What’s on ‘Built For Speed’ Friday 13th December 2019

This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we continue our look at the best music and the best and worst films of the decade. This time it’s the films and tunes of 2015 to 2018.  We’ll also take a look at two current cinema releases, Martin Scorsese’s much lauded ‘The Irishman’ and the latest film for revered English director Ken Loach,

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Film review: ROCKETMAN, by Nick Gardener from ‘Built For Speed’

Even in rock’s most outrageously extravagant and theatrical period, early to mid-70’s glam, Elton John managed to stand out. This was due to a combination of raw musical talent, remarkable drive, gleefully absurdist showmanship and his ability – along with lyricist Bernie Taupin – to write enduring radio-friendly hits. Only some of these qualities shine through in the engaging but

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Podcast – Mark Copolov’s 20th anniversary special, featuring a tribute to The Beatles producer, Sir George Martin. Other guests include Richard Lush, Michael Matthews, Bob Hart and Dennis Smith (2 hrs 6 mins)

To celebrate 20 years as a presenter on 88.3 Southern FM,in this podcast, I will be presenting : a tribute to the late Beatle’s prodcuer Sir George Martin. I will play 15 minutes of highlights from our exclusive 3 hours of interviews. It’s a MUST for any Beatle’s fan. I will be joined by Richard Lush (Beatle sound engineer who

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