Author Archives: MV
Up Front 02/08
This morning I had a typed conversation across the internet with my brother in China. As he teaches at a University in Eastern China, I asked about the Chinese perception of the western appetite for green thinking
General Sir Michael Rose – Lessons of War
He is one of the most decorated military men of the twentieth century, having served with the SAS and commanded the UN Protection Force in Bosnia. However, in his book Washington’s War, General Sir Michael Rose raises profound questions about the tactics and strategy used by coalition forces in Iraq. He talked to Fergus Byrne about the lessons that should have been learned over two hundred years ago.The Lessons of War
Ivy Crute
Up Front 01/08
Anyone used to driving the lanes of west Dorset knows it’s worth taking a little extra care and keeping the speed down, but even still there are occasional accidents.
Up Front 12/07
You wouldn’t have to be a dedicated follower of football to have noticed that yet another manager of the England football squad has got the boot
Neal Shaw
Chris Gradwell
Up Front 11/07
Back in the days when nothing much else mattered, other than work and work colleagues, I remember how enjoyable it was to go out for a drink with my workmates and chat about the day’s events.
Wild Willy Barrett – Call of the Wild
Wild Willy Barrett talks to Fergus Byrne Wild Willy Barrett tells me he doesn’t beat John Otway’s head against the microphone for percussive effect on their song ‘Headbutts’ any more. He mutters something about Otway getting old and how it Read more »