Paul Simpson
@dutchpaul.bsky.social
Lecturer, Uni of Greenwich + LCC/University of the Arts, London. Retired early thanks to #Chiari. Was PR head @ BBC Radio 1; PR @ Kiss FM, Shazam + in Westminster. ♥ #radio #lufc #genealogy | RSA Fellow | http://www.dutchHQ.com
● Yateley, Hampshire
● Yateley, Hampshire
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#BBCRadio3 is broadcasting from a train for an entire day to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern #railway 🚂
📻 Listen to Train Tracks, live on Saturday 27 September on BBC Radio 3 and #BBCSounds
#trains #music
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📻 Listen to Train Tracks, live on Saturday 27 September on BBC Radio 3 and #BBCSounds
#trains #music
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Radio 3 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway with an all-day broadcast from the Highland Chieftain Train from Inverness to London
Radio 3's Train Tracks includes a whole-day broadcast and five live programmes across the country
www.bbc.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#BBCRadio3 is broadcasting from a train for an entire day to mark the 200th anniversary of the modern #railway 🚂
📻 Listen to Train Tracks, live on Saturday 27 September on BBC Radio 3 and #BBCSounds
#trains #music
More 👇🏻
📻 Listen to Train Tracks, live on Saturday 27 September on BBC Radio 3 and #BBCSounds
#trains #music
More 👇🏻
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Chain Gang was released as a single in March 1956, before Heartbreak Hotel reached the UK. And I think it's rather wonderful.
Jimmy Young: Chain Gang
Yes, it's that Jimmy Young . The Fifties crooner, turned Sixties DJ. turned public affairs broadcaster, whose Radio 2 show lasted 30 years a...
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September 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Chain Gang was released as a single in March 1956, before Heartbreak Hotel reached the UK. And I think it's rather wonderful.
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A huge moment -- Melvyn Bragg steps down from In Our Time after over a quarter of a century. What a programme and what a legacy! Just a model for how to make great, clever, engaging radio, and a twenty-seven-year experiment that proves there's a huge global audience for smart, scholarly programming.
Melvyn Bragg decides to step down from presenting In Our Time
After 26 years on the programme, the legendary presenter bids farewell to the series
www.bbc.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
A huge moment -- Melvyn Bragg steps down from In Our Time after over a quarter of a century. What a programme and what a legacy! Just a model for how to make great, clever, engaging radio, and a twenty-seven-year experiment that proves there's a huge global audience for smart, scholarly programming.
Have been a huge fan of Diana Luke since listening as a teen to my local radio station, Guildford's County Sound, then on Jazz FM and GLR. Now I'm one of the band of "moonbathers & bedwarmers" who tune in avidly to her late night show on @boomradio.co.uk. Thanks @theliveluke.bsky.social 👏👏.
And Last One in this series!
From One Luke, to Another!
It’s the Queen of Late Night Radio, but who is Diana Luke?🌙📻
Well she joins me on #RadioGreats to chat about working at stations that include #TheSuperstation, #JazzFM, #GLR and #Boom!
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/1770277/epis... 🎧
From One Luke, to Another!
It’s the Queen of Late Night Radio, but who is Diana Luke?🌙📻
Well she joins me on #RadioGreats to chat about working at stations that include #TheSuperstation, #JazzFM, #GLR and #Boom!
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/1770277/epis... 🎧
August 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Have been a huge fan of Diana Luke since listening as a teen to my local radio station, Guildford's County Sound, then on Jazz FM and GLR. Now I'm one of the band of "moonbathers & bedwarmers" who tune in avidly to her late night show on @boomradio.co.uk. Thanks @theliveluke.bsky.social 👏👏.
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I was sorry to hear that Ray Brooks has died. In 1999 I was involved in making a low budget BBC documentary about Belle & Sebastian and we got Ray to narrate it. We were fans of his work on Mr. Benn. He did a smashing job for us and was pleasant to work with. Here’s a short extract.
August 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I was sorry to hear that Ray Brooks has died. In 1999 I was involved in making a low budget BBC documentary about Belle & Sebastian and we got Ray to narrate it. We were fans of his work on Mr. Benn. He did a smashing job for us and was pleasant to work with. Here’s a short extract.
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Been buying vintage Fuzzy Felt for the art I’m making & it’s so deeply tender & touching finding some still carry ghost traces of the last owner’s play & since the sets are so old, I wonder if these little scenes were made by a child who’s my age now, with fond middle-aged memories of creating them
August 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Been buying vintage Fuzzy Felt for the art I’m making & it’s so deeply tender & touching finding some still carry ghost traces of the last owner’s play & since the sets are so old, I wonder if these little scenes were made by a child who’s my age now, with fond middle-aged memories of creating them
First book purchase arrived today from @foxlanebooks.bsky.social Beautiful attention to detail in packaging from Kirstie. Will definitely become rpt. customer. ❤️ my signed independent bookshop edition of "The Art of a Lie" by @laurasrobinson.bsky.social Big fan of her other work to date.
July 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
First book purchase arrived today from @foxlanebooks.bsky.social Beautiful attention to detail in packaging from Kirstie. Will definitely become rpt. customer. ❤️ my signed independent bookshop edition of "The Art of a Lie" by @laurasrobinson.bsky.social Big fan of her other work to date.
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100-plus public figures, academics and campaign groups warn 'every sign from the government suggests the right to an EHCP is to be removed from children attending mainstream schools.' I unpick the battle over legal rights & @lawsocgazette's dealings w DfE
www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/sen...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/sen...
SEND reform and legal rights
The 'parents of disabled children' club was one I didn't want to join, and yet was shattered to leave with the death of my daughter in February. Re-engaging with these issues at this time, I find extr...
www.lawgazette.co.uk
July 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
100-plus public figures, academics and campaign groups warn 'every sign from the government suggests the right to an EHCP is to be removed from children attending mainstream schools.' I unpick the battle over legal rights & @lawsocgazette's dealings w DfE
www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/sen...
www.lawgazette.co.uk/features/sen...
Morning walk destination with Poppy dog. Pond on Yateley Green. Eyes begin with the lilypads and water and work out. #green #Yateley #Hampshire #BlackwaterValley #fridayfeeling
July 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Morning walk destination with Poppy dog. Pond on Yateley Green. Eyes begin with the lilypads and water and work out. #green #Yateley #Hampshire #BlackwaterValley #fridayfeeling
This ad has always been one of my favourite things. Kenny Everett bumps into Gerald Harper on the stairs in one of the launch TV promos for Capital Radio in 1973. What a prospect. Sad to hear the news. RIP Gerald Harper. He cut quite the dash. youtu.be/WYobDSEE67w?...
Capital Radio 194 (539) 1973 Launch TV Adverts
YouTube video by Elvisdukebox
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July 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This ad has always been one of my favourite things. Kenny Everett bumps into Gerald Harper on the stairs in one of the launch TV promos for Capital Radio in 1973. What a prospect. Sad to hear the news. RIP Gerald Harper. He cut quite the dash. youtu.be/WYobDSEE67w?...
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Brian Wilson RIP. News made me shed a few tears just now. Farewell to a true American genius. Thanks for everything you gave us.
youtu.be/S22a1CITgj0
youtu.be/S22a1CITgj0
Surf's Up
YouTube video by The Beach Boys - Topic
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June 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Brian Wilson RIP. News made me shed a few tears just now. Farewell to a true American genius. Thanks for everything you gave us.
youtu.be/S22a1CITgj0
youtu.be/S22a1CITgj0
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social I’m sure you won’t remember but we spoke on air a couple of years ago about whether you can copyright a voice and what AI could already do. Please read this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
‘Stop using my voice' - ScotRail's new announcer is my AI clone - BBC News
Voiceover artist Gayanne says an AI used on ScotRail trains was trained using her voice.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social I’m sure you won’t remember but we spoke on air a couple of years ago about whether you can copyright a voice and what AI could already do. Please read this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New Saint Etienne single ‘Glad’, produced by Tom Rowlands (Chemical Bros) and features Jez Williams (Doves). They’re going out in style…..
youtu.be/h5fWxY9IHkw
youtu.be/h5fWxY9IHkw
Saint Etienne - Glad
YouTube video by SaintEtienneOfficial
youtu.be
May 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
New Saint Etienne single ‘Glad’, produced by Tom Rowlands (Chemical Bros) and features Jez Williams (Doves). They’re going out in style…..
youtu.be/h5fWxY9IHkw
youtu.be/h5fWxY9IHkw
Trees of Quarry Lane. Out walking the dog this morning. #thicktrunktuesday
May 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Trees of Quarry Lane. Out walking the dog this morning. #thicktrunktuesday
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Visited the Highland Laddie in Leeds. What a stunning boozer! I need to come back when I’m not driving.
May 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Visited the Highland Laddie in Leeds. What a stunning boozer! I need to come back when I’m not driving.
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Poppies from my garden, #cyanotype made in the garden this afternoon.
May 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Poppies from my garden, #cyanotype made in the garden this afternoon.
Thinking of the likely smile on the face of former club president Arthur English as he looks down on Aldershot Town's achievement today, winning the FA Trophy 3-0 against Spennymoor Town. My affiliations lie elsewhere, but this is local.
May 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Thinking of the likely smile on the face of former club president Arthur English as he looks down on Aldershot Town's achievement today, winning the FA Trophy 3-0 against Spennymoor Town. My affiliations lie elsewhere, but this is local.
Lost my head - and those of a few dolls - starting to restore my special succulents rockery in the front garden this weekend.
May 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Lost my head - and those of a few dolls - starting to restore my special succulents rockery in the front garden this weekend.
As if by magic, Poppy and I emerged from the shade of the trees in the Royal Oak Valley to find this little spot bathed in sunshine. Perfect walk with the dog this morning. 🐾
May 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
As if by magic, Poppy and I emerged from the shade of the trees in the Royal Oak Valley to find this little spot bathed in sunshine. Perfect walk with the dog this morning. 🐾
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Democracy, out the back with the bins, hanging by a thread? Or just a poorly positioned Polling Station sign? Vote! #LocalElections2025
May 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Democracy, out the back with the bins, hanging by a thread? Or just a poorly positioned Polling Station sign? Vote! #LocalElections2025
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Democracy, out the back with the bins, hanging by a thread? Or just a poorly positioned Polling Station sign? Vote! #LocalElections2025
May 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Democracy, out the back with the bins, hanging by a thread? Or just a poorly positioned Polling Station sign? Vote! #LocalElections2025
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& last of April - Beltane eve - rowan flower opening & the light through new leaves is soft & fresh, the sun fiery & benign - amongst insects a chaffinchthroat pulses in song, you inhale pollen & dust & air is humid, it is another world from the beginning of the month
April 30, 2025 at 8:18 PM
& last of April - Beltane eve - rowan flower opening & the light through new leaves is soft & fresh, the sun fiery & benign - amongst insects a chaffinchthroat pulses in song, you inhale pollen & dust & air is humid, it is another world from the beginning of the month