My work as a journalist has developed into TV and radio commentating in recent years and, thanks to my strong opinions and banter, I’m often asked to speak on a wide variety of subjects – the hot news topic of the day here and abroad, debates about trends, human interest news stories and of course, …
Great Menu, Ingredients and Chef: Linen Restaurant at Manchester 235
As a very straight-talking and greedy foodie, I tend to inspect restaurant menus with a beady eye for any gimmicks. I don’t want teeny tiny portions of over-priced ‘signature’ dishes either. Nor do I want a dizzying menu with too many options. Put simply, I want great ingredients that are balanced and yes, that look …
Brief Encounter – Fun at Menswear Fashion Show – Selfridges Manchester
Lots of fun earlier this week (Thursday) over at Selfridges (Exchange Square, Manchester) at a fashion show celebrating men’s swim and under-wear! A lot of my female friends were slightly envious of my invite understandably… particularly because all of the 15 male models from Boss Model Management Manchester remained in their undies for the duration …
Collette Walsh – BBC 5 Live: Has The X Factor Had Its Day?
Lots of lovely feedback from 5 Live (late night show on Sunday) regarding The X Factor. I have always championed the crop of talent and reality TV shows that have proved hugely popular during recent years, but even I was bored watching X Factor on Saturday. The format seemed so tired and the judging panel …
HRH Morrissey – Who Art In Manchester… But Not The Olympics?
(This article was originally published on Huffington Post) One of the best bits of last week’s Olympics opening ceremony was the homage to Britain’s musical heritage. The medley included, among a whole array of musical greats, the Beatles, the Sex Pistols, T-Rex, Bowie and quite rightly, some electro synth-pop too – OMD and New Order. …
Collette Walsh BBC 5 Live: Why It’s Good to Talk…and Stop Text Messaging!
It’s good to talk…will be on BBC 5 Live later with Tony Livesey… just after midnight chatting about why text messages can never beat the art of conversation… Collette Walsh – 5 Live
Collette Walsh journalist – BBC Breakfast – Tackling the ‘Monday blues’ …
Up bright and early for two slots on BBC Breakfast this morning… on with the super-smart, top psychologist Professor Geoffrey Beattie – we were talking about tackling the Monday morning blues … which according to research are creeping into our Sundays too! Great chat and tips from Prof Beattie… will post the VT asap! Collette …