... Reads the Diaries of James Ure

Are you a fan of haikus? Well, I hope you are. If not, this episode might not be for you. It's a short one though. So:

Alex Windwood reads.

We should all listen to him.

Sit back and enjoy.

People recently told James Ure that he couldn't write any scatting in his diary. He ignored this advice. Brilliant bassist, Ben Sarney, is that man to read the scat as well as all the other activities that came James' way during the month of September. 

Member of the bands Follow Deep and The Blackcoats, Luke Bushby reads James Ure's diary this month! And unlike most over months, things actually happened in August! Listen here to find out what!

Join us for a very special edition of '... Reads the Diaries of James Ure'! This episode is a live recording of Daniel Wackett reading of the diary entries of July, in the presence of James Ure himself. There are also guest appearances from Michael A. Grant and Petrov the Petrol-Drinking Peugeot! How could you miss it?

Do you love the voice of Jack Turner? Do you love listening to Jack Turner attempting to do a Welsh accent? Oh, you're not sure? Well there's only one way to find out! Listen to Jack Turner reading James Ure's diary entries for the month of June right here! 

Calling all Geordie lovers! Have you heard the news? Fraser Hodgson has read James Ure's diary entries for the month of May. Yes, that's right! He has. You don't believe me? Well, listen here!

April has come and it's Lucy Harper who read James Ure's diary entries for this month! Yes, that's right! Star of 'The Job Interview with Lucy Harper' podcast, Lucy Harper, has lent her voice for this episode! Hope you enjoy!

Oh... hi March. A tiny bit late but it's here! Dr. Jake Hawkyard does a fantastic job reading the rambling rambled writings from James Ure's diary. Enjoy! 

Listen to James Ure as he reads excerpts of the marriage diary of the German composers and pianists Clara and Robert Schumann. What was life like as a power couple in the 19th Century? Found out here!

A romantic special. The first ever '... Reads the Diaries of James Ure' episode to feature two readers! Listen to the wonderful couple of Bethany Old and Harrison Collins reading the diary of James Ure for the most romantic month, February. Hope you enjoy!

The first bonus episode of '... Reads the Diaries of James Ure'. Listen to the man himself reading excerpts from James Boswell's London Journal (1762-1763). Found out how the Scottish writer contracted gonorrhoea and listen to his own recollection of the day he met Dr. Samuel Johnson.

SEASON 2 IS HERE! We have something special for you, it's Michael Grant doing an impression for each day of the month! Yes, that's right, 31 impressions in 31 days! Can you guess them all? Listen to it now and see if you can! 

Also, Michael is a very talented musician - check out his website here: https://www.michaelgrantmusician.com/

Are you not in a Christmas mood anymore? No...? Well, get back into one right away!! I have managed to get the one and only Santa Claus* to read my diary entries this month! Sit back, sip on some sherry, chew on a mince pie, forget it's 2021 now, and listen to what I got up to over the festive period! I hope you enjoy!

*Santa Claus didn't respond to me, the wonderful actor Matt Robair is voicing Mr Claus in this episode.

Remember, remember, November... I remembered my November with a series of diary entries. This episode has a reader reading all those November entries. That reader is Imogen Bloxham. I hope you enjoy!

Oh. Hello. Welcome to the spookiest edition of '...Reads the Diaries of James Ure'. It's spooky for two reasons; Halloween happens in this month, and I talk about the new horror-comedy puppet show musical I've been working ('Mongolian Death Worm: A Puppet Show Musical') a lot. Paul Kirk is the reader this month and he's currently raising money for charity by running and growing a moustache, check it out and donate on this link: https://uk.movember.com/mospace/9112301?fbclid=IwAR30T2tI65nxiwFik_3FQLBHAkz4pBqZ4ghyYNpM3-KWqGD3DpaWXQM22gM 

Are you feeling naughty? Then have a peek at James Ure's diary entries for the month of September. "How?" I hear you ask. Well, it's quite simple really... Just listen to Chloe Cardin-Stewart reading the entries right here!

It's the turn of eccentric Mr. Jonathan Beatty to read a month of diary entries composed by James Ure. You don't want to miss this! (Unless you do...)

Put away your sleepless nights of wondering what James Ure did in the month of July, the latest episode is here! Read by Alaa Ahmed this time, sit back and let him guide you through the life of Ure for a month, Hope you enjoy x

Join Daniel Wackett as he reads the June entries of James Ure's diary! Rumour has it that James has included two sonnets in these entries and that Daniel read it after three glasses of whisky. Have a listen now, what are you waiting for?! Hope you enjoy x

Listen to Eleanor Davies reading the May diary entries from James Ure's diary! How is Petrov the Petrol drinking Peugeot? What did he rate the latest Chinese takeaway he ate? How is he coping in lockdown? Is he still writing sonnets? There's only one way to find out!

First overseas host of '... Reads the Diaries of James Ure'! American ukulele extraordinaire, Pete McCarty, is here to guide you through the entries James Ure has noted down for April 2020. Hope you enjoy!

This episode containing the March diary entries of James Ure's diary is read by Katie Chatburn. Go and check out the album she worked on with DJ Spoony 'Garage Classical'! Hope you enjoy! 

Malcolm Appleby reads the February edition of '... Reads the Diaries of James Ure'. 

Hope you enjoy x

Michael Grant reads the January entries of James Ure's diary.

This episode's sponsors:

- Didsbury Fish Bar

- Trekking Tweed (YouTube Channel) and @trekkingtweed (Instagram)

- Michael A. Grant Musician

- James Ure and the Fridge Doors

The theme music was written by James Ure and Michael A. Grant.