Forget Starbucks, All I Want Is A Proper Brew
Sales of teapots may have dropped, but getting a decent cuppa in London is a far bigger problem, says Duncan Barkes.
Read more
Latest posts
A Rich Man's Toy
Duncan Barkes wants a serious debate on the renationalisation of the rail industry.
Read moreWe Need A Musical Revolution
Duncan Barkes thinks that at dark times, the British create great music and we need it.
Read moreRecent posts
-
Why I Love Liverpool
- Nov 11, 2011
Duncan Barkes steps in to defend Liverpool from its detractors.
4 comments
-
Lock Them Up
- Nov 7, 2011
Duncan Barkes argues that harsher penalties are the only way to deter criminals from vandalising war memorials.
3 comments
-
Does Anyone Really Care If Danny And Dave Or Felicity And Fiona Tie The Knot In Church?
- Oct 20, 2011
Duncan Barkes makes the case for gay marriage in Church.
4 comments
-
S4C Should be Privatised
- Oct 9, 2011
Duncan Barkes thinks public funding of the Welsh language channel S4C must come to an end in these difficult economic times.
6 comments
-
Have I Got The Love?
- Sep 27, 2011
Duncan Barkes is pleasantly surprised by Ed Miliband's speech to Labour Party Conference.
1 comment
-
Corporal Punishment: The Only Language They Understand?
- Sep 19, 2011
Duncan Barkes is horrified by calls for the return of corporal punishment.
4 comments
-
The Line Went Dead
- Sep 11, 2011
Duncan Barkes recalls some radio phone in calls from people giving their 9/11 memories.
1 comment
-
Surely Independent Abortion Counselling Must Be Right
- Aug 29, 2011
Duncan Barkes believes Nadine Dorries is right when it comes to abortion counselling.
2 comments
-
Chuggers Are a Menace
- Aug 21, 2011
Duncan Barkes thinks that face-to-face marketing does a brand no favours. Is he right?
1 comment
-
Why I'm a Twitter Quitter
- Aug 14, 2011
Duncan Barkes is getting a bit fed up with the way some people use Twitter.
11 comments
-
What On Earth Does Shane Warne Think He's Doing?
- Aug 5, 2011
Duncan Barkes reckons Shane Warne's antics aren't doing blokes any favours.
2 comments
-
The Politicians Who Crave Fame
- Jul 30, 2011
Duncan Barkes thinks many politicians are no more than wannabe rock stars.
1 comment
-
The Most Important Performance Is Still To Come
- Jul 19, 2011
Duncan Barkes argues that today was the dress reharsal, tomorrow will be when the real performance begins.
6 comments
-
The Politically Incorrect Yeoman
- Jul 15, 2011
The weekend is here, time for some light relief says Duncan Barkes.
1 comment
-
The Town Which Wants to Ban Smoking - Outside!
- Jul 14, 2011
Duncan Barkes makes a plea to Stony Stratford Town Council. Abandon your plans to ban smoking in the open air!
9 comments
-
Media Regulation: Be Careful What You Wish For
- Jul 12, 2011
Those calling for tighter media regulation should take a look at Poland, writes Duncan Barkes
0 comments
-
Cameron Should Have Told The EU Where To Stick Its Siemens
- Jul 9, 2011
The Government has shafted Bombardier. Duncan Barkes asks if anyone cares?
7 comments
-
Both Political Parties Are Guilty For Courting Murdoch
- Jul 8, 2011
Duncan Barkes fears the News of the World scandal is becoming politicised. Go figure.
0 comments
-
Save the British Boozer!
- Jun 28, 2011
Could the British pub soon be a thing of distant memory? Duncan Barkes fears so...
2 comments
About Duncan Barkes
Duncan Barkes is a broadcaster, commentator, journalist and media consultant. With a solid background in talk radio, he has presented and produced topical interactive radio shows nationally on talkSPORT, and regionally on LBC 97.3 in London and City Talk 105.9 in Liverpool. The latter saw him present the mid morning show and then the flagship breakfast show in one of the most gritty and vibrant cities in Europe. Despite being Sussex born and bred, he quickly earned the tag of ‘adopted scouser’.
He firmly believes that talk radio is the voice of the silent majority where real people have their say on what really matters to them. This is far more important than the latest crumb of political policy or the musings of a politician.
Away from the microphone he has run radio stations, press offices and acted as a spokesperson and strategist for a number of campaigning organisations. Thousands of column inches have poured from his keyboard on a wide variety of topics. He’s Eurosceptic; a lover of pubs, jazz, classic rock, 80s indie music, cigars, Liverpool, real ale, red wine, the sea and windmills. He also believes more men should sport double cuffs, cufflinks and hats to make the world more civilised.