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Having opened the show with it this morning and given it some thought, I know we’re supposed to dislike Kevin in My Perfect Cousin. But he likes The Human League and University Challenge and proper Subbuteo technique. Apart from the ‘sheepie’, you’d definitely want to hang out with him
November 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Having opened the show with it this morning and given it some thought, I know we’re supposed to dislike Kevin in My Perfect Cousin. But he likes The Human League and University Challenge and proper Subbuteo technique. Apart from the ‘sheepie’, you’d definitely want to hang out with him
In a few mins, (and then @bbcsounds.bsky.social) it's our Freak Zone Art Time Punks special on the more experimental end of new wave. Expect Wire, This Heat, ATV, Television Personalities, Swell Maps, Patti Smith, Television, Pere Ubu, The Fall and more....
November 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
In a few mins, (and then @bbcsounds.bsky.social) it's our Freak Zone Art Time Punks special on the more experimental end of new wave. Expect Wire, This Heat, ATV, Television Personalities, Swell Maps, Patti Smith, Television, Pere Ubu, The Fall and more....
Thanks Eoghan! This is the US edition out next year by the way
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Thanks Eoghan! This is the US edition out next year by the way
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The perfect mix of facts and fun from three genuine experts @paviliontheatre.bsky.social last night, with plenty of #TeamGeorge vs #TeamPaul rivalry for the fans.
Wonderful to have @beatlespod.bsky.social back in the room again, and lovely to meet @stuartmaconie.bsky.social too.
Wonderful to have @beatlespod.bsky.social back in the room again, and lovely to meet @stuartmaconie.bsky.social too.
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The perfect mix of facts and fun from three genuine experts @paviliontheatre.bsky.social last night, with plenty of #TeamGeorge vs #TeamPaul rivalry for the fans.
Wonderful to have @beatlespod.bsky.social back in the room again, and lovely to meet @stuartmaconie.bsky.social too.
Wonderful to have @beatlespod.bsky.social back in the room again, and lovely to meet @stuartmaconie.bsky.social too.
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Catching up with the 6 musics Forever Dark Looong Halloween Freak Zone takeover. It’s a mighty good listen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/.... @stuartmaconie.bsky.social @bbc6music.bsky.social
6 Music's Forever Dark - Looong Halloween Freak Zone takeover - BBC Sounds
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone takeover with a selection of his darkest favourites.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Catching up with the 6 musics Forever Dark Looong Halloween Freak Zone takeover. It’s a mighty good listen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/.... @stuartmaconie.bsky.social @bbc6music.bsky.social
Next Tuesday !
Stuart Maconie x Nothing Is Real | Tue 4 Nov, 8pm - Pavilion Theatre
Join bestselling writer, broadcaster and BBC Radio 6 DJ Stuart Maconie with Jason Carty and Steven Cockcroft - hosts of the #1 Beatles podcast Nothing Is Real - as they discuss the supporting cast who...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Next Tuesday !
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These two @beatlespod.bsky.social @stevenc63.bsky.social are very, very good at what they do .. but they don’t like to talk about it. Come along to Dún Laoghaire on 4th November and find out for yourself.
And author @stuartmaconie.bsky.social will be there too.
@paviliontheatre.bsky.social
And author @stuartmaconie.bsky.social will be there too.
@paviliontheatre.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
These two @beatlespod.bsky.social @stevenc63.bsky.social are very, very good at what they do .. but they don’t like to talk about it. Come along to Dún Laoghaire on 4th November and find out for yourself.
And author @stuartmaconie.bsky.social will be there too.
@paviliontheatre.bsky.social
And author @stuartmaconie.bsky.social will be there too.
@paviliontheatre.bsky.social
Hey! I’m talking Beatles and more in Sheffield tomorrow ( Sunday 19) Wells on Tuesday and Dublin (Nov 4th). Come along !
October 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Hey! I’m talking Beatles and more in Sheffield tomorrow ( Sunday 19) Wells on Tuesday and Dublin (Nov 4th). Come along !
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Happy 60th Birthday, Post Office Tower! Love the bit in @stuartmaconie.bsky.social's Welfare State book about him interviewing Tony Benn there and some PR spotty Herbert keeps trying to get them to use the current brand name without success. Surely now's the time to reopen the rotating restaurant?
October 9, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Happy 60th Birthday, Post Office Tower! Love the bit in @stuartmaconie.bsky.social's Welfare State book about him interviewing Tony Benn there and some PR spotty Herbert keeps trying to get them to use the current brand name without success. Surely now's the time to reopen the rotating restaurant?
I know Handsworth well. I love it. The Soho Road is one of the most vibrant streets in the world. I was attached to the library there for a writing project last year and I wrote a whole chunk about it in my book Hope And Glory. Read it if you get a chance
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I know Handsworth well. I love it. The Soho Road is one of the most vibrant streets in the world. I was attached to the library there for a writing project last year and I wrote a whole chunk about it in my book Hope And Glory. Read it if you get a chance
Thank you!!
This week's Book Choice.
@mikepress.bsky.social reviews @stuartmaconie.bsky.social new Beatles book:
“A vivid portrait of a rich, diverse creative ecosystem. Maconie writes with his trademark wit, warmth, and unerring eye for human detail, a labour of love, a joy to read”
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@mikepress.bsky.social reviews @stuartmaconie.bsky.social new Beatles book:
“A vivid portrait of a rich, diverse creative ecosystem. Maconie writes with his trademark wit, warmth, and unerring eye for human detail, a labour of love, a joy to read”
www.toppermost.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Thank you!!
I’m at the brilliant @otsfestival.bsky.social in Sheffield on Saturday Oct 18th. Come along !
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October 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I’m at the brilliant @otsfestival.bsky.social in Sheffield on Saturday Oct 18th. Come along !
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Freak Zone very soon on 6 Music has a celebration of the new Deluxe Edition of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway (50 years young) plus Black Country New Road, Momus, Glenn Branca, Soft Machine and much much more….
September 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Freak Zone very soon on 6 Music has a celebration of the new Deluxe Edition of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway (50 years young) plus Black Country New Road, Momus, Glenn Branca, Soft Machine and much much more….
I’m pretty agnostic about golf (golfnostic?) but god do I want the Europeans to win this Ryder Cup thing
September 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I’m pretty agnostic about golf (golfnostic?) but god do I want the Europeans to win this Ryder Cup thing
Enjoyed this very much. New events through October in Ilkley, Halifax, Sheffield, Wells, Cheltenham …..
@stuartmaconie.bsky.social being interviewed by @marklewisohn.bsky.social at the Liverpool Beatles Convention this year. A very entertaining feel-good 40 minutes!
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Stuart Maconie in Conversation | International Beatleweek 2025
YouTube video by The Cavern Club Liverpool
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September 28, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Enjoyed this very much. New events through October in Ilkley, Halifax, Sheffield, Wells, Cheltenham …..
Looking forward to this !
September 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Looking forward to this !
Nope. I went straight to Brum to host Freak Zone quiz at Supersonic Festival then played some reggae and northern soul in the lovely 1000 Trades bar for three hours #trojanineverysense
Great to hear @stuartmaconie.bsky.social hosting the @bbc6musicbot.bsky.social funk & soul show. Did you go and have a nap after this morning’s show?
August 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Nope. I went straight to Brum to host Freak Zone quiz at Supersonic Festival then played some reggae and northern soul in the lovely 1000 Trades bar for three hours #trojanineverysense
Watch this space !!
Any chance of reviving the notable podcast guys?
It was really good and very much missed X
It was really good and very much missed X
August 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Watch this space !!
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This is illuminating on the link between classical and pop music from @bbc6music.bsky.social and a great and surprising listen … with @elizabethalker.bsky.social and @stuartmaconie.bsky.social
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone - 20th Century Classical Special - BBC Sounds
Stuart presents a 20th century classical special with special guest Elizabeth Alker.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This is illuminating on the link between classical and pop music from @bbc6music.bsky.social and a great and surprising listen … with @elizabethalker.bsky.social and @stuartmaconie.bsky.social
Thanks Andy! Tonight is a modern classical spesh with @elizabethalker.bsky.social lker
This week's pre @stuartmaconie.bsky.social #Freakzone listening is #JunFukamachi and his 1977 synth take on the fab four classic. Just daft enough whilst still maintaining a degree of respect, it's a perfect aperitif for the best radio show of the week. #VinylCommunity #Vinylsky #NowPlaying
August 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Thanks Andy! Tonight is a modern classical spesh with @elizabethalker.bsky.social lker
Freak Zone at 8pm on @bbc6music.bsky.social is a modern classical special with @elizabethalker.bsky.social !!!
August 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Freak Zone at 8pm on @bbc6music.bsky.social is a modern classical special with @elizabethalker.bsky.social !!!
Be there or, you know …
Lots of great events in the Town festival in Halifax. These are my top tips. I’m hosting @stuartmaconie.bsky.social Book now!
August 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Be there or, you know …