Wednesday, 4 December 2024 - 14 minutes
In this interview Ian talks to Brendan about the HAT's rich history which stretches back over 75 years, his approach to writing pantomime and his thoughts on why the artform still keeps audiences returning to theatres every Christmas.
Cinderella the HAT Pantomime runs from Wednesday 11th- Saturday 14th December at St Georges Hall, Waterlooville. For more information visit horndeanamdram.com
Wednesday
Light rain
High 10°C Low 8°C
Thursday
Heavy rain shower
High 10°C Low 7°C
5:00am - 6:30am
Early riser? Finishing your nightshift? Can’t sleep? Whatever the reason you’re awake before everyone else set sail into Wednesday with Ben & Casey.
6:30am - 10:00am
Ian James returns at 6.30 for another serving of Express Breakfast brought to you by Biscoes Solicitors. Ian will be joined by Grace Taylor and they will test your music knowledge with this mornings 'Who Am I?' Ian will keep you updated with all the latest traffic and travel news from across the city and they will challenge you with the Express Rewind Mystery Year at 9! Plus, Ian will be chatting to Sophie Lewis from The News, Portsmouth for the latest news stories from across the city and catching up with Jack Edwards from Kings Theatre about this year’s Pompey Panto ‘Jack and The Beanstalk’
Mackenzie joined Ian James in the studio ahead of her appearance at Icebreaker Festival 2026.
Les from Fake Empire joined Paul Marsh in the studio