Ralph Connolly
Contributing Writer
Flaneur? - Benjamin Mallek
Ralph Connolly is a graduate in English and former milkman. He spends much of his time reading all kinds of detective fiction for it's a great source of truth; especially the golden-age stuff. Other than that, any form of oldy-worldy escapism will do: the period drama, the world of P.G. Wodehouse, football. Now and again he will write the odd review or do some work for an arts charity in London. One day he aspires to be a flaneur, but more along the lines of Julian Barnes than Baudelaire.
Latest Articles
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Manchester's Fight for the Greatest Derby
On Sunday 23 October 2011 Manchester's United and City football clubs will line-up at Old Trafford in what is fast becoming the derby to end all derbies.
Oct 20, 2011
- Ralph Connolly
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Premier League Preview: Liverpool vs. Man. United
Liverpool face Manchester United at Anfield on Saturday 15 October 2011, in a fixture that they have done well in of late.
Oct 14, 2011
- Ralph Connolly
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Flavia de Luce: 'A New Kind of Detective'
In his Flavia de Luce series Alan Bradley has created a rich throwback to the golden-age of detective fiction, and much else besides.
Oct 4, 2011
- Ralph Connolly
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Mirren Passes Judgement on 'Tinker Tailor' and its Lack of Girls
Dame Helen Mirren speaks her mind on the notable lack of actresses in the new 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' film. Is she right and if so whose fault is it?
Sep 26, 2011
- Ralph Connolly
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Rickman's Darkest Hour of Trollope
In the dawn of a brilliant career noted badman Alan Rickman was at his most devilish as the 'odious' Obadiah Slope in a little talked about TV serial.
Sep 25, 2011
- Ralph Connolly
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Cavendish the Manx Missile Sprints to the Top of the World
After a dramatic finish in Denmark Great Britain's Mark Cavendish is crowned the new World Road Race Champion.
Sep 25, 2011
- Ralph Connolly
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Preview to the World Championship Road Race
The 2011 World Championship Road Race will take place on Sunday 25 September, but who's been doing what, and who's in with a shout for the Rainbow Jersey?
Sep 24, 2011
- Ralph Connolly
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John Le Carre: The Constant Gardener of Vogue
With the UK release of 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy', spy writer John le Carre is as popular as ever, but his popularity is not limited to the cinema.
Sep 22, 2011
- Ralph Connolly
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Tour of Britain Stage 7 - Boom Unbroken
A breakaway stays away all day and comes home ahead of the peloton, but Boom stays in gold.
Sep 17, 2011
- Ralph Connolly
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The Phenomenon of Fantasy Football (Soccer)
Over the past few years a new edge to being a football follower has emerged, adding an extra element of excitement to an already thrilling spectator sport.
Sep 17, 2011
- Ralph Connolly
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