.# let's talk to alex cox, 3 film director who directed the pogues�* music video a pair of brown eyesand shane's friend. hello, thank you for being with us. so, what was he really likes? weill, so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i so, what was he really likes? well, i mean. ithink— so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i think in _ so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i think in a _ so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i think in a way _ so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i think in a way shane - so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i think in a way shane was| i mean, i think in a way shane was caught in this trap, although, as you say, he was a london boy, his band, the pogues, were a london band he kind of played the irish drunkard because it was expected of him, or he felt it was expected of him. to a certain extent you didn't really know shane because he was so insulated by alcohol and drugs and the rest of it so the actuality of shane as a poet and a political person, a person of great sensitivity, sometimes got lost. yeah, obviously y

he went to see the pogue's when they opened for you two.ve lost tracy dickman, sinead o'connor and now shane my gallon. these are our temporaries. a huge loss to irish music and ourselves to us personally. caitriona: indeed. shane was born in kent to irish parents and out -- but spent part of his childhood in ireland before going back to the u.k. that emigrant experience seems to have informed his songwriting in which it resonates with irish communities around the world. what made his talent so special, do you think? >> i think he just had an intuitive -- he was fascinated by irish history. obviously, he was tapped into that i love traditional irish music as well and song. i think the combination of that and moving to london and being in the punk world, the end result of all of is that there was a new genre of music that shane and the pogues invented. it took irish traditional music into an arena that was angry and aggressive and full of energy and a lot of the traditional irish purist's did not like it. a lot of other people obviously love

and the lead singer of the pogues , shane singer of the pogues, shane macgowan, has died at the age ofdiagnosed with encephalitis and was discharged last week . his best discharged last week. his best known hit was the 80s ballad fairytale of new york, performed alongside kirsty mccoll , which alongside kirsty mccoll, which has become one of the most endunng has become one of the most enduring christmas classics. the irishman was also infamous for well—documented problems with drugs and alcohol. his wife , drugs and alcohol. his wife, victoria, mary clarke, said shane will always be the love of my life , the most beautiful soul my life, the most beautiful soul and beautiful angel . and more on and beautiful angel. and more on all of our stories available on our website. i'll be back with more in just under half an hours more in just under half an hour's time . hour's time. >> and thank you, aaron. now, as we all shiver in freezing cold temperatures. king charles rishi sunak and david cameron are about to fly to dubai for a jolly in three separate private jets, all in the name of saving

the pogues�* frontman shane macgowan has died at the age of 65.was discharge from hospital last week. his wife confirmed he had died in social media. macgowan fronted the pogues from 1982 until their break—up in 2014. the band are best known for the christmas hit song fairytale of new york. our arts correspondent david sillito reports. # it was christmas eve, babe # in the drunk tank # an old man said to me... # "happy christmas, your ours, i pray god it's our last." fairytale of new york, a bleak, drink—sodden duet about lives gone wrong, isn't your normal christmas classic. but it was trademark shane macgowan. # i turned my face away # and dreamed about you... # his band the pogues brought a rambunctious punk fury to irish folk, but behind the noise, the drinking and the terrible teeth was a writer of rare talent. his roots were in ireland, tipperary, but he was actually born in tunbridge wells. he was a london punk, who had also won a literary scholarship to public school. but it was when he and his friends began to inject a bit of that attitud

the pogues frontman shane macgowan has died at the age of 65. their break—up in 2014. they're best known for the christmas hit song, �*fairytale of new york'. david sillito looks back on his life. # it was christmas eve, babe. # in the drunk tank. # an old man said to me... "happy christmas, your ours, i pray god it's our last." fairytale of new york, a bleak, drink—sodden duet about lives gone wrong, isn't your normal christmas classic. but it was trademark shane macgowan. # i turned my face away # and dreamed about you... | his band the pogues brought a rambunctious punk fury to irish folk, but behind the noise, the drinking and the terrible teeth was a writer of rare talent. his roots were in ireland, tipperary, but he was actually born in tunbridge wells. he was a london punk, who had also won a literary scholarship to public school. but it was when he and his friends began to inject a bit of that attitude into the music of their childhood that he began to enjoy success. # as i go on my way, - they all have a story to tell...# he crafted bea

.# tributes pour in for the pogues front man shane macgowan who's died at the age of 65.l to the giant pandas at edinburgh zoo as they return to china after 12 years. coming up, liverpool have to avoid defeat against an austrian side to guarantee getting out of the group stages of the europa league. they are top of their group ahead of the match at anfield. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. the former health secretary matt hancock has told the covid inquiry that — with the benefit of hindsight — the uk should have locked down much sooner at the start of the pandemic. he said "many, many lives" could have been saved if the first lockdown had began three weeks earlier on the 2nd of march 2020. mr hancock also dismissed allegations from other colleagues that he had lied to them, and described what he called a "toxic culture" in government. 0ur political editor chris mason reports. one of the biggest names of the pandemic. the health secretary for england, matt hancock. the man in the middle on the television many nights, and the man who resigned for breaking t

of course the pogues frontman knew the group were about much more than one festive tune.ector alex cox, who was friends with macgowan and worked alongside him. first a reminder of his work — and no, it's not that one. # and a rovin�*, a rovin�*, a rovin�* i'll go # for a pair of brown eyes # and a rovin�*, a rovin�*, a rovin�* i'll go...# let's talk to alex cox, a film director who directed the pogues' music video a pair of brown eyes, and shane's friend. hello, thank you for being with us. so, what was he really likes? ihell. so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i so, what was he really likes? well, i mean. ithink— so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i think in _ so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i think in a _ so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i think in a way _ so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i think in a way shane - so, what was he really likes? well, i mean, i think in a way shane was| i mean, i think in a way shane was caught in this trap, although, as you say, he was a london boy, his band, the pogues, were a london ba

tributes have been paid to the pogues frontman shane macgowan, who's died at the age of 65.sillito looks back at his life. # it was christmas eve, babe # in the drunk tank # an old man said to me...# "happy christmas your expletive, i pray god it's our last." fairytale of new york — a bleak, drink—sodden duet about lives gone wrong isn't your normal christmas classic. but it was trademark shane macgowan. # and dreamed about you...# his band, the pogues, brought a rambunctious attitude to irish folk, born out of his years in the london punk scene, but shane o'hooligan, as he called himself, had also won a literary scholarship to public school. # as i wondered down the long lonesome highway...# there was behind it all a writer, a rare talent. he created beauty and poetry out of hard lives and even harder drinking, something he understood well. it's true that i am out of it most of the time, right, but i...but i can write songs when i'm out of it. in fact, it's easier for me to write songs when i'm out of it. on his 60th birthday, ireland's president, bono, johnny depp, nick ca

the pogues frontman shane macgowan has died at the age of 65.band are best known for the hit christmas song fairytale of new york. the former labour chancellor, alistair darling, has died at the age of 70. following labour's landslide 1997 election win, lord darling served in the cabinet for 13 years under tony blair and gordon brown, and helped steer the uk through the financial crisis in 2008. a statement issued on behalf of his family called lord darling a "much—loved husband of margaret and beloved father of calum and anna". rail workers in the rmt union have voted to accept a pay deal, ending a long—running series of strikes. but train drivers represented by the aslef union will still take action. the rmt agreed an offer from 14 train companies, including a backdated pay offer. you're live with bbc news. if you have been following the covid inquiry here in london, then you will know that the former health secretary, matt hancock, has been a lightning rod for the criticism in evidence given by other witnesses. today, it was his turn to push

best known as the frontman of the pogues , has died at the age of pogues, has died at the age of 65.he rock misfit he couldn't. he wrote and sang the christmas classic fairytale of new york. he'd been receiving care in hospital for an infection, but was discharged last week. he died peacefully with his wife by his side . rmt members have voted his side. rmt members have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal to end their long running dispute over pay and conditions. it's understood to include a backdated pay rise of 5% for last year and job security guarantees such as no compulsory redundancies until the end of next year. it means that rmt members will no longer be involved in industrial action until at least the spring of 2024. train drivers represented by the aslef union are still set to strike. rmt general secretary mick lynch says this campaign shows the sustain a strike action and unity gets results . action and unity gets results. matt hancock has told the covid inquiry his single greatest regret was not overruling formal scientific advice he was receiving about asymptomatic tra

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shane macgowan — who transformed irish traditional music — as frontman of the pogues, has died aged 65

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shane macgowan, the front man of the irish punk band the pogues, has died at the age of 65. # and they #. he was best known for the festive song fairytale of new york, which was released in 1987. announcing the news on instagram, his wife said she was "blessed beyond words to have met him and to have loved him". this year will be the hottest in human history, according to the united nations. its secretary—general says we are living through "climate collapse in real time" which he says should send shivers down the spines of world leaders. it comes as delegates have gathered for crucial talks on the fight against global warming, the cop—28 climate conference, which opens today in the united arab emirates. from there, our climate editor justin rowlatt reports. the latest un conference opened in a country whose foundation is the wealth created by oil and gas. here in dubai, activists are ready to do battle. i in dubai, activists are ready to do battle. ~' .,, , , battle. i think the fossil fuels industry has _ battle. i think the fossil fuels industry has had _ battle. i think the fossil

the front man of the pogues shane macgowan has died at the age of 65.he terrible teeth was a writer of rare talent. his roots were in ireland, tipperary, but he was actually born in tunbridge wells. he was a london punk, who had also won a literary scholarship to public school. but it was when he and his friends began to inject a bit of that attitude into the music of their childhood that he began to enjoy success. # as i go on my way, - they all have a story to tell...# he crafted beauty and poetry out of hard lives. and even harder drinking. something shane mcgowan knew all about. that he survived as long as he did is something of a miracle. it is true, i am out of it most of the time. — it is true, i am out of it most of the time, right? _ it is true, i am out of it most of the time, right? but— it is true, i am out of it most of the time, right? but i- it is true, i am out of it most of the time, right? but i can - it is true, i am out of it most of the time, right? but i can writej the time, right? but i can write songs— the time, right? but i can

the pogues front man, shane mcgowan, who has died at the age of 65. , , evidence. how in this hugely important — evidence. how in this hugely important issue _ evidence. how in this hugely important issue could - evidence. how in this hugely important issue could that i important issue could that distinction, _ important issue could that distinction, that— important issue could that| distinction, that difference important issue could that. distinction, that difference of understanding, _ distinction, that difference of understanding, have - distinction, that difference of. understanding, have resulted? distinction, that difference of- understanding, have resulted? well, let me explain- _ understanding, have resulted? well, let me explain. actually, _ understanding, have resulted? well, let me explain. actually, i'm - understanding, have resulted? let me explain. actually, i'm not sure this is a point worth pursuing. i think mr hancock has given his explanation which is that he doesn't accept _ explanation which is that he doesn't accept the _ explanat

shane mcgowan -- pardon me, singer/songwriter and former frontman of the irish band the pogues die atge of 65. musician had been hospitalized with viral encephalitis and inflammation of the brain. he's known for hits like"fairytale of new york." he is celebrated for bringing the power of irish folk music to the rock scene. >>> david depape the man federally convicted of attacking paul pelosi with a hammer could receive a plea deal to avoid state charges. this morning, attorneys are going to hold a hearing where they might be able to reach settlement. depape is facing up to life in prison for the convictions if a settlement is not reached his state trial could start in january. >>> a piedmont woman who went missing ahead of her family's thanksgiving celebration has been found safe in houston. police there say danielle fried land turned up yesterday morning. they didn't say where but she'd been in texas for mental health treatment for nearly two months and she was planning to flay fly home for the holiday and stay here but police say the 36-year-old checked her bag at the airport and ne

shane mcgowan, singer, songwriter and former front man of the irish band the pogues has died at the agef 65. he'd been battling difference illnesses for some time now. the musician is known for hits like "fairytale of new york." he celebrated for bringing the power of irish folk music to the rock scene. >>> david depape, the man federally convicted of attacking paul pelosi with a hammer, could receive a plea deal to avoid state charges. this morning, attorneys are holding a hearing where the two sides might be able to reach a settlement. depape is facing up to life in prison for the convictions and if a settlement is not reached, his state trial could start in january. >>> a piedmont woman who went missing ahead of her family's thanksgiving celebration has been found safe in houston. police there say danielle friedland turned up yesterday morning. they didn't say where. but she has been in texas for mental health treatment nearly two months but was planning to fly home for the holiday and then stay here. police say the 36-year-old checked her bag at the airport but never got on the plan

shane macgowan, who transformed irish traditional music as front man with the pogues, has died aged 65

. >>> if you're one of those chefs looking to shake up the holiday meal this year, david pogue got some>> reporter: since the dawn of dinner, food fads have formed and fizzled. >> mother murphy, lucky me. my wife uses swanson tv turkey dinners. >> reporter: but who's behind them? >> would they ever come to you and say, hey, you're the trend people. what should we be developing for market next year? >> that's what they do all the time. >> reporter: sherry frye is an insights executive at nielsen iq in chicago, a spin-off from the nielsen tv ratings company. she analyzes the public's food purchases and spots the trends. these days, here's the big one. >> consumers are savvier than ever about what they're putting in their bodies, and the impact that it has on their health but also the health of the planet overall. >> reporter: not all of the trends will strike you as obvious, like the spike in mushrooms. >> we're seeing this in beverages. we're seeing it in baked goods. shiitake salad dressing. >> reporter: and sea vegetables. >> it's time to eat more kelp. >> kelp burgers and just a varie

. >> shane macgowan, the front man of the pogues, has died at the age of 65. he was discharged from hospital last week after being diagnosed with encephalitis. the singer, who was born on christmas day, is best known for the 1987 hit fairytale of new york. elvis costello once bet the irishman he couldn't write a christmas hit while macgowan promptly wrote and performed one of the most cherished festive songs . he most cherished festive songs. he died peacefully with his wife by his side . died peacefully with his wife by his side. rail died peacefully with his wife by his side . rail passengers are his side. rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption over the coming week because of strikes , and that's because of strikes, and that's despite the rmt members voting to accept a deal to end their long running dispute. however train drivers represented by the aslef union at 16 rail operators are set to hold an overtime ban from tomorrow and the prime minister switched on the lights of downing street and the christmas tree there . 3 to 1 . christmas tree

firstly shane mcgowan remembering the trail blazing pogues singer and alistair darling as well.the i labour eu will be our number one priority for uk foreign policy. a big picture of david lammy on there as well. that will be interesting. metro keep calm and carry on royal race crisis. what royal race crisis. they say the royals have shrugged off damaging new twists in the racism storm after, of course, the alleged royal racist were named. but then if we move over to the express , why is this over to the express, why is this an injustice to name sorry, why it is an injustice to name royals in race row. omid scobie, the author of end game, seems determined to turn the title of his book into a reality for the royal family and we'll just finish now with the telegraph palace to look at legal action over quotes. racist royals claim we were absolutely hammering this two days ago on this show saying should they sue? scobie madeleine, i will start with you. this is, of course, your parish, the telegraph. what do you make of this front page here? big picture of charles on tour and we as

. >> shane mcgowan , the frontman >> shane mcgowan, the frontman of the pogues, has died at the age of 65. he was discharged from hospital last week after being diagnosed with encephalitis. the singer , who encephalitis. the singer, who was born on christmas day, is known for the 1987 hit fairytale of new york, one of the most cherished festive songs. ireland's president, michael d. higgins says it will be listened to every christmas for the next century . shane macgowan died century. shane macgowan died peacefully with his wife by his side , and at least three police side, and at least three police officers have been injured in pre—match clashes in birmingham . pre—match clashes in birmingham. it was ahead of aston villa's match against legia warsaw. a west midlands police said missiles were thrown at officers before the game started. it was in the europa conference league and the match did not start on time in the end. but no polish fans were allowed into the stadium ahead of kick off. aston villa won the game two one. a significant policing operation continues as well. that is it fo

. >> shane macgowan, the frontman of the pogues, has died at the age of 65. he was discharged from hospital last week after being diagnosed with encephalitis. the singer , who encephalitis. the singer, who was born on christmas day, is best known for the 1987 hit fairytale of new york. one of the most cherished festive songs. he died peacefully with his wife by his side. rail passengers are being warned to expect disruption over the coming week because of strikes, and that's despite the rmt members voting to accept a deal to end their long running dispute over pay and conditions. however, train drivers represented by the aslef union at 16 rail operators are set to hold an overtime ban from tomorrow. donald trump has again been barred from commenting publicly about court staff as part of his ongoing fraud trial in new york. a gagging order was first imposed on the former president in october after he accused a clerk of being politically biased. the judge overseeing the case said the court had been inundated with hundreds of threats. mr trump is also under a si

. >> shane macgowan, the front man of the pogues, has died at the age of 65. he was discharged from hospital last week after being diagnosed with encephalo itis. the singer who was born on christmas day, is best known for the 1987 hit fairytale of new york. elvis costello once bet the irishman he couldn't write a christmas hit. well, macgowan promptly wrote and performed one of the most cherished festive songs. he died peacefully with his wife by his side. rmt members have voted overwhelmingly to accept a deal to end their long running dispute over pay and conditions, as it's understood to include a backdated pay rise of 5% for last year and a guarantee that no compulsory redundancies will be made until the end of next yeah be made until the end of next year. train drivers represented by the aslef union, though, are still set to strike. mick lynch, the general secretary of the rmt, says it proves that sustained strike action gets results and as the cold snap sets in, some parts of the uk could see up to ten centimetres of snow overnight. it's already swept acr

of course, the singer from the pogues. >> yes, best known for his hit fairytale of new york.957, in kent. best known for that. absolutely brilliant christmas tune . brilliant christmas tune. >> absolutely. and it's heard every christmas around. i actually didn't know that he was born