Sigala
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by Steve Legg
2y ago
In this mini episode, Steve chats with superstar DJ and producer, Sigala. Sigala talks about being made to play keyboards as a child, his schooldays and performing in old peoples homes across Norfolk. Plus his time at Westminster Music College and the importance of good management and his musical influences.  Support the show ..read more
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Noël Tredinnick
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by Steve Legg
2y ago
Dr Noël  Tredinnick BEM FRSCM  is a British composer, organist, orchestrator and conductor. He was awarded a Lambeth DMus degree in March 2002. In Queen Elizabeth's Birthday Honours bestowed in 2021, he received a BEM (British Empire Medal) for life-long services to Church Music and Music Education. Noël has toured extensively in Europe, the USA, Australia and South Africa as both lecturer and conductor. He discusses his childhood love for music and attending the Guild Hall school of music, the art of orchestration, becoming part of All Souls Langham Place and starting the All Shoul ..read more
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Mark Gatiss
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by Steve Legg
2y ago
Mark Gatiss is an English actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer and novelist. His work includes writing for and acting in the television series Doctor Who, Sherlock, and Dracula. Together with Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton and Jeremy Dyson, he is a member of the comedy team The League of Gentlemen. He played Tycho Nestoris in the HBO series Game of Thrones. The guys talk about growing up, schooldays, the giant maggots from Dr Who, meeting life-long friends at drama school plus his new movie, the Road Dance. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk ..read more
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Michael Emmett
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by Steve Legg
2y ago
Michael Emmett was an international drugs trafficker who found God in prison alongside Reggie Kray thanks to a Page Three girl. It's an incredible story of darkness to life. Don't miss it. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk ..read more
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Jenson Button MBE
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by Steve Legg
2y ago
On today's bonus Lockdown 2 show, Steve rings  Jenson Button MBE, a British racing driver and former Formula One (F1) racer who won the 2009 F1 World Championship driving for Brawn GP. After his Formula One career, he became a champion of the Super GT Series in 2018, driving a Honda car for Team Kunimitsu. It's short but fascinating as ever. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stevelegguk ..read more
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Cathy Madavan
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by Steve Legg
2y ago
On today’s show Steve chats with Cathy Madavan. An accomplished speaker and best-selling author, Cathy travels far and wide, encouraging and equipping others to live with courage, confidence and resilience. Having faced her fair share of life’s ups and downs, Cathy’s wisdom and honesty inspires others to build lives of purpose, responding positively to their own challenges and opportunities. With her equally brilliant husband Mark, they’ve built a big and thriving Church on the south coast of England. Cathy reveals her lead role in a musical, moving house at 15, coming to faith during a conve ..read more
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Andrew Palau
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by Steve Legg
2y ago
Andrew Palau grew up in a strong Christian home, one of four sons of world evangelist and author Luis Palau.  Andrew, however, chose his own way and did not make an early commitment to make the Christian faith part of his life. He attended the University of Oregon where the party life was a large part of his studies. After graduating with a degree in English literature, Andrew moved to Boston where he worked in retail for five years. In 1993, Andrew went on holiday to join his parents for Luis’ evangelistic outreach in Kingston, Jamaica. His father preached the same Gospel message he had ..read more
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Jeff Wayne - War of the Worlds
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by Steve Legg
2y ago
One of the most trailblazing tours of all time, Jeff Wayne’s musical version of ‘The War of The Worlds’ -  returns to arenas throughout the UK in 2022.  Based on HG Wells’ classic Victorian story, The War of The Worlds remains a firm favourite to millions around the world.   In 2006, the tour was considered a cutting-edge production with 6 trucks filled to the brim. In 2022, marking a momentous 16 years of touring, the production will be up to 12 trucks including a stack of new special effects that will challenge and excite the senses for audiences of all ages, all set to Jeff’s ..read more
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Justin Humphreys
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by Steve Legg
2y ago
Originally from Bristol, Justin has worked in a variety of social work and youth work settings for over 25 years. Most recently before joining the charity in 2010, he worked for the largest children’s charity in the UK. Previous to this, he worked in a range of local authority roles; most latterly at senior management level within a metropolitan borough council in the West Midlands. He has also served as a church Pastor and is a passionate advocate for justice and authentic leadership.  The guys talk about first dates, getting dumped, honeymoons, an incident with the Turkish police plus ..read more
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Paul Cowley MBE
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by Paul Cowley
2y ago
Steve chats to the inspirational Paul Cowley, the author of the hit book, 'Thief, Prisoner, Soldier, Priest'. Paul  grew up in Manchester amid the chaotic world of his alcoholic parents. His early exposure to heavy drinking, explosive arguments and the unnerving aggression of his father led him into homelessness and crime. By seventeen he was behind bars. Years later, following a career in the army which ‘made a man of him’ yet ultimately failed to give him direction and purpose, Paul’s search for meaning resulted in an unexpected encounter with God that changed his life for ever. This re ..read more
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