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Perth Now
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sir Michael Palin gets musical memories from John Peel
Sir Michael Palin learned about music from late DJ John Peel. The Monty Python comic and the legendary broadcaster used to attend Shrewsbury School, and although they were in different year groups, Michael always tried to "hang around" to hear what John was listening to and certain tracks had a particular impact on him. Asked his favourite piece of music, he told The Times newspaper: "Springsteen or Sibelius. I went to the same boarding school as John Peel and though I was in my first term and he was in his last I always tried to hang around when he played his music. "He was the housemaster's favourite and allowed to play his music very loudly. And to hear Sibelius's Karelia Suite at full volume was not something you ever forget. "Springsteen's music was big too. I was making the Ripping Yarns series in Yorkshire, and to go from being a man with two shovels to a man driving over the Pennines with Thunder Road at full pitch was all I wanted to live for." The 82-year-old star wishes he'd written songs by Pulp and Billy Joel. He said: "The lyric I wish I'd written [is] Billy Joel's haunting New York State of Mind. It's not a blaster, but it's thoughtful and a little melancholic and echoes my nostalgia for a city I used to know so well. Jarvis Cocker's Common People would run it a close second." However, Michael admitted his own musical talents have always been very limited. He said: "At school I played the triangle, so I think if I were part of a band I'd probably be a roadie." Asked the instrument he wished he had learned, he said: "I love the saxophones in a big band, but can't imagine myself ever sorting out where to put my fingers." If he is feeling down, Michael knows the music of pianist Jools Holland can always uplift him for a while. Asked the music which cheers him up, he said: "Anything played by Jools Holland. As soon as he sits at the piano I know I'm going to enjoy life for at least the next three minutes."
Wales Online
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Sir Michael Palin gets musical memories from John Peel
Sir Michael Palin gets musical memories from John Peel The Monty Python comic and the legendary broadcaster used to attend Shrewsbury School, and although they were in different year groups, Michael always tried to "hang around" to hear what John was listening to and certain tracks had a particular impact on him. Sir Michael Palin (Image: Getty ) Sir Michael Palin learned about music from late DJ John Peel. The Monty Python comic and the legendary broadcaster used to attend Shrewsbury School, and although they were in different year groups, Michael always tried to "hang around" to hear what John was listening to and certain tracks had a particular impact on him. Asked his favourite piece of music, he told The Times newspaper: "Springsteen or Sibelius. I went to the same boarding school as John Peel and though I was in my first term and he was in his last I always tried to hang around when he played his music. "He was the housemaster's favourite and allowed to play his music very loudly. And to hear Sibelius's Karelia Suite at full volume was not something you ever forget. "Springsteen's music was big too. I was making the Ripping Yarns series in Yorkshire, and to go from being a man with two shovels to a man driving over the Pennines with Thunder Road at full pitch was all I wanted to live for." The 82-year-old star wishes he'd written songs by Pulp and Billy Joel. Article continues below He said: "The lyric I wish I'd written [is] Billy Joel's haunting New York State of Mind. It's not a blaster, but it's thoughtful and a little melancholic and echoes my nostalgia for a city I used to know so well. Jarvis Cocker's Common People would run it a close second." However, Michael admitted his own musical talents have always been very limited. He said: "At school I played the triangle, so I think if I were part of a band I'd probably be a roadie." Article continues below Asked the instrument he wished he had learned, he said: "I love the saxophones in a big band, but can't imagine myself ever sorting out where to put my fingers." If he is feeling down, Michael knows the music of pianist Jools Holland can always uplift him for a while. Asked the music which cheers him up, he said: "Anything played by Jools Holland. As soon as he sits at the piano I know I'm going to enjoy life for at least the next three minutes."
India Today
07-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
UK's Shrewsbury School to open co-ed boarding campus in Bhopal by 2025
Shrewsbury School, one of the UK's most respected educational institutions, is opening its first Indian campus in Bhopal. The new co-educational boarding school will welcome students aged 11 to 18 and follow the Cambridge International are expected to begin in August 2025. Students will study for the IGCSE exams in Grades 9 and 10 and A Levels in Grades 11 and 12 -- both recognised by top universities across the WORLD-CLASS CAMPUS WITH A GLOBAL CURRICULUMSet on a sprawling 150-acre plot, the upcoming Shrewsbury School India will feature an extensive range of modern facilities. These include an academic block, pupil boarding houses, indoor sports complex, amphitheatre, aquatic centre, arts and performance spaces, medical and health services, administrative blocks, and multi-cuisine dining. The school will also provide accommodation for faculty and support staff, ensuring a fully residential experience. The goal is to combine British-style education with top-tier campus amenities, making it a strong choice for Indian families seeking international standards without going ON CHARACTER AND INDEPENDENT THINKINGWhile the school brings a prestigious curriculum, it also plans to bring Shrewsbury's core values to Indian soil. The emphasis will be on independent learning, critical thinking, and respect for community to the school's official statement, 'Pupils will be expected to adhere strictly to codes of behaviour, discipline, and self-discipline and be actively encouraged to engage in deep thinking and develop independent thought.'With rising demand for global education in India, the move positions Shrewsbury to cater to students looking for more than just academics—offering a holistic learning environment focused on both intellect and personal growth.
NDTV
06-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
UK's Shrewsbury School to Launch Indian Branch With Cambridge Curriculum
Shrewsbury School, a renowned UK institute, is set to establish a co-educational boarding school in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh. The new campus will accommodate up to 600 students and prepare them for the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) in grades 9 and 10, followed by A Levels in grades 11 and 12 - qualifications recognized by top international universities. Spanning 150 acres, the Shrewsbury School campus in India will feature: Academic Infrastructure Performing & Visual Arts Block Aquatic Centre Administrative Block Pupil Boarding Blocks Multi-Cuisine Mess & Recreational Facilities Faculty Accommodation Indoor Sports Complex Outdoor Sports Facilities Health & Medical Centre 200-Seat Amphitheatre Shrewsbury School India will offer the Cambridge Curriculum while maintaining the same values, ethos, and educational goals as its UK counterpart. The school aims to deliver a well-rounded education tailored to each student's needs. The Shrewsbury International School India places strong emphasis on critical thinking, character development, and nurturing individual potential. As written on the homepage of the school's website: "At Shrewsbury India, there will be a strong emphasis on individual responsibility, personal appearance, independent learning, and respect for both people and property. Pupils will be expected to adhere strictly to codes of behavior, discipline, and self-discipline integral to fostering a confident and socially aware school community. Our pupils will be actively encouraged to engage in deep thinking, develop independent thought, and demonstrate consideration for others." Admissions for students aged 11 to 18 are expected to begin in August 2025.
