Tag Archive: the invention of camp

Mar 07

Tales of a Victorian sensation – by Charles Thomson, The Yellow Advertiser

Charles Thomson wrote the following review which appeared in The Yellow Advertiser, Basildon edition.  He has captured the energy and spirit of the book very well. TRANSVESTITE prostitutes will take centre stage at an Essex Book Festival event in two weeks. Author Neil McKenna will appear at Chelmsford Library to discuss his new book, ‘Fanny and …

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Feb 06

Fanny and Stella on Radio 3 Night Waves with Matthew Sweet

On 4th February, I was a guest on BBC 3’s flagship arts programme, Night Waves. talking with Matthew Sweet about Fanny and Stella, chirruping and the invention of camp, among other things! You can listen to the podcast here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/r3arts