JOHN NIVEN
@nivenj1.bsky.social
'John Niven is a fucking idiot. Who needs him?'
Michael Winner, RIP.
Michael Winner, RIP.
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We're absolutely delighted to welcome Sophie Heawood and @nivenj1.bsky.social to The Fence as columnists for the print magazine in 2026. Their first outings will be in Issue 27. Subscribe today to get eyes on their words first.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:19 PM
We're absolutely delighted to welcome Sophie Heawood and @nivenj1.bsky.social to The Fence as columnists for the print magazine in 2026. Their first outings will be in Issue 27. Subscribe today to get eyes on their words first.
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@alanparks.bsky.social bought me this (excellent) bootleg for Christmas. Anyway, there’s a great version of Charlie Don’t Surf on it…
‘A one way street in a one horse town,
One way people starting to brag around,
You can laugh, put em down,
These one way people gonna blow us down.’
It’s USA 2026
‘A one way street in a one horse town,
One way people starting to brag around,
You can laugh, put em down,
These one way people gonna blow us down.’
It’s USA 2026
January 16, 2026 at 10:16 AM
@alanparks.bsky.social bought me this (excellent) bootleg for Christmas. Anyway, there’s a great version of Charlie Don’t Surf on it…
‘A one way street in a one horse town,
One way people starting to brag around,
You can laugh, put em down,
These one way people gonna blow us down.’
It’s USA 2026
‘A one way street in a one horse town,
One way people starting to brag around,
You can laugh, put em down,
These one way people gonna blow us down.’
It’s USA 2026
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Time has caught up on Tiger Woods – and it’s cost me.
It once looked as though the master golfer would always be a surefire bet, but an ill-advised punt has left me in the rough.
✍️ @nivenj1.bsky.social
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It once looked as though the master golfer would always be a surefire bet, but an ill-advised punt has left me in the rough.
✍️ @nivenj1.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3LhORLL
Time has caught up on Tiger Woods – and it’s cost me
It once looked as though the master golfer would always be a surefire bet, but an ill-advised punt has left me in the rough
bit.ly
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Time has caught up on Tiger Woods – and it’s cost me.
It once looked as though the master golfer would always be a surefire bet, but an ill-advised punt has left me in the rough.
✍️ @nivenj1.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3LhORLL
It once looked as though the master golfer would always be a surefire bet, but an ill-advised punt has left me in the rough.
✍️ @nivenj1.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3LhORLL
Trump will invade Greenland by the summer. Mark it.
January 4, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Trump will invade Greenland by the summer. Mark it.
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The Fathers by @nivenj1.bsky.social is a bargain £2.19 on Kindle today #affiliatelink
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The Fathers
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December 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The Fathers by @nivenj1.bsky.social is a bargain £2.19 on Kindle today #affiliatelink
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Never thought I’d witness the end of American democracy in real time.
Full blown fascist state now.
Europe is alone.
Full blown fascist state now.
Europe is alone.
January 3, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Never thought I’d witness the end of American democracy in real time.
Full blown fascist state now.
Europe is alone.
Full blown fascist state now.
Europe is alone.
What the actual fuck is going on?
November 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
What the actual fuck is going on?
When the world’s most notorious paedo says you’re a terrible person….
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
When the world’s most notorious paedo says you’re a terrible person….
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Leseempfehlung! (allerdings SZ+), SZ-Gastbeitrag von John Niven @nivenj1.bsky.social
"Der US-Präsident hat den Rücktritt des Chefs der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalt eines anderen Landes [BBC] gefordert – und durchgesetzt. Wie bitte?" 🤯
www.sueddeutsche.de/medien/bbc-d...
"Der US-Präsident hat den Rücktritt des Chefs der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalt eines anderen Landes [BBC] gefordert – und durchgesetzt. Wie bitte?" 🤯
www.sueddeutsche.de/medien/bbc-d...
John Niven über Trump und die BBC: Keine Angst, die Wahrheit zu sagen
Der amerikanische Präsident hat den Rücktritt des Chefs der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalt eines anderen Landes gefordert – und durchgesetzt. Wie bitte?
www.sueddeutsche.de
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Leseempfehlung! (allerdings SZ+), SZ-Gastbeitrag von John Niven @nivenj1.bsky.social
"Der US-Präsident hat den Rücktritt des Chefs der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalt eines anderen Landes [BBC] gefordert – und durchgesetzt. Wie bitte?" 🤯
www.sueddeutsche.de/medien/bbc-d...
"Der US-Präsident hat den Rücktritt des Chefs der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalt eines anderen Landes [BBC] gefordert – und durchgesetzt. Wie bitte?" 🤯
www.sueddeutsche.de/medien/bbc-d...
There are British Trump fans on Twitter openly begging him to sue the BBC so we the tax payer can hand him a few million.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
There are British Trump fans on Twitter openly begging him to sue the BBC so we the tax payer can hand him a few million.
What a time to be alive.
What a time to be alive.
I watched Trump’s entire Capitol speech live. He 100% encouraged what happened. Now people are resigning over saying that?
WHAT THE FUCK?
WHAT THE FUCK?
November 9, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I watched Trump’s entire Capitol speech live. He 100% encouraged what happened. Now people are resigning over saying that?
WHAT THE FUCK?
WHAT THE FUCK?
Really looking forward to this
November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Really looking forward to this
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November 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Delighted to announce I’ll be chatting to @nivenj1.bsky.social about his latest novel, The Fathers, and his career, at Chesham Library on Nov 13.
Tickets here: buckinghamshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
Tickets here: buckinghamshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
October 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Delighted to announce I’ll be chatting to @nivenj1.bsky.social about his latest novel, The Fathers, and his career, at Chesham Library on Nov 13.
Tickets here: buckinghamshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
Tickets here: buckinghamshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spyd...
I'm genuinely worried about things going south at the No Kings protests in US today. Trump is begging for a reason to trigger Insurrection Act. Not beyond belief there'll be Agent Provocateurs in the crowds. One Battle After Another for real.
October 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I'm genuinely worried about things going south at the No Kings protests in US today. Trump is begging for a reason to trigger Insurrection Act. Not beyond belief there'll be Agent Provocateurs in the crowds. One Battle After Another for real.
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“A brilliant time capsule. Debsey writes wonderfully” @nivenj1.bsky.social
“A pure delight”
Mark Ellen
“An inspiring, insightful read”
Lucy O’Brien
“A vivid, rollercoaster read. Highly recommended”
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
OUT TOMORROW
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@debseyonbass.bsky.social
“A pure delight”
Mark Ellen
“An inspiring, insightful read”
Lucy O’Brien
“A vivid, rollercoaster read. Highly recommended”
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
OUT TOMORROW
amzn.eu/d/e54ADyT
@debseyonbass.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
“A brilliant time capsule. Debsey writes wonderfully” @nivenj1.bsky.social
“A pure delight”
Mark Ellen
“An inspiring, insightful read”
Lucy O’Brien
“A vivid, rollercoaster read. Highly recommended”
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
OUT TOMORROW
amzn.eu/d/e54ADyT
@debseyonbass.bsky.social
“A pure delight”
Mark Ellen
“An inspiring, insightful read”
Lucy O’Brien
“A vivid, rollercoaster read. Highly recommended”
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
OUT TOMORROW
amzn.eu/d/e54ADyT
@debseyonbass.bsky.social
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"THERE IS A SUBMARINE BEHIND YOU". "Aye,aye,in a minute"
Dad loving "The Fathers". Cheers @nivenj1.bsky.social
Dad loving "The Fathers". Cheers @nivenj1.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
"THERE IS A SUBMARINE BEHIND YOU". "Aye,aye,in a minute"
Dad loving "The Fathers". Cheers @nivenj1.bsky.social
Dad loving "The Fathers". Cheers @nivenj1.bsky.social
Tylenol surely about to sue Trump and RFK into oblivion?
September 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Tylenol surely about to sue Trump and RFK into oblivion?
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Live Radio 4 Bookclub recording in Glasgow on Friday with the legendary @nivenj1.bsky.social John Niven for his 2008 debut Kill Your Friends. If you wanna be in the audience, message me and I’ll put you on the list. Should be a cracker!
September 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Live Radio 4 Bookclub recording in Glasgow on Friday with the legendary @nivenj1.bsky.social John Niven for his 2008 debut Kill Your Friends. If you wanna be in the audience, message me and I’ll put you on the list. Should be a cracker!
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Thank you @nivenj1.bsky.social What a book The Fathers is. You had me at 'howling pizza'. A genuinely great Glasgow novel..bravo 👌
September 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Thank you @nivenj1.bsky.social What a book The Fathers is. You had me at 'howling pizza'. A genuinely great Glasgow novel..bravo 👌
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@nivenj1.bsky.social Ffs, John. Needed a trigger warning on the audio version of Fathers. Was walking the dog this morning and reached the 🍇 scene. Luckily, nobody saw me greetin' my eyes out.
Amazing writing, though. 👌
Amazing writing, though. 👌
September 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
@nivenj1.bsky.social Ffs, John. Needed a trigger warning on the audio version of Fathers. Was walking the dog this morning and reached the 🍇 scene. Luckily, nobody saw me greetin' my eyes out.
Amazing writing, though. 👌
Amazing writing, though. 👌
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@nivenj1.bsky.social I’m a new dad in my 40s and have just literally been stopped dead in my tracks upon reaching the end of Part 2 of The Fathers. I’ve never had such a physical reaction to a book before. Why did you have to do it??!! I shall read on…
September 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
@nivenj1.bsky.social I’m a new dad in my 40s and have just literally been stopped dead in my tracks upon reaching the end of Part 2 of The Fathers. I’ve never had such a physical reaction to a book before. Why did you have to do it??!! I shall read on…