Lisa Holdsworth
@lisaholdsworth.bsky.social
TV Writer: Midsomer, Midwife, ACGAS and Dreamers in 2025.
DREAMERS AVAILABLE TO STREAM ON C4 FROM 30TH MARCH
WGGB, RTS and Leeds Care Leavers Christmas.
DREAMERS AVAILABLE TO STREAM ON C4 FROM 30TH MARCH
WGGB, RTS and Leeds Care Leavers Christmas.
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I try to separate the art from the artist but I don't think I can enjoy Budgie the Helicopter after this, I'm sorry.
January 31, 2026 at 9:02 AM
I try to separate the art from the artist but I don't think I can enjoy Budgie the Helicopter after this, I'm sorry.
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The @societyofauthors.bsky.social and other creatives orgs have launched a new report showing the calamitous impact of generative AI on the creative sector. It's doing so much damage.
#JusticeForCreators
societyofauthors.org/2026/01/30/b...
#JusticeForCreators
societyofauthors.org/2026/01/30/b...
January 30, 2026 at 11:48 AM
The @societyofauthors.bsky.social and other creatives orgs have launched a new report showing the calamitous impact of generative AI on the creative sector. It's doing so much damage.
#JusticeForCreators
societyofauthors.org/2026/01/30/b...
#JusticeForCreators
societyofauthors.org/2026/01/30/b...
We’ve lost an icon today.
Reveal Catherine Ohara GIF
Alt: Reveal Catherine O’Hara in her papal robes from David and Patrick’s wedding.
media.tenor.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:15 PM
We’ve lost an icon today.
Chef’s kiss. No notes.
January 30, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Chef’s kiss. No notes.
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january 30th: a partially formed mr. blobby stands by the perimeter fence and screams for thirty seconds before disappearing
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 AM
january 30th: a partially formed mr. blobby stands by the perimeter fence and screams for thirty seconds before disappearing
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friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there
January 29, 2026 at 9:34 PM
friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there
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Please, you know what to do. Every pre-order is a boost. With an independent bookshop if you can, but really, anywhere is good...thank you.
January 29, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Please, you know what to do. Every pre-order is a boost. With an independent bookshop if you can, but really, anywhere is good...thank you.
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How soon we forget that Fatima’s already been in training for 6 years…
January 28, 2026 at 11:54 AM
How soon we forget that Fatima’s already been in training for 6 years…
Or... hear me out.. we could spend the money this will cost on improving the pathetic mental health provision for young people to mitigate the damage that the tech bros continue to do to our kids. Just a thought.
This useless fucking government deserve everything they get at the ballot box in May.
This useless fucking government deserve everything they get at the ballot box in May.
BREAKING: Free AI training will be offered to every adult in the UK, with short courses to teach people how to use simple AI tools effectively in the workplace.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall tells #BBCBreakfast about the scheme
January 28, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Or... hear me out.. we could spend the money this will cost on improving the pathetic mental health provision for young people to mitigate the damage that the tech bros continue to do to our kids. Just a thought.
This useless fucking government deserve everything they get at the ballot box in May.
This useless fucking government deserve everything they get at the ballot box in May.
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While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Shut it, Tesco Express Eva Braun.
January 27, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Shut it, Tesco Express Eva Braun.
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Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
I see that after a relatively positive week for Starmer on the international stage, he simply couldn’t resist the urge to come home and shoot himself right through the foot. The fucking idiot.
January 25, 2026 at 12:41 PM
I see that after a relatively positive week for Starmer on the international stage, he simply couldn’t resist the urge to come home and shoot himself right through the foot. The fucking idiot.
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The script meeting.
January 25, 2026 at 8:29 AM
The script meeting.
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Screenwriters generate billions in the economic value of culture around the world. Letting AI companies build products by stealing their work without authorization threatens jobs, livelihoods, and long-standing protections. #StealingIsntInnovation
January 22, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Screenwriters generate billions in the economic value of culture around the world. Letting AI companies build products by stealing their work without authorization threatens jobs, livelihoods, and long-standing protections. #StealingIsntInnovation
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genuinely stunning image
January 24, 2026 at 1:37 AM
genuinely stunning image
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one of the best things ever
January 23, 2026 at 10:08 PM
one of the best things ever
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Feedback opportunity for UK writers, opening in March (get that script ready now!)
SCRIPT CALLOUTS 2026
This year our callouts are aimed at writers from under-represented groups. By under-represented we mean writers from any of the following groups - Black British, Black Irish, British Asian, British M...
www.tallstorypictures.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Feedback opportunity for UK writers, opening in March (get that script ready now!)
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I'd rather Britain had wind farms than depend on the US, Russia and Saudi Arabia for oil
January 22, 2026 at 10:08 AM
I'd rather Britain had wind farms than depend on the US, Russia and Saudi Arabia for oil
Hear me out…
Nobel Peace Prize but with a smidge of novichok.
Nobel Peace Prize but with a smidge of novichok.
January 22, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Hear me out…
Nobel Peace Prize but with a smidge of novichok.
Nobel Peace Prize but with a smidge of novichok.
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I’ve added the script for Wake Up Dead Man to my site. This is the final shooting script, so it has stuff that was cut and moved around, which I always think is more interesting to see than a conformed cleaned up version. Enjoy! www.rian-johnson.com/screenplays
rcjohnso / scripts
Free screenplays for Brick, Brothers Bloom and Looper.
www.rian-johnson.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:23 AM
I’ve added the script for Wake Up Dead Man to my site. This is the final shooting script, so it has stuff that was cut and moved around, which I always think is more interesting to see than a conformed cleaned up version. Enjoy! www.rian-johnson.com/screenplays
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No, authors aren't burnt out because "writing without AI is slow"
We're burnt out because we're paid dirt so we need day jobs to survive
We're burnt out because we're paid dirt so we need day jobs to survive
August 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
No, authors aren't burnt out because "writing without AI is slow"
We're burnt out because we're paid dirt so we need day jobs to survive
We're burnt out because we're paid dirt so we need day jobs to survive
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"Look, I get it, he's mental but what the fuck do you want me to do?"
- Labour +45%
- Labour +45%
January 20, 2026 at 10:31 AM
"Look, I get it, he's mental but what the fuck do you want me to do?"
- Labour +45%
- Labour +45%