Clair Woodward
@clairywoowoo.bsky.social
Writer, ideas person, loather of people who think you like their dog as much as you do. Audio previewer for Sunday Times Culture; comment for The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/author/clair-woodward
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The Saudi regime has executed Abdullah al-Derazi, under 18 at the time of his alleged crimes, linked to him attending demonstrations against the regime.
In August, the Saudis had executed Jabal Labbad, also arrested as a minor, in his case for attending demonstrations and funerals.
In August, the Saudis had executed Jabal Labbad, also arrested as a minor, in his case for attending demonstrations and funerals.
Saudi regime executes another child offender for attending protests
Amnesty said that the execution of Abdullah was just one of a long line of executions
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The Saudi regime has executed Abdullah al-Derazi, under 18 at the time of his alleged crimes, linked to him attending demonstrations against the regime.
In August, the Saudis had executed Jabal Labbad, also arrested as a minor, in his case for attending demonstrations and funerals.
In August, the Saudis had executed Jabal Labbad, also arrested as a minor, in his case for attending demonstrations and funerals.
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It takes an obscene amount of hubris to lecture the BBC when you have The Telegraph’s record on truth-telling.
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
The Telegraph’s BBC hypocrisy
A paper that knows a thing or two about editorial f*ck-ups...
writesbright.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It takes an obscene amount of hubris to lecture the BBC when you have The Telegraph’s record on truth-telling.
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
Some of the paper’s errors this year are so bad they’re almost laughable 👇🏻
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I'm at the dentist, and they've put an artsy print of a molar next to a bunch of lilies on a small table and it feels like I'm at a funeral for a tooth
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I'm at the dentist, and they've put an artsy print of a molar next to a bunch of lilies on a small table and it feels like I'm at a funeral for a tooth
Written by a bloke, who attacks both overly sexy and frumpy clothes. He doesn't seem to like any clothes that women wear for practical reasons. It's not even funny. www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/fa...
11 things we men secretly HATE that women LOVE to wear
I am, I concede, an unlikely commentator on fashion. In fact those who know me will doubtless laugh at the very idea.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Written by a bloke, who attacks both overly sexy and frumpy clothes. He doesn't seem to like any clothes that women wear for practical reasons. It's not even funny. www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/fa...
Excellent read, particularly on how Gibb and Goodman behaved when at the Beeb.
The reaction to the Panorama edit has been nothing short of hysterical. Yes the BBC has some impartiality problems. But its biggest isn't the one you think.
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
New piece from me.
open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...
The truth about impartiality at the BBC
And the hysteria of the current "crisis"
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Excellent read, particularly on how Gibb and Goodman behaved when at the Beeb.
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Please performatively read my novel.
My latest novel My Life in Orbit is out now. richardblandford.blogspot.com/2024/03/my-l...
November 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Please performatively read my novel.
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BREAKING:
A whistleblower tells House Judiciary Democrats that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is in the process of seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from Donald Trump. tinyurl.com/582addcc
A whistleblower tells House Judiciary Democrats that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is in the process of seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from Donald Trump. tinyurl.com/582addcc
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
BREAKING:
A whistleblower tells House Judiciary Democrats that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is in the process of seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from Donald Trump. tinyurl.com/582addcc
A whistleblower tells House Judiciary Democrats that convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is in the process of seeking a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence from Donald Trump. tinyurl.com/582addcc
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'The Rowers.' (1924) Manuel Losada is one of the key names in the modern Basque painting of the early 20thC - his work was praised by both Gauguin and Degas, and one can argue, there is a certain Degas-like expression of movement in this picture.
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
'The Rowers.' (1924) Manuel Losada is one of the key names in the modern Basque painting of the early 20thC - his work was praised by both Gauguin and Degas, and one can argue, there is a certain Degas-like expression of movement in this picture.
This woman at October Films is: "responsible for the day to day running of the company and has managerial oversight of all productions through to Delivery", so I'd like to hear her take on the Panorama about Trump which her company produced. octoberfilms.co.uk/about/#/jane...
octoberfilms.co
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This woman at October Films is: "responsible for the day to day running of the company and has managerial oversight of all productions through to Delivery", so I'd like to hear her take on the Panorama about Trump which her company produced. octoberfilms.co.uk/about/#/jane...
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When Boris Johnson was Prime Minister one of his senior advisers confided to me that one of the only things in politics his boss actually cared about was “killing off the BBC”.
Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
The BBC’s Attempts to Appease the 'Right-Wing Coup' Against It Are Now Seeding Its Own Destruction
By attempting to appease those forces seeking to destroy them, the BBC has helped trigger a crisis that now threatens its very future, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
When Boris Johnson was Prime Minister one of his senior advisers confided to me that one of the only things in politics his boss actually cared about was “killing off the BBC”.
Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
I've read this feature about 27, 000 times. At least she's recycling. Also, glad you can afford to move to Hampstead now. www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/ar...
I left London for Somerset... but I've had it with rural life
In hindsight, the main problem with my vision of country life is that it was formed in childhood. It was a time when my family were happiest.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I've read this feature about 27, 000 times. At least she's recycling. Also, glad you can afford to move to Hampstead now. www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/ar...
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Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year.
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year
It is paying £41m to the Japanese-owned company Fujitsu to use the Horizon system until March 2027.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year.
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
PO to pay £41m to Fujitsu.
Fujitsu was instrumental in persecution of innocent postmasters. £1.2bn compensation paid from public purse. More to follow. Fujitsu haven't paid a penny, no one has been charged.
Why is Fujitsu being rewarded?
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Good morning readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
In the towns near Ukraine's frontline, Russian FPV drones hunt civilians, a new tactic called a "human safari".
Yana, who lives in Kherson, regularly sees these drones and the damage they cause.
In the towns near Ukraine's frontline, Russian FPV drones hunt civilians, a new tactic called a "human safari".
Yana, who lives in Kherson, regularly sees these drones and the damage they cause.
Russia’s disturbing human ‘safaris’
Violating the laws of war, Russians have created a sick game of hunting civilians with FPV drones near the frontline. We take you behind the scenes, to the people most affected.
www.counteroffensive.news
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Good morning readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
In the towns near Ukraine's frontline, Russian FPV drones hunt civilians, a new tactic called a "human safari".
Yana, who lives in Kherson, regularly sees these drones and the damage they cause.
In the towns near Ukraine's frontline, Russian FPV drones hunt civilians, a new tactic called a "human safari".
Yana, who lives in Kherson, regularly sees these drones and the damage they cause.
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"A tax on extreme wealth isn’t just about raising money; it’s about restoring fairness and showing that the government stands with the many, not the few." - PMUK's Phil White writes in @labourlist.bsky.social
https://labourlist.pulse.ly/peyg6orcjp
https://labourlist.pulse.ly/peyg6orcjp
'Raising taxes on the wealthy isn't just about the money' - LabourList
A wealth tax can raise revenue, show moral leadership, and prove the government stands for fairness, says Phil White of Patriotic Millionaires UK.
labourlist.pulse.ly
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
"A tax on extreme wealth isn’t just about raising money; it’s about restoring fairness and showing that the government stands with the many, not the few." - PMUK's Phil White writes in @labourlist.bsky.social
https://labourlist.pulse.ly/peyg6orcjp
https://labourlist.pulse.ly/peyg6orcjp
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If you don’t like the BBC, I suggest that you go to America and watch their TV for a day. It gives you a migraine. The BBC also keeps the standards of the other outlets relatively high. If you think we watch shit now, imagine it with no BBC. And they actually care about drama, children’s, factual.
November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you don’t like the BBC, I suggest that you go to America and watch their TV for a day. It gives you a migraine. The BBC also keeps the standards of the other outlets relatively high. If you think we watch shit now, imagine it with no BBC. And they actually care about drama, children’s, factual.
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Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
The terrible thing is, this doesn't surprise me. When I was working in Birmingham recently, I've never seen so many people who were obviously homeless, or with mental health or addiction issues as I did in the immediate area of where this poor woman was murdered.
City centre stab victin named as man appears in court charged with murder
Woman fatally stabbed in the neck identified in court as Katie Fox as Djeison Rafael, 21, appeared before a district judge
www.birminghammail.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The terrible thing is, this doesn't surprise me. When I was working in Birmingham recently, I've never seen so many people who were obviously homeless, or with mental health or addiction issues as I did in the immediate area of where this poor woman was murdered.
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Incredible that Robbie Gibb - most influential person on BBC board by many accounts and from journalists I speak in BBC - was involved in setting up GB News.
GB News of course has breached Ofcom rules on *multiple* occasions - no sign of resignations though
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
GB News of course has breached Ofcom rules on *multiple* occasions - no sign of resignations though
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Enforced veganism’: Ofcom lets GB News flout accuracy rules, say climate campaigners
Exclusive: Regulator has received 1,221 complaints about UK broadcasters since 2020 but found no breaches of its code
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Incredible that Robbie Gibb - most influential person on BBC board by many accounts and from journalists I speak in BBC - was involved in setting up GB News.
GB News of course has breached Ofcom rules on *multiple* occasions - no sign of resignations though
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
GB News of course has breached Ofcom rules on *multiple* occasions - no sign of resignations though
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Can't stop rolling my eyes whilst reading a piece in which Farage attacks the BBC - the same body which has given him so much coverage. Twat.
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Can't stop rolling my eyes whilst reading a piece in which Farage attacks the BBC - the same body which has given him so much coverage. Twat.
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Funko may die but it's mountain range of pointless plastic with be in our hearts & landfill for thousands of years 💗
Funko admits “substantial doubt” it can continue as a going concern amid crashing sales and mounting debt.
The Pop! maker warns of potential loan defaults without fresh funding or a buyout, after a 14% sales drop and $250M in obligations.
#Funko #PopVinyl #GoingConcern
The Pop! maker warns of potential loan defaults without fresh funding or a buyout, after a 14% sales drop and $250M in obligations.
#Funko #PopVinyl #GoingConcern
November 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Funko may die but it's mountain range of pointless plastic with be in our hearts & landfill for thousands of years 💗
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The supposed leader of the free world just read out “I, and state your name…”.
I mean, when are the aliens coming?
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I mean, when are the aliens coming?
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November 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The supposed leader of the free world just read out “I, and state your name…”.
I mean, when are the aliens coming?
bsky.app/profile/acyn...
I mean, when are the aliens coming?
bsky.app/profile/acyn...
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What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
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This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
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The BBC is now in a fight for its life. It enemies will be happy www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
The BBC is in a fight for its survival
The BBC only has itself to blame for its handling of a serious error in a documentary on Trump. But its demise—as the US media landscape shows—would l...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The BBC is now in a fight for its life. It enemies will be happy www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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May now make it my life's work to track down and restage the lost theatrical classic 'Robinson Crusoe in Space, starring Jimmy Cricket'
🎭 PantoSplaining is here! 🎭
It's out now, and it's in-vision so you can see the poster (with visual aids) as you listen.
open.spotify.com/episode/1GzP...
youtu.be/ovYesOJsi88?...
..or wherever you get your podcasts! Just search PantoSplaining!
It's out now, and it's in-vision so you can see the poster (with visual aids) as you listen.
open.spotify.com/episode/1GzP...
youtu.be/ovYesOJsi88?...
..or wherever you get your podcasts! Just search PantoSplaining!
PantoSplaining - The Pilot Episode
YouTube video by ALFsplaining
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
May now make it my life's work to track down and restage the lost theatrical classic 'Robinson Crusoe in Space, starring Jimmy Cricket'