#3 Encyclopaedia Psychedelica, Freakbeat and The Steppes

#9 The European Commission

Richard realises he can't keep his business going any more, he gets 'lawyered up' and discovers that the European Commission is up for fighting against the UK.

Feb 20

#8 The fight to stop LVCR

Richard goes into battle against the Channel Islands tax loophole, the businesses taking advantage of it and the failure of the UK's tax authority to take action.

Feb 13

#7 The Channel Islands loophole

It was the early days of online retail, and sales were booming but Richard is being undercut by other businesses. Then he discovers the magical world of 'offshore fulfillment.'

Feb 6

#6 Delerium and the Freak Emporium

Richard's launch of his record label Delerium and his mail order business the Freak Emporium were going from strength to strength. But things started to get too much. And then something happened that threatened everything he'd worked for...

Jan 30

#5 Porcupine Tree on tour

Richard Allen manages to break free from his 9 to 5 office job to run a record label and tour with rock bands full time.

Jan 23

#4 finding Porcupine Tree

Richard Allen starts making records and is torn between his day job and his side hustle releasing music he loves.