Tag Archives: Stoke-on-Trent
Arnold Bennett: Edwardian Superstar
All photos (except film still) copyright Samira Ahmed. No re-use without permission These are photos taken on location for Arnold of the Five Towns, my Radio 4 documentary about why this hugely popular and successful writer has fallen from fashion … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Culture, History, Radio
Tagged Arnold Bennett, Chiltern Court, London, Riceyman Steps, Stoke-on-Trent, The Old Wives' Tale
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What If…? HG Wells, Arnold Bennett and your alternative future
It is early January in a new century and a group of technicolored-Victorian gentlemen are awaiting the return of their friend from the future. I’ve always loved the 1960 film of HG Wells’ The Time Machine. Drawing inspiration from the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Film, History, Politics, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Uncategorized
Tagged Alec Guinness, Arnold Bennett, cinema, Edwardian, elitism, FTW, HG Wells, journalism, literature, London, Paul Flowers, Stoke-on-Trent, The Card, The Time Machine
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