Category Archives: Culture

Brown Love: BBC’s Strictly Soulmates

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

But, the programme didn’t investigate a significant question deeply enough: why would you only marry a person of your own faith? Continue reading →

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Defining Britishness; Channel 4′s Make Bradford British

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

It has elements in common with my project – the interface between immigrant culture, race and national identity. Continue reading →

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The Documentary

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Welcome to my blog. I’m a passionate storyteller, teacher, adventure-journalist and sportsman.  This blog explores those subjects. Two Cultures, One Body is a travel-adventure documentary in which I take my father’s ashes to be immersed in the Ganges, India.  I look … Continue reading →

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Jez Butterworth’s Jerusalem

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

The play is an exploration of belonging and Englishness – the theme of modern Englishness captured me – soul-less housing estates, disenfranchised youths, bureaucratic council officers – what is England? Byron’s character taps into a sense of mystery and longing for something more interesting than the meaningless of existence that simmers beneath the surface of modern life; it taps into the hunger for mythos rather than the logos that society tells us should be the only concern. Continue reading →

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Channel 4′s Global Entrepreneurship Week

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Simply being able to meet others in the same position (or who once were), to reassure yourself that you’re not the only one suffering setbacks, is extremely reassuring. Continue reading →

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Are You Talking Too Much Shit?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

Being a man who writes of (and occasionally participates in) fairly masculine adventures, I thought I’d explore this concept. The inference is two-fold: if talking is girly, then solitude must be manly; and solitude results in achievement. Continue reading →

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Art Behind Bars

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

This exhibition is a brilliant insight into the minds of those within our criminal justice system and, beyond the excellent quality of the work, is an important exhibition for anyone with an opinion on crime and punishment. Continue reading →

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The World The World, by Norman Lewis

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

His style is un-intimidating and accessible, frequently humorous without tedious, overly-descriptive passages. Instead, the places he visits come to life through multi-sensual experiences, unique anecdotes and interactions with the people that live there. Continue reading →

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A Season In Heaven, by David Tomory

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

It’s a great inspiration for the modern traveller, with a certain sadness, as you know that trail can never be done in the same way again. It certainly makes me want to find my own trail. Continue reading →

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Enter The Labyrinth

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

Minotaur is only on for a few more days. If you can get tickets, then go – it’s an experience you’ll always remember. If you can’t then sign up to the Old Vic Tunnels newsletter, and make the most out of this unique venue. Continue reading →

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