James Lark
@jameslark.bsky.social
Composer, writer, teacher. New episodes of my podcast Neurotic Literature arriving soon: https://www.jameslark.co.uk/neuroticliterature
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James Lark
@jameslark.bsky.social
· Nov 5
In FLIGHTS OF FANCY, Alan discovers that his aptitude for predicting airborne calamity is not entirely misplaced...
A story for everyone a little bit afraid of flying.
The new story from #NeuroticLiterature - listen at pod.fo/e/34b8d1
#aeroplane #flying #stories #fiction #podcastfiction #comedy
A story for everyone a little bit afraid of flying.
The new story from #NeuroticLiterature - listen at pod.fo/e/34b8d1
#aeroplane #flying #stories #fiction #podcastfiction #comedy
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Feel if Cabinet wants to ban phones for children, it should start by taking the same medicine for its members and their staff. A couple of months off X and they might all start behaving like human beings again.
UK Labour roaring ahead with its plan for children to be completely banned from any online activity not directly supervised by a qualified adult, while all adults will have their jobs replaced by an AI... so I guess they'll be free to look over kids' shoulders 24/7...
Ban phones throughout the school day, Phillipson tells teachers
The education secretary says phones should not been seen during lessons, breaktimes or lunchtime.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Feel if Cabinet wants to ban phones for children, it should start by taking the same medicine for its members and their staff. A couple of months off X and they might all start behaving like human beings again.
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The BBC has published the video. By framing this as "conflicting accounts" when the video clearly shows some of the core claims ["defensive shots"] to be false, there is a risk of saying that government officials are entitled to their own parallel facts
January 25, 2026 at 10:50 AM
The BBC has published the video. By framing this as "conflicting accounts" when the video clearly shows some of the core claims ["defensive shots"] to be false, there is a risk of saying that government officials are entitled to their own parallel facts
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I’m really quite surprised at the BBC website today. ‘Here is a video, some people say it does not show what it very obviously shows’ is not how you report this.
January 25, 2026 at 9:52 AM
I’m really quite surprised at the BBC website today. ‘Here is a video, some people say it does not show what it very obviously shows’ is not how you report this.
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After the past week, it's now time for the Government to step in on this.
We should be backing the BBC to the hilt. The message should be "we have got your back but you have to get back to journalism without fear or favour. No more fawning. Stand up, do your job."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We should be backing the BBC to the hilt. The message should be "we have got your back but you have to get back to journalism without fear or favour. No more fawning. Stand up, do your job."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out
Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks
www.bbc.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 12:15 PM
After the past week, it's now time for the Government to step in on this.
We should be backing the BBC to the hilt. The message should be "we have got your back but you have to get back to journalism without fear or favour. No more fawning. Stand up, do your job."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We should be backing the BBC to the hilt. The message should be "we have got your back but you have to get back to journalism without fear or favour. No more fawning. Stand up, do your job."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The BBC is lost
The BBC coverage is absolutely terrible.
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
January 24, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The BBC is lost
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BBC having a totally normal one again, granting respectability and credence to their sworn enemies.
January 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM
BBC having a totally normal one again, granting respectability and credence to their sworn enemies.
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Genuinely think this coverage is worthy of formal complaint – and if the BBC doesn’t take it seriously, it should be escalated to Ofcom.
The appearance of caving to the Trump White House, when the BBC is being sued, could be disastrous for public trust.
The appearance of caving to the Trump White House, when the BBC is being sued, could be disastrous for public trust.
The BBC coverage is absolutely terrible.
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
January 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Genuinely think this coverage is worthy of formal complaint – and if the BBC doesn’t take it seriously, it should be escalated to Ofcom.
The appearance of caving to the Trump White House, when the BBC is being sued, could be disastrous for public trust.
The appearance of caving to the Trump White House, when the BBC is being sued, could be disastrous for public trust.
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The BBC coverage is absolutely terrible.
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The BBC coverage is absolutely terrible.
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
I find myself at a children's party that appears to herald the apocalypse
January 24, 2026 at 5:49 PM
I find myself at a children's party that appears to herald the apocalypse
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LABOUR: "We must defeat Reform by stealing all their anti-immigration policies."
LABOUR: "We must defeat the Green Party by ignoring all their pro-immigration policies and calling their leader weird."
LABOUR: "We must defeat the Green Party by ignoring all their pro-immigration policies and calling their leader weird."
January 24, 2026 at 10:49 AM
LABOUR: "We must defeat Reform by stealing all their anti-immigration policies."
LABOUR: "We must defeat the Green Party by ignoring all their pro-immigration policies and calling their leader weird."
LABOUR: "We must defeat the Green Party by ignoring all their pro-immigration policies and calling their leader weird."
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Republish - Transit
Joe, @jameslark.bsky.social @jasonjtt.bsky.social @ianwinterton.bsky.social have a feisty discussion about trains, semen, companion could have beens, a drunk Doctor and some substantial worldbuilding. Consensus? No way!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
Joe, @jameslark.bsky.social @jasonjtt.bsky.social @ianwinterton.bsky.social have a feisty discussion about trains, semen, companion could have beens, a drunk Doctor and some substantial worldbuilding. Consensus? No way!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
January 23, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Republish - Transit
Joe, @jameslark.bsky.social @jasonjtt.bsky.social @ianwinterton.bsky.social have a feisty discussion about trains, semen, companion could have beens, a drunk Doctor and some substantial worldbuilding. Consensus? No way!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
Joe, @jameslark.bsky.social @jasonjtt.bsky.social @ianwinterton.bsky.social have a feisty discussion about trains, semen, companion could have beens, a drunk Doctor and some substantial worldbuilding. Consensus? No way!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
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Republish - Join Joe, @jasonjtt.bsky.social @jameslark.bsky.social @ianwinterton.bsky.social
as we read and critique the very first New Adventure - and it's a Target novel! Brilliant character insight, dynamic Dalek POVs and continuity heaven.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
as we read and critique the very first New Adventure - and it's a Target novel! Brilliant character insight, dynamic Dalek POVs and continuity heaven.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
January 23, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Republish - Join Joe, @jasonjtt.bsky.social @jameslark.bsky.social @ianwinterton.bsky.social
as we read and critique the very first New Adventure - and it's a Target novel! Brilliant character insight, dynamic Dalek POVs and continuity heaven.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
as we read and critique the very first New Adventure - and it's a Target novel! Brilliant character insight, dynamic Dalek POVs and continuity heaven.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
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Being part of this Patreon has proved endlessly rewarding - not just for the content, although that is something that hits a miraculously consistent level of brilliance given the sheer amount that we are lucky enough to be showered with…
Being part of this Patreon has proved endlessly rewarding - not just for the content, although that is something that hits a miraculously consistent level of brilliance given the sheer amount that we are lucky enough to be showered with…
January 21, 2026 at 1:17 PM
From @jameslark.bsky.social
Being part of this Patreon has proved endlessly rewarding - not just for the content, although that is something that hits a miraculously consistent level of brilliance given the sheer amount that we are lucky enough to be showered with…
Being part of this Patreon has proved endlessly rewarding - not just for the content, although that is something that hits a miraculously consistent level of brilliance given the sheer amount that we are lucky enough to be showered with…
My suggestion for these winter evenings is to treat yourself to @ianwinterton.bsky.social's audio adaptation of Ramsey Campbell’s The Hungry Moon. Hugely atmospheric and unnerving, with shades of Nigel Kneale as superstition and religion collide with late 80s nuclear anxiety.
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Ramsey Campbell's THE HUNGRY MOON - full cast audio drama starring Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Louise Jameson and Jemma Moore
In association with Bleak December, Room 5064 are proud to present their full cast audio adaptation of Ramsey Campbell's acclaimed folk horror novel.Starring: Colin Baker, Peter Davison, Louise Jameso...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:35 AM
My suggestion for these winter evenings is to treat yourself to @ianwinterton.bsky.social's audio adaptation of Ramsey Campbell’s The Hungry Moon. Hugely atmospheric and unnerving, with shades of Nigel Kneale as superstition and religion collide with late 80s nuclear anxiety.
payhip.com/b/SrbiG
payhip.com/b/SrbiG
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A genuine breaking story: Nigel Farage has breached the MPs' code of conduct 17 times
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Nigel Farage breaks MPs' code of conduct with 17 breaches
Nigel Farage has breached the MPs' code of conduct 17 times by registering financial interests late. This is a Breaking News story.
www.mirror.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 8:44 AM
A genuine breaking story: Nigel Farage has breached the MPs' code of conduct 17 times
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Well, I'm sure AI can generate a very very tiny if not entirely accurate rendering of a violin to play some derivative and slightly copied sad music
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
AI boom could falter without wider adoption, Microsoft chief Satya Nadella warns
Big tech boss tells delegates at Davos that broader global use is essential if technology is to deliver lasting growth
www.irishtimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Well, I'm sure AI can generate a very very tiny if not entirely accurate rendering of a violin to play some derivative and slightly copied sad music
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It's going to be the universities that can guarantee that there is no AI component of their courses that will win in this game. What employer wants a graduate who hasn't done the work? What student wants a university that doesn't have lecturers giving the courses?
Big announcement from @manchester.ac.uk today:
"The University of Manchester has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, becoming the first university in the world to give Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to every student and colleague."
#GenerativeAI #Research #Manchester
"The University of Manchester has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, becoming the first university in the world to give Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to every student and colleague."
#GenerativeAI #Research #Manchester
World-first AI partnership between The University of Manchester and Microsoft announced
The University of Manchester becomes first university in the world to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to all students and staff.65,000 staff and students will receive full Microsoft ...
www.manchester.ac.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:33 AM
It's going to be the universities that can guarantee that there is no AI component of their courses that will win in this game. What employer wants a graduate who hasn't done the work? What student wants a university that doesn't have lecturers giving the courses?
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Listening to a discussion about AI in university education with Amol Rajan & Prof Duncan Iveston on Radio 4 Today. Too short to get into the nuance of course, but an observation that copilot can do a literate review for you very quickly perfectly illustrates one of my main concerns with AI…1/1
January 19, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Listening to a discussion about AI in university education with Amol Rajan & Prof Duncan Iveston on Radio 4 Today. Too short to get into the nuance of course, but an observation that copilot can do a literate review for you very quickly perfectly illustrates one of my main concerns with AI…1/1
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The Greens appear to be the only party who consistently point out that privatisation is a scam.
These utilities were sold off with no debt, are monopolies, yet strangely they're now saddled with debt but those who run them have become incredibly wealthy at the detriment to everyone else.
These utilities were sold off with no debt, are monopolies, yet strangely they're now saddled with debt but those who run them have become incredibly wealthy at the detriment to everyone else.
Thousands left without water in the middle of winter in the UK. And those same people are now facing a massive bill hike.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
Privatised water is a scam.
I've written to the Prime Minister asking why he won't end this rip off and bring failing South East Water into public hands.
January 15, 2026 at 3:24 PM
The Greens appear to be the only party who consistently point out that privatisation is a scam.
These utilities were sold off with no debt, are monopolies, yet strangely they're now saddled with debt but those who run them have become incredibly wealthy at the detriment to everyone else.
These utilities were sold off with no debt, are monopolies, yet strangely they're now saddled with debt but those who run them have become incredibly wealthy at the detriment to everyone else.
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Reminder that in the UK an incoming radical, populist government would have immediate access to immense, unchecked executive power.
And the current government is doing nothing to protect us from that.
And the current government is doing nothing to protect us from that.
NEW
The UK constitution is even more vulnerable than the US constitution
In the face of an illiberal radical assault, what has happened politically in America could easily happen in the UK
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
The UK constitution is even more vulnerable than the US constitution
In the face of an illiberal radical assault, what has happened politically in America could easily happen in the UK
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
January 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Reminder that in the UK an incoming radical, populist government would have immediate access to immense, unchecked executive power.
And the current government is doing nothing to protect us from that.
And the current government is doing nothing to protect us from that.
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Here’s my illustrated cover version of the Doctor Who EDA book ‘The Burning’. Enjoyed creating this one for The Hamster Book Club, the Doctor Who book review podcast. #doctorwho #doctorwhobook #doctorwhoart #doctorwhofanart #illustration
January 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Here’s my illustrated cover version of the Doctor Who EDA book ‘The Burning’. Enjoyed creating this one for The Hamster Book Club, the Doctor Who book review podcast. #doctorwho #doctorwhobook #doctorwhoart #doctorwhofanart #illustration
Have clothes sizes been radically reappraised? I used to be about as average a medium as could be, but now medium shirts hang off my shoulders with baggy bits around the arms. Small remains too small. Is it assumed that the normal medium upper body now has to account for gym-fuelled bulk...?
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Have clothes sizes been radically reappraised? I used to be about as average a medium as could be, but now medium shirts hang off my shoulders with baggy bits around the arms. Small remains too small. Is it assumed that the normal medium upper body now has to account for gym-fuelled bulk...?
Do I stay in and write or do I go for a wander dilemma
January 14, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Do I stay in and write or do I go for a wander dilemma
Do you think Jonathan Haidt knows that the anxious generation are actually the parents and politicians, and his book title is a smug joke at their expense as they enrich him for bolstering their fears?
January 14, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Do you think Jonathan Haidt knows that the anxious generation are actually the parents and politicians, and his book title is a smug joke at their expense as they enrich him for bolstering their fears?