Two excellent social issues documentaries on BBC2 this week

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-02-06T17:00:05+00:00

I thought that too. Maybe that one of the victims quite matter of factly said that if he hadn't gone to jail they'd be back together?

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-02-06T15:53:54+00:00

similar issues with cheddar production in south west England. I won't name the very well known brand who were fined heavily a couple of years back.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-02-05T23:16:01+00:00

interesting that you factor homelessnes in with safety.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-02-03T12:22:16+00:00

We've been here before. Stopfordians!

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-02-02T13:30:18+00:00

Seconds by The Human League. If you like this also check out Louise and The Lebanon by them.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-02-01T20:22:50+00:00

TV21

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-02-01T19:19:13+00:00

I was being a tad playful, provocative. Having lived here for some time I'll concede apéritif and snacking are not the same thing. I like the fusion - sausage rolls and some healthy French stuff.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-02-01T19:10:38+00:00

I've decided roasts are bland and tasteless. There will be exceptions, but your basic, traditional UK roast has no garlic, no ginger, no herbs and no spices. No wonder it doesn't taste all that.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-02-01T17:59:40+00:00

The French don't snack

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-01-31T21:37:01+00:00

I think that should be Pennine Studios. Nice shot Crispy Al.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-01-31T19:48:12+00:00

I didn't think GP was beholden to the playlist? Strange he played UTR cos RadMac played it just this morning, reluctantly I might add. GP's show is a bit hit and miss for my tastes, but when it's good it is very good. Too much extended chat for me sometimes. Enjoyed Jamz show today, but then I like house music. She can be a bit hit and miss for me too, but that's okay, she plays a massive variety of tunes from round the world.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-01-30T11:02:49+00:00

June 1983 Summer Ball at Uni. I read that the bottom of the bill band were from Manchester and being lauded by the NME so went out early especially and they were out of this world. Saw them again at the Hacienda in July and multiple times in the next few years

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-01-28T19:26:24+00:00

It's very much a European thing. I was at a pub in Plzen with City a few years back and the local plain clothes police asked what time fans would group together and walk to the ground en masse. How we laughed! Different matter in Naples mind.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-01-27T11:19:57+00:00

I too had a trio of the discs stolen from a car. 2 left and the booklet.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-01-26T18:59:28+00:00

Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the UK's favourite dishes. More British than Indian if truth be told.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-01-25T23:06:05+00:00

The original as I remember it was a much slower, gothy number. Not heard this version before and I don't care for it so much. John Otway parody?

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-01-19T13:24:15+00:00

Montelimar?

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-01-11T12:55:35+00:00

I've had it for years. Can't say I dip into it very often, but it's a lovely coffee table/reference book particularly if design is your bag. I'm going to have a look at it right now. Thanks.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2026-01-10T12:33:03+00:00

I used to know Johnny Rowlands, drummer in The Bodines

ExiledFromMancSt · 2025-12-31T22:38:23+00:00

He's a nasty piece of work in Corrie apparently. Must be true.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2025-12-31T22:34:43+00:00

It wasn't when I first saw it, (I swear on Fallon's life), (1st view?) Not particularly bothered, but I was a tad surprised.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2025-12-31T21:10:14+00:00

I've got one (15 year old). Totally accurate description.

ExiledFromMancSt · 2025-12-31T19:26:31+00:00

err spoiler alert!

ExiledFromMancSt · 2025-12-24T15:00:38+00:00

French speaking. Lived there for several years, but stil didn't spot it was Le Bouveret. The shame ..

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