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Nick Hennegan's Bohemian Britain

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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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As Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th Birthday, Nick Hennegan looks at his background, legacy… and first appearances in London.www.BohemianBritain.com
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.comAnd celebrate writers live every week in London with The London Literary Pub Crawl!
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.
Nick Hennegan talks to writer Sam Cullen about his latest book commemorating some of London’s greatest lost pubs.
Nick Hennegan is in a pub in Wales, celebrating national poetry of TWO countries. With contributions from T. Lew Jones, Dylan Thomas and John Keats.www.BohemianBritain.com 
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 
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 connections and their impact on individual lives.His thoughts span various elements of life, emphasizing the interplay between personal experiences and broader societal themes. Huxley reflects on the significance of literature as a mirror to the human condition, drawing parallels between the struggles of his contemporaries and his own existential musings.Moreover, he examines the theme of human desire—how it informs our aspirations and often leads to disillusionment. This dialogue between Huxley and the existential questions posed by his literary peers sheds light on the enduring quest for meaning in a rapidly evolving world.Through Huxley's lens, we are invited to consider the depths of creativity, the spiral of thought that connects writers across generations, and the timelessness of the human experience, all while navigating adult themes that challenge societal norms and philosophical boundaries.www.BohemianBritain.com
Just back from the USA, Nick Hennegan celebrates the birthday of Ernest Hemingway, one its greatest writers, with some rarely heard recordings.
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 Theatrewww.BohemianBritain.com 
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
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 
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.www.BohemianBritain.com
Nick Hennegan celebrates International Women's Day, with poems from Sylvia Plath and the Bronte sisters.www.BohemianBritain.com
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
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
Nick Hennegan celebrates some famous writers birthdays and their quotes on writing... and celebrates a classic UK soap - Crossroads.  www.BohemianBritain.com 
Nick Hennegan celebrates Tolkien's Birthday with some music, famous comments from his letters and tips for writers! www.BohemianBritain.com
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  
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 
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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