Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Gillespie Sells

This month's guests are Shakina Nayfack, Ashley Robinson, and Dan Gillespie Sells, who have turned an iconic 1970s play into a musical, and arts journalist Billy McEntee.

Would you wear a jerkin?Welcome back to The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast, this week we found out that Captain Crapbeard has a big bum big bum and he still turns ladies on…We saw January out with a jan-packed week of guests, starting with Louise Wener from the band Sleeper, who are going on tour to celebrate 30 years of ‘Inbetweener', and Chris looked back on his memory (or lack of) from the last time he went to a Sleeper gig.Then we switched gear with F1 legend David Coulthard, who answered all our car racing questions and showed off his engine knowledge. If one David isn't enough, we also had David Baddiel and his good friend Dan Gillespie Sells (that's a lot of names), who told Chris and the team all about the brand new musical they've made of David's book: ‘The Parent Agency'.Last but certainly not least, we hit top gear with Richard Hammond himself. Chris and the team chatted to Richard about the new season of his podcast Who Are We Now, and whether he can or can't daydream…We know you didn't ask for more, but we have a bit of this:The return of the Pubcast!Jammy James is jammy againI'm brown da ba dee da ba di Enjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio XWeekdays 6:30am - 10am

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the story of one 16 year-old who overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight with Everybody's Talking About Jamie as the current tour visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre for the dry run on Friday 13 October at 7.30pm with description by Professional Audio Describers Jonathan Nash and Julia Grundy.. About Everybody's Talking About Jamie WINNER! Best New Musical, WhatsOnStage Awards, London. Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, sold-out UK & Ireland Tour and Amazon studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie is on tour again. Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn't quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight. This ‘Funny, outrageous, touching' (Daily Telegraph), musical sensation is to be experienced by all the family and not to be missed! Casting includes Ivano Turco as Jamie (Get Up, Stand Up, Bad Cinderella), John Partridge as Hugo/Loco Chanelle (Cabaret, La Cage Aux Folles, Chicago, Eastenders), Shobna Gulati as Ray (The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Coronation Street, Brassic), Hayley Tamaddon as Miss Hedge (Dancing On Ice, Everybody's Talking About Jamie), Rebecca McKinnis as Margaret (Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Dear Evan Hansen, We Will Rock You, Les Miserables) and Talia Palamathanan as Pritti (Everybody's Talking About Jamie Tour and film). Set to an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who). Choreographed by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince (Into The Hoods, Some Like It Hip Hop, SYLVIA, Message In A Bottle). For more about Everybody's Talking About Jamie and the current tour do visit the following website -https://everybodystalkingaboutjamie.co.uk Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing the story of one 16 year-old who overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight with Everybody's Talking About Jamie as the current tour visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre for the dry run on Friday 13 October at 7.30pm with description by Professional Audio Describers Jonathan Nash and Julia Grundy.. About Everybody's Talking About Jamie WINNER! Best New Musical, WhatsOnStage Awards, London. Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, sold-out UK & Ireland Tour and Amazon studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie is on tour again. Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn't quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight. This ‘Funny, outrageous, touching' (Daily Telegraph), musical sensation is to be experienced by all the family and not to be missed! Casting includes Ivano Turco as Jamie (Get Up, Stand Up, Bad Cinderella), John Partridge as Hugo/Loco Chanelle (Cabaret, La Cage Aux Folles, Chicago, Eastenders), Shobna Gulati as Ray (The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Coronation Street, Brassic), Hayley Tamaddon as Miss Hedge (Dancing On Ice, Everybody's Talking About Jamie), Rebecca McKinnis as Margaret (Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Dear Evan Hansen, We Will Rock You, Les Miserables) and Talia Palamathanan as Pritti (Everybody's Talking About Jamie Tour and film). Set to an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who). Choreographed by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince (Into The Hoods, Some Like It Hip Hop, SYLVIA, Message In A Bottle). For more about Everybody's Talking About Jamie and the current tour do visit the following website -https://everybodystalkingaboutjamie.co.uk Image: RNIB Connect Radio Bright Green 20th Anniversary Logo

Author and broadcaster Matt Cain takes a look at the legacy of Section 28, the ruling that saw any mention of LGTBQ+ banned from the classroom. To mark twenty years since the act was repealed Matt gathers 3 queer young people to hear tales from writer Juno Dawson, musician Dan Gillespie Sells, headteacher John Naples-Campell and former teacher Catherline Lee MBE to reflect on how being queer in the classroom has changed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into a world of impactful theatre as we unpack the latest podcast episode. We kick things off with Grenfell: in the words of survivors at the National Theatre. This powerful verbatim play draws directly from the testimonies of the residents at the heart of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. With six years passed since the devastating event, the interviews with survivors and bereaved individuals lay bare the shocking impact of the failures that led to this national disaster. Gillian Slovo masterfully weaves these voices into a narrative that raises urgent questions about prevention and justice. Co-directed by Phyllida Lloyd and Anthony Simpson-Pike, the play delves into the resilience of a community fighting for justice, forming part of the National Theatre's ongoing creative engagement with North Kensington.Switching gears, we dive into the sensational world of Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors. Back by popular demand for a second year, this West End hit brings history to life in a hilariously gruesome manner. From the notorious Henries to the treacherous reign of Elizabeth, audiences are treated to legends, lies, and the nastiest bits of the torturous Tudors. Prepare for headless wives, punch-ups with the Pope, Bloody Mary, and even surviving the Spanish Armada. It's a history lesson with a twist that's sure to keep you entertained and educated.Lastly, we delve into the world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, a poignant new play with music based on Annie Proulx's acclaimed short story. Under the direction of Jonathan Butterell, the production stars Broadway and silver screen names Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges, both making their West End debuts. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of 1963 Wyoming, where Ennis and Jack's lives are forever altered by their time working on Brokeback Mountain. Dan Gillespie Sells' emotionally charged Country and Western songs beautifully underscore this tale of forbidden love and its heartrending consequences over two decades. The production also features the remarkable Eddi Reader and her onstage Country and Western band, adding an additional layer of musical depth.Get ready to immerse yourself in these thought-provoking and captivating theatrical experiences in the latest episode.

Dan Gillespie Sells is perhaps best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the rock group The Feeling. Outside of the band Dan has been very busy, composing the score for the hit west end musicial Everybody's Talking About Jamie and, more recently, Brokeback Mountain.Dan chats to Steve about his coming out journey, the beginnings of The Feeling, working on West End musicals and some exciting projects still in the works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brokeback Mountain on stage: musician and librettist Dan Gillespie Sells discusses writing the songs for a new stage production of Brokeback Mountain, adapted from Annie Proulx's short story about the romance between two men working as sheep herders in 1960s Wyoming. Venice Architecture Biennale: the exhibition at the British Pavilion this year draws on traditions practised by different diaspora communities in the UK - such as Jamaicans playing dominoes and Cypriots cooking outside - and explores how they occupy space, so this can be included in planning the built environment. Two of the curators, Meneesha Kellay and Joseph Henry, discuss how architecture goes beyond buildings and economic structures. Plus art generates art in Malaysian novelist Tan Twan Eng's new book The House of Doors, inspired in part by the life of William Somerset Maugham and the stories he wrote drawing on his travels in Malaysia. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Julian May

The Feeling frontman Dan Gillespie Sells tells us all about the brand new musical adaptation of Brokeback Mountain, the gang have a theory about Vassos and Chris's son Noah has aspirational plans for his day off school.Join Chris, Vassos, Rachel, Sinead and the team every weekday for laughs with the listeners, the greatest guests, and a pinch of the papers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who better than panto legends Biggins and Su Pollard to pair up for our Christmas special? They take us on a journey through foul-mouthed nine year-olds, The Hoff's wife's Poundland fail, pyrotechnics disasters, getting fresh with waiters at Joe Allen's, Matt Hancock ruining I'm a Celebrity, traditions and superstitions, the joys of dragging up, and a tribute to their dear departed friend, Ruth Madoc.Introduced by Samantha Bond. Music by Dan Gillespie Sells. To make a donation to help UK theatre workers in financial need, please click on this link: https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/Produced by Robert Rees and executive produced by Kevin Mundye and Rich Evans. Artwork by Ollie at Feast Creative.Editing by Matt and Scott at Podmonkey. Acting for Others Presents… is a Simple Beast Production.With thanks to the Rockliffe Hall Hotel in Darlington. Merry Christmas to all our lovely listeners. Thank you for your support! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A real-life Dame and a fictional Lady - Eileen Atkins and Adjoa Andoh, Bridgerton's Lady Danbury - pair up to discover they're kindred spirits, with a surprising amount in common. Their wide-ranging conversation takes in Eileen's working class roots, her pushy stage mum, a naughty deception that paid off at the Guildhall, the letters of Virginia Woolf, co-creating two TV juggernauts - Upstairs, Downstairs and The House of Elliot, and how to stay young and limber; and Adjoa's teenage yearning to be on the stage, quitting her Law degree to follow her dreams, her textbook 80s life on the road with a feminist touring company, the magic of actors and audiences coming together in theatre, and the joy of Shonda Rhimes. Introduced by Samantha Bond. Music by Dan Gillespie Sells. To make a donation to help UK theatre workers in financial need, please click on this link: https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/Produced by Robert Rees and executive produced by Kevin Mundye and Rich Evans. Artwork by Ollie at Feast Creative.Editing by Matt and Scott at Podmonkey. Acting for Others Presents… is a Simple Beast Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our favourite uproarious octogenarians come together for a very entertaining episode, taking in everything from Derek's late-onset stagefright, Miriam's first years out of the closet, being mentored by Laurence Olivier, working with Alec Guiness, Harold Pinter's sizable member, an embarrassing moment involving Boris Karloff's widow, a tale about Oscar Wilde, being broken by sadistic directors, spending time on location with Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe, Miriam's Jewish ancestry and so much more… Introduced by Samantha Bond. Music by Dan Gillespie Sells. To make a donation to help UK theatre workers in financial need, please click on this link: https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/Produced by Robert Rees and executive produced by Kevin Mundye and Rich Evans. Artwork by Ollie at Feast Creative.Editing by Matt and Scott at Podmonkey. Acting for Others Presents… is a Simple Beast Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte pairs up with the star of The Watcher and The Undoing to discuss roots, race and identity, career highs after the age of 50, a shared love of fashion, and childhood icons Moira Stewart and Penelope Keith.Introduced by Samantha Bond. Music by Dan Gillespie Sells. To make a donation to help UK theatre workers in financial need, please click on this link: https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/Produced by Robert Rees and executive produced by Kevin Mundye. Artwork by Ollie at Feast Creative.Editing by Matt and Scott at Podmonkey. Acting for Others Presents… is a Simple Beast Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Tennant and Paapa Essiedu discuss the perils of taking on Hamlet, Bond rumours, shit-humbling, the weirdness of Doctor Who-level stardom, and being gripped by the fear. The episode was recorded in March 2022 over Zoom.To make a donation to help UK theatre workers in financial need, please click on this link: https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/Introduced by Samantha Bond.Music by Dan Gillespie Sells. Artwork by Ollie Rosser at Feast Creative.Editing by Tom Guest, and Scott at Podmonkey.The producer is Robert Rees and the executive producer is Kevin Mundye.This is a Simple Beast Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Gillespie Sells is frontman of indie pop-band, The Feeling and composed the music for West End Musical, Everyone's Talking About Jamie. He grew up in a queer household with his two lesbian mums and gay uncle - as-well as remaining close to his dad. His mother is at heart of the gay rights movement as-well as being a disability rights campaigner. Dan's upbringing allowed him to have a unique upbringing that nurtured his identity. Glyn finds out the impact on having creative and emotional freedom within his family and how he carved his own career path in a world that wasn't always as welcoming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dame Judi and Olly are, maybe surprisingly, pals of yore, and in the inaugural episode they reunite to gossip about Judi's mice infestation, her new tattoo and the impossibility of making Ben Whishaw corpse, and Olly's solo musical pivot, It's a Sin and finding confidence as a performer. The episode was recorded in February 2022 over Zoom. Introduced by Samantha Bond and music by Dan Gillespie Sells.To make a donation to help UK theatre workers in financial need, please click on this link: https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/A Simple Beast Production. Produced by Robert Rees and executive produced by Kevin Mundye.Editing by Matt and Scott at Podmonkey.Artwork by Ollie at Feast Creative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acting for Others Presents... pairs up the UK's brightest stars of stage and screen - Dame Judi Dench, Olly Alexander, David Tennant, Paapa Essiedu, Noma Dumezweni, Golda Rosheuvel, Miriam Margolyes, Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame Eileen Atkins, Adjoa Andoh and more - for intimate conversations about their passion for theatre, the art of storytelling, triumphs and trials, loves and losses and a whole lot more. Introduced by Samantha Bond. The first six episodes start dropping on Tuesday, October 11th 2022. All revenue generated by the podcast will go to the charity, Acting for Others, which supports UK theatre workers in financial need. The executive producer is Kevin Mundye, the producer is Robert Rees. Music by Dan Gillespie Sells. Artwork by Ollie at Feast. Editing by Scott and Matt at Podmonkey. This is a Simple Beast production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Gillespie Sells joins Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Richard Coles. The lead singer with The Feeling, who also composed the music for Everybody's Talking About Jamie, met his fellow band members at the BRIT School aged 16 and they've been collaborating ever since. Their latest album is Loss Hope Love, containing the single On the Edge, and they are touring next month. Susan Cousins was abandoned as a baby in India. After being adopted she grew up predominantly in the UK but experienced difficulties, which she is now addressing as an adult through her work. Patrick van der Vorst always wanted to work in the art world. He succeeded, and even gained funding for his company on Dragons' Den. But he's changed career and is now a trainee priest. Karen Carney shares her Inheritance Tracks: Say You'll Be There by the Spice Girls and Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond. Lucy Edwards lost her sight suddenly at the age of 17. She made a video called “Blind Girl Does Her Own Make-Up”, ditched her plans to be a lawyer, did a journalism apprenticeship and took up social media on a mission to represent sight loss. Now she has a popular TikTok account with 1.8 million followers, a haircare sponsorship, and was the first person with sight loss to present on BBC Radio 1. Producer: Claire Bartleet

Susan Cousins, Patrick van der Vorst, Karen Carney shares her tracks and Lucy Edwards

Ali Jones is back talking to our best-loved creatives about how they caught their breaks. This week Ali chats to singer-songwriter Dan Gillespie Sells. Dan is best known as the frontman of The Feeling but is also the musical mind behind the BAFTA nominated Everybody's Talking About Jamie .   Dan talks to Ali about how far he's come from playing piano in his dad's living room, the importance of surrounding yourself with people who push you, and how The Feeling boys have remained his musical family in many guises. This WDIAGR episode is sponsored by YunoJuno Freelance Marketplace.

Your favourite 2000s pop explorers are back celebrating Sophie Ellis-Bextor! Today the sun's on us and we are groovejetting to 2007 for "Trip The Light Fantastic" to coincide with the album's 15th anniversary. You may know the killer singles 'Catch You', 'Me And My Imagination' and 'Today The Sun's On Us' but Joel and David are here to bring you many more highlights from the album. This brilliant body of work was the dawn of a new era for Dame Sophie - personally and creatively. An underrated and classy pop album, we hear our Soph bringing together new wave, disco, electro-pop and touch of indie-pop sensibilities with Grade A songwriting! Xenomania, Hannah Robinson, Cathy Dennis, Greg Kurstin, Eg White, Dan Gillespie Sells of The Feeling, and Fred Schenider of B-52's are just some of the top notch songwriters and producers involved. Hit 'play' right now for a Supersonic nostalgic pop experience! You can also catch up on our Sophie Ellis-Bextor Part 1 episode, where we cover her "Read My Lips" and "Shoot From The Hip" album eras. Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Check out our Spotify playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/1c3ks5jdh2x4j7jdg1o0aglwg Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

With the return of Virgin Radio Pride, and Pride season itself fast approaching, this week on the Virgin Radio Pridecast, Alex Milsom and Shivani Dave are looking at Pride events; how they started, their purpose, and how they are evolving. They'll hear from activist Tony Openshaw on attending one of the first Pride marches, and singers Conleth Kane and Dan Gillespie Sells on Pride being both a protest and a celebration. They'll also hear from student and journalist Mishti Ali on ‘pinkwashing' at Pride, as well as Carl Austin Behan OBE, who is currently the LGBT advisor to the Mayor of Greater Manchester, on the importance of smaller, local Pride events. All that, plus Daryl Jackson is here as always with your Virgin Radio Pride Weekly Update!Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

City of Dreams by Talking Heads and Together Again by Janet Jackson.

Kate Nash joins Richard Coles and Nikki Bedi. The singer and actress talks about why going back on tour is so important, the steps taken to achieve longevity in the music industry, the 15th anniversary of her debut album Made of Bricks and life in LA. Anna Kilpatrick's life changed dramatically after her husband had a stroke age 38. She's now an advocate for making the best of what you have, and living well with less. Matt Whyman has trouble saying no. When asked to be an agony uncle, he said yes, despite having no experience whatsoever. Matt's stint as Bliss Magazine's Love Doctor lasted 18 years. His inability to say no also led to his garden being destroyed by pet pigs and his time consumed with the desire to run ultramarathons. Dan Gillespie Sells shares his Inheritance Tracks: City of Dreams by Talking Heads and Together Again by Janet Jackson. Emma Kennedy is a best-selling author and TV writer, actor and presenter. Following the death of her mother, Emma found letters that her mother Brenda had written to her. They helped Emma understand her mother better – someone she had always had a complicated relationship with. Kate Nash's UK tour starts on May 23rd in Brighton and then continues at various venues until the 1st June, in Birmingham. More details at katenash.com Failure is an Option by Matt Whyman is out now. The Feelings' new album, Love. Hope. Loss is released on 6th May. They are touring the UK in October this year. Letters From Brenda by Emma Kennedy is published on the 12th May. Producer: Claire Bartleet Editor: Richard Hooper

The latest musician joining Chris for a chat about the fine art of music making is Dan Gillespie Sells, frontman for the award-winning pop-rock band The Feeling. Topics covered in the expansive interview include forming The Feeling with his school pals, growing up as an indie kid, his part in the runaway success that is Everybody's Talking About Jamie and music as an escape from life's troubles.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie screenwriter and playwright Tom MacRae joins host Robert Peterpaul to discuss adapting the musical into an Amazon film with his friends, advice for aspiring writers, and much more. Tom MacRae is a BAFTA and Olivier award-nominated screenwriter, playwright, lyricist, producer and author Tom MacRae. Born in Northampton, Tom relocated to Los Angeles in 2017 to work as a writer and producer on the US TV show The Librarians. On British television he is the creator, writer and producer of the Comedy Central sit-com Threesome, as well as contributing to many other TV shows, including Doctor Who. Tom adapted his stage play and lyrics for Everybody's Talking About Jamie into the Amazon Prime movie version released in 2021, reuniting with his friends Jonathan Butterell and Dan Gillespie Sells to bring Jamie's story to the big screen, and writing a few new songs in the process. Tom is now working on a variety of exciting secret projects for stage, screen and television which I wish we could've talked about. He lives in Los Angeles with two cats and one husband. Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Follow Tom MacRae: @tommacwriter Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Donate to Save the Children: https://www.savethechildren.org Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out of the Darkness, and into the Spotlight! Everybody's talking about Jamie! (2021) Well...Chad, Stuart, Bear, and I... but is anyone truly listening?! Strap on your Ruby Red Pumps as we dive in and find out if this Over the Top film adaptation lives up to the hype of the Hit Broadway Musical. And you didn't even know it...Everybody's talking about Jamie (2021)  Directed by Jonathan Butterell, Dan Gillespie Sells, and Tom MacRae. Written by Jonathan Butterell and Tom MacRae  Starring Max Harwood, Richard E. Grant, and Lauren Patel.  A teenager from Sheffield, England wants to be a drag queen and will prove his haters wrong when he goes to prom in drag. Hear this episode early on Patreon!  http://patreon.com/rwacpodMerch Store: https://rwacshop.online/RWACpod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rwacpodFollow on IG:  @RWACpodWhere to find the Rebels:Stefan: @sjmaroni on IGBearSailorMoon: @bearsailormooonon all social mediaCarlotta Carlisle: @carlottacarlisle on IG / Carlotta1987 on RedBubbleChad: @cski01 on IGPJ: @xndra_design on IGStu: @janikon_ on IG & TikTokSupport the show

Joining the ranks of Ryan Murphy and Greg Berlanti in elevating LGBTQ characters and voices, writer Tom MacRae made his US film debut with EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE. The show itself started as a collaboration between Tom MacRae (who also wrote the screenplay) and musician Dan Gillespie Sells, responsible for the songs and collaborating on the film's score with Oscar winner Anne Dudley (The Full Monty).MacRae is entirely self-taught in screenwriting, playwrighting, and scripting for television. MacRae was nominated for a BAFTA early in his career for writing the TV movie Off Limits: School's Out. From there, he's worked consistently, notably as a writer on the cult hit TV series “Doctor Who,” and he then created and wrote “Threesome,” Comedy Central UK's first original scripted comedy since the channel was renamed in 2009, which got him noticed in the United States.On this episode of Metrosource Minis, we chat with Tom MacRae from across the pond about growing up as a gay kid in a small town, how he got into the writing biz, his creative process, getting Jamie to the stage, meeting the real-life Jamie and his mom, bringing the show to the US, his favorite scene from the film, making his own cameo in the movie, and handling his new found US fame, and what's ahead...with host Alexander Rodriguez.

It's something that almost every LGBTQ+ person will go through in their lives, so our first episode is all about coming out! Join Alex and Shivani to hear their own coming out stories, as well as hearing from guests including Tom Allen, Kate Holderness and Adele Roberts, and The Feeling's Dan Gillespie Sells. Plus - Virgin Radio Pride's very own Emma Goswell tells us all about her book 'Coming Out Stories', as well as discussing how we can make the coming out process easier for those who are yet to do it...Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123. For help with coming out and homelessness in particular, you might also find AKT useful, at https://www.akt.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Along with Dan Gillespie-Sells, from The Feeling, Tom MacRae wrote the hit musical 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'. It follows Jamie New who is determined to wear a dress to his school prom night. It's based on a a real story, explored in a BBC documentary. The musical is now a film, also written by Tom, which you can watch on Amazon Prime now. In this bitesize chunk, you can hear about his writing routine in the sun, how exercise gives him space to think, and why weekends are sacred.You can listen to the full episode from 2019, by flicking back in your podcast feed.Please do support the show at patreon.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Haley and Ellis discuss Jonathan Butterell, Dan Gillespie Sells, and Tom MacRae's 2021 film Everybody's Talking About Jamie and Joel Gallen's 2001 film Not Another Teen Movie.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Movie Review 115 Minutes, Rated PG-13 Written and Directed by Tom CacRae, Jonathan Butterell, and Dan Gillespie Sells   Synopsis: Feature film adaptation of the musical about a teenager from Sheffield, England who wants to be a drag queen.       Ah, the cinematic adaptation of a Broadway musical. […]

The music genius behind Everybody's Talking About Jamie on the global success of the stage show, developing it for the big screen, and why Sarah Lancashire was his dream casting for the new movie. Plus why he's happy to admit that Broadway is within his sights for the little British musical that wants to change the world. Host: William J Connolly Produced by: William J Connolly/Darren Bell Welcome to eleven. The official theatre podcast that brings the biggest stars and creatives together in one place to discuss life in the arts. Follow eleven on social media via @elevenpodcast and via elevenpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear the music from every edition on our rolling playlist. Welcome to the debut of our new weekend pop culture roundtable, as the podcast formerly known as Bigmouth joins The Bunker. This week, special guest Dan Gillespie Sells, composer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie joins us to talk over the musical's transition to Amazon Prime film. Critic Michael Hann helps us unpack Sex Education Series 3 on Netflix, and The North Water. Plus friend of the podcast Naomi Smith joins to share her pick of the horror flicks out in cinemas now. "Pop music is something you have on when you're dropping the kids off swimming. Writing for musical theatre is very different." - Dan Gillespie Sells."Drag queens are superheroes." - Alex Andreou. "When I came out, I wore a white wedding dress and sang Don't Cry for Me, Argentina in the town square." - Alex Andreou. "Sex Education is for people to reminisce about the sex they didn't have as teenagers." - Michael Hann. Because of licensing issues we'll have to use fewer music clips than usual in the main release – but Patreon people, rest assured you'll get “a few extras” in this version. And all the music is on The Culture Bunker's rolling playlist: https://bit.ly/CultBunkProduced and presented by Siân Pattenden and Andrew Harrison. Assistant producer Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. Theme music: ‘Bunker Theme (Juntos Mix)' by Kenny Dickenson. Bigmouth is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hear the music from every edition on our rolling playlist. Welcome to the debut of our new weekend pop culture roundtable, as the podcast formerly known as Bigmouth joins The Bunker. This week, special guest Dan Gillespie Sells, composer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie joins us to talk over the musical's transition to Amazon Prime film. Critic Michael Hann helps us unpack Sex Education Series 3 on Netflix, and The North Water. Plus friend of the podcast Naomi Smith joins to share her pick of the horror flicks out in cinemas now. "Pop music is something you have on when you're dropping the kids off swimming. Writing for musical theatre is very different." - Dan Gillespie Sells."Drag queens are superheroes." - Alex Andreou. "When I came out, I wore a white wedding dress and sang Don't Cry for Me, Argentina in the town square." - Alex Andreou. "Sex Education is for people to reminisce about the sex they didn't have as teenagers." - Michael Hann. Because of licensing issues we'll have to use fewer music clips than usual in the main release – but Patreon people, rest assured you'll get “a few extras” in this version. And all the music is on The Culture Bunker's rolling playlist: https://bit.ly/CultBunkProduced and presented by Siân Pattenden and Andrew Harrison. Assistant producer Jelena Sofronijevic. Audio production by Alex Rees. Theme music: ‘Bunker Theme (Juntos Mix)' by Kenny Dickenson. Bigmouth is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Suzi Ruffell plays the part of Chris Stark this week. Scott and Suzi catch up with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Feeling's Dan Gillespie Sells, they chat with Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock and another child reviews their parents' record collection.

Joining Matt Cain for his Sunday Roast this week are The Feeling's frontman Dan Gillespie Sells, and journalist Mishti Ali, to talk about whether if someone rejects us when we come out to them, we should give them another chance. Also joining the panel are LGBTQ+ activist and ‘Cemetery Angel' Ruth Coker Burks to chat about allyship, and Carl Austin-Behan OBE (the LGBT Advisor to the Mayor of Greater Manchester), talking about how Pride might be altered in the future… Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 Episode 3 - Dan Gillespie SellsThe Duchess of Canvey Island, Diane Chorley is joined by her musical sidekick, Milky, while they chat weekly to beautiful guests each week and ad-lib a unique song for them at the end of the show!This week Diane and Milky are joined by the The Feeling front man and composer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Dan Gillespie Sells!Dianne Chorley's Chatting with Chorley: The Podcast' with Diane Chorley is the newest venture from The Duchess following her sell out hit shows at the Soho Theatre and the Edinburgh Festival.The podcast is hosted and written by Diane Chorley. Music is created by Diane Chorley and Milky.Produced by Chris Jones. Chatting with Chorley: The Podcast is a Hat Trick Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a big week for fans of Everybody's Talking About Jamie! Find out more in this week's #SpotlightOn! Take a look at the latest trailer for the upcoming film version (out on 17th September): youtube.com/AXhpTZeG4eg See what songs will feature on the film's soundtrack and get an early listen to one of the numbers: whatsonstage.com/ETAJ-movie-soundtrack And don't forget to book your tickets to see the live show when it's here in Nottingham next year: trch.co.uk/everybodys-talking-about-jamie Music credit: Dan Gillespie Sells & Tom MacRae (‘And You Don't Even Know It', Everybody's Talking About Jamie: The Original West End Cast Recording, 2018). Copyright: Margaret New Limited.

Taking the queer question challenge this week are The Feeling's frontman and Everybody's Talking About Jamie creator, Dan Gillespie-Sells and his mum, the pioneering LGBTQ+, women's and disability rights activist, Katherine Gillespie-Sells MBE. Listen as they talk about everything from self-acceptance to what Pride means to them - no topic is off limits!Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 countries performed for your votes. Now the winner can be crowned. Ella is here with the full results for #URNivision2021 so take a listen now to find out who this year's champion is! The contestants: Spain - Zorro 'Baila Me' (Zorro - Original Cast Recording, 2008; composers: Gipsy Kings, John Cameron & Stephen Clark; label: First Night Records) Italy - Chess 'Nobody's Side' (Jessica Vosk - Wild and Free, 2018; composers: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus & Tim Rice; label: Broadway Records) Austria - Elisabeth 'Kitsch' (Elisabeth - Complete Live Recording, 2005; composers: Sylvester Levay & Michael Kunze; label: HitSquad Records) France - The Hunchback of Notre Dame 'Out There' (The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Studio Cast Recording, 2016; composers: Alan Menken & Stephen Schwartz; label: Ghostlight Records) Norway - Showstopper: The Improvised Musical 'The Wizard of Oslo' (Showstopper: The Improvised Musical, 2019; composers: The Showstoppers; label: Showstopper Productions Ltd) Sweden - A Little Night Music 'Send in the Clowns' (Barbra Streisand - The Ultimate Collection, 2010; composer: Stephen Sondheim; label: Columbia/Legacy) Germany - Grand Hotel 'HA-P-P-Y/Let's Take a Glass Together' (Grand Hotel - Original Broadway Cast Recording, 1992; composers: Robert Wright, George Forrest & Maury Yeston; label: Masterworks Broadway) Ireland - Sing Street 'Drive It Like You Stole It' (Sing Street - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack; composers: Gary Clark & John Carney; label: Decca) Romania - Tanz der Vampire 'Totale Finsternis' (Mark Seibert - So Far, 2016; composers: Jim Steinman & Michael Kunze; label: Sound of Music Records) United Kingdom - Everybody's Talking About Jamie 'And You Don't Even Know It' (Everybody's Talking About Jamie - Original West End Cast Recording, 2018; composers: Dan Gillespie Sells & Tom MacRae; label: Margaret New Limited)

Singer, song writer, activist, and Anna’s former landlord, Dan Gillespie-Sells, is the guest on this week’s The Filling with Anna Barnett. Catching-up in Dan’s Victorian pub home in east London, the old friends chat through Dan’s musical journey from attending the Brit School at 16, forming his band The Feeling, learning his craft performing 10 shows a week in the Alps, and diversifying into musical theatre. As Dan’s pub is where Anna lived for 10 years, they also remember the many pop- ups Anna catered there. But did the guests come for Anna’s food or Dan’s Christmas carols? TOP QUOTES “Isn’t it funny – all these blokes in dresses … and Anna.” Dan “I can’t tolerate much spice – I have an Irish sphincter.” Dan “The fight continues but so does the joy, celebration and solidarity.” Dan “We wanted to sound like E.L.O. from the 70’s – soft rock – when everyone else wanted to sound like The Strokes.” Dan “If you don’t go for things, you don’t fail; if you don’t fail, you don’t learn.” Dan “I’m greedy and I want a meal deal.” Anna RESOURCES www.everybodystalkingaboutjamie.co.uk www.thefeeling.com www.brit.croydon.sch.uk www.tayyabs.co.uk www.akt.org.uk ABOUT THE GUEST Ivor Novello award winning singer-song writer, Dan Gillespie-Sells, was born in London in 1978. He is best known for being the lead vocalist and frontman for the group The Feeling. In addition to his work with The Feeling, Dan has written songs for Sophie Ellis-Bextor. He co-wrote and co-performed the theme tune to BBC drama, ‘Beautiful People’, collaborated with choreographer Javier de Frutos on a ballet piece for The London Coliseum, and most recently wrote the music for the stage show and, soon to be released, film, ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’. ABOUT THE HOST Anna Barnett (www.annabarnettcooks.com) is a chef and food writer. She moved to London to work in TV and enjoyed a career at both MTV and Channel 4 before moving into fashion. Life has always been experienced through the lens of good food, however, and she released her debut cookery book ‘Eat the Week’ in 2015, after which she spent several years writing ‘The Reluctant Vegetarian’ blog for the Independent newspaper whilst also contributing to Vogue magazine. She went on to write the food pages for Grazia magazine; she now has a weekly column writing for The Evening Standard online. In 2019 Anna wrote and styled ‘How to be Gluten Free and Not Lose Friends’, her second cookery book. Anna regularly hosts pop-up restaurants, collaborates with brands, caters private events as well as hosting cookery classes at her home in east London. Instagram: @annabarnettcooks

Andrew and Pippa talk to Marcus Brigstocke, Rachel Parris, Luke Kempner, Kaiser Hammarlund, Grace Mouat, Sooz Kempner, and Dan Gillespie Sells about staying at home and creating. Music from the Showstoppers.

On  the second installment of WUT R UR THOTS we're chatting with Dan Gillespie Sells about boba tea, weighted blankets, shushing babies, spiders, naked sphinx cats and Dua Lipa! Also he's making me a pop star, so stay tuned Divas! Follow us! http://www.instagram.com/lavenderlanguage Host: Adriann Ramirez (http://www.instagram.com/adriann.ramirez) Sound Engineer: Edmund Shaw (www.instagram.com/edmund_shaw (http://www.instagram.com/lavenderlanguage) ) Producer: Tahnee Cadrez Freda (http://www.instagram.com/tahneefreda) Guest: Dan Gillespie Sells http://www.instagram.com/dangsells Music: Love is an Art by Vanessa Carlton

On the 7th episode of Lavender Language we're speaking with singer/songwriter, Dan Gillespie Sells. Dan fronted English pop rock band The Feeling and has since switched his focus to the West End. In 2017, Everybody's Talking About Jamie premiered at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield before transferring to the West End later that year at the Apollo Theatre. Having recorded this interview with Dan in the Spring of 2019, we thought it'd be a good idea to have a quick catch up in 2020 and see what he's up to. The follow up interview was done via Zoom, so please forgive the quality! Follow us! http://www.instagram.com/lavenderlanguage Host: Adriann Ramirez (http://www.instagram.com/adriann.ramirez) Sound Engineer: Edmund Shaw (www.instagram.com/edmund_shaw (http://www.instagram.com/lavenderlanguage) ) Producer: Tahnee Cadrez Freda (http://www.instagram.com/tahneefreda) Guest: Dan Gillespie Sells http://www.instagram.com/dangsells Music: Love is an Art by Vanessa Carlton

We chat to Dan Gillespie Sells, frontman and songwriter in The Feeling, and composer for the phenomenal West End and touring production, Everybody's Talking About Jamie. Dan chats about his musical journey so far, the art in penning hit pop songs, and how sometimes going against the grain is part of the creative process.

Le podcast d'impro bruxellois ! On n'a rien préparé vous propose 30 minutes d'improvisation théâtrale radiophonique. Episode 3 : on sauve l'étoile polaire dans des styles différents (3:20), on se pose des questions dans plein d'endroits différents (10:40) et on se fait peur en musique (17:45) avant de vous livrer nos coups de cœur (22:45) !Le son d'annonce dramatique "à la Hitchcock" (désolé Monsieur Hitchcock) est Dramatic Sound Effect par PunchSydeiron2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbusENG6hCE).Le fond sonore de pharmacie de la "Questions" est Pharmacy Sound Effect par CMIUC100 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4rzs_xLZ1U&list=PL7bWdqt1qOz30wcqKjwDC3Sy0cFONPRQG&index=2&t=0s).Le fond sonore de piscine de la "Questions" est Ambiance - Outdoor Swimming Pool par VectorsBearings (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSVOJRfk4j8&list=PL7bWdqt1qOz30wcqKjwDC3Sy0cFONPRQG&index=3&t=0s).Le fond sonore de bureau de la "Questions" est Office Sound 2 Hours par SoundLikeTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7ZZp8XuUTE&list=PL7bWdqt1qOz30wcqKjwDC3Sy0cFONPRQG&index=4&t=0s).Le fond sonore de la "Fond Sonore" est The Carpathians par Ben Frost (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qheTGTNxRVs&t=). Le coup de coeur de Manu est la chanson And You Don't Even Know It, de la comédie musicale Everybody's Talking About Jamie écrite par Dan Gillespie Sells et Tom Macrae (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOg-e9RBeb0). Bonne écoute et à la semaine prochaine !

Andrew and Pippa play some of their favourite bits and pieces from Season 1 of the Showstopper! Podcast. Featuring favourite songs, MT bants and previously unreleased goodies! Featuring Mike McShane, Obioma Ugoala, Mel Giedroyc, Gavin Spokes, Luke Kempner, Rachel Parris, Dan Gillespie Sells plus Showstoppers Justin Brett, Ruth Bratt, Lucy Trodd. Duncan Walsh Atkins, Chris Ash and Jordan Clarke on keys.   BOOK NOW for our special LIVE podcast recording at the Boulevard Theatre, London! It's on December 1st, and will be heaps of fun! https://boulevardtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/sunday-service-podcasts-1-december/

Along with Dan Gillespie Sells, Tom MacRae wrote the hit West End musical, 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'. It opened in Sheffield, before transferring to London, selling-out constantly and receiving rave 5 star reviews. After writing for comedy on TV and for Dr Who, Tom had always planned to write a musical with his mate Dan, from the band 'The Feeling'. Then, watching a BBC documentary about a boy who wanted to go to high-school prom in a dress, he finally had an idea. Drawing on modern pop influences, and working class musicals such as 'Blood Brothers', Tom and Dan locked themselves away in a French villa and wrote the musical.Tom talks about the plotting and planning of writing for stage, how you writing dialogue when you know half the story has to be told in song. Also, how he knows when to be funny, and also went to switch off and stop working for the weekend.There's fantastic advice in here about discipline, characterisation and finding the hook of a story.Buy the book and help the show out - https://amzn.to/34GSDUJPledge on Patreon and help the show out - patreon.com/writersroutine@writerspodwritersroutine.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew, Pippa and Jordan talk to Dan Gillespie Sells, rockstar composer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie about loving and hating musical theatre, pre-shows and more. Jordan Clarke on keys.

Don't mess with a boy in a dress, he was born to impress.Lead singer of the feeling and writer of the musical that’s taken the UK’s west end by storm Dan Gillespie Sells, joinst us for our season three finale, to tell the story behind the soundtrack to your #QueerAF life: Everybody's Talking About Jamie.In an ever changing world, the way we identify is constantly being challenged. Not just by people around us, but by ourselves too. And that’s why Jamie New, the 16 year old from Sheffield in the north of the UK, who’s career test says he’ll only amount to being a forklift truck driver – is such a refreshing story to watch, enjoy, and for queers everywhere – to see themselves in. And even better? It was inspired by a true story.We interview Dan Gillespie Sells, lead singer in the Feeling and writer of the show, and star Layton Williams who is playing Jamie in the UK's West End.With thanks to all to contributors this season. if you haven’t yet go back and listen to Martin Joseph, Jacob Edwards, Sebastian Hendra, Max Taylor, Cassie Galpin, Alice Taplin, and Patrick Reardon Morgan’s episodes. For today’s episode thanks to Dan Gillespie Sells, Layton Williams and the team at Everybody’s talking about Jamie – and if you’re desperate to see the story but geography is getting in the way. Dan told us the movie is very much, in production.Just like Season 4 of the show, so stay subscribed on your podcast feeds, and bring us back faster with ratings and reviews in Apple, Spotify, Google podcasts or what ever app you listen in. Share us on social media tag in @studentpride, the whole reason we make this show to keep the pride of conversation alive all year round. Today’s show was produced by @jamie_wareham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the gang welcome guest host Eva Heath for this landmark 50th Episode! Todays Brunch is with Dan Gillespie Sells who is the frontman of The Feeling and the composer of the award winning west end musical 'Everybody's talking about Jamie'! Dan shares his views on working as an out and proud LGBTQ+ artist. He tells us the story of the band and how they have continued to thrive in the music industry... plus all things, Jamie! Follow us on Social Media - @therealbrunch @mrmartinjoseph @ellakora @beckygh14

The relationship between mothers and sons as depicted in the arts is complex and, as anyone familiar with Medea's story will attest, not always terribly positive. As Lauren Laverne discovers, however, there are many examples of stories, films and dramas in which the love between mums and sons is very much celebrated, and as a mother of two boys herself, Lauren is very keen to unpick the particular facets of the relationship as depicted on page, stage and screen. She meets Sophie Ellis Bextor, mother of four boys, and hears about carving out a space in which she can continue her career as a singer - even if that has meant at times recording songs with a baby in her arms. Patrick Ness is the author of the novel 'A Monster Calls' and also wrote the screenplay for the successful film. He tells Lauren how the story, about a boy dealing with the imminent death of his mum from cancer, was originally conceived by another author, Siobhan Dowd, who died before getting chance to complete it. Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, a highly successful mother and son band from Kansas, talk about how they came to play together and the various upsides of being together on the road. Finally, Lauren meets Jonathan Butterell and Dan Gillespie Sells, who helped create the West End hit 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie', the musical version of a true story about a teenage boy from County Durham who is determined to go to the school prom in a dress. The story appealed to both Jonathan and Dan because each of them recognised the 'fierce and open hearted relationship' they shared with their own mothers. Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Geoff Bird.

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Professor Brian Cox, Barbara Taylor Bradford and Paul Chowdhry for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Dan Gillespie Sells and Lail Arad & JF Robitaille. Producer: Sukey Firth.

This week's podcast was recorded in the press room of The Stage Debut Awards, where winners and guest presenters spoke to Curtain Call's Theo Bosanquet about their own debuts. The answers were touching and surprising in equal measure (suffice it to say, we're keen to see Rufus Norris reprise his performance of a chicken). Guests you'll here from include Preeya Kalidas, Dan Gillespie Sells, Grace Moloney, Noma Dumezweni, Christina Bennington, Abraham Popoola, Lekan Lawal, Rufus Norris, Nica Burns and Kenneth Cranham. 

Revolution: Russian Art 1917-32 is an exhibition at the Royal Academy where the title tells you what to expect but what surprises and delights lie in wait for visitors? Dan Gillespie Sells - lead songwriter with pop group The Feeling - has written a musical: Everybody's Talking About Jamie. Opening at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, it's about a northern working class lad who decides to escape his humdrum life by adopting a drag persona. A bit like Billy Elliott in a dress? Moonlight is the Oscar-touted film looking at the experience of a gay African American boy growing up to become a man and his struggle with identity fulfilment and happiness Emily Ruskovich's novel Idaho tells the story of how violence within a family wrenches it apart, through multiple perspectives and timeshifts. BBC TV has adapted Len Deighton's novel SS-GB; what would the UK have been like, if we'd lost The Battle Of Britain and Nazis had taken over in 1941? Tom Sutcliffe's guests are Helen Lewis, Ellen Jones and Cahal Dallat. The producer is Oliver Jones.

A new musical, Everybody's talking about Jamie, is based on the story of a 16 year old boy determined to go to his prom in a dress and become a drag queen. Samira Ahmed went to rehearsals to meet Dan Gillespie Sells from band The Feeling, and screenwriter Tom MacRae who have created their first musical, as well as Jamie Campbell, now 21, on whom it is based. Vic James's debut novel, Gilded Cage, is set in a Britain where the magically-skilled aristocracy compels all commoners to serve them for ten years. Vic wrote it on Wattpad, an online storytelling website. It was read over a third of a million times and went on to win Wattpad's Talk of the Town award. She joins Samira, live. The Allure of Napoleon is the opening exhibition in the Bowes Museum's year-long celebration of its 125th anniversary. Dr Tom Stammers, lecturer in European Cultural History at the University of Durham, discusses this show which presents Napoleon as one of the first celebrity statesmen, who burnished his ascent from political outsider to national leader with the power of art.Hacksaw Ridge has six Oscar nominations; including Mel Gibson for Best Director. The film tells the true story of Desmond Doss, the first conscientious objector to earn the Congressional Medal of Honour for saving the lives of 75 soldiers in Okinawa, one of the bloodiest battles of WWII. It's been hailed as a new kind of war movie because it graphically exposes the effects of guns on the human body while celebrating a central character who refuses to pick one up. Michael Leader reviews.This evening is Burns Night when, all over the world, people celebrate the great Scottish makar, Robert Burns. Front Row has a reading his work from Scotland's current Makar, Jackie Kay. Producer: Julian May.

As principal songwriter and frontman for The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells has enjoyed a wide-ranging musical career. In this interview, Dan talks about the writing of The Feeling's recent eponymous album, and revisits his process on a number of classic hits by the band, such as 'Fill My Little World', 'Love It When You Call', 'Never Be Lonely', 'Join With Us', 'Blue Murder' and 'Rosé'. Dan also updates us on his progress with his forthcoming musical, Everybody's Talking About Jamie.

Chris and Emma talk casual sex and soft furnishings with Dan Gillespie Sells from The Feeling, and make arrangements to go pole dancing with All Saints!