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Students protest across Germany
Tuesday, 24 Nov, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Students protest across Germany

Almost 100,000 students took to the streets of over 40 German cities last week protesting a number of ongoing reforms of third-level education in the Federal Republic.

Children of the Revolution
Tuesday, 10 Nov, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Children of the Revolution

Yesterday’s anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall was a hugely significant date for the millions of Germans whose lives were changed by the events of 1989 – but what about those who are …

Gotwo / Dusseldorf
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2009 – 21:00 | Comments Off
Gotwo / Dusseldorf

You never know what you’ll find on the Rhein… Kate Rothwell explains how best to spend a few days in the ‘Dorf’.

Theatre / All or nothing
Tuesday, 14 Apr, 2009 – 11:59 | Comments Off
Theatre / All or nothing

A post-war play from one of the most respected playwrights in the last century, Kate Rothwell finds out about All My Sons.

Music / Kitted out
Tuesday, 14 Apr, 2009 – 11:59 | Comments Off
Music / Kitted out

A household name who thinks that alcohol and a regular sleep pattern are overrated; Kate Rothwell hears the gospel according to David Kitt.

Food / A bite of tomatoey heaven
Tuesday, 14 Apr, 2009 – 11:59 | Comments Off
Food / A bite of tomatoey heaven

It’s tasty, it’s Italian and it’s downright messy – Kate Rothwell sings the praises of spaghetti Bolognese.

Scripted for success
Monday, 2 Mar, 2009 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Scripted for success

They’ve done the hard graft and have plenty of celebrity approval, but Mark Sheehan tells Kate Rothwell why the Script are still in awe and a little afraid of their own fame.

Spolit for choice
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Spolit for choice

As the ceremony for annual Choice Music Prize approaches, Kate Rothwell and Paul Fennessy speak with some of the events key figures.

GoTwo / German romanticism
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
GoTwo / German romanticism

Dresden’s name might be associated with a tragic wartime event, but this is the last thing that springs to Kate Rothwell’s mind when thinking of ‘The Florence of the North’.

Smooth landing
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Smooth landing

With the expectation of a number one album looming over them and the loss of a band member or two to boot, Kate Rothwell discovers how Bell x1 have been coping with turbulent times.

TV | It takes talent
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
TV | It takes talent

Superstar status is just a few auditions away – Kate Rothwell finds out whether or not America has any talent.

Theatre | Whatever would Freud say?
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Theatre | Whatever would Freud say?

From sexuality in the family to Eighties bedroom music, Kate Rothwell discovers what happens when Oedipus Loves You.

Food | Tis the season
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Food | Tis the season

Kate Rothwell illustrates how you can have yourself a merry little Christmas in your flat, and it’s not nearly as depressing as it sounds.

Music | Busker’s Paradise
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Music | Busker’s Paradise

Tattooed fans, the admiration of Paul Weller and dreams of busking around the Continent – Kate Rothwell finds out why Declan O’Rourke has the big, bad, beautiful world at his feet.

VoxPops: November 18th, 2008
Tuesday, 18 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
VoxPops: November 18th, 2008

What was the worst Christmas present you ever got?

Northern Stars: Snow Patrol
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Northern Stars: Snow Patrol

With the release of A Hundred Million Suns, Snow Patrol will seek to emulate the enormous success they have accomplished over the years. Kate Rothwell speaks to guitarist, Nathan Connolly about the re-establishment of the …

Music | Airbourne supremacy
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Music | Airbourne supremacy

Australia, it seems, is the place to go for powerhouse rock. Kate Rothwell chats to Airbourne’s Ryan O’Keefe, as they take over Europe via videogame.

Music | Back to his roots
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Music | Back to his roots

A hip-hop prankster who holds a spiritual attachment to Father Ted, Kate Rothwell talks to Roots Manuva.