In the February edition, Nicola talks to Carol Ann Lee about her book which supplied the source material for the current TV drama White House Farm; Dev Patel discusses his role as David Copperfield in the latest big screen outing for Dickens; Mandy previews the new album and tour from Seth Lakeman; and, as the first names are announced for this … [Read more...]

As December strikes there’s a seasonal flavour to this month’s show as Mandy and Nicola present women of spirit. All girl band Wildwood Kin reveal the motivation behind their new album, Radio Times TV editor Alison Graham talks drama and Christmas with Nicola and Mandy delves into the world of ghosts with best selling author Barbara Erskine. Bake … [Read more...]

In the November edition of ELS we celebrate the work of the late cinematographer Jack Cardiff in an exclusive archive interview recorded shortly before Jack died. Jack discusses with Mandy his work with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars including Marlene Dietrich, Katherine Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. Jack Cardiff is now the subject of a new play … [Read more...]

In the October edition of ELS, we bring you two exclusives: Nicola talks to Rachel and Becky Unthank about their three album collection Lines, their relationship as sisters, and recording at the Bronte parsonage on Emily’s piano; Simon Emerson discusses the philosophy behind the mighty Afro Celt Sound System, and in our new series Up the Smoke, we … [Read more...]

Ed Sheeran has just completed a two and a half year world tour, and chose to play the last four nights in his home town of Ipswich; Mandy and Nicola review his final show. Richard Thompson talks songs and the inspiration behind Fairport Convention’s Liege and Lief album, recorded 50 years ago. Mandy celebrates The Beatles’ Abbey Road album, and … [Read more...]