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Adam Bienkov

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The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.

Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar

Garry @thegmcconnachie.bsky.social · 1d

Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people

December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM

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Jo Kibble (Political Animal)

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An easy way to test how relaxed Mr Gibb is about all this: appoint Sue Gray as the next DG and see whether he defines her by her two months in Number 10 or not.

Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 19d

Brilliant thecritic.co.uk/auntie-in-th...

November 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM

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Guy Shrubsole

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Huge congrats to community group Bridestones Rewilded, who this week brought Bridestones Moor in west Yorkshire into community ownership:

www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/environ...

Find out more about their project here: bridestones.love

'A huge milestone' - Community group takes ownership of Bridestones Moor

Bridestones Moor, the dramatic 114-acre expanse above Todmorden, has been officially brought under community ownership.

www.halifaxcourier.co.uk

October 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM

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Lux ❄️ Alptraum

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TFW you paid $1400 to see Beckett’s most famous work without knowing anything about it

One Star Review of Waiting for Godot on Broadway
I recently attended Waiting for Godot on Broadway and spent over $1,400 for two Row C seats (103 and 104). I'm a longtime admirer of Broadway productions and even hold a season pass for Shea's Performing Arts Theatre, so I came in with genuine enthusiasm and high expectations. Unfortunately, this show was unlike anything ! have ever experienced —and not in a good way.
What I encountered was not the artistry, music, or emotional storytelling I usually associate with Broadway, but instead what felt like an endless cycle of nonsensical conversation between characters who seemed trapped in their own madness. I tried-truly tried-to find meaning, symbolism, or even a thread of emotional resonance. I stayed through the first half hoping the second would offer clarity. But by intermission, it was clear: this was a waste of both time and money.
Keanu Reeves is an actor I respect greatly, but I cannot fathom why he would agree to participate in such a disjointed, inaccessible production. His talent was lost in a performance that defied reason rather than provoked insight.
To anyone considering attending: unless you are drawn to highly abstract, nearly incomprehensible theater, I strongly caution you against this show. For the average, educated, thoughtful theatergoer, it is far more frustrating than fulfilling. In my opinion, this was the single most disappointing Broadway experience I've ever had - an unfortunate waste of money and, more importantly, of time.

October 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM

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ET Heisenberg

@utdheisenberg.bsky.social

True Story

October 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM

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October 2, 2025 at 5:56 AM

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LF Lightning-Barugh

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Mason is a smug little child who's high on his own farts. And a touchy little prick when properly challenged. Excellent.

Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · Sep 22

There should be a high bar for politicians attacking the media, but maybe Ed Davey has half a point here?

For example, the first three paragraphs of this BBC story repeat Reform's £243bn figure without saying that the thinktank behind the estimate now disowns it. (This is mentioned in paragraph 35)