David Martin
m9dm.bsky.social
David Martin
@m9dm.bsky.social
Real live human. Mostly London.
Charitably it might have been a joke.
February 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Radio 4 adapted The Weirdstone of Brisingamen awhile ago

I’d love a film or TV adaptation. Although the adaptation of my other child hood faves The Crystal Cave and The Dark is Rising were really very poor
BBC Radio 4 Extra - Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen - Episode guide
All episodes of Alan Garner - The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
www.bbc.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Dog ownership seems like a good criteria to me. We can rule out Kristi Noem from any leadership position on that basis.
February 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM
If only there was some sort of precedent for a UK party massively losing an election, going more extreme and remaining out of power until they shift back to the centre.
January 28, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Taro on Brewer Street is a reliably good Japanese place.
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Surely this intro was sarcasm?
January 16, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Now that’s a headline
January 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
It’s been available in the UK for a while, but only privately -my daughter had it 10 years ago. It’s only now being made available on the NHS as part of the standard set of vaccinations children here get.
January 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A Labour leader who had enthusiastically campaigned for Remain might have changed the entire dynamic of the era. I voted Labour in both elections, I liked both of the manifestos. I never liked Corbyn and agree that he got much abuse, as have many Labour leaders.
December 17, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I mean I think it’s pretty likely is he is that unpopular. He lost two elections.
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I’ve heard a rumour that Joey Barton is in line for the next FIFA peace prize.*

*satire
December 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I’m 53 I learned nothing about the slave trade. My 13 year old has been taught about it in both primary and high school. I was pleasantly surprised.
November 17, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I agree that we shouldn’t be selling weapons to Israel at the moment.
October 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Look at the homes, schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Palestine. Sadly we need weapons to deter aggression so we can build a good society for everyone.
October 28, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I realise you probably have to deal with far more of this stuff than I can imagine. You shouldn’t have to and I am very sorry you have to receive this hate. I appreciate you sharing it and making it more visible.
October 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Inevitably my eyes rolled a full 360 when I read the headline.
October 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
So to claim refugee status in the UK, you have to slay a dragon or would that just get you points in an Australian like system?
August 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Who Owns England by Guy Shrubsole is a really good book about inequality of land ownership in England.
August 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
August publications like Unherd???
July 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM