{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5f1dcb82c2031b2ee5e74c01/5fe7fb009141000a8c0b4ae3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Festive Special - Jools Holland","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5f1dcb82c2031b2ee5e74c01/1609038462819-f56cdea73307d197dec59b4a1ce0822d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>With our very best wishes for a less plaguey 2021, we offer you a little festive treat in the form of an interview with the King of New Year himself, Mr. Jools Holland OBE DL!</p><p><br></p><p>A fixture on the UK music scene for almost half a century, first as the keyboardist for Squeeze, then as a broadcaster with iconic (and iconoclastic) Channel 4 music programme The Tube alongside the late Paula Yates, he has also continued as a recording artist, the director of the Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra and as a champion of emerging or lesser-known talent via his flagship BBC music programme \"Later... with Jools Holland\", which has played a part in catapulting many stars into the upper orbits - not least Amy Winehouse, The Buena Vista Social Club and Rag 'n' Bone Man. </p><p><br></p><p>He spoke a little while ago to our Artistic Director Paddy Cooper about his life, career and even his more low-key role as a representative of The Queen within Kent. </p><p><br></p><p>So, if you're preparing for a boogie-woogie New Year's Eve in front of his annual BBC2 Hootenanny, you can't afford to miss this.</p><p><br></p><p>In fact, to make sure you miss nothing from us, make sure you subscribe to this channel and hit the notifications bell, sign up to our newsletter on http://www.darkunicorn.org and follow us on social media:</p><p><br></p><p>http://tiny.cc/DUTube</p><p>http://www.facebook.com/darkunicorntheatre</p><p>http://www.instagram.com/darkunicorntheatre</p><p>http://www.twitter.com/DarkUnicornUK</p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to help support the arts through the difficulties emanating from the Covid-19 pandemic, you can visit http://www.actingforothers.co.uk or contact your local theatre or gallery for more information on their specific needs.</p><p><br></p><p>To support the work of Dark Unicorn, please visit http://www.darkunicorn.org/support-us to find out how you can make a one-off donation or sign up to our benefit-stuffed patron scheme. </p><p><br></p><p>Have a very happy New Year and we will see you soon.</p><p><br></p><p>Love,</p><p><br></p><p>Paddy Cooper and Eleanor Stourton</p><p>Artistic Director and Executive Director</p><p>Dark Unicorn Productions Ltd.</p>","author_name":"Dark Unicorn Productions"}