A collection of stories about writers, past and present, in London - and anecdotes of those who live and work in the Arts including episodes of writer and producer Nick Hennegan's weekly radio show, 'Literary London' on Resonance 104.4FM, London's Arts Radio station.
Nick Hennegan - Writer, Producer and Broadcaster
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthdays this week of two of the greatest writers of the last century – Dylan Thomas and Sylvia Plath - in their own words! www.BohemianBritain.com And celebrate writers live every week in London with The London Literary Pub Crawl!
Poet Cahal Dallat talks to Nick Hennegan about a celebration of 150 years of a unique part of London. The area was built specifically to attract artists, writers, poets, painters, and creators. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan talks to writer Sam Cullen about his latest book commemorating some of London's greatest lost pubs. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan is in a pub in Wales, celebrating national poetry of TWO countries. With contributions from T. Lew Jones, Dylan Thomas and John Keats. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of one of the most famous writers of all time - Thomas Stearns Eliot. With contributions from Y.B Yeats... and Taylor Swift! www.BohemianBritain.com
A new season of 'Literary London' on Resonance 104.4fm starts - with the live video on www.BohemianBritain.com. Nick Hennegan talks to Torin Douglas about the Chiswick Book Festival in West London, featuring workshops and events with Jeremy Vine, Jeremy Hunt, Reeta Chakrabarti, Jeffrey Holland, Gill Hornby, Lyse Doucet, Fee Man, Sam Cullen and others. www.ChiswickBookFestival.net
Nick Hennegan goes inside the mind of English writer Aldous Huxley, who discusses a range of profound topics, including the literary contributions of D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce and Marcel Proust. Huxley explores the intricate dynamics of relationships, delving into the complexities of human connections and their impact on individual lives. His thoughts span various elements of life, emphasizing the interplay between personal experiences and broader societal themes. Huxley reflects on the significance of literature as a mirror to the human condition, drawing parallels between the struggles of his contemporaries and his own existential musings. Moreover, he examines the theme of human desire—how it informs our aspirations and often leads to disillusionment. This dialogue between Huxley and the existential questions posed by his literary peers sheds light on the enduring quest for meaning in a rapidly evolving world. Through Huxley's lens, we are invited to consider the depths of creativity, the spiral of thought that connects writers across generations, and the timelessness of the human experience, all while navigating adult themes that challenge societal norms and philosophical boundaries.
Just back from the USA, Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of Ernest Hemingway, one its greatest writers, with some rarely heard recordings.
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of George Orwell and plays some requests - including one of his own songs! www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan introduces a rare conversation with Irish writer and critic Ulick O'Connor on the worldwide influence of W.B. Yeats, live from Dublin's Mill Theatre www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan talks to Irish poet Cahal Dallat about the 150th anniversary of the first Garden Suburb, and its influences, not just in London, but around the world! BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan talks to Cathy about her new one-person theatre show, Cabaret For the End of the World, her new film production company, her start in the arts, working with the likes of Stephen Fry and Cathy Tyson, the 'Me Too' movement and her experiences as a young female producer. BohemianBritian.com
As Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th Birthday, Nick Hennegan looks at his background, legacy… and first appearances in London. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates the Welsh Wizard on International Dylan Thomas Day. www.BohemianBritain.com
As he begins preparations for another Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, Nick Hennegan celebrates the 'Beyond The Fringe' veteran and comedic genius, Alan Bennett.
Nick Hennegan takes an alternative look at William Shakespeare's work with offerings from the likes of Brian Ferry and Annie Lennox! www.BohemianBritain.com
The brilliant actors Juliet Ibberson and Greg Snowden, reprising an award-winning show, A Ghost of A Chance, at the Tabard Theatre in Chiswick, London, W4, nearly three decades after its premiere, talk about their experiences as actors and how to make the most of life as creatives. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates International Women's Day, with poems from Sylvia Plath and the Bronte sisters. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates one of his favourite books and the birthday of its writer, Anthony Burgess - with a podcast from the foundation named after him.
Nick Hennegan's Literary London celebrates St Valentines Day with some Literary Requests... and news about Resonance 104.4fm's fundraising events. https://fundraiser.resonance.fm/ www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates some famous writers birthdays and their quotes on writing... and celebrates a classic UK soap - Crossroads. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates J.R.R. Tolkien's Birthday with some music, famous comments from his letters and tips for writers. Like most writers, even this legend experienced insecurities! www.BohemianBritain.com
George Holmes is a normal boy who lives on a council estate in Birmingham with his younger sister, Libby, his older brother, Andy and his Mom and Dad. Or at least he did! After the White Light and all the adults disappear, a strange voice directs them to Billesley Common in Birmingham. Where they end up by the River Thames in London, meet a strange boy soldier and are stalked by a lethal Lungii War Machine! www.BohemianBritain.com Duration 9′ 18″. Written, Directed and Produced by Nick Hennegan. Original music and studio production by Robb Williams. Thanks to the Cross Keys Pub, Hammersmith, London. Presented by the Maverick People's Theatre Company.
Celebrate this festive season with Nick Hennegan, the WORLD PREMIERE of GEORGE HOLMES AND THE 7 DIMENSIONS - and music from Cerys Matthews and Christmas in Soho, with Boisounds. www.BohemianBritain.com
Our occasional request show, where Nick Hennegan plays your requests... includes George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions, Romeo and Juliet, Wicked and Dylan Thomas. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates the recent birthdays and famous works of writers who have had their books televised - J. G. Ballard and Margaret Atwood. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birth of Bram Stoker, writer of Dracula... and the 'birth' of his new Radio Science-Fiction Young Adult Drama, George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions. Hear the first-ever episode here. www.BohemianBritain.com
George Holmes is a normal boy who lives on a council estate in Birmingham with his younger sister, Libby, his older brother, Andy and his Mom and Dad. George has a bit of trouble with a local bully, but is rescued by his best friend Dermot, who appears on his bike and gives George a lift home. But then at home, a strange event happens that will change George's life forever... Duration 7' 26". Written, Directed and Produced by Nick Hennegan. Original music and studio production by Robb Williams. Thanks to the Cross Keys Pub, Hammersmith, London. Starring Lucy Barton, Rebecca Bright, Grace Manson, Nick Hennegan and Henry Richards. With Rebecca Raybone. Voiceover Mason Laird. Would you like to hear more? Mail: nick @ bohemianbritain.com
The Beatles were the biggest band in the world. Nick Hennegan celebrates the life - and death - of founder John Lennon. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan is in Wales talking about a new Young Adult Fantasy, George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions, a lovely country, and Dylan Thomas. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan on his new Literary Pub Crawl at the Edinburgh Fringe and Scotland's greatest poet.
Nick Hennegan looks forward to performing at the World's biggest open arts festival in Edinburgh on Resonance 104.4fm and BohemianBritain.com. There's music and speech from some new shows and some classics, including The Choir of Man and Guy Masterson. www.BohemianBritain.com
Before his appearance with the First 30th Anniversary London Edinburgh Literary Pub Crawl at the Edinburgh Fringe this year, Nick Hennegan shares some of his Scottish discoveries! There's more information on his show HERE www.BohemianBritain.com
With England in the final of the European Football Cup in Germany, Nick Hennegan looks back at 60 years of Football songs and the drama and excitement shared by millions. Not just in England! www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan looks back at previous Edinburgh fringes, music and programmes - and looks forward to this coming August. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday, works, influences and inspirations of writer George Orwell. www.BohemianBritain.com
Megan Prescott shot to fame at the age of 15 in the hit Channel Four TV show ‘Skins'. After the show finished, she took regular jobs. She was working seven days a week, and struggling to find opportunities to write and create, when a friend suggested she try sex work. She's now selling nude photographs of herself… to raise money to fund her first-ever Edinburgh Fringe production. She talks to Nick Hennegan about her career, autism, sex work… and the Edinburgh Fringe. See the video at www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan looks at Wales, Dylan Thomas, the Edinburgh Fringe, Skins on Channel Four, Winston Churchill and the 80th anniversary of D-Day! www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan plays requests from his world-wide audience featuring poetry and music from Dylan Thomas, Cerys Mathews, Robb Williams and Romeo and Juliet! www.BohemianBritain.com
Celebrating Shakespeare's Birthday, Nick Hennegan talks about his links to the Bard and features speeches by the classic actors Sir Laurence Olivier, Sir John Gielgud and music from 'Shakespeare In Love.' www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates a birthday and a deathday! Nick Hornby and Lord Byron! And plays music from the acclaimed theatre production, inspired by Byron and Shelly's time in Greece - 'The Birth of Frankenstein' by Robb Williams. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates a number of creative events this week from William Wordsworth, Seamus Heaney... and Paul McCartney and Wings... www.BohemianBritain.com
Currently starring in The Appraisal by Tim Marriott at Theatre At The Tabard in London, actor and producer Angela Bull talks to Nick Hennegan about her life and career on stage and on TV - and has some sound advice for new actors. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates St Patrick's Day with a rare recording of writer Seán O'Casey talking about his work... and leads us on a London Pub Crawl around some of the favourite haunts of Charles Dickens! www.BohemianBritain.com
Best known for his role in the hit TV sitcom, 'The Brittas Empire', Tim Marriott took seventeen years out of his acting career... to be a teacher. Now his original productions are acclaimed around the world and his latest hit - Appraisal is coming to Theatre at The Tabard in London. He talks to Nick Hennegan about his bohemian story. (To read a review of the original Edinburgh production of Appraisal, see http://bohemianbritain.com/2022/08/28/the-appraisal-edinburgh-fringe-22/ )
Nick Hennegan celebrates World Poetry Day with poems from the great American 'Beats' - Alan Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan plays music and poetry celebrating International Women's Day www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan talks to writer and performer June Carryl about 'Blue' her award-winning star vehicle, premiering in London and dealing with race, Society and the Police. They talk about growing up and her writing practice and background. See the live video at www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of W.H Auden and Samual Pepys - and links to a certain British Film! www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan talks to veteran British Comedy Actor Jeffrey Holland about his new play ‘After All These Years' and his time with British Comedy classics, ‘Hi Di Hi!', ‘You Rang M'Lord?' and ‘Dad's Army' See the video at - www.BohemianBritain.com
Guy Masterson talks to Nick Hennegan about life as an artist and performer. www.BohemianBritain.com
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