Derby Book Festival – Autumn 2024

Author Marcus Alton is a former BBC and commercial radio journalist who interviewed Cloughie several times and has previously written four books about him, all of which have become best-sellers and raised money for good causes.  Marcus will be in conversation with legendary BBC Radio Derby sports presenter Colin Gibson.

For nearly two decades the taped recordings of interviews remained in a box, untouched and hidden away: part of a unique audio archive featuring the legendary Brian Clough. These range from his first full-length radio phone-in to rare audio features and interviews, including one recorded at his home alongside his European Cup winning captain, with classic comments from Cloughie: “We treated European matches as a holiday. The beaches were beautiful, the food was delicious. Hey, to give them a break from me for two days was the biggest boost I could give them!”

Marcus has also dusted off long-forgotten written articles and features which have been kept in his extensive archives for 40 years. Together they form a fantastic collection, accompanied by memories of some of the key people involved.