David Spencer
@spen01.bsky.social
Right wingers seem to be on a mission to destroy public broadcasters in Europe look at what PiS did to TVP in Poland; there’s a pattern and people would be foolish to ignore it.
November 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Right wingers seem to be on a mission to destroy public broadcasters in Europe look at what PiS did to TVP in Poland; there’s a pattern and people would be foolish to ignore it.
My feeling is that the government is keeping quiet simply because it doesn’t want to upset Trump and force him to up the tariffs…it feels like the world is stuck in a protection racket with Trump and his tariffs.
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
My feeling is that the government is keeping quiet simply because it doesn’t want to upset Trump and force him to up the tariffs…it feels like the world is stuck in a protection racket with Trump and his tariffs.
Hmm, I feel that no one says “vibe coding”
November 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Hmm, I feel that no one says “vibe coding”
Imagine allowing a channel like X to behave as a broadcaster in the UK with no guardrails or punishments for lying and disinformation.
November 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Imagine allowing a channel like X to behave as a broadcaster in the UK with no guardrails or punishments for lying and disinformation.
Removing titles is window dressing, a proper police investigation is what is needed
October 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Removing titles is window dressing, a proper police investigation is what is needed
Ok, Royal Family tries to work out what titles and badges it can remove from Andrew to assuage the public in order to protect itself.
However, only a proper police investigation into Andrew, his associates and those that have been complicit in covering up any alleged crimes, can be acceptable now.
However, only a proper police investigation into Andrew, his associates and those that have been complicit in covering up any alleged crimes, can be acceptable now.
October 31, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Ok, Royal Family tries to work out what titles and badges it can remove from Andrew to assuage the public in order to protect itself.
However, only a proper police investigation into Andrew, his associates and those that have been complicit in covering up any alleged crimes, can be acceptable now.
However, only a proper police investigation into Andrew, his associates and those that have been complicit in covering up any alleged crimes, can be acceptable now.
It’s noticeable in this: “let’s remove various titles from Andrew to try and stop the monarchy being affected” phase that there hasn’t been a single word from the Palace about any of the victims. It’s only about PR and damage limitation.
October 26, 2025 at 8:42 AM
It’s noticeable in this: “let’s remove various titles from Andrew to try and stop the monarchy being affected” phase that there hasn’t been a single word from the Palace about any of the victims. It’s only about PR and damage limitation.
A few months ago I asked if we could have some István Szabó films so this is just excellent; Christmas has come early, thank you.
October 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A few months ago I asked if we could have some István Szabó films so this is just excellent; Christmas has come early, thank you.
Isn’t there a wider issue about why when asked to investigate Prince Andrew the Met found nothing ?
October 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Isn’t there a wider issue about why when asked to investigate Prince Andrew the Met found nothing ?
I’ve just read this excellent piece on Kinski who was a problematic character but still a very compelling actor and orator; I’m intrigued how you can capture in novel form an exploding volcano of a man like him in JCK?
September 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I’ve just read this excellent piece on Kinski who was a problematic character but still a very compelling actor and orator; I’m intrigued how you can capture in novel form an exploding volcano of a man like him in JCK?
Is there any scope for a tax or transactional charge on the accountancy companies that help the rich hide their money away from taxation?
July 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Is there any scope for a tax or transactional charge on the accountancy companies that help the rich hide their money away from taxation?
Oh no, I left it too late. :(
Thanks for getting back to me
Thanks for getting back to me
June 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Oh no, I left it too late. :(
Thanks for getting back to me
Thanks for getting back to me
Hi, will you be getting any more stock for: The Landlord and A Quiet Place in the Country?
June 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Hi, will you be getting any more stock for: The Landlord and A Quiet Place in the Country?
It’s an excellent surreal film; under appreciated imho. Perfect to watch late at night.
Burt Lancaster is great in it but it is Eleanor Perry’s screenplay that makes it stand out.
Burt Lancaster is great in it but it is Eleanor Perry’s screenplay that makes it stand out.
May 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
It’s an excellent surreal film; under appreciated imho. Perfect to watch late at night.
Burt Lancaster is great in it but it is Eleanor Perry’s screenplay that makes it stand out.
Burt Lancaster is great in it but it is Eleanor Perry’s screenplay that makes it stand out.
By a beautiful piece of synchronicity I’ve just re-read the Great Gatsby and I’m reading Sarah Churchwell’s excellent analysis of the book and its roots called Careless People; apparently one of the book’s working titles was: “Trimalcho in West Egg” which has to be one of the worst book titles ever.
April 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
By a beautiful piece of synchronicity I’ve just re-read the Great Gatsby and I’m reading Sarah Churchwell’s excellent analysis of the book and its roots called Careless People; apparently one of the book’s working titles was: “Trimalcho in West Egg” which has to be one of the worst book titles ever.
No, it’s all performative; he has no intention of taking action against Russia
April 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
No, it’s all performative; he has no intention of taking action against Russia
From a Russian perspective you might argue it’s mission accomplished: a man is in charge in America who is destroying the economy and its international relations with just about everyone
April 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
From a Russian perspective you might argue it’s mission accomplished: a man is in charge in America who is destroying the economy and its international relations with just about everyone
The Emperor (penguin) has no clothes
April 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Emperor (penguin) has no clothes
…and both called Daniel…
April 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
…and both called Daniel…
Maybe there are twin Daniel Hannans?
April 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Maybe there are twin Daniel Hannans?