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Peter Hutton
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Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. • I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career. I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters. Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Another quality bit of work by @ledbydonkeys.org
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October 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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As we approach that time of the year.....https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17pSkjHRgE/
October 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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"There are currently nearly 600 parishes that officially bar women priests. The Church of England must now deal with an extraordinary situation: the Archbishop of Canterbury will not be able to preside over communion in these churches."
theconversation.com/first-woman-...

#ironic
First woman archbishop of Canterbury can’t preside over communion in hundreds of churches
Nearly 600 parishes officially bar women priests.
theconversation.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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It was 30 years ago......
October 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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“Just think that today, and tomorrow and the next day, each day you’re going to be making some kind of impact. Think and choose wisely what sort of impact you make.” (Jane Goodall)
October 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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a man with a mustache is wearing a beret and a green shirt .
ALT: a man with a mustache is wearing a beret and a green shirt .
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October 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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To all my MAGA friends, of whom I have none...

www.help.senate.gov/dem/newsroom...
NEWS: Sanders Report Finds Nearly 700 Prescription Drugs Have Increased in Price Under Trump | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today...
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September 30, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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#Bbcsport
Ryder cup on 5 live and 5L Extra
Same commentary on both?
Seriously!!
You do realise FRA v NZ is on?
September 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Chapeau!
September 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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thegreenrunners.bsky.social
Good luck to everyone lining up at Conway Castle tomorrow morning to start the 6 day journey to Cardiff Castle. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

We’ll be dot watching members @superkev79.bsky.social & Allie Bailey. 💪🏻💚

Any other Green Runners seeking to tame the dragon 🐉 this year?

#TheDragonsBack
August 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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@pair-ups.bsky.social
After many many kilometres of reliable road running....now my go to day / dog walking shoes
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June 19, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Chapeau Allie Bailey
June 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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May 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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@colinmurray1.bsky.social no reference to Aberdeen in your intro / programme plan today...
May 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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@colinmurray1.bsky.social
May 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Kudos to Kia.
March 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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thegreenrunners.bsky.social
A must watch film.

We are in awe of our co-founder Jasmin. Just watching this film brings back the emotions of waiting for Keith’s tweet in 2024.

The drive, tenacity and endurance 🤩

The wonderful trail running community also shines through 😍

#bm100

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The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons (Full Documentary)
YouTube video by Singletrack
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March 21, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Ouch!!
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Another classic bit of observation & commentary by Peattie & Taylor
March 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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@mrcolinmurray.bsky.social Great Football Songbook.
You did Sunshine On Leith back in 2024....
But please (if you have the rights) how about a feature this Sunday on last weekend's awesome fan/squad interaction
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Sunshine On Leith | Hibs Win The Edinburgh Derby | Full-Time Celebrations
YouTube video by Hibernian Football Club
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March 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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compoundchem.com
I'm a bit late with day 18 of #ChemAdvent24 but it's a cracker... a Christmas cracker, that is, and the friction-sensitive explosive behind their festive explosions 💥
Infographic on christmas crackers highlighting the role of the friction-sensitive explosive, silver fulminate, the structure of which is shown
December 18, 2024 at 9:24 PM
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November 30, 2024 at 8:55 PM
pjh-ranmore.bsky.social
So how do we go about persuading BBC Sport that #smalleuropeanwoman should be on the list for #spoty?
November 26, 2024 at 8:42 AM
pjh-ranmore.bsky.social
Hello World

Day 1........

Hope the promise of skies of blue hold to be true.
November 19, 2024 at 11:32 AM