road show and hosted BBC1's Live at the Apollo. He has also toured with Frank Skinner and Harry Hill and is listed as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy.…
Formed on the Scottish isle of Skye, Runrig are a Scottish, Celtic rock group who sing both in English and Gaelic. They first appeared on the music scene in the early 1970s and have released 13 studio albums so far. The band has an interesting blend of folk and rock music with lyrics often reflecting those things that are familiar and precious to Scotland; locations, history, conservation of natural beauty and agriculture.…
Sevenoaks electronic veterans "Orbital" are currently putting the finishing touches to their brand new studio album, the first since their 2004 release of the "Blue Album", and the first since their self imposed, and apparently indefinite hiatus. To celebrate the release of the forthcoming album, the electro duo are preparing to embark on a 6 stop tour of the UK, starting this April. "Orbital" shot to fame in the late 80's and early 90's with a succession of top 40 singles, at the height of the British 'rave scene'. Their success continued right through to 2004, when the band announced that…
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By Paul ArnoldNorthampton's Phil Dowson will captain England in their match against the Barbarians on Sunday at Tw…
By Paul ArnoldAfter a fantastic start to the Formula 1 season McLaren drivers Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton nee…
By Lucy MiddletonMobile network company Orange have announced it will not be renewing its sponsorship of the book awa…
By Amanda ArnoldThe Stone Roses played a surprise 11 song set at Warrington Parr Hall last night, their first gig in 16 years.
By Amanda ArnoldThe Scissor Sisters are planning to dress regally for their royal bash at the Tower of London in cel…
By Paul ArnoldWith the French Open starting at Roland Garros next week Rafael Nadal has struck an important psycho…
By Amanda ArnoldRonan Keating has announced on Twitter this afternoon that he will be performing a fourteen-date tou…
By Lucy MiddletonStaines in Surrey has officially changed its name to Staines-upon-Thames in an attempt to boost the town's image.
By Amanda ArnoldRobin Gibb one of the three brothers who made up the Bee Gees has lost his fight against liver and c…
By Amanda ArnoldThe Queen of Disco Donna Summer has died at the age of 63 after secretly battling with cancer.
The biggest films of 2012A long time ago the ancient civilisation The Mayans predicted that 2012 would bring cataclysmic events to earth - and while we all wait in anticipation for the end of the world, what better way to spend your final days than to watch one of 2012's blockbusters, coming to a silver screen near you this year. Good job there's no apocalyptic movies in our list!
Stratford upon Avon's Butterfly FarmNestled in a quiet spot of Stratford-Upon-Avon, just a five minute walk from the town centre is the UK's largest tropical butterfly farm which boasts over 1500 free-flying butterflies at any given time. Drawn in by these intriguing creatures, BritEvent's Lucy Middleton visited the Butterfly Farm.
London's Secret SpotsIconic, historical and grand, the city of London shocks, awes and inspires. But there is another side of London that visitors do not get to see. We unearth some of this great city's hidden gems.
Butcher the Bar - BritEvents InterviewsBritEvents' Lucy Middleton catches up with Joel Nicholson of Butcher the Bar to ask him more about his style of music, his influences, and what's in store this year for his fans.
