28th June 2026
John Wyver writes: For the second Sunday running I have simply been too busy to compile the Sunday dozen. Apologies. But the preparations for The Cultures of Early Television conference next Thursday and Friday at the University
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14th June 2026
John Wyver writes: Happy Birthday, America! I think. At least that's the title of a delightful small exhibition at London's Mayor Gallery, which includes the artwork in the header above. It's Billy Apple's 'The
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8th June 2026
John Wyver writes: I'm delighted to unveil the schedule for the The Cultures of Early Television, a University of Westminster conference that I am convening on 2 and 3 July at Portland Hall in London.
Organised with
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7th June 2026
John Wyver writes: Technical troubles meant that I missed posting last weekend - apologies. But I'm back today with another group of articles that have engaged and interested me, along with -- as a hommage to the changeable weather of
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24th May 2026
John Wyver writes: Just leaving Provence now, which is why there was no Sunday dozen last week. I loved the landscape, and was struck time and again by memories of the artworks of Paul Cezanne. So here is 'Montagne Sainte-Victoire',
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10th May 2026
John Wyver writes: I am in Provence, deep in the Luberon, which makes me appreciate all the more the wondrous Cezanne above, Hillside in Provence, about 1890-2, hanging in the National Gallery in London. Everywhere I look there are views
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4th May 2026
John Wyver writes: We are en vacances, having driven during three days from London to the small town of Simiane-la-Rotonde in the middle of the beautiful but rather remote landscapes of the Luberon. (Before the envy kicks in too strongly,
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3rd May 2026
John Wyver writes: I have started a nearly month-long holiday in France, and after three days' driving have arrived at the small town of Simiane-la-Rotonde in the Luberon. Which is glorious, and which I will send an occasional update from
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29th April 2026
John Wyver writes: I am something of a fan of the Voices of British Ballet podcast, which features oral history recordings made since 2002 as well as new exchanges with dancers, choreographers and critics. A current strand
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28th April 2026
John Wyver writes: I am delighted to say that registration is open for The Cultures of Early Television conference at the University of Westminster on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 July more