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Paul Heaton
3 months
We're delighted to announce that the brilliant @CastOfficial will be very special guests at this summer's Cardiff Castle show on 26th June 2024. Tickets are only £35 (plus fees) and on sale now from the following link
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33 years ago, on the 6th of December, I was singing Caravan of Love on Wide Awake Club, a clear message of hope, love and unity. I hope we remember all three on Thursday.
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Tonight I tweeted @louis_tomlinson a congratulations on beating me in the @welcome2yorks vote. The lovely reaction I received from his fans, not only confirms a real positivity in the younger generation but also hints that if we're kind to each other on here, it's reciprocated
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It's my beautiful wife Linda's birthday today and she's the reason I'm both stable and happy. Wish her the happiest birthday ever folks!
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Paul Heaton
2 years
To celebrate my 60th birthday (on Monday 9th May) I’d originally intended to do another bicycle tour, visiting & performing at 60 pubs across the UK & Ireland. However, due to recording delays caused by the pandemic, I’ve had to shelve these plans for the time being…
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Times are difficult and things will get worse before they get better. Support one another, love one another. Follow the official advice and not the words of strangers. Salute our wonderful emergency services and the key workers keeping us alive.
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4 years
A message from Paul...
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4 years
We’re delighted to announce that our new album ‘Manchester Calling’ is Number 1 in the UK @officialcharts ! A massive thank you to everyone that has bought, streamed/downloaded and supported our new record so far. With love Paul & Jacqui x
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2 years
Here’s a list of all 60 pubs taking part in Paul’s birthday tomorrow (Monday). Thanks to all the pubs and to everyone who visits them. It would be great to see photos of you all enjoying your free drinks and celebrations at each pub throughout the day!
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Paul Heaton
2 years
To celebrate my 60th birthday (on Monday 9th May) I’d originally intended to do another bicycle tour, visiting & performing at 60 pubs across the UK & Ireland. However, due to recording delays caused by the pandemic, I’ve had to shelve these plans for the time being…
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12000 smiling faces at our recent London o2 show. Sadly amongst them, a group of 4 men chose to verbally abuse 2 gay women. A message to those men- If you can't show respect, then keep your filth away. Pls notify security if you witness fellow fans being threatened in this manner
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4 years
A message to @TedKessler1 and all at @QMagazine ...
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Paul Heaton
1 year
Thank you to all the people who worked along side us, all those on stage and behind the scenes, and to all the smiling faces in the audience. We came through Jacqui's illness, football matches and strikes, and still our bond with you grows greater ❤️
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Paul Heaton
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Glasgow, as a thank you, and a small amount of help during the cost of greed crisis, Paul is leaving some money behind the bar at a few local pubs near to TRNSMT festival so that some of you can have a drink on him tomorrow afternoon…
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Paul Heaton
2 years
One of the very best DJs, and without a doubt, a major reason for The Housemartins early popularity. Our dearest friend Janice Long has passed. There will never be a DJ, or friend to new music, like her @janicelongdj
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2 years
‘N.K-Pop' is the UK @officialcharts Number 1 album! A massive thank you to all the people who've bought it, played it on the radio, shown it on television, and written kind words - now more than ever, we treasure every one of you. See you all soon on tour! x
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One beautiful tour- 2 times I either held back the tears or openly wept. 1] first night during Sail This Ship Alone-I'd spent 18 months thinking 'can i still sing' and realising I could, made me well up. 2] After the Palladium, Linda and I wept tears of joy. Thank's so much
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Difficult to describe how nerve-racking going on early morning, live TV can be. Even harder to explain how a brilliant presenter like @billtu could make you feel at ease with a kind smile & a wink. To all @BBCBreakfast and Bill's family, I'm so sorry for your loss of a true gent.
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1 year
Happy Christmas folks. Hope you're having a brilliant day and thanks so much for the year you gave us in 2022. Hope you have a great holiday and look forward to seeing you next year x
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Paul Heaton
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Happy 7th wedding anniversary to the love of my life; the Peter to my Lois, the Marge to my Homer, and the Barbara to my Jim. Seven years of love and laughter
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Paul Heaton
1 year
For those who choose to retain their tickets for the next three shows, I promise you that myself & the boys will put on a show to remember. We'll sorely miss Jacqui but our intent is to make those who refund their tickets bitterly regret that decision 😂Thanks for your support❤️
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7 months
Another album written
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Paul Heaton
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@Welcome2Yorks @Louis_Tomlinson Congratulations to Louis T [and fans] for getting through to the next round! An absolute gent when I met him but too young and fit for me to beat on the pitch! Good luck in the next round 👍
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4 years
Who's this shaking hands?
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4 months
Happy New Year to everyone on here, everyone Linda and I are lucky to know, and everyone who we hope to get to know soon. Here's to a great 2024 x ❤️
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2 years
It was only the second time I'd sung 'Think For A Minute' in 34 years so was so pleased how it was received, and particularly how you all sang along at the end ❤️
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Paul Heaton
2 years
Here's the 3rd song from last night's #Glastonbury2022
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Paul Heaton
3 years
Thank you to everybody for such a beautiful tour. To the fans, the nurses, doctors & social carers, to those on stage, side stage, FOH & BOH, to the caterers, the drivers, & all the brilliant people we met on the way- you put the smile back on our faces, & we're truly grateful x
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As a thank you, and a small amount of help during the cost of greed crisis, Paul is leaving some money behind the bar at a few local pubs in Warrington so that some of you attending @nbhdweekender this weekend can have a drink on him....(click on attached image for more info)
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Paul Heaton
2 years
Happy Christmas everyone! Have a lovely day, from myself and the whole Heaton family x
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Paul Heaton
2 years
Someone had to be stupid enough to come out on a 40 mile cycle ride 😂 #oldredfaceisback #paulheatstroke
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2 years
Really sorry we didn't make it onto people's Iplayers last night. As way of an apology I'm going to post 3 videos of songs my life Linda filmed. Here's the first xx
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2 years
Happy New Year to everyone! Hope it's a wonderful one for you all.
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Paul Heaton
2 years
‘Still’, a brand new song, is available to watch now as a special lyric video. We together with @SandsUK hope to raise awareness for folk who have lost a child, whether by miscarriage, stillbirth or in infancy. Watch the video now at the following link
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Paul Heaton
4 years
This is what music means to me. If I'd have known that these songs would mean so much to so many, I would have written a million! Thank you so much! All of you- kitchens, bedrooms, workplaces, anywhere... Thank you!
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4 years
@PaulHeatonSolo Paul you have made our night shipmate, bunch of middle aged couples who have grown up with your music, top bloke, we are all available for hire if you need any backin singers? Lead male is tango though, loose cannon! 😂😂
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4 years
Someone in Stone Island before Mancs new about fashion 😂
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Paul Heaton
2 years
Here's the second song: I'll Sail This Ship Alone:
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Paul Heaton
4 years
Next
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4 years
Tools Down, Housemartins, Beautiful South and current days. Happy every year. Thank you to friends and fans
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Paul Heaton
5 years
A brand new television documentary 'Paul Heaton: From Hull to Heatongrad', a look back at Paul's life and career right up the present day, will be screened on @Channel4 on Weds 12th Dec at 12:10am. The doc will then be available on catch up service @All4 .
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Paul Heaton
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Late though it may be, I just want to wish you all a very Happy New Year. Whatever happens in 2021, remember that you're a highly valued member of your community, even if your community is just you x And don't forget to tell folk what you like about them
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1 year
Look what the kind folk at @pinkersbrewery have sent me. It's delicious but I don't know whether to drink it or frame it?
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Paul Heaton
5 years
Merry Christmas and thanks to all the doctors, nurses and emergency services working today to keep us all safe. X
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Paul Heaton
2 years
Congratulations to @NFFC tonight. A great, great match where we absolutely did to you at CG what you did to us at BDTBL. Close over the two legs but over the whole season thoroughly deserved. Sad we can't join you but good luck in the final x
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As Saturday would have been the last night of the original UK & Ireland tour, Paul & Jacqui would like you to join with them to watch a live video transmission of the full Scarborough Open Air Theatre concert from 2016. The show begins at 8:45pm(UK) at
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Paul Heaton
2 years
Many happy returns to my friend and brilliant co-singer @jamabing Have a brilliant day! x
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Paul Heaton
2 years
Here's the lyrics to the song I wrote for Paul @MWGoneFishing @jamabing @RealBobMortimer
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Paul Heaton
10 months
Once again, as a thank you, and a small amount of help during the cost of greed crisis, Paul is leaving some money behind the bar at a few local pubs in Scarborough so that some of you attending the show on Saturday can have a drink on him...
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Paul Heaton
2 years
Right back from drinking after United matches in the 80's, to The Housemartins, to TBS a/shows, to the present day's line-up with Jacqui, this venue, their staff, management & punters have been the friendliest, the most supportive & quite frankly the best. We need this place open
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The Leadmill
2 years
Today we have received some devastating news that in 1 year's time, our Landlord is evicting us and forcing us to close. Please show your support by sharing this news & sending us your best memories that we can gather to help display all the reasons why #WeCantLoseLeadmill
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3 years
Absolutely beaming at this!
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Here's the 3rd song from last night's #Glastonbury2022
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Paul Heaton
4 years
We’re very pleased to unveil the new video for Paul & Jacqui’s latest single ‘A Good Day Is Hard To Find’. Filmed by Paul’s neighbours in isolation on his street. Social distancing was observed at all times. You can watch the full video now at
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Paul Heaton
4 years
@StanCollymore Daft cunt! Why's he getting angry about immigration? I live in an area that's got plenty of immigrants, I'd rather have them than that frothing little penguin
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Paul Heaton
4 years
A long day in the saddle
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Paul Heaton
5 months
A very lovely version of this song! Congratulations!
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St John's RC Primary
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Are you ready for the caravan of love this Christmas? Our KS2 carols by candlelight was a celebration of all that we are at St.John’s- community, quality, enjoyment and pure joy! #caravanoflove @PaulHeatonSolo
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Paul Heaton
2 years
The Housemartins- Summer and Autumn 1987, and the video shoots for Me and the Farmer and Build. @FatboySlim @stancullimore
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Paul Heaton
1 year
See you in Ballybofey 🤠
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Paul Heaton
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I've done me shopping, done me wrapping, cards etc. Now it's time to relax with a brown ale, a packet of Bombay mix and a relaxing Christmas tune. Merry Christmas to you all x @rosebettsmusic
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3 years
For those of you who missed this
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Paul Heaton
4 years
Here's me in 1979 with a scarf that I'd nicked from a Wolves fan. I thought I looked like Weller but I looked like a scarf nicker.
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2 years
Funny how quick the milk turns sour
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2 years
Today was the first day back in the studio and the beginning of album number 21 [I think]. How many of the 21 do you own?
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Another highlight from Friday night’s @RTELateLateShow with Paul, Jacqui and the band performing ‘Happy Hour’ live #LateLateShow
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NBHD Weekender
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'Happy Hour' @PaulHeatonSolo & Jacqui Abbott on @RTELateLateShow sounding as good as ever 🎶 🙌 #NBHDWKND20
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Paul Heaton
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Lovely time yesterday, and thanks so much @IvorsAcademy also the brilliant Liz Frazer and gang @cocteautwins @4AD_Official @thecure
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Sheffield, it’ll be the last show of the summer tomorrow evening as Paul & the band headline @tramlines Festival. Paul would like to once again thank you all, as with all the other summer shows, by offering a small amount of help during this cost of greed crisis.
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Paul Heaton
2 years
Thank you SO much! Which boozer are you in?
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LITTLE PLANETS
2 years
@PaulHeatonSolo HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Thanks for our pints we ❤️ it’s happy hour again xox
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Paul Heaton
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Paul & the band featuring guest singer @riannedowney_ will be performing on the Pyramid Stage at this year’s @Glastonbury Festival which takes place 26th - 30th June 2024. For more info visit
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1 year
Happy 60th Birthday to my old right hand man and great friend Dave Rotheray. [photos care of Lawrence Watson and Steve Double]
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Following some lengthy thought and discussion, we have decided that we will now be showing the England v France match on the screens at the @AOArena Manchester on Saturday evening. For full information please read the attached statement...
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Paul Heaton
4 years
Due to the ongoing situation across the world, and in particular the inaction by our own government, we feel we have no choice but to reschedule the forthcoming UK & Ireland tour dates immediately. Full statement here...
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Paul Heaton
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It looks as if the nose and chin are definitely here to stay.
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6 months
@fesshole Very flattered! 😊
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Paul Heaton
4 years
Live on stage now!
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Paul Heaton
4 years
Paul, Jacqui and the band will take to the stage at 8:45pm this evening. Join us to watch a live video transmission of the full Scarborough Open Air Theatre concert from 2016 at the following link
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Don’t forget to gather around your tvs and computers, put on your gig t-shirts, chill your beers and pack your picnic hampers in preparation for what should be a great evening’s entertainment. The show begins at 8:45pm (UK time)
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Paul Heaton
4 years
What??
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Paul Heaton
4 years
Thanks to the behaviour of white supremacists both in uniform & public office, and in support of all those communities suffering at their hands, we are suspending all activities on this account for the duration of June 2nd. #TheShowMustBePaused
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Paul Heaton
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GOAL! 2-0 to Celtic
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Paul Heaton
2 years
That's lovely, enjoy your pint
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Paul Heaton
3 years
Happy Christmas to you all ♥️
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Paul Heaton
10 months
Last year some oddbod got in touch,claiming he wrote Rotterdam [& several other hits] when we met at a truck stop in Holland in '96 [we hadn't met]. It was actually written in Jan '96 as a story. Here's the original in the back of my song book, where I keep all the short stories
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2 years
Absolutely true!
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Paul Heaton
5 years
Watch the new documentary ‘Paul Heaton: From Hull To Heatongrad’ this weekend on @Channel4 ’s catch up player @All4 or by clicking on the following link:
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Paul Heaton
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Not been able to come on here properly for the last few months due to studio commitments, but it's nice to finally have a bit of time to converse. I'll try and run a few more competitions, and catch up on the lyric one, when we finally finish the album! 😎👍
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Paul, Jacqui and the band will take to the stage at 8:45pm this evening. Join us to watch a live video transmission of the full Scarborough Open Air Theatre concert from 2016 at the following link
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Paul & Jacqui's new album ‘N.K-Pop’ will be released on 30.09.22.Pre-order ltd signed copies of the album on CD/Vinyl/cassette from & qualify for exclusive ticket presale access to UK (Nov/Dec 2022) & Ireland (early 2023) tour dates announced in September.
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Due to demand and to allow as many NHS front line & auxiliary staff as possible attend a show,Paul & Jacqui are delighted to add a 2nd Free Concert for @NHS Workers @ London @SSEArena ,Wembley on Thurs 15th October. Tickets available 7pm Tues 7th April from
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Tynemouth, we haven’t forgotten you! As a small amount of help during the cost of greed crisis, Paul is leaving some money behind the bar at a few local pubs near to Tynemouth Priory and Castle so that some of you can have a drink on him tomorrow…
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Paul Heaton
3 years
Beautifulnight from start to finish. Thank you!
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4 years
Early sweaty days
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How it started-How it ended 😂
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3 years
The wait is over and our brilliant crew are just leaving Manchester for the overnight trip to Glasgow
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2 years
Paul & Jacqui's brand new album 'N.K-Pop' is out now! Featuring the single 'Too Much For One (Not Enough For Two)', you can stream, download & get your copy of the album on ltd edition signed vinyl, signed CD, picture disc vinyl & cassette from
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Don't miss tonight's episode of Grayson Perry's current series 'Full English' featuring Paul at 9pm on @Channel4 . For more info and to watch online afterwards visit and you can follow Grayson at @Alan_Measles .
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Thank you to everyone for your birthday wishes yesterday. I had a lovely day and I'm very grateful for your support as I turn grey and wrinkly. For those disappointed that there were no free pints this year, arrangements are being made around the coming festivals & shows 😉 ❤️
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