Whether you’ve realised it or not we’re changing the way we write history. In years gone by our history books were written by the wealthy and elite. The lives of everyday people where seen through a periscope of privilege, with glimpses of ordinary lives seen only through letters or a second hand perspective. In … Continue reading
This week we have the most important election in a generation. With the rise of fringe parties like the SNP, Green’s and UKIP, we could permanently throw out our traditional two party system and we could see real change in the way we do politics in this country. Tonight Joey Essex’s political documentary will air … Continue reading
I did an interview with Radio Gorgeous about my time with the Yoruk for my BBC documentary Tribal Wives. Radio Gorgeous is a daily podcast irreverent & honest interviews, life stories, conversations & debate. Before my interview, this episode talks about the recent controversy with Page 3. Tribal Wives part from: 11:00 Click on his … Continue reading
Before my tribal experience I would have said I was morning person. I love a spot of sleep and I would always prefer an early night with a bright start. But the reality of waking up with a film crew at the bottom of your bed changes all that quite quickly. No alarm clocks, no … Continue reading
This week four years ago you would have been able to see me on the telly living with a tribe. Anyone who has spent more than a few minutes with me will know all about this. I’m that annoying person who will casually throw in anecdotes about my misadventures on the mountain plateau like its … Continue reading
Journalist, broadcaster and culture buff Jon Ronson describes Them as the first time he really found his voice, the book published in 2001 was born out of a Channel 4 documentary called Tottenham Ayatollah. This was where he spent a year with Omar Bakri Mohammed the Islamic militant who features in the first chapter of … Continue reading
Embracing wild time from step one
Is there any way to write something here that isn't going to sound ridiculous?
