Rachel Parris
@rachelparris.bsky.social
Comedy, Music, Improv, Writing.
Latest book “Introducing Mrs Collins” out Nov 6 / available to pre-order now
Latest book “Introducing Mrs Collins” out Nov 6 / available to pre-order now
I’m in PETWORTH tonight chatting about Jane Austen and my book. If you live nearby, come!
November 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I’m in PETWORTH tonight chatting about Jane Austen and my book. If you live nearby, come!
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Went to see @marcusbrig.bsky.social last night. He’s still knocking it out of the park. Thought provoking, top class comedy.
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Went to see @marcusbrig.bsky.social last night. He’s still knocking it out of the park. Thought provoking, top class comedy.
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If you want kids to read:
-Reopen the closed libraries
-Give them free books
-Sponsor author visits in schools with high % pupil premium or FSM students
-Work on adult literacy
Then Y8s will have a chance of passing this test
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
-Reopen the closed libraries
-Give them free books
-Sponsor author visits in schools with high % pupil premium or FSM students
-Work on adult literacy
Then Y8s will have a chance of passing this test
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Bridget Phillipson ‘ready to take on unions’ over year 8 reading tests
Education secretary says mandatory test needed to tackle ‘shocking outcomes’ for many working-class children
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
If you want kids to read:
-Reopen the closed libraries
-Give them free books
-Sponsor author visits in schools with high % pupil premium or FSM students
-Work on adult literacy
Then Y8s will have a chance of passing this test
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
-Reopen the closed libraries
-Give them free books
-Sponsor author visits in schools with high % pupil premium or FSM students
-Work on adult literacy
Then Y8s will have a chance of passing this test
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The assumption appears to be that ordinary voters will be cowed, obsequious, and unwilling to challenge autocracy, just like the billionaires, business leaders, media executives, and other leading institutions of civil society, which have decided that fighting back is “not worth the hassle.”
November 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The assumption appears to be that ordinary voters will be cowed, obsequious, and unwilling to challenge autocracy, just like the billionaires, business leaders, media executives, and other leading institutions of civil society, which have decided that fighting back is “not worth the hassle.”
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He could have commented on the dangers of a president vowing to punish an entire city because he doesn’t like the democratically-elected Mayor, or asked Mamdani to do so. Instead, he took these threats for granted and asked whether voters should decide to be swayed by the rhetoric of an autocrat.
November 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
He could have commented on the dangers of a president vowing to punish an entire city because he doesn’t like the democratically-elected Mayor, or asked Mamdani to do so. Instead, he took these threats for granted and asked whether voters should decide to be swayed by the rhetoric of an autocrat.
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In the 1st question of his brief interview with Mamdani. Anderson Cooper reports Trump’s strongman threats to punish NYC if the Mayoral candidate is elected, as if he gets to select where funding goes according to his whims, & then asks whether voters will find it “worth the hassle” to vote for him.
November 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
In the 1st question of his brief interview with Mamdani. Anderson Cooper reports Trump’s strongman threats to punish NYC if the Mayoral candidate is elected, as if he gets to select where funding goes according to his whims, & then asks whether voters will find it “worth the hassle” to vote for him.
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Sex scene with Mr Collins, anyone?
It's the perfect time for some Austen-inspired fiction & I hugely enjoyed this heartfelt, romantic & v. funny imagining of the life of Charlotte Lucas from @rachelparris.bsky.social
(Honestly, don’t let the sex thing put you off, it’s lovely)
Out 6 Nov 📚 🌟
It's the perfect time for some Austen-inspired fiction & I hugely enjoyed this heartfelt, romantic & v. funny imagining of the life of Charlotte Lucas from @rachelparris.bsky.social
(Honestly, don’t let the sex thing put you off, it’s lovely)
Out 6 Nov 📚 🌟
October 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Sex scene with Mr Collins, anyone?
It's the perfect time for some Austen-inspired fiction & I hugely enjoyed this heartfelt, romantic & v. funny imagining of the life of Charlotte Lucas from @rachelparris.bsky.social
(Honestly, don’t let the sex thing put you off, it’s lovely)
Out 6 Nov 📚 🌟
It's the perfect time for some Austen-inspired fiction & I hugely enjoyed this heartfelt, romantic & v. funny imagining of the life of Charlotte Lucas from @rachelparris.bsky.social
(Honestly, don’t let the sex thing put you off, it’s lovely)
Out 6 Nov 📚 🌟
See what people are saying about Introducing Mrs Collins… and then order it!! Signed and dedicated, if you like! Perfect Christmas present for the book-lover in your life! backstory.london/products/int...
October 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
See what people are saying about Introducing Mrs Collins… and then order it!! Signed and dedicated, if you like! Perfect Christmas present for the book-lover in your life! backstory.london/products/int...
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This month I announced that London has met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide for the first time ever.
When I became Mayor, we were told it would take 193 years. We did it 184 years earlier than predicted.
When I became Mayor, we were told it would take 193 years. We did it 184 years earlier than predicted.
London Ulez reduced nitrogen dioxide to legal limit, mayor says
The mayor of London says the fall in airborne toxins is due to the Ultra low emission zone expansion.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
This month I announced that London has met legal limits for nitrogen dioxide for the first time ever.
When I became Mayor, we were told it would take 193 years. We did it 184 years earlier than predicted.
When I became Mayor, we were told it would take 193 years. We did it 184 years earlier than predicted.
Not long until my novel, Introducing Mrs Collins, is out! Nov 6th, but you can pre-order now via link in my bio. It’s all about what happens to Charlotte Lucas in P&P, after her engagement to Mr Collins, and whether perhaps she might find herself to be romantic after all…
October 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Not long until my novel, Introducing Mrs Collins, is out! Nov 6th, but you can pre-order now via link in my bio. It’s all about what happens to Charlotte Lucas in P&P, after her engagement to Mr Collins, and whether perhaps she might find herself to be romantic after all…
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Nazis ban comedians shock.. NYT, 4 Feb 1939
September 19, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Nazis ban comedians shock.. NYT, 4 Feb 1939
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In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In London, hate will never win.
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This afternoon, in addition to Charlie Kirk, there was a school shooting. Bullets don't know and don't care if you are a Republican or Democrat. It is time for Republicans and Democrats to find a way to work together to reduce gun violence.
www.wcpo.com/us-news/crim...
www.wcpo.com/us-news/crim...
At least 2 students shot at high school in Colorado, authorities say
At least two students have been shot at Evergreen High School in Colorado, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
www.wcpo.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This afternoon, in addition to Charlie Kirk, there was a school shooting. Bullets don't know and don't care if you are a Republican or Democrat. It is time for Republicans and Democrats to find a way to work together to reduce gun violence.
www.wcpo.com/us-news/crim...
www.wcpo.com/us-news/crim...
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In 2022 I received the wholesome DM in the image on the left on the Other Site, tonight I received the one on the right 🥹🥹🥹🥹
August 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
In 2022 I received the wholesome DM in the image on the left on the Other Site, tonight I received the one on the right 🥹🥹🥹🥹
Sorry to sound like DFS but this offer ends tomorrow night!!
(And unlike DFS there won’t be another starting immediately afterwards)
(And unlike DFS there won’t be another starting immediately afterwards)
My forthcoming book is currently on a pre-order special off at @waterstones.bsky.social !! Get 25% off the normal price if you order now, then it’ll get delivered to you on publication on Nov 6th!!
Code is SUMMER25
www.waterstones.com/book/introdu...
Code is SUMMER25
www.waterstones.com/book/introdu...
Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris | Waterstones
Buy Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
July 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Sorry to sound like DFS but this offer ends tomorrow night!!
(And unlike DFS there won’t be another starting immediately afterwards)
(And unlike DFS there won’t be another starting immediately afterwards)
My forthcoming book is currently on a pre-order special off at @waterstones.bsky.social !! Get 25% off the normal price if you order now, then it’ll get delivered to you on publication on Nov 6th!!
Code is SUMMER25
www.waterstones.com/book/introdu...
Code is SUMMER25
www.waterstones.com/book/introdu...
Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris | Waterstones
Buy Introducing Mrs Collins by Rachel Parris from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
July 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
My forthcoming book is currently on a pre-order special off at @waterstones.bsky.social !! Get 25% off the normal price if you order now, then it’ll get delivered to you on publication on Nov 6th!!
Code is SUMMER25
www.waterstones.com/book/introdu...
Code is SUMMER25
www.waterstones.com/book/introdu...
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Look!
My brilliant wife wrote an entire book. It is excellent and if you are able to order a copy BEFORE release date she would be very happy*
*which will be well deserved because she worked her ass off to create this story.
My brilliant wife wrote an entire book. It is excellent and if you are able to order a copy BEFORE release date she would be very happy*
*which will be well deserved because she worked her ass off to create this story.
Some exciting news…!
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten
June 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Look!
My brilliant wife wrote an entire book. It is excellent and if you are able to order a copy BEFORE release date she would be very happy*
*which will be well deserved because she worked her ass off to create this story.
My brilliant wife wrote an entire book. It is excellent and if you are able to order a copy BEFORE release date she would be very happy*
*which will be well deserved because she worked her ass off to create this story.
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Looking forward to reading this. Rachel P is so talented.
Some exciting news…!
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten
June 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Looking forward to reading this. Rachel P is so talented.
Some exciting news…!
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten
June 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Some exciting news…!
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten
Introducing Mrs Collins is out in November but available to pre-order now! #PrideandPrejudice #newfiction #JaneAusten
If you’re looking for something good to listen to, highly recommend the audible version of The Examiner by Janice Hallett. Really intriguing, complex mystery, voiced by full cast. So good!
June 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
If you’re looking for something good to listen to, highly recommend the audible version of The Examiner by Janice Hallett. Really intriguing, complex mystery, voiced by full cast. So good!
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Don't forget to rinse out every jar and tin you finish, guys x
June 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Don't forget to rinse out every jar and tin you finish, guys x
Went to see The Ballad of Wallis Island yesterday and it is a truly beautiful film. So very funny and so very moving. Cannot recommend enough.
June 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Went to see The Ballad of Wallis Island yesterday and it is a truly beautiful film. So very funny and so very moving. Cannot recommend enough.
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James Acaster has mastered chat shows like nobody else in comedy. This is a tour de force 15 minutes, Seth Meyers is fighting for his life 🤣
youtu.be/pTbALzICA6c?...
youtu.be/pTbALzICA6c?...
James Acaster Says Seth Stole Jokes from Comedians for His Stand-Up Special (Extended)
YouTube video by Late Night with Seth Meyers
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June 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
James Acaster has mastered chat shows like nobody else in comedy. This is a tour de force 15 minutes, Seth Meyers is fighting for his life 🤣
youtu.be/pTbALzICA6c?...
youtu.be/pTbALzICA6c?...
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There may come a day when the BBC puts on air one of the other 29,999 headteachers currently estimated to be working in UK schools, but that day is not today
June 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
There may come a day when the BBC puts on air one of the other 29,999 headteachers currently estimated to be working in UK schools, but that day is not today