David Hendy
@davidhendy.bsky.social
Writer & broadcaster, Prof. Emeritus University of Sussex. The BBC: A People's History, Noise: A Human History, Radio 4.
Writer-in-residence 2026, Gladstone’s Library
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https://societyofauthors.org/soa-member/david-hendy/
Writer-in-residence 2026, Gladstone’s Library
Rep: United Agents
https://societyofauthors.org/soa-member/david-hendy/
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David Hendy
@davidhendy.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Masterclass: Writing with an Ear to Sound with David Hendy - Gladstone's Library
Writing with an Ear to Sound – a writing Masterclass with David Hendy 10.30am-3pm, Saturday 17th January 2026 Join the writer and broadcaster David...
www.gladstoneslibrary.org
As a 2026 Writer-in-Residence at @gladlib.bsky.social I'm doing a 'masterclass'.
It's on writing about sound: exploring ways to bring a richer sensory dimension to writing for the page and writing for radio.
Details - and booking - available here:
www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/master...
It's on writing about sound: exploring ways to bring a richer sensory dimension to writing for the page and writing for radio.
Details - and booking - available here:
www.gladstoneslibrary.org/event/master...
Obviously the most convincing explanation
Hear me out, ok? Leonard was out at midnight litter picking. He slipped down the bank and the bottle he was holding was launched and hit George on the head. While George was unconscious, Hilda came and sharpened her claws on his face. Then Paul on a driving lesson runs George over. #TheArchers
January 1, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Obviously the most convincing explanation
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I have a guide about getting off US tech if that’s still something you want to do in 2026. It’s never too late!
Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
www.disconnect.blog
January 1, 2026 at 6:35 PM
I have a guide about getting off US tech if that’s still something you want to do in 2026. It’s never too late!
Part of a long but important thread.
Europe needs, collectively, to start disengaging from America - and quickly…
Europe needs, collectively, to start disengaging from America - and quickly…
5. Under the Trump administration, the US is no longer an ally of Europe or Canada, it has aligned itself with Russia.
January 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Part of a long but important thread.
Europe needs, collectively, to start disengaging from America - and quickly…
Europe needs, collectively, to start disengaging from America - and quickly…
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📣 Tickets available for Writing with an Ear to Sound, a Masterclass with David Hendy
📆 17 January 10:30am-3pm | 📍 Gladstone's Library | 🎟️ Tickets £70
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📆 17 January 10:30am-3pm | 📍 Gladstone's Library | 🎟️ Tickets £70
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December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📣 Tickets available for Writing with an Ear to Sound, a Masterclass with David Hendy
📆 17 January 10:30am-3pm | 📍 Gladstone's Library | 🎟️ Tickets £70
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📆 17 January 10:30am-3pm | 📍 Gladstone's Library | 🎟️ Tickets £70
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Sunset walk, Lewes
December 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Sunset walk, Lewes
Disappointed the government has caved in to the farming lobby
Inheritance tax for farmers to kick in at £2.5m in government U-turn – UK politics live
Previous policy would have led to inheritance tax being levied on farms valued at over £1m
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Disappointed the government has caved in to the farming lobby
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The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
We’re doomed
When viewing the fake article in Google scholar on my university network, there is a link to access the article via my uni's library. That link sends me to a library page that makes fake article appear real... Turns out library page is made programmatically from info on Google scholar 🤦
December 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We’re doomed
Watching online for the sunrise at Newgrange, Ireland.
A little cloudy at the moment, but hope of the sunlight breaking through shortly.
#NewgrangeSolstice
A little cloudy at the moment, but hope of the sunlight breaking through shortly.
#NewgrangeSolstice
December 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Watching online for the sunrise at Newgrange, Ireland.
A little cloudy at the moment, but hope of the sunlight breaking through shortly.
#NewgrangeSolstice
A little cloudy at the moment, but hope of the sunlight breaking through shortly.
#NewgrangeSolstice
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And *this Sunday*, with the Winter Solstice sunrise, the utterly magical moment of light entering the chamber will be livestreamed, as usual (weather permitting!). Also as usual, I'll be watching!
Links here: www.gov.ie/en/office-of...
Links here: www.gov.ie/en/office-of...
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
And *this Sunday*, with the Winter Solstice sunrise, the utterly magical moment of light entering the chamber will be livestreamed, as usual (weather permitting!). Also as usual, I'll be watching!
Links here: www.gov.ie/en/office-of...
Links here: www.gov.ie/en/office-of...
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Inside the mother of all Neolithic tombs ... Newgrange in Ireland. This photo, from excavator Michael O'Kelly's book, shows the chamber (with spiral carving) that is illuminated via the famous roofbox opening at winter solstice. A 5,200-yr-old celebration of the return of the sun. #TombTuesday
December 16, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Inside the mother of all Neolithic tombs ... Newgrange in Ireland. This photo, from excavator Michael O'Kelly's book, shows the chamber (with spiral carving) that is illuminated via the famous roofbox opening at winter solstice. A 5,200-yr-old celebration of the return of the sun. #TombTuesday
‘The Israeli military killed six Palestinians, including a baby, who were in a school that sheltered displaced people in Gaza City on Friday … The attack brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israel to 401 since the October ceasefire took effect.’
‘Ceasefire’?
‘Ceasefire’?
Israeli troops kill six Palestinians sheltering in Gaza school, say hospital chiefs
Attack brings total numbers of Palestinians killed by Israel to 401 since October ceasefire took effect
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
‘The Israeli military killed six Palestinians, including a baby, who were in a school that sheltered displaced people in Gaza City on Friday … The attack brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israel to 401 since the October ceasefire took effect.’
‘Ceasefire’?
‘Ceasefire’?
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‘Hans Keller invented a composer, Piotr Zak, and transmitted one of his pieces. In fact, “Mobile for Tape and Percussion” was created by Keller walking around a studio striking a collection of musical instruments at random.’
Susannah Clapp on musical hoaxes.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Susannah Clapp on musical hoaxes.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Susannah Clapp · Not Quite Music
In The Madman’s Library, Edward Brooke-Hitching asked if a work of literature written on a shirt could be called a...
www.lrb.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
‘Hans Keller invented a composer, Piotr Zak, and transmitted one of his pieces. In fact, “Mobile for Tape and Percussion” was created by Keller walking around a studio striking a collection of musical instruments at random.’
Susannah Clapp on musical hoaxes.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Susannah Clapp on musical hoaxes.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
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In case you haven't already seen posts about this horror show of a publishing contract. The commentary here and in other threads is an tutorial in spotting red flags, and this sort of deal is something no author should EVER sign.
"In the event that the Author is unable or unwilling to continue the series for any reason—including, but not limited to, health concerns, personal circumstances, or death—the Publisher shall retain the right to produce derivative works based on the original Work and its universe."
Behold, if you will, the...astonishing...contract from Shadow Light Press. A rolling 10-year term...payment on profit (but only after costs are recouped)...appropriation of the author's universe if they can't continue the series...and more www.reddit.com/r/Progressio...
December 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
In case you haven't already seen posts about this horror show of a publishing contract. The commentary here and in other threads is an tutorial in spotting red flags, and this sort of deal is something no author should EVER sign.
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Even by my low expectations for Kemi Badenoch ‘violence against women and girls is something done by immigrants and nobody else’ has shocked me.
Dog-whistle and factually incorrect. Ladies, raise your hand if you were sexually assaulted by a boy at school? I’d wager this or a family member is most women’s first experience of sexual violence
December 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Even by my low expectations for Kemi Badenoch ‘violence against women and girls is something done by immigrants and nobody else’ has shocked me.
Good health.
A salary.
A salary.
December 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Good health.
A salary.
A salary.
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There is a causal link between conflict in Middle East & surges in UK antisemitism (CST).
We don't then say: OK, what policy would these antisemites prefer! (We should have the right policy on its merits)
If a causal link between high immig/asylum and racist slurs, similar principles should apply
We don't then say: OK, what policy would these antisemites prefer! (We should have the right policy on its merits)
If a causal link between high immig/asylum and racist slurs, similar principles should apply
December 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
There is a causal link between conflict in Middle East & surges in UK antisemitism (CST).
We don't then say: OK, what policy would these antisemites prefer! (We should have the right policy on its merits)
If a causal link between high immig/asylum and racist slurs, similar principles should apply
We don't then say: OK, what policy would these antisemites prefer! (We should have the right policy on its merits)
If a causal link between high immig/asylum and racist slurs, similar principles should apply
Four years ago today: a last day on campus, packing up my office, and saying goodbye to academic life.
December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Four years ago today: a last day on campus, packing up my office, and saying goodbye to academic life.
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'On “X”, Doyle followed Elon Musk, Nigel Farage, Andrew Tate, and a random small time, seemingly right wing commentor, as well as several cryptocurrency accounts. He only followed 11 accounts, half of which were far right.'
@penhemingway.bsky.social @northwestbylines.co.uk
@penhemingway.bsky.social @northwestbylines.co.uk
The Liverpool Victory Parade – Paul Doyle sentenced
The day 'family man' and 'ex Royal Marine' Paul Doyle lost it during the Liverpool Victory Parade will stay with us forever
northwestbylines.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
'On “X”, Doyle followed Elon Musk, Nigel Farage, Andrew Tate, and a random small time, seemingly right wing commentor, as well as several cryptocurrency accounts. He only followed 11 accounts, half of which were far right.'
@penhemingway.bsky.social @northwestbylines.co.uk
@penhemingway.bsky.social @northwestbylines.co.uk
A century of the arts on the BBC - my long-read-archive-mash-up to mark Jane Austen’s 250th birthday
Clips galore, and featuring, among others:
Workers’ Playtime, Under Milk Wood, Quatermass, John Peel, Annie Nightingale, Jacob Bronowski, The Choir, Late Junction, and Terry Eagleton
Clips galore, and featuring, among others:
Workers’ Playtime, Under Milk Wood, Quatermass, John Peel, Annie Nightingale, Jacob Bronowski, The Choir, Late Junction, and Terry Eagleton
Austen 250 - Cultivating the Nation
A brief trip through a century of ‘the arts’ on the BBC
www.bbc.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A century of the arts on the BBC - my long-read-archive-mash-up to mark Jane Austen’s 250th birthday
Clips galore, and featuring, among others:
Workers’ Playtime, Under Milk Wood, Quatermass, John Peel, Annie Nightingale, Jacob Bronowski, The Choir, Late Junction, and Terry Eagleton
Clips galore, and featuring, among others:
Workers’ Playtime, Under Milk Wood, Quatermass, John Peel, Annie Nightingale, Jacob Bronowski, The Choir, Late Junction, and Terry Eagleton
Maybe the BBC should also counter-sue Trump for the way he’s libelled the Corporation on countless occasions?
BBC vows to defend itself in $10bn Donald Trump lawsuit
President claims broadcaster ‘intentionally, maliciously and deceptively’ edited 6 January speech before Capitol attack
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Maybe the BBC should also counter-sue Trump for the way he’s libelled the Corporation on countless occasions?
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WTF are we doing here, BBC?
December 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
WTF are we doing here, BBC?
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Everything is #content
Fascism is on the rise, the cost of living is higher than ever, the NHS is still in the shitter and people are scared, tired, and furious with a useless failure of a government, but don’t worry! If you live in the cosseted political media bubble, 2026 is going to be WILD. Fuck off.
December 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Everything is #content
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“Last year, London recorded the fewest number of homicides of under-25s for more than two decades. Figures this year show a 50 per cent reduction on last year’s 22-year low and the lowest number of teenage homicides since 2012.”
December 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“Last year, London recorded the fewest number of homicides of under-25s for more than two decades. Figures this year show a 50 per cent reduction on last year’s 22-year low and the lowest number of teenage homicides since 2012.”
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“The new figures show there were 70 homicides in London between 1st January and 30th September 2025, lower than the same period in every year since 2003 - and a 16 per cent reduction compared to the same period last year.”
December 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
“The new figures show there were 70 homicides in London between 1st January and 30th September 2025, lower than the same period in every year since 2003 - and a 16 per cent reduction compared to the same period last year.”