Keith Knight
@keithjknight.bsky.social
Retired. Rejoiner. VdGG & Peter Hammill. Gigs, films, SF. Bath City FC and Somerset CCC. Reading Pepys’ diary daily.
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So this morning I get an urgent email for a same day cardiology appointment at my local treatment centre.
I was surprised (and alarmed) but fine. I moved things around and went there a few minutes ago.
Only there was no real appointment. The receptionist said I wasn't supposed to receive any 1/
I was surprised (and alarmed) but fine. I moved things around and went there a few minutes ago.
Only there was no real appointment. The receptionist said I wasn't supposed to receive any 1/
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
So this morning I get an urgent email for a same day cardiology appointment at my local treatment centre.
I was surprised (and alarmed) but fine. I moved things around and went there a few minutes ago.
Only there was no real appointment. The receptionist said I wasn't supposed to receive any 1/
I was surprised (and alarmed) but fine. I moved things around and went there a few minutes ago.
Only there was no real appointment. The receptionist said I wasn't supposed to receive any 1/
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Tatsuya Nakadai (1932–2025)
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Tatsuya Nakadai (1932–2025)
Stepping stones in the village of Bruton in Somerset. I’m not risking it.
November 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Stepping stones in the village of Bruton in Somerset. I’m not risking it.
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery - which is very much worth a visit - has a small exhibition on of Turner paintings of the area. Hers a watercolour he did of St Mary Redcliffe when he was 16.
November 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Bristol Museum and Art Gallery - which is very much worth a visit - has a small exhibition on of Turner paintings of the area. Hers a watercolour he did of St Mary Redcliffe when he was 16.
The only Jack deJohnette performance I know well is on The Hapless Child and he is sensational. RIP.
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The only Jack deJohnette performance I know well is on The Hapless Child and he is sensational. RIP.
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It's finally happened.
Christmas cancelled in Kent because Operation Raise the Colours tatty lamp post flags prevent the Christmas lights going up.
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
Christmas cancelled in Kent because Operation Raise the Colours tatty lamp post flags prevent the Christmas lights going up.
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
a white flag with a red cross on it is waving in the wind
ALT: a white flag with a red cross on it is waving in the wind
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November 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It's finally happened.
Christmas cancelled in Kent because Operation Raise the Colours tatty lamp post flags prevent the Christmas lights going up.
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
Christmas cancelled in Kent because Operation Raise the Colours tatty lamp post flags prevent the Christmas lights going up.
www.harrietshamparishcouncil.gov.uk/community/ha...
The Hamnet memorial in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare is buried.
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Hamnet memorial in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare is buried.
What a filmmaker.
Peter Watkins, 1935-2025
The maverick filmmaker and pioneer of the docudrama, whose anti-establishment works redefined political cinema and challenged the very language of mass media, has died aged 90
www.bfi.org.uk/features/pet...
The maverick filmmaker and pioneer of the docudrama, whose anti-establishment works redefined political cinema and challenged the very language of mass media, has died aged 90
www.bfi.org.uk/features/pet...
Peter Watkins obituary: radical British filmmaker behind The War Game and Punishment Park
The maverick filmmaker and pioneer of the docudrama, whose anti-establishment works redefined political cinema and challenged the very language of mass media, has died aged 90.
www.bfi.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 6:15 PM
What a filmmaker.
Published just in time for my birthday, Justin John Doherty’s mammoth exploration of DON’T LOOK NOW. 420 pages with many unpublished photos and documents. Looking forward to delving in.
October 31, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Published just in time for my birthday, Justin John Doherty’s mammoth exploration of DON’T LOOK NOW. 420 pages with many unpublished photos and documents. Looking forward to delving in.
Coming to the end of an extended break in Stratford-upon-Avon. Have been to all the superbly managed Shakespeare sites, seen an excellent Measure to Measure at the RSC, taken a boat trip and been genuinely amazed at the Butterfly Farm (which includes 3m leaf cutter ants).
October 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Coming to the end of an extended break in Stratford-upon-Avon. Have been to all the superbly managed Shakespeare sites, seen an excellent Measure to Measure at the RSC, taken a boat trip and been genuinely amazed at the Butterfly Farm (which includes 3m leaf cutter ants).
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Here Lam explicitly sets out her proposal - which is official Conservative Party policy - to deport long-standing legal permanent residents who have *ever* claimed any benefit, including the state pension or child benefit (even if the child is British), or who earn less than £39K.
October 21, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Here Lam explicitly sets out her proposal - which is official Conservative Party policy - to deport long-standing legal permanent residents who have *ever* claimed any benefit, including the state pension or child benefit (even if the child is British), or who earn less than £39K.
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Tory policy is to revoke permanent residence (ILR) for everybody who does not earn £38k - deporting most nurses who have ILR
This is put in the video as "who is unlikely to contribute more than they cost"
NB: video does not say EU settled status is exempt
No govt since Idi Amin has done this
This is put in the video as "who is unlikely to contribute more than they cost"
NB: video does not say EU settled status is exempt
No govt since Idi Amin has done this
October 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Tory policy is to revoke permanent residence (ILR) for everybody who does not earn £38k - deporting most nurses who have ILR
This is put in the video as "who is unlikely to contribute more than they cost"
NB: video does not say EU settled status is exempt
No govt since Idi Amin has done this
This is put in the video as "who is unlikely to contribute more than they cost"
NB: video does not say EU settled status is exempt
No govt since Idi Amin has done this
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Amazing story in The Times. Reform UK failed to pay VAT to HMRC on its sales (tickets, merchandise). About £400k in all.
Not tax avoidance. Not tax evasion. They just didn't realise when you sell stuff you have to charge VAT.
Not tax avoidance. Not tax evasion. They just didn't realise when you sell stuff you have to charge VAT.
October 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Amazing story in The Times. Reform UK failed to pay VAT to HMRC on its sales (tickets, merchandise). About £400k in all.
Not tax avoidance. Not tax evasion. They just didn't realise when you sell stuff you have to charge VAT.
Not tax avoidance. Not tax evasion. They just didn't realise when you sell stuff you have to charge VAT.
“Our parents aren’t having children…”
RFK Jr: "Today the average teenager in this country has 50% of the sperm count, 50% of the testosterone of a 65 year old man. Our girls are hitting puberty 6 years early ... our parents aren't having children."
October 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
“Our parents aren’t having children…”
The first band I ever saw live in June 1971 was Wishbone Ash and, as it stands, they are currently also the most recent band I’ve seen. My first time in over 50 years.
October 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The first band I ever saw live in June 1971 was Wishbone Ash and, as it stands, they are currently also the most recent band I’ve seen. My first time in over 50 years.
Love this about Diane Keaton from the Guardian:
In 1996, Keaton adopted a daughter, Dexter (named after Cary Grant’s character in The Philadelphia Story)
Farewell.
In 1996, Keaton adopted a daughter, Dexter (named after Cary Grant’s character in The Philadelphia Story)
Farewell.
October 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Love this about Diane Keaton from the Guardian:
In 1996, Keaton adopted a daughter, Dexter (named after Cary Grant’s character in The Philadelphia Story)
Farewell.
In 1996, Keaton adopted a daughter, Dexter (named after Cary Grant’s character in The Philadelphia Story)
Farewell.
Alela Diane leading off a line-up at Hackney Church that is shortly to include The Earlies!
October 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Alela Diane leading off a line-up at Hackney Church that is shortly to include The Earlies!
@alectasker.bsky.social On the other hand…
The Best-Reviewed Movies of 2025 so far: www.metacritic.com/browse/movie...
#3 - Hamnet [90] - "Hamnet is devastating, maybe the most emotionally shattering movie I’ve seen in years." - By Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine (Vulture)
#3 - Hamnet [90] - "Hamnet is devastating, maybe the most emotionally shattering movie I’ve seen in years." - By Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine (Vulture)
October 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
@alectasker.bsky.social On the other hand…
#LFF2026 Kicking off this year’s London Film Festival with Bi Gan’s ‘Resurrection’. On the basis of his previous film, ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ I’m expecting to be confused and awed.
October 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
#LFF2026 Kicking off this year’s London Film Festival with Bi Gan’s ‘Resurrection’. On the basis of his previous film, ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ I’m expecting to be confused and awed.
Last night’s ‘Community Showcase’ at the Grove Theatre Dunstable not only included an excellent performance by my daughter, it also included a performance by compere David Arnold (who is a local lad) of his Bond composition ‘Only Myself to Blame’ previously sung by Scott Walker.
Only Myself To Blame (From "The World Is Not Enough" Soundtrack)
YouTube video by Scott Walker - Topic
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October 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Last night’s ‘Community Showcase’ at the Grove Theatre Dunstable not only included an excellent performance by my daughter, it also included a performance by compere David Arnold (who is a local lad) of his Bond composition ‘Only Myself to Blame’ previously sung by Scott Walker.
Presumably this lot have just caught up with The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963).
October 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Presumably this lot have just caught up with The Small World of Sammy Lee (1963).
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There is a...magnificence...to this
October 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
There is a...magnificence...to this
This Wacky Races film actually looks quite good. Oddly there is no entry for it on IMDb. Source: YouTube share.google/6OCMPC40Hvis...
Wacky Races (2025) | First Live-Action Trailer | Jim Carrey & John Cena | Concept Version
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
This Wacky Races film actually looks quite good. Oddly there is no entry for it on IMDb. Source: YouTube share.google/6OCMPC40Hvis...
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Amazing essay by @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social
Convincingly weaving the connection between literacy, reading, innovation, creativity and public engagement in democracy. And by corollary - the decline of literacy / reading a harbinger of democracy’s fall. Read it.
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Convincingly weaving the connection between literacy, reading, innovation, creativity and public engagement in democracy. And by corollary - the decline of literacy / reading a harbinger of democracy’s fall. Read it.
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The dawn of the post-literate society
And the end of civilisation
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September 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Amazing essay by @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social
Convincingly weaving the connection between literacy, reading, innovation, creativity and public engagement in democracy. And by corollary - the decline of literacy / reading a harbinger of democracy’s fall. Read it.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Convincingly weaving the connection between literacy, reading, innovation, creativity and public engagement in democracy. And by corollary - the decline of literacy / reading a harbinger of democracy’s fall. Read it.
substack.com/home/post/p-...
RIP Tony Harrison, poet and writer of The Mysteries at the National Theatre. I saw all three plays twice, since when they have been the best theatrical experience I’ve ever had and I suspect nothing will now replace them.
September 27, 2025 at 12:35 PM
RIP Tony Harrison, poet and writer of The Mysteries at the National Theatre. I saw all three plays twice, since when they have been the best theatrical experience I’ve ever had and I suspect nothing will now replace them.