Helen Purvis
@helenpurvis.bsky.social
Agent, Knight Ayton Management
Representing news, current affairs & factual broadcasters. Former TV Asst Producer.
Representing news, current affairs & factual broadcasters. Former TV Asst Producer.
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Presenting our 2024 BBC News/Channel 4 News musical Christmas collaboration. Ciaran Jenkins and I perform In The Bleak Midwinter. Wherever you are in the world, whatever you may be celebrating, our very best wishes. @c4ciaran.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social @petroc.bsky.social
In The Bleak Midwinter - Ciaran and Steve (cello and piano)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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December 25, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Presenting our 2024 BBC News/Channel 4 News musical Christmas collaboration. Ciaran Jenkins and I perform In The Bleak Midwinter. Wherever you are in the world, whatever you may be celebrating, our very best wishes. @c4ciaran.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social @petroc.bsky.social
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I’m on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social discussing Black Friday frenzy at 7.15am. Are you ever getting a good deal…?
November 29, 2024 at 7:07 AM
I’m on @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social discussing Black Friday frenzy at 7.15am. Are you ever getting a good deal…?
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Tonight’s episode of A History of Royal Scandals is all about the relationship between the royals and money. With stories of Elizabeth I, George IV and Henry VIII, we head to Longleat, Hampton Court, Brighton Pavilion and the remains of Merton Abbey. It’s at 9pm on More4; do tune in.
November 26, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Tonight’s episode of A History of Royal Scandals is all about the relationship between the royals and money. With stories of Elizabeth I, George IV and Henry VIII, we head to Longleat, Hampton Court, Brighton Pavilion and the remains of Merton Abbey. It’s at 9pm on More4; do tune in.
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Exclusive on tonight’s @Channel4News: a man raped as a teenager by a vicar tells us how Archbishops and bishops failed him over many decades and calls for the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell to quit.
November 26, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Exclusive on tonight’s @Channel4News: a man raped as a teenager by a vicar tells us how Archbishops and bishops failed him over many decades and calls for the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell to quit.
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Back in the Good Morning Britain chair tomorrow.
Hope Kate Garraway is feeling especially patient!
See you at 6am 👋
Hope Kate Garraway is feeling especially patient!
See you at 6am 👋
November 21, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Back in the Good Morning Britain chair tomorrow.
Hope Kate Garraway is feeling especially patient!
See you at 6am 👋
Hope Kate Garraway is feeling especially patient!
See you at 6am 👋
Beethoven by the @londonsymphony.bsky.social at the @barbican.bsky.social tonight, conducted by Ben Gernon.
November 21, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Beethoven by the @londonsymphony.bsky.social at the @barbican.bsky.social tonight, conducted by Ben Gernon.
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EXCLUSIVE tonight: author of bombshell report into the Smyth Church abuse scandal speaks for the first time, telling Channel 4 News Justin Welby's resignation should be just the start of a fundamental overhaul
November 20, 2024 at 6:43 PM
EXCLUSIVE tonight: author of bombshell report into the Smyth Church abuse scandal speaks for the first time, telling Channel 4 News Justin Welby's resignation should be just the start of a fundamental overhaul
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Tonight’s episode of A History of Royal Scandals is all about Crime. 9pm. More4.
November 19, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Tonight’s episode of A History of Royal Scandals is all about Crime. 9pm. More4.
The railway platform in my rural location is a sea of khaki green #farmersprotest
November 19, 2024 at 8:09 AM
The railway platform in my rural location is a sea of khaki green #farmersprotest
Jane and Fi talk to @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social on today’s Off Air podcast and it’s a good’un.
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A very low squat and a very fast get up (with Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb)
Podcast Episode · Off Air... with Jane and Fi · 18/11/2024 · 37m
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November 18, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Jane and Fi talk to @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social on today’s Off Air podcast and it’s a good’un.
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An astonishing and yet empathetic interview by @cathynewman.bsky.social
Exclusive on tonight’s @Channel4News : John Smyth’s son - and one of his earliest victims - talks for the first time about growing up with the man who became the church of England’s most prolific abuser.
November 18, 2024 at 9:00 PM
An astonishing and yet empathetic interview by @cathynewman.bsky.social
Can menopause be paused or stopped? Looking forward to hearing @laralewington.bsky.social investigate tomorrow on #Radio4.
November 17, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Can menopause be paused or stopped? Looking forward to hearing @laralewington.bsky.social investigate tomorrow on #Radio4.
Wolf Hall is just exquisite. Ep 2 on iPlayer now.
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www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Wolf Hall - The Mirror and the Light: 2. Obedience
As the dissolution of the monasteries gathers speed, Cromwell makes a personal pilgrimage to Shaftesbury Abbey to speak with a young nun, who profoundly shakes his view of himself.
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November 17, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Wolf Hall is just exquisite. Ep 2 on iPlayer now.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Series 2 of Everone Else Burns is seriously funny and worth a watch
@channel4tv.bsky.social
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@channel4tv.bsky.social
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Everyone Else Burns
Sitcom about an ultra-religious family from Manchester, starring Simon Bird
www.channel4.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Series 2 of Everone Else Burns is seriously funny and worth a watch
@channel4tv.bsky.social
www.channel4.com/programmes/e...
@channel4tv.bsky.social
www.channel4.com/programmes/e...
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The story that started with a letter in the post. I’ve written for The Sunday Times on the Channel 4 News investigation into John Smyth’s sadistic abuse. Read here:
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/h...
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/h...
How I exposed the scandal that brought down Justin Welby
The investigation into John Smyth’s abuse that triggered Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation started with an envelope in the post eight years ago
www.thetimes.com
November 16, 2024 at 11:50 PM
The story that started with a letter in the post. I’ve written for The Sunday Times on the Channel 4 News investigation into John Smyth’s sadistic abuse. Read here:
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/h...
www.thetimes.com/uk/article/h...
After a remarkable week, @cathynewman.bsky.social writes in The Sunday Times about her @channel4news.bsky.social
investigation into John Smyth that led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
@thetimes.com
investigation into John Smyth that led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
@thetimes.com
November 17, 2024 at 9:16 AM
After a remarkable week, @cathynewman.bsky.social writes in The Sunday Times about her @channel4news.bsky.social
investigation into John Smyth that led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
@thetimes.com
investigation into John Smyth that led to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
@thetimes.com
This time last year we took a little trip to #Blackpool to cheer on client Angela Rippon who was dancing at the famous Tower Ballroom on #Strictly
November 16, 2024 at 4:27 PM
This time last year we took a little trip to #Blackpool to cheer on client Angela Rippon who was dancing at the famous Tower Ballroom on #Strictly
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About to talk about food with @DanSaladinoUK @BBCr4today. Do listen in !
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BBC Radio 4 - The Food Programme, Frankopan on Food
Peter Frankopan, author of Silk Roads and Earth Transformed, on food, history & the future
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM
About to talk about food with @DanSaladinoUK @BBCr4today. Do listen in !
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Hello! Right now on Radio 4 Extra they’re playing a documentary I made 5 years ago about why comedy writers love history - you can listen in the BBC SOUNDS app if you rewind to the beginning
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Radio 4 Extra - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to BBC Radio 4 Extra on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Hello! Right now on Radio 4 Extra they’re playing a documentary I made 5 years ago about why comedy writers love history - you can listen in the BBC SOUNDS app if you rewind to the beginning
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Incredible series worth your time to watch. Jaw dropping and sensitive at the same time. #lucan #BBC
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Lucan - Series 1: 1. The Evidence
Hampshire builder Neil Berriman discovers he is the son of the nanny murdered by Lucan and starts to investigate. He finds evidence that suggests the aristocrat escaped to Africa.
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November 16, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Incredible series worth your time to watch. Jaw dropping and sensitive at the same time. #lucan #BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Just joined. Best signposter of accounts to follow so far? Step forward @gregjenner.bsky.social
November 16, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Just joined. Best signposter of accounts to follow so far? Step forward @gregjenner.bsky.social