Waterstones, Norwich

18 June 2022. John signs copies of Britain's Ghostly Heritage in Waterstones, Norwich. 

Starburst magazine

June 2022. The Figgis-West presentation of Nosferatu is featured in the June issue of Starburst magazine. 

VampFest

23 June 2022. The newly scored Figgis-West presentation of NOSFERATU is screened as part of The International Vampire Film and Arts Festival in Cardiff, Wales. 

Psychic News magazine

June 2022. John writes about Leslie Flint and the ghost of Nellie Klute. 

Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

June 2022. John interviews the couple behind the Friday Street car boot sale. 

LincolnshireLive

30 May 2022. John's Lincoln ghost story is featured in LincolnshireLive www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/curious-tale-umbrella-mary-said-7124199

ABC Radio

28 May 2022. John appears on ABC Radio to chat about his work as a filmmaker and writer. www.mixcloud.com/AldeandBlythCommunityRadio/wayne-at-the-weekend-with-wayne-and-2852022

East Anglian Daily Times

27 May 2022. John and Jason appear in the East Anglian Daily Times. It's a feature on their videos for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee  www.eadt.co.uk/lifestyle/suffolk-based-company-behind-platinum-jubilee-videos-2022-8994736

John's book goes viral 

May 2022. John's story about Prince Charles and the ghosts of Sandringham is featured in his book, Britain's Ghostly Heritage. The story was taken up by The Sun and went viral across the globe, appearing on dozen of media sites - here are some examples - uk.style.yahoo.com/doors-open-own-prince-charles-160000223.html & www.thenews.com.pk/latest/954838-young-prince-charles-saw-ghost-of-former-king-at-sandringham & www.geo.tv/latest/414690-prince-charles-deathly-ghost-encounter-at-sandringham

BBC Radio York

23 May 2022. John is interviewed about the ghosts of York and his books, Britain's Ghostly Heritage & Britain's Haunted Heritage. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0c8gw06

Back on Siren Radio

18 May 2022. John returns to Siren Radio. Jason Figgis also appears on the show southsidebroadcasting.podbean.com/e/the-midweek-drive-live-may-18th-2022/

Daily Record

5 May 2022. John appears in The Daily Record - www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/scotland-most-haunted-country-uk-26882896

The Yorkshire Post

3 May 2022. John is interviewed by the Yorkshire Post about the ghosts of York - www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/haunted-york-the-ghostly-goings-on-at-micklegate-bar-theatre-royal-and-treasurers-house-in-most-haunted-city-in-europe-3675076

John in The Sun

1 May 2022. John's book, Britain's Ghostly Heritage, is featured in The Sun - www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/18426915/prince-charles-ghost-sandringham/

Psychic News magazine

May 2022. John writes about more haunted airfields of Lincolnshire. 

Lincolnshire Echo

28 April 2022. John's book on the Battle of Gainsborough is reviewed in the Lincolnshire Echo newspaper - www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/gainsboroughs-small-important-part-rise-6949776

Siren Radio

27 April 2022. John appears on Siren Radio to chat about his latest books and career in the media southsidebroadcasting.podbean.com/category/midweek-drive-interviews/

BBC Radio Suffolk

25 April 2022. John is interviewed on the Lesley Dolphin Show. He was on there to chat about Britain's Ghostly Heritage, his latest book on ghosts.

Podcast interview

April 2022. John appears on the STORIES2SCREEN podcast. John is interviewed by Lorna Child about his career as a writer, film producer and actor - anchor.fm/lorna-child/episodes/John-West-e1gjjio?

BBC Radio Lincolnshire

19 April 2022. John appears on BBC Radio Lincolnshire to chat about his latest books, Britain's Ghostly Heritage and The Battle of Gainsborough 1643. 

Gainsborough Standard

15 April 2022. John's book, The Battle of Gainsborough 1643, is reviewed in the Gainsborough Standard. 

LCR FM

15 April. John appears on LCR FM 103.6 (Lincoln Radio) to chat about his latest books, Britain's Ghostly Heritage and The Battle of Gainsborough 1643. 

LincolnshireLive

14 April 2022. John's book on the Battle of Gainsborough is featured in LincolnshireLive. www.lincolnshireworld.com/news/people/author-releases-new-book-about-the-battle-of-gainsborough-3644743

The Daily Mirror

11 April 2022. John is featured in The Daily Mirror - www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/terrifying-spirit-armies-30ft-phantoms-26688089

The Scottish Sun

11 April 2022. John appears in the Scottish Sun. He's interviewed about the ghosts of Scotland. www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/8690546/ghost-hunter-scotland-haunted/

LincolnshireWorld

April 2022. John's book on the Battle of Gainsborough is featured in LincolnshireWorld - www.lincolnshireworld.com/news/people/author-releases-new-book-about-the-battle-of-gainsborough-3644743

Gainsborough Heritage Centre

9 April 2022. John signs copies of his book, The Battle of Gainsborough 1643, in the Gainsborough Heritage Centre. 

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BBC Radio London

5 April 2022.  John appears on the station to chat about the ghosts of London and his latest book, Britain's Ghostly Heritage. 

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

4 April 2022. John appears on the Breakfast Show to chat about the ghosts of Cambridgeshire and his latest book, Britain's Ghostly Heritage.  John also appeared on the Easter Monday Breakfast Show. 

Lincolnshire Life magazine

April 2022. John's book on the Battle of Gainsborough is reviewed by Lincolnshire Life - www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/culture/review-of-the-reads-april-2022/

The Battle of Gainsborough 1643 book

1 April 2022.
​John's book on the Battle of Gainsborough is published by JMD Media. www.jmdmedia.co.uk/collections/2020/products/battle-of-gainsborough?variant=37766628671681

Britain's Ghostly Heritage book

1 April 2022. John's Britain's Ghostly Heritage is published by JMD Media. It is his second volume devoted to ghost stories from across the UK and Ireland. The cover was designed by Jason Figgis. Jason also wrote the final chapter. www.jmdmedia.co.uk/collections/2020/products/britains-ghostly-heritage

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Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

April 2022. Jason Figgis reviews John's book, Britain's Ghostly Heritage, in the magazine.

Psychic News magazine

April 2022. John writes about the haunted A15 in Lincolnshire. The magazine also features a two-page review of his new book, Britain's Ghostly Heritage. www.psychicnews.org.uk/

John is interviewed by Hertfordshire Live

12 March 2022. John is interviewed by Hertfordshire Live about his new book on ghosts, Britain's Ghostly Heritage. www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/news/hertfordshire-news/meet-ghost-hunter-exposing-st-6787177

Nosferatu at The Alan Bates Theatre

5 March 2022. John and Jason introduce a newly restored/scored version of Nosferatu at the Alan Bates Theatre in Halesworth. 

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Psychic News magazine

March 2022. John writes about haunted Dover.  www.psychicnews.org.uk/

BBC Three Counties

28 February. John appears on BBC Three Counties Radio to chat about his upcoming book, Britain's Ghostly Heritage. 

The Queen's official Platinum Jubilee videos 

February 2022. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee videos are released. Co-produced by Figgis-West. www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-60153456

Nosferatu

The Figgis-West presentation of Nosferatu - newly restored/scored - is released by Bayview to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the film. vimeo.com/ondemand/nosferatu100

Podcasts

John, Jason Figgis, composer Hugh Doolan and his daughter, Jessica appear on Cinemondo to chat about the newly restored/scored Figgis-West presentation of Nosferatu. 

​John and Hugh also appear on Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun to chat about the film. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/51-nosferatu-a-symphony-of-horror/id1296677450?i=1000549384095

Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

February 2022. John interviews Terry Mackley, singer and radio presenter. www.suffolknorfolklifemagazine.com/

Psychic News magazine

February 2022. Psychic News magazine features John's second article on the haunted airfields of Lincolnshire. www.psychicnews.org.uk/

Irish Radio

January 2022. Hugh Doolan's score for the Figgis-West presentation of Nosferatu is featured all week on LYRIC FM and BLUE OF THE NIGHT.

Indie Horror Films

January 2022. America's Indie Horror Films name Winifred Meeks one of the best horror films of 2021. indiehorrorfilms.blogspot.com/2022/01/favorite-and-not-favorite-horror-films.html

Simon Marsden: A Haunted Life in Pictures DVD

January 2022. The Jason Figgis documentary on Simon Marsden is now available to buy from Amazon on DVD and download. John appears in the documentary. One of the extras on the DVD is John's interview with Jason at the BFI. 

Psychic News magazine

January 2022. Psychic News is back in the shops! The January issue features John's account of the Stocksbridge bypass haunting. 

Psychic News magazine

December 2021. John writes about some of the haunted airfields of Lincolnshire. www.psychicnews.org.uk/

The Ghost of Winifred Meeks at The Cut, Halesworth

2 December at 7.30. Another screening of the film. In association with the Halesworth Bookshop. Book your tickets here: newcut.org/events/entry/11785

Magazine articles

November 2021. Psychic News. John's second article devoted to Britain's haunted skulls. 
Suffolk and Norfolk Life. John interviews Nicky Secker-Bligh, taxidermist. 

The Ghost of Winifred Meeks in Bournemouth

4 November 2021. Another screening of the film - The Brewery Cinema Club in Bournemouth. Thursday at 7 pm. 

John on BBC Radio

30 November 2021. John appears on BBC Radio Suffolk to chat about the ghosts of Ipswich. He later appears on BBC Radio Essex to chat about the screening of The Ghost of Winifred Meeks in Colchester. 

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The Ghost of Winifred Meeks at the Firstsite Cinema, Colchester

Saturday, 30 October at 7.30. Book your tickets here - firstsite.uk/event/the-ghost-of-winifred-meeks/

The Ghost of Winifred Meeks at the Beccles Hall and Theatre

Sunday, 10 October at 2.30. Book your tickets here - www.becclespublichall.co.uk/

John appears in the East Anglian Daily Times

2 October 2021. John is interviewed about his books and interest in ghosts. www.eadt.co.uk/lifestyle/heritage/ghost-author-john-west-on-haunted-suffolk-8372502

Psychic News magazine

November 2021. John writes about Britain's haunted skulls. 

Beccles Radio

29 September 2021. John appears on Beccles Radio to chat about the screening of The Ghost of Winifred Meeks at the Beccles Hall and Theatre on Sunday, 10 October. Click on the link to book a ticket for the film - www.becclespublichall.co.uk/

The Ghost of Winifred Meeks to be screened in Beccles

You can book your ticket here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/fundraising-for-the-hall/beccles-public-hall-and-theatre/film-at-the-hall-the-ghost-of-winifred-meeks-cert-15/e-vpezyx

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John in the Eastern Daily Press/East Anglian Daily Times

22 September 2021. John is interviewed about The Ghost of Winifred Meeks  www.edp24.co.uk/news/new-suffolk-horror-film-is-released-8348234 & www.eadt.co.uk/news/new-suffolk-horror-film-is-released-8348234

Jason Figgis on BBC Radio London

15 September 2021. Jason appears on BBC Radio London to chat about Maverick, a documentary about the King's Head Theatre.

Lara Belmont on Latest TV

September 2021. Lara Belmont (who plays Anna in The Ghost of Winifred Meeks) appears on Latest TV to chat about the film. 

BBC Radio Cornwall

Radio appearances

9 September 2021. John, Jason Figgis and Gerry Hughes (a voice actor in The Ghost of Winifred Meeks) appear on BBC Radio Cornwall to chat with Tiffany Truscott about The Ghost of Winifred Meeks. 

8 September 2021. John appears on Future Radio in Norwich to chat about The Ghost of Winifred Meeks. 

6 September 2021. John appears twice on BBC Radio Suffolk to chat about The Ghost of Winifred Meeks. He is interviewed on the Lesley Dolphin Show in the afternoon. He is then interviewed by Emily Slade in the evening. Jason Figgis also appears on the evening show. 

1 September 2021. John and Jason Figgis chat with Terry Sullivan on Smart Radio 101 about The Ghost of Winifred Meeks. 

Halesworth Ghost Walk

11 September 2021. John co-hosts a walk around haunted Halesworth in Suffolk. The walk forms part of the town's Two River Festival. 

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Psychic New magazine

September 2021. Psychic News features John's article on two Scottish hauntings. 

The Ghost of Winifred Meeks is released in the UK and Ireland

6 September 2021. The Ghost of Winifred Meeks is released on DVD/VOD by High Fliers of Pinewood Studios. It is available to buy from Amazon, HMV, W.H. Smiths and iTunes. 

Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures

Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures is to be released internationally on DVD through Pop Twist Studios and MVD Entertainment Group on November 9th. The documentary was written and directed by Jason Figgis. John is a co-producer and also appears in the documentary.

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BBC Radio Norfolk

19 August 2021. John appears on BBC Radio Norfolk to chat about The Ghost of Winifred Meeks. Nathan Pickett - who supplied a song for the film - also appears. 

Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

August 2021. Stephanie Mackentyre interviews John and Jason about their work together as filmmakers. www.suffolknorfolklifemagazine.com/

Psychic News

August 2021. John writes about a French timeslip. www.psychicnews.org.uk/

Ghost Gals radio show

25 July 2021. John appears on the Ghost Gals internet radio show to chat about his career. 

Psychic News and Suffolk and Norfolk Life

July 2021. John writes about a phantom hitchhiker in Psychic News magazine. Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine feature's John's interview with Beth Reeks, model

Psychic News

June 2021. Psychic News magazine features one of John's previous articles on ghosts - Photographs of the Dead. www.psychicnews.org.uk/

Cinemondo podcast

May 2021. John and Jason are interviewed by the Cinemondo team about all things Winifred Meeks. www.cinemondopodcast.com/episodes/jason-figgis-and-john-west

Winifred Meeks live screening

4 May 2021. John hosts a worldwide live internet screening of Winifred Meeks. The event was organised by Eorbi.

Psychic News

May 2021. Feature on the Figgis-West production of Winifred Meeks and Dreaming to Some Purpose, the life of Colin Wilson. Also features one of John's previous articles on haunted Bath. 

Emily Slade podcasts

May 2021. John appears in two podcasts hosted by Emily Slade - Why This Film & Suffen About Suffolk. He chats about two of his favourite films, Watership Down and Witchfinder General. Jason Figgis also appears in Suffen About Suffolk.

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Winifred Meeks is released in America and Canada on DVD and VOD

27 April 2021. Winifred Meeks is released by Bayview on DVD and VOD in America and Canada. 

Review of Winifred Meeks 

25 April 2021. Great review of Winifred Meeks on Indie Horror Films - indiehorrorfilms.blogspot.com/2021/04/review-winifred-meeks.html

Indies on Indie podcast interview

16 April 2021. Jason Figgis is interviewed about his career and Winifred Meeks www.ixfilmproductions.com/indies/episode/796689ab/episode-60-jason-figgis-on-winifred-meeks

Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun interview

April 16 2021. John West and Jason Figgis are interviewed by the ladies of Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun. They were on the Californian based podcast  to chat about their feature film, Winifred Meeks. ghoulsjustwannahavefun.podbean.com/e/37-film-interview-for-haunted-house-feature-winifred-meeks/

Psychic News magazine

April 2021. The second part of John's article on haunted Lincoln. 

Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine - Chris Jury

April 2021. John interviews Chris Jury, actor and director. 

Psychic News interview

March 2021. ​The second part of John's interview with Phil and Sara Whyman of Are You Haunted?

KCOR interview

24 February 2021.  John is interviewed by Leo Bonomo about his career.  

Spooky Isles: Jimmy Garlick

February 2021. John chats with Spooky Isles about Jimmy Garlick and other haunted London churches.

Psychic News interview

February  2021. John interviews Phil and Sara Whyman of Are You Haunted? 

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Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

January 2021. John interviews Dan Cruickshank, author, TV presenter and architectural historian.

Psychic News magazine

January 2021. John writes about the ghosts of Lincoln. 

BBC Radio Kent

18 December 2020. John appears on BBC Radio Kent to chat about Dunkirk 80, a Figgis-West co-production.

Psychic News magazine

December 2020. Another article by John - Ghost Stories for Christmas. 

Screen

11 November 2020. Screen International's AFM publication Screen Daily has news of our USA distribution for the Figgis-West haunted house feature film "Winifred Meeks".

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BBC Radio Cornwall

 2 November 2020. John is interviewed by Tiffany Truscott about Colin Wilson, the author and philosopher. 

Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

November 2020. John interviews Hugo Myatt of Knightmare fame, the cult children's show. 

Psychic News

November 2020. Special free online-only issue of the magazine. Features the second part of John's look into the ghosts of St Albans. www.psychicnews.org.uk/articles/st-albans2?fbclid=IwAR0Yo7a2VvZj1aKkfV-WiKStoeRuq5MiLkkfJ1biAzDIL3SHEO2DVC46vIg

In Our Day - Film Festivals

Oct 2020. The Figgis-West film short, In Our Day, is shown at the 9th Dublin International Short Film & Music Festival. It is also officially selected for the 14th Waterford Film Festival. The film stars Sarah Maria Lafferty. 

John West interview

8 October 2020. John is interviewed on the Through the Veil radio show about his work as an author and film producer. 

Diane Keen interview

October 2020. John interviews Diane Keen in Living Hampshire magazine. edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=7460ba84-d464-4b92-a2bc-4d92d84e9c7e

Spooky Isles podcast

October 2020. Another Spooky Isles podcast. John chats about a haunted wood in Sussex. ​

Winifred Meeks film to be released

September 2020. The Figgis-West production of Winifred Meeks is to be released in America and Canada later this year. bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3633801/bayview-entertainment-haunted-winifred-meeks-tra

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John West's author page - JMD Media

September 2020. John's bio is added to the JMD Media website. JMD Media published John's book, Britain's Haunted Heritage. www.jmdmedia.co.uk/pages/john-west

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The Wedding Ring

September 2020.  "The Wedding Ring" has been selected to be a part of an Art-book and online exhibition of over 100 artists' work made during quarantine.

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Suffolk and Norfolk Life interview

September 2020. John interviews John Rogers, author and YouTube presenter. 

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Spooky Isles podcast

August 2020.  John chats to Spooky Isles about Langenhoe Church in Essex. 

Film Festivals

August 2020. The Figgis-West production of The Wedding Ring has been selected for several film festivals - 11th Underground Cinema Short Film Awards, 2nd Free Independent Film Weekend and the Lift Off Film Festival in Association with Pinewood Studios. 

In our Day

July 2020. The Figgis-West production of In Our Day is released online. The film - a short drama about domestic abuse - stars Sarah Lafferty. 

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Psychic News

July 2020. Another free online only issue of the magazine. Features a review of John's book, Haunted Heritage. 

Spooky Isles podcast

July 2020. John chats about the ghosts of Borley Church. 

Diane Keen and John West on BBC Radio Solent

23 June 2020. 
Diane Keen and John West appeared on Sam Fraser's drive time show on BBC Radio Solent to chat about the Figgis-West production of The Wedding Ring. 

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Cannes Film Festival

June 2020. The Figgis-West production of Winifred Meeks is to be represented at Cannes. 

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Diane Keen and John West on BBC Radio Suffolk

11 June 2020. Diane Keen and John West are interviewed on BBC Radio Suffolk about the Figgis-West production of The Wedding Ring.  Here is a link to the show. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08f97sf?fbclid=IwAR1YY2FcEPThJbr9q8cEhlQvO5sCmXwCWFhFWpt_JpMwp3YS06PZpKmbUu8
The interview is 35 minutes into the broadcast.

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Spooky Isles podcast - Suicide House of Ealing

June 2020. John West chats about Andrew Green's investigation of a haunted house in Ealing. 

Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

June 2020. John West interviews Simon Thurley, historian, author and TV presenter. This issue of the magazine is a free online only edition. www.suffolknorfolklifemagazine.com/

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The Wedding Ring

3 June 2020. The Wedding Ring is released online. The short film stars Diane Keen and Mary Murray and was written and directed by Jason Figgis. John West is the co-producer. vimeo.com/425514057

Psychic News

June 2020. Another special free online-only issue of Psychic News. It features two of John's ghost stories from previous issues - Borley church and Coggeshall in Essex. It also features John's two-part interview with Uri Geller. 

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Another Spooky Isles interview - Jack the Ripper

May 2020. John chats about the ghost stories connected with Jack the Ripper and his victims.

Winifred Meeks film review in Starburst magazine

www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/winifred-meeks

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Podcast interview with Spooky Isles

May 2020. John West is interviewed about the Roman ghosts of York. 

Podcast interview with John West

April 2020. John is interviewed by Corneliu Tepelus, the Romanian film producer,  about how the coronavirus has affected his daily life and what he feels about this new worldwide challenge. ​

Podcast interview with Jason Figgis

April 2020. Jason is interviewed about his career in films.

Psychic News

May 2020. A special free online-only issue of Psychic News. It features two of John's ghost stories from previous issues - Haunted Royal Homes and For Whom the Bell Tolls. 

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Haunted St Albans

April 2020. John writes about some of the ghosts of St Albans.

The Movie Agency

March 2020. The Movie Agency now represent the Figgis-West film, Winifred Meeks - www.themovieagency.com/

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Carlisle press

15 March 2020. The News and Star newspaper feature my book on British ghosts, Britain's Haunted Heritage - www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/18300561.croglin-horrors-featured-book/

Psychic News

March 2020. John writes about the psychic photographs of John Self. 

Yorkshire Post

22 February 2020. John's book, Britain Haunted Heritage, gets a mention in the Yorkshire Post - https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/meet-york-ghost-merchants-and-find-out-more-about-one-our-most-haunted-cities-1886748

​Northamptonshire Telegraph

16 February 2020. John's book, Britain's Haunted Heritage, is reviewed in the Northamptonshire Telegraph. www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/haunted-east-northants-castle-feature-new-book-1741617

 East Anglian Daily Times

11 February 2020. John is interviewed in the East Anglian Daily Times about his book, Britain's Haunted Heritage, and his work in film.

Ipswich Star

10 February 2020. John is interviewed in the Ipswich Star - www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/book-britain-s-haunted-heritage-by-john-west-1-6507877

Bury Free Press

7 February 2020. John's book on ghosts is reviewed in the Bury Free Press newspaper. www.buryfreepress.co.uk/news/ghost-book-hits-the-shelves-in-haunted-county-9098208/

John interviews Michael Wood

 February 2020. John interviews Michael Wood, historian, author and TV presenter, in the Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine. John's book, Britain's Haunted Heritage,  is also reviewed.

Psychic News magazine

February 2020. John writes about the psychic photographs of John Self. John's book, Britain's Haunted Heritage, is also reviewed.

Jason Figgis appears on the Weird Tales Podcast

Jan 2020. Jason Figgis is interviewed by Charles Christian about his career. omny.fm/shows/weird-tales-radio-show/episode-97-film-maker-jason-figgis-on-horror-movie?fbclid=IwAR2Vw_DT0tnndZcN6xJ9Xv0HZv9IHNMDD6mN6v19J-_Wf8BNhLAn9SlWpQE

John appears on the Weird Tales Podcast

Jan 2020. John is interviewed by Charles Christian about his book, Britain's Haunted Heritage. omny.fm/shows/weird-tales-radio-show/episode-95-ghosts-more-ghosts-and-rawhead-bloody-b?fbclid=IwAR09KNcgFn5uodAwvaLfvOJAKAj6-KnV1SXiXuZbnk03eCKm7wkwy5yj0m4

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Book review in the Hexham Courant

January 2020. John's new book on ghosts, Britain's Haunted Heritage is reviewed in the Hexham Courant.

John West is interviewed on BBC Radio Suffolk

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9 January 2020. John is interviewed by Lesley Dolphin about his book on ghosts, Britain's Haunted Heritage. Click on the link to hear it. John is on in the first hour - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07xz1s5

John West interviewed by Spooky Isles

January 2020. John is interviewed about his new book on ghosts, Britain's Haunted Heritage. www.spookyisles.com/britains-haunted-heritage/

Psychic News

Jan 2020. John writes about the ghosts of York. 

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Book review in Cambrian News - 12 December 2019

Featured in the East Anglian Daily Times

John's  investigation of Rattlesden rectory was featured in the EADT - www.eadt.co.uk/news/weird-suffolk-haunting-rattlesden-naked-ghost-1-6191943

Interviewed on KCOR Radio

Dec 5 2019. John is interviewed by Leo Bonomo about his career. 

New book on ghosts by John West

Dec 2019. A new study of classic British ghost stories by John West. Features an introduction by Uri Geller and a foreword by Jason Figgis. Available from Amazon and branches of Waterstones.

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Psychic News magazine

Dec 2019. John's Ghost Stories for Christmas. 

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Starburst magazine

Issue 464 of Starburst magazine features John and Jason's interview with actor Ian Ogilvy. 

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VHS Nasty documentary

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Nov 2019. John West and Jason Figgis appear in this DVD documentary devoted to video nasties. 

Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

Nov 2019. John interviews Eddy Pumer, a radio producer and musician. 

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Psychic News magazine

Nov 2019. John writes about the ghosts of York.

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John is awarded Smart Radio's Smartie of the Year

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October 2019. Smart Radio's Smartie of the Year. For his services to the station over the last year. 

John West on BBC Radio Suffolk

October 2019. John appears every week in October on the Lesley Dolphin Show. Catch him every Tuesday at approx 2.20 pm. He's chatting about Suffolk ghosts in the run-up to Halloween. 

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Psychic News magazine

October 2019. John interviews Elaine Thorpe, trance medium. 

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Jason Figgis interviewed on Midwest Radio FM

1 September 2019. Jason chats about the new Figgis-West film short on Clare Island. 

Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

September 2019. John interviews Ian Ogilvy about his time working with Vincent Price on the film, Witchfinder General. 

Psychic News magazine

September 2019. John writes about a Suffolk time slip. 

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Clare Island short

August 2019. The latest offering from the Figgis-West Film Partnership - vimeo.com/355804508

Psychic News magazine

August 2019. John West writes about East Anglian hauntings.

This England magazine

Autumn 2019. A two-page interview with Jason Figgis about his friendship and work with the photographer and author, Simon Marsden.

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Hosting the Tuesday Takeover on BBC Radio Suffolk

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Tuesday 16th July 2019. John, and Jason hosted a three hour BBC Radio show devoted to film, TV and comedy. Peter Purves was their special studio guest. Other guests included Diane Keen, Ian Ogilvy, Lara Belmont, Jan Etherington (comedy writer) and Jane McCarry of Still Game fame. An excerpt of Julie's Lift the Flap comedy was also broadcast.

Sofa Guest on BBC Radio Suffolk

Friday, 12th July 2019. John appeared on the Lesley Dolphin Show. He chatted about his life and career. 

Interview on ICR  FM

July 6th 2019. The Happiness Show at 1 pm. John West is interviewed by Samantha Brook about the various film, writing and radio projects he is involved in. 

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Psychic News interview with Jason Figgis

July 2019. John West interviews Jason Figgis.

Magazine interviews with Jason Figgis

July 2019. John interviews Jason Figgis in two magazines this month - Suffolk & Norfolk Life and Psychic News - about his career in film and TV. 

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Uri Geller interview - Part Two

June 2019. Psychic News features the second half of John's Uri Geller interview. ​

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Southend-on-Sea Film Festival photos

Southend-on-Sea Film Festival

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24th May 2019. John West will be attending the Southend-on-Sea Film Festival this weekend. He'll be introducing a special screening of Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures. 

John West interviews Uri Geller

The May issue of Psychic News features the first part of John's interview with famed psychic, Uri Geller.

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Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

The May issue of Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine features John's interview with Peter Purves, star of Blue Peter. 

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Arts East magazine feature

The April/May issue of Art East magazine includes a feature on Jason Figgis and John West and their film work together.

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Psychic News magazine

April 2019. John West writes about a haunted Scottish lodge.

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Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

April 2019. John West interviews Eileen Aldous, film and TV set designer.

The Black Widow film short

March 2019. The Black Widow played to a very appreciative audience at the World Microsoft Conference in Seattle this month. It has also been selected for this month's Underground Cinema in Dublin. Starring the fabulous pairing of Aisling Goodwin and William Delaney and co-produced and choreographed by the superb Wayne O Broin. Also co-produced by John West. Makeup by Sinead Cassidy Holt. Written and directed by Jason Figgis. ​

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Interview on Future Radio 

March 11, 2019. Jason Figgis, John West is interviewed on Future Radio during the Norwich Today slot about the M.R. James documentary and Winifred Meeks, the feature film. 

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Simon Marsden film selected for film festival showing

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The May 2019 Southend on Sea Film Festival will be holding a special screening of Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures. ​

Psychic News magazine 

March 2019. The March issue of Psychic News magazine features the second part of John West's investigation into London's haunted churches. 

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Weird Tales podcast interview 

 March 2019. John West's podcast interview with Charles Christian is now available to listen to as a repeat. We chatted about the Winifred  Meeks film, working with Jason Figgis, ghosts, the Beatles and Kenny  Everett. Thanks to Charles for hosting a great  show - omny.fm/shows/weird-tales-radio-  show/episode-53-spooky-movies-in-spooky-east-anglia

In the Dark documentary

March 2019. Jason Figgis and John West are due to be interviewed for an interesting horror film documentary from UK producers Sam Mason Bell and Tony Newton.

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Starburst magazine feature

The March 2019 issue of Starburst magazine features a four-page piece on Winifred Meeks, the first joint feature film production by Jason Figgis and John West.

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Photographic Exhibition

February 2019. Some of John's work is now on display at the George Farnham Gallery, High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk.

2019. Soon to be released on DVD- Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures

Podcast interview with Charles Christian

7th February 2019. John was interviewed by Charles Christian for his Weird Tales podcast. They chatted about his interest in ghosts, the Beatles, Kenny Everett and working with Jason Figgis on their first feature film as collaborators, Winifred Meeks. The episode will be available soon. ​

Interview in The Voice magazine

​February 2019. The Voice features John's interview with film director, colleague and friend, Jason Figgis. You can read the interview by clicking here www.the-voice.org.uk/?fbclid=IwAR02oDKMOLAHEJB4-1RZyo6CUPvRIT0v_HVOZwcV2H9496k6LoBDCNt4NZ4

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Interview in Suffolk and Norfolk Life magazine

​February 2019. John interviews Norfolk artist Sue Clynne. www.suffolknorfolklifemagazine.com/

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Psychic News magazine

​February 2019. Part one of John's feature on London's haunted churches. www.psychicnews.org.uk/

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The Darkside magazine

​Issue 198 of the DarkSide magazine mentions the planned Figgis/West feature on Peter Cushing, horror icon of stage and screen. thedarksidemagazine.com/

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Psychic News magazine

​January 2019. John West investigates a haunted Suffolk rectory. www.psychicnews.org.uk/

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Christmas Ghost Stories

December 2018. John West presents four ghost stories for Christmas in the seasonal issue of Psychic News magazine www.psychicnews.org.uk/

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Ghost article in Psychic News

November 2018. John West investigates haunted Dunwich on the Suffolk coast. ​

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Interview with Steven Farrell

November 2018. John interviews Steven Farrell, musician and filmmaker. ​

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In Touch magazine feature on Winifred Meeks

November 2018. In Touch magazine covers the making of Winifred Meeks, the feature film written/directed by Jason Figgis and produced by John West. 

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Interview in The Journal magazine

October 2018. Interview with Jason Figgis. Jason chats about his documentary feature, Sir Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures, of which John West is the associate producer. ​

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Suffolk Magazine interview

October 2018.  Jason Figgis is interviewed about his work in East Anglia, including Winifred Meeks, the feature film produced by John West. ​

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Living In magazine

October/November 2018. Two-page feature on Winifred Meeks. The film was written and directed by Jason Figgis and produced by John West. ​

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East Anglian Daily Times/Diss Mercury features

​October 16th 2018. Jo Hughff, the makeup lady on Winfred Meeks, is featured talking about her work in the East Anglian Daily Times and The Diss Mercury . www.eadt.co.uk/news/make-up-artist-jo-hughff-winifred-meeks-john-west-film-1-5738976 & www.dissmercury.co.uk/news/make-up-artist-jo-hughff-winifred-meeks-john-west-film-1-5738976

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Woodbridge Talk magazine

October 2018. Feature on Winifred Meeks film. ​

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Psychic News magazine

October 2018. John investigates an Irish haunting.

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Siren Radio

26th September 2018. John West, Jason Figgis and Julie Abbott appear on Lincoln's Siren Radio to chat about the photographer and author, Simon Marsden. 

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BBC Radio Norfolk

14th September 2018. John West and Julie Abbott appear on BBC Norfolk to chat about Winifred Meeks, the new feature film to shot later in the year. 

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Fortean Times magazine

September 2018. Jason Figgis is interviewed about the documentary, Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures. John West is the associate producer on this production. ​

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Grimsby Telegraph

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September 1st 2018. Feature on Simon Marsden documentary. Written and directed by Jason Figgis. Associate producer, John West. ​

John West on BBC Radio Suffolk

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August 30th 2018. John appears on the Lesley Dolphin Show to chat about his life and career in a 40 minute special. ​

Interview on BBC Radio Lincolnshire

August 20th 2018. John West is interviewed on BBC Radio Lincolnshire by Gaz Birtles about the documentary on Sir Simon Marsden. 

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East Anglian Daily Times 

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16th August 2018. Two-page interview with Jason Figgis.

BFI London premiere - Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures 

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Lincs FM

15th August 2019. John is interviewed on Lincs FM about the premiere of Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures.  

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16th August 2018. The premiere of Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures. Followed by a Q&A interview with Jason Figgis & John West. ​

London Live TV appearance

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15th August 2018. John West appears on London Live to discuss Simon Marsden and the documentary made about him. www.londonlive.co.uk/news/2018-08-15/new-documentary-about-sir-simon-marsden

Lincolnshire Life magazine feature on Simon Marsden film

August 2018. Feature on Jason Figgis's documentary on Sir Simon Marsden. John West is the associate producer - www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/posts/view/simon-marsden-a-life-in-pictures

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Simon Marsden feature - Starburst magazine

July 2018. Starburst features a review of the Simon Marsden documentary - Simon Marsden: A Life in Pictures. Written and directed by Jason Figgis. Associate producer, John West. www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/simon-marsden-life-pictures

Lincolnshire Target newspaper

June 20th 2018. Article on Simon Marsden and the forthcoming documentary about his life. ​

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