#perfect: an intimate biography of christine mcvie

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Quarter Notes: Blurbs & Briefs from Sound Bites

- In this edition: Pink Floyd; Sarah Jarosz; Paul McCartney; & Christine McVie

DARK SIDE OF THE MOON RISES ON THE CHARTS: Pink Floyd’s the Dark Side of the Moon eclipsed another record - its own - by bagging its 985th nonconsecutive week on the Billboard 200, Forbes magazine reports.

Sitting at No. 193, the 1973 LP is the longest-charting album in the history the top-200 list.

A SARAH JAROSZ SATURDAY MORNING: Sarah Jarosz will appear on “CBS Mornings” on Dec. 16, ahead of the Jan. 26, 2024, release of Polaroid Lovers.

MCCARTNEY CALLS III BACK AGAIN: Paul McCartney on Dec. 15 will re-release McCartney III in three colored-vinyl-and-lyrics-sheets-or-sketches configurations to mark the album’s third birthday.

CHRISTINE MCVIE BIOGRAPHY DUE NEXT YEAR: Lesley-Ann Jones’ “Perfect: An Intimate Biography of Christine McVie” is scheduled to hit bookshelves June 20, 2024.

12/12/23

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8 Best Podcasts for this Autumn

Podcasts have taken the world by storm. Just like binge-worthy Netflix series, podcasts on every subject and theme imaginable are easy to download and even easier to devour; perfect for the morning commute or lunchtime run.

Here, we’ve rounded-up our favourite podcasts for your listening pleasure this Autumn.

Best for…business insight

How I Built This tells the story of successful companies in the words of their creators. Each episode features a different entrepreneur recounting how they built their business. The real draw for listeners is the calibre of guests which have included the brains behind prominent start-ups like Instagram and Airbnb, and more mainstream business leaders such as the executive chairman of Starbucks and the founders of Ben & Jerry’s. It’s an intimate insight into the history of well-known brands, and great inspiration if you’re looking to get your own business idea off the ground.

BBC Business Daily

The biggest global news stories and how they impact the business world. The daily drama of money and work is brought to you via insightful reports from BBC journalists around the world.

Best for…personal finance

Maven Money Personal Finance with Andy Hart

The UK’s premier personal finance show. Andy Hart shares wealth creation and creative financial planning strategies, simplifying the complex into the actionable. There’s a diverse range of personal finance topics up for discussion from investments to insurance.

Best for…current affairs

Prime Minister's Questions with Andrew Neil is arguably the best way to stay up-to-date with the issues of the week. This BBC podcast includes analysis from Neil, political editor Laura Kuenssberg and two guests from the two major political parties. If you want to stay in touch with what's going on during these critical times, it's the perfect podcast for the job.

Best for…celebrity interviews

Desert Island Discs

A radio classic. Kirsty Young guides her esteemed guests from the world of entertainment, science, business and more through the soundtrack of their lives. The podcast library stretches way back and includes musical biographies from the likes of Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie, Ed Sheeran, Tom Hanks, Stephan Hawking and Kylie Minogue.

Best for…true crime

Serial is the real-life investigation into a Baltimore schoolgirl’s murder which became a podcast phenomenon in 2014. Host and producer Sarah Koenig reinvestigates a complex murder case in almost real-time. The narrative is combined with cliff-hanger drama which encourages a binge-worthy series. Inspired by Serial, more recent binge-worthy podcasts in the same vein are Atlanta Monster and Up and Vanished.

Best for…film buffs

Film critic Mark “the Good Doctor” Kermode and radio presenter Simon Mayo digest and dissect the latest cinematic releases interspersed with big celebrity interviews. One of the UK’s most popular podcasts with a cult following status, listeners are known as “members of the church” and references to the hosts quick-witted quips have been made throughout the broadcast world. Hello to Jason Isaacs!

Offices in Farnborough

Westmead House is a six-storey office building in Farnborough, close to the main shopping centre, leisure facilities, business airports, and mainline railway station with direct links to London Waterloo.

The offices provide a choice of suites for individuals and small teams, as well as larger workspaces up to 3,000 sq. ft. With plenty of free allocated parking, meeting rooms, an informal lounge area, and secure access, Westmead House is the ideal solution for those looking for flexible and economic offices in Farnborough.

Arrange a viewing. Contact:

Nick Reeve of Curchod and Co T: 01252 710822 E: nreeve@curchodandco.com