Maddy Fry

The Dean, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle sat down to discuss poetry, history and faith with comedian Frank Skinner. Maddy Fry shares the conversation

Maddy Fry explores actor Laurence Olivier's complex relationship with both Christianity and the Abbey.

Maddy Fry reveals the untold story behind Bruce Springsteen's mysterious soundtrack Faithless, written for an unmade Martin Scorsese film about a Catholic nun and an outlaw

'U2: In Camera 1991-1997,' is a unique visual chronicle from ZOOTV to PopMart by photographer Kevin Davies.

A film that speaks of Bono’s religious wanderings in the course of his career.

Once upon a time, shows with an obviously Biblical message had one thing in their favour – almost no-one watched them. This meant that the pressure to live up to high standards or chase ratings was minimal. That changed with The Chosen

(REVIEW) When it comes to U2, perhaps the only thing harder to find than a nuanced opinion of them is an accurate portrayal of their faith. As a Dublin-based band who became big in the 1980s, it was a shock to some that they refused to be pigeonholed as apologists for Irish nationalism. Anyone who l

Richard Dawkins once accused Alister McGrath of building a career from “riding on my back”. It’s hard to disagree when McGrath name-checks Dawkins on the

A feature from 7th December 2024 on the faith roots of Band Aid to mark the charity single’s 40th anniversary

As 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' turns 40 years old this month, Ed Sheeran has added his voice to those critiquing the song's 'damaging stereotypes'. Maddy Fry used to share that view. She explains what changed her mind

“God’s Gang,” which follows a Christian, a Jew, a Muslim and a Hindu in their efforts to, as the show’s publicists put it, “unite the world through peace and adventure,” has a global team behind it. Its creators are spread across 15 countries and its audience boasts an even bigger reach. The first e

In-depth features, personal stories and the odd silly listicle, all about U2, their music, their lyrics and their history. Twice a month, free to read, by fans and for fans. Not linked to U2 or their management. Click to read U2 and Us

The fact that MacGowan even had any sense of the supernatural will come as a surprise to some. In all the potted obituaries written since his death, it’s often mentioned as a one-sentence afterthought, if at all. His struggles with substance abuse and regular fallings out with his bandmates get more

When it comes to the USA’s music capitals, Atlanta might seem an unusual choice. Despite being embedded in the Deep South and sharing the same embryonic musical legacies of blues, gospel, hip-hop and country as neighbouring Tennessee…

The iconic and brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes relied heavily on his stalwart friend, John Watson. Here is your guide to Dr. Watson.