interviews

Interview: Caroline Lucas

LAURA EDWARDS talks to CAROLINE LUCAS MP about the Green Party’s roots, principles, and the challenges it faces.

Interview: Jeffrey Lewis

JEFFREY LEWIS has an uncle who’s “probably the best Jewish socialist rapper in Brooklyn over the age of 60, and probably the best rapper in some other categories too”, and other stories.

Interview: The Hold Steady

“It’s not about fashion, or smoke and lights, it’s just about being honest.” TOM WRIGHT talks to CRAIG FINN, frontman of the ‘best bar band in the world’: aka THE HOLD STEADY.

The Porn Debate: Anna Span

HELEN BRANNIGAN delves into the world of adult film with award-winning pornographer ANNA SPAN. “Ask yourself, why is it wrong to look at people having sex?”

Interview: Teddy Thompson

LAURA EDWARDS talks to singer-songwriter TEDDY THOMPSON, about the nightmare of Glastonbury, embarrassing parents, and desert island discs.

Interview: Stephen K Amos

‘I had seven brothers and sisters. No one was listening…so I danced on the dining room table and broke it.’ TALIA RICHARD-CARVAJAL talks to STEPHEN K AMOS, comedian and self-confessed attention seeker.

Interview: Feeder

‘We have always tried to make music that we think is good and be true to ourselves. Songs can be timeless, whereas trends come and go.’ HOLLY STEVENSON uncovers the secret behind FEEDER’s long-term success from frontman GRANT NICHOLAS.

Interview: David Blunkett

‘Would you have protested if you were a student today?’ ‘Yes I would have.’ DAVID HOLLAND goes all John Humphreys on politician DAVID BLUNKETT.

Interview: Sarah Symonds

“I’ve had all types of affairs – the type where you think you want to die and then the type where you’re not in love and you’re in control and it suits you.’ LAURA EDWARDS talks to controversial ‘infidelity expert’ SARAH SYMONDS

Interview: Miles Jupp

AMY JEFFS talks to comedian MILES JUPP- aka ‘Archie from Balamory’- about his new tour, having a family, and being more English than anyone could possibly expect. And destroys her childhood memories while doing it.