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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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All Episodes

38:17

Episode 261: The Ballad of Wallis Island;...

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2026/03/14

Send a text Graham recounts a weekend of accidental celebrity encounters in Harrogate. Charles and Graham discuss the small scale success - and nature - of British comedy drama film The Ballad of Wallis Islandand the view from the second row of the Leeds debut at the weekend of new Harrogate-based Cuore Chamber Orchestra. Charles reports on the new play adapted by Tim Firth, The Ladies Football Club at Sheffield Crucible. Graham gives an update on the latest Vinyl Sessions talk on Pe...

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37:36

Episode 260: Brits & BAFTAs 2026; new psych pop band...

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2026/03/07

Send a text Charles and Graham chew over the Brits and BAFTAs ceremonies. Graham is fresh from seeing a new surreal psych pop band called Voka Gentle from London who combine Talking Heads with Yard Act.How Field Music doing The Doors live last weekend lit my fire. Charles talks up the big news of Elvis Costello returning to Yorkshire at York Barbican later in the year with his Radio Soul tour. Graham is in proud posession of an advance copy of Grant McPhee's new book on Scotland's indie music...

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Episode 259: Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights; Dry...

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2026/02/28

Send a text Charles and Graham give their view on whether the withering reviews of new film Wuthering Heights are justified? Graham shares his second thoughts on Dry Cleaning's new album Secret Love and examines why Paul McCartney and Wings' multi-platinum 1976 album Wings at the Speed of Sound says more about what made the 1970s different than you might have thought. Charles takes a look at American film maker Richard Linklater's homage to Jean-luc Godard and the French New Wave in his new ...

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39:30

Episode: 258 - Interview special with Chesney Hawkes...

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2026/02/22

Send a text Charles and Graham are joined by singer, Chesney Hawkes, who reflects on his latest album, Living Arrows and his love for performing live, ahead of his UK tour which includes playing Leeds Brudunell Social Club on 12 March. Plus: One U-turn after another: how a second viewing has changed has changed Graham's opinion about Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-nominated One Battle After Another and how he spoke to Dave Mattacks, Fairport Convention's drummer this week about what keeps the...

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39:22

Episode 257: Interview Special with Kate Bramley and...

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2026/02/14

Send a text Charles and Graham interview Kate and Ellen from Badapple Theatre about their show, Crumbs. Graham reports on Field Music's new Doors tribute live act, which is going down a (riders in the) storm and reveals the Peter Gabriel album picked for the return of Vinyl Sessions in Harrogate next month. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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33:54

Episode 256: Awards Season - BAFTA nominations; Big...

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2026/02/07

Send us a text Charles and Graham take a look at this year's BAFTA nominations. Graham wonders what is behind the explosion of new venues and big gigs in West and North Yorkshire this summer - Museum Gardens and a lot more! Garnering rave reviews, the unique intelligence of avant indie band Dry Cleaning as new album Secret Love is released. Graham looks forward to Harrogate Film Society's new season of black & white classics and the appearance of ex-`iron Maiden musician, Tony Mo...

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33:31

Episode 255: Yorkshire Sculpture Park; Cinema Awards...

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2026/01/31

Send us a text just back from a refreshing but cold winter visit to Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Charles joins Graham to reflect on the artists and events that have caugh teir attention this past week. Charles and Graham run through the main Oscar nominations and discuss the likely winners and those who also missed out on being nominated. Charles reflects on the legacy of comedian, Victoria Wood, with the documentary, Becoming Victoria Wood. Graham selects some of the books he’s looking forward ...

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36:12

Episode 254: Looking forward to what's coming up in...

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2026/01/16

Send us a text After the December episodes in 2025 looked back, Charles and Graham take the opportunity to look ahead at what is coming up in 2026, focusing on film and music. They also discuss the release of Hamnet, the new film by Chloe Zhao that explores grief. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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34:40

Episode 253: Marty Supreme; Mark Ronson's Night...

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2026/01/05

Send us a text Graham looks at why Timothée Chalamet’s new film Marty Supreme shows he is the greatest actor of Hollywood's young generation - if nothing else. Graham also reflects on Mark Ronson's 1990s New York memoir Night People and the shallowness of the long distance DJ. Charles pays tribute to Nigel Burnham who has died recently. Nigel was founder and promoter of The Band Room, Low Mill, Farndale, where he put on such acts as The Handsome Family, Cerys Matthews and Ma...

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37:34

Episode 252: End of Year Review Part 5

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2025/12/31

Send us a text Charles and Graham round of the year with a look through some of the cultural gems that are important to both. On a sombre note - death of Brigitte Bardot. Why Metronomy's Greatest Hits album shows how subtlety has died on the vine in the 21st century but the sleeve notes by lead singer Joseph Mount are fab! Controversial French writer's Michel Houellebecq's new book Annihilation shows he is as brilliant as ever but still as dangerous. The Guardian writer Jason Burke's new book...

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34:21

Episode 251: End of Year Round Up 2025 - Museum and...

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2025/12/24

Send us a text Garaham and Charles conclude their annual review of their cultural highlights with a look at their favourite museum and gallery shows of the year and Charles reflects on the theatre that has impressed him the most in 2025. Graham on the other hand, gives his verdict on Lily Allen's latest album, West End Girl. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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Episode 250: End of Year Round Up Part 3 - Best TV...

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2025/12/19

Send us a text Charles and Graham continue with their review of cultural experiences in 2025, in this episode concentrating on their favourite gigs and their favourite television shows. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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Episode 249: End of Year Round Up Part 2 - Best films...

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2025/12/10

Send us a text Charles and Graham continue their annual round up of their best cultural experiences in 2025 concluding their look at books and with a focus on the best of this year's films. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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33:12

Episode 248: End of Year Round Up Part 1 - Best...

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2025/12/05

Send us a text As the year draws to a close, Charles and Graham take a look back at their favourite albums from 2025 and Charles picks his book of the year. Next episode will feature Graham's book of the year and both select their favourite films. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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Episode 247: Agadoo? Interview Special with Kim...

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2025/11/28

Send us a text Charles and Graham interview Kim Hopkins, director and singer Dene Michael about their new documentary, Still Pushing Pineapples. Kim Hopkins’ moving and funny follow up to her modern classic, the award-winning A Bunch of Amateurs, is in UK cinemas from 28 November. Still Pushing Pineapples features former pop star Dene Michael as he clings to the remnants of fame he once had as a member of 1980s novelty pop group Black Lace. The band’s universally known hit Agadoo ...

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Episode 246: Bob Dylan live in Leeds; Nouvelle Vague...

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2025/11/23

Send us a text Graham just had to go to Leeds Arena: is Bob Dylan still the monarch of the shadow kingdom? Nouvelle Vague at Old Woollen, Farsley. French chic in West Riding as Charles catches the wave of the ultimate french cool. Bradford's UK City of Culture Year comes alive right at its death (including a reference to Alan Bennett’s The Choral). Daniel Day Lewis‘s film comeback, Anemone. Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car: X @2big_egos Facebook @twobigegos

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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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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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