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Ex-BBC radio, former teacher, Bristolian in exile, loves C20th fiction mainly by female writers, writing, classic TV.
Ex-BBC radio, former teacher, Bristolian in exile, loves C20th fiction mainly by female writers, writing, classic TV.
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· Oct 4
Made a little trail for my experimental short story podcast. listenwithother.co.uk
Friend in NYC who is very switched on says Trump vs. BBC has zero news coverage there. Interesting.
November 11, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Friend in NYC who is very switched on says Trump vs. BBC has zero news coverage there. Interesting.
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UK asks cyberspies to probe whether Chinese buses can be switched off remotely
UK asks cyberspies to probe whether Chinese buses can be switched off remotely
Norwegian testers claim maker has remote access, while UK importer says supplier complies with the law
UK governmental is working with the National Cyber Security Centre to understand and "mitigate" any risk that China-made imported electric buses could be remotely accessed and potentially disabled.…
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November 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
UK asks cyberspies to probe whether Chinese buses can be switched off remotely
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If licence fee money is used to pay Trump, then that’ll be it for the licence fee.
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
If licence fee money is used to pay Trump, then that’ll be it for the licence fee.
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Happy 56th anniversary to “Sesame Street,” which made its broadcast debut #OnThisDay in 1969.
November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy 56th anniversary to “Sesame Street,” which made its broadcast debut #OnThisDay in 1969.
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Highly recommended. These are both excellent books. I’m struggling to think of a collection of stories that so consistently unnerved me.
I've got a fresh batch of paperbacks in if anyone wants to buy directly from me for Christmas. Same deal as back in July: £13 each, or both for £25, including UK postage.
precastreinforced.co.uk/2025/07/25/a...
precastreinforced.co.uk/2025/07/25/a...
A rare chance to buy books direct from me
I’ve got a limited supply of paperback copies of both Municipal Gothic and Intervals of Darkness ready to ship to anyone in the UK who wants to buy one. They’re £13 each including delivery in the U…
precastreinforced.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Highly recommended. These are both excellent books. I’m struggling to think of a collection of stories that so consistently unnerved me.
Still valid.
I don’t say this lightly. But fucking hell.
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Still valid.
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The BBC simply is not a robust, independent institution.
Those who clap and cheer at these resignations are only having a short-term fillip - for this capitulation indicates a less-than-healthy wider polity.
Those who clap and cheer at these resignations are only having a short-term fillip - for this capitulation indicates a less-than-healthy wider polity.
November 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The BBC simply is not a robust, independent institution.
Those who clap and cheer at these resignations are only having a short-term fillip - for this capitulation indicates a less-than-healthy wider polity.
Those who clap and cheer at these resignations are only having a short-term fillip - for this capitulation indicates a less-than-healthy wider polity.
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it is very strange that BBC chair Samir Shah is hiding this morning. He should by rights be on the Today programme presenting himself as in charge and hands on the tiller. I wonder if he is frightened for his position
November 10, 2025 at 7:40 AM
it is very strange that BBC chair Samir Shah is hiding this morning. He should by rights be on the Today programme presenting himself as in charge and hands on the tiller. I wonder if he is frightened for his position
I endorse Intervals of Darkness. A diverse, chilling collection. I can’t vouch for the other because I’ve not read it. I might put that right now…
I've got a fresh batch of paperbacks in if anyone wants to buy directly from me for Christmas. Same deal as back in July: £13 each, or both for £25, including UK postage.
precastreinforced.co.uk/2025/07/25/a...
precastreinforced.co.uk/2025/07/25/a...
A rare chance to buy books direct from me
I’ve got a limited supply of paperback copies of both Municipal Gothic and Intervals of Darkness ready to ship to anyone in the UK who wants to buy one. They’re £13 each including delivery in the U…
precastreinforced.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM
I endorse Intervals of Darkness. A diverse, chilling collection. I can’t vouch for the other because I’ve not read it. I might put that right now…
A lot of people who constantly denigrate BBC News now seem to be defending BBC News.
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 AM
A lot of people who constantly denigrate BBC News now seem to be defending BBC News.
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About ten years ago I worked on a Nick Robinson series for Radio 4 about the many dust-ups the BBC has had with the government of the day going back to the general strike. I never thought there’d be one with a FOREIGN government.
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
About ten years ago I worked on a Nick Robinson series for Radio 4 about the many dust-ups the BBC has had with the government of the day going back to the general strike. I never thought there’d be one with a FOREIGN government.
3am smoke alarm battery drama.
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 AM
3am smoke alarm battery drama.
One minute you're the voice of the nation's youth, next you're the voice of the Road Haulage Association. It's a shit business.
Radio 1 Newsbeat Jingles 1991
A montage of Radio 1 News jingles I made when visiting the Newsbeat studio in 1991.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
One minute you're the voice of the nation's youth, next you're the voice of the Road Haulage Association. It's a shit business.
It was a long time ago, but I suppose it's about time someone carried the can for this.
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
It was a long time ago, but I suppose it's about time someone carried the can for this.
Tears for Fears.
What do you like now that 16 year old you would hate you for?
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Tears for Fears.
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Hey so Michael Burry (the dude Christian Bale plays in The Big Short) just took out a billion dollar short bet against a few HUGE Ai companies…………
Reminder that he made mega bank betting on the housing market to fail back in 2008. No one believed that was even possible at the time.
Reminder that he made mega bank betting on the housing market to fail back in 2008. No one believed that was even possible at the time.
November 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Hey so Michael Burry (the dude Christian Bale plays in The Big Short) just took out a billion dollar short bet against a few HUGE Ai companies…………
Reminder that he made mega bank betting on the housing market to fail back in 2008. No one believed that was even possible at the time.
Reminder that he made mega bank betting on the housing market to fail back in 2008. No one believed that was even possible at the time.
When and where was I happiest? no-one asked. Judging by this: in about 1969 in our back garden in Keynsham playing with my late big sister.
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
When and where was I happiest? no-one asked. Judging by this: in about 1969 in our back garden in Keynsham playing with my late big sister.
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The niche moment I'm waiting for is Kemi Badenoch denouncing whichever government was in charge when Davie was appointed.
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The niche moment I'm waiting for is Kemi Badenoch denouncing whichever government was in charge when Davie was appointed.
About ten years ago I worked on a Nick Robinson series for Radio 4 about the many dust-ups the BBC has had with the government of the day going back to the general strike. I never thought there’d be one with a FOREIGN government.
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
About ten years ago I worked on a Nick Robinson series for Radio 4 about the many dust-ups the BBC has had with the government of the day going back to the general strike. I never thought there’d be one with a FOREIGN government.
I don’t say this lightly. But fucking hell.
November 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I don’t say this lightly. But fucking hell.
I’m back on this again. Needs must.
This is mighty tasty sipping. Northern Monk Heaven oak conditioned chocolate and maple imperial stout. A mere 8.4% and I can taste all eight and a half of them. Via Sainsburys which seems to be improving its range of #beer
November 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I’m back on this again. Needs must.
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I believe this is true, & may be traced to two events in 1989: Mick Fleetwood’s disastrous presenting gig for the Brit Awards alongside Samantha Fox, and the release of I’d Rather Jack by the Reynolds Girls, an insanely catchy pop hit slagging off Fleetwood Mac by name m.youtube.com/watch?v=f6VB...
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I believe this is true, & may be traced to two events in 1989: Mick Fleetwood’s disastrous presenting gig for the Brit Awards alongside Samantha Fox, and the release of I’d Rather Jack by the Reynolds Girls, an insanely catchy pop hit slagging off Fleetwood Mac by name m.youtube.com/watch?v=f6VB...
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Sounds like the start of a ghost story...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Somerset church tomb collapse exposes 1700s stone crypt
The church says it is currently unclear whether the collapse has damaged any surrounding graves.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Sounds like the start of a ghost story...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Either a load of muted words expired or my timeline became 75% about the minutiae of US politics in the last week. “You won’t believe what Chad Crumbthorne said about Boff Trogg on the Barry Flep show!”
November 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Either a load of muted words expired or my timeline became 75% about the minutiae of US politics in the last week. “You won’t believe what Chad Crumbthorne said about Boff Trogg on the Barry Flep show!”