Pretentious, preposterous and perfectly flawed, it’s the best of glam rock – selected by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
Author Archives: Alwyn Turner
Six of one…
ALWYN TURNER indulges himself with a selection of his favourite pieces from the last ten years. Continue reading
The death of fiction
As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, ALWYN TURNER reflects on the biggest cultural change of the times. Continue reading
What did you do in the war?
From vets and cooks to padres and pay-clerks, ALWYN TURNER salutes the less-celebrated WW2 units of the British Army. Continue reading
Kilroy vs UKIP
ALWYN TURNER remembers the clash of egos between Nigel Farage and Robert Kilroy-Silk. Continue reading
‘A dark cloud’
ALWYN TURNER on the murder of two-year-old James Bulger in 1993. Continue reading
‘Grief exultant’
ALWYN TURNER remembers the trumpeters who played at Winston Churchill’s funeral, 60 years ago. Continue reading
‘Too difficult’
ALWYN TURNER on Ann Cryer’s revelations two decades ago of what became known as grooming gangs. Continue reading
Unusual sightings of Daleks
Daleks turn up in the oddest places, notes ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading
Dalek Invasion
It’s sixty years since the Daleks first invaded Earth. ALWYN TURNER on the TV hit of Christmas 1964. Continue reading
‘Incoherently eloquent’
ALWYN TURNER on the late John Prescott: never mind the politics, feel the vibes. Continue reading
‘We are sorry’
ALWYN TURNER on the time that Tony Blair apologised for slavery. Continue reading
