David Scourfield
@jhdscourfield.bsky.social
Classicist and Modernist, Em. Prof. Working on a monograph on E. M. Forster and Classics, and a new edition of his novel The Longest Journey for Cambridge UP. Welsh/Irish.
Reposted by David Scourfield
Note that still in post at the BBC is Robbie Gibb, who helped set up GB News, and John McAndrew, formerly director of news and programmes at GB News.
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Note that still in post at the BBC is Robbie Gibb, who helped set up GB News, and John McAndrew, formerly director of news and programmes at GB News.
Ouch. Good to see you manning up, though Manning out would be less painful.
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Ouch. Good to see you manning up, though Manning out would be less painful.
J. M. Coetzee, Waiting for the Barbarians
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
J. M. Coetzee, Waiting for the Barbarians
Yep. I guess in the case of Clooney, he's known to be politically engaged, a donor to the Ds, etc. But sure. Sportspeople too.
November 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Yep. I guess in the case of Clooney, he's known to be politically engaged, a donor to the Ds, etc. But sure. Sportspeople too.
an afterburning sensation in the stomach in my case
November 2, 2025 at 12:17 PM
an afterburning sensation in the stomach in my case
As a Bristol City follower, I can say it was a relief when Manning left. The top-six finish flattered to deceive.
November 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
As a Bristol City follower, I can say it was a relief when Manning left. The top-six finish flattered to deceive.
Congratulations, and what a great topic!
November 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Congratulations, and what a great topic!
As I recall, the running head at the top of that Classics Ireland article refers to him as 'Pop'. Absolutely love that normalisation!
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
As I recall, the running head at the top of that Classics Ireland article refers to him as 'Pop'. Absolutely love that normalisation!
Yes, on the BBC Today programme this morning Justin Webb (eye roll) referred to a 27% swing from Labour to, uh, no that wasn't mentioned.
October 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Yes, on the BBC Today programme this morning Justin Webb (eye roll) referred to a 27% swing from Labour to, uh, no that wasn't mentioned.