To his surprise, Joey Hoofdman found out he was related to (clockwise from right) Marsha Elvers, Martijn van Halen, Peter Liefhebber – and many others Joey Hoofdman still gets goosebumps when he describes the moment he saw a picture of his biological father for the first time. The resemblance was striking and undeniable. The slightly aquiline … Read more
He is the laser-sharp lyricist behind James Bond’s most stirring theme songs, the man with the Midas touch. The Oscar-winning writer was responsible for five 007 classics: Thunderball, Diamonds Are Forever, The Man With The Golden Gun, Surrender from Tomorrow Never Dies and The World Is Not Enough. Such is Black’s standing in Hollywood that … Read more
Once a crucial cog in the wheel of British industry, Britain’s 2,200 navigable miles of canals make for a brilliant staycation. Take the tiller on your own narrowboat and plot a mellow course through some of Britain’s most fascinating rural and urban landscapes. Length? About 50ft, usually. Top speed? A heady 4mph. Pleasures to be … Read more