Nick Hennegan's Bohemian Britain
by Nick Hennegan
A show from the West End of London, England about pubs, writers, attractions, theatre and a bohemian lifestyle. Includes Best Bohemian Boozers, sometimes. The Edinburgh Festival and occasional Theatre reviews. And how to get life wrong, often.
Episodes
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Celebrating Oscar Wilde
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of Oscar Wilde. Possibly the most quoted writer after Shakespeare, with Wilde's Ballard of Reading Gaol and news about his relationship with the British Library! www.BohemianBritain.com
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Autumn Literary requests!
As Autumn (fall!) falls, Nick Hennegan plays your literary requests. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Nicholas Collett – a bohemian Briton.
Nick Hennegan talks to actor, producer and writer Nicholas Collett about his life and work – and how a son of a Steel Worker in Sheffield becomes an artist. BohemianBritian.com www.nicholascollett.com
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A Summer of Arts… and a BIT of Politics!
Nick Hennegan closes this Resonance 104.4fm ‘Literary London‘ season with a look at the Edinburgh Fringe, International Book Festival and Camden Fringe. And features some music from his Edinburgh Fringe hit play ‘Winston And David’ It’s at the Tabard Theatre in London W4 in August and is about…
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Kevin McNally: 'Pirates of the Caribbean', R.A.D.A., Birmingham and Sci-Fi!
Nick Hennegan talks to actor Kevin McNally about his life and career. Birmingham, R.A.D.A., Pirates of The Caribbean, and his book, 'Sons Of Sol.' www.BohemianBritain.com
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Panic in America - The War of the Worlds!
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of Orson Wells with part one of ‘The War of The Worlds.’ “The War of the Worlds“ was an episode of the radio series The Mercury Theatre on the Air which was broadcast live at 8 pm on October 30, 1938 over the CBS Radio Network. The episode was directed and...
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Celebrating Seamus Heaney
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday and life of Irish Writer Seamus Heaney
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Celebrating William Wordsworth: Poetry and Art Influences.
This time Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of William Wordsworth. We feature his poetry and some very modern artists influenced by him! www.BohemianBritain.com
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Celebrating Tennessee Williams: A Birthday Tribute.
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of writer Tennessee Williams - in his own words! Tennessee reads from his own plays and a short story. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Celebrating Jack Kerouac: A Dive into 1950s Beat Poetry.
Jack Kerouac's birthday takes Nick Hennegan back to 1950's America and a celebration of the Beat Poets. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Celebrating Women in Song and Verse.
Nick Hennegan's 'Literary London' radio show on Resonance 104.4fm, celebrates International Women's Day. With music and poetry from Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Emily and Anne Bronte, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Carol Anne Duffey, Christina Rossetti and others. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Literary London: Carl Chinn on Birmingham's Peaky Blinders
On my radio show 'Literary London' on Resonance 104.4fm, I chat to Carl Chinn about Birmingham, his writings and the REAL truth about the Peaky Blinders gang. A new film is due soon from fellow Brummie Stephen Knight. www.BohemainBritain.com
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‘Round About Hogarth’… the aftermath of the opening - Press Night.
A new theatre production is always a big deal… possibly more so in smaller studio theatres like the Tabard in London, Chiswick W4, than in the West End, where finances are possibly less ‘life or death’. This is a new, two hander and I went to the press night. And managed to get the cast and...
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Literary Birthdays - Virginia Wolf, JRR Tolkien and Monty Python!
This time Nick Hennegan celebrates Literary birthdays in January. With Virgina Woolf, JRR Tolkien and Monty Python's Terry Jones music and material. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Celebrate Burns Night with Nick Hennegan.
Nick Hennegan, a recent fan of Robert Burns since he wrote the Edinburgh (NOT London!) Literary Pub Crawlpresents a celebration of Burns Night, the annual celebration of the Scottish poet. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Literary London: Christmas Classics with Nick Hennegan
In the final 'Literary London' show of 2025, Nick Hennegan presents two Christmas classics! Part of his OWN version of A Christmas Carol, preformed by Olivier Award Winner Guy Masterson, and the Welsh Wizard Dylan Thomas, reading his own'A Childs Christmas in Wales' Happy Holidays!...
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Nick Hennegan celebrates the annual Westminster Abbey wreath-laying ceremony for Welsh Poet Dylan Thomas. He includes 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' and music and poetry from Cerys Matthews.
Join Nick Hennegan who celebrates the annual Westminster Abbey wreath-laying ceremony for Welsh Poet Dylan Thomas. He includes 'A Child's Christmas in Wales' and music and poetry from Cerys Matthews. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Literary London - Lest We Forget.
Nick Hennegan presents poetry and music from the War To End All Wars! www.BohemianBritain.com
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Writers Birthdays: Dylan Thomas and Sylvia Plath
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthdays this week of two of the greatest writers of the last century – Dylan Thomas and Sylvia Plath - in their own words! www.BohemianBritain.com And celebrate writers live every week in London with The London Literary Pub Crawl!
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Celebrating 150 Years of Artistic Legacy in London.
Poet Cahal Dallat talks to Nick Hennegan about a celebration of 150 years of a unique part of London. The area was built specifically to attract artists, writers, poets, painters, and creators.
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Exploring London’s Lost Pubs: An Interview with Sam Cullen.
Nick Hennegan talks to writer Sam Cullen about his latest book commemorating some of London’s greatest lost pubs.
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Celebrating the birthday of T. S. Eliot!
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of one of the most famous writers of all time - Thomas Stearns Eliot. With contributions from Y.B Yeats... and Taylor Swift! www.BohemianBritain.com
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Stars at the Chiswick Book Festival!
A new season of 'Literary London' on Resonance 104.4fm starts - with the live video on www.BohemianBritain.com. Nick Hennegan talks to Torin Douglas about the Chiswick Book Festival in West London, featuring workshops and events with Jeremy Vine, Jeremy Hunt, Reeta Chakrabarti, Jeffrey Holland,...
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Inside the mind of Aldous Huxley
Nick Hennegan goes inside the mind of English writer Aldous Huxley, who discusses a range of profound topics, including the literary contributions of D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce and Marcel Proust. Huxley explores the intricate dynamics of relationships, delving into the complexities of human...
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The Genius of Ernest Hemingway - live!
Just back from the USA, Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of Ernest Hemingway, one its greatest writers, with some rarely heard recordings.
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Orwell, Birthdays and requests!
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of George Orwell and plays some requests - including one of his own songs!
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The genius of W.B. Yeats - live from Dublin!
Nick Hennegan introduces a rare conversation with Irish writer and critic Ulick O'Connor on the worldwide influence of W.B. Yeats, live from Dublin's Mill Theatre www.BohemianBritain.com
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Bohemian Bedford Park, London.
Nick Hennegan talks to Irish poet Cahal Dallat about the 150th anniversary of the first Garden Suburb, and its influences, not just in London, but around the world! www.BohemianBritain.com
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The Genius of Bob Dylan.
As Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th Birthday, Nick Hennegan looks at his background, legacy… and first appearances in London. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Celebrating Dylan Thomas
Nick Hennegan celebrates the Welsh Wizard on International Dylan Thomas Day. BohemianBritain.com
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The Genius of Alan Bennett.
As he begins preparations for another Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, Nick Hennegan celebrates the 'Beyond The Fringe' veteran and comedic genius, Alan Bennett.
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William Shakespeare's (alternative) Birthday!
Nick Hennegan takes an alternative look at William Shakespeare's work with offerings from the likes of Brian Ferry and Annie Lennox! www.BohemianBritain.com
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'A Ghost of A Chance' Actors talk.
The brilliant actors Juliet Ibberson and Greg Snowden, reprising an award-winning show, A Ghost of A Chance, at the Tabard Theatre in Chiswick, London, W4, nearly three decades after its premiere, talk about their experiences as actors and how to make the most of life as creatives....
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International Women's Day Poetry
Nick Hennegan celebrates International Women's Day, with poems from Sylvia Plath and the Bronte sisters. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Anthony Burgess and A Clockwork Orange.
Nick Hennegan celebrates one of his favourite books and the birthday of its writer, Anthony Burgess - with a podcast from the foundation named after him. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Love... and fundraising!
Nick Hennegan's Literary London celebrates St Valentines Day with some Literary Requests... and news about Resonance 104.4fm's fundraising events. https://fundraiser.resonance.fm/ www.BohemianBritain.com
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Birthdays, Writers, their quotes and Soap Opera 'Crossroads'.
Nick Hennegan celebrates some famous writers birthdays and their quotes on writing... and celebrates a classic UK soap - Crossroads. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Writer's Tips from JRR Tolkien!
Nick Hennegan celebrates Tolkien's Birthday with some music, famous comments from his letters and tips for writers! www.BohemianBritain.com
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George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions. Demo Episode Two : The Billesley Common.
George Holmes is a normal boy who lives on a council estate in Birmingham with his younger sister, Libby, his older brother, Andy and his Mom and Dad. Or at least he did! After the White Light and all the adults disappear, a strange voice directs them to Billesley Common in Birmingham. Where they...
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WORLD PREMIERE OF GEORGE HOLMES & THE 7 DIMENSIONS...and Christmas!
Celebrate this festive season with Nick Hennegan, the WORLD PREMIERE of GEORGE HOLMES AND THE 7 DIMENSIONS - and music from Cerys Matthews and Christmas in Soho, with Boisounds. www.BohemianBritain.com
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The Literary London Request Show!
Our occasional request show, where Nick Hennegan plays your requests... includes George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions, Romeo and Juliet, Wicked and Dylan Thomas. www.BohemianBritain.com
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George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions. Episode One : The White Light!
George Holmes is a normal boy who lives on a council estate in Birmingham with his younger sister, Libby, his older brother, Andy and his Mom and Dad. George has a bit of trouble with a local bully but is rescued by his best friend Dermot, who appears on his bike and gives George a lift home. But...
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Celebrating Literary Birthdays - J. G. Ballard And Margaret Atwood.
Nick Hennegan celebrates the recent birthdays and famous works of writers who have had their books televised - J. G. Ballard and Margaret Atwood. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Dracula and George Holmes Premiere!
Nick Hennegan celebrates the birth of Bram Stoker, writer of Dracula... and the 'birth' of his new Radio Science-Fiction Young Adult Drama, George Holmes and the 7 Dimensions. Hear the first-ever episode here.
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Celebrating The Beatles John Lennon.
Having met all of The Beatles apart from John Lennon, Nick Hennegan celebrates his life, last album and tragic end. www.BohemianBritain.com
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The Edinburgh Fringe and Rabbie Burns
Nick Hennegan on his new Literary Pub Crawl at the Edinburgh Fringe and Scotland's greatest poet.
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The Edinburgh Fringe Preview Show
Nick Hennegan looks forward to performing at the World's biggest open arts festival in Edinburgh on Resonance 104.4fm and BohemianBritain.com. There's music and speech from some new shows and some classics, including The Choir of Man and Guy Masterson. www.BohemianBritain.com
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Edinburgh Fringe research 1.0
Before his appearance with the First 30th Anniversary London Edinburgh Literary Pub Crawl at the Edinburgh Fringe this year, Nick Hennegan shares some of his Scottish discoveries! www.BohemianBritain.com
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Soccer Song Celebrations!
With England in the final of the European Football Cup in Germany, Nick Hennegan looks back at 60 years of Football songs and the drama and excitement shared by millions. Not just in England! www.BohemianBritain.com
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Sir Ian McKellen, Hamlet, Prejudice and Pride and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Nick Hennegan looks back at previous Edinburgh fringes, music and programmes - and looks forward to this coming August.
About this show
A show from the West End of London, England about pubs, writers, attractions, theatre and a bohemian lifestyle. Includes Best Bohemian Boozers, sometimes. The Edinburgh Festival and occasional Theatre reviews. And how to get life wrong, often.
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Nick Hennegan
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