Latest articles from Paul Lewis

I'm Back In Fashion

I've been wearing black polo neck sweaters for 40 years. They were fashionable in the 70s. Now I read they're fashionable again. I didn't realise they'd gone out of fashion. I thought they were a classic. Then again, I tend to wear what I think are classics.

Radio Solent Is The Best

One of my favourite radio treats is the Southampton football commentary team of Adam Blackmore and Dave Merrington on BBC Radio Solent

Je Suis Charlie?

It's great to see so many people protesting at the Islamist terrorists' attempt to stifle free speech in France. But there's a lot of hypocrisy over the matter of censoring free expression.

Has The Brooks A Future?

The place where I spent six years of my working life has gone into administration. The Brooks Centre in Winchester was home to my shop until 2013. I found it hard to make a living there, as did many others, because of the high rent, not to mention the punitive business rates. So it's no surprise it's up for sale.

A Record Breaking Pantomime

Mayflower pantos used to sell over 100,000 tickets so how could sales of 68,500 be record breaking? The answer is in the detail.

My Best Year For Theatre

The best two theatre shows I saw in 2014 are both transferring to the West End. A View From The Brdige and Gypsy will remind you why live theatre is so special.