Nicholas Thompson
@thompsonsfx.bsky.social
I’ll never be the darling of the so-called “City Fathers” who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about ‘What’s to be done with this Nicholas Thompson’?
www.thompsonscreative.com
www.thompsonscreative.com
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Today's reason to drink? It's Basketball Day, Cider Monday, Day With(out) Art, Eat A Red Apple Day, Glögg Day, Fishmas, Lewdmas, National Christmas Lights Day, National Cookie Cutter Day, National Fried Pie Day, National Peppermint Bark Day, Scrabble Day & Wear a Dress Day tinyurl.com/mrwpkkuk
December 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Today's reason to drink? It's Basketball Day, Cider Monday, Day With(out) Art, Eat A Red Apple Day, Glögg Day, Fishmas, Lewdmas, National Christmas Lights Day, National Cookie Cutter Day, National Fried Pie Day, National Peppermint Bark Day, Scrabble Day & Wear a Dress Day tinyurl.com/mrwpkkuk
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We have a special award for this evening, to honour the work of Martyn Cornell (@thezythophile.bsky.social) as his contribution to beer writing throughout his life.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
November 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We have a special award for this evening, to honour the work of Martyn Cornell (@thezythophile.bsky.social) as his contribution to beer writing throughout his life.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
We present Martyn’s Lifetime Achievement Award to his brother, Dave Cornell.
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"I've never seen a guy get picked up by his testicles before."
'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' is on BBC2 at 22.00, tonight. A great way to spend 90 minutes while simultaneously easing yourself into the festive season.
'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' is on BBC2 at 22.00, tonight. A great way to spend 90 minutes while simultaneously easing yourself into the festive season.
November 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
"I've never seen a guy get picked up by his testicles before."
'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' is on BBC2 at 22.00, tonight. A great way to spend 90 minutes while simultaneously easing yourself into the festive season.
'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' is on BBC2 at 22.00, tonight. A great way to spend 90 minutes while simultaneously easing yourself into the festive season.
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Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org
November 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org
This is democracy manifest.
November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This is democracy manifest.
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There’s not a day goes past that I don’t miss Tony Bourdain, great man, great friend, great writer. Nothing can make up for the loss of him, of course, but it’s wonderful to hear his voice live from the page in the compellingly brilliant Anthony Bourdain Reader edited by Kim Witherspoon.
November 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
There’s not a day goes past that I don’t miss Tony Bourdain, great man, great friend, great writer. Nothing can make up for the loss of him, of course, but it’s wonderful to hear his voice live from the page in the compellingly brilliant Anthony Bourdain Reader edited by Kim Witherspoon.
Nudity, vulnerability and penguins! 🐧
In my interview with Garry Starr for British Comedy Guide.
www.comedy.co.uk/live/feature...
In my interview with Garry Starr for British Comedy Guide.
www.comedy.co.uk/live/feature...
Garry Starr on Classic Penguins - British Comedy Guide
Garry Starr is bringing his hit show Classic Penguins to London. We caught up with him to find out more.
www.comedy.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Nudity, vulnerability and penguins! 🐧
In my interview with Garry Starr for British Comedy Guide.
www.comedy.co.uk/live/feature...
In my interview with Garry Starr for British Comedy Guide.
www.comedy.co.uk/live/feature...
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🧵I've posted them before, but here's my thread of horror/kids' TV double-bill cinema posters. Happy Halloween...
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
October 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🧵I've posted them before, but here's my thread of horror/kids' TV double-bill cinema posters. Happy Halloween...
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
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Seasonal reminder, Pumpkins make Hedgehogs sick, so don't leave any out where they can reach them.
October 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Seasonal reminder, Pumpkins make Hedgehogs sick, so don't leave any out where they can reach them.
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In the late ‘90s I spoke to some senior advertising people who were dismissive about the internet and said they were “waiting for it to turn into television”. It’s taken over 25 years, but maybe they’re finally happy www.derekthompson.org/p/why-everyt...
Everything Is Television
A theory of culture and attention
www.derekthompson.org
October 19, 2025 at 7:46 AM
In the late ‘90s I spoke to some senior advertising people who were dismissive about the internet and said they were “waiting for it to turn into television”. It’s taken over 25 years, but maybe they’re finally happy www.derekthompson.org/p/why-everyt...
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The Repair Shop with Werner Herzog:
Guest: "Stunning work, thank you"
WH: "How do you feel seeing this object, a symbol of your dead wife? Though constructed of crude, worthless materials, it has been resurrected like some cheap miracle, mocking your grief and dead wife, now condemned to oblivion."
Guest: "Stunning work, thank you"
WH: "How do you feel seeing this object, a symbol of your dead wife? Though constructed of crude, worthless materials, it has been resurrected like some cheap miracle, mocking your grief and dead wife, now condemned to oblivion."
October 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The Repair Shop with Werner Herzog:
Guest: "Stunning work, thank you"
WH: "How do you feel seeing this object, a symbol of your dead wife? Though constructed of crude, worthless materials, it has been resurrected like some cheap miracle, mocking your grief and dead wife, now condemned to oblivion."
Guest: "Stunning work, thank you"
WH: "How do you feel seeing this object, a symbol of your dead wife? Though constructed of crude, worthless materials, it has been resurrected like some cheap miracle, mocking your grief and dead wife, now condemned to oblivion."
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BRILLIANT STUFF! Well said Cat Eccles MP!
Speech from yesterday's debate on the Badger cull following our Govt petition reaching 100,00 signatures.
Speech from yesterday's debate on the Badger cull following our Govt petition reaching 100,00 signatures.
October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
BRILLIANT STUFF! Well said Cat Eccles MP!
Speech from yesterday's debate on the Badger cull following our Govt petition reaching 100,00 signatures.
Speech from yesterday's debate on the Badger cull following our Govt petition reaching 100,00 signatures.
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A great article from Rachel, who really understands the heart and soul of Dad’s work.
October 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A great article from Rachel, who really understands the heart and soul of Dad’s work.
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Britain just had an historic apple harvest, and the cider industry continues to grow. A good report:
Long, hot summer leaves cider makers with drinks too strong for pubs
Britain’s record-breaking 2025 summer has delivered a once-in-a-generation cider vintage, rich in sugar and complexity. Yet for small producers, the very ripeness that defines the year’s fruit also ri...
www.thedrinksbusiness.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Britain just had an historic apple harvest, and the cider industry continues to grow. A good report:
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"My name's Kitty. I could have married, I've given gallons of blood and I can't stomach whelks, so that's me for you."
RIP Patricia Routledge.
RIP Patricia Routledge.
Patricia Routledge Kitty
YouTube video by ukcomedy
www.youtube.com
October 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
"My name's Kitty. I could have married, I've given gallons of blood and I can't stomach whelks, so that's me for you."
RIP Patricia Routledge.
RIP Patricia Routledge.
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Urban wildlife of south east London
September 29, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Urban wildlife of south east London
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🦇 What is a roost? Here are some bat roost facts:
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
September 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
🦇 What is a roost? Here are some bat roost facts:
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
🪹 Bats do not make nests, but choose various places throughout the year to shelter, live and sleep in.
🦇 Where bats choose to roost varies between species and the time of the year.
📍 They don't stay in the same roost the whole year.
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Someone needs to combine beer with the right amount of ozempic to eliminate any weight gain or beer bellly.
September 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Lyndon B. Johnson's response to satire
September 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Lyndon B. Johnson's response to satire
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I really enjoyed this chat with @britishcomedy.bsky.social about making comedy, splitting yourself in two, and adopting a prog rock mindset to life.
www.comedy.co.uk/live/feature...
www.comedy.co.uk/live/feature...
The yellow jester does not play: Joz Norris interview - British Comedy Guide
Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes is currently on at Soho Theatre. Nicholas Thompson sat down with Joz to chat about creation, destruction and sexy calendars.
www.comedy.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I really enjoyed this chat with @britishcomedy.bsky.social about making comedy, splitting yourself in two, and adopting a prog rock mindset to life.
www.comedy.co.uk/live/feature...
www.comedy.co.uk/live/feature...
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The government should subsidise pubs to encourage the positive social outcomes they deliver. Every adult should get three free pints a week and a bottle of English wine on their birthday.
September 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The government should subsidise pubs to encourage the positive social outcomes they deliver. Every adult should get three free pints a week and a bottle of English wine on their birthday.
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Just over a week until we take over @sohotheatre.bsky.social !
Tickets selling fast, do get your skates on if you're planning on coming. Look at this beautiful poster!
sohotheatre.com/events/joz-n...
Tickets selling fast, do get your skates on if you're planning on coming. Look at this beautiful poster!
sohotheatre.com/events/joz-n...
September 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Just over a week until we take over @sohotheatre.bsky.social !
Tickets selling fast, do get your skates on if you're planning on coming. Look at this beautiful poster!
sohotheatre.com/events/joz-n...
Tickets selling fast, do get your skates on if you're planning on coming. Look at this beautiful poster!
sohotheatre.com/events/joz-n...
