Rob Francis
@robertfrancis.co.uk
Former bingo caller who swapped shouting “Legs Eleven” for spinning great tunes. Now a radio station manager and presenter with an incurable nostalgia habit, a love of retro games, and a firm belief that every show deserves a proper jingle.
Holiday On The Buses
Police Academy 7
Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Rita, Sue and Bob Too.
Police Academy 7
Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Rita, Sue and Bob Too.
Pope Leo has shared his four favorite movies of all time, as the Vatican prepares to host dozens of actors and directors in a “World of Cinema” gathering on Saturday at his official residence. See which films made the pope's list. nyti.ms/4p3exK9
Pope Leo Shares His Favorite Movies Ahead of Vatican Event
The list leans heavily on uplifting classics.
nyti.ms
November 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Holiday On The Buses
Police Academy 7
Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Rita, Sue and Bob Too.
Police Academy 7
Confessions of a Window Cleaner
Rita, Sue and Bob Too.
"Lammy's Lags"
New series coming soon to ITV.
New series coming soon to ITV.
November 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"Lammy's Lags"
New series coming soon to ITV.
New series coming soon to ITV.
Tune.
The Greatest Sequencer Programming In Pop History
November 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Tune.
On a bus heading to Andover to visit my uncle, whom I haven't seen for a while, then it's a spot of retail therapy.
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
On a bus heading to Andover to visit my uncle, whom I haven't seen for a while, then it's a spot of retail therapy.
Won £50!
Bingo tonight I think...
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Won £50!
Bingo tonight I think...
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Bingo tonight I think...
I've recorded a podcast episode where I take a deep look at the turmoil inside the BBC following the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness - and ask what it says about the state of public broadcasting today.
youtu.be/J4CEBSfIm-o?...
youtu.be/J4CEBSfIm-o?...
Episode 2: The BBC's Lost Voice
YouTube video by Rob Francis
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I've recorded a podcast episode where I take a deep look at the turmoil inside the BBC following the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness - and ask what it says about the state of public broadcasting today.
youtu.be/J4CEBSfIm-o?...
youtu.be/J4CEBSfIm-o?...
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As Tim Davie and Deborah Turness walk away, the BBC faces its reckoning - a broadcaster once defined by truth now paralysed by fear, indecision, and the hollow sound of its own apologies.
The BBC’s Lost Voice: How Fear Replaced Conviction at the Heart of British Broadcasting
As Tim Davie and Deborah Turness walk away, the BBC faces its reckoning - a broadcaster once defined by truth now paralysed by fear, indecision, and the hollow sound of its own apologies.
tvlive.site
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 AM
As Tim Davie and Deborah Turness walk away, the BBC faces its reckoning - a broadcaster once defined by truth now paralysed by fear, indecision, and the hollow sound of its own apologies.
Next Director General of the BBC...
a man in a suit and blue shirt is looking at the camera
ALT: a man in a suit and blue shirt is looking at the camera
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Next Director General of the BBC...
In the pub, and someone has just asked where the Cenotaph is.
I fucking despair...
I fucking despair...
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
In the pub, and someone has just asked where the Cenotaph is.
I fucking despair...
I fucking despair...
Monday: Had a quarterpounder with cheese.
Tuesday: Had a Brown Derby.
Wednesday: Had a Bender and chips.
Thursday: Had a Knickerbockerglory.
Friday: Had a spicy beanbuger.
Saturday: Had salad and onion rings.
Sunday: Had chicken pizza.
Diary of a Wimpy kid.
Tuesday: Had a Brown Derby.
Wednesday: Had a Bender and chips.
Thursday: Had a Knickerbockerglory.
Friday: Had a spicy beanbuger.
Saturday: Had salad and onion rings.
Sunday: Had chicken pizza.
Diary of a Wimpy kid.
November 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Monday: Had a quarterpounder with cheese.
Tuesday: Had a Brown Derby.
Wednesday: Had a Bender and chips.
Thursday: Had a Knickerbockerglory.
Friday: Had a spicy beanbuger.
Saturday: Had salad and onion rings.
Sunday: Had chicken pizza.
Diary of a Wimpy kid.
Tuesday: Had a Brown Derby.
Wednesday: Had a Bender and chips.
Thursday: Had a Knickerbockerglory.
Friday: Had a spicy beanbuger.
Saturday: Had salad and onion rings.
Sunday: Had chicken pizza.
Diary of a Wimpy kid.
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Rev James Russell shares a special Thought for the Week for Remembrance Sunday - a moment to pause, reflect, and remember.
Remembrance Sunday thought with Rev. James Russell – 9th November 2025
Rev James Russell shares a special Thought for the Week for Remembrance Sunday - a moment to pause, reflect, and remember.
overtonradio.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Rev James Russell shares a special Thought for the Week for Remembrance Sunday - a moment to pause, reflect, and remember.
Two radio shows to do this morning, then I'm off for a week.
Looking forward to some much needed rest.
Looking forward to some much needed rest.
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Two radio shows to do this morning, then I'm off for a week.
Looking forward to some much needed rest.
Looking forward to some much needed rest.
“Where’s your fucking poppy?”
November 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
“Where’s your fucking poppy?”
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🎬 TV Live now has a Discord!
If you’re into television presentation - idents, continuity, graphics, theme tunes, all that good stuff - come hang out with us.
Chat, share finds, and meet others who love the art of how TV looks and sounds.
discord.gg/ykpGbbrK
If you’re into television presentation - idents, continuity, graphics, theme tunes, all that good stuff - come hang out with us.
Chat, share finds, and meet others who love the art of how TV looks and sounds.
discord.gg/ykpGbbrK
Join the TV Live Discord Server!
The ultimate destination for anyone passionate about the art of television presentation, offering a nostalgic look back at the golden era of TV, as well as a modern-day exploration of how presentation...
discord.gg
November 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM
🎬 TV Live now has a Discord!
If you’re into television presentation - idents, continuity, graphics, theme tunes, all that good stuff - come hang out with us.
Chat, share finds, and meet others who love the art of how TV looks and sounds.
discord.gg/ykpGbbrK
If you’re into television presentation - idents, continuity, graphics, theme tunes, all that good stuff - come hang out with us.
Chat, share finds, and meet others who love the art of how TV looks and sounds.
discord.gg/ykpGbbrK
Fantastic news to start the weekend.
Joey Barton guilty over 'grossly offensive' X posts
The former footballer directed posts on X towards Jeremy Vine and pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Fantastic news to start the weekend.
I'm on @overtonradio.com at 2pm, with my last afternoon show in its current form.
Overton Now launches on Monday November 17th. If you haven't seen the preview, take a look...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMg6...
Overton Now launches on Monday November 17th. If you haven't seen the preview, take a look...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMg6...
Overton NOW: Starting Monday 17th November on Overton Radio
YouTube video by Overton Radio
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I'm on @overtonradio.com at 2pm, with my last afternoon show in its current form.
Overton Now launches on Monday November 17th. If you haven't seen the preview, take a look...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMg6...
Overton Now launches on Monday November 17th. If you haven't seen the preview, take a look...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMg6...
Reposted by Rob Francis
ITV is in talks to sell its broadcast business to Comcast, the US giant behind Sky. The deal could reshape British television - but at what cost to ITV’s identity and independence?
ITV at a Crossroads: What a Comcast Takeover Could Mean for British Television
ITV is in talks to sell its broadcast business to Comcast, the US giant behind Sky. The deal could reshape British television - but at what cost to ITV’s identity and independence?
tvlive.site
November 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
ITV is in talks to sell its broadcast business to Comcast, the US giant behind Sky. The deal could reshape British television - but at what cost to ITV’s identity and independence?
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Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies aged 85
Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies at aged 85
Her family said she died peacefully in her London care home having had Parkinson's for several years.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Pauline Collins, star of Shirley Valentine, dies aged 85
I am so pissed off today, it is unbelievable.
Roll on Monday.
Roll on Monday.
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I am so pissed off today, it is unbelievable.
Roll on Monday.
Roll on Monday.
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