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2024, then. 40 years since PJ Proby’s version of Love Will Tear Us Apart. 35 years since the last prosecution under the Obscene Publications Act. Oh, Manchester…

Anyway, Britain having trouble with its creative industries? Forwhy? Well,

the biggest problem, I think, is our attitude.

Uh-huh.

If any creative business out there has an idea for how we can change the mood music, they should get in touch.

goodideas@jamespurnell.com, presumably.