Sharon Eckman
@belshazzar.bsky.social
Multi-tasking actor/singer/writer
Climate activist
Debut spec fic nov seeking rep (Good Omens meets Succession). Time Out Travel Writer of the Year, short/long-listed for Fish, Jerwood +
Will never watch anything where a dog dies
www.sharoneckman.com
Climate activist
Debut spec fic nov seeking rep (Good Omens meets Succession). Time Out Travel Writer of the Year, short/long-listed for Fish, Jerwood +
Will never watch anything where a dog dies
www.sharoneckman.com
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Nigel Farage says he won't release the names of his former school friends who have written to him to say he definitely wasn't a massive racist and anti-semite, because journalists will: "chase after them and make their life a misery"
December 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Nigel Farage says he won't release the names of his former school friends who have written to him to say he definitely wasn't a massive racist and anti-semite, because journalists will: "chase after them and make their life a misery"
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Nigel Farage at a press conference earlier refused to answer further questions about his racism, and instead resorted to just shouting "Bernard Manning" at a reporter from ITV
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Nigel Farage at a press conference earlier refused to answer further questions about his racism, and instead resorted to just shouting "Bernard Manning" at a reporter from ITV
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I didn't exactly have high hopes for the next iteration of Nigel Farage's defence against allegations of racism, but even I expected better than 'I can't be a racist because Bernard Manning was on telly in the seventies'
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I didn't exactly have high hopes for the next iteration of Nigel Farage's defence against allegations of racism, but even I expected better than 'I can't be a racist because Bernard Manning was on telly in the seventies'
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I must have missed the wall-to-wall coverage of demands for an investigation into Nigel Farage's lies about being a racist
Or about whether he knew Nathan Gill
Or about who bought his house in Frinton
Or about whether he knew Nathan Gill
Or about who bought his house in Frinton
November 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I must have missed the wall-to-wall coverage of demands for an investigation into Nigel Farage's lies about being a racist
Or about whether he knew Nathan Gill
Or about who bought his house in Frinton
Or about whether he knew Nathan Gill
Or about who bought his house in Frinton
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Bruce Springsteen
Elton John
Joan Armatrading
Seth Lakeman (more than 5 times)
Claudio Abbado conducting Mahler 9
Bruce Springsteen
Elton John
Joan Armatrading
Seth Lakeman (more than 5 times)
Claudio Abbado conducting Mahler 9
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Led Zeppelin 72
David Bowie 72
The Who Christmas Party 73
Led Zeppelin 75
Paul McCartney 24
Led Zeppelin 72
David Bowie 72
The Who Christmas Party 73
Led Zeppelin 75
Paul McCartney 24
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Eric Idle
Yanni
Beyoncé
Paul & Storm
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Eric Idle
Yanni
Beyoncé
Paul & Storm
November 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Bruce Springsteen
Elton John
Joan Armatrading
Seth Lakeman (more than 5 times)
Claudio Abbado conducting Mahler 9
Bruce Springsteen
Elton John
Joan Armatrading
Seth Lakeman (more than 5 times)
Claudio Abbado conducting Mahler 9
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🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🚨BOOM!! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 50,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Absolutely shocking. This government won’t achieve ‘decency’ over ‘division’ by trying to be Reform Lite
The Home Office confirms that its plans for forced returns will include families with children.
If they refuse to leave then "we will escalate to an enforced return"
If they refuse to leave then "we will escalate to an enforced return"
November 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Absolutely shocking. This government won’t achieve ‘decency’ over ‘division’ by trying to be Reform Lite
I fucking don't. Unbelievably callous.
Asked if Keir Starmer believes British people want to "see refugee children pulled out of school and deported after 10 years in this country”, his spokesman says that “what the British public wants and what this government was elected on a mandate to deliver was to secure our borders"
November 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I fucking don't. Unbelievably callous.
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I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
November 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
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Shabana Mahmood on the BBC this morning talking about desperate people fleeing war and persecution as being given a "golden ticket" and "handouts" and saying she's got a "moral mission" to take them away from them
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Shabana Mahmood and the Politics of Extortion
Labour's strategy of telling its supporters to back Reform-style policies, or get a Reform Government, is the politics of the protection racket and it is not going to work
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Shabana Mahmood on the BBC this morning talking about desperate people fleeing war and persecution as being given a "golden ticket" and "handouts" and saying she's got a "moral mission" to take them away from them
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
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What on earth was the reason for the 3 line whip to vote this down? The Labour party supported the swift brick amendment when it was tabled on Conservative government legislation in 2023. Why has it gone from supporting swift bricks in opposition to imposing a 3 line whip to block them in government
In 2023, the Labour party supported mandating swift bricks, whipping FOR the swifts brick amendment. 2 years later, the same Ministers in charge of Housing put a 3 line whip (the most extreme block) AGAINST swift bricks. Listen to the strength of support in this powerful speech.
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
What on earth was the reason for the 3 line whip to vote this down? The Labour party supported the swift brick amendment when it was tabled on Conservative government legislation in 2023. Why has it gone from supporting swift bricks in opposition to imposing a 3 line whip to block them in government
When I was in 6th form at my conmprehensive back in the distant day, our amazing English lit teacher arranged with the RSC for Ben Kingsley and Bob Peck (who I adored) to come and perform Act 3 sc.3 of Othello. It was unforgettable and cemented my desire to become an actor. ❤️
This is a terrific idea - may it flourish like a Shakespearean fanfare.
(I first trained as a drama teacher and am horrified at how successive U.K. governments have strangled our schools’ arts curriculum.)
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
(I first trained as a drama teacher and am horrified at how successive U.K. governments have strangled our schools’ arts curriculum.)
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
‘I really enjoyed it’: new RSC curriculum brings Shakespeare’s works to life in UK classrooms
Starting with Macbeth, online platform using rehearsal-based teaching methods aims to transform study of the Bard
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
When I was in 6th form at my conmprehensive back in the distant day, our amazing English lit teacher arranged with the RSC for Ben Kingsley and Bob Peck (who I adored) to come and perform Act 3 sc.3 of Othello. It was unforgettable and cemented my desire to become an actor. ❤️
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For months, ministers have been pushing a false choice between nature and growth.
Now, new research shows just how out of touch they are.
With data from More In Common, it's time to set the record straight. 👇
Now, new research shows just how out of touch they are.
With data from More In Common, it's time to set the record straight. 👇
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
For months, ministers have been pushing a false choice between nature and growth.
Now, new research shows just how out of touch they are.
With data from More In Common, it's time to set the record straight. 👇
Now, new research shows just how out of touch they are.
With data from More In Common, it's time to set the record straight. 👇
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inspired by this, I have done a free extract of this section of the book here. it is about understanding that *with all its problems* the BBC is as important for our intellectual health as the NHS is for our physical health:
naomialderman.substack.com/p/the-bbc-an...
naomialderman.substack.com/p/the-bbc-an...
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
inspired by this, I have done a free extract of this section of the book here. it is about understanding that *with all its problems* the BBC is as important for our intellectual health as the NHS is for our physical health:
naomialderman.substack.com/p/the-bbc-an...
naomialderman.substack.com/p/the-bbc-an...
@margaretatwood.bsky.social on being on 'the wrong side of history' - Word, as the kids say.
November 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM
@margaretatwood.bsky.social on being on 'the wrong side of history' - Word, as the kids say.
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Trojan Wars by Sean Street.
November 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Trojan Wars by Sean Street.
No better First Voice. Ever. RIP Rich ❤️
They’re running Under Milk Wood as originally broadcast, for the first time, this weekend on R4 Extra. Obviously, it’s brilliant. And I highly recommend a listen. It still sounds amazing; truly timeless. The most dated bit is the credits - but, oh, those character names.
November 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
No better First Voice. Ever. RIP Rich ❤️
Omfg. I can't even...
This conversation between ChatGPT and the young man it encouraged to commit suicide is just...my god
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Omfg. I can't even...
Is three hours too long? I'd say yes, but #Stereophonic was still fantastic. Cast, set, costumes (yay 70s kaftans!), music and most importantly, the writing. Hilarious, moving and a proper musician's play even if you're not into Fleetwood Mac (allegedly).👏👏👏
November 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Is three hours too long? I'd say yes, but #Stereophonic was still fantastic. Cast, set, costumes (yay 70s kaftans!), music and most importantly, the writing. Hilarious, moving and a proper musician's play even if you're not into Fleetwood Mac (allegedly).👏👏👏
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Some good news, for anybody that doesn’t want to be strapped to a machine teat and force-fed word gruel for the rest of all time.
Judge rules George R.R. Martin and other authors can sue OpenAI for copyright infringement
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
• Said ChatGPT generated 'Game of Thrones' content similar enough to infringe copyright
• OpenAI’s motion to dismiss was denied
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Some good news, for anybody that doesn’t want to be strapped to a machine teat and force-fed word gruel for the rest of all time.
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On October 31st from 3pm to 4pm, Amnesty International, PEN International and various local branches of PEN will be holding a vigil outside the Mexican Embassy in London in honour of journalists killed in Mexico for their work. All of us who write freely must remember those who risk their lives.
October 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
On October 31st from 3pm to 4pm, Amnesty International, PEN International and various local branches of PEN will be holding a vigil outside the Mexican Embassy in London in honour of journalists killed in Mexico for their work. All of us who write freely must remember those who risk their lives.
Do they sit there counting the number of 'black people on TV'. (Clearly, yes).
Conservative Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp repeatedly refusing to say that he thinks Reform MP Sarah Pochin saying she doesn't like seeing black people on TV was racist.
Says he wouldn't use her "language" but it's right for her to express "legitimate concerns" about migration
Says he wouldn't use her "language" but it's right for her to express "legitimate concerns" about migration
October 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Do they sit there counting the number of 'black people on TV'. (Clearly, yes).
llongyfarchiadau Plaid Cymru ❤️❤️
Labour dealt historic loss in Caerphilly by-election - as Plaid Cymru win seat
Labour had held Caerphilly at every election since it was created in 1999 - as well as the parliamentary seat for over a century
news.sky.com/story/plaid-...
Labour had held Caerphilly at every election since it was created in 1999 - as well as the parliamentary seat for over a century
news.sky.com/story/plaid-...
Labour dealt historic loss in Caerphilly by-election - as Plaid Cymru win seat
Labour had held Caerphilly at every election since it was created in 1999 - as well as the parliamentary seat for over a century. Its candidate received 3,713 votes, and finished in third place.
news.sky.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 AM
llongyfarchiadau Plaid Cymru ❤️❤️
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'Get rid of the migrants or I'll become a migrant' is quite the argument
October 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
'Get rid of the migrants or I'll become a migrant' is quite the argument
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I actually don't know if anyone who hasn't worked with the BBC knows how much threat it's under. I do a lot of stuff for Radio 4 (never been an employee) and about 80% of senior producers and experienced staff have left now. Forced out, offered redundancy, told they'd need to move to Glasgow or go.
Vast areas of Britain will suffer a news/information blackout if the BBC goes. Tech/London Rich men are not interested in running a news operation in Dorset.
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I actually don't know if anyone who hasn't worked with the BBC knows how much threat it's under. I do a lot of stuff for Radio 4 (never been an employee) and about 80% of senior producers and experienced staff have left now. Forced out, offered redundancy, told they'd need to move to Glasgow or go.