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New details have emerged about the case of a gunman who shot and killed a Newcastle man more than a century ago, after a true crime podcast was featured there. On September 10th, 1896, George Ewart, aged 64, shot and killed Daniel Gray, aged 42, in broad daylight. Ewart approached Daniel on the corner of Dalton Street, Byker, and shot him at close range with a revolver. Daniel died from his wounds later that day, and George was tried for murder. But now George's great-great-grandson, historian David Olusoga, has worked with the Findmypast subscription service, which gives access to some…
Historian David Olusoga has teamed up with online genealogy service Findmypast to tell the story of his ancestor George Ewart, who shot and killed a man on the streets of Victorian Newcastle in 1896. The story of Olusoga's great-grandfather, George Ewart, begins on September 10, 1896. David Olusoga tells the story of his ancestor George Ewart, who shot dead a man at a Newcastle bycar in 1896 (Image: FINDMYPAST) On that dreary day, Ewart, 64, was confronted by a 42-year-old man, Daniel Gray, on the corner of Dalton Street in Byker, Newcastle. In broad daylight, Ewart shot Gray at close…
Image source, Life Story RecordingImage caption, Katri Ray is 100 years old and has recorded her life story in podcast form.Article informationauthor, Danny Fullbrookrole, BBC News, HertfordshireJuly 6, 2024As podcasts become a more popular medium, families are turning to the format to remember loved ones who have passed away.According to YouGov data, 40% of people surveyed listen to podcasts for more than an hour per week.In the UK, several companies now offer services to record extended audio interviews with relatives as keepsakes for future generations.Those who have explored this new medium have explained how the technology has helped them.”He's in…
Image source, Life Story RecordingImage caption, Katri Ray is 100 years old and has recorded her life story in podcast form.Article informationauthor, Danny Fullbrookrole, BBC News, HertfordshireJuly 6, 2024As podcasts become a more popular medium, families are turning to the format to remember loved ones who have passed away.According to YouGov data, 40% of people surveyed listen to podcasts for more than an hour per week.In the UK, several companies now offer services to record extended audio interviews with relatives as keepsakes for future generations.Those who have explored this new medium have explained how the technology has helped them.”He's in…
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Last updated on July 5, 2024 – 1:15 pm CHANEL Connects has launched its fourth season around the Venice Biennale, the world's most influential international art exhibition. CHANEL's flagship arts and culture podcast brings together a diverse range of inspiring artistic voices from around the world to discuss the ideas shaping culture today. Season four will feature South African painter and film director William Kentridge, French-Caribbean artist Julien Creuset, London-based gallerist Sadie Coles, Luxembourg-born actress Vicky Krieps, American designer Michael Lock and Frieze magazine editor Andrew Durbin. Hosted by Global Head of Arts and Culture Yana Peel and Editor…
Last updated on July 5, 2024 – 11:05am Nick Grimshaw and Angela Hartnett's Dish with Waitrose will be performing their first ever live show on stage at the London Podcast Festival. Presenter Nick and Michelin-star chef Angela will be hosting special guests at the Dish table for an evening full of food, conversation, gourmet tips and laughter. After two illustrious years and five award-winning seasons, Nick and Angela's live show will be performed in front of an audience at the London Podcast Festival at Kings Place on September 12th at 7pm. The festival runs from September…
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Last updated on July 4, 2024 – 2:00 PM Russell Howard will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time since 2019 with a live presentation of three Wonderbox podcast shows. Ranked in the top 10 comedy podcasts, Wonderbox sees Russell talk with big name guests about the personal mementos he keeps in his Wonderbox to remind him of important moments in his life. Clips from the episode have been viewed more than 80 million times on social media, with several going viral. Now, for the first time at Wonderbox, Russell will perform in…