Gillian Kent
@cambridgegill.bsky.social
Thanks for dropping by! Interests: social justice, humour, art, archaeology & architecture, climate crisis & ecology; ME/CFS since 1998. UK based, UK and USA raised. (She/her).
The Detection Club
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The Detection Club
Women members welcome
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November 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The Detection Club
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27 October 2025 - To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th anniversary, Jane's Fame, the landmark study of Austen's authorship and reputation history, is now available as an audiobook, read by the author. Available on Spotify, Apple Books, BookBeat, Kobo, Everand & more.
October 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
27 October 2025 - To celebrate Jane Austen's 250th anniversary, Jane's Fame, the landmark study of Austen's authorship and reputation history, is now available as an audiobook, read by the author. Available on Spotify, Apple Books, BookBeat, Kobo, Everand & more.
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My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on BBC Two. Whole series on @bbciplayer.bsky.social from tonight.
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
My new series - Empire With David Olusoga - starts 9pm on BBC Two. Whole series on @bbciplayer.bsky.social from tonight.
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The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Prescott himself doctored Trump quote in his anti-BBC report
A report alleging Panorama broadcast misleading Trump quotes contains misleading quotes itself
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The remarkable story we discussed this morning. (No paywall but do consider subscribing.) www.thenewworld.co.uk/james-ball-e...
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Thank you!! There are still shows in York, Glasgow, Stoke, Hull and Richmond. Then that’s it!
Had an extraordinary afternoon at the Theatre Royal watching Psychopath Night with @jonronson.bsky.social and guests. Featuring some mind-blowing true stories that had the audience gasping in disbelief. My reading list now has a few additions.
November 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Thank you!! There are still shows in York, Glasgow, Stoke, Hull and Richmond. Then that’s it!
Excited to find a little typo (Introducing MRS Collins): my predictive text is always showing me up! Great recommendation, I'll be asking for this book for Christmas:)
If you love Jane Austen, you’ll hugely enjoy Rachel Parris’s new novel Introducing Mr Collins — few people know Austen, or comedy, better than Rachel (a founding member of the hilarious Austentatious improv troupe)
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...
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Excited to find a little typo (Introducing MRS Collins): my predictive text is always showing me up! Great recommendation, I'll be asking for this book for Christmas:)
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I'll be speaking on this on Tuesday 18th. A timely exploration of Jane Austen and of course her historical relationship to the British Empire
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Introducing Jane Austen’s Paper Trail – a new podcast from The Conversation
Our new podcast series tries to discover the real Jane Austen by delving deeper into her life, times and novels.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I'll be speaking on this on Tuesday 18th. A timely exploration of Jane Austen and of course her historical relationship to the British Empire
theconversation.com/introducing-...
theconversation.com/introducing-...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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I find it odd that the BBC isn't considered by Government to be part of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
It's under attack by a foreigner and Starmer's UK Government is doing nothing to defend it. Perhaps Starmer should make it CNI.
www.npsa.gov.uk/about-npsa/c...
It's under attack by a foreigner and Starmer's UK Government is doing nothing to defend it. Perhaps Starmer should make it CNI.
www.npsa.gov.uk/about-npsa/c...
Critical National Infrastructure
Critical National Infrastructure
www.npsa.gov.uk
November 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I find it odd that the BBC isn't considered by Government to be part of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
It's under attack by a foreigner and Starmer's UK Government is doing nothing to defend it. Perhaps Starmer should make it CNI.
www.npsa.gov.uk/about-npsa/c...
It's under attack by a foreigner and Starmer's UK Government is doing nothing to defend it. Perhaps Starmer should make it CNI.
www.npsa.gov.uk/about-npsa/c...
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Just catching up on the first episode of David Olusoga's #Empire. A fascinating, sobering watch. As one of the interviewees says, "I'm not asking you to be ashamed of it, but I am asking you to be aware of it." Interesting to see a little focus on Bath too.
Empire with David Olusoga - Series 1: Episode 1
David Olusoga tells the story of the British Empire, from its origins under Elizabeth I to the establishment of colonies in America, the Caribbean and India.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Just catching up on the first episode of David Olusoga's #Empire. A fascinating, sobering watch. As one of the interviewees says, "I'm not asking you to be ashamed of it, but I am asking you to be aware of it." Interesting to see a little focus on Bath too.
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This is fascinating. My 6 year old is learning to read with phonics, which is such a good system. I assumed it was universal!
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This is fascinating. My 6 year old is learning to read with phonics, which is such a good system. I assumed it was universal!
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'What's the new evidence'?
'Keir Starmer's popularity polls'
'Keir Starmer's popularity polls'
BREAKING: The Labour Government will reconsider its block on compensation for Waspi women
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has told the Commons the U-turn comes after 'evidence' which had not been considered in the initial decision
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has told the Commons the U-turn comes after 'evidence' which had not been considered in the initial decision
November 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
'What's the new evidence'?
'Keir Starmer's popularity polls'
'Keir Starmer's popularity polls'
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Yes @eddavey.libdems.org.uk but he’s not the only one who should go. So 🍊💩threatens to sue Auntie,she’ll settle with our licence fee money then only mention 🍊💩& his policies favourably from then on. He has managed get rid of her independence & silence the BBC. Even Farage couldn’t do this.
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Yes @eddavey.libdems.org.uk but he’s not the only one who should go. So 🍊💩threatens to sue Auntie,she’ll settle with our licence fee money then only mention 🍊💩& his policies favourably from then on. He has managed get rid of her independence & silence the BBC. Even Farage couldn’t do this.
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Our Chair @mmmccabe.bsky.social speaking about Philosophy in Prison and #whyphilosophymatters at Warwick's Department of Philosophy's 60th Anniversary.
Department of Philosophy at Warwick celebrates its 60th anniversary in Senate House @uolpress.bsky.social with speeches on why #philosophymatters by Qassim Cassam, Heather Widdows, @guylongworth.bsky.social and @mmmccabe.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Our Chair @mmmccabe.bsky.social speaking about Philosophy in Prison and #whyphilosophymatters at Warwick's Department of Philosophy's 60th Anniversary.
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Our Chair @mmmccabe.bsky.social writes on @theguardian.com about the equalising power of philosophy in prisons when done in conversation www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Equalising effect of philosophy in prisons | Letters
Letter: Mary Margaret McCabe says philosophy can be done just by conversation, to include those with high levels of education and those who have little
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Our Chair @mmmccabe.bsky.social writes on @theguardian.com about the equalising power of philosophy in prisons when done in conversation www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Our Trustee, Dr Jim Chamberlain on 'What I’ve learned from teaching philosophy in prisons' theconversation.com/what-ive-lea...
What I’ve learned from teaching philosophy in prisons
‘With philosophy, people care about what I think. Nobody listens when you’ve been in prison. Everything you think is wrong, rubbish, you’re nothing.’
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June 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Our Trustee, Dr Jim Chamberlain on 'What I’ve learned from teaching philosophy in prisons' theconversation.com/what-ive-lea...
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Our evidence on 'Changing prison cultures through education' submitted to the House of Lords' Justice and Home Affairs Committee has been cited in their report 'Better Prisons: Less Crime'. We are working hard to see that inclusive education is at the forefront of solutions to the prison crisis.
What We Do | Philosophy in Prison Charity
Philosophy in Prison is a charity set up in 2018 to promote philosophical education in prisons and to explore the practical and philosophical principles that this involves.
www.philosophyinprison.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our evidence on 'Changing prison cultures through education' submitted to the House of Lords' Justice and Home Affairs Committee has been cited in their report 'Better Prisons: Less Crime'. We are working hard to see that inclusive education is at the forefront of solutions to the prison crisis.
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Ed Davey, once again, miles ahead of our Government. Between him and Polanski, I'd be very concerned if I was Labour. Often these two are saying what it should be saying, but for reasons not entirely obvious, it is not.
I’ve written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage urging them to condemn Donald Trump’s attack on the BBC.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
The BBC belongs to Britain, not Trump. We must defend it together.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Ed Davey, once again, miles ahead of our Government. Between him and Polanski, I'd be very concerned if I was Labour. Often these two are saying what it should be saying, but for reasons not entirely obvious, it is not.
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Whatever our politics, we can all agree that giving leading politicians like Nigel Farage hours of free primetime exposure on major news channels is bad for democracy.
News should hold power to account – not give it a platform.
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News should hold power to account – not give it a platform.
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Ban politicians hosting shows on UK news channels
I just signed the campaign calling to save ban politicians hosting shows on UK news channels
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November 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Whatever our politics, we can all agree that giving leading politicians like Nigel Farage hours of free primetime exposure on major news channels is bad for democracy.
News should hold power to account – not give it a platform.
38d.gs/leqi
News should hold power to account – not give it a platform.
38d.gs/leqi
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As someone who once served as a Labour local branch secretary, I resigned my membership after Starmer became leader because I knew what was coming. My Subject Access Request was 600 pages of mostly redacted content. This man has reignited my faith in UK politics
November 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
As someone who once served as a Labour local branch secretary, I resigned my membership after Starmer became leader because I knew what was coming. My Subject Access Request was 600 pages of mostly redacted content. This man has reignited my faith in UK politics
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Nov. 5, 1775: Tysoe Hancock, a British surgeon who was a close friend and ally of India empire builder Warren Hastings, dies at 51 in Calcutta. His wife, Philadelphia Austen Hancock, was an aunt of the writer Jane Austen. The family and their Indian maid are depicted in a Joshua Reynolds portrait.
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Nov. 5, 1775: Tysoe Hancock, a British surgeon who was a close friend and ally of India empire builder Warren Hastings, dies at 51 in Calcutta. His wife, Philadelphia Austen Hancock, was an aunt of the writer Jane Austen. The family and their Indian maid are depicted in a Joshua Reynolds portrait.
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The Celebrity Traitors final review – what an absolute blinder!
The Celebrity Traitors final review – what an absolute blinder!
The first series came to a sensational, phenomenal and genuinely mind-boggling conclusion … by ruining the greatest love story of our age
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November 7, 2025 at 4:17 AM
The Celebrity Traitors final review – what an absolute blinder!
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Tv moment of the year David and Nick comforting Alan Carr for winning celebrity Traitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Tv moment of the year David and Nick comforting Alan Carr for winning celebrity Traitors