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PODCAST

Two Big Egos in a Small Car

Graham Chalmers and Charles Hutchinson

A passionately laid back overview of the arts and culture scene in York and Harrogate with observations on journalism. This podcast is hosted by Charles Hutchinson and Graham Chalmers and regular guests.

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Episode 245: Interview Special with Hugh Cornwell

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2025/11/16

Send us a text Charles and Graham take the opportunity to interview musician, writer and all round legend, Hugh Cornwell, as he continues his latest solo tour around the UK. Hugh was lead singer and lead guitarist for the punk rock and new wave band The Stranglers from 1974 - 90 and responsible for writing some of their biggest hits. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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Episode 244: New films from Guillermo del Toro and...

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2025/11/09

Send us a text Graham has been watching two new films: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein and Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia - two new films that employ a sledgehammer approach to the folly of man. Does The Last Dinner Party's new album From The Pyre live up to their number 1 debut? Charles celebrates the ever expanding success of the Aesthetica Short Film Festival in York, as it offers more than just short films to encompass screen and media arts as well as longer films. Graham reflects...

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Episode 243: The Turner Prize 2025 Short List; Taylor...

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2025/11/09

Send us a text Graham tries to explain why his favourite artist on the Turner Prize shortlist won't win as Bradford hosts this year's competition. A no show girl - how Taylor Swift's new album exposes her limitations. Charles takes a look at why there is a strong appeal in presenting light festivals at this time of year. A review of Neil Hannon's band The Divine Comedy at York Barbican: playing songs from their new album as well as old faves. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Sm...

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34:55

Episode 241: Comedy Greats

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2025/10/25

Send us a text Graham and Charles discuss the art of Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) as his latest art exhibition, What a Load of Monarchs opens at Harrogate's Red House Gallery. Graham salutes Sam Fender's Mercury Prize victory in Newcastle and wonders why Wes Anderson recent film The Phoenician Scheme is his third lightweight trifle in a row. Graham also shares his latest reading material and let's on why Owen Hatherley and Brian Eno are currently floating his boat. And next up for Harro...

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37:20

Episode 241: Interview Special with Tyson Kelly; the...

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2025/10/19

Send us a text Charles and Graham interview Tyson Kelly as he starts touring a new show about John Lennon. The former member of the Bootleg Beatles is rightly lauded for his uncanny performances as John. Plus: Graham takes a look at he decline of Ed Sheeran and ponder the end of MTV's once mighty music channels. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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28:05

Episode 240: Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After...

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2025/10/12

Send us a text Graham and Charles take a look at Paul Thomas Anderson's new film One Battle After Another with Leonardo Di Caprio. Graham reflects on his interview with philosopher and author AC Grayling for the Harrogate Advertiser. Talking about deep thinkers, Charles takes a look at star artist Grayson Perry's latest touring performance, Are You Good? Graham gives gives his verdict on the reformed Beta Band out on tour for the first time in two decades. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a...

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37:44

Episode 239: Suede's new album Antidepressants; Ari...

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2025/09/21

Send us a text Graham gives the new release from Suede a listen. Have Suede managed a resurrection part 2 with new album Antidepressants? New movie Eddington with Joaquin Phoenix and the trend for social surrealism in cinema. There's money for major art museums and a bit of a face-off between Tate and The National Gallery as they re-draw their agreement to keep the National Gallery exhibits confined to 1900 and before. Graham and Charles take a look at the big money flowing into The National ...

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Episode 238: Leeds Festival 2025; Don Henley's Boys...

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2025/09/14

Send us a text Is going contemporary in its choice of acts a good idea for Leeds Festival? Charles and Graham wonder what the future holds for big festivals in the UK. Graham explores the unexpected depths of Don Henley's 1980's hit Boys of Summer. Charles takes a look at the return of Mitchell and Webb with their new television show and wonders what they can bring to sketch comedy in 2025. Graham takes a look at some of the anti-colonial art on show in Edinburgh during this year's Festival. ...

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35:29

The Thursday Murder Club film; Highlights of the...

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2025/08/30

Send us a text Fresh back from the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Graham and Charles launch into a review of their film festival experience, picking out their highlights including the very high quality talks with directors such as Ben Wheatley and the legendary British film producer, Jeremy Thomas. Plus Graham takes a look at a new film based on Richard Osman’s novel, Thursday Murder Club and Charles reports on the new musical using songs by David Gedge, The Wedding Present and Cinem...

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Episode 236: Joan Didion on Civil War: The Naked Gun...

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2025/08/09

Send us a text Graham takes a look at a classic Joan Didion essay, exploring how Joan Didion's observations in her 1983 essay Salvador - on America's involvement in the civil war in El Salvador - now apply to the mainstream of the western world. The duo share their final thoughts on this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival before they set off for Edinburgh. Charles takes a look at the Naked Gun film franchise revival with Liam Neeson in The Naked Gun. Graham reflects on the strang...

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38:05

Episode 235: Chris Simpson and Magna Carta Update;...

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2025/08/02

Send us a text Graham gives an update on promotion around Chris Simpson and Magna Carta both with the Vinyl Sessions event in Harrogate and Chris Simpson's appearance at the Magna Carta exhibition launch in London. Graham also reports on the artists he managed to catch at this year's Deer Shed Festival. Charles reflects on his visit to Bradford to see the revival of Mike Kenny's adaptation of The Railway Children for Bradford 2025. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:...

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Episode 234: Dave Gedge Live at Rise, York; Katja...

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2025/07/25

Send us a text Following last episode's interview with The Wedding Present's Dave Gedge, Charles and Graham report on seeing him live in an accoustic gig at Rise, York. Graham does the hard work reading Katja Hoyer's book about East Germany 1949-1990 and examines what it was like to live in the communist state. Both Charles and Graham take a look at Bradd pitt's new film, F1. Is it too formulaic? Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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39:30

Episode 233: Interview Special with David Gedge from...

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2025/07/15

Send us a text Charles and Graham welcome The Wedding Present's David Gedge to the podcast. They talk to him about current projects and the anniversaries for classic Wedding Present albums that seem to be coming thick and fast. What keeps him motivated? Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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Episode 232: Interview Special with Emma Swan talking...

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2025/07/12

Send us a text Rotherham born, West End actress, Emma Swan is our guest, talking about her debut middle grade children's novel, Cruiseship Kid: Thief at Sea. Emma recently launched her novel at Rotherham Children's Capital of Culture - the year long celebration of culture by, with and for children. Charles and Graham follow up on last week's Gang of Four and Adam Curtis' Shifty as Graham discovers a link. The duo continue to look forward to EIFF and Graham's tribute to Chris Simpson and...

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Episode 231: Glastonbury; Oasis - get ready; Gang of...

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2025/07/06

Send us a text It’s June and it’s Glastonbury, Graham is in clover, Charles less so. It’s also almost time for Oasis to start their comeback tour. Meanwhile, in the real world, Graham has been to see post-punk legends Gang of Four's final hometown Leeds gig and realises they are still relevant today. Graham follows up on last week’s streaming data report with some fascinating additional info on music acts’ Spotify figures. Charles and Graham examine why Adam Curtis's new BBC iPlayer ...

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Episode 30: Streaming Giants; Zombies are us - 28...

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2025/06/28

Send us a text Graham chews over fascinating new data on how the popularity of heritage rock acts compares to today's pop juggernauts in the streaming world. The duo consider whether Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's new film 28 Years Later is 28 times as good as 28 Weeks Later? Graham throws a curveball: Adam Curtis's new documentary series called Shifty on BBCiPlayer is a sad masterpiece. Good news from Scotland! The Edinburgh International Film Festival is about to announce its 2025 progra...

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Episode 229: Pulp's new album More; Remembering Brian...

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2025/06/22

Send us a text Graham and Charles dissect Pulp’s new album more - but is it more Leonard Cohen than Roxy Music? What Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys meant to me - Graham remembers - in four brief parts and Charles examines the majest of the most trult gifted singer and songwriter of his generation. Thanks to a tip-off by Producer Antony, Graham reports back on his sonic visit to Bang & Olufsen in Harrogate. But is it more AI than wey hey? Charles captures the shots at the heart of th...

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Episode 228: Press Tickets Fiasco; Richard Hawley;...

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2025/06/15

Send us a text Charles discusses the trend of theatre companies not offering press tickets and wonders if a place of record even exists today. Charles reflects on interviewing Richard Hawley. Richard Hawley is a romantic at heart- writing about Men’s grief. Richard’s quiff! A bit of rockabilly. Sheffield has been a bit ignored. City of 7 hills. What's Sheffield ever done for us? Joe Cocker Def Leppard Heaven 17 Human League Arctic Monkeys Pulp The Longpigs It may be landlocked in Sheffi...

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Episode 227: Interview Special - Jamie Taylor, author...

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2025/05/26

Send us a text Charles and Grahamspeak to Sheffield's Jamie Taylor whose first book is Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from The Human League to Pulp. Published by Manchester University Press as part of their British Pop Archive series, Jamie talks about the gestation of the book and his future ambitions. Graham adds - post the chat with Jamie - how he bumped into Slow Horses star, Freddie Fox at the launch of the new Yorkshire Chamber Orchestra as well as a report on ...

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Episode 226: Gary Oldman in Krapp's Last Tape; Pink...

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2025/05/26

Send us a text Graham looks at the re-issued Pink Floyd live in Pompeii film: When rock was classical music. Graham reports on meeting assistant manager of Notts County at final Harrogate Town Home match of season. Charles reflects on his experience seeing Gary Oldman in Krapp’s Last Tape at York Theatre Royal - does Gary get it taped? The Murder Capital live in Leeds and a new age of punk and post punk. Graham reads an extract from the final chapter of his ‘magnum opus' on - Harrogat...

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