Person: Peppiatt

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Book review: Francis Bacon in your Blood — A Memoir

When Michael Peppiatt stepped inside the French House, a dark, dank Soho pub, one busy lunchtime in June 1963, he could hardly have anticipated how life-changing an impact the next few hours would afford him.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2017

Biograpahy explores canvas of Francis Bacon’s hedonistic life

Michael Peppiatt has been described as Francis Bacon’s Boswell and in this biography, writes  Peter Murray, he describes a hedonistic lifestyle that, by comparison, makes today’s excesses seem harmlessly amateur.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

Former reporter tells press ethics inquiry of 'threats'

A former Daily Star journalist claimed today that he received threats and may have had his phone hacked after he quit the paper in protest at what he claimed was its anti-Muslim propaganda.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2011

Archer will not give evidence

Lord Archer today declined to give evidence at his Old Bailey trial - but his barrister warned the jury not to draw any ‘‘adverse inferences’’ from his decision.

Wed, 27 Jun, 2001