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1. 1. Hall's withering take on US culture is a delight

   CityLife, Monday 21 September 2009 KNOWN to millions from his wry contributions on Have I Got News For You and QI, Rich Hall grew up amidst the plains of Montana and is as American as cherry pie. Far from home, Hall has filled the 500-capacity main auditorium at the Middleton Arena with promises of a show in two halves.

2. 2. Doves LP makes award shortlist

   CityLife, Wednesday 23 September 2009 THEY may have missed out on a much-predicted Mercury Prize nomination, but the Doves camp should be buoyed by the news they’ve been shortlisted for another award.

3. 3. Hall's withering take on US culture is a delight

   CityLife, Monday 21 September 2009 KNOWN to millions from his wry contributions on Have I Got News For You and QI, Rich Hall grew up amidst the plains of Montana and is as American as cherry pie. Far from home, Hall has filled the 500-capacity main auditorium at the Middleton Arena with promises of a show in two halves.

4. 4. What I Meant To Say Was... Hughes returns

   CityLife, Sunday 13 September 2009 AN interview with Sean Hughes is an entertaining affair, a little like a catch up with your amusing older brother.

5. 5. Met date for comedy giant Neil Innes

   CityLife, Sunday 20 September 2009 “LET’S face it I’m not exactly half time at the Super bowl, I haven’t been in the jungle eating maggots so there’s no interest in my story at all,” chortles Neil Innes at his perceived lack of interest in the semi-autobiographical book he is currently writing due to his lack of ‘fame.’

6. 6. Two in, two out

   Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 02 September 2009 LATICS boss Dave Penney beat the transfer deadline by moments on Tuesday afternoon to land both Alan Sheehan and Joe Colbeck.

7. 7. Wry Hughes hits all his targets with style

   CityLife, Monday 21 September 2009 SUNDAYS seem to be a popular night of the week to put on comedy at The Lowry. It’s a grand way to round off the weekend but can make for a subdued crowd with one eye already fixed on work the next day and the shirt that’ll need a quick iron before bedtime.

8. 8. Doris tribute is great sing-a-long fun

   CityLife, Friday 25 September 2009 MAGGIE Fox and Sue Ryding have been doing silly theatrical things as Lip Service for very nearly 25 years now.

9. 9. Orbital still banging out the old skool thrills

   CityLife, Monday 21 September 2009 FIVE years after announcing their split, brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll are back on tour with their seminal rave troupe Orbital to commemorate their 20th anniversary.

10. 10. Cherry Ghost primed for breakthrough success

    CityLife, Tuesday 22 September 2009 I CAN'T blame Simon Aldred from taking the rest of the year off. He'll need the rest judging on the sneak preview of what is likely to make up much of his sophmore album, to be released sometime in the new year, 2010 is going to be a momentous one for him and his Cherry Ghost comrades.

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