Postcards from London
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Greg McHugh
Bobby Bluebell
Frank Adlington-Stringer
Jill White
Baz Warne - The Stranglers
di Julie Hamill writer, podcaster & good conversationalist
Julie is joined by BAFTA winner Greg McHugh, the Scottish actor/writer famous for his roles as Gary Tank Commander, Howard in Fresh Meat, Eddie in The A Word and currently on the BBC as Richard Prichard in Only Child, alongside the legendary talent Gregor Fisher. As well as talking about all of his roles, Greg shares his love of a good script, making people laugh, and real and proper insight into life as an actor. In London he loves Bone Daddy's on Old Compton Street and walks in Regent's Park, Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill. His kids hate Buckingham Palace. This is his postcard from London. Host: Julie Hamill Guest: Greg McHugh Postcards from London is sponsored by rocket68.com who provide the beautiful images of London in the artwork.
The Bluebells' guitarist and songwriter Bobby Bluebell joins Julie to look back on his time in 80s London, when he lived in the city with girlfriend Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama. He also talks about his long career with The Bluebells, the enduring success of hits Young at Heart and I’m Falling, appearances on Top of the Pops, the new album This Is The Bluebells, and his work writing songs for other artists. One of the most connected and friendliest Glaswegians in music, Bobby Robert Hodgens Bluebell still believes in the Govan Fairy. This is his postcard from London. Host: Julie Hamill Guest: Bobby Bluebell Postcards from London is sponsored by rocket68.com
In a total Greggs or Pret shocker, Frank joins Julie to talk about his ten jobs in politics, London's phallic buildings, what he'd steal from Downing Street and how the busiest Green gets it all done - by being Frank AS... This is his postcard from London. Host: Julie Hamill Guest: Frank Adlington-Stringer Postcards from London is sponsored by rocket68.com
Martock-based illustrator Jill White of rocket68.com joins Julie to talk about bringing the landmarks of the capital to life through hand drawing, painting and digital techniques. Jill has created over 65 vibrant artworks, from Big Ben to Battersea Power Station, and her award-winning designs are known for their bold, contrasting colour palette. The two pit the Somerset village of Martock against big-city-London in a series of fun either/or choices, with some surprising results! This is Jill White's postcard from London. Host Julie Hamill Guest Jill White Postcards from London is sponsored by rocket68.com
Baz Warne, singer and guitarist of The Stranglers, joins Julie to reflect on his 26 years with the band and discuss his memoir No Grass Grows On A Busy Street. Born in Sunderland, Baz shares his favourite London venues and landmarks, his love of pie and mash, and even his northern order from Greggs. He also recalls memorable encounters with Stranglers fans and rounds off the conversation with a brilliantly accurate impression of his bandmate JJ Burnel, while reminding us of what really matters: having a decent-shaped head. This is his postcard from London. Host: Julie Hamill Guest: Baz Warne Postcards from London is sponsored by rocket68.com This episode is dedicated to Mary Patricia Hamill, Stranglers fan, who sadly passed away on 27 March 2026.
Sopranos actor Steve Schirripa joins Julie to reflect on his first visit to London for the 'Talking Sopranos' live show. As well as talking about the city's culture and people, Steve chats to Julie about The Sopranos, his character Bobby, the amazing female cast and his new book, 'Willie Boy Eats the World'. This is his postcard from London. Host: Julie Hamill Guest: Steve Schirripa Postcards from London is sponsored by rocket68.com