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Tony Hancock at 100

Tony Hancock was born on this day 100 years ago. One of the finest comedy performers the UK has ever produced and the star of radio & TV…

May 12

Tony Hancock surrounded by his fellow cast of Hancock’s Half Hour: (l-r) Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, Hattie Jacques and Sid James.

May 12

Simon Harper

A few words about depression

It wasn’t a single moment where the realisation dawned on me. It’d been slowly unfolding in front of me for months, years even, but I’m…

Apr 21, 2019

Apr 21, 2019

Simon Harper

Sudden Death

Sebastian Hughes slumped to the turf after seeing his spot-kick saved. Around the stadium there was silence — even the keeper’s celebration…

Nov 8, 2018

Nov 8, 2018

Simon Harper

Cloud Nine

Kevin whimpered. The presentation was 9am tomorrow, and his laptop had just died. Clearly, he’d not been expecting this - for starters…

Nov 7, 2018

Nov 7, 2018

Simon Harper

Good Morning, Mister President

Donald sat at his desk. He perused his breakfast — still hot, steam rising like forgotten balloons. He doused it with Sarson’s and knocked…

Nov 6, 2018

Nov 6, 2018

Simon Harper

Old Father Time

Old Father Time heaved a sigh as he thumbed the family portrait he’d dug out of the loft. He was such a disappointment, they’d said. He’d…

Nov 5, 2018

Nov 5, 2018

Simon Harper

Heading South

Professor Richards stared at the microphone in front of him, and then out into the expectant audience. A bead of sweat dropped from his…

Mar 7, 2018

Mar 7, 2018

Simon Harper

After the Wash-up

Marjorie opened the dishwasher. Inside it was a horse’s head, neighing profusely. There was nothing in the instructions about livestock…

Mar 6, 2018

Mar 6, 2018

Simon Harper

Frosty

Gerard looked confused.

Mar 5, 2018

Mar 5, 2018

Simon Harper

Reading: The Invoice by Jonas Karlsson

“Don’t worry, be happy.” When it comes to existential philosophies, Bobby McFerrin’s somewhat superficial treatise scarcely ranks alongside…

Feb 10, 2018

Feb 10, 2018

Simon Harper

Simon Harper

Freelance writer, comedy/music nerd, and uncle. Lapsed cynic smiling politely. Like cult music/radio/TV/film/books/art & sport. Beard growth comes in 3 colours.

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