Peter West
@peterfwest.bsky.social
European. Family guy. Live music enthusiast. Veteran of the mobile telecoms industry.
North Easterner living in exile in the Thames Valley
“Peter in Reading” on BBC 6 Music
North Easterner living in exile in the Thames Valley
“Peter in Reading” on BBC 6 Music
Nick Grimshaw playing Grace by IDLES this morning. Is this related to the “big” news story about the king and the pope praying together yesterday or just a coincidence?
October 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Nick Grimshaw playing Grace by IDLES this morning. Is this related to the “big” news story about the king and the pope praying together yesterday or just a coincidence?
Wait till Kami Badenoch finds out how hard it is for someone from Gaza to go to a football match
October 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Wait till Kami Badenoch finds out how hard it is for someone from Gaza to go to a football match
I’ve been thinking about this for years now, but always thought that it wouldn’t achieve anything because of our ridiculous FPTP electoral system. Like a lot of others (now over 110,000 members!) I’ve arrived at the decision that this is the best hope we have for a fairer and more radical future
October 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I’ve been thinking about this for years now, but always thought that it wouldn’t achieve anything because of our ridiculous FPTP electoral system. Like a lot of others (now over 110,000 members!) I’ve arrived at the decision that this is the best hope we have for a fairer and more radical future
Honestly officer, I’ve only brushed my teeth
October 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Honestly officer, I’ve only brushed my teeth
Don’t forget female…
September 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Don’t forget female…
How about Baroness?
September 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
How about Baroness?
This looks like a recipe for success
September 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This looks like a recipe for success
Oh, and the lighter stuff related to pets, travel and *lots* of music by bands you’ve probably never heard of, like The Itch at the 100 Club tonight
September 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Oh, and the lighter stuff related to pets, travel and *lots* of music by bands you’ve probably never heard of, like The Itch at the 100 Club tonight
Of course Trump knows all about home “truths” right?
September 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Of course Trump knows all about home “truths” right?
Hope you have more luck than I did in March
September 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Hope you have more luck than I did in March
The first 15 minutes of the Radio 4 News at 5pm devoted to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. I don’t remember this level of coverage in June when Democrat were shot
September 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The first 15 minutes of the Radio 4 News at 5pm devoted to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. I don’t remember this level of coverage in June when Democrat were shot
Why are the UK government spending taxpayers money posting content on X? Asking for those people who haven’t been radicalised
August 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Why are the UK government spending taxpayers money posting content on X? Asking for those people who haven’t been radicalised
Kemi Badenoch ignoring science to appeal to the short term goals of geriatric Reform voters
August 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Kemi Badenoch ignoring science to appeal to the short term goals of geriatric Reform voters
And here you have the underlying reason that the country is ruined:
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August 29, 2025 at 8:27 AM
And here you have the underlying reason that the country is ruined:
news.sky.com/story/our-co...
news.sky.com/story/our-co...
One of my neighbours who says he isn’t racist posted this on FB a couple of days ago. Now some other neighbours who I’ve always loved have shared it too. The irony is that they are Irish and immigrated here many years ago. I’m upset at how this is creating division
August 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
One of my neighbours who says he isn’t racist posted this on FB a couple of days ago. Now some other neighbours who I’ve always loved have shared it too. The irony is that they are Irish and immigrated here many years ago. I’m upset at how this is creating division
Marc Riley playing “Leaders of the Free World” by Elbow which is even more relevant than when it was released.
Periscope up!
Periscope up!
August 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Marc Riley playing “Leaders of the Free World” by Elbow which is even more relevant than when it was released.
Periscope up!
Periscope up!
Shocked to discover that the one trick pony Nigel Farage is banging on about immigration again and warning of more Farage Riots from his soapbox
August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Shocked to discover that the one trick pony Nigel Farage is banging on about immigration again and warning of more Farage Riots from his soapbox
I have a dilemma tonight. My daughter is singing in the Proms again and will be live on Radio 3. Meanwhile my son is broadcasting live on BBC Radio Oxfordshire and Berkshire, and is also presenting a prerecorded show on BBC Radio Solent. These are all at the same time
August 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I have a dilemma tonight. My daughter is singing in the Proms again and will be live on Radio 3. Meanwhile my son is broadcasting live on BBC Radio Oxfordshire and Berkshire, and is also presenting a prerecorded show on BBC Radio Solent. These are all at the same time
Played my third competitive bowls match last night, at home to Hurst, and for the first time was in a winning team. I seem to be getting the hang of it. Shirt is washed and on the line ready for the next one
August 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Played my third competitive bowls match last night, at home to Hurst, and for the first time was in a winning team. I seem to be getting the hang of it. Shirt is washed and on the line ready for the next one
First home game of a new season. Hope springs eternal #readingfc
August 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
First home game of a new season. Hope springs eternal #readingfc
Played my first competitive game of bowls in a friendly away at Hurst this evening and we drew. Just been called by the skip to play for the B team in a game tomorrow afternoon. Pressure is on
July 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Played my first competitive game of bowls in a friendly away at Hurst this evening and we drew. Just been called by the skip to play for the B team in a game tomorrow afternoon. Pressure is on
As Gregg Wallace is trending, here’s the backdrop Stewart Lee is using for his current run of shows
July 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
As Gregg Wallace is trending, here’s the backdrop Stewart Lee is using for his current run of shows
I’m old enough to remember terrorists blowing people up etc but apparently now the wrong clothes choice can land you in clink
July 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I’m old enough to remember terrorists blowing people up etc but apparently now the wrong clothes choice can land you in clink
Just FYI, Bob Vylan is the name of the band. They’re a duo who perform under the individual names of Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan. Check out their music
June 30, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Just FYI, Bob Vylan is the name of the band. They’re a duo who perform under the individual names of Bobby Vylan and Bobbie Vylan. Check out their music