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Tom Bishop
in
The Riff

‘Freeek!’ — George Michael’s huge 2002 comeback gamble

A bold single backed by a £1m music video. What could go wrong?

May 10

‘Freeek!’ — George Michael’s huge 2002 comeback gamble

May 10

Tom Bishop

Charity shops are a goldmine for singles

I hunt for pre-loved 7", 12", CD and cassette singles in charity shops, then I discover much more about them.

4d ago

Charity shops are a goldmine for singles

4d ago

Tom Bishop
in
Counter Arts

Love Was Nothing Like a Song By Heart. Until It Was.

Passion can ignite when you least expect it

May 23

Love Was Nothing Like a Song By Heart. Until It Was.

May 23

Tom Bishop
in
Counter Arts

‘Femme’ (2023) — Thriller Dares Us To Resist Masc Gay Power

A dark reflection on masculinity in gay culture

Apr 24

‘Femme’ (2023) — Thriller Dares Us To Resist Masc Gay Power

Apr 24

Tom Bishop
in
Counter Arts

Patrick Stewart is Phenomenal in Queer Romcom ‘Jeffrey’

Groundbreaking 90s movie is a masterclass in playing gay

Apr 14

Patrick Stewart is Phenomenal in Queer Romcom ‘Jeffrey’

Apr 14

Tom Bishop
in
The Riff

You Had a Surprise Smash Hit Single. How Do You Follow It Up?

Second impressions last for new chart stars

Apr 3

You Had a Surprise Smash Hit Single. How Do You Follow It Up?

Apr 3

Tom Bishop

Tired of London? Let’s go Zone 9

I love London — but it’s full-on, it can be crazy expensive, and sometimes you just want to get away. Welcome to Zone 9.

Mar 9

Tired of London? Let’s go Zone 9

Mar 9

Tom Bishop

Yoof TV: How Max Headroom inspired Network 7 and The Word

Iconic 80s video host Max Headroom came from a TV movie that became a cult cyberpunk classic

Feb 3

Yoof TV: How Max Headroom inspired Network 7 and The Word

Feb 3

Tom Bishop

Highly rated: XXX chat with adult film director Amory Peart

When does an X-rated movie become XXX? Award-winning adult film director Amory Peart explains.

Dec 6, 2023

Highly rated: XXX chat with adult film director Amory Peart

Dec 6, 2023

Tom Bishop

Dancing through the Winter of Discontent (1978–79)

A wave of strikes hit the UK in 1978–79 — but we were also hit by new wave and disco

Nov 26, 2023

Dancing through the Winter of Discontent (1978–79)

Nov 26, 2023

Tom Bishop

Tom Bishop

Pop culture enthusiast who has written as a staffer on the BBC News website, plus freelance for Gay Times, Diva, Attitude & more. Based in Hackney, east London.

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