Episodes

  • Tails of Jack & Milly - Episode 4 - 'Milly's Story'
    Jan 16 2025

    Tails of Jack & Milly is 10-minute series about the adventures of 4 talking rescued pets that live with their human parents on a beautiful green hilly island in the South China Sea.

    If only our pets had voices, what would they say? Would they be poets, rappers or philosophers, or just like, well… family…

    Jack is a 5 year-old beige village dog who looks like a cross between a wolf and a teddy bear. Milly is a 4 year-old petite black village dog. They have 2 younger siblings: Eeva, a low-slung, wired hair Jack Russell and O’Malley, a ginger tomcat, who are both 4 years old.

    Written & Produced by Gary Brightman

    Narrated by Stefan Gannon

    Featuring

    Dr. Esslin Terrighena as Milly

    Gary Brightman as Jack

    Stef Le Gall as Eeva

    Cary Nicolson as O'Malley

    Music by Celestial

    Aesop's Fable: 'Jack's Story'

    Recorded at Studio 114 - soundstudio114@gmail.com

    The pets in ‘Tales of Jack & Milly’ were adopted from TAILS (Team for Animals in Lantau South) a Hong Kong registered charity.

    The pets are all looked after by Lantau Vets.

    For further information you can visit their website at https://www.tailslantau.org/ Or facebook at tailslantau or instagram at tails.lantau

    These stories of which this is the fourth in the series are about 3 dogs and a cat. They had nothing going for them and no hope for a secure and happy future, until they were given a home by a human family.

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    12 mins
  • Tails of Jack & Milly - Episode 3 - 'Music was my 1st Love'
    Jan 16 2025

    Tails of Jack & Milly is 10-minute series about the adventures of 4 talking rescued pets that live with their human parents on a beautiful green hilly island in the South China Sea.

    If only our pets had voices, what would they say? Would they be poets, rappers or philosophers, or just like, well… family…

    Jack is a 5 year-old beige village dog who looks like a cross between a wolf and a teddy bear. Milly is a 4 year-old petite black village dog. They have 2 younger siblings: Eeva, a low-slung, wired hair Jack Russell and O’Malley, a ginger tomcat, who are both 4 years old.

    Written & Produced by Gary Brightman

    Narrated by Stefan Gannon

    Featuring

    Dr. Esslin Terrighena as Milly

    Gary Brightman as Jack

    Stef Le Gall as Eeva

    Cary Nicolson as O'Malley

    Music by Celestial

    Aesop's Fable: 'Jack's Story'

    Recorded at Studio 114 - soundstudio114@gmail.com

    The pets in ‘Tales of Jack & Milly’ were adopted from TAILS (Team for Animals in Lantau South) a Hong Kong registered charity.

    The pets are all looked after by Lantau Vets.

    For further information you can visit their website at https://www.tailslantau.org/ Or facebook at tailslantau or instagram at tails.lantau

    These stories of which this is the third in the series are about 3 dogs and a cat. They had nothing going for them and no hope for a secure and happy future, until they were given a home by a human family.

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    12 mins
  • Tails of Jack & Milly - Episode 5 - 'Jack's Story'
    Jan 16 2025

    Tails of Jack & Milly is 10-minute series about the adventures of 4 talking rescued pets that live with their human parents on a beautiful green hilly island in the South China Sea.

    If only our pets had voices, what would they say? Would they be poets, rappers or philosophers, or just like, well… family…

    Jack is a 5 year-old beige village dog who looks like a cross between a wolf and a teddy bear. Milly is a 4 year-old petite black village dog. They have 2 younger siblings: Eeva, a low-slung, wired hair Jack Russell and O’Malley, a ginger tomcat, who are both 4 years old.

    Written & Produced by Gary Brightman

    Narrated by Stefan Gannon

    Featuring

    Dr. Esslin Terrighena as Milly

    Gary Brightman as Jack

    Stef Le Gall as Eeva

    Cary Nicolson as O'Malley

    Music by Celestial

    Aesop's Fable: 'Jack's Story'

    Recorded at Studio 114 - soundstudio114@gmail.com

    The pets in ‘Tales of Jack & Milly’ were adopted from TAILS (Team for Animals in Lantau South) a Hong Kong registered charity.

    The pets are all looked after by Lantau Vets.

    For further information you can visit their website at https://www.tailslantau.org/ Or facebook at tailslantau or instagram at tails.lantau

    These stories of which this is the fifth in the series are about 3 dogs and a cat. They had nothing going for them and no hope for a secure and happy future, until they were given a home by a human family.

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    10 mins
  • VIBErations Podcast - Episode 53 - Pete Millward
    Jan 12 2025

    Established in 2018 by Gary Brightman - VIBE is a Book & Music shop situated in Mui Wo on Lantau Island in Hong Kong.

    This weeks interview is with a mate Pete Millward of Celestial. I’ve been pestering him to interview with me since VIBE opened back in early 2018…

    His latest album ‘Sub Coda’ is used as the sound-bed for this interview.

    Back in 2018, high on my priority list was to add the music shop into the book shop mix. Although I’d accumulated a lot of vinyl and CDs, I wanted to feature local Hong Kong artists, such as GDJYB who I’d recently written and produced a documentary on after leaving film school. Mate Pete Millward lives on Lantau island and although I knew he worked for Drum Music producing music for such big HK brands as Cathay, HSBC and HK Sevens, I hadn’t heard his music under the guise of Celestial. He supplied me with his back catalogue and I was immediately sold on it, maybe because we’re both born in 1960 and have the same musical references throughout our lives…

    “Celestial” is a Hong Kong based collective whose unique sound resonates with the diversity of life in this city. Celestial was conceived by producer and guitarist Peter Millward, a co-founder of Drum Music along with Eddie Chung. Pete moved to Hong Kong in 1990 from South London coming from a background playing in punk bands and recording reggae acts. Upon arrival he was asked to write music for a leading fashion boutique for their compilation album. His unique fusion of Asian sounds with modern production techniques pioneered the emerging genre of “Asian chill-out” music - and the idea for “Celestial” was born.

    Pete, who produces, arranges, mixes, plays guitar, bass, melodica, and keyboards, plus programming and various other bits of audio manipulation, is a long time Hong Kong resident, with his musical roots in the Punk and Dub Reggae of the ’70s.

    I liked Celestial’s music so much that I asked Pete if I could use it in my newly written and directed sci-fi series called ‘Transformed’ back in 2014. Very generously he said I could use any of his music in my work for free, just credit ‘Celestial’ and I’ve been using his music for my sound beds ever since. Indeed, this very podcast uses a sample from a track ‘Green Island Dub’ for its intro/outro. He has performed at VIBE with mate Mike Hill under the guise Elektro Mull. Indeed he’s performed many other times at VIBE under the guise of Celestial. He recently performed at Clockenflap and also Lantau Live music festival.

    https://hongkongdubstation.com/

    10 Questions….

    1. Favourite book or authors? George Orwell, Graham Greene, Raymond Chandler, Ernest Hemmingway, Hanif Murakami, Cormack McCarthy

    2. Favourite musical artists? The Clash, The Specials, Joy Division, Philip Glass, Miles Davis, Nick Cave, The Who, David Bowie & Rolling Stones

    3. Favourite films? Bladerunner, Bladerunner 2049, The Big Lebowski, Wings of Desire, Coen Brothers films

    4. Preferred drink? Depends on the time of day - tea/coffee, beer later, wine with food

    5. Life motto? Go into everything with an open mind

    6. Favourite HK walk? Over Lantau Peak, Happy Valley to Shek O

    7. Favourite HK restaurant? My kitchen. The Globe, Fiata Pizza. China Beach Club. The Gallery. Ciao Bella. The Kitchen. Southside

    8. Best advice you were given? More an action of learning to hug family…

    9. Finish this sentence… I live in Hong Kong because… Came to HK with girlfriend for work and working with a mate

    10. Favourite area of Hong Kong? Lantau

    https://www.vibehk.com/

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    1 hr
  • VIBErations Podcast - Episode 52 - Edward Salter
    Nov 14 2024

    Established in 2018 by Gary Brightman - VIBE is a Book & Music shop situated in Mui Wo on Lantau Island in Hong Kong.

    This is our periodic podcast and in this episode I interview Ed Salter - organiser of 'Lantau Live 2024 Music Festival on Lantau Island, HK https://lantaulive.com/ / lantaulive / lantaulive https://www.ticketflap.com/lantaulive...

    BIO

    Edward Salter is, amongst many other things the organizer of Lantau Live… His musical journey began at the tender age of five in Kent in the UK. Growing up surrounded by music, he started with the piano and later studied the saxophone during his secondary school years. His passion for music led him to the University of Hull, where he studied music at the scenic Scarborough campus.

    After university, Ed answered the call of adventure, taking on various live musical 'gigs' in China and the Middle East, ultimately settling in Hong Kong. In this vibrant city, he dedicated himself to teaching music and drama, establishing an Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA) program with schools in the New Territories.

    In addition to his musical pursuits, Ed harbors a deep passion for graphic design and web development. During the COVID pandemic, he made a significant transition into the world of software and web development, blending his artistic sensibilities with technology.

    Today, Ed continues to inspire students and innovate within the worlds of music and technology.

    10 Questions

    1. Favourite book or authors? Hobbit Trilogy, Fantasy Fiction

    2. Favourite musical artists? Motown, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Queen

    3. Favourite films? Shawshank Redemption, Django Unchained, Pulp Fiction

    4. Preferred drink? Tomato Soup, Pineapple juice, Pale Ale

    5. Life motto? Music transcends language. 'Music is the tool to express life and all that makes a difference' Herbie Hancock

    6. Favourite HK walk? Pak Ngam hun to Tigers head

    7. Favourite HK restaurant? Char sui & egg restaurant in kowloon city

    8. Best advice you were given? Keep doing what your doing

    9. Finish this sentence… I live in Hong Kong because… Music career brought me here and fell in love with HK.

    10. Favourite area of Hong Kong? Mui Wo, Lantau Island. Kowloon City

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    43 mins
  • VIBErations Episode 51 - Father John wotherspoon
    Nov 6 2024

    Established in 2018 by Gary Brightman - VIBE is a Book & Music shop situated in Mui Wo on Lantau Island in Hong Kong.

    This is our periodic podcast and in this episode I interview Father John Wotherspoon. ...also announcing upcoming Lantau Live Music festival on Sunday 24th November 11am until 9pm

    https://lantaulive.com/

    https://www.ticketflap.com/lantaulive...

    For this week’s interview I went up to Jordon in Kowloon to interview a very special guest…

    Father John Wotherspoon is a Catholic priest from Brisbane, Australia who has been in HK since 1985. He is a Correctional Services Department prison chaplain and is a founder of two NGOs Voice for Prisoners and MercyHK. MercyHK is an organization caring for homeless and other needy people in Hong Kong They have a meeting place at 187 Temple st, Kowloon and a Canteen at 191 Temple St. Voice for Prisoners are a Hong Kong-based NGO that helps prisoners overcome some of the many challenges encountered behind bars. They support prisoners through advancement of education and prison visitation programmes. Through social media they raise awareness in overseas countries of the harsh penalties in Hong Kong for drug mules. https://www.mercyhk.org/

    https://www.voiceforprisoners.org/

    https://www.doctorjesus.org/

    10 Questions

    1. Favourite book or authors? The Bible. Author Joseph F. Girzone. 'Lond Walk to Freedom' by Nelson Mandela

    2. Favourite musical artists? The Seekers. John Denver. Abba. The Beatles.

    3. Favourite films? 'Joseph and the coat of many colours'. 'Mulan'

    4. Preferred drink? Green Tea 5. Life motto? 'Make the spreading of the good news your life's work' 2nd Timothy

    6. Favourite HK walk? Big Wave Bay

    7. Favourite HK restaurant? MercyHK Canteen at 191 Temple St, Kowloon. HK

    8. Best advice you were given? Be good

    9. Finish this sentence… I live in Hong Kong because… 40 years ago, Catholic Oblate Priests in Rome were looking for people to come to HK

    10. Favourite area of Hong Kong? Big Wave Bay. Kowloon Park. West Kowloon waterfront. Temple Street and Jordon

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    45 mins
  • VIBErations Episode 50 - Pete Beilby-King
    Jul 19 2024

    Established in 2018 - VIBE is a Book & Music shop situated in Mui Wo on Lantau Island in Hong Kong.

    Back in May, it didn’t take me or my wife Stef long to think about who my special guest should be for this 50th edition of my VIBErations podcast interviews.

    When I asked him if he could supply me with his BIO, he mumbled a bit, went quiet for a few weeks and finally admitted that he didn’t have one…but he welcomed my offer to piece one together for him…

    RTHK Radio Presenter Peter Beilby-King (Pete to everyone who knew him) studied at the Royal Air Force College, before becoming an apprentice in the Royal Air Force from 1971 to 1974. He went on to work at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, and then The Royal Corps of Transport in Aldershot.

    In 1983 his military career merged into BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) allowing him to make the career jump across to DJ at The London Town Discotheques in Frankfurt and Hamburg, before moving to Heliopolis in Al Quahirah, Egypt. In 1985, he first arrived in Hong Kong, settled down in Sai Kung and started his 1st role at RTHK. Four years later he got the travel bug again and rejoined BFBS in Cyprus, then the Falkland Islands. He remained working with BFBS on and off up until 1997 and the Hong Kong handover which he covered with them. In 1990 he joined the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation, interviewing Lee Kuan Yew, then moved to Darwin 4 years later.

    2000 saw him back in Hong Kong at RTHK, where he’s been ever since, presenting ‘Pete’s Magical Mystery Tour’

    His passport would have been pretty well thumbed by then…

    In his own words he says he is ‘a Radio Presenter, who enjoys a quiet private life, but also loves being with his friends and having a good night out!’ He is quite philosophical and loves thinking about life, the universe and everything in it.

    He’s easy to get on with, but doesn’t suffer fools gladly, of which he says he’s met a few in his time! This interview was recorded on 25th May, one week after VIBE’s 6th birthday which he attended, and where he lit up the room with his impromptu charity auction for the Water Buffalo of Lantau.

    I didn’t appreciate at the time of asking Pete if I could interview him for VIBErations podcast 50th special edition that throughout his life he had refused pretty much ALL interviews. Other than an interview he did with Annemarie Evans for the RTHK Heritage program back in 2018, I can’t find any other interviews…?

    https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3/prog...

    He asked me several times post interview if I’d finished it yet, saying he knew he’d ‘waffled on a bit’ and offering to re-record bits wherever necessary. The truth was I knew it would take some editing and just hadn’t got round to starting. After a lot of thought, I decided not to edit this one, but just let it flow, as easy it was to talk to him like an old mate ‘down the pub’ or in this case at VIBE before opening time…

    So here is the unedited version, which my Jack Russel Eeva also attended, along with Phil Whelan whom Pete had introduced and mentored into RTHK 24 years ago.

    Sadly, after a period of illness Pete left us on Saturday 6th July 2024, aged 69 years.

    I had a lot of respect for Pete, and I always enjoyed having a drink & a laugh with him.

    I will miss you, dear friend…

    I’d like to dedicate this interview to Pete’s partner, Grace and to his family…

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    1 hr
  • VIBErations Podcast - Episode 48 - Peter Barry
    Jul 19 2024

    VIBErations podcast Ep 48 at VIBE Book & Music Shop in Mui Wo on Lantau Island in Hong Kong on 19th April, 2024 Interview with Peter Barry

    One of my passions is Hong Kong History and this weeks interview very much taps into that! More than anyone I’ve met, to date, Musician & Author Peter Barry has 50 years of Hong Kong and Mui Wo experience to offer. Because of this, I’ve chosen to make this a 2-part podcast…

    BIO

    Born in 1939, Peter grew up on a family farm in the Lancashire Pennine hill country. A mischievous boy and a friend to all, Peter delighted in all things outside of school, not inside. Working on his parents’ dairy farm, he taught himself how to yodel, taking advantage of the acoustic echo in the dairy. Little did Peter Barry know how this would change the course of his life. From a childhood on a hilltop farm – as the landscape of rural Northern England changed forever – to building the legendary Snowy Dam in Australia, from playing gigs in Lancashire village halls to recording albums in Australia and entertaining troops in the Vietnam War, Peter Barry’s long and colourful life has bumped up against history, time after time, in a truly remarkable way.

    Peter and his wife Ling first set eyes on Silvermine Bay in 1970 from a vantage point on the walk over from the Trappist Monastery. Immediately, the young couple felt that they’d be calling this place home for good. Back in those days, terrace farming rice paddy fields could still be seen, with farmers and their water buffalo ploughing the fields. 50-years on, four children, many bicycles, trolleys, guitars, songs, a few business ventures and misadventures later, Peter has taken stock of his remarkable life to share with his family, friends and those interested to join him on his entertaining life adventures via the first volume of his memoirs, For Pete’s Sake – from 1939 to 1970.

    This ever-resourceful, simple dairy farmer-turned-adventurer makes every page a testament to a life lived fully.

    10 Questions

    1. Favourite book or authors? James Herriot

    2. Favourite musical artists? Slim Whitman and Lonnie Donegan

    3. Favourite films? Avatar

    4. Preferred drink? Water

    5. Life motto? Love and let live, always give your best

    6. Favourite HK walk? Walk over the hill from the trapist monastry to Mui Wo

    7. Favourite HK restaurant? Rome, Mui Wo and the Yum Cha restaurant at Silvermine Resort

    8. Best advice you were given? Always be yourself

    9. Finish this sentence… I live in Hong Kong because… it’s my home

    10. Favourite area of Hong Kong? Mui Wo

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    1 hr and 7 mins