Read All About It

Nicky Allt is a writer who has penned a number of hit theatre shows, as well as having written several books and a film. His first success came with the show, Brick Up The Mersey, a musical comedy about people on opposite sides of the River Mersey. Its success was critical in saving Liverpool's historic Royal Court Theatre from closing.Nicky's next theatre venture, One Night in Istanbul, was the Empire Theatre's fastest-selling show, and it was subsequently made into a film. He has also wrote and produced You'll Never Walk Alone - a story about the history of Liverpool Football Club, and also the smash-hit show, Celtic The Musical

The third bonus episode of Extra! Extra! Read All About It, where Paul Cuddihy and Chris Dolan talk all things books – what they’ve been reading and what they’re planning to read… the latest news from the world of books… some other podcast recommendations, and a look at what’s coming up on the main Read All About It podcast.Extra! Extra! Read All About It comes out on the last day of every month.

Vikki Reilly is the marketing, events and sales support manager for Publishing Scotland - the trade and network body for Scottish publishing. She has worked for nearly 20 years in the book industry - first as a book seller, then in the sales and marketing departments of Mainstream Publishing, Mercat Press and Birlinn Ltd, where she was also a member of the editorial board.In 2020, Vikki published her first book - The Beatles 101: a pocket guide in 101 moments, songs, people and places.