Rob Fraser (he/him)
@squireknottyash.bsky.social
TV writer since the twilight of the last millennium. Born and raised in Liverpool, Glasgow resident for nearly thirty years. #LFC
No spoilers but fondly remembering that TV episode where an old rich guy’s demise is partly blamed on one too many long haul flights.
January 21, 2026 at 8:25 AM
No spoilers but fondly remembering that TV episode where an old rich guy’s demise is partly blamed on one too many long haul flights.
Articles/news bulletins that don’t begin ‘during a rambling press conference in which President Trump held up dozens of photos of alleged criminals and became alarmed by a bulldog clip’ aren’t doing their job.
January 20, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Articles/news bulletins that don’t begin ‘during a rambling press conference in which President Trump held up dozens of photos of alleged criminals and became alarmed by a bulldog clip’ aren’t doing their job.
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This is excellent. Been playing in my office as darkness doesn’t so much fall as waft down outside the skylight.
This is excellent. Been playing in my office as darkness doesn’t so much fall as waft down outside the skylight.
Philip Glass - Philip Glass: Glassworks
Listen to Philip Glass: Glassworks on TIDAL
tidal.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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This is excellent. Been playing in my office as darkness doesn’t so much fall as waft down outside the skylight.
This is excellent. Been playing in my office as darkness doesn’t so much fall as waft down outside the skylight.
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We have made the decision to formally close our X social media account. Once a vibrant platform to promote the interests of authors, we feel X is no longer a trusted place for balance, community support, and reliable information.
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We have made the decision to formally close our X social media account. Once a vibrant platform to promote the interests of authors, we feel X is no longer a trusted place for balance, community support, and reliable information.
Good afternoon from Anfield
January 17, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Good afternoon from Anfield
Didn’t want a homophobic god botherer anyway
January 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Didn’t want a homophobic god botherer anyway
I’m gonna avoid the news tonight because it’ll be full of giddy political journos relishing the drama while elevating Reform simply by the volume of coverage.
January 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I’m gonna avoid the news tonight because it’ll be full of giddy political journos relishing the drama while elevating Reform simply by the volume of coverage.
But without my digital ID how can I apply for a job on the Northern Powerhouse rail network that’s definitely going to happen?
January 14, 2026 at 11:41 AM
But without my digital ID how can I apply for a job on the Northern Powerhouse rail network that’s definitely going to happen?
January 10, 2026 at 11:40 PM
@peteralanross.bsky.social precursors of yours I feel
Two lesser known books today, both
illustrated by Ronald Lampitt (1972)
illustrated by Ronald Lampitt (1972)
January 10, 2026 at 10:08 AM
@peteralanross.bsky.social precursors of yours I feel
Very much enjoying the magnificent Neil Tennant’s celebration of David Bowie on @bbc6music.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Very much enjoying the magnificent Neil Tennant’s celebration of David Bowie on @bbc6music.bsky.social
I am ‘listening to EsDeeKid coz of Timothee Chalamet’ years old.
January 9, 2026 at 1:47 PM
I am ‘listening to EsDeeKid coz of Timothee Chalamet’ years old.
The Eagle Has Landed about to start on BBC4.
A bit like Went The Day Well if the Germans were sort of the goodies.
But
Donald Sutherland with an Irish accent
Robert Duvall!
Jenny Agutter!
JR
Her out of Upstairs Downstairs.
Michael Caine!
I saw it at the pictures aged about 9 and loved it.
A bit like Went The Day Well if the Germans were sort of the goodies.
But
Donald Sutherland with an Irish accent
Robert Duvall!
Jenny Agutter!
JR
Her out of Upstairs Downstairs.
Michael Caine!
I saw it at the pictures aged about 9 and loved it.
January 8, 2026 at 10:21 PM
The Eagle Has Landed about to start on BBC4.
A bit like Went The Day Well if the Germans were sort of the goodies.
But
Donald Sutherland with an Irish accent
Robert Duvall!
Jenny Agutter!
JR
Her out of Upstairs Downstairs.
Michael Caine!
I saw it at the pictures aged about 9 and loved it.
A bit like Went The Day Well if the Germans were sort of the goodies.
But
Donald Sutherland with an Irish accent
Robert Duvall!
Jenny Agutter!
JR
Her out of Upstairs Downstairs.
Michael Caine!
I saw it at the pictures aged about 9 and loved it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWts...
I know Blackstar is rightly celebrated but remember when this just appeared out of nowhere? How thrilling it was? How beautiful it remains.
I know Blackstar is rightly celebrated but remember when this just appeared out of nowhere? How thrilling it was? How beautiful it remains.
David Bowie - Where Are We Now? (Official Video) [HD]
YouTube video by David Bowie
www.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:07 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWts...
I know Blackstar is rightly celebrated but remember when this just appeared out of nowhere? How thrilling it was? How beautiful it remains.
I know Blackstar is rightly celebrated but remember when this just appeared out of nowhere? How thrilling it was? How beautiful it remains.
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Know this is not a huge revelation but I had a look at The Sun's coverage of the Minneapolis ICE murder and that fucking rag and all the others like it are going to do everything they can to try and help what's happening in America happen here
January 8, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Know this is not a huge revelation but I had a look at The Sun's coverage of the Minneapolis ICE murder and that fucking rag and all the others like it are going to do everything they can to try and help what's happening in America happen here
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As Jamie from The Thick of It might say, "FUCK OFF, THE OMEN!!!!"
Jared Kushner has somehow found a place at Coalition of the Willing press conference with Scholz, Zelensky, Macron, Starmer and Witkoff.
Kushner has no official position in the US government.
Kushner has no official position in the US government.
January 7, 2026 at 12:20 AM
As Jamie from The Thick of It might say, "FUCK OFF, THE OMEN!!!!"
Two lovely new songs from The Bluebells and Andrew Wasylyk on @gidcoe.bsky.social just now.
January 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Two lovely new songs from The Bluebells and Andrew Wasylyk on @gidcoe.bsky.social just now.
Christmas tree graveyard. Glasgow.
January 4, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Christmas tree graveyard. Glasgow.
Really liked Wake Up Dead Man. Josh O’Connor especially.
January 3, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Really liked Wake Up Dead Man. Josh O’Connor especially.
Sputnik not happy to see the deccies come down.
January 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Sputnik not happy to see the deccies come down.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Takes an age to get to the bi plane stuff, but the bi plane stuff is incredible.
January 2, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning. Takes an age to get to the bi plane stuff, but the bi plane stuff is incredible.
I started watching The Hunting Wives
Now I feel I must watch all of The Hunting Wives
I’m questioning my life choices
Now I feel I must watch all of The Hunting Wives
I’m questioning my life choices
January 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM
I started watching The Hunting Wives
Now I feel I must watch all of The Hunting Wives
I’m questioning my life choices
Now I feel I must watch all of The Hunting Wives
I’m questioning my life choices