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John Dowie is a stand up comedian, writer, composer and author. His act is considered by many to be the precursor to the alternative comedy movement. Indeed, when John first started performing solo stand up, there was no live comedy circuit at all. He has written four books, and his latest Before I Go has just been published. John talks to Martin Walker about the book, about his influence on comedy, and about his origin story. Image by Steve Ullathorne. John Dowie's Profile HERE (to buy the book, click on the Merchandise link). www.onthemic.co.uk
Andy de la Tour stars in a new drama by Ian Billings about the politically volatile period that saw the rise of the alternative comedy movement.Based on true events, the story follows the fate of fictionalised comedy duo, Erica and Ernie, an anarchic, free-form homage to Morecambe and Wise, who are about to make their performance debut.Comedy Club ….. Andy de la Tour Ernie ….. James McNicholas Erica ….. Emma Sidi Tommy ….. Don Gilet Ernie's mum ….. Rhiannon Neads Ronnie Williams ….. Samuel James Chicken Shop Owner ….. Tyler Cameron Mr Melter ….. Zachary Lowe-McAlley Anthony ….. Josh Bryant-Jones Marxist Juggler ….. Ian Billings Welsh Gwen ….. Carys Eleri TV Presenter ….. Rosie MellettPiano and trumpet played by Peter RingroseDirected by Gemma JenkinsAndy de la Tour, one of the original performers at The Comedy Store, acts as a guide through this chaotic world.Deftly blended into the drama are the archived voices of: Eddie Izzard, Arthur Smith, Ben Elton, Ade Edmundson, Arnold Brown, Alexei Sayle, Harry Enfield, Helen Lederer, Cliff Shaw, Tony Allen, Pauline Melville, Jenny Éclair, John Dowie, Jo Brand, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Nigel Planer and Rik Mayall.This drama was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fathers Of Phony Tongues-John Dowie,Charles Parham Subtitle: Charismatic/Nar Examined Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Current Events Date: 10/30/2023 Length: 121 min.
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine religious man John Alexander Dowie. Recorded live in Chicago. Sources Tour Dates Redbubble Merch Squarespace Helix Sleep Harry's
John Dowie is a British comedian, musician and writer who was a pioneer of alternative comedy and is credited with establishing observational humour as part of the new movement. He's often called 'Britain's first alternative comedian'. He toured with and influenced another alternative pioneer, Victoria Wood. As well as writing songs and sketches with her, he is credited with helping her to develop her future trademark patter between songs. Dowie was among the inaugural acts on Tony Wilson's Factory Records label. In 1978 he contributed three comedic songs to the first Factory music release, A Factory Sample, along with Joy Division. As a director, he's directed shows by, among others, Neil Innes, Arthur Smith, Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden and Simon Munnery and he wrote Jesus – My Boy which was performed in London's West End by Tom Conti and around the world. He has written many books including The Freewheeling John Dowie, Dogman and Hard To Swallow. John Dowie is guest number 232 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Follow John Dowie on Twitter: @dowiejohn .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We had so much fun with What Was First last week that we just had to do one more! Thanks to listener Nick Optus who wrote in to suggest we investigate the first release on the legendary Factory Records. There is a twist to the "first release" tale on this episode you won't want to miss, dear listener. And oh yeah, the music. You'll hear from Joy Division, Durutti Column, John Dowie and Cabaret Voltaire from the "Factory Sample" double 7-inch. Hit play for your bite-size history lesson. Subscribe to Rockin' the Suburbs on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or other podcast platforms, including audioBoom, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeart, Stitcher and TuneIn. Or listen at SuburbsPod.com. Please rate/review the show on Apple Podcasts and share it with your friends. Visit our website at SuburbsPod.com Email Jim & Patrick at rock@suburbspod.com Follow us on the Twitter, Facebook or Instagram @suburbspod If you're glad or sad or high, call the Suburban Party Line — 612-440-1984. Theme music: "Ascension," originally by Quartjar, covered by Frank Muffin. Visit quartjar.bandcamp.com and frankmuffin.bandcamp.com
Bodhi is mad as hell, and adament that it only takes one punk to make a party. Nonetheless, he's got something extra special planned for the show, FAC-2. With the Reducers, Joy Division, John Dowie, the Durutti Column, and Cabaret Voltaire. Tracklist, images of the actual records played, and more at https://medium.com/@bodhidjbodhi/party-with-me-punker-a-party-with-me-punker-factory-sample-29d4e330c627 Listen live every Wednesday 5-6pm MST here www.radio1190.org/, or wait for the upload every Thursday. If you want a T-shirt, email BodhiDjBodhi@gmail.com
On the Mic talks to John Dowie, the former stand up comedian turned playwright and author. John performs an exclusive extract from his new book, 'The Freewheeling John Dowie' and explains what the publishers 'Unbound' are all about. John also talks about how he got started in stand up comedy, why he stopped and if he'd ever be tempted to perform stand up again. First broadcast on Broadway Baby Radio in 2016. © 2016 On the Mic. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com
Robin and Josie are joined by writer, comedian and musician John Dowie this week to talk about his upcoming book, The Freewheeling John Dowie as well as seeing Spike Milligan live, Terry Pratchett, stand up in the 70s and a whole lot more. And remember Cosmic Shambles LIVE hits the road to Aus/NZ next year! cosmicshambleslive.com
Physical healing through the ministry of Jesus is seen in the Gospels. It is seen in the ministry of the early church. Is it available today?John Dowie, a minister in the latter half of the 1800's and early part of the 21st century, published a weekly paper entitled, "Leaves of Healing". Thousands had their bodies healed through faith in the Name and Person of Jesus in his ministry.Today I am sharing with you eight points that he published in each paper entitled: "God's Way of Healing". These eight points will give a sure foundation for a life of wellness.