Author Archives: Mark Ritchie

A SPECIAL REPORTA bit of fame can’t be bad, especially when the spotlight falls on someone like Sheila Diamond. This Lancashire singing star has proved, beyond any doubt, that Diamonds Are Forever, with a music video which the world has gone nuts about. Mark Ritchie takes up the story. When… Continue reading →

ON THE BOXThe man with the square eyes is Mark Ritchie, he is never short of an opinion and he is a lifetime fan of the late and great David Bowie. Inevitable then that he would tune in for The Man Who Changed the World, a documentary film and a… Continue reading →

THE UK CABARET CLUBLAND PAGEBack in the day Clubland was a launch pad to success for some. Pub gigs led to working men’s club gigs, which led to variety club gigs and summer seasons. Telly or radio were then firmly within striking distance, for those who sought fame and fortune…. Continue reading →

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