Celebrity Interviews
Jeff Stelling - I owe it all to Hartlepool
April 13th 2012
To many armchair fans he’s the face of football but Hartlepool-born Jeff Stelling is also passionate about the North East, as Andy Greeves reports
TV Presenter Nicholas Owen on learning his trade in the North East
February 22nd 2012
Nicholas Owen recalls his early days as a television news reporter in the North East
Viz creator turned stand up comedian Simon Donald reflects on life on stage
December 19th 2011
Viz creator Simon Donald explains why he prefers a refined arts centre crowd to a rowdy comedy club Interview by Paul Mackenzie Main photography by Kirsty Thompson
Dragons’ Den Duncan Bannatyne’s love of Stockton on Tees
December 6th 2011
Duncan Bannatyne’s North East love affair almost failed to spark but now the Dragons’ Den star is here to stay
Geordie superstars Ant & Dec at ‘home’ in Newcastle
October 14th 2011
Despite having lived outside the North East since 1994, Newcastle-born TV presenters Ant & Dec tell Andy Greeves why they will always regard Tyneside as home
Steve Cram – once a runner, always a runner
October 8th 2011
The idea for “Britain’s most beautiful marathon” came from a bike ride. Roger Tames has been talking to the legend of the track who’s still full of the joys of running
BBC Newcastle’s Alfie Joey does stand-up every day
August 11th 2011
Stand-up comedian Alfie Joey has carved out a new career anchoring BBC Newcastle’s popular breakfast show with fellow presenter Charlie Charlton. Michael Hamilton asks him the questions Pictures courtesy of Alfie Joey and Doug Pittman
Suzi Perry warns bikers to protect their hearing
July 12th 2011
TV PRESENTER Suzi Perry, the face of premier motorcycle racing series MotoGP, has revealed that her love...
Billingham’s ‘Billy Elliot’ Jamie Bell finds big shoes to fill
June 30th 2011
In an exclusive interview, Sophy Grimshaw talks to Billingham’s favourite tap dancer, Jamie Bell, on growing up without Billy Elliot
Paul Rodgers – a Northern soul
May 6th 2011
Teesside star Paul Rodgers is the finest blues and soul singer of his generation. He was back in Newcastle in April on his new solo UK tour and Michael Hamilton caught up with him All pictures courtesy of Paul Rodgers
Sunderland crooner, Shaun Foster Conley makes it big on TV’s Benidorm
April 8th 2011
Hit TV comedy Benidorm's newest star is upcoming Wearside singer Shaun Foster Conley, playing himself. Michael Hamilton caught up with North East contingent
Newcastle United fans are warming to the gaffer
March 26th 2011
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is approaching the end of one of the most challenging seasons of his career. Roger Tames assesses how the latest man at the United helm has adjusted to life at St James’ Park
Ashley Jensen Interview
March 17th 2011
Another of our exports to Hollywood has hit the big time; things became very Ugly Betty for the versatile Ashley Jensen.
Newcastle’s Viz creator turns to stand-up comedy
January 19th 2011
Geordie Simon Donald and brother Chris were the masterminds behind the Viz comic phenomenon. Created in their bedroom in Newcastle in 1979, it went on to top a million sales. Thirty years on, Simon is forging a new career as a top stand-up comedian
Geordie rock legends Lindisfarne – where are they now?
January 18th 2011
It’s 40 years since North East cult band Lindisfarne topped the charts with their Geordie anthem album, Fog on the Tyne. Michael Hamilton catches up with the surviving members of the original line-up and finds out what they are up to now
Sue Perkins on 'Giles And Sue Live The Good Life' & greetings cards
December 17th 2010
Sue Perkins talks to us about her BBC2 series ‘Giles And Sue Live The Good Life’, and a new survey regarding writing in greetings cards...
The Dream Sellers – Lindisfarne celebrate 40 years
November 16th 2010
It’s 40 years this month since Tyneside folk-rock legends Lindisfarne changed the face of music with their debut album, Nicely Out of Tune. Founder member Ray Laidlaw takes a trip down memory lane with Michael Hamilton
Dizzy heights of a Newcastle Falcons legend
October 18th 2010
Rugby life in the North East has changed dramatically during Newcastle Falcons’ time in the top flight. Roger Tames talks to the local lad who’s experienced the whole journey
Restoration Man George Clarke craves the Roker Roar
October 7th 2010
Sunderland-born architect George Clarke has become the face of Channel 4 property with his TV shows The Restoration Man and The Home Show. He talks to Michael Hamilton about his television fame
Geordie acting greats enact Joe Maddison’s War
September 27th 2010
North East actors Robson Green and Kevin Whately talk about starring together on TV for the first time in the smash ITV drama Joe Maddison’s War - just out on DVD
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