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Ordinary Decent Criminal - Paines Plough
Meet recovering addict Frankie, played by renowned political comedian Mark Thomas. Frankie’s just been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for dealing drugs. When he gets there, none of his fe...
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Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
November 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Sky News just had Kelvin Mackenzie on, former editor of The Sun, one of the people at the centre of probably the most disgraceful front page in newspaper history, complaining about BBC journalists not being objective and 'fake news'. Astonishing. ~AA
There are so many reasons to blast Patti Smith out of the speakers but here's one if you need it.
Happy birthday.
Seeing her perform just after lockdown was a cathartic heaving comet of joy.
Happy birthday.
Seeing her perform just after lockdown was a cathartic heaving comet of joy.
Horses, the debut studio album by Patti Smith, was released #OTD 1975 by Arista Records.
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
There are so many reasons to blast Patti Smith out of the speakers but here's one if you need it.
Happy birthday.
Seeing her perform just after lockdown was a cathartic heaving comet of joy.
Happy birthday.
Seeing her perform just after lockdown was a cathartic heaving comet of joy.
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10 November 1929 | A Czech Jewish woman, Helga Hošková-Weissová, was born in Prague.
Deported from Theresienstadt ghetto to #Auschwitz in Oct 1944. Her father was murdered in a gas chamber. Helga & her mother were moved to Freiberg & liberated in Mauthausen.
Today she turns 96. Happy Birthday!
Deported from Theresienstadt ghetto to #Auschwitz in Oct 1944. Her father was murdered in a gas chamber. Helga & her mother were moved to Freiberg & liberated in Mauthausen.
Today she turns 96. Happy Birthday!
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
10 November 1929 | A Czech Jewish woman, Helga Hošková-Weissová, was born in Prague.
Deported from Theresienstadt ghetto to #Auschwitz in Oct 1944. Her father was murdered in a gas chamber. Helga & her mother were moved to Freiberg & liberated in Mauthausen.
Today she turns 96. Happy Birthday!
Deported from Theresienstadt ghetto to #Auschwitz in Oct 1944. Her father was murdered in a gas chamber. Helga & her mother were moved to Freiberg & liberated in Mauthausen.
Today she turns 96. Happy Birthday!
One of the few things that make me want to defend the BBC is the far right media, Johnson and Trump’s attacks on it.
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
One of the few things that make me want to defend the BBC is the far right media, Johnson and Trump’s attacks on it.
1/2 Tour manager: I must show you details of the Chichester stage set up.
Me: Is it like the Deadwood Stage?
Tour Manager: what’s the deadwood stage?
Me: 🎶 Oh! The Deadwood Stage is a-rollin' on over the plains,
with the curtains flappin' and the driver slappin' the reins.🎶
Continued…
Me: Is it like the Deadwood Stage?
Tour Manager: what’s the deadwood stage?
Me: 🎶 Oh! The Deadwood Stage is a-rollin' on over the plains,
with the curtains flappin' and the driver slappin' the reins.🎶
Continued…
November 8, 2025 at 11:58 PM
1/2 Tour manager: I must show you details of the Chichester stage set up.
Me: Is it like the Deadwood Stage?
Tour Manager: what’s the deadwood stage?
Me: 🎶 Oh! The Deadwood Stage is a-rollin' on over the plains,
with the curtains flappin' and the driver slappin' the reins.🎶
Continued…
Me: Is it like the Deadwood Stage?
Tour Manager: what’s the deadwood stage?
Me: 🎶 Oh! The Deadwood Stage is a-rollin' on over the plains,
with the curtains flappin' and the driver slappin' the reins.🎶
Continued…
In Coventry for week at Belgrade Theatre and nipped round the cathedral, bloody marvellous.
November 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
In Coventry for week at Belgrade Theatre and nipped round the cathedral, bloody marvellous.
Popped into Coventry cathedral for a nosey and caught the sound check for tonight’s gig, classical Ibiza.
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Popped into Coventry cathedral for a nosey and caught the sound check for tonight’s gig, classical Ibiza.
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🚨 BREAKING: The government has tabled their plan to restrict repeat protests.
Demonstrations could now banned based on the 'cumulative disruption' that previous protests have caused in the area - regardless of if they have been organised by the same people or not.
This is worse than we feared.
Demonstrations could now banned based on the 'cumulative disruption' that previous protests have caused in the area - regardless of if they have been organised by the same people or not.
This is worse than we feared.
Government's repeat protest restrictions worse than feared - Liberty
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🚨 BREAKING: The government has tabled their plan to restrict repeat protests.
Demonstrations could now banned based on the 'cumulative disruption' that previous protests have caused in the area - regardless of if they have been organised by the same people or not.
This is worse than we feared.
Demonstrations could now banned based on the 'cumulative disruption' that previous protests have caused in the area - regardless of if they have been organised by the same people or not.
This is worse than we feared.
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40 years without a proper job. Takes some doing.
beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/1679...
beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/1679...
Forty Not Out for Mark Thomas
Veteran comedian and campaigner Mark Thomas is celebrating his fortieth year as a stand-up this year and has chosen to mark the landmark with two events.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
40 years without a proper job. Takes some doing.
beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/1679...
beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/1679...
I turn 40 in stand up years on 19th Nov.
19th Nov 1985 my first circuit gig at a pub in Putney.
40 years later I mark the passing of time performing at Medical Aid for Palestinians benefit.
Hope you can join me.
It is an amazing line up. SALUT!
london.thecomedystore.co.uk/event/stand-...
19th Nov 1985 my first circuit gig at a pub in Putney.
40 years later I mark the passing of time performing at Medical Aid for Palestinians benefit.
Hope you can join me.
It is an amazing line up. SALUT!
london.thecomedystore.co.uk/event/stand-...
Stand Up For MAP
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November 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
I turn 40 in stand up years on 19th Nov.
19th Nov 1985 my first circuit gig at a pub in Putney.
40 years later I mark the passing of time performing at Medical Aid for Palestinians benefit.
Hope you can join me.
It is an amazing line up. SALUT!
london.thecomedystore.co.uk/event/stand-...
19th Nov 1985 my first circuit gig at a pub in Putney.
40 years later I mark the passing of time performing at Medical Aid for Palestinians benefit.
Hope you can join me.
It is an amazing line up. SALUT!
london.thecomedystore.co.uk/event/stand-...
Anyone near to London on the 8th Nov.
Western Sahara Campaign demonstration in front of the Embassy of Morocco on the 8th of November time 13:00
Calling on end of occupation!
Western Sahara Campaign demonstration in front of the Embassy of Morocco on the 8th of November time 13:00
Calling on end of occupation!
November 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Anyone near to London on the 8th Nov.
Western Sahara Campaign demonstration in front of the Embassy of Morocco on the 8th of November time 13:00
Calling on end of occupation!
Western Sahara Campaign demonstration in front of the Embassy of Morocco on the 8th of November time 13:00
Calling on end of occupation!
deployed with aplomb x
@markthomasinfo.bsky.social my last one has done stirling service & has now been replaced🫡
November 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
deployed with aplomb x
So Kingston’s lack of treats has resulted in this!
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
So Kingston’s lack of treats has resulted in this!
My personal twist on tonight’s celebrations, Trick or Tripe, have not gone down well.
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
My personal twist on tonight’s celebrations, Trick or Tripe, have not gone down well.
Charity shop find. Tempted but I have two copies of this already, still cheers the cockles with the prospect of playing this in 8 weeks time.
October 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Charity shop find. Tempted but I have two copies of this already, still cheers the cockles with the prospect of playing this in 8 weeks time.
Oh Scarborough even your chippies are iconic!
October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Oh Scarborough even your chippies are iconic!
The re-enactment of the scene in Where Eagles Dare, when the cable cars pass each other, as performed by Scarborough funicular railway.
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The re-enactment of the scene in Where Eagles Dare, when the cable cars pass each other, as performed by Scarborough funicular railway.
My mate is in this reckons it’s great.
October 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
My mate is in this reckons it’s great.
Proud to have been asked to do this. Amazing day. ✊
Packed room for Art as Protest pane at #spycops event chaired by Prof Rachel Garfield w/ students from Arts Uni Bournemouth, Henny Beaumont & @markthomasinfo.bsky.social We’re here all day w/ fascinating range of talks, art & activities. Pop along to Lush in Beak St to join us if there’s space.
October 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Proud to have been asked to do this. Amazing day. ✊