Two Big Egos in a Small Car
A passionately laid back overview of the arts and culture scene in York and Harrogate with observations on journalism. This podcast is hosted by Charles Hutchinson and Graham Chalmers and regular guests.
Podcasting since 2022 • 106 episodes
Two Big Egos in a Small Car
Latest Episodes
Episode 212: New films - Nosferatu and A Real Pain; Bradford launches as UK Capital of Culture
January and February are often the best months for new films but how good are critics’ favourites Nosferatu and A Real Pain?Graham looks at the recent launch of Bradford as this year's City of Culture and ...
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Episode 212
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Episode 211: Interview Special - Grant McPhee
Graham and Charles interview Grant McPhee, a Scottish film director, cinematographer and writer.Books: Two oral histories of Scottish indie music history - Hungry Beat: The Scottish Independent Pop Underg...
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Episode 210: Revisiting dystopian films, V for Vendetta and Children of Men; Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man; music compilation, Behind the Counter; January 2025 Vinyl Sessions in Harrogate
Graham discusses how two dystopian British films in 2006 (V for Vendetta and Children of Men) predicted the politics of now.Charles takes a look at the new Robbie Williams biopic Better Man...
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Episode 210
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Episode 209: Gigs of the year 2024; Theatre event of the year Wise Children's Bluebeard; Maisie Adam live in Harrogate
Charles and Graham revisit their best live music gigs of the year for 2024 with a competitive countdown of their Top 5.Charles celebrates the extraordinary production of Bluebeard by Wise Children as his theatre event of the year, which...
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Episode 208: Chalmers on BBC 6 Music; Blitz and Conclave; Two new books for 2025
Graham shares his recent experience on BBC 6 Music plugging his many years in the Harrogate music scene on the Craig Charles show.Graham wonders how two new very different films manage to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory (Blitz an...
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