Alan Geoffrey
@alangeoffrey.bsky.social
Culture editor in London. Proud owner of a Scottish terrier. Arsenal fan.
Barcelona (9)
Quick, in under 90 seconds, what’s the longest word you see?
Non-English words welcome with translation.
Drop your word (4) in a reply with the letter count.
Optional “eu” theme to mark the upcoming weekend in European sports.
Non-English words welcome with translation.
Drop your word (4) in a reply with the letter count.
Optional “eu” theme to mark the upcoming weekend in European sports.
July 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Barcelona (9)
Radio 4 on Saturdays is almost all politics regrettably. Within the space of a 7 hours there's The Week in Westminster, The News "Quiz", Any (Political) Questions, Any (Political) Answers and Political Thinking.
July 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Radio 4 on Saturdays is almost all politics regrettably. Within the space of a 7 hours there's The Week in Westminster, The News "Quiz", Any (Political) Questions, Any (Political) Answers and Political Thinking.
Sources tell me Gregg Wallace is coming out with a line of underwear for men.
July 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Sources tell me Gregg Wallace is coming out with a line of underwear for men.
Boy George is 64 and he's got a lot more in store for us.
July 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Boy George is 64 and he's got a lot more in store for us.
Ross Clark always appears genuine and kind, and that’s why people love him.
July 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Ross Clark always appears genuine and kind, and that’s why people love him.
I highly recommend the BBC’s four part series, 7/7: The London Bombings.
July 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I highly recommend the BBC’s four part series, 7/7: The London Bombings.
Starmer needs to get a grip on the party with the same ruthlessness he used when he busted the gangs.
June 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Starmer needs to get a grip on the party with the same ruthlessness he used when he busted the gangs.
We are a nation dependent on state benefits
June 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We are a nation dependent on state benefits
I have no interest in selfies at any time especially in a gallery. Prefer just to look at the paintings than have my photo with them.
June 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I have no interest in selfies at any time especially in a gallery. Prefer just to look at the paintings than have my photo with them.
Lana Del Rey has great range to her voice.
June 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Lana Del Rey has great range to her voice.
Peter Kyle is bad for the arts
June 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Peter Kyle is bad for the arts
The outdoor bathtub will eventually become an algae carpeted mistake
June 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The outdoor bathtub will eventually become an algae carpeted mistake
This idea of keeping the UK in aspic is just so pathetic. We'd have never had railways or canals with this lot running things.
June 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This idea of keeping the UK in aspic is just so pathetic. We'd have never had railways or canals with this lot running things.
Maybe Prince William could give away some of the enormous wealth the family have appropriated, instead of amassing more.
June 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Maybe Prince William could give away some of the enormous wealth the family have appropriated, instead of amassing more.
Stereophonic is a good show but at least 30 mins too long. Still enjoyed it and the set & music was amazing.
June 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Stereophonic is a good show but at least 30 mins too long. Still enjoyed it and the set & music was amazing.
Loved Notting Hill. What is wrong with a feel-good movie? I rather watch this than some depressing so-called artsy noir trash.
June 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Loved Notting Hill. What is wrong with a feel-good movie? I rather watch this than some depressing so-called artsy noir trash.
wicket (6)
bail (4)
stum (4)
(missing the "p" in "stump" 😁)
bail (4)
stum (4)
(missing the "p" in "stump" 😁)
Quick, in under 90 seconds, what’s the longest word you see?
Non-English words welcome with translation.
Drop your word (4) in a reply with the letter count.
Non-English words welcome with translation.
Drop your word (4) in a reply with the letter count.
June 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
wicket (6)
bail (4)
stum (4)
(missing the "p" in "stump" 😁)
bail (4)
stum (4)
(missing the "p" in "stump" 😁)
India 97-0 at lunch.
June 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
India 97-0 at lunch.
David Hare spouts boiler-plate, left wingery and is wallowing in self-pity, but he’s right about the National Theatre.
June 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
David Hare spouts boiler-plate, left wingery and is wallowing in self-pity, but he’s right about the National Theatre.
Upstart Crow, one of the best-written, clever and funniest shows that anyone has produced.
June 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Upstart Crow, one of the best-written, clever and funniest shows that anyone has produced.
The Belfast boys have humiliated the British political class. They express the mood of radicalising youth and their live shows are magnificent.
June 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Belfast boys have humiliated the British political class. They express the mood of radicalising youth and their live shows are magnificent.
Mine was hickory (7) but I like shocker (7) better
A bit of a shocker (7) really!
May 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Mine was hickory (7) but I like shocker (7) better
George Lucas’ “Starship” museum (really a museum of narrative art in a starship building) opening next year.
I think it’s going to be a major attraction for Los Angeles
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/a...
I think it’s going to be a major attraction for Los Angeles
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/a...
As George Lucas’s ‘Starship’ Museum Nears Landing, He Takes the Controls
www.nytimes.com
May 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
George Lucas’ “Starship” museum (really a museum of narrative art in a starship building) opening next year.
I think it’s going to be a major attraction for Los Angeles
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/a...
I think it’s going to be a major attraction for Los Angeles
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/a...
Dynamic pricing made notorious by Oasis now to be used by Fifa for the World Cup in North America.
www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
Fifa to use ‘dynamic pricing’ for 2026 World Cup tickets
Strategy for North America tournament, which gained notoriety after Oasis used it for their sell-out tour, could send prices sky high and give Fifa huge payday
www.thetimes.com
May 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Dynamic pricing made notorious by Oasis now to be used by Fifa for the World Cup in North America.
www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
www.thetimes.com/sport/footba...
Arse (4)
Penalty (7)
Penalty (7)
Quick, in under 90 seconds, what’s the longest word you see?
Non-English words welcome with translation.
Drop your word in a reply: leaf (4)
Non-English words welcome with translation.
Drop your word in a reply: leaf (4)
May 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Arse (4)
Penalty (7)
Penalty (7)