Beware the Bull. The Enigmatic Genius of Jake Thackray – Paul Thompson

Paul bring us his biography of the late, great Yorkshire singer- songwriter, Jake Thackray.

It reveals an extraordinary life: from a difficult upbringing in the terraces of Leeds; strict Catholic education and transformative experiences in France and Algeria; Jake’s meteoric development as a writer and performer, subsequent discovery by the BBC; the Abbey Road recordings and his unexpected influence on The Beatles; the fame and fortune brought by a remarkable television career.

Also appearing with Paul will be folk singers Bryony Griffith and Alice Jones.