Podcasts about Millennium Dome

In 2000, a group of career criminals known for their audacious heists gets recruited for what would be the biggest robbery in history. Lee Wenham and his crew draw up a plan to steal the world's largest diamond on display for the public at London's Millennium Dome.   As the thieves work out how to thwart guards, vaults, and impregnable glass, an elite police unit has been monitoring their plans. While the so-called Flying Squad has clocked elements of the bandits' scheme, it won't be until the day of the heist when they learn how it all fits together.Netflix's “The Diamond Heist” recounts the daring daylight caper to steal the 203-carat, £200-million Millennium Star. Produced by movie director Guy Ritchie, the three-part series is high on action film pace and style. We hear from both the cops and robbers involved, who tell their stories and take part in the re-enactments. OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "THE DIAMOND HEIST" BEGIN IN THE FINAL NINE MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.

The good weather is here but so is pollen, and mosquitos. So you're better off staying indoors and watching something and boy do we have a lot of options for you. First we've got the long awaited sequel "The Accountant 2" in which Ben Affleck returns as Christian Wolff, who applies his brilliant mind and illegal methods to reconstruct the unsolved puzzle of a Treasury chief's murder. We've also got "Queen of the Ring" inspired by the true story of Mldlred Burke, a small town single mother embraces the danger as she dominates America's most masculine sport and becomes the first million dollar female athlete in history. And for those who like quirky movies there's "The Legend of Ochi" in which a shy girl is raised to fear an elusive animal species known as ochi. But when she discovers a wounded baby ochi has been left behind, she escapes on a quest to bring him home. And for you gentle humor fans there's "The Ballad of Wallis Island." It's about an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favorite musicians to perform at his home. But if you like Jason Staham action movies there's "A Working Man" which shows off his very special skills as he hunts for a missing girl. And ther's the truly weird "The Ugly Stepsister" which follows Elvira as she battles against her gorgeous stepsister in a realm where beauty reigns supreme. We'v also got a literally "uplifting"  documentary on the Palace Theatre in NYC. Plus "The Diamond Heist" which tells how in 2000, a group of London criminals plan an audacious heist: ram-raid the Millennium Dome, steal a diamond and escape by boat on the Thames, but the police are surveilling them. Interested in streaming series?"''Etoile" which which examines life as a dancer. And there's "Dying for Sex" which is the story of a woman diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, who abandons her husband of 15 years and begins to fully explore her sexuality. Or how about "Your Friends & Neighbors whch stars Joohn Hamm as a hedge fund manager who resorts to burglary after losing his job. And we check out the news seasons of "Hack," "The Last of Us" and "Black Mirror." Put the sunscreen away and give us a listen.

Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Paul Marden.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter  or Bluesky for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned in this podcast.Competition ends on 7th May 2025. The winner will be contacted via Bluesky. Show references: Dynamic Earth website: https://dynamicearth.org.uk/Dynamic Earth X: https://x.com/ourdynamicearthDynamic Earth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/our-dynamic-earth-dynamic-earth-enterprises-ltd-dynamic-earth-charitable-trust-/Mark Bishop joined Dynamic Earth in the summer of 2022. The Edinburgh Science Centre & Planetarium provides science engagement to over 250,000 people a year at the centre and across Scotland. Prior to joining Dynamic Earth, Mark was a director at the National Trust for Scotland for seven years. In the 23 years Mark has been in the voluntary sector, he has also held senior roles at Prostate Cancer UK, Leonard Cheshire Disability and The Royal British Legion. His commercial sector experience includes roles at HarperCollins, Sky, and he co-founded two Internet start-ups. He continues to be a Trustee of Dads Rock, which is a charity dedicated to supporting men to be great parents. Transcriptions: Paul Marden: Welcome to Skip the Queue, a podcast for people working in and working with visitor Attractions. I'm your host, Paul Marden. The Millennium Commission was set up by the UK Government to celebrate the turn of the millennium. Funded by the National Lottery, not only did it fund the Millennium Dome, now the O2, it also funded many regional venues, including a number of science centres such as Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, which was the first major millennium attraction in Edinburgh. In this episode, I'm talking to Mark Bishop, the CEO of Dynamic Earth, about those millennium babies and what the next 25 years looks for them. After a career in charity fundraising, Mark moved to the attraction sector in 2015 at the National Trust for Scotland, before becoming CEO of Dynamic Earth nearly three years ago. Now let's get into the interview. Paul Marden: Mark, welcome to Skip the Queue. Mark Bishop: Hi. Morning. How are you? Paul Marden: I'm very good. I'm very good on a very sunny morning here down in Hampshire at the moment. I don't know what the Easter holidays are like up there for you at the moment, Mark. Mark Bishop: Well, people always talk about the weather being different in Scotland, so here in Edinburgh, we had the most amazing first week of spring last week, and that made me sad because indoor visitor attractions often benefit from when it's cloudy or rainy. So I am delighted to say the second half of Easter is terrible outside, but amazing inside our building. Paul Marden: Oh, good. So, visitor numbers are good for you this Easter holiday, are they? Mark Bishop: Well, we had probably the best number of people in since COVID Yesterday. We had 1302 people in. Paul Marden: Wowsers.Mark Bishop: That's great, because to have families and groups in celebrating science in our building during their holiday time makes me happy. Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. Yeah, went. I've been doing day trips with my daughter just recently over the Easter break and you can definitely feel there's lots of people out and about and enjoying themselves over these Easter holidays. So good to hear that it's been kind to you as well. Longtime listeners will know that we always start our interviews with an icebreaker question that you cannot prepare for. So I think I've been kind to you. I've got a couple for you here. This is an A or B question. If you're going out for a night out, is it going to be a concert or is it going to be a museum nighttime exhibition? Mark Bishop: I think I'm supposed to, on behalf of the sector, go for the latter, but I am going to answer it in an authentic way and say A, a concert. So before I had kids, I'd probably go to about 150 concerts a year. Really, in the days when NME existed and it had a print edition and I'd pretty much just buy it, flick it and go, that looks interesting. And go without ever even hearing things because Spotify didn't exist and he goes to stuff and it was terrible or brilliant, but I loved it just from the variety and the surprise factor. Obviously, these days we kind of plan our music events a bit better. We know the artists and in theory we make better choices. But perhaps we don't do such good random things as well. Who knows? Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. Okay, now this one's a little bit more in depth. If there is a skill that you could master immediately, what would it be? Mark Bishop: Trying to understand how my three kids think and how I need to respond to that. But I don't think I'm the only parent on the planet that loves seeing the variety of ways they behave. But just question, how on earth did they come to be and think like that? Paul Marden: Yeah, it sounds like almost a kind of being able to speak child and become an interpreter, a child whisperer. Mark Bishop: And I think we, you know, sort of kind of be a bit more profound about these things. As an Earth Science Centre, that predominantly kind of has family audience, actually, some of the best questions we get are from younger people. So sometimes minds are probably more open and liberated. Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. Well, that's a nice segue, isn't it? So why don't you tell us a little bit about the Dynamic Earth? What stories does the Dynamic Earth try to tell? Mark Bishop: So Dynamic Earth, for those who don't know it, is the Edinburgh Science Centre and Planetarium. And as I'm sure we'll talk about, we were the first out of the millennium babies to launch back on 2nd July 1999. Our building predates being a science centre. It used to be a Scottish and Newcastle brewery. So when people say, I can't organise the proverbial in a brewery, I go, possibly released half row. And in the mid-1990s, they stopped making beer and handed the land over to public benefit. And it's become the UK's leading Earth science centre. So we're very much a science centre, but we're a science centre with a very specific theme around our planet and our universe and the experiences are very deliberately immersive. Mark Bishop: So we allow people to experience in a safe way what it feels like to be in an earthquake, to see a volcanic eruption, to touch a real iceberg, to dive to the bottom of the ocean and then fly out to the outer reaches of space. And we do all of that because we think our planet is beautiful and fascinating and the wonders of the world need to be celebrated. But increasingly, we also want to showcase the perils we're placing on our planet, our only home. We have about a quarter million people come through our doors a year, and that would be families, that'd be tour groups. There'll be a lot of school groups coming in, 30,000 kind of school groups coming in, and then we have about 400 conferences and events a year. Mark Bishop: So we have everything from Arctic conferences, water resilient conferences, and electric aeroplane conferences. You name it, we have it in our building. And I think a lot of the conferences have keynote speakers that tend to be first ministers or senior politicians, because unless somebody can tell me otherwise, I think we are the closest science centre in the world to a seat of government, because the Scottish parliament is 10 yards across the road. Paul Marden: Excellent. So you have the year of government as well? Mark Bishop: We like to think so. Paul Marden: So I've not been to Dynamic Earth yet, and I need to solve that problem. Yeah. But I'm getting a picture in my mind of telling the story around the geology of the planet, and there's going to be lots of physics around. The planetary stuff that you talk about when you take that big zoom out. Are there other elements of the science, the different sciences, that you bring into this storytelling? Is there elements of biology and botany and things like that you bring into this? Mark Bishop: Yeah, absolutely. So, for example, one of the galleries I didn't mention to you is a rainforest gallery. So you go into a tropical rainforest, regardless of what the weather is like outside in Edinburgh and Scotland, you come into a tropical rainforest, but the sounds and smells and sensations of that rainforest immerse you. And we do that because, you know, probably very few people will travel in their lifetime to a tropical rainforest. And there's lots of environmental reasons why you probably wouldn't encourage people to do that. But to be immersed in that space and to feel what it's like to be in a rainforest allows you to understand that it's humans' relationship with the world around them, and that we're not the only beings on this planet. And so hopefully we try and humble people by realising there are other habitats and species than ourselves. Paul Marden: Excellent. So today's episode, what we want to do, we've got a series of episodes that we want to do around the Millennium Project. I've got particular interest in this because my first job whilst I was still at uni was at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, which was a millennium project. So I was there whilst they were digging. I can vividly remember it being a building site, and this dome where they built the gardens, sort of lifted out of the earth. So I felt, I can remember being there and feeling like this was something important, we were building something for the long term. It was an exciting opportunity. And we're at this kind of big anniversary, aren't we, this year, 25 years since many of those millennium projects opened. Paul Marden: And I wanted to kind of look back on those 25 years. Did it work out the way it was planned to work out? Did it turn out to be this exciting new opportunity, building a long term legacy for the country? Were there some growing pains, that kind of thing? And what does the future, what's the next 25 years and beyond look like for those millennium babies? So let's take a little step back because although I was wearing my wellies and walking around a building site, I didn't pay a lot of attention to what drove the investment in the first place. So there was a big explosion, wasn't there, through investment from the Millennium Commission in science centres. So what drove that in the first place? Why did these science centres come into being as a result, the Millennium Commission? Mark Bishop: Well, I think the thing that probably everybody felt in the 90s, from the mid-90s onwards, was you just heard about the millennium coming, as if this was going to be a significant zeitgeist kind of piece. We're all being told that every electronic device was going to break because of the millennium bug. Paul Marden: Yes. Mark Bishop: And that one didn't come to be kind of thankfully. But I think beyond that kind of anxiety piece around technology, there was a sort of spirit of looking to the future, thinking what might be. I felt like a time of optimism and hope. And so therefore it kind of made sense for government and other agencies to invest in thinking about the future, because a lot of museums and galleries and other institutions are fantastic custodians of the past. Mark Bishop: And of course galleries and museums reflect present times in terms of exhibitions and storytelling and interpretation. But there really weren't many science centres or organisations that were specifically existing to help each of us come to terms with what hasn't yet happened. So I think that's probably the kind of founding driving spirit behind it. And Dynamic Earth was very much part of that wave. Paul Marden: You talk a little bit about being a former brewery. How did Dynamic Earth come into being? What, what was the background story to it? Because these things didn't just appear on the high street in the year 2000. They were projects that ran up to that point, weren't they? Mark Bishop: Yeah. And I love going through our limited but really important kind of archive of documents to try and understand these things. And I sort of love heritage because my last job was working at the National Trust for Scotland. So therefore I'm kind of fascinated by the past as well as kind of looking to the future. And so when I go through our kind of archives and records, it shows that we stopped being a brewery in the early 1990s. Scottish Newcastle said to themselves, you know, we want to give the space over to public benefit. At the time, it wasn't defined to be a science centre. And this part of Edinburgh, the bottom end of the Royal Mile, had a royal Palace. It's had that for a long time. But it was pretty much run down housing and factories. Mark Bishop: And so this whole end of town was very down on its luck and everything kind of needed to be thought through again. So Edinburgh City Council and other agencies like Scottish Enterprise and major kind of funders all got behind thinking about this whole part of town in Scotland's capital, rather than just thinking about a side centre. Paul Marden: Right. Mark Bishop: So the land that Scotland Newcastle gave over to doing good things was partly sold off by dynavicarth to allow, you know, to allow flats to be developed next door we've got Rockstar North. The other side of me, we've got the Scottish parliament that opens 24 hours away from Dynamic Earth kind of stuff. So they opened the same week. So it's a whole story of kind of urban capital city regeneration that lies behind that. But very specifically, why did Dynamic Earth become an Earth Science Centre? Yeah, and you can't see it, but if I dramatically look out my window, I can see Arthur's Seat and the Salisbury Crags through Holyrood Park. Anybody who comes to Edinburgh, whose legs allow, will walk up the hill and experience an old volcano and a beautiful view of the city. Mark Bishop: And now the reason that's significant is that a guy called James Hutton, 300 years ago was a real leading light in the Enlightenment, and he managed to challenge all those kind of religious zealots in terms of the age of the planet by studying the rock forms right outside my window. And he went, “Guys, I've got a thought. This wasn't done in a day or seven days”. I'm telling you now, there's billions of years of laying down of rocks and stuff like that. And so, therefore, when we thought, what does this brewery need to become? Mark Bishop: A number of good people said, well, let's make this centre a homage to James Hutton, the idea that the Enlightenment is still alive with us today, the idea that you should be able to challenge existing hard set views by using insight and science to inform your thinking. And then the rest happened. Paul Marden: Excellent. So I didn't know that Edinburgh was the kind of the seat of that thinking around the geological history of the Earth and what drove the purpose for the centre. It makes lots of sense now. So let's talk about opening up. What was that experience like for the Dynamic Earth? I know there were lots of positives for many people. I know lots of millennium attractions didn't bring in the numbers of people that they were perhaps hoping for. What was that early life like at the centre? Mark Bishop: Well, so inevitably, anything that's new attracts a crowd of people who are curious. So the early couple of years were really good from a kind of visitor attraction side of things. But actually quite early on, within the first couple of years, my predecessors realised that you just can't, generally speaking, break even or make a profit from just running a visitor attraction, particularly when your purpose is educational rather than just pure entertainment. Paul Marden: Yes. Mark Bishop: And so our building had the answer built into it, in the sense we have an amazing set of conference suites for businesses, weddings and other kind of celebrations. And so quite early on, we started an events team and that now means we have 400 plus events here a year. Half of them, I would say, are kind of environmental science specific events. But that generates, you know, one and a half getting off £2 million of income ultimately for us. And that's very significant way of A, making sure that we are a place where ideas take place. Our convening power, if you want to call it that, but actually also the net contribution of that is a very significant way to fund any gap you have on the visitor side of things. Paul Marden: Yeah, I should imagine having the seat of Government 10 yards from the building helps with bringing in the events. And that's certainly not going to detract from the events portfolio, is it, being smack in the centre of the city like that? Mark Bishop: Well, if I think, I mean, in the space of what, the last three or four months, ie, 20, 25, we've had the first minister here two or three times, we've had the Deputy First Minister here the other evening. And so therefore, if you're a company or a conference organiser and you want to attract all the good and the great in terms of delegates, knowing there's a senior political figure to do the keynote address is a good way of making your marketing literature kind of really sing. I think, you know. Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. Mark Bishop: And also from a. I guess for the politicians as well, because their time is in demand, very precious. So the idea that they can reach their key stakeholders on pretty much any topic in the space of 10 yards, half an hour here and then back at your desk within the hour, that's quite attractive from a political perspective. Paul Marden: Absolutely. So, going back to those early days, as your predecessors were finding their feet, of figuring out what operating a science centre was going to be like, what were the growing pains? Were there some challenges along the way? Mark Bishop: So, inevitably, what is brand new doesn't stay new forever. And I think if you design a science centre and retrofit it into a brewery, there's obviously some trade offs in terms of layout and the design. And you have beautiful architects come in and do amazing things for you that look amazing at a kind of brochure, aesthetic level. But when you trade them day in, day out, you do sometimes question the infinite logic behind the design principle. So, for example, if you come through Dynamic Earth, we're a beautiful tented structure like the Millennium Dome or the O2 as it is today. And if you're coming in and you're buying a ticket in person, you would turn left and go to our ticket desk and join the queue there. But then the actual experience side of things is completely on the other side of the building. Mark Bishop: So the intuitive flow of coming in, getting a ticket and joining the experience is designed in a counterintuitive way where, in effect, audiences sort of meet in the middle to a certain extent. So that's probably an example of things that you just wouldn't have got right on day one, but kind of are a gentle living curse for you every day since. Paul Marden: I wonder, though, by retrofitting the centre into this old historic brewery, whether you may not have fallen foul of some of the other attractions that were built around that time, because many of them have got problems with the fabric of the building now, haven't they, these new buildings that perhaps were built with the same level of care and attention that we might lavish on them these days. Mark Bishop: Yeah, I mean, that's a good thing. I sit in this amazing sort office that basically looks like a castle turret. The walls are this thick, you know, they are very sort of stone and authentic. So it's a very authentic historic building, but with new ideas and thinking and experiences within it. So it's a trade off, I guess. Paul Marden: Yeah. So now that these centres are getting to early adulthood, how do you think they're doing? Mark Bishop: Well. Thankfully, the vast majority of science centres and other experiences that launched inspired by the millennium are still in existence. So survival in the first instance is a form of success. And I think that the fact that we're open shows we've all stood the test of time, which I think is an important achievement. I think what's clear from talking to all the science centres that I bump into is we all find it quite challenging to get that balance between your purpose and your profit, trying to get that balance between why you exist in the first place versus how you fund the building, your staff and your other bills. And so that's an ongoing kind of challenge that the original business plans are used to justify an investment probably don't reflect reality 25 years on. Mark Bishop: I think the other thing I would say that's a real shift is I think centres like Dynamic Earth were opened at the time when the Internet was absolutely in its infancy.Paul Marden: Completely. Mark Bishop: And I still remember from my homework and university work, going to libraries and getting books and using physical things to kind of acquire knowledge. And of course, the Internet now means that any facts and figures are available at the touch of a button. So if you want to know about a volcano, you can find as many facts and figures as you want on the Internet, Wikipedia or other sources. It means that Dynamic Earth and other science centres have kind of shifted from simply thinking about ourselves as a knowledge exchange centre to being a place where we inspire people to think for themselves and that. Mark Bishop: I don't know whether that happened on day 4009 or whatever it was, but I definitely think that when you look at what were doing on day one versus what we're doing in our 25th year, there's been a shift in emphasis and approach. Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. You're right that all of these facts and figures are the fingertips of the young people who are completely immersed in that as a natural way for them to research. But I've done enough school party visits, I've taken kids to different science centres, and you can't replace the storytelling, you can't replace being immersed in the place that is so powerful. Mark Bishop: I think 100% agree, and you'd be surprised if I didn't say that. But the idea that you learn as a shared experience, either as a school group or a family or a tall group, you have some jokes, you bounce ideas off of each other. And I saw that recently when my daughter came here a few months back for her last primary school visit, aged just 11, coming at 12.  And she begs me over breakfast, she said, “Please, Dad, don't do anything to embarrass me.” And I absolutely, solemnly swore at breakfast, you know, I will not do anything to embarrass you today. And I maintain I kept my promise. Mark Bishop: But when her school bus pulled up outside our building, the doors open, the kids poured out, my daughter's friends all pointed up to the top of the stairs and went, “There's a dinosaur there, Autumn, that's your dad. It's going to be your dad. You know that.” And I hope that you know that their school group had an amazing experience through the galleries, an amazing experience with our learning team and a fantastic sort of outer space experience in the planetarium. But even that sort of jokey bit of Dad's a dinosaur stayed with the kids. So at the end of their year's show, one of them hired a dinosaur outfit and they reenacted my daughter's embarrassment. And so even that tiny, silly example shows that shared experience is what it's all about. Paul Marden: Completely. I think those experiences that kids have when they go out on their school trips, it's something that Bernard et ALVA talked about earlier on this year as being really important, key points for that ALVA was asking of the government, was to make those school trips integral part of the curriculum. I think they're so powerful and so many kids don't get to experience that well. Mark Bishop: I think the challenge we sort of see here that be the same across Scotland and UK wide is even when there are opportunities to have subsidised tickets and you do everything you can to make sure the price of entry for school groups is as low as possible, often the barrier is the cost of the coach hire. Paul Marden: So I'm a governor at my daughter's school and I was talking to the head and they're in a really lucky position because they've got us. They're a very small village school, so there's only 90, 95 kids in total anyway. But they've got their own minibus which makes them mobile, so it means that any. We were at the Horse Crest, like the local heritage railway, just recently because we got invited for a trip and it was dead easy for us to go straight away. Yes. Because the kids can just get there easily and that's a different kettle of fish if you've got to hire coaches, because it's so perilously expensive now. Anyway, we digress a little bit. You've been in post now for three years, nearly three years, I think it is. Yeah. Paul Marden: What does your plan look like in the short term, but also what do you think the next 25 years look like for Dynamic Earth? Mark Bishop: I think that question sort of speaks to the idea that while an organisation should be proud of its 25 years of existence and everything it's done in that time, and we've certainly had some lovely staff celebrations and public celebrations to celebrate that important milestone. It's too self indulgent to spend all your time looking back rather than thinking about and facing into the future. And that's probably more true of science centres than anybody else, because if you were founded on looking to the future, you get to 25 years. Mark Bishop: Yes, have a little look back, but bang, think about looking forward to the future again and ask yourselves brave questions like what do we need to do that honours the spirit of what our founders did and thought about to put us together in the first place and not to betray our roots, but equally not to be constrained by them. Because the world is very different 25 years on, and particularly around the climate emergency and planetary crisis. We at Dynamic Earth, as an Earth Science Centre, feel not just an opportunity, but a kind of absolute responsibility to play our part, to kind of really shift the dial around helping people understand their role and responsibility when it comes to protecting our only home planet Earth. And so that's the kind of challenge we've set ourselves. Mark Bishop: And I'm going to do a dangerous thing of involving a prop. About 18 months, two years ago, we launched our 10 year strategy from beginning to end, and it's a document at the end of. But the exact summary is this. And of course you can see there's a clock there and you might be able to see the kind of temperature, kind of pieces, and the 1.5 is the 1 that we know quite tragically we're going to reach sometime very soon. And what we've done with that 10 year strategy is say how do we honour what we've been famous for, but how do we push and pivot that towards climate kind of response storytelling? Mark Bishop: And so therefore what we are trying to work through for ourselves is how do you maintain a popular visitor attraction? How do you inspire people, bring entertainment and delight into people's lives, but how do you absolutely hit home with some really hard truths around what we are doing to destroy the beauty of our only hope? Mark Bishop: And I'm not sure I've quite got the answers to that because becoming sort of quite purposeful and, you know, risks being didactic. And being didactic takes away the idea that you're helping people to think for themselves and risks being a bit preachy. So there's a really good set of conversations going on at Dynamic Earth and I think a lot of other places across the UK, which is, how do you, how do you exist on the right side of history while still existing as a visitor attraction? Paul Marden: Yes, because it is a tough story to tell, isn't it? And that doesn't necessarily sit comfortably with being a lovely day out with the family, but that doesn't take away from the importance of telling the story and telling it well. Mark Bishop: And I think what we feel is, if there's one criticism I'd kind of make of the past is we probably overdefined ourselves as a visitor attraction and underdefined ourselves as an Earth science education charity that happens to run the visitor attraction. And that might feel semantic, but actually it's quite fundamental because if you realise that your purpose is about educating people inclusively across Scotland, including in Edinburgh, and now increasingly helping people come to terms with climate issues, then your visitor attraction is a tool, a prop, an asset to achieve a bigger thought than just visiting numbers. Paul Marden: So is there work that you do, outreach work that goes beyond the centre in Edinburgh? Are you talking to people outside of that centre? Mark Bishop: Absolutely. And some of the work that makes me most proud of being chief exec here at Dynamic Earth is the stuff you do not see day in, day out. So we have outreach work that goes into schools and community groups right across Scotland. There's about 10 regional science festivals that take place across the year. We're at every one of those with our pop up planetarium, it's got an inflatable planetarium. Unbelievably, 30 people can slip inside a big squishy tent, and the universe comes to life wherever you happen to be. And that's kind of pretty magnificent. We go into children's hospitals, we work with community groups, we do digital and in person delivery in schools. And so therefore what we do away from Dynamic Earth as a science centre is as important as what we do at the centre. Mark Bishop: Because probably the people who might not be able to come to us for geographic reasons or financial or cultural reasons are often the people we most need to reach. And if we really believe that everybody in Scotland should play their individual and collective part in responding to climate planetary emergencies, we can't just say, well, if you don't come to us, we're not going to come to you. Because the climate issues need all of us to respond. So we have the added burden opportunity to get out there and tell our story across Scotland with that in mind. Paul Marden: Is there a shake up that's going on in the centre as you move on to this next stage of the maturity of the organisation? Mark Bishop: So I think that the things that are different in our approach is thinking about channel mix and that we kind of music to your ears because I think that science centres absolutely pride themselves on that in person shared experience, and that shouldn't go away. But actually thinking about how a one off experience is part of a longer customer or supporter journey is really key. So how do you connect with people before they come? By setting them, I know, a kind of online quiz and say how many of these questions about our planet can you answer? And then ask people to redo the quiz afterwards and see whether a visit to Dynamic Earth or another science centre has enriched their kind of knowledge. Mark Bishop: How do you connect what a family does on a Saturday to what a school group do in a classroom on a Tuesday and Wednesday? How do you get to what I call a nudge strategy, a multiple engagement kind of model? Because it strikes me that most things that, you know, mean something to people are developed over time rather than just one off experiences. So that's a shift in thinking, and it's a shift in thinking by not thinking for yourself as a visitor attraction, but thinking for yourself as a charity that exists to promote learning and engagement more broadly. Paul Marden: That's really interesting. So I'm totally guilty of thinking about the visitor attraction first and the commercial elements of it, because I guess that's our job is to get bumps on seats and to drive revenue. But when you think of that visitor attraction as the tool, not the end, you're using that tool to meet your bigger goals, aren't you? And it changes your perspective on how you do that. Mark Bishop: Well, it does because it allows you to sort of exist in a dual way of saying at a customer, experiential level, digital attraction side of things. How do you make sure that the experience you offer to people is distinctive, compelling, exciting and all the basic service features of toilets, cafe, shop, all this car parking, all those sorts of things on the functional side are doing what they need to do and then it means on the other side that you're also saying, “So what? you know, what is that trip all about? What did somebody take away?” Mark Bishop: And part of what people take away is that sense of shared experience, fun, entertainment, something to do on a wet Saturday afternoon. And that's valuable. But if you fundamentally help even a small proportion of your audience think radically different about themselves and the world around them. You might be doing something that goes way beyond what this attraction could ever imagine. Paul Marden: Yes, absolutely. So is that what you're aiming for? Is it the few minds that you can change radically, or is it the nudge of making small changes to the larger numbers of people that walk through the door? Mark Bishop: I mean, the answer to that is both, because we think every one of us has an opportunity and a responsibility to do basic things. So, I mean, the obvious good examples would be how you recycle stuff. And I look at my teenage boys, are they always recycling things in the best way or am I going through the bin resisting things? But then you ask more fundamental questions of, well, it's not just a case of recycling the bottle of plastic water. Why did you buy a bottle of plastic water in the first place? Yes, this stuff like that. Mark Bishop: And so a science centre like us helps people not just do the right thing in kind of lip service ways, but think more fundamentally about your role and relationship with what excites you at school, what studies you take, what degree you might go on to take, or what job are you going to go on to do? And how do you make sure that where you buy things from, where you work, where you spend your time is reinforcing the good rather than perpetuating the bad? And that's, you know, maybe I'm an idealist, maybe I'm a lack of realism, but actually I really do think that on our day, that's what we exist to do. Mark Bishop: And there will be maybe 1%, 2% of the people who come through our doors who are so inspired by science that they choose careers that are acting as environmental activists. I can think of a lovely lady I met the other day. I'll change her name to Laura. She told me that she came To Dynamic Earth 20 years ago for our Saturday science clubs and she used to come most Saturday mornings. And she so fell in love with science that she chose science subjects at school, went on to do a science degree and is now just finishing off a PhD in understanding volcanoes with a view that she wants to look at volcanic eruptions, where they happen and help think about where humans live alongside volcanoes. So all of that came from her coming here on Saturday mornings. Mark Bishop: So she is living proof that you inspire people young, and it can inform the whole direction of their studies and clear intention.Paul Marden: And deadline. Yeah, completely. What a lovely story to end on, but there's one more thing we have to do before we end today's Interview. We always end with a book recommendation. So, Mark, what book have you got for our listeners to maybe win today? Mark Bishop: So it will sound slightly sort of sanctimonious, but I've just started reading Mike Berners-Lee's book, A Climate of Truth. Now, Mike was in Edinburgh the other evening to do a talk as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival. Such an inspirational guy in terms of kind of climate, sustainability kind of issues. His mum must be very proud to have him. And you know, his, you know, one of the boys invents the Internet, the other one saves the planet. You sort of think to yourself, that ain't too bad. And I'm going to cheat slightly. And also just recommend one poem to people. It's Scottish poet Douglas Dunn. And it's a poem that I first heard when I was at school and I would say I read it probably 20 times a year. Mark Bishop: And the poem is called A Removal From Terry Street and it's only about 15 lines. And what I love about it is it finishes on that, on a beautiful line. That man, I wish him well, I wish him grass. And the context the poem is talking about a family removing, you know, working class family moving away from Hull and the neighbour is looking at them moving out and saying, you know, I wish him well, I wish him grass. And so I think that's just a lovely line that stayed with me. It speaks to the idea that we should all think the best of each other and hope for the futur, and think positive thoughts. Paul Marden: Well, Mark, it's been lovely talking to you. Thank you ever so much for coming on Skip the Queue, telling the story of dynamic Earth and looking forward to what happens next for your amazing attraction. Thank you very much. Mark Bishop: Thank you. Paul Marden: Thanks for listening to Skip the Queue. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review. It really helps others to find us. Skip The Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them to increase their visitor numbers. You can find show notes and transcripts from this episode and more over on our website, skipthequeue fm.  The 2024 Visitor Attraction Website Survey is now LIVE! 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De Bright Podcast staat stil bij YouTube, dat precies vandaag (23 april) zijn twintigste verjaardag viert. Daarnaast praten we verder over Erwins video die gaat over Europese alternatieven voor tech en diensten, die nogal wat losmaakt.Verder in deze aflevering: Apple en Meta krijgen miljoenenboetes van de EU, is KPN Apple te snel af, komen de Samsung-updates er eindelijk aan, is er op Mars een wel heel gekke rots gevonden en kunnen minder telefoons straks WhatsAppen.Sponsor:Krijg 60 procent korting op een abonnement op Incogni, een dienst die je online-privacy verbetert. Incogni laat jouw gegevens verwijderen bij datahandelaren. Ga naar: incogni.com/brightTips uit deze aflevering:Film: iHostage op Netflix. Kijk vooral ook de achter de schermen, knap gemaakt. Serie: Andor seizoen 2 is begonnen op Disney+. De meest volwassen Star Wars-serie pakt het anders aan en komt wekelijks met drie afleveringen, die elk een jaar in het leven van rebel Cassian Andor beslaan. Zo krijgen we binnen een maand 12 afleveringen, smullen!Film: Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare op Amazon Prime Video. Met Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson en Eiza Gonzalez. Geregisseerd door Guy Ritchie en gebaseerd op een waargebeurd verhaal, over een groep rare soldaten die het de Nazi's moeilijk maakte tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Doet inderdaad denken aan Inglourious Bastards: filmisch niet zo goed, maar wel erg vermakelijk.Docu: The Diamond Heist op Netflix. Een driedelige documentaire over een gigantische diamantroof in de Millennium Dome in Londen, in 2000. Ik had er nooit van gehoord. Geen doorsnee docu: hij is geproduceerd door Guy Ritchie en het kijkt als een van zijn films. Je ziet hoe een gewaagde diamantroof wordt voorbereid door een groep bizar stereotype Londonse gangsters. Er zijn twists en wow-momenten en zeker als je nog niks van deze roof weet, moet je er vooral niks over opzoeken tot je de docu uit hebt.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patience Against the backdrop of the historic city of York, detective Bea Metcalf forms an unlikely duo with young autistic police archivist Patience Evans, opening a door into a whole new world for Patience (ThreeNow). The Stolen Girl A seemingly ordinary decision turns the world of Elisa, mom to two young kids, upside down. When her daughter Lucia asks to go to a sleepover at her new best friend Josie's house, Elisa agrees. After meeting Josie's mother, Rebecca, she's put at ease by her charming nature and their impressive house. But when she says goodnight to her daughter, she has no idea that she is about to be thrust into every parent's worst nightmare (Disney+). Diamond Heist It's the year 2000, and London unveils the Millennium Dome to usher in the third millennium. A group of criminals devise a plan to steal the Millennium Dome Diamond at the heart of the Millennium Jewels collection (Netflix). LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Compendium, we uncover the Millennium Dome Diamond Heist: The Plot to Steal the Worlds Most Flawless Diamond. We follow the trail of a notorious criminal gang featuring Lee Wenham, Ray Betson, William Cockram as Scotland Yard is onto them long before their plan is even executed. This is a story of bodacious nerve and Brazen balls, it features speedboats, JCB Diggers and even metal ramming spikes mounted on the back of trucks. There is nothing that we love more than a heist story than a heist story carried out by idiots. We give you just the Compendium, but if you want more, here are our resources: Millennium Dome - Wikipedia Millennium Dome Heist - Wikipedia The Millennium Star Diamond - De Beers Millennium Heist Documentary - Youtube The Diamond Heist - Netflix Host & Show Info Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they're your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people. Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin Community & Calls to Action ⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts

DEFCON Levels and Zaha Hadid: A Nostalgic Dive into ArchitectureIn this episode of the Coffee Sketch Podcast, Jimmy and Kurt introduce a new DEFCON segment, reminiscing about Y2K, and discussing the art and architecture of Zaha Hadid. They explore the Millennium Dome's controversial legacy and dive into AI-enhanced sketches, juxtaposing traditional and modern architectural techniques. The conversation meanders through topics such as teaching, design iterations, and the influence of past projects on future work, all sprinkled with lighthearted banter and pop culture references.00:00 Introduction and New Podcast Feature01:27 Defcon Levels Explained03:16 Welcome to the Coffee Sketch Podcast04:27 Pie Day and Fundraising12:10 Sketch Collaboration and Y2K Memories16:44 Boomer Prepping and Prince's 199919:01 Millennium Dome and Richard Rogers20:34 Zaha Hadid's Influence and Mind Zone Pavilion22:44 Teaching Architecture and Student Inspirations34:49 AI Sketches and Surprising ResultsSend Feedback :) Support the showBuy some Coffee! Support the Show!https://ko-fi.com/coffeesketchpodcast/shop Our Links Follow Jamie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/falloutstudio/ Follow Kurt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtneiswender/ Kurt's Practice - https://www.instagram.com/urbancolabarchitecture/ Coffee Sketch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coffeesketch Jamie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/falloutstudio Kurt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kurtneiswender

Who doesn't love a good Heist? Now throw in the most valuable diamond in the world at the time, the Millennium Star. Still not convinced? Well let's put this thing right in the middle of London at the Millennium Dome's De Beers exhibit. In November of the year 2000, a crew of career criminals attempted one of the ballsiest, most brazen robberies in history. And they would've probably gotten away with it too if it wasn't for those nosey specialist at Scotland Yard called The Flying Squad. Months prior the future heist-ers had attempted not one but two separate armored truck robberies that were both met with failure in different but wildly entertaining fashion.  Not to be deterred these guys might have figured their methods were sounds, just maybe they weren't aiming high enough. Find out how it all goes down here.Support the show

In November 2000, a gang of audacious criminals attempted one of the most daring heists in British history—right in the heart of London.Their target? A collection of diamonds worth £350 million, including the legendary Millennium Star, housed inside the Millennium Dome. Armed with sledgehammers, a speedboat escape plan, and sheer nerve, they thought they had the perfect crime. But what they didn't anticipate was the meticulous planning of Scotland Yard's elite Flying Squad, who lay in wait for the thieves to make their move.Let us jump inside the gripping story of the Millennium Dome Heist—where the stakes were high, the execution bold, and the downfall inevitable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roll-up, roll-up for the biggest tent of all! We're launching into 2025 with a very special guest, Imogen West-Knights, and an absolutely vast cursed object, containing lots of smaller ones. That's right, we're turning the clock back a full quarter of a century to revisit the universal mockery, dodgy sponsors, New Labour hubris, sweet childhood memories, general hilarity, bomb threats and national self-loathing that all came messily, hilariously together to fill the Millennium Dome.  At the time, it was viewed as the white elephant that would stomp over all other white elephants, the most embarrassing of political failures – but Imogen's obsessive reporting on the Dome's history has turned up a more interesting verdict altogether. Was this the ultimate symbol of the early Blair years, for better and worse? What was the Dome Minister's deep connection to the 1951 Festival of Britain? What was it actually like to visit the Dome as a child in 2000? Should we all be a bit less cynical about massive projects like this? Just how tacky was it in the end? And what was the true spirit of the Willennium - sorry, millennium? Thanks so much to the brilliant Imogen West-Knights for sharing her worrying level of expertise on the Dome with us – you can read her 2020 Guardian Long Read on the Dome here. And buy her excellent debut novel Deep Down here. She is on BlueSky @ImogenWK. Big thanks to Cursed Objects listener Tilly Hawkins for also suggesting the 'Been there, DOME that' badge for our upcoming installation at the Peltz, and to H.O.M.E for providing a studio - check them out if you're a creative looking for a space to work in London. Theme music: Mr Beatnick Artwork: Archie Bashford

In this extra episode for election week David talks to historian Robert Saunders about the last great Labour landslide of 1997, when Tony Blair won the biggest majority in his party's history (till now?). Why did the Tories get no credit for a strong economy? How did New Labour change political campaigning? Was this the election that did for the prospects of proportional representation? Plus – the Millennium Dome: totemic or tat?To hear our bonus episode on the epochal election of 1924 sign up now to PPF+ and you'll get ad-free listening plus all past, present and future bonuses too www.ppfideas.comFor election day tomorrow: the Boris + Brexit election of 2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Harry and Paul Are... Devious! To kick off the series, the lads are taking you back to the turn of the millennium to unravel one of the most audacious—and ridiculous—attempted robberies in British history: the Millennium Dome Heist.This crime had more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. We'll introduce you to the gang of hapless thieves who thought they could pull off the biggest diamond heist ever, aiming to snatch the Millennium Star - a diamond so large it could make the royals do a double-take.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep up to date with all of our antics!***Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've wanted comedian, podcaster and presenter of the 'Great British Sewing Bee' Sara Pascoe on the pod for so long, and this week she joined us for lunch and a natter! As a mum of 2 very young kids, Sara took a break from feeding and popped round for a quick catch up, and treated us to some hilarious stories. She shared her love of frozen pizzas when she was younger, working at the Millennium Dome in London, her tips on how to deal with hecklers in the crowd at a gig, currently living on caffeine, and she confesses that her husband's roast potatoes are the reason she married him! Sara's brand new book ‘Weirdo' is released on the 25th April, and her ongoing book podcast ‘Weirdo's Book Club' with friend of pod Cariad Lloyd is fab! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate our 100th episode it's the first ever (and only - we're NOT doing this again) UWA award show: THE UWIES! Who wins best podcast guest? Who wins biggest villain? (Michael) What is the worst topic we've covered? Coming from the Millennium Dome in the year 1999 we've got live performances from The Sats, Cheryl, Pixie Lott & Aggro Santos, as well as live phone calls to friends and enemies of the pod (Michael) UR WELCOME! As always please send your feedback to;Insta: @urwelcomeamericaTwitter: @urwelcomeUSAEmail: UrWelcomeAmericaPodcast@gmail.com

This week, Laura looks at the unbelievable case of the Millennium Dome diamond heist, a true story that has all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster. Expect speedboats, explosions, smoke bombs… and steak and kidney pies. Trust us – you won't want to miss this.Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling is available weekly on BBC Sounds. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. Email us at lauraandiain@bbc.co.uk.

Napad na wystawie diamentów w Millennium Dome. Plan był perfekcyjny, ale policja o wszystkim wiedziała. Największy w historii diamentowy skok w Antwerpii. Sprawcy nie do wykrycia, gdyby nie zbieg okoliczności…

Welcome to our Christmas Pod (for the third time). We thought we were done but then there was some IMPORTANT BREAKING KISS NEWS to cover (sorry... “kover”). Along the way we talk ABBA (obviously), The Millennium Dome, Spice Girls and horror movies that make you cry (or possibly just me). Damn you Guillermo Del Toro!    We attempt to delve into Kerrang's Kerristmas Kwizz, but due to bad planning it doesn't really work. At least it gives us an excuse to post a picture of Lisa Dominique looking sexual, as always. Talking of sexual, how do you like our new album art? Pretty sweet, right?   There's some Christmas DEEP KUTZ that aren't very deep, grudging praise for the skills of the doctor from The Human Centipede, lots of Krampus talk and then the podcast cuts off before the end because our microphone batteries ran out. Ordinarily that should mean it all goes in the vault, but we thought what the hell put the pod out anyway, because nothing says end of term vibes like this absolute shambles. There's some good clips though.     Recorded 7th December 2023   Check out pics from the issue on our Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/podwithmadness/   YouTube playlist:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6jGszBq8BFGzTjAtx5EMCrvwuqPsrIQ_&si=UTm_TTz6bYlbd33s   Tip us on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/podwithmadness   CAN I POD WITH MADNESS THEME by Oliver Gardiner  @revilorenidrag  

Dave Swift may not be a household name but he's shared the stage with legendary musicians such as Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Cher, Joss Stone, Eric Clapton, Roger Daughtry, Paul Simon ... and those are just a few.  He's been a member of Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Orchestra since 1991 and also a with the house band on Later with Jools Holland (one of the top tv shows in the UK) He's been called by Bass Guitar magazine as  "one of UK's top bassists" We had a great conversation with Dave and probably one of our longest interviews.  We covered a lot of ground from Dave's early beginnings learning his first instrument (not the bass) to auditioning for Jools Holland and recently recording with Rod Stewart for his upcoming album.  There's a lot in between and some great stories from Dave about some legendary musicians he's worked with.  Like the time they needed a guitar player to fill in (for the house guitarist) when Smokey Robinson was set to do a live show... you won't beleive who they got to fill in.   We thank Dave for taking the time out of his busy schedule to talk to us.  He's currently on tour and also in rehearsals for the tv show so he's got a lot going on.  Dave was such a pleasure to talk to and you'll hear it in his voice how serious he is about what he does and the love for his art of making music. At the end of the interview we did ask some "non-music" questions and when we got into food you would not believe it but we ended up talking about cheeses (like our last interview).. this may be a new thing .. or not ..  ************ A little about Dave Swift: Since joining Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in 1991, Dave Swift has established himself as one of the UK's finest, high-profile bass players. In his career, which expands beyond three decades, Dave boasts a musician's portfolio that seconds no other. Dave Swift has played for an array of renowned artists, from George Benson, Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton to Amy Winehouse, Adele and Paul Simon.   Over the years he has performed at many prestigious events, such as the North Sea Jazz Festival, Dubai International Jazz Festival, Blue Note Tokyo, Amnesty International, the Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury Music Festival, and a G8 Conference for world leaders, which included former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and President Bill Clinton. Additional performances include the Millennium Night celebration at the Millennium Dome for Her Majesty the Queen and a sell-out concert at the Sydney Opera House during their 2008 tour of Australia and New Zealand. Dave Swift is currently on a UK tour with the Jools Holland Band throughout this month and December.  Joss Stone will join them on some dates along with Rod Stewart (who will show up for some shows as a surprise guest)   *********** You can find Dave on Instagram and be sure to check out his website at : daveswiftbass.com KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.     If you go to www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic you can find all the links to the podcast platforms we are on.     Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see 2 video segments from some of our interviews.  Just search "know good music".  

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors This week, from 2020: Even before it opened, the Dome had become a byword for failure. But two decades on, it could be time for a reassessment. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

In 1999's 'The World Is Not Enough' starring Pierce Brosnan as 007, we see a stunning boat chase down the Thames in the opening minutes of the movie. This was the first time we really see London used in a major action piece in a James Bond movie. In this episode, I talk to a number of fellow Bond fans about their favourite moments of this chase, give my own take, and talk about the significant sights.You can watch the chase for yourself on the Official 007 Youtube page:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_iBmG5Y_BUThank you to the contributors, who you can find on Instagram:Donnie over at 'Quantum of History'Daniel Gaster at 'Daniel Gaster' Roland Hulme at 'Roland Hulme'David Zaritsky at 'The Bond Experience'Ken at 'Oceansographer'...and Pete Brooker at 'From Tailors With Love'The first time I took the helm of a Royal Navy ship was actually along much of this route, heading down the Thames from near Tower Bridge, and along past the Millennium Dome (now the O2). Now, when I see the chase, it brings back that very happy (if now distant) memory. I'm looking forward to attending the Q the Music concert on October 15th, and will be meeting up with friends before hand. Let me know if you want to come, all are invited!Message me anytime on Instagram, or e-mail: AlbionNeverDies@gmail.comCheck out my https://www.youtube.com/britishcultureCheck out my Red Bubble shopSubscribe to my newsletter: https://youtube.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b3afdae99897eebbf8ca022c8&id=5165536616    Support the show

We celebrated our 400th epsiode with a live audience AND a crowd favourite - a heist episode. This one has all the makings of an action movie - bombs, elaborate plans, priceless jewels, and a super cool getaway vehicle.Get a catch up live stream ticket to watch the episode, some behind the scenes stuff and of course our 400th episode after party:https://www.trybooking.com/CICVA This is a comedy/history podcast, the report begins at approximately 06:20 (though as always, we go off on tangents throughout the report).Support the show and get rewards like bonus episodes: patreon.com/DoGoOnPodLive show tickets: https://dogoonpod.com/live-shows/ Submit a topic idea directly to the hat: dogoonpod.com/suggest-a-topic/Check out our merch: https://do-go-on-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Check out our other podcasts:Book Cheat: https://play.acast.com/s/book-cheatPrime Mates: https://play.acast.com/s/prime-mates/Listen Now: https://play.acast.com/s/listen-now/Who Knew It with Matt Stewart: https://play.acast.com/s/who-knew-it-with-matt-stewart/ Our awesome theme song by Evan Munro-Smith and logo by Peader ThomasDo Go On acknowledges the traditional owners of the land we record on, the Wurundjeri people, in the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders, past and present. REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Dome_raidhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcnST-qOZEchttps://abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=82162&page=1https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/millennium-dome-heisthttps://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/feb/18/dome1https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/feb/24/dome.tonythompson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On November 7th, 2000, a professional gang of thieves attempted an audacious robbery in London. Their target: the largest flawless diamond collection in the world. Its location: the Millennium Dome in Greenwich. It's an outrageous plan, but can these crooks really steal such a prize, in broad daylight, from such a public place, and make their escape? Not if Scotland Yard has anything to do with it. The plot reads like something from a Bond film — speedboats, firearms, ram raids, and elaborate undercover surveillance. With limited information to go on, it's a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, or rather cops and robbers. In the end, timing will be everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH Pre-Title Sequence Decoded!, we answer some intriguing questions from this 14 ½ minute sequence. Is this a great pre-title sequence? What is Bond doing in a Swiss bank? When is Cigar more than a cigar? How was that bomb detonated? Was the Millennium Dome even open when they filmed this movie? How many pesetas did Bond collect for Sir Robert King? Can Bond survive the jump out the window? Join us as we answer these questions and more. Please give us your comments/suggestions on this episode, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH Pre-Title Sequence Decoded!, at info@spymovienavigator.com. Furthermore, you can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/40gj8vK

In this warty-textured episode, Adam and Ren are joined by returning guest Willow to talk about two books by Susan Gates: Revenge of the Toffee Monster and to a slightly lesser extent, Killer Mushrooms Ate My Gran. In this wide-ranging episode, this gang of 90s kids chat about the Millennium Dome, cordyceps and the origins of toffee, and are joined by an extra special coconut-headed guest for Texture of the Week. The transcript of this episode is available here: https://stillscared.podigee.io/52-toffee-monster

We talk to Maff Potts about the importance of having people and purpose in our lives. Maff is the founder of Camerados, a charity that helps people support each other through tough times. One of the main ways they do this is by setting up Public Living Rooms – places to go to when you need to connect to or just be around other humans, with no agenda, no mission and no fixing.Before setting up Camerados, Maff spent 20 years working in the homelessness sector, where he ran the largest homeless services in the country for The Salvation Army, as well as being CEO of the award-winning organisation 'People Can', which worked with homelessness, criminal justice, domestic violence and addiction services. Maff ran the Government's programme to modernise homeless centres and even set up a shelter one Christmas in the Millennium Dome, for the charity Crisis! To find out more about the Camerados and Public Living Rooms, head to camerados.orgIf you're interested in setting up a Public Living Room in your community, then email Yvonne for a chat at cuppa@camerados.orgWe chat about coffee drinking advice on insta from @charlottefauregreennutritionWe also mention the following Right Up My Podcast episode, about mental health in Men: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/12021616-ep-36-men-talkThank you to our team:Music - Andrew GrimesArtwork - Erica Frances GeorgeIf you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. Thank you!Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: https://www.patreon.com/rightupmypodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightupmy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RightUpMy

In episode 243 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed looking to the future whilst reflecting on the evolution of cameras, AI portraits and listening to photo talk. Plus this week, photographer Gautier Deblonde takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in length in which he answer's the question ‘What Does Photography Mean to You?' Gautier Deblonde is a French photographer, renowned for his portraits of key international artists and a practice that is situated between reportage and documentary. Born and raised in France, he moved to London in 1991 to work as a photographer. He works closely with his artist subjects, photographing their working spaces and in doing so their contributions to the art world. Deblonde's subjects include Damien Hirst, Gilbert & George, Jeff Koons, Antony Gormley and Ron Mueck. His book Atelier, published by Steidl, captured sixty-nine artist studios in panorama, providing a glimpse behind the scenes to the source of artistic creation, and his book Artists, published by Tate Gallery in 1999, brought together a number of his artist portraits. Projects have included True North (2009), a series about Svalbard in the High Arctic exhibited at Galerie du Jour Agnès B in Paris, and Still Life: Ron Mueck at Work (2013), a documentary film commissioned by the Fondation Cartier. Deblonde's photographs of the creation and installation into the Millennium Dome of Ron Mueck's sculpture Boy won a World Press Award and were published in 2001. His works have been exhibited in a number of museums and galleries including Le Petit Palais in Paris, Tate Britain and the National Portrait Gallery in London. www.gautierdeblonde.com Dr. Grant Scott is the founder/curator of United Nations of Photography, a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, a working photographer, documentary filmmaker, BBC Radio contributor and the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was first screened in 2018 www.donotbendfilm.com. He is the presenter of the A Photographic Life and In Search of Bill Jay podcasts. © Grant Scott 2022

In this episode we discuss the attempted diamond raid on London's Millennium Dome in 2000, false walls and false notes, walking on the dome, Sophie Marceau, and not shooting at boats.

Greenwich Peninsula, located at a bend in the river Thames, East of historic Greenwich and opposite the mouth of the river Lea, has historically been a peripheral area of London. It was a farm and marshland until, in the 19th Century, it became home to Europe's largest gas works. Until the extension of the Jubilee line and the construction of the Millennium Dome, this industrial legacy was a barrier to the development of the peninsula. The dome — not the O2 Arena — was intended to mark the start of an ambitious plan for a new urban centre, but a post-party wrangling about the area's future and the onset of the 2008 financial crash slowed progress considerably.In 2013, the majority of the peninsula was bought by the developers Knight Dragon, who set about one of the largest urban regeneration projects in Europe. The latest addition is Design District, already named by Time magazine as one of 2021's World's Greatest Places, and featuring a rare density of buildings by leading contemporary architects such as 6A, Adam Khan Architects and David Kohn Architects.This tour tells its story.We made this tour from our offices in Bureau. Bureau is a co-working space for creatives offering a new approach to membership workspace. Bureau prioritises not just room to think and do, but also shared resources and space to collaborate. To book a free day pass follow this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OUTLAW KINDA STUFF - "COUNTRY WITH AN EDGE"Terry is a United States Army Veteran with multiple tours to Southwest Asia and recently retired after serving 20 active duty. He grew up surrounded by music.Influenced by a wide variety of music from artists such as; Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, George Jones, and George Strait. Not to mention all the other genres of music like the Doobie Brothers, 38 Special, The Eagles, James Taylor, Bob Seger, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.Terry's 2017 album release “Cracked Windshield” produced 2 top ten singles “Cracked Windshield” and “As Good As It Gets” on the European Country Charts.All songs on the “Outlaw Kinda Stuff” Album were written by Terry and produced by a Dallas native; Ric Web @ Ric Web Productions. Terry has had the opportunity to open and play in some very cool venues to include the stage of The Grand Ole Opry House, the Millennium Dome in England and spent many years in Nashville chasing down this country music dream. He has co-written with some of the best writers out there and looks forward to writing the next song.Terry served as an Army Chief Warrant Officer three with 20 years of service and very much looking forward to the next chapter of his career playing music full-time. While serving on active duty makes it a challenge to keep a band together and well-rehearsed it also is a great way to build a fan base all over the world.Terry's new project is career changing and is looking forward to the opportunities to play around Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and anywhere that wants to hear his music. "Outlaw Kinda Stuff" his new single will be release in early 2021, look for it on all digital platforms (Amazon, iTunes, Spotify, etc). Terry is really looking forward to visiting all the regional radio stations and playing a few live tunes for you all…..

Nigel Coates is a hugely influential architect, designer, artist and educator. He first came to widespread attention as a teacher at the Architectural Association in the early 80s when he co-founded NATO, a radical architecture collective that published a series of magazines with a unique perspective on the city.Later, he co-founded the practice, Branson Coates, and created buildings and interiors across the globe from Caffe Bongo in Japan to the National Centre for Popular Music in Sheffield. He has also designed a slew of products for the likes of Fornasetti and GTV as well as exhibitions, such as Ecstacity and Mixtacity at Tate Modern. Importantly, he did much of this while being head of architecture at the Royal College of Art. He has just published an intriguing – and occasionally quite racy – memoir. It's a book that charts the changes in architecture in general, and London in particular. There are tales of extraordinary projects, of club culture and parties, of friendships and loves, and of lives sadly lost.In this episode we talk about: his early life in Malvern and his difficult relationship with his parents; his love of Italy; teaching at the Architectural Association and the creation of NATO; working in Japan and, finally, building in the UK; his role in controversial projects such as the National Centre for Popular Music and the Millennium Dome; the problem with developer-led London; regrets about about not building more; being queer and ‘the unspoken conformity of architecture'; and missing his great friend Zaha Hadid. Support the show

An awful lot of talk about the Millennium Dome. Also the war on terror, and wind. Sub on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ELdEaRNp639MJoaYBEaFQ?si=ea53bc1604264b90 Join Substack: https://jenives.substack.com/ For the full hour, you can subscribe on Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/jenives Join the podcast discord here: https://discord.gg/yC85EbxfP2 Follow me on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jenivescomedian PETITION TO SAVE CHARLIE!!! : https://www.change.org/p/natural-history-museum-save-charlie-the-green-bean-stick-insect --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/megotpodcast/message

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In which we get into the specific zones of the Millennium Dome, their various corporate sponsors, and what they said about Britain c. 2000 and how New Labour saw its subjects' lives. We completely lost our minds doing this and we hope you enjoy. Get the whole episode on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/60698903 If you're in the UK and want to help Afghan refugees and internally displaced people, consider donating to Afghanaid: https://www.afghanaid.org.uk/ *WEB DESIGN ALERT* Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/ Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and Alice (@AliceAvizandum)

This week, we have the full cast of TF together to review the history of the Millennium Dome, a New Labour attempt to create a modern exposition of Britain. It definitely became an exhibition of how weird the inner circle of Blair's Labour was, but it's largely regarded as a failure–and we learn about how it transformed a chunk of Greenwich from the Goop Zone into the Empty Luxury Flat Zone. Part 2 of this episode is available now on the Patreon—get it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/60698903 If you're in the UK and want to help Afghan refugees and internally displaced people, consider donating to Afghanaid: https://www.afghanaid.org.uk/ *WEB DESIGN ALERT* Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/ Trashfuture are: Riley (@raaleh), Milo (@Milo_Edwards), Hussein (@HKesvani), Nate (@inthesedeserts), and Alice (@AliceAvizandum)

Das Centre Pompidou, der Millennium Dome und das Llloyd's in London - Richard Rogers' Bauwerke sind weltweit bekannt und prägen das Stadtbild zahlreicher Metropolen. Auch nach seinem Tod wird er weiter beeinflussen, wie wir Städte planen, glaubt der Kunstwissenschaftler und Architekturkritiker Nikolaus Bernau.Bernau, Nikolauswww.deutschlandfunk.de, Kultur heuteDirekter Link zur Audiodatei

If you're looking to start a business or simply discover how to grow your existing venture today's guest has some important insights from the former manager of the Millenium dome, Pierre-Yves. Kevin and Pierre-Yves discuss in detail the things you need to do and the traits you need to have for you to succeed in your business. You need to know your product, finances and the business model inside out and they go on to share with you the principles you need to learn to make your business profitable. KEY TAKEAWAYS Does playing professional sports helps you in the transition to business? It helps daily. Managing pressure, manager of stress, manager of success, manager of failure, how you reinvent yourself, how you inspire people in crisis. Management of being able to handle and strive under pressure is quite crucial in the property business. If you ever want to be successful in business, look at the product and say, "Can I reinvent this product? Can I reposition it?" If it's yes, you do it. Then look at the finances, business model. Can I again raise equity, raise debt, can I reinvent the business model, improve the profitability of the business? If yes, then do it and you will be successful. And then last but not least, people, who are the people managing the business? Can I inspire them to do differently as a kind of followers with our credit management style? If it's a yes, then go ahead and do the business because you will succeed. The principle of finance, the principle of good accounting, the principle of making sure you have the skills to do it and surrounding yourself with the right people, it's the same for a small business or major corporation. Do not be shaken by people who are handling multi-million businesses because they are using the same principles you are using in your small business. Keep focused and following those principles and one day you will be like them. When you're in trouble, if you don't bring stamina, energy and positive attitude, you're going to struggle and having a very strong sense of humour because you're going to have dark days, you're going to have days you want to give up and if you have a good laughs at days, you're going to be alright. Your best asset is the people in the business and the most important people, the frontline staff, the guys who are serving the food, who are cleaning the floor, if they're not fitting an integral part in business, you're going to fail. A good entrepreneur is a matchbox. And the matches come in scratch and then shine, and then they go away somewhere else. I think that the responsibility to entrepreneur is not only legacy and building replacement, but it's also allowing others to be able to shine and to develop, and then goes somewhere else and find themselves in other places, being CEO's, Chairman position and they're going to help you and proudly invest in your business saying that this is the guy that allowed me to be here. The golden rule in any business. If the business plan or the business model is not right and the people are not right, just don't get involved. For you to succeed in business, you need to be very adaptable and be reactive because preferences are changing regularly as the generations change. The role of a good leader is to be able to predict, to be able to anticipate. Advice to people who are starting a business, small is beautiful, it's not about getting big, is again, it's being successful on your own, and then few if you want to grow, make sure you surround yourself with the right people and it's all about going big, step by step and make sure you got around you people who are going to support you, embrace you and drive this thing forward with you and take them with you for a long time. It is crucial for anybody starting a business to find one or two mentors. Somebody you can trust, somebody who believes in you, somebody who embraces you, somebody, that kick your ass when it's needed for you to grow.   BEST MOMENTS “You're as good as your last one.” “Principles are the same for a small business or major corporation.” "If you're going to carry responsibilities, and you're going to be the captain of the team, you got to lead by example, it's not doing what I say not what I do, it doesn't work that way.” “Property is not about buying houses, the property is about people.” “As a property owner, if you're not able to attract the right attitude towards the entire network of your tenants or your business partner, you're just going to fail. “ “The more I practice, the luckier I get.” “Key values, loyalty, honesty, ethics, that's all we ask from people.” “When you are at the helm of something big, you got all the fair-weather friends that come out.” “Entrepreneurs or leaders are never on the job, they're on a mission.” “It's fine to have an ego because you need that confidence because if you're shaky, people won't follow you.” VALUABLE RESOURCES https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/ ABOUT THE GUEST The charismatic Frenchman, Pierre-Yves Gerbeau certainly has a highly successful CV and the ability to bring a little sparkle to any boardroom, with an approach which made him a mini-celebrity during his time in charge of the Millennium Dome, now better known as the O2 Arena, with the tabloid press nicknaming him 'The Gerbil'. He was also a hockey player for about eight years. ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people's property to create financial freedom.     CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty/ https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/ http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where were you when the clock ticked over to a new millennium? Milly and JC were having a quiet celebration with their old friends, Bob and Barbara. The opening of the Millennium Dome seemed a bit much for the Queen but Milly remembers the hysteria surrounding the so-called, 'Millennium Bug'. Milly has a trip to Australia to spend time with her new grandson and it's while she's there that 9-11 shocks the world into a new reality. Please enjoy this new season of Mondays with Milly.

It was the heist you have when you’re not having a heist, the Millennium Dome raid in November of 2000 was well planned but ultimately failed after the great work from Scotland Yard and the Flying Squad.

A little after 7am on Sunday September 1st 2016 Peter Maine went for a jog through the centre of Durham. A short while later he was found by the banks of the River Wear with three stab wounds to the heart. To this day we don't know if it was murder or suicide. No sign of robbery. No defensive wounds. So suicide? In which case, what happened to the knife?We do know that police estimate that 65 people may have wanted to do him harm. I'm not sure I know 65 people overall, and I've interviewed Barry McGuigan and several other people. Gareth gets investigated by the security services! John is called posh for not liking Pringles! Claire pivots magnificently from the NON-EXISTANT AND ENTIRELY FICTIONAL link between MMR and autism to trying to play roller derby in a sea of blood and lager! The Offspring fight cancer and HIV/AIDS!There's also brief attempt to remember 1998, including the Omagh bombing (and in particular the world's most harrowing holiday photo), the construction of the Millennium Dome, significant loss of life somewhere in Algeria Claire can't pronounce the name of ("however you say it, there was a massacre there") and Aqua. Along the way: Time Capsules! The wilful destruction of a ponytail at Morrissey's request! Paula White's last show on BBC Stoke! Danny Dyer romcoms! Robbie Mustoe! Richard and Judy's suicide pact! Local government reorganisation in the West Country! This show has it all. Shout outs in this episode to Study in Scarlet and Reverie – check ‘em out! A couple of weeks ago I mentioned Fat Mike the extremely vocal sparrow who lives in my garden. Fat Mike is very obvious in this episode, making the whole episode sound somewhat like the old Big Brother livestreams when they used to play birdsong and train noise to cover controversial conversations. Sorry about that. For all our snark, if you have any information at all about  the death of Peter Heron, please call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org. His family deserve to know what happened. You can reach us on email everyonediesinsunderland@gmail.com, on Twitter at @everyonediespod, on Facebook and Instagram. Our theme music is the song “Steady Away” by Pete Dilley and can be found on his album Half-truths and Hearsay which you can/should buy/stream here: https://petedilley.bandcamp.com/album/half-truths-and-hearsay  Writing sleeper hits for all these weeping dipshits.

My guest this week is Celia Pontin, who works for the Committees of Advertising Practice, and has done a PhD (I was her supervisor) on video games and theology. Celia talks about how for her a game is a voluntary attempt to overcome an unnecessary obstacle – and that this is the element that makes it fun. She explains how she drew on the religion and film methodology and looked at how the interactive nature of video games affects our ability to interpret them meaningfully through a theological lens.  We talk about why someone might choose to be a villain in a game and how video games give us the freedom to consider options we wouldn’t consider ‘being’ in real life. We bring in the question of fatalism in the case of fixed narratives. We learn that Celia originally considered going to university to do astrophysics and that when she was a teenager she had wanted to be a vicar. We learn why she doesn’t always like describing her PhD to people she doesn’t particularly know and she reflects on the influence of an essay on Lord of the Flies which she did for her GCSEs and how it impacted on the PhD she did, as well as a Hobbit video game. She says that she would be surprised if her son didn’t to some extent follow in her footsteps. Church music has always been the backdrop of Celia’s life, and she tells us that she was surprised to discover that her friends weren’t all into classical music. She was also interested in countercultural music. She talks about how surprised her younger self would be to discover that she prefers reading policy documents sometimes to reading fiction. We also talk about political blunders and the way we look back on events, and our reflections of the Millennium Dome and Y2K. At the end of the interview, Celia reflects on being in a position of relative privilege, having had a good comprehensive education and going on to university. She talks about how it can be possible to feel nostalgic about bittersweet episodes, we find out if there is anything she would change if she could go back and we learn why she is a looking forward person. Please note: Opinions expressed are solely those of Chris Deacy and Celia Pontin and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the University of Kent.

Jeremy Black, one of the most prolific and punchy of historians of modern Britain, has written a new account of a period on which he has previously published. A Brief History of Britain 1851-2021: From World Power to ? (Robinson, 2021) traces an arc of decline and opportunity, from the confidence that was reflected in the Crystal Palace's Great Exhibition of 1851 to the uncertainty about national purpose or international significance that was reflected in the construction of the Millennium Dome. Balancing hard and soft power with the homogenisation and diversification of lived experience, while thinking about politics, culture, demographics, and the impact of conflict, Black asks some far-reaching questions about the kind of country that Britain has become. Crawford Gribben is a professor of history at Queen's University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremy Black, one of the most prolific and punchy of historians of modern Britain, has written a new account of a period on which he has previously published. A Brief History of Britain 1851-2021: From World Power to ? (Robinson, 2021) traces an arc of decline and opportunity, from the confidence that was reflected in the Crystal Palace’s Great Exhibition of 1851 to the uncertainty about national purpose or international significance that was reflected in the construction of the Millennium Dome. Balancing hard and soft power with the homogenisation and diversification of lived experience, while thinking about politics, culture, demographics, and the impact of conflict, Black asks some far-reaching questions about the kind of country that Britain has become. Crawford Gribben is a professor of history at Queen’s University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Jeremy Black, one of the most prolific and punchy of historians of modern Britain, has written a new account of a period on which he has previously published. A Brief History of Britain 1851-2021: From World Power to ? (Robinson, 2021) traces an arc of decline and opportunity, from the confidence that was reflected in the Crystal Palace’s Great Exhibition of 1851 to the uncertainty about national purpose or international significance that was reflected in the construction of the Millennium Dome. Balancing hard and soft power with the homogenisation and diversification of lived experience, while thinking about politics, culture, demographics, and the impact of conflict, Black asks some far-reaching questions about the kind of country that Britain has become. Crawford Gribben is a professor of history at Queen’s University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Jeremy Black, one of the most prolific and punchy of historians of modern Britain, has written a new account of a period on which he has previously published. A Brief History of Britain 1851-2021: From World Power to ? (Robinson, 2021) traces an arc of decline and opportunity, from the confidence that was reflected in the Crystal Palace’s Great Exhibition of 1851 to the uncertainty about national purpose or international significance that was reflected in the construction of the Millennium Dome. Balancing hard and soft power with the homogenisation and diversification of lived experience, while thinking about politics, culture, demographics, and the impact of conflict, Black asks some far-reaching questions about the kind of country that Britain has become. Crawford Gribben is a professor of history at Queen’s University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Jeremy Black, one of the most prolific and punchy of historians of modern Britain, has written a new account of a period on which he has previously published. A Brief History of Britain 1851-2021: From World Power to ? (Robinson, 2021) traces an arc of decline and opportunity, from the confidence that was reflected in the Crystal Palace’s Great Exhibition of 1851 to the uncertainty about national purpose or international significance that was reflected in the construction of the Millennium Dome. Balancing hard and soft power with the homogenisation and diversification of lived experience, while thinking about politics, culture, demographics, and the impact of conflict, Black asks some far-reaching questions about the kind of country that Britain has become. Crawford Gribben is a professor of history at Queen’s University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Jeremy Black, one of the most prolific and punchy of historians of modern Britain, has written a new account of a period on which he has previously published. A Brief History of Britain 1851-2021: From World Power to ? (Robinson, 2021) traces an arc of decline and opportunity, from the confidence that was reflected in the Crystal Palace’s Great Exhibition of 1851 to the uncertainty about national purpose or international significance that was reflected in the construction of the Millennium Dome. Balancing hard and soft power with the homogenisation and diversification of lived experience, while thinking about politics, culture, demographics, and the impact of conflict, Black asks some far-reaching questions about the kind of country that Britain has become. Crawford Gribben is a professor of history at Queen’s University Belfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

Hüpft rein in unser Speedboat, wir haben einen weiteren spannenden Ausflug in die Welt der mehr oder weniger erfolgreichen Ganoven vorbereitet! Aber haltet euren Whiskey gut fest, es wird rasant! Da hinten rechts seht ihr ein paar britische Banditen beim Versuch, den wertvollsten Diamanten der Welt aus dem Millennium Dome zu stibitzen. Und wenn ihr euren Blick gen Himmel richtet, könnt Ihr etwa hundert Meter unter der Boeing 727 vielleicht sogar noch die Umrisse von D.B. Cooper und seinem Aktenkoffer voller Geld ausmachen. Was das Ganze mit Weihnachtsbäumen, Baggern, Don Draper und einem belgischen Comichelden zu tun hat, erfahrt ihr in Folge 3 von Verbrechen für Weicheier. Viel Spaß!

Charlie talks fry ups, Doctor Martin boots, and then the Millennium Dome robbery. Jail life, mince pies, Steve's youngest daughter Izzy who was 10 talks to Charlie about conspiracy theories.... Did man land on the moon? New documentary out now at www.brideofbronson.co.uk

For Michael Grade, a distinguished and highly successful career in showbusiness appeared to be in the genes. Born in 1943 in London, England, his father was Leslie Grade and his uncles were Lew Grade and Bernard Delfont. Michael became a trainee journalist on the Daily Mirror in 1960, before becoming deputy controller of entertainment programmes at London Weekend Television in 1973. In 1984, he gained one of the most prestigious positions in British broadcasting when he became controller of BBC One and BBC TV's director of programmes two years later. In 1988, he was named chief executive at Channel 4, responsible for bringing ER and Friends to British TV. He left in 1997 and has since taken major roles at numerous companies, including Ocado, Camelot and the Millennium Dome project. He was appointed chairman of the BBC in 2004 and executive chairman of ITV in 2007. His remarkably successful career in broadcasting was recognised by a CBE in 1998, and a life peerage in 2011.

It was great to re-connect with Dave at his home in south-east London, UK. After a long British summer, Dave found himself not only in the second lockdown but to boot it was raining - I wonder if it was sunny would he have spoken to me in his garden with a great British beer in-hand! Our chat was insightful and great fun. Amongst many achievements Dave has been the featured bassist on 7 double platinum-selling albums - so we could have spoken for hours! Below is a shortened - extract of Dave's extensive professional experience - which I encourage you to read and visit his website and social media channels.  Since joining Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra in 1991, Dave Swift has established himself as one of the UK's finest, high-profile bass players. In his 30+ year career makes for an impressive portfolio, playing with renowned artists such as George Benson, Chaka Khan, Eric Clapton and Paul Simon. This list of famous names continues on and on... Dave has performed at many prestigious events including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Dubai International Jazz Festival, Blue Note Tokyo, Amnesty International, the Montreux Jazz Festival, Glastonbury Music Festival, and a G8 Conference for world leaders, which included former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, and President Bill Clinton. Additional performances include the Millennium Night celebration at the Millennium Dome for Her Majesty the Queen and a sell-out concert at the Sydney Opera House during their 2008 tour of Australia and New Zealand. Dave Swift has been the in-house bassist for Chris Evans's primetime Saturday night TV show, Don't Forget Your Toothbrush, and Name That Tune on Channel 5. Since their inception, Dave Swift has performed on both the BBC TV show, Later…with Jools Holland, and the Jools Holland Show on BBC Radio 2. Where there is music, there is Dave Swift; he's recorded on many British movie soundtracks, which include: Secret Friends (Dennis Potter), MILK (Dawn French), Kevin and Perry Go Large (Harry Enfield & Cathy Burke), and Hunting Venus (Martin Clunes). More recently he recorded the soundtrack for the period drama Me & Orson Welles, starring Zac Efron, Christian McKay and Claire Danes. Dave Swift continues to tour both in the UK and around the world. To read a full bio, click here.     A Big thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer and the team @shure for their awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic! Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website- and Music Matters SWAG And a Big Shout and thanks for the support of the following: Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama Shure microphones Affliction clothing  and Nigel J. my co-producer and voice over talent, all while running - Music Tribes Unite Media for our Podcast - Productions - Please, support, LIKE and helps us grow - check out our Social Media pages:             

Though it's not something you probably set out to have, we all use and flex our creative 'voice' everyday; our own stamp on the world that makes something unmistakably ours. But how do you find one that feels right? We chat through some ways you can explore your own creative voice plus a weird but ultimately wonderful deepdive into Rachel's obsession with the Millennium Dome - 3 seasons in, and we're still full of delightful surprises.

Tim Claydon chats with Nina Brazier about the series of happy accidents that have forged his career, from his early start as a classical dancer, to flying above 20,000 people as an aerialist at the opening of the Millennium Dome, through his current – and completely unexpected - lockdown career. Tim confesses to saying yes to absolutely everything and putting his work on the forefront while bringing up a young family, and reveals his awkward role stuck between two warring factions on the show that went wrong.

What's so scary about about Friday the 13th? Weekdays at noon, Eastern Time, join Gene&Mary for a 15-minute break on BlogTalkRadio.com/bUnekeRadio. Call 516-418-5651 for your opportunity to win! Call often for more opportunities. One winner per week. bUneke will mail your gift to you – anywhere in the world! Gifts will always bUneke surprises. Email contactgeneandmary@gmail.com for your opportunity to win this week's gift. Get a sneak peek at next week's Trivia Question. Trivia Question: Which city hosted the Summer Olympics in 2012 Hint 1 More than 300 languages are spoken in this city Hint 2 Blue plaques hang where Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, Sylvia Plath, Charles Dickens, Jimi Hendrix, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florence Nightingale and hundreds of other famous people lived in this city. Hint 3 – This city has 170 museums Hint 4 - 1.265 billion people use this city's underground mass transit system each year. That's slightly more than the population of India! Hint 5 This city's Millennium Dome is the biggest structure of its kind in the world Bonus hint: Although she has many other royal residences, the Queen still sometimes resides in Buckingham Palace. When she's home, you can see her royal flag flying from the flagpole. This flag, which is called the Royal Standard, must only be flown from buildings where the Queen is present. Answer: London, England, UK #geneandmaryshow  #takeabreak #geneandmary Tune in Monday, when we talk about Dadaism  

Vaughan Bhagan has done it all... mostly! He has extensive experience working in senior Visitor Experience roles in the commercial and hospitality sectors, in high profile environments including the Southbank Centre, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Millennium Dome.In this discussion, we touch on how careers zig and zag as well as the randomness of career events, and the gravitational pull we often feel towards an industry or work.

There's lots of London Resort chat this week thanks to the public consultation coming to an end and a surprisingly in-depth interview with the man leading the project, who previously worked on Disneyland Paris and the Millennium Dome. There's also news of coronavirus-enforced theme park closures in Europe and a couple of upcoming changes at Walt Disney World. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parkrush/message

Hello friends & enemies, it is Gabrielle and Zarina - art critic / game critic baby gods. This second episode of our much-lauded podcast is a lil lockdown special where we chat about the bits o' ~culture~ that've been getting us through the hellscape that is 2020. We chat about Gab's freaky psychic connection with the radio, (romantically speaking) why Zarina loves period dramas, and like... maybe some actual book recommendations are in there. But tbh it's mostly chaos? A lot of wheezy laughing away from the microphone, and tryna hold in an enormous honking snort laugh while Gab tells a story about how she nearly proposed on a bungee jump in the Millennium Dome. All Quality, Top-Notch, Intellectual, high-brow Art Critic stuff. ok, that's all - ENJOYYYYYY! [a note: Gab had to record her half of this episode on zoom, so the audio is a bit crackly. apologies to all the sensitive ears out there, she's already bought a new SD card so this should be a one-off tech-fiasco] Subscribe/follow/woteva for future episodes including artist interviews, ramblings, advice and more. We are reader-supported by our Patreon gang, love you. > A transcription of this episode is available on our website thewhitepube.com Hosts: Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad Jingle: toynoiz made this legendary tune for us back during the era of the 1st podcast years and years ago

This week Gary Mansfield speaks to one of the world’s most innovative sculptors; Richard Wilson. Richard Wilson is one of Britain’s most renowned sculptors. He is internationally celebrated for his interventions in architectural space which draw heavily for their inspiration from the worlds of engineering and construction. Wilson has exhibited widely nationally and internationally for over thirty years and has made major museum exhibitions and public works in countries as diverse as Japan, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Australia and numerous countries throughout Europe. Wilson has also represented Britain in the Sydney, Sao Paulo, Venice and Aperto Biennial and the Yokohama Triennal, was nominated for the Turner Prize on two occasions and was awarded the prestigious DAAD residency in Berlin 1992/3. He was one of a select number of artists invited to create a major public work for The Millennium Dome and the only British artist invited to participate in Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennial 2000, Japan. Wilson was in 2004 appointed Visiting Research Professor at the University of East London, in 2006 he was elected as a member of the Royal Academy and in 2008 was awarded an Honorary Doctorate at the University of Middlesex. For more information on Richard Wilson and his work go to www.richardwilsonsculptor.com For full line up of confirmed artists go to https://www. ministryofarts.org Email: ministryofartsorg@gmail.com Social Media: @ministryofartsorg

UK lockdown restrictions and 2m rule eased as pubs and restaurants allowed to open from 4 July Businesses allowed to open from 4 July The venues which will be allowed reopen include.... Can you buy a multi-million-pound business for £1? Listen for a list of 5 major companies which were sold for £1, including the Millennium Dome, now called the O2 Arena Can you buy a business that can be worth £90m for £3.4m, while helping 800 people? On the 22nd May a deal was announced that the owner of Giraffe and Ed's Diner paid £3.4m for Carluccio's, which was previously bought by the current owner for £90m only two years ago. This acquisition will save the restaurant chain and 800 jobs. Global debt is soaring to levels way higher than all recent time crises. This means many businesses will not be able to sustain their operations and need to be rescued by new owners who can help them pivot. The smart buyers can snatch up great opportunities and build substantial wealth, just like this deal has for the owners of Giraffe. So, are you actively looking into buying businesses? I certainly am. If you’re not, what is stopping you? Money? Did you know that companies change hands all the time without the buyer using their own cash? One person who has made a fortune buying and selling businesses using little or none of her own money is Bingbing Chang. Bingbing is hosting a brand new webclass on June 23rd at 7pm. You can be one of the FIRST to learn the skill and strategies many of the most successful businesses are really brought with. She will teach you the step by step process used to secure high-quality businesses for little or even none of your own money, all for those who join Bingbing on the night: Join Our Low/No Money Down Business Buying Webclass There are lots of opportunities out there for acquisitions and there will be even more coming when the world opens up and reality kicks in. For those who know how to find and acquire good deals, this is an opportunity to grow our businesses exponentially quickly. There is no need to wait, now is the perfect time to act. When you join Bingbing and me on the night you will learn how you could: Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to buy businesses Build relationship with brokers Identify potential targets and start posting soliciting letters and emails Start raising funds or speak with potential lenders Which will all put you leagues ahead of the competitionwho are worrying and not moving. There will be a lot more competition when the institutional buyers are back in action. Right now, it’s a level playing field - there is an opportunity right now you have never had before, if you have an entrepreneurial mindset then you need to act now. The uncertain outlook means businesses are willing to accept a realistic offer and are willing to negotiate, instead of after the lockdown when things are looking up and which may make the buyer more demanding. Join Our Low/No Money Down Business Buying Webclass JOIN HERE NOW: https://bit.ly/3efAoKj

Listen at 2000AD.com - 2000ad.com/podcast Listen on Spotify - bit.do/thrillcastspotify Subscribe on iTunes - bit.do/thrillcastitunes Welcome to the nineteenth of The Lockdown Tapes as The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast continues to broadcast the joys of Thrill-power during the COVID-19 pandemic! Got a theme or interview you'd like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com The Smash! Special launches this week, reviving some of the all-time classic British comic book characters! On this episode, we continue our chats with creators about their new stories with this legendary characters, beginning with author Suyi Davies Okungbowa about bringing Mytek the Mighty back to life, from dealing with colonialist attitudes in '60s comics to what life would be like with a giant solar-powered gorilla roaming around. We then welcome the legendary team of comedian and writer Charlie Higson, and The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard to chat about The Steel Claw - the former criminal turned secret agent Louis Crandell, whose metal hand allows him to turn invisible - from their take on British superheroes to the disappointment of the Millennium Dome! The Thrill-Cast is increasing its broadcasts during this difficult time, so make sure you're keeping yourselves and your loved ones safe - and stay tuned for more from the Galaxy's Greatest Podcast! The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast is the award-winning podcast that takes you behind-the-scenes at the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic! As well as interviewing top creators and famous fans, we bring you announcements, competitions, and much more! You can subscribe to the Thrill-Cast on your favourite podcast app, iTunes and Spotify, you can listen now at 2000AD.com/podcast or you can watch at youtube.com/2000ADonline

Even before it opened, the Dome had become a byword for failure. But two decades on, it could be time for a reassessment. By Imogen West-Knights. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Elsie Owusu meets Lord Chris Smith, the former Secretary of State for Culture and chair of the Millennium Commission, to discuss what he feels is his architectural legacy: from the Eden project to the Dome and beyond. Across three editions of One to One, Elsie - an architect - has been exploring the connection between architecture, art and justice. In today's discussion Lord Smith mulls over his time in office and discusses what he's proudest of: the reintroduction of free museum entrance, and what he's perhaps less happy to recall: the Millennium Dome. Producer: Karen Gregor

En 1977 hubo una segunda crisis del petróleo, pero sus efectos resultaron menos catastróficos que en la de 1973 como ya vimos. También es cierto que el mundo ya estaba advertido y las consecuencias fueron más previsibles. Todavía faltaban muchos ajustes en las economías del planeta. En este año, el 1977, varias fueron las figuras interesantes que se movieron en este contexto y, uno de ellos fueron los Foreigner Foreigner fue formada por el británico Mick Jones, y el ex miembro de King Crimson, Ian McDonald, formando así el núcleo central del grupo, un sexteto, junto a Lou Gramm, Dennis Elliot, Al Greenwood y Ed Gagliardi. A Jones se le ocurrió el nombre de Foreigner (extranjero) por el hecho de que tanto él, como McDonald y Elliot eran británicos, junto a Gramm, Greenwood y Gagliardi, que eran estadounidenses. El álbum debut de la banda se tituló simplemente Foreigner, en 1977, álbum de estudio que vendió más de 4 millones de copias en los Estados Unidos, y entró durante un año en el Top 20 con éxitos como este "Long Long Way From Home". El grupo ha vendido más de 80 millones de discos en todo el mundo (incluyendo 37,5 millones en los EE.UU.). Su segundo álbum, Double Vision, de 1978, superó los registros de ventas anteriores, y albergó éxitos como el tema que daba nombre al disco, "Double Vision". Otro nombre que, por derecho propio, ocupó un espacio importante en esta época fue Meat Loaf, que traducido literalmente viene a ser “Cacho de carne” Michael Lee Aday (nacido como Marvin Lee Aday), pero más conocido por su nombre artístico Meat Loaf, nació en Dallas, Texas, el 27 de septiembre de 1947. Por este nombre también se conoce a la banda que lidera y de la que es vocalista. Ha vendido más de 50 millones de copias en todo el mundo y, aun hoy, más de cuarenta años después de su publicación, Bat Out of Hell, la canción que acabamos de escuchar, aún vende, aproximadamente, unas 200.000 copias anuales, circunstancia que ha convertido al álbum en uno de los más exitosos de la historia de la música. Durante el invierno de 1973 el cantante integró el reparto del musical The Rocky Horror Show, interpretando los papeles de Eddie y del doctor Everett Scott. El éxito del musical llevó a la filmación de la icónica película The Rocky Horror Picture Show, en la que Meat Loaf interpretó solamente el papel de Eddie, una decisión que, según él, hizo que la película no fuera tan buena como el musical. The Rocky Horror Show es un musical que parodia humorísticamente a las películas de terror y ciencia ficción, Serie B, de finales de los años cuarenta hasta principios de los setenta. Solo una cosa más, el nombre artístico le viene al pelo. El tipo es, en efecto, un cacho de carne. Y, a la vez, un rockero con una voz impresionante, muy aficionado a interpretar canciones épicas que duran más de 10 minutos y, en algunos casos, con un alto contenido erótico. Igualmente, durante este año, muchos líderes de grandes bandas se lanzaron a la aventura en solitario. Uno de ellos, abandonando el grupo Génesis, fue su jefe Peter Gabriel. Peter Gabriel fue el vocalista principal y flautista de la banda de rock progresivo Genesis pero, cuando abandonó la banda, se convirtió en una brillante estrella en solitario. Peter Gabriel rehusó darles un título a sus primeros cuatro álbumes, y se llamaron todos Peter Gabriel, a secas, y solo se diferencian por la numeración del orden de salida, así que, I, II, III y IV. En la década de los 80 fue pionero en la fusión con todo tipo de músicas étnicas y no es extraño encontrar en sus temas percusiones de absoluta inspiración africana y guiños a otras culturas. Sobresaliente en ello resulta su álbum Passion (1989). Aunque logró críticas muy favorables y un aceptable éxito comercial desde los comienzos de su carrera en solitario, el más importante le llegó en 1986 con la edición de su disco So. También en este año compuso e interpretó su segunda banda sonora para cine, Passion, para La última tentación de Cristo, película de Martin Scorsese. Su carrera ha sido un poco errática. Publicó una serie de trabajos sin continuidad, aunque no carentes de interés. Su siguiente disco, Us, producido seis años después del anterior, reflejaba los problemas personales que atravesaron su vida (su divorcio y una relación conflictiva con su primera hija). Siete años más tarde, Gabriel regresó con la puesta en escena para el Millennium Dome en Londres, en 1999. La música para la película Rabbit Proof Fence en 2001 y finalmente su disco Up (2002). Y no fue hasta 2016 cuando publicó un nuevo single titulado «I'm Amazing» ?su primera composición original desde el 2013 que fue inspirada parcialmente por la vida y las dificultades a las que se enfrentó Muhammad Ali. La figura de Peter Gabriel se encuentra estrechamente ligada a los festivales WOMAD (siglas de World Of Music, Arts & Dance). Estos festivales incluyen música popular, música étnica, artesanía y otras actividades lúdicas. En España, se han celebrado en Cáceres, en Las Palmas y en Fuerteventura. Más allá de su condición de músico, ha estado comprometido a lo largo de casi toda su carrera en la lucha contra las injusticias y los problemas sociales más variados, la pobreza y la discriminación en Sudáfrica, y su postura defensora de los derechos humanos, y ha hecho oír su voz muy a menudo en los foros internacionales. En esta misma línea se puede mencionar su participación en la gira mundial de Amnistía Internacional para celebrar el aniversario de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos en 1998. Un tipo realmente comprometido. Pero hubo más artistas que dejaron su huella en esta época, artistas como Bonnie Tyler. Este es su éxito Total Eclipse of the heart. Bonnie no tuvo una carrera fácil. Cuando estaba en lo más alto, tuvo que someterse a una operación de nódulos en las cuerdas vocales y después de la intervención el médico le aconsejó que no hablase, ya que le podía repercutir en la voz. Bonnie no hizo ni caso de los consejos del médico y, en consecuencia, se le quedó una voz desgarrada, lo que hizo pensar en aquel momento que su carrera como cantante estaba acabada. Sin embargo, esto no sólo no terminó con su carrera, sino que Bonnie salió disparada como una estrella de la música y comenzó a ser conocida mundialmente. Todo ello coincidió con el lanzamiento de su segundo álbum, “Natural Force” en el que pudo desplegar toda la garra de su voz ronca y perfectamente entonada. Con la canción “It's A Heartache”, incluida en este álbum, lograría estar entre el top 5 en Gran Bretaña y los Estados Unidos. Rocky Sharpe and the Replays iniciaron su carrera musical en los pubs de Sussex, en Inglaterra, pero aunque llegaron a actuar en el Radio London y hacer algunas giras por Holanda, no llegaron a tener el éxito suficiente como para dejar de ser semiprofesionales. Con la idea de interpretar los clásicos del género doo wop en 1978 alcanzaron su éxito más sonado versionando una canción del grupo The Edsels, Rama Lama Ding Dong. Rocky Sharpe y su grupo se disolvieron como tal en 1984, siguiendo cada uno de ellos carreras separadas, y no siempre relacionadas con la música. La verdad es que, el grupo como tal, no aportaba gran cosa a la música, pero a mí, me hacen mucha gracia. Rocky Sharpe & The Replays Rama Lama Ding Dong Nuestro último invitado de hoy es otra cosa. Chris Rea. Christopher Anton Rea, de nombre artístico Chris Rea, es un músico británico de ascendencia italo-irlandesa, nacido el 4 de marzo de 1951 y a sus facetas más conocidas de cantautor, guitarrista, compositor y productor musical, se le pueden añadir las de pintor, actor y piloto de carreras. No he podido saber si también plantó un árbol. La mayor parte de la carrera musical de Rea se basa en una fusión de pop, rock y blues, con ocasionales elementos orquestales, de soul, gospel, jazz, música electrónica, y música tradicional italiana e irlandesa, dominada por su distintiva voz, grave y rota, y por su característica técnica de guitarra, basada en el uso del slide de cristal. Desde la década de 2000, tras sobrevivir a una serie de operaciones quirúrgicas de alto riesgo, su música ha ido derivando hacia el estilo Delta blues, su mayor influencia, mezclado con elementos de gospel y jazz. Su extensa Carrera le ha deparado numerosos éxitos. Hoy recordaremos su precioso On the beach. Y como veo que desde el control me miran mal, lo dejaremos por hoy. Para ser una época de crisis no ha estado del todo mal. Niños y niñas, hasta la semana que viene y, como siempre, ¡¡¡BUENAS VIBRACIONES!!!

En 1977 hubo una segunda crisis del petróleo, pero sus efectos resultaron menos catastróficos que en la de 1973 como ya vimos. También es cierto que el mundo ya estaba advertido y las consecuencias fueron más previsibles. Todavía faltaban muchos ajustes en las economías del planeta. En este año, el 1977, varias fueron las figuras interesantes que se movieron en este contexto y, uno de ellos fueron los Foreigner Foreigner fue formada por el británico Mick Jones, y el ex miembro de King Crimson, Ian McDonald, formando así el núcleo central del grupo, un sexteto, junto a Lou Gramm, Dennis Elliot, Al Greenwood y Ed Gagliardi. A Jones se le ocurrió el nombre de Foreigner (extranjero) por el hecho de que tanto él, como McDonald y Elliot eran británicos, junto a Gramm, Greenwood y Gagliardi, que eran estadounidenses. El álbum debut de la banda se tituló simplemente Foreigner, en 1977, álbum de estudio que vendió más de 4 millones de copias en los Estados Unidos, y entró durante un año en el Top 20 con éxitos como este "Long Long Way From Home". El grupo ha vendido más de 80 millones de discos en todo el mundo (incluyendo 37,5 millones en los EE.UU.). Su segundo álbum, Double Vision, de 1978, superó los registros de ventas anteriores, y albergó éxitos como el tema que daba nombre al disco, "Double Vision". Otro nombre que, por derecho propio, ocupó un espacio importante en esta época fue Meat Loaf, que traducido literalmente viene a ser “Cacho de carne” Michael Lee Aday (nacido como Marvin Lee Aday), pero más conocido por su nombre artístico Meat Loaf, nació en Dallas, Texas, el 27 de septiembre de 1947. Por este nombre también se conoce a la banda que lidera y de la que es vocalista. Ha vendido más de 50 millones de copias en todo el mundo y, aun hoy, más de cuarenta años después de su publicación, Bat Out of Hell, la canción que acabamos de escuchar, aún vende, aproximadamente, unas 200.000 copias anuales, circunstancia que ha convertido al álbum en uno de los más exitosos de la historia de la música. Durante el invierno de 1973 el cantante integró el reparto del musical The Rocky Horror Show, interpretando los papeles de Eddie y del doctor Everett Scott. El éxito del musical llevó a la filmación de la icónica película The Rocky Horror Picture Show, en la que Meat Loaf interpretó solamente el papel de Eddie, una decisión que, según él, hizo que la película no fuera tan buena como el musical. The Rocky Horror Show es un musical que parodia humorísticamente a las películas de terror y ciencia ficción, Serie B, de finales de los años cuarenta hasta principios de los setenta. Solo una cosa más, el nombre artístico le viene al pelo. El tipo es, en efecto, un cacho de carne. Y, a la vez, un rockero con una voz impresionante, muy aficionado a interpretar canciones épicas que duran más de 10 minutos y, en algunos casos, con un alto contenido erótico. Igualmente, durante este año, muchos líderes de grandes bandas se lanzaron a la aventura en solitario. Uno de ellos, abandonando el grupo Génesis, fue su jefe Peter Gabriel. Peter Gabriel fue el vocalista principal y flautista de la banda de rock progresivo Genesis pero, cuando abandonó la banda, se convirtió en una brillante estrella en solitario. Peter Gabriel rehusó darles un título a sus primeros cuatro álbumes, y se llamaron todos Peter Gabriel, a secas, y solo se diferencian por la numeración del orden de salida, así que, I, II, III y IV. En la década de los 80 fue pionero en la fusión con todo tipo de músicas étnicas y no es extraño encontrar en sus temas percusiones de absoluta inspiración africana y guiños a otras culturas. Sobresaliente en ello resulta su álbum Passion (1989). Aunque logró críticas muy favorables y un aceptable éxito comercial desde los comienzos de su carrera en solitario, el más importante le llegó en 1986 con la edición de su disco So. También en este año compuso e interpretó su segunda banda sonora para cine, Passion, para La última tentación de Cristo, película de Martin Scorsese. Su carrera ha sido un poco errática. Publicó una serie de trabajos sin continuidad, aunque no carentes de interés. Su siguiente disco, Us, producido seis años después del anterior, reflejaba los problemas personales que atravesaron su vida (su divorcio y una relación conflictiva con su primera hija). Siete años más tarde, Gabriel regresó con la puesta en escena para el Millennium Dome en Londres, en 1999. La música para la película Rabbit Proof Fence en 2001 y finalmente su disco Up (2002). Y no fue hasta 2016 cuando publicó un nuevo single titulado «I'm Amazing» ?su primera composición original desde el 2013 que fue inspirada parcialmente por la vida y las dificultades a las que se enfrentó Muhammad Ali. La figura de Peter Gabriel se encuentra estrechamente ligada a los festivales WOMAD (siglas de World Of Music, Arts & Dance). Estos festivales incluyen música popular, música étnica, artesanía y otras actividades lúdicas. En España, se han celebrado en Cáceres, en Las Palmas y en Fuerteventura. Más allá de su condición de músico, ha estado comprometido a lo largo de casi toda su carrera en la lucha contra las injusticias y los problemas sociales más variados, la pobreza y la discriminación en Sudáfrica, y su postura defensora de los derechos humanos, y ha hecho oír su voz muy a menudo en los foros internacionales. En esta misma línea se puede mencionar su participación en la gira mundial de Amnistía Internacional para celebrar el aniversario de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos en 1998. Un tipo realmente comprometido. Pero hubo más artistas que dejaron su huella en esta época, artistas como Bonnie Tyler. Este es su éxito Total Eclipse of the heart. Bonnie no tuvo una carrera fácil. Cuando estaba en lo más alto, tuvo que someterse a una operación de nódulos en las cuerdas vocales y después de la intervención el médico le aconsejó que no hablase, ya que le podía repercutir en la voz. Bonnie no hizo ni caso de los consejos del médico y, en consecuencia, se le quedó una voz desgarrada, lo que hizo pensar en aquel momento que su carrera como cantante estaba acabada. Sin embargo, esto no sólo no terminó con su carrera, sino que Bonnie salió disparada como una estrella de la música y comenzó a ser conocida mundialmente. Todo ello coincidió con el lanzamiento de su segundo álbum, “Natural Force” en el que pudo desplegar toda la garra de su voz ronca y perfectamente entonada. Con la canción “It's A Heartache”, incluida en este álbum, lograría estar entre el top 5 en Gran Bretaña y los Estados Unidos. Rocky Sharpe and the Replays iniciaron su carrera musical en los pubs de Sussex, en Inglaterra, pero aunque llegaron a actuar en el Radio London y hacer algunas giras por Holanda, no llegaron a tener el éxito suficiente como para dejar de ser semiprofesionales. Con la idea de interpretar los clásicos del género doo wop en 1978 alcanzaron su éxito más sonado versionando una canción del grupo The Edsels, Rama Lama Ding Dong. Rocky Sharpe y su grupo se disolvieron como tal en 1984, siguiendo cada uno de ellos carreras separadas, y no siempre relacionadas con la música. La verdad es que, el grupo como tal, no aportaba gran cosa a la música, pero a mí, me hacen mucha gracia. Rocky Sharpe & The Replays Rama Lama Ding Dong Nuestro último invitado de hoy es otra cosa. Chris Rea. Christopher Anton Rea, de nombre artístico Chris Rea, es un músico británico de ascendencia italo-irlandesa, nacido el 4 de marzo de 1951 y a sus facetas más conocidas de cantautor, guitarrista, compositor y productor musical, se le pueden añadir las de pintor, actor y piloto de carreras. No he podido saber si también plantó un árbol. La mayor parte de la carrera musical de Rea se basa en una fusión de pop, rock y blues, con ocasionales elementos orquestales, de soul, gospel, jazz, música electrónica, y música tradicional italiana e irlandesa, dominada por su distintiva voz, grave y rota, y por su característica técnica de guitarra, basada en el uso del slide de cristal. Desde la década de 2000, tras sobrevivir a una serie de operaciones quirúrgicas de alto riesgo, su música ha ido derivando hacia el estilo Delta blues, su mayor influencia, mezclado con elementos de gospel y jazz. Su extensa Carrera le ha deparado numerosos éxitos. Hoy recordaremos su precioso On the beach. Y como veo que desde el control me miran mal, lo dejaremos por hoy. Para ser una época de crisis no ha estado del todo mal. Niños y niñas, hasta la semana que viene y, como siempre, ¡¡¡BUENAS VIBRACIONES!!!

The Millennium Dome was home to unique exhibits in the year 2000, that were at risk of being takenEpisode written, narrated and edited by CreatorAll sources and credits can be found at: https://www.thenotsoperfectcrime.com/episodes

Alex Hill is the CEO of AEG, the global sports and live entertainment company. They own, manage or consult with more than 120 arenas, stadiums, theatres, clubs and convention centres around the world, entertaining more than 100 million people annually. Starting out at KPMG, Alex was appointed CFO at Freemantle Media before being headhunted by AEG in 2007. In this in-depth interview, he takes us through the operation to reinvent the O2 from an idle “white elephant” that was the Millennium Dome into a multi-purpose international venue attracting nine million visitors a year, takes us behind the scenes of their global events such as Coachella and the ATP tennis finals, and gives us a glimpse into the future of the events industry – from 'scam-proof' tickets to the cutting-edge holographic technology which allows artists to perform in multiple venues simultaneously.

Famously known for reinvigorating the O2 Arena; breathing new life into the Millennium Dome, Paul Samuels shares his Rocket Fuel.Paul Samuels is the Executive Vice President at AEG, the company responsible for accommodating sports, music and entertainment events across the globe. This includes the world renowned festival Coachella, as well as the management of 150 venues.Together, we discuss: branding, the “hardware” and “software” of events, and generational changes in youth culture.This is Paul Samuels’ Rocket Fuel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're looking to start a business or simply discover how to grow your existing venture today's guest has some important insights from the former manager of the Millenium dome, Pierre-Yves. Kevin and Pierre-Yves discuss in detail the things you need to do and the traits you need to have for you to succeed in your business. You need to know your product, finances and the business model inside out and they go on to share with you the principles you need to learn to make your business profitable. KEY TAKEAWAYS Does playing professional sports helps you in the transition to business? It helps daily. Managing pressure, manager of stress, manager of success, manager of failure, how you reinvent yourself, how you inspire people in crisis. Management of being able to handle and strive under pressure is quite crucial in the property business. If you ever want to be successful in business, look at the product and say, "Can I reinvent this product? Can I reposition it?" If it's yes, you do it. Then look at the finances, business model. Can I again raise equity, raise debt, can I reinvent the business model, improve the profitability of the business? If yes, then do it and you will be successful. And then last but not least, people, who are the people managing the business? Can I inspire them to do differently as a kind of followers with our credit management style? If it's a yes, then go ahead and do the business because you will succeed. The principle of finance, the principle of good accounting, the principle of making sure you have the skills to do it and surrounding yourself with the right people, it's the same for a small business or major corporation. Do not be shaken by people who are handling multi-million businesses because they are using the same principles you are using in your small business. Keep focused and following those principles and one day you will be like them. When you're in trouble, if you don't bring stamina, energy and positive attitude, you're going to struggle and having a very strong sense of humour because you're going to have dark days, you're going to have days you want to give up and if you have a good laughs at days, you're going to be alright. Your best asset is the people in the business and the most important people, the frontline staff, the guys who are serving the food, who are cleaning the floor, if they're not fitting an integral part in business, you're going to fail. A good entrepreneur is a matchbox. And the matches come in scratch and then shine, and then they go away somewhere else. I think that the responsibility to entrepreneur is not only legacy and building replacement, but it's also allowing others to be able to shine and to develop, and then goes somewhere else and find themselves in other places, being CEO's, Chairman position and they're going to help you and proudly invest in your business saying that this is the guy that allowed me to be here. The golden rule in any business. If the business plan or the business model is not right and the people are not right, just don't get involved. For you to succeed in business, you need to be very adaptable and be reactive because preferences are changing regularly as the generations change. The role of a good leader is to be able to predict, to be able to anticipate. Advice to people who are starting a business, small is beautiful, it's not about getting big, is again, it's being successful on your own, and then few if you want to grow, make sure you surround yourself with the right people and it's all about going big, step by step and make sure you got around you people who are going to support you, embrace you and drive this thing forward with you and take them with you for a long time. It is crucial for anybody starting a business to find one or two mentors. Somebody you can trust, somebody who believes in you, somebody who embraces you, somebody, that kick your ass when it's needed for you to grow.   BEST MOMENTS “You're as good as your last one.” “Principles are the same for a small business or major corporation.” "If you're going to carry responsibilities, and you're going to be the captain of the team, you got to lead by example, it's not doing what I say not what I do, it doesn't work that way.” “Property is not about buying houses, the property is about people.” “As a property owner, if you're not able to attract the right attitude towards the entire network of your tenants or your business partner, you're just going to fail. “ “The more I practice, the luckier I get.” “Key values, loyalty, honesty, ethics, that's all we ask from people.” “When you are at the helm of something big, you got all the fair-weather friends that come out.” “Entrepreneurs or leaders are never on the job, they're on a mission.” “It's fine to have an ego because you need that confidence because if you're shaky, people won't follow you.” VALUABLE RESOURCES https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/ ABOUT THE GUEST The charismatic Frenchman, Pierre-Yves Gerbeau certainly has a highly successful CV and the ability to bring a little sparkle to any boardroom, with an approach which made him a mini-celebrity during his time in charge of the Millennium Dome, now better known as the O2 Arena, with the tabloid press nicknaming him 'The Gerbil'. He was also a hockey player for about eight years. ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people's property to create financial freedom.     CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty/ https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/ http://progressiveproperty.co.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Major trained and practised as an architect prior to focusing on the unique relationship between light and architecture. He has worked on a wide range of award-winning lighting projects including the Millennium Dome, 30 St. Mary Axe, Beijing International Airport, the refurbishment of Royal Festival Hall and the re-lighting of the interior of St. Paul’s Cathedral. He is a specialist in the field of urban lighting and was named as a key city advisor by Monocle in 2013. Mark acted as the Lighting Design Advisor to the Olympic Delivery Authority for London 2012 and was appointed to the Mayor of London’s Special Assistance team for the Outer London Fund in the same year. With an active interest in architectural and lighting education Mark has lectured extensively in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, U.S. and Australia. He was the co-creator of an educational project ‘Made of Light – the Art of Light and Architecture’. Mark is a corporate member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and the International Association of Lighting Designers and a Fellow of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. He was created a Royal Designer for Industry in 2012. http://www.speirsandmajor.com/ Mark and I speak about challenges in the lighting profession, education and the art of communicating with clinets and building strong teams. I am very excited to have Mark Major on the show. Please enjoy this weeks episode! - You can also find the Light Lounge Podcast on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcast. In order to promote professional lighting design, please help spread the word, leave a great rating on Apple Podcast or say hi on Instagram thomas_mnich More info: hhttp://www.thomasmnich.com/podcast

At the age of thirteen, Priyanka Chopra moved to the United States to study while living with her aunt. Chopra’s aunt’s family also moved frequently. She attended schools in Newton, Massachusetts, Queens, New York and Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While attending school in Massachusetts, Chopra participated in several theatre productions. She also studied Western classical music, choral singing and Kathak dance.After three years in the United States, Chopra returned to India to finish her senior year of high-school education at the Army Public School in Bareilly. During this period, she entered and won the local "May Queen" beauty pageant.After her win, she was pursued by admirers, leading her family to equip their home with bars for her protection. After Chopra’s win, her mother then entered her in the 2000 Femina Miss India contest.The pageant today selects India’s representatives to the Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Supranational, Miss Grand International, Miss United Continents and Miss Intercontinental pageants. Chopra was first runner-up at the pageant earning her the title of Miss World India 2000.Chopra then went on to compete in the 2000 Miss World pageant. It was the 50th edition of the Miss World pageant and the first since the death of pageant owner Eric Morley. His widow, Julia Morley, had assumed the role as chairwomen of the organization.The pageant had a total of 95 contestants, the highest number of Miss World participants ever at that point in time. In November 2000, Chopra was crowned Miss World 2000 at the age of 18 at the Millennium Dome located in London.She is the fifth Miss World and the second consecutive winner from her country.This week's promotional item is our pageant prep membership! Click to discover how you can unlock the power of our messaging portal to access verified coaches from every system and country who are ready to help you win the crown! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz Ward is a personal/business coach with over 12 years experience developing and mentoring high performing individuals, from entrepreneurs in the start up world to people in corporate management roles. With a background in brand, digital and business development, her career history includes the rebrand of the Millennium Dome to The O2, then London 2012 Opening Ceremony campaigns and global digital strategy for spirits giant, Bacardi-Martini. After a case of severe burnout, Liz pivoted her career in 2013 and left the 9-5 corporate world. She led marketing and product strategy for disruptive tech startups and then launched Slick Pivot in 2016, a new mission to help people to pivot their careers and businesses for more happiness and growth. Liz now helps new and seasoned entrepreneurs get good at change and supports their pivot journeys through one to one coaching, team workshops, and events. Whether that is quitting that 9-5, starting that business and developing the right mindset for success. "The common theme for these pivotal moments is that they all started with a feeling of pain or something needing to change."We have ALL had those moments where we realise we want to make a change, for me it was quitting my job three years ago to write my books and do this podcast, but it can be really hard to make such big decisions and craft a plan.I loved chatting to Liz and hope you enjoy this as much as I did. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Greg chats with the Destination Developer, the Londoner who fell in love with Ireland, Roger Hobkinson. When most kids wanted to go on another ride, Roger kept asking why was Disneyland in Florida! What do you do with the Millennium Dome, how do you bring the Wild Atlantic Way to life, how do you revitalise Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, what do you with Cork Docklands and what is the Cork brand? Roger has worked on these and many other projects bringing strategic thinking and adding long term value everywhere. He is the Destination Developer! p.s He also has a thing or two to say about Brexit!  Enjoy the show  

We are back and so is James! James joins us to talk about the 6 Nations as well as all the other rugby action and news from the rugby world. We talk about what is going on at Toulon with their superstar All Black, the wild weekend in the Premiership, including the absolute drubbing that the Saints put down and of course we talk fantasy. Things to consider for all the players that will likely be missing in both the Premiership fantasy game and the 6 Nations fantasy game and who you can look at for replacements. Don't miss James' story about his experience at the Millennium Dome. All the Northern Hemisphere chat is in this, part 1 of Episode 19. Follow us on Twitter, Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar Email fantasyrugbypodcast@gmail.com with questions, feedback or just to say what's up. Music by Royalty Free Music provided by http://www.soundotcom.com

This week on the UK Tech Weekly Podcast our host Scott Carey talks to Macworld editor David Price about the ever-controversial Alex Jones and why the big tech companies are finally stepping up their efforts to ban him from their platforms. Editors note: we recorded this on Thursday before Twitter finally started to take some measures against Jones, without outright banning him.Next our resident phone nerd and consumer tech editor at Tech Advisor Henry Burrell talks about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the latest iPhone X rumours and how Apple and Google are trying to make you use your phone less.Lastly Techworld editor Charlotte Jee takes us on a trip down memory lane to talk about the utopian vision of the Millennium Experience, how it reflected the values of a New Labour government and its legacy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back and Forth was a special episode of Blackadder created as part of an exhibition to mark the turn of the century at the Millennium Dome and saw the Lord Blackadder of the time travel through history to impress his friends. In this podcast Gerry and Iain consider skipping ahead to the next episode.     Series regulars Rowan […] The post Back and Forth – Episode 27 appeared first on Blackadder Podcast.

Stephen Bayley is a critic, columnist, and best-selling author - the original ‘design guru’ and the recipient of “Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres” - France's top artistic honour. His work has transformed popular perceptions of design; he writes regularly for major publications including Vanity Fair, The Times and The Observer; is Contributing Editor of GQ, and has appeared on many TV shows such as ‘Have I Got News for You’ and ‘Grumpy Old Men’. In this in-depth interview; he talks through his career, including his relationship with Terence Conran, his work at the V&A and founding London’s Design Museum; his time as Creative Director of the Millennium Dome - and his famous falling-out with the “dictator” Peter Mandelson.

Design guru and critic Stephen Bayley came to prominence in the 1980's curating the Boilerhouse Project at the Victoria and Albert Museum and later created London’s Design Museum.  In the 1990’s he was briefly the creative director for a notoriously expensive and bureaucratic public boondoogle called the Millennium Dome (now the 02 Arena), and in 2007 he became The Observer's architecture and design correspondent.  We talk about what makes an architect a starchitect, his dust-up with Zaha Hadid, and his appearance on Top Gear, a world-famous BBC car show that’s still running, barely, like a 1977 Ford Capri. 

As a child, Magnum photographer Mark Power discovered his father's home-made enlarger in the family attic, a contraption consisting of an upturned flowerpot, a domestic light bulb and a simple camera lens. His interest in photography probably began at this moment, though he later went to art college to study life-drawing and painting instead. After graduating, he travelled for two years around South-East Asia and Australia and it was at this point that he began to realise he enjoyed using a camera more than a pencil and decided to 'become a photographer' on his return to England, two years later, in 1983. He then worked in the editorial and charity markets for nearly ten years, before he began teaching in 1992. This coincided with a shift towards long-term, self initiated projects which now sit comfortably alongside a number of large-scale commissions in the industrial sector. For many years his work has been seen in numerous galleries and museums across the world, and is in several important collections, both public and private, including the Arts Council of England, the British Council, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. To date Power has published eight books: The Shipping Forecast (1996), a poetic response to the esoteric language of daily maritime weather reports; Superstructure (2000), a documentation of the construction of London's Millennium Dome; The Treasury Project (2002), about the restoration of a nineteenth-century historical monument: 26 Different Endings (2007), which depicts those landscapes unlucky enough to fall just off the edge of the London A-Z, a map which could be said to define the boundaries of the British capital; The Sound of Two Songs (2010), the culmination of his five year project set in contemporary Poland following her accession to the European Union; Mass (2013), an investigation into the power and wealth of the Polish Catholic church; Die Mauer ist Weg! (2014), about chance and choice when confronted, accidentally, with a major news event - in this case the fall of the Berlin Wall, and Destroying the Laboratory for the Sake of the Experiment (2016), a collaboration with the poet Daniel Cockrill about pre-Brexit England. Mark Power joined Magnum Photos as a Nominee in 2002, and became a full Member in 2007. Meanwhile, in his other life, he is visiting Professor of Photography at the University of Brighton, on the south coast of England, where he lives with his partner Jo, their children Chilli (b.1998) and Milligan (b.2002) and their dog Kodak.

Lord Falconer, often known as Charlie Falconer, is a Labour peer. His long career in British politics includes stints as Lord Chancellor and Minister for the Millennium Dome. When he met Becky Milligan for lunch, which for him consisted of two apples and two cans of Diet Coke, he expressed his concerns about the Labour Party and the pleasure he takes in buying clothes now he's lost so much weight.

If you enjoy this podcast, consider buying me a coffee: https://adamstoner.com/support When I speak of this thing called Longplayer to people, I tend to get one of two reactions: amazement, or bemusement. Both respectable, because Longplayer isn't your average piece of music – and Jem Finer, the composer behind it all, isn't your average musician. While contemporary songs sit comfortably around the four-minute mark, Longplayer is a single composition with a track duration of one-thousand years. Starting 12:00 UTC on the 31st of December 1999, Longplayer aims to continue without repetition until the last moment of 2999. Composed for singing bowls – whose resonances can be very accurately reproduced in recorded form – Longplayer is designed to be adaptable to unforeseeable changes in its technological and social environments, and to endure as a long-term and self-sustaining institution. I've known of the project for several years and have, in my own way, become somewhat obsessed with it. To me, Longplayer explores time in a neutral medium, one that everyone can appreciate and understand: sound. After repeatedly dipping in and out of the project – occasionally checking back for developments here-and-there – I was left with questions, and Finer, who spoke to me over the phone after an appointment earlier this month, was more than happy to answer them… ‘I've always been obsessed with the vertiginous nature of time… It stretches back to being a kid and being told things we can't comprehend,' Jem recalls, remembering that as a child time just felt longer. Children are ‘at the mercy of adults', “just a minute” turns in to hours, and years seem to feel like forever. ‘Longplayer was a result of trying to feel and understand time,' Finer told me. To give time – as ironic as it sounds – space. Longplayer's major catalyst was the impending millennium. ‘In the mid-1990's I started reading about plans to celebrate 2000, none of which seemed to have anything to do with thousand-year long stretches of time – more to do with a few weeks of expensive celebration.' Indeed, one of the original listening posts for Longplayer, situated just across the river from Trinity Buoy Wharf Lighthouse, where the instillation currently lies, is the Millennium Dome. Finer took real gripe against the Dome's construction, saying ‘it just didn't feel right. What's a building got to do with celebrating one-thousand years?' Jem came up with the seedling that would eventually grow to become Longplayer at the back of a tour bus. Playing around with computer programs, he was looking to make music that would, in essence, compose itself. Drawing in to MIDI and DAW software like Logic, Finer would create short pieces of noise that would slowly fall in-and-out of time. This is exactly how Longplayer works today. Six twenty-minute audio clips, each a slightly different pitch, progress in stages. Behaving almost like planets – in perfect alignment at the start of the piece – the music works in cycles, each clip restarting every two minutes, slightly advanced from where it left off. When heard in real-time, the result is mesmerising – and moving. It wasn't until later Finer realised that, in theory, this method of composing music could stretch endlessly. Nobody needs reminding that one-thousand years is a very long time. You also don't need reminding that people die. What happens when all those people die? Jem laughed. Longplayer is currently in the care of a charitable trust, governed by a handful of people. The project is built with survival methods in mind, from human to mechanical performance – their recently released iPhone app even synthesises the music offline, adopting a biological ‘multiply to survive' approach – but what I wasn't expecting was the poignancy of Jem's answer. This is was his brainchild and the entire purpose of Longplayer. He's had almost twenty years to think about its survival. While technological methods are certainly options the Longplayer Trust has begun to explore, Jem admits their not his first preference. That's not what he sees the project to be. ‘Why should it continue if people don't want it to?' he posed. ‘Longplayer shouldn't play because it has to, it should play because people want it to'. Finer's seeking active participation rather than passive listening. This reliance on people has extended far beyond simply thinking of ways to keep the music playing. Finer admits that ‘when the music started, I thought I was done' but acknowledges his thinking couldn't have been more wrong. As a matter of fact, the project has spawned all kinds of small additions and spin-offs. In September 2009, Longplayer took a giant step forward with its first-ever live performance. The 17-hour event spanned 1,000 minutes of its 1000-year long duration, from 08:00 on the morning of the 12th until 00:40 on the morning of the 13th. More than 7 years in planning, the debut of Longplayer Live introduced its partially-completed instrument – six rings of singing bowls – played by a twenty-six-strong team of musicians. ‘I won't ask you what the long-term future of Longplayer is, especially as we're less than 2% of the way through, but are there any developments planned in the near future?' I asked. Longplayer is a constant state of flux. It's easy to forget projects like this cost time and money, and Finer admitted that ‘yet again, we're at a state where we need to secure more funding'. The core-elements of the project, its website, the internet stream, and its home, all cost ‘huge sums of money'. I'm Head of Technical at a radio station and managing just the audio stream is a feat so know these things aren't easy or cheap, but I'm sure the idea can inspire philanthropists to donate to its cause, even if it is just for legacy. Legacy was the last question I asked Jem about. Was this just some vanity project to ensure his name went down in the history books and that his work was remembered, or does Longplayer have real, deep-seated meaning? Let me quash your concerns now. The latter is true. Jem doesn't see Longplayer as ever leaving a legacy because ‘legacy' suggests the work is over. Theoretically, Longplayer will never end, it will just repeat in one-thousand year cycles. Conceptual artwork and piece of music combined, with a clear and strong message behind it, whatever ‘legacy' Longplayer leaves, I believe it to be a powerful one – and Jem certainly isn't in this for himself. At the exact second this blog post was published, and as much of the world welcomes 2016, Longplayer ticked over into its sixteenth year. Longplayer is a permanent instillation at Trinity Buoy Wharf, London. You can visit every Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 11am and 5pm. “Set in the former lamp room of a lighthouse, Longplayer uses the sounds of Tibetan ‘singing bowls' to take you on a atmospheric journey into time and space.” You can find out more about Longplayer at longplayer.org. Finer has also written a book detailing its creation. It includes scans of his personal notebooks, meetings of minutes and detailed commentary from inception to creation.

How did a golden age of cultural funding in UK turn to lead? This is the subject of a new cultural history by Robert Hewison. Cultural Capital: The Rise and Fall of Creative Britain (Verso, 2014) charts the New Labour era of cultural policy, detailing the shift from the optimism of the late 1990s to the eventual crisis of funding and policy currently confronting culture in the UK. The book identifies the faustian pact between government and cultural sector, as increased funding came at the price of delivering economic and social policy agendas and responding to bureaucratic forms of management. The book uses a range of examples to illustrate this problematic bargain, from the disasters of the Millennium Dome and The Public, through an analysis of the 2012 Olympic Games. Alongside the range of cultural policy projects discussed is an exploration of the infrastructure, in particular the government departments and public bodies, which are at the root of the failure of British cultural policy between 1997 and today. These failures, including how policy did little or nothing to broaden the base of consumers for state sponsored cultural institutions, are set against the need to renew the meaning and purpose of culture in government. Written with a sharp wit and full of intriguing commentary on the personalities of the key players, the book is essential reading for anyone keen to understand why Britain continues to struggle with the idea of cultural policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did a golden age of cultural funding in UK turn to lead? This is the subject of a new cultural history by Robert Hewison. Cultural Capital: The Rise and Fall of Creative Britain (Verso, 2014) charts the New Labour era of cultural policy, detailing the shift from the optimism of the late 1990s to the eventual crisis of funding and policy currently confronting culture in the UK. The book identifies the faustian pact between government and cultural sector, as increased funding came at the price of delivering economic and social policy agendas and responding to bureaucratic forms of management. The book uses a range of examples to illustrate this problematic bargain, from the disasters of the Millennium Dome and The Public, through an analysis of the 2012 Olympic Games. Alongside the range of cultural policy projects discussed is an exploration of the infrastructure, in particular the government departments and public bodies, which are at the root of the failure of British cultural policy between 1997 and today. These failures, including how policy did little or nothing to broaden the base of consumers for state sponsored cultural institutions, are set against the need to renew the meaning and purpose of culture in government. Written with a sharp wit and full of intriguing commentary on the personalities of the key players, the book is essential reading for anyone keen to understand why Britain continues to struggle with the idea of cultural policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did a golden age of cultural funding in UK turn to lead? This is the subject of a new cultural history by Robert Hewison. Cultural Capital: The Rise and Fall of Creative Britain (Verso, 2014) charts the New Labour era of cultural policy, detailing the shift from the optimism of the late 1990s to the eventual crisis of funding and policy currently confronting culture in the UK. The book identifies the faustian pact between government and cultural sector, as increased funding came at the price of delivering economic and social policy agendas and responding to bureaucratic forms of management. The book uses a range of examples to illustrate this problematic bargain, from the disasters of the Millennium Dome and The Public, through an analysis of the 2012 Olympic Games. Alongside the range of cultural policy projects discussed is an exploration of the infrastructure, in particular the government departments and public bodies, which are at the root of the failure of British cultural policy between 1997 and today. These failures, including how policy did little or nothing to broaden the base of consumers for state sponsored cultural institutions, are set against the need to renew the meaning and purpose of culture in government. Written with a sharp wit and full of intriguing commentary on the personalities of the key players, the book is essential reading for anyone keen to understand why Britain continues to struggle with the idea of cultural policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did a golden age of cultural funding in UK turn to lead? This is the subject of a new cultural history by Robert Hewison. Cultural Capital: The Rise and Fall of Creative Britain (Verso, 2014) charts the New Labour era of cultural policy, detailing the shift from the optimism of the late 1990s to the eventual crisis of funding and policy currently confronting culture in the UK. The book identifies the faustian pact between government and cultural sector, as increased funding came at the price of delivering economic and social policy agendas and responding to bureaucratic forms of management. The book uses a range of examples to illustrate this problematic bargain, from the disasters of the Millennium Dome and The Public, through an analysis of the 2012 Olympic Games. Alongside the range of cultural policy projects discussed is an exploration of the infrastructure, in particular the government departments and public bodies, which are at the root of the failure of British cultural policy between 1997 and today. These failures, including how policy did little or nothing to broaden the base of consumers for state sponsored cultural institutions, are set against the need to renew the meaning and purpose of culture in government. Written with a sharp wit and full of intriguing commentary on the personalities of the key players, the book is essential reading for anyone keen to understand why Britain continues to struggle with the idea of cultural policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With John Wilson. Architect Richard Rogers, Baron Rogers of Riverside, is the subject of a retrospective exhibition at the Royal Academy in London. Timed to coincide with his 80th birthday, the show includes his designs for the Pompidou Centre, the Lloyds building and the Millennium Dome. Richard Rogers talks to John about dyslexia, Prince Charles and everybody's democratic right to see a tree from their window. Preparations are underway for the first Gospel music Prom. Conductors Ken Burton and Rebecca Thomas join Prom host Pastor David Daniel to discuss the history of British gospel music, what it means today and whether having a religious belief is important to be a performer. To illustrate what audiences at the Royal Albert Hall and on BBC Radio 3 will hear, members of the London Adventist Chorale sing in the studio. In tonight's Cultural Exchange, Ian Rankin chooses the 1973 album Solid Air by the British singer-songwriter and guitarist John Martyn. Producer Claire Bartleet.

Claims have recently re-emerged that thousands of construction workers have been turned down for jobs because of a 'blacklist' secretly run by a company called the Consulting Association and funded by some of the largest construction companies in the country. In December last year the Consulting Association's Chief Officer gave compelling evidence to an on-going investigation by the Scottish Affairs Committee. During nearly four hours of evidence he revealed how potential employees on projects ranging from Millennium Dome to the Olympics were checked against the blacklist he held. Shortly afterwards he died, raising fears that he has taken secrets to the grave. In this edition of the Report Simon Cox talks to the bookkeeper of the Consulting Association in her first ever broadcast interview. He examines evidence suggesting that union representatives may have "liaised" with contractors to blacklist workers from construction jobs. And he investigates claims that the Information Commissioner failed to collect all the evidence during a raid in 2009.

Building design has been revolutionised in recent years. New materials and better construction techniques have allowed bespoke and impressive public spaces to be created. Consider the Millennium Dome, Hong Kong airport, or the 2012 Olympic stadium. These bespoke spaces represent a significant challenge for fire safety. Unlike for conventional buildings, with regular layouts and dimensions, there is very little experience to suggest how fires might develop in these spaces, and how people might react in an emergency situation. An Edinburgh-led consortium, called FireGrid, is developing technology designed to tackle this specific problem head-on. By combining advanced modelling with sensor data, in a high performance computing (HPC) context, the FireGrid team are developing a system that can provide fire fighters with better information to support their response, to control the impact of a fire emergency, and to reduce the risk to life and property. In this talk we will review progress of the FireGrid consortium and describe a technology prototype that has been built to demonstrate the potential for such a system, and to stress some of the key technologies that are required. This talk was given as part of our MSc in HPC's 'HPC Ecosystem' course.

In the first of six downloadable London walking guides sponsored by Visit London, Iain Sinclair discovers characters and stories from the Millennium Dome to the Thames barrier

Clive James gets hot under the collar at the prospect of mobile phones on planes but shares his joy over the disastrous opening of Heathrow's Terminal 5 – and tells us why it's the most fun he's had since the night the Millennium Dome opened.

Clive James gets hot under the collar at the prospect of mobile phones on planes but shares his joy over the disastrous opening of Heathrow's Terminal 5 – and tells us why it's the most fun he's had since the night the Millennium Dome opened.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Rob Fitzpatrick and Kerry Shale on Prince's curious plans for the Millennium Dome, the indecipherable Bob Dylan and the strange things boys do to pay tribute to their favourites. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Rob Fitzpatrick and Kerry Shale on Prince's curious plans for the Millennium Dome, the indecipherable Bob Dylan and the strange things boys do to pay tribute to their favourites. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth, Rob Fitzpatrick and Kerry Shale on Prince's curious plans for the Millennium Dome, the indecipherable Bob Dylan and the strange things boys do to pay tribute to their favourites.

This year's Reith lecturer is Richard Rogers, one of the most influential British architects of our time. He has established himself and his practice at the forefront of today's architecture industry through such high-profile projects as the Pompidou Centre, the headquarters for Lloyds of London, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the Millennium Dome in London. His series of lectures is entitled 'Sustainable City' and each lecture focuses on architecture's social role and the sustainable urban development of towns and cities through social and environmental responsibility. In his fifth and final Reith lecture, Richard Rogers compares some of the world's most sustainable cities with those of Britain and argues that we have still not grasped the economic importance of a thriving urban culture. He considers what practical steps governments, citizens, architects and planners could take in order to achieve change, and argues that equitable cities that are beautiful, safe and exciting are quite within our grasp.

This year's Reith lecturer is Richard Rogers, one of the most influential British architects of our time. He has established himself and his practice at the forefront of today's architecture industry through such high-profile projects as the Pompidou Centre, the headquarters for Lloyds of London, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the Millennium Dome in London. His series of lectures is entitled 'Sustainable City' and each lecture focuses on architecture's social role and the sustainable urban development of towns and cities through social and environmental responsibility. In his fourth Reith lecture, Richard Rogers turns his attention to London and examines some of the economic, social and ecological problems it currently faces. He argues that London offers every opportunity to create a cultured, balanced, and sustainable city but it urgently needs to adopt a new and sustainable approach that encourages its public life, discourages urban sprawl, and protects the environment for the future rather than being abandoned to the mercy of market forces. This, he believes, can only be realised by an overall authority for the capital.

This year's Reith lecturer is Richard Rogers, one of the most influential British architects of our time. He has established himself and his practice at the forefront of today's architecture industry through such high-profile projects as the Pompidou Centre, the headquarters for Lloyds of London, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the Millennium Dome in London. His series of lectures is entitled 'Sustainable City' and each lecture focuses on architecture's social role and the sustainable urban development of towns and cities through social and environmental responsibility. In his third Reith lecture, Richard Rogers examines the ways in which buildings can enhance the public sphere and argues that our sometimes over-zealous preservation of buildings allows our architectural heritage to choke our future. Only by tailoring buildings to the changing needs of people and the environment, he says, can we sustain the public life of our cities.

This year's Reith lecturer is Richard Rogers, one of the most influential British architects of our time. He has established himself and his practice at the forefront of today's architecture industry through such high-profile projects as the Pompidou Centre, the headquarters for Lloyds of London, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the Millennium Dome in London. His series of lectures is entitled 'Sustainable City' and each lecture focuses on architecture's social role and the sustainable urban development of towns and cities through social and environmental responsibility. In his second lecture, Richard Rogers explores how cities have become, in his view, socially divisive and environmentally hazardous. In the beginning we built cities to overcome our environment; in the future we should build cities to nurture it. We must, he argues, reinvent a dense and diverse urban space that grows around social as well as commercial activity. Strategies to improve the sustainability of our environment can fundamentally improve the social life of our cities.

This year's Reith lecturer is Richard Rogers, one of the most influential British architects of our time. He has established himself and his practice at the forefront of today's architecture industry through such high-profile projects as the Pompidou Centre, the headquarters for Lloyds of London, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the Millennium Dome in London. His series of lectures is entitled 'Sustainable City' and each lecture focuses on architecture's social role and the sustainable urban development of towns and cities through social and environmental responsibility. In his first lecture, Richard Rogers explores the fundamental dichotomy of the city; that it has the potential to both civilise and brutalise. He argues that the decaying fabric of urban life must be transformed into a sustainable, civilising environment, through the greater emphasis on citizens' participation in city design and planning, if we are to avert catastrophe. By putting communal objectives centre-stage, he says, we can transform the fabric and environment of our cities through greater, genuine, public participation and committed government initiative.