Sarah Dempster
@dempster2000.bsky.social
Writer of nonsenses for “the wireless”, contributor to Private Eye & the Guardian. I like books.
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Sarah Dempster
@dempster2000.bsky.social
· Jul 29
TV’s best (and worst) historical epics: from Wolf Hall to I, Claudius
TV’s best (and worst) historical epics: from Wolf Hall to I, Claudius
Sweeping dramas set in days of yore are everywhere. But which are some of the finest television ever created? And which are little more than an excuse to show naked backsides?
www.theguardian.com
I’ve written about TV’s best and worst historical epics
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was tim davie wearing a poppy when he resigned
November 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
was tim davie wearing a poppy when he resigned
“WE REMEM WILL BEP THEM”
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“WE REMEM WILL BEP THEM”
a touching tribute to our saviour, the lord jesus crust
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
a touching tribute to our saviour, the lord jesus crust
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I lived in Norfolk for a number of years and still like to tap into its madness from time to time.
November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I lived in Norfolk for a number of years and still like to tap into its madness from time to time.
One of the things I appreciate most about living in Norfolk is the fact that it induces a near-constant state of bewilderment. 1/3
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
One of the things I appreciate most about living in Norfolk is the fact that it induces a near-constant state of bewilderment. 1/3
Ludwig van Beakhoven
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Ludwig van Beakhoven
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It’s 6 November, and you know what that means, don’t you? YES, THAT’S RIGHT. It’s the 156th anniversary of the death of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s pet wombat
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
It’s 6 November, and you know what that means, don’t you? YES, THAT’S RIGHT. It’s the 156th anniversary of the death of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s pet wombat
I’ve written about Game of Wool.
Game of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter review – Tom Daley is a twinkling, passionate joy of a presenter
Game of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter review – Tom Daley is a twinkling, passionate joy of a presenter
The ex-diver is so fantastic that this needle-based Bake Off wannabe is 80% better every time he’s on screen. He absolutely makes this show
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I’ve written about Game of Wool.
Craig Revel Horwood’s transformation into an occult bookshop owner in an Amicus portmanteau appears to be entering its imperial phase.
November 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Craig Revel Horwood’s transformation into an occult bookshop owner in an Amicus portmanteau appears to be entering its imperial phase.
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I’ve written about the return of The Witcher.
The Witcher season four review – Liam Hemsworth is as charismatic as a bollard in a wig
The Witcher season four review – Liam Hemsworth is as charismatic as a bollard in a wig
The replacement that Netflix has chosen for lead actor Henry Cavill is utterly lacking in his predecessor’s likability. The ex-Neighbours actor is a scowling lunk who brings a wildly uneven vibe to this fantasy drama
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I’ve written about the return of The Witcher.
I’ve written about the return of The Witcher.
The Witcher season four review – Liam Hemsworth is as charismatic as a bollard in a wig
The Witcher season four review – Liam Hemsworth is as charismatic as a bollard in a wig
The replacement that Netflix has chosen for lead actor Henry Cavill is utterly lacking in his predecessor’s likability. The ex-Neighbours actor is a scowling lunk who brings a wildly uneven vibe to this fantasy drama
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I’ve written about the return of The Witcher.
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I’ve written about wonderful new comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul
Leonard and Hungry Paul review – this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life
Alex Lawther and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell star in this adaptation of Rónán Hession’s understated 2019 novel. Its quiet celebration of the gentle life is the opposite of today’s frantic TV – even if it does...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I’ve written about wonderful new comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul
The People’s Nonce, here, dressed as the Woking branch of Hobbycraft
October 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The People’s Nonce, here, dressed as the Woking branch of Hobbycraft
I’ve written about wonderful new comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul
Leonard and Hungry Paul review – this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life
Alex Lawther and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell star in this adaptation of Rónán Hession’s understated 2019 novel. Its quiet celebration of the gentle life is the opposite of today’s frantic TV – even if it does...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I’ve written about wonderful new comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul
Curry & Chips (LWT, 1969)
October 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Curry & Chips (LWT, 1969)
7 reasons why The Thing (1982) is a Christmas film:
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
October 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
7 reasons why The Thing (1982) is a Christmas film:
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
If eating scotch eggs in an Austin Allegro had a face.
October 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
If eating scotch eggs in an Austin Allegro had a face.
A dating app for cockneys in trilbies called Mindr
October 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A dating app for cockneys in trilbies called Mindr
Another outing for Dirty Harry. The sickest of 70s masterpieces.
October 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Another outing for Dirty Harry. The sickest of 70s masterpieces.
Starmer captured here seconds before conducting a colonoscopy
October 6, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Starmer captured here seconds before conducting a colonoscopy
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This is not just about me or my book. This is about respecting and valuing actual journalism. Our ideas, our contacts, our ethics, our reputations, our hard work – that’s how stories like those in my book first come to light. If you don’t respect or value any of that, what do you respect and value?
A post about Novel Audio, Chris Atkins and their podcast on EMI and Terra Firma.
October 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
This is not just about me or my book. This is about respecting and valuing actual journalism. Our ideas, our contacts, our ethics, our reputations, our hard work – that’s how stories like those in my book first come to light. If you don’t respect or value any of that, what do you respect and value?
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I’ve written about Waldemar Januszczak’s new documentary, “Art’s Most Erotic”
Art’s Most Erotic review – unequivocally filthy TV
Art’s Most Erotic review – unequivocally filthy TV
Art critic Waldemar Januszczak’s Sky documentary is a blisteringly explicit look at the depiction of sex from the giant penises of Pompeii to Shunga porn and Indian love temples. Avert your eyes, prudes!
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I’ve written about Waldemar Januszczak’s new documentary, “Art’s Most Erotic”
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It's International Coffee Day. A moment to put our caffeine-based differences aside and unite against our common enemy: soup.
October 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
It's International Coffee Day. A moment to put our caffeine-based differences aside and unite against our common enemy: soup.
I’ve written about Waldemar Januszczak’s new documentary, “Art’s Most Erotic”
Art’s Most Erotic review – unequivocally filthy TV
Art’s Most Erotic review – unequivocally filthy TV
Art critic Waldemar Januszczak’s Sky documentary is a blisteringly explicit look at the depiction of sex from the giant penises of Pompeii to Shunga porn and Indian love temples. Avert your eyes, prudes!
www.theguardian.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
I’ve written about Waldemar Januszczak’s new documentary, “Art’s Most Erotic”