Dirk Maggs
@dirkmaggs.bsky.social
#1 New York Times Audio Bestseller. Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, Superman, Batman (BBC Radio); Alien, The Sandman (Audible) and many other audio productions. Writes. Directs. Plays Drums.
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Great thread about how cutting a character out of a script can change vital dynamics. While I’m here let me assure you Biggs is still with us - the great Garrick Hagon played Wesley Dodds in our audio KINGDOM COME last year (here with RtoL Lorelei King, myself & sound engineer Wilfredo Acosta).
February 12, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Great thread about how cutting a character out of a script can change vital dynamics. While I’m here let me assure you Biggs is still with us - the great Garrick Hagon played Wesley Dodds in our audio KINGDOM COME last year (here with RtoL Lorelei King, myself & sound engineer Wilfredo Acosta).
Give Leslie the right script and he was peerless. (More gags in one ad than in the latest Naked Gun movie.)
February 12, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Give Leslie the right script and he was peerless. (More gags in one ad than in the latest Naked Gun movie.)
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“I urge the government to back the World Service, to act decisively and confidently about what we can achieve in this space, and to act soon”
- Tim Davie, BBC Director-General.
A dire warning about the World Service running out of money in just 7 weeks time.
- Tim Davie, BBC Director-General.
A dire warning about the World Service running out of money in just 7 weeks time.
BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie
As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:32 PM
“I urge the government to back the World Service, to act decisively and confidently about what we can achieve in this space, and to act soon”
- Tim Davie, BBC Director-General.
A dire warning about the World Service running out of money in just 7 weeks time.
- Tim Davie, BBC Director-General.
A dire warning about the World Service running out of money in just 7 weeks time.
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People of Britain! This Wednesday you can catch my R4 special Eleanor & Pals, a character comedy show starring me and Zara Gladman, and featuring everyone's favourite sad man, Craig!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Eleanor & Pals
Comedian Eleanor Morton brings her hilarious online comedy characters and pals to Radio 4.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 11:55 AM
People of Britain! This Wednesday you can catch my R4 special Eleanor & Pals, a character comedy show starring me and Zara Gladman, and featuring everyone's favourite sad man, Craig!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
I think I had this once and the ointment stings like crazy.
He was convicted of murder and placed a curse on the judge and jury!
THE SPANIARD'S CURSE (1958) 4:55pm #LeePatterson #TonyWright #MichaelHorden #SusanBeaumont thriller #TPTVsubtitles
THE SPANIARD'S CURSE (1958) 4:55pm #LeePatterson #TonyWright #MichaelHorden #SusanBeaumont thriller #TPTVsubtitles
February 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
I think I had this once and the ointment stings like crazy.
10 years ago this week we were recording ALIEN OUT OF THE SHADOWS at Audible Studios in London.
February 10, 2026 at 2:09 PM
10 years ago this week we were recording ALIEN OUT OF THE SHADOWS at Audible Studios in London.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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Honoured to be a part of this
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Honoured to be a part of this
Well that’s the last way I’d hold the headshell to drop onto the relevant point on the disc for a start.
February 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Well that’s the last way I’d hold the headshell to drop onto the relevant point on the disc for a start.
Seconded.
The best Epstein account I’ve read so far: about the place of the women in those men’s world
Sex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club
Files reveal a world of flattery and fratboy tones, where rich men are cultivated and women provide services
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Seconded.
Fun fact - when his AAF orchestra (complete with strings) came to Britain, wartime bandleader Major Glenn Miller's commanding officer was a certain Lt. Col. David Niven. Photo taken at the Bedford Corn Exchange, July 1944. Miller was lost on a flight to Paris that December*.
February 6, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Fun fact - when his AAF orchestra (complete with strings) came to Britain, wartime bandleader Major Glenn Miller's commanding officer was a certain Lt. Col. David Niven. Photo taken at the Bedford Corn Exchange, July 1944. Miller was lost on a flight to Paris that December*.
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Don’t forget you have until 6th March if you want to enter this year’s New Comedy Writing competition! Find out more at davidnobbsmemorialtrust.org.uk
February 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Don’t forget you have until 6th March if you want to enter this year’s New Comedy Writing competition! Find out more at davidnobbsmemorialtrust.org.uk
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Yes, quite. It's the biggest scandal of this administration, so far, probably. It's an average Tuesday under Johnson.
OK this makes me extremely angry. Has everyone forgotten the massive profiteering from thousands of avoidable pandemic deaths?? The unconstitutional suspension of parliament to force through an act of nationalist destruction that cost our children their future??
“It’s potentially the biggest political scandal of this century”
As MPs force Keir Starmer to publish files about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador Skys Beth Rigby provides a detailed summary of how we got here
As MPs force Keir Starmer to publish files about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador Skys Beth Rigby provides a detailed summary of how we got here
February 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Yes, quite. It's the biggest scandal of this administration, so far, probably. It's an average Tuesday under Johnson.
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My latest
The Mandelson debacle is the worst UK political scandal of this century. But few political scandals also have great constitutional significance. This one does, writes dag
The prime minister has lost the trust of the Commons on national security
MPs have defeated a government they no longer trust on matters of the highest importance
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 1:31 PM
My latest
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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That‘s the spirit.
February 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
That‘s the spirit.
Closest casting I’ve seen yet
February 5, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Closest casting I’ve seen yet
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After this swam into my brain last night (unbidden, if you will, but clearly there are neural pathways that divert here at the slightest nudge), it occurred to me that a few people may not have experienced it. Put that hot drink down. Now. Yes before you start reading.
February 5, 2026 at 7:48 AM
After this swam into my brain last night (unbidden, if you will, but clearly there are neural pathways that divert here at the slightest nudge), it occurred to me that a few people may not have experienced it. Put that hot drink down. Now. Yes before you start reading.
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America, you have done some silly things recently, but failing to elect this man is right up there.
February 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
America, you have done some silly things recently, but failing to elect this man is right up there.
Wonderful Ellen, of our three-in-one sisters, the Hecatae in Sandman.
Happy Birthday to 🇬🇧 British theatre, film and television actress, director, producer and narrator #EllenThomas born #OnThisDay in 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
February 4, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Wonderful Ellen, of our three-in-one sisters, the Hecatae in Sandman.
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What an amazing experience to be in the Bake Off tent and go eye to eye with Hollywood and make him eat my wares. All for stand up to cancer! Apparently they filmed it too. To find out more about Stand Up To Cancer and how you can donate, visit su2c.org.uk. On TV soon!
February 3, 2026 at 9:23 AM
What an amazing experience to be in the Bake Off tent and go eye to eye with Hollywood and make him eat my wares. All for stand up to cancer! Apparently they filmed it too. To find out more about Stand Up To Cancer and how you can donate, visit su2c.org.uk. On TV soon!
Not To Be Missed. I directed Wil in Act III of our audio production of The Sandman and he is one of the finest voice artists I have had the pleasure of working with.
Listen to the story that shaped a generation. Decades after starring in Stand By Me, the film adaptation of THE BODY, Wil Wheaton lends his voice to an all new recording of the audiobook. Pre-order your copy and start listening March 24, 2026.
February 2, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Not To Be Missed. I directed Wil in Act III of our audio production of The Sandman and he is one of the finest voice artists I have had the pleasure of working with.
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Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Definitely seems like they destroyed the country on purpose.
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One more, from her SCTV days.
January 31, 2026 at 3:23 PM
One more, from her SCTV days.
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