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In 1970s Ireland, the nation's youth were craving an escape - and music was going to provide it.Over the course of the next few decades, what had been a gigging backwater was transformed into the centre of the live entertainment universe.Fields of Dreams tells the story of that remarkable change through the trailblazers who made it happen.Narrated by singer songwriter Róisín O, this 10-part series chronicles the rise of the festival and the extraordinary local scene that saw many Irish acts touch greatness.With stories equally hilarious and infuriating, it's a portrait of success and ...

Mahmoud the barber has exchanged Basra for Istanbul where his old friend Sergeant - now Captain - Billy has ended up as Military Attaché. After witnessing a traumatic attack on duty in Kabul, squaddies Kev and Damon opt for a bit of escapism. Damon fancies himself as a secret agent and is obsessed with James Bond. He persuades his mate to join him in visiting Istanbul's famous From Russia with Love filmming locations.

“James Beaman does something courageous: he unravels the spiral of silence.” ~Glenn LouryI'm a theatre artist and a writer. A Gen X gay man of the old school. Favorite privilege? Free speech. I encourage people. I call bullshit. I push back. The Arts are in trouble. They're worth saving. Let's talk about it. jamesbeaman.substack.com