Charitably it might have been a joke.
February 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Charitably it might have been a joke.
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
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
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February 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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
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
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
Dog ownership seems like a good criteria to me. We can rule out Kristi Noem from any leadership position on that basis.
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
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.
Taro on Brewer Street is a reliably good Japanese place.
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Taro on Brewer Street is a reliably good Japanese place.
Surely this intro was sarcasm?
January 16, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Surely this intro was sarcasm?
Now that’s a headline
January 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Now that’s a headline
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
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.
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
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.
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 mean I think it’s pretty likely is he is that unpopular. He lost two elections.
I’ve heard a rumour that Joey Barton is in line for the next FIFA peace prize.*
*satire
*satire
December 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
I’ve heard a rumour that Joey Barton is in line for the next FIFA peace prize.*
*satire
*satire
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’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.
I agree that we shouldn’t be selling weapons to Israel at the moment.
October 28, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I agree that we shouldn’t be selling weapons to Israel at the moment.
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
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.
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
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.
Inevitably my eyes rolled a full 360 when I read the headline.
October 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Inevitably my eyes rolled a full 360 when I read the headline.
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
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?
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
Who Owns England by Guy Shrubsole is a really good book about inequality of land ownership in England.
August publications like Unherd???
July 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
August publications like Unherd???