Mike Philpott
@mikephilpott.bsky.social
Writer and PR consultant. Ex-BBC News. Hennessy Award winner. Novel Purblind available at www.wordforward.co.uk
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Yup it is.
The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine is Waterstones Irish Book of the Year
The Benefactors by Wendy Erskine is Waterstones Irish Book of the Year
Books newsletter: a wrap of the latest news and preview of tomorrow’s pages
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November 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Yup it is.
Grandson James makes his (brief) TV debut tonight in the wonderful Trespasses on Channel 4. Here he is on set with his dad Adam, First Assistant Director. If you listen carefully you might hear my voice as a newsreader, too.
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Grandson James makes his (brief) TV debut tonight in the wonderful Trespasses on Channel 4. Here he is on set with his dad Adam, First Assistant Director. If you listen carefully you might hear my voice as a newsreader, too.
@junec.bsky.social Hi June, just got the email containing your Personal Anthology. I’ve read a few (such as Bullet in the Brain and Fox 8) but thanks for introducing me to the others.
October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@junec.bsky.social Hi June, just got the email containing your Personal Anthology. I’ve read a few (such as Bullet in the Brain and Fox 8) but thanks for introducing me to the others.
I’ll be in conversation with Mark Carruthers and Colin Davidson on Dec 2, courtesy of @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social
Really looking forward to this very special event. Tickets are selling fast. Get yours at
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
Really looking forward to this very special event. Tickets are selling fast. Get yours at
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
October 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I’ll be in conversation with Mark Carruthers and Colin Davidson on Dec 2, courtesy of @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social
Really looking forward to this very special event. Tickets are selling fast. Get yours at
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
Really looking forward to this very special event. Tickets are selling fast. Get yours at
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
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We had a wonderful evening with #IrishBookWeek ambassador @sheilawriter.bsky.social last night. Sheila chatted openly and warmly with @mikephilpott.bsky.social
and spent time signing and posing for photos with her army of fans! It was just lovely to be in her company ♥️
and spent time signing and posing for photos with her army of fans! It was just lovely to be in her company ♥️
October 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We had a wonderful evening with #IrishBookWeek ambassador @sheilawriter.bsky.social last night. Sheila chatted openly and warmly with @mikephilpott.bsky.social
and spent time signing and posing for photos with her army of fans! It was just lovely to be in her company ♥️
and spent time signing and posing for photos with her army of fans! It was just lovely to be in her company ♥️
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Tomorrow evening, an actual legend of Irish fiction will be in Dromore! Join us for an evening with @sheilawriter.bsky.social chatting with @mikephilpott.bsky.social. Plus, I've just remembered that tomorrow is my birthday so you absolutely must come along!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
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October 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Tomorrow evening, an actual legend of Irish fiction will be in Dromore! Join us for an evening with @sheilawriter.bsky.social chatting with @mikephilpott.bsky.social. Plus, I've just remembered that tomorrow is my birthday so you absolutely must come along!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
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Can we take a moment to talk about our event with @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social...
Everyone was absolutely enthralled and could have sat until morning listening to Wendy chat to @mikephilpott.bsky.social about her work, her influences, and what's next. When I grow up, I want to be as cool as Wendy!
Everyone was absolutely enthralled and could have sat until morning listening to Wendy chat to @mikephilpott.bsky.social about her work, her influences, and what's next. When I grow up, I want to be as cool as Wendy!
October 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Can we take a moment to talk about our event with @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social...
Everyone was absolutely enthralled and could have sat until morning listening to Wendy chat to @mikephilpott.bsky.social about her work, her influences, and what's next. When I grow up, I want to be as cool as Wendy!
Everyone was absolutely enthralled and could have sat until morning listening to Wendy chat to @mikephilpott.bsky.social about her work, her influences, and what's next. When I grow up, I want to be as cool as Wendy!
What a magnificent evening’s conversation with the wonderful @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social organised by @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social One of those guests you just feel lucky to have met.
October 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
What a magnificent evening’s conversation with the wonderful @wednesdayerskin.bsky.social organised by @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social One of those guests you just feel lucky to have met.
@ronanhession.bsky.social Hi Rónán, just watched the first three episodes of Leonard and Hungry Paul. What beautiful, slow-paced, heartfelt television. Nothing will ever top the book, but they’ve certainly done it justice.
October 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
@ronanhession.bsky.social Hi Rónán, just watched the first three episodes of Leonard and Hungry Paul. What beautiful, slow-paced, heartfelt television. Nothing will ever top the book, but they’ve certainly done it justice.
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I will again say that my favourite way of telling someone to fuck off in French (often chanted to opposition crowds at football games) is rentre chez toi, ta mère a fait des gaufres. It means "go back home, your mother made you waffles"
October 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I will again say that my favourite way of telling someone to fuck off in French (often chanted to opposition crowds at football games) is rentre chez toi, ta mère a fait des gaufres. It means "go back home, your mother made you waffles"
Watch out for this in a couple of months’ time. One of the Guardian’s autumn TV highlights. @louisekennedy.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Watch out for this in a couple of months’ time. One of the Guardian’s autumn TV highlights. @louisekennedy.bsky.social
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Another autumn event added! On Mon 6th Oct, it will be a real pleasure to welcomeStephen Travers (Miami Showband)to Dromore to chat with @mikephilpott.bsky.social about his new book, The Bass Player. This will be one not to be missed!
Tickets 👇
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Tickets 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
August 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Another autumn event added! On Mon 6th Oct, it will be a real pleasure to welcomeStephen Travers (Miami Showband)to Dromore to chat with @mikephilpott.bsky.social about his new book, The Bass Player. This will be one not to be missed!
Tickets 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
Tickets 👇
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
My most treasured possession. It was extremely rare for him to sign an autograph in case they were sold on eBay.
August 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
My most treasured possession. It was extremely rare for him to sign an autograph in case they were sold on eBay.
So sorry to learn of the death of Commander Jim Lovell, one of the bravest of the brave. Had the honour of meeting him in 2004, when he told me he was sorry the Apollo 13 story overshadowed the achievements of Apollo 8, the first time humans had reached the moon.
August 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
So sorry to learn of the death of Commander Jim Lovell, one of the bravest of the brave. Had the honour of meeting him in 2004, when he told me he was sorry the Apollo 13 story overshadowed the achievements of Apollo 8, the first time humans had reached the moon.
Thought for the day.
July 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Thought for the day.
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i saw this man tie a damsel to the train tracks while wearing a top hat
July 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
i saw this man tie a damsel to the train tracks while wearing a top hat
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Say hello to the ✨LIMITED EDITION✨ #BooksAreMyBag tote for #BookshopDay (11 Oct)! Designed by Ashwin Chacko, this one is a beauty! £15.99 — BUT you can pre-order now for just £12.99!
Perfect for books, snacks, or a small cat -it's your choice.
bridgebooksdromore.co.uk/product/limi...
Perfect for books, snacks, or a small cat -it's your choice.
bridgebooksdromore.co.uk/product/limi...
July 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Say hello to the ✨LIMITED EDITION✨ #BooksAreMyBag tote for #BookshopDay (11 Oct)! Designed by Ashwin Chacko, this one is a beauty! £15.99 — BUT you can pre-order now for just £12.99!
Perfect for books, snacks, or a small cat -it's your choice.
bridgebooksdromore.co.uk/product/limi...
Perfect for books, snacks, or a small cat -it's your choice.
bridgebooksdromore.co.uk/product/limi...
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June 28, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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This is the last thing the BBC needs
June 17, 2025 at 5:44 AM
This is the last thing the BBC needs
Not sure this is something I’d be crowing about.
June 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Not sure this is something I’d be crowing about.
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I’ll be in Dromore Cathedral as part of the #DromoreBookFestival tomorrow evening to mark the launch of The One You Least Suspect at 7.30pm with the brilliant Stuart Neville and
@bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social Tickets available here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/co-...
@bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social Tickets available here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/co-...
www.ticketsource.co.uk
May 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I’ll be in Dromore Cathedral as part of the #DromoreBookFestival tomorrow evening to mark the launch of The One You Least Suspect at 7.30pm with the brilliant Stuart Neville and
@bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social Tickets available here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/co-...
@bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social Tickets available here:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/co-...
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This should be a fascinating event at #DromoreBookFestival with two former BBC colleagues! Tickets available here 👇 @mikephilpott.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
April 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This should be a fascinating event at #DromoreBookFestival with two former BBC colleagues! Tickets available here 👇 @mikephilpott.bsky.social
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
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Got to pick a sister event, which the code will also work with.
Sarah Gilmartin, Caoilinn Hughes and @garrettcarr.bsky.social in conversation with @mikephilpott.bsky.social will be a very special evening.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
Sarah Gilmartin, Caoilinn Hughes and @garrettcarr.bsky.social in conversation with @mikephilpott.bsky.social will be a very special evening.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
www.ticketsource.co.uk
April 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Got to pick a sister event, which the code will also work with.
Sarah Gilmartin, Caoilinn Hughes and @garrettcarr.bsky.social in conversation with @mikephilpott.bsky.social will be a very special evening.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
Sarah Gilmartin, Caoilinn Hughes and @garrettcarr.bsky.social in conversation with @mikephilpott.bsky.social will be a very special evening.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books...
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Two weeks today 😱
The nerves have really started to kick in. If you want to help settle them, you could book a ticket...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
The nerves have really started to kick in. If you want to help settle them, you could book a ticket...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
April 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Two weeks today 😱
The nerves have really started to kick in. If you want to help settle them, you could book a ticket...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
The nerves have really started to kick in. If you want to help settle them, you could book a ticket...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/bridge-books
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I'll be at the Irish Literary Salon in London tomorrow evening with Annie Macmanus and Michael Magee.
There will also be music from Maria Kelly.
Click below for tickets 🎟️
londonirishcentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
There will also be music from Maria Kelly.
Click below for tickets 🎟️
londonirishcentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
April 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'll be at the Irish Literary Salon in London tomorrow evening with Annie Macmanus and Michael Magee.
There will also be music from Maria Kelly.
Click below for tickets 🎟️
londonirishcentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
There will also be music from Maria Kelly.
Click below for tickets 🎟️
londonirishcentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...