S3 Ep2: Revisiting the Libertines-led London scene with The Paddingtons (Series 3, Episode 2)

The Paddingtons were one of the leading lights of the London grot'n'roll scene of the mid '00s - despite being from, er, Hull. Singer Tom Atkin and bassist Lloyd Dobbs join this week's episode to reminisce about the raucous squat party gigs that helped them make their name, what it was like being feted by Pete Doherty (and slated by Liam Gallagher) and an infamous photo shoot with the leading lights of the scene outside Buckingham Palace. Lloyd and Tom also talk about how a Libertines connection brought them to London, why legendary music mogul Alan McGee signed them to his Poptones label and how they ended up modelling on the catwalk for photographer and fashion designer Hedi Slimane. They also discuss what the band - still occasionally active - have been up to since the release of their last album in 2008 and how Tom is carving out a new solo career (hear his new track by clicking here). Elsewhere in the episode, Rick continues the Covid campaign that absolutely no one (yet) is calling 'Bung a Band a Bob'. This includes a rundown of upcoming virtual gigs we recommend checking out, including: The Orielles at Hebden Bridge Trades Club - December 5th - Tickets here  Liam Gallagher Down by the River Thames - December 5th - Tickets here John Cooper Clarke, charity show 'I Wanna Be Yours at Christmas' at Colchester Arts Centre - December 11th - Tickets here Courtney Barnett global live stream - December 17th - Tickets here Contact the show on: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp