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Famous People You've Never Heard Of

Blue Fire Theatre Company

Our podcasts are a mix of conversations with a wide range of subject matter experts and enthusiasts, interspersed with the occasional audio drama. Each episode focuses on one person, a group of people or a genre from the world of entertainment that we wish to bring back to the spotlight and who has been lost to history or is in danger of being so.The Arts industries are currently in peril but this is nothing new. The Entertainment industry in all its guises has seen it all before. Political turmoil, plague, poverty, overnight success, sudden failure and the long term closure of theatres are not unique to the 21st century.We are not academics (although luckily some of our prestigious guests are) so don't expect forensic analysis or ground breaking research in every episode. We are entertainers, passionate about our craft, its heritage and its future. And we want to share our enthusiasm with you!
Episodes
Her Father's Daughter - Stephen Bourne & Patricia Hammond talk about Avril Coleridge-TaylorMarch 29, 2023
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"Damn Tom & Jerry" - Dr Mary Shannon Talks About Billy Waters. With Charlotte Campbell.March 21, 2023
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"The African Mahler": Chenoa Murphy talks about Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. March 14, 2023
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Blood, Sweat and Vaginas , with Paula David - One Woman WednesdaysMarch 08, 2023
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She Wolves with Laura Careless - One Woman WednesdaysFebruary 24, 2023
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Testament of Yootha - One Woman WednesdaysFebruary 13, 2023
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Isadorable! Elizabeth Blake Talks About Isadora DuncanOctober 26, 2022
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Sex, Love and Classical Music - Elena Mazzon talks about Clara SchumannJuly 26, 2022
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Ally Sloper's Half HolidayJune 04, 2022
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Who's Army...? David Crump talks about Fred KarnoMay 02, 2022
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The 2nd Best Whore in London. With guest contributions from Moira Buffini and Lyn BrownJanuary 02, 2022
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The Forgotten Talent of Amanda Ira Aldridge, with Stephen Bourne & Patricia HammondOctober 28, 2021
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"It Seems That I'm Interested in Lots of Things"; In Conversation with Christopher GreenOctober 14, 2021
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The Black Sheep of the Family - Christopher Green & John Orchard talk about Fred BarnesSeptember 30, 2021
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Jolly Good Luck! Ann-Lindsey Wickens & Chris Jaeger talk about Vesta Tilley. With Jessica DanheiserAugust 05, 2021
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"The Funniest Book in the World" & How We adapted it for the Stage - with Tim Shaw & Andy SmithJuly 15, 2021
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The Diary of a Nobody by George & Weedon Grossmith; adapted by Tim ShawJuly 08, 2021
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The Victorian Somebody - Stephen Wade talks about George GrossmithJuly 01, 2021
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The Greatest Showman - Andrew van Buren talks about Philip Astley. With Chris Barltrop.June 22, 2021
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Into the Limelight with Margaret Monod; a special episode for BHMS Music Hall & Variety DayMay 16, 2021
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Series Two TrailerApril 22, 2021
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Update - Where Has Series Two Gone?April 19, 2021
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Music Hall Darlings (updated) Alison Young talks about Daisy Dormer & Her Sisters April 18, 2021
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Man of Letters (updated) Paterson Joseph talks about Charles Ignatius SanchoApril 05, 2021
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Well, La-Di-Dah! : The Team Behind "Marie Lloyd Stole My Life" Talk About Nelly PowerFebruary 18, 2021
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