For me, Christmas during childhood is appositely summed up by three things. Firstly, the consumption of so many pigs-in-blankets, it would inevitably lead to me spending the remainder of Christmas afternoon lying on the floor and whimpering ‘Never Again’. If there is a child’s version of a hangover, this is it. Secondly, the merging together of various Christmas presents. ‘No Barbie, No visiting Ken for you.
Kerstin aka Ms Marmitelover -photo by Monika Agorelius
Doctor, writer, musician, comedian and singer of smutty songs Adam Kay created a youtube sensation with his angry 'London Underground' song- and now he's back with more sweary sentiments about the festive season. Run-Riot invited him into our surgery to talk medicine, music and what his mum thinks of all the swearing...
Run-Riot contributor Kerenza lets us in on her time-travel fantasies courtesy of some of the best 50s and 60s inspired attractions in London.
Pete Brown takes his beer very seriously-he's the author of three best-selling social histories based around beer, and his latest book, Shakespeare's Local, examines 6 centuries of history seen through one extraordinary pub. Prepare to hear the dirt on Dickens, Chaucer, Scoundrels, Scallywags, Sugababes and a lock-in involving Princess Margaret. Pete put down his pint long enough to tell us a bit about pubs; past, present and future.
Photo of Tom by Rick Morris Pushinsky
