Alex Andreou
@sturdyalex.bsky.social
I write, act, sing, broadcast and cook. Occasionally, even for money. One third of the @quietriotpod.bsky.social with @pimlicat.bsky.social and @mrkennycampbell.bsky.social
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She popped up in the immediate aftermath to say "better appoint someone who agrees with me".
November 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
She popped up in the immediate aftermath to say "better appoint someone who agrees with me".
You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
November 11, 2025 at 10:08 AM
You may have missed this gem yesterday. From which we learn that:
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
1. Betting shops are really good for the mental health of isolated people.
2. Most drug-takers are not a problem.
3. Kids put tuppence in slot machines in the hope of getting rich.
4. Farage probably has a gambling industry donor.
Genuinely cannot stop laughing at this title and tagline.
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Genuinely cannot stop laughing at this title and tagline.
Wow. Now it ALL make sense. It's Forrins releasing Forrins on purpose.
November 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Wow. Now it ALL make sense. It's Forrins releasing Forrins on purpose.
Everyone, apparently, has questions to answer. Except the people responsible for bringing the system to its knees. Too "complex" to go into that.
November 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Everyone, apparently, has questions to answer. Except the people responsible for bringing the system to its knees. Too "complex" to go into that.
Chris Mason is what happens when a Hospital Radio DJ, whose sole qualification appears to be a sort of soporific inoffensiveness, is somehow promoted to BBC Politics Editor - a position that demands unflinching insight, objectivity, and sharpness. It's like a puddle trying to be the ocean.
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Chris Mason is what happens when a Hospital Radio DJ, whose sole qualification appears to be a sort of soporific inoffensiveness, is somehow promoted to BBC Politics Editor - a position that demands unflinching insight, objectivity, and sharpness. It's like a puddle trying to be the ocean.
The brass neck is pretty incredible.
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The brass neck is pretty incredible.
Another "quite extraordinary revelation" by Sima Kotecha. 😂
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Another "quite extraordinary revelation" by Sima Kotecha. 😂
I recommend Bertolt Brecht's "The Jewish Wife".
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I recommend Bertolt Brecht's "The Jewish Wife".
This is what is happening. It is cynical. It is strategic. It is organised. It is well funded.
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is what is happening. It is cynical. It is strategic. It is organised. It is well funded.
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
The reason I lose heart with BBC News is that the next layer down from the "top" is in many ways worse.
Kuenssberg, Mason, Watt, etc. have surrendered to the lazy journalism of repeating gossip. But people like Zeffman were *recruited* to do that and have never done (nor can they do) anything else.
Kuenssberg, Mason, Watt, etc. have surrendered to the lazy journalism of repeating gossip. But people like Zeffman were *recruited* to do that and have never done (nor can they do) anything else.
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The reason I lose heart with BBC News is that the next layer down from the "top" is in many ways worse.
Kuenssberg, Mason, Watt, etc. have surrendered to the lazy journalism of repeating gossip. But people like Zeffman were *recruited* to do that and have never done (nor can they do) anything else.
Kuenssberg, Mason, Watt, etc. have surrendered to the lazy journalism of repeating gossip. But people like Zeffman were *recruited* to do that and have never done (nor can they do) anything else.
I don't know what is more depressing. That the BBC seems to have no clue what democratic socialism is or that someone who comments on politics for a living thinks it's the same as communism.
Jesus wept, indeed. GCSE, Introduction to Politics, Chapter 1, stuff.
Jesus wept, indeed. GCSE, Introduction to Politics, Chapter 1, stuff.
November 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I don't know what is more depressing. That the BBC seems to have no clue what democratic socialism is or that someone who comments on politics for a living thinks it's the same as communism.
Jesus wept, indeed. GCSE, Introduction to Politics, Chapter 1, stuff.
Jesus wept, indeed. GCSE, Introduction to Politics, Chapter 1, stuff.
The BBC News website now have a live, minute-by-minute blog on this.
Then, when 100k+ people turn up for Yaxley-Lennon's riot, everyone rings their hands and wails: "HOW COULD THIS HAVE HAPPENED?"
Then, when 100k+ people turn up for Yaxley-Lennon's riot, everyone rings their hands and wails: "HOW COULD THIS HAVE HAPPENED?"
November 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The BBC News website now have a live, minute-by-minute blog on this.
Then, when 100k+ people turn up for Yaxley-Lennon's riot, everyone rings their hands and wails: "HOW COULD THIS HAVE HAPPENED?"
Then, when 100k+ people turn up for Yaxley-Lennon's riot, everyone rings their hands and wails: "HOW COULD THIS HAVE HAPPENED?"
After a very good Commons speech only on Monday, about how politicians must not seek to scaremomger and inflame, it is very disappointing to see @maxwilkinson.bsky.social jump on the moral panic.
November 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
After a very good Commons speech only on Monday, about how politicians must not seek to scaremomger and inflame, it is very disappointing to see @maxwilkinson.bsky.social jump on the moral panic.
He aced his cognitive test, you know.
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
He aced his cognitive test, you know.
I'm just asking questions.
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I'm just asking questions.
<Rick Mayall voice>
UGGGHHHH why is a GIRL talking to me about taxation? UUUUGHHHHH
UGGGHHHH why is a GIRL talking to me about taxation? UUUUGHHHHH
November 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
<Rick Mayall voice>
UGGGHHHH why is a GIRL talking to me about taxation? UUUUGHHHHH
UGGGHHHH why is a GIRL talking to me about taxation? UUUUGHHHHH
I see we have reached the Trump-butt-calling-states stage of federal shutdown.
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I see we have reached the Trump-butt-calling-states stage of federal shutdown.
Yeah. Nothing creepy here.
October 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Yeah. Nothing creepy here.
I think it has a lot with starting out looking like this.
October 31, 2025 at 6:55 AM
I think it has a lot with starting out looking like this.
And if you think this is all coincidence, consider that Cary Grant was very close friends with Cubby Broccoli - and best man at his wedding. He was first choice for Bond. The deal fell through because Grant wouldn't commit to a five-movie deal, worried he was too old. The rest, as they say... 3/3
October 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
And if you think this is all coincidence, consider that Cary Grant was very close friends with Cubby Broccoli - and best man at his wedding. He was first choice for Bond. The deal fell through because Grant wouldn't commit to a five-movie deal, worried he was too old. The rest, as they say... 3/3
Fast cars, trains, and planes chase him across the map. He cracks puns in the face of danger and seduces the villain's lover, into an ally. The OTT title sequence, the big string orchestra, the sexual visual gags - and the climax: a huge action sequence on a famous landmark. Truly, a template. 2/3
October 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Fast cars, trains, and planes chase him across the map. He cracks puns in the face of danger and seduces the villain's lover, into an ally. The OTT title sequence, the big string orchestra, the sexual visual gags - and the climax: a huge action sequence on a famous landmark. Truly, a template. 2/3
Every time I watch North by Northwest I am struck by the proufound but totally unacknowldged influence Hitch had on the Bond franchise. (Dr No came three years later.) This gibson-drinking, unflappable, debonair man, in an impeccably tailored suit, fakes his own death so he can act unseen. 1/3
October 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Every time I watch North by Northwest I am struck by the proufound but totally unacknowldged influence Hitch had on the Bond franchise. (Dr No came three years later.) This gibson-drinking, unflappable, debonair man, in an impeccably tailored suit, fakes his own death so he can act unseen. 1/3
Okay, so I know this is immensely dangerous, frightening, and violent...
BUT on another level it is also just utterly hilarious in its groomed-beard-y, perfect-coiffed-y, teeth-veneered-y, hammy, pause-y, worst-ever Eastenders audition, for the part of Danny Dyer's angry vers-bottom gay brother.
BUT on another level it is also just utterly hilarious in its groomed-beard-y, perfect-coiffed-y, teeth-veneered-y, hammy, pause-y, worst-ever Eastenders audition, for the part of Danny Dyer's angry vers-bottom gay brother.
October 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Okay, so I know this is immensely dangerous, frightening, and violent...
BUT on another level it is also just utterly hilarious in its groomed-beard-y, perfect-coiffed-y, teeth-veneered-y, hammy, pause-y, worst-ever Eastenders audition, for the part of Danny Dyer's angry vers-bottom gay brother.
BUT on another level it is also just utterly hilarious in its groomed-beard-y, perfect-coiffed-y, teeth-veneered-y, hammy, pause-y, worst-ever Eastenders audition, for the part of Danny Dyer's angry vers-bottom gay brother.
"If Mamdani is elected... New York will look more like London. You go to London right now and it is largely Muslim. Women are completely covered up."
In other news, here is ACTUAL London 2025: Women MPs in Westminster, Cancer UK's charity Run for Life, London Pride, and Lionesses' victory parade.
In other news, here is ACTUAL London 2025: Women MPs in Westminster, Cancer UK's charity Run for Life, London Pride, and Lionesses' victory parade.
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"If Mamdani is elected... New York will look more like London. You go to London right now and it is largely Muslim. Women are completely covered up."
In other news, here is ACTUAL London 2025: Women MPs in Westminster, Cancer UK's charity Run for Life, London Pride, and Lionesses' victory parade.
In other news, here is ACTUAL London 2025: Women MPs in Westminster, Cancer UK's charity Run for Life, London Pride, and Lionesses' victory parade.