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September 17, 2024
Books and Tunes Episode 10 – Ella Cook and Liz Middleton
Books and Tunes on West Wilts Radio episode 10, features writer Ella Cook talk about In her new novel, Second Chances at the Little Village Sanctuary, and Liz Middleton on her memoir of the effects of conflict through the lense of the experiences of her family members of the First World War
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August 28, 2024
Books & Tunes Episode 9 – Daryl Easlea and Anka B Troitsky
In this episode of Books and Tunes, I chat to writer, DJ, host and all round music expert, Daryl Easlea about his love of music and his latest book, Whatever Happened to Slade.
And sci-fi writer, Anka B Troitsky on her Who is Vist series of novels.
Plus the playlist is: musicians who have appeared in films.
https://www.mixcloud.com/West_Wilts_Radio/books-tunes-9-daryl-easlea-and-anka-b-troitsky-9-280724/
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July 31, 2024
Castaway Books with Deborah Klee
I really enjoyed talking to author, Deborah Klee on her Castaway Books Podcast, about the novels I’d take with me to a desert island.
You can watch and listen to the interview here:
https://deborahklee.com/castaway-books-with-guest-chris-penhall/
The books I chose were:
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S.Lewis
The Three Musketeers by Alexander Dumas
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Bridget Jones Diary by Helen Fielding
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
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July 29, 2024
Books and Tunes Episode 8 – Hannah Robinson and Deborah Klee
Books and Tunes episode 8 is now available on listen again on West Wilts Radio.
Author and scriptwriter Hannah Robinson chats about her guidebook, Secret Edinburgh An Unusual Guide . She also runs her own animation company Palindromicals and works with Sir Lenny Henry – she was recently the script editor for ITV’s Three Little Birds, so lots to talk about.And novelist, Deborah Klée Author talks about her books – in particular, one of my favourites, The Borrowed Boy, and her podcast, The Mindful Writer.And the playlist for his one is Places:https://westwiltsradio.com/shows/books-tunes-episode-with-chris-penhall-8-270624-4m-ago/The post Books and Tunes Episode 8 – Hannah Robinson and Deborah Klee appeared first on Chris Penhall.
Books and Tunes Episode 8
Books and Tunes episode 8 is now available on listen again on West Wilts Radio.
Author and scriptwriter Hannah Robinson chats about her guidebook, Secret Edinburgh An Unusual Guide . She also runs her own animation company Palindromicals and works with Sir Lenny Henry – she was recently the script editor for ITV’s Three Little Birds, so lots to talk about.And novelist, Deborah Klée Author talks about her books – in particular, one of my favourites, The Borrowed Boy, and her podcast, The Mindful Writer.And the playlist for his one is Places:https://westwiltsradio.com/shows/books-tunes-episode-with-chris-penhall-8-270624-4m-ago/The post Books and Tunes Episode 8 appeared first on Chris Penhall.
June 26, 2024
Books and Tunes Episode 7
Books and Tunes Episode 7 on West Wilts Radio is now available to listen to online.
And its a romance special, with award-winning novelist, Julie Haworth, who’s newest book, New Beginnings at the Cosy Cat Cafe is out in July, and JOFFE BOOKS and Choc Lit author Sally Jenkins, who chats about her writing, including her latest, Waiting for Bright New Future.
And the playlist is obviously – romance. And we start with the Darkness..https://westwiltsradio.com/shows/books-and-tunes-7-with-chris-penhall/The post Books and Tunes Episode 7 appeared first on Chris Penhall.
June 12, 2024
Books and Tunes Episode 6 – Ray Clark and Anni Rose
Books and Tunes Episode 6 is now available to listen to online, featuring writer Sony-Award winning author, Ray Clark talking about the third edition of his book Radio Caroline: The True Story of the Boat That Rocked, and Anni Rose, chatting about her Recipe for Love series of books and where she gets her inspiraiton from
You can listen to the full episode here: https://westwiltsradio.com/shows/books-and-tunes-with-chris-penhall-6-060524-final/
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May 8, 2024
Books and Tunes episode 5
Books and Tunes episode 5 is available to listen on the listen again link!
It features businesswoman, motivational speaker and author, Mandie Holgate on her book, Fight the Fear.
And Victoria Cornwall discusses her latest book, The Paris Affair, and how the county of her birth (the clue is in her name!) inspires her writing
Plus the playlist is Songs That Made Such an Impression On Me I Remember Where I Was When I First Heard Them:
Click here to listen https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/e2jdii3
or here: https://westwiltsradio.com/shows/books-and-tunes-with-chris-penhall-5-180424/
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April 12, 2024
Books and Tunes Radio Show – Episodes 1 to 4
I’ve just started producing and presenting a programme all about books …and tunes…(clues in the title!) for West Wilts Radio.
It’s basically me talking to authors and readers and books for an hour.
It’s available to listen live on West Wilts Radio on Sundays between 10 and 11, then repeated Mondays at 4pm and Thursdays at 10am
And its also available on the listen again link. There’s more to come, but here is information about the first four episodes and how to lsiten
Episode 1 features: Author of uplifting romance, Lizzie Chantree and member of the Bumbling Book Club, Peter Dixon, plus avid reader Deborah Stephenson chats about books she’s enjoying at the moment. Click on the link to listen
https://westwiltsradio.com/shows/books-and-tunes-episode-1-250124/
Episode 2 features: writer, broadcaster and charity worker, Tony Fisher on his venture into writing after many years interviewing writers and writer Kirsty Ferry on romcoms, gothic novels, time-slips, ghosts and much more. Plus avid reader, Jill Jones on what books she loves. Click on the link to listen:
https://westwiltsradio.com/shows/books-and-tunes-with-chris-penhall-2-250224/
Episode 3 features: Author Morton S Gray on her Borteen Bay series of books and writer of humorous horror, Robin Bailes:
Click on the link to listen:
https://westwiltsradio.com/shows/books-and-tunes-ep-3-with-chris-penhall-100324/
Episode 4 features: Julie Finch, CEO of the Hay Book Festival about this year’s event, author of cold war thrillers, Mark Butterworth and writer and book cover designer Berni Stevens. Click on the link to listen
https://westwiltsradio.com/shows/books-and-tunes-with-chris-penhall-4-240324/
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March 28, 2024
Me chatting to BBC Upload for the East presenter, Rob Jelly, on World Book Day
I do enjoy chatting about writing and books, so was thrilled to be invited on to BBC Upload for the East by Rob Jelly to do just that on World Book Day. Here’s the interview
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