This lovely wee thing popped through the letter box this morning, edited by my old pal @oliverdouble He is a proper academic and I do wish he would use his title, Doctor Double, as a potential Viz character. Anyway for me the book promises to be an interesting read.

Disney cancelling a comedian at the behest of a far right authoritarian, I think it's what Walt would have wanted.

Coming to the end of holiday. Inter-railing in France. For a quiet break. Started in Marseilles. With the Bloqons Touts demonstration.

Latest Graun toon!

Somebody (probably Marina Hyde) is already penning an opinion piece on how this demonstrates the lack of civility in British political discourse.

Reform is essentially a really drunk Tory party.

Another Tory has joined Reform you say? Why it would almost appear as of Reform were not an insurgent force of outsiders but … dare I say… the same old shit in a different package… by which I mean unutterable Tory wankers.

Hurrah for the tax dodgers.

Cops have released photos of far right (mainly) blokes they are chasing for various offences during Tommy Yaxley Lennon‘s march. Had a gander but they all look the same to me.

Tick tock Sir Keir… tick fucking tock.

Peter Mandelson being sacked for a third time? Oh you are spoiling us ambassador.

I expect the flag shaggers and hotel bin fires will be out in force to save our kids from pedos when Trump arrives.

France prepares to select its third PM in a year. Tory party wannabes.

It's time we had a discussion about abolishing the Terrorism Act

Stupid of me really, lived here all my life and completely forgot that normal train routes can’t function on Sundays. Rookie error.

Driving up to Norfolk today passed a flagenue of territorial pissing hanging from lamp posts. I only hope those that love our country so much will pick up the shredded red white and blue litter in 2 months time.

Banners laid out ready for the parade for the Burston School Strike rally. Beautiful day and what an amazing event✊

I am a Doctor and I can tell you I spoke to someone who told me Reform gave the Royals cancer.

My bad. I misspoke I had said Farage used a company to take payment of his earnings from GB News, reducing his tax bracket from 40% to 25%. I apologise for stating his income was £92k when it is in fact £400k according to Guardian. I fully accept responsibility for downplaying the level of grift.

Solidarity!

As if to prove a point. Here is the Fela Kuti track in question. Lets start. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSks...

And today starts with one of my all time favourite albums. Fela Kuti and Africa70 live with Ginger Baker working with Tony Allen. I defy anyone to listen to the opening song and remain somnambulant.

Rayner resigned. Your move Farage.

Rayner is gone so where is the media outrage at Farage and his taxing dodging scams? Home bought in his partners name avoiding stamp duty, GB News pay via a company to avoid 40% tax rate on his 92k pay from them.

Well this is spring in my step that I needed today: Fela Kuti and Africa 70- Everything Scatter. As Fela albums go this one is not the best but for me even the standard ones are a true delight.

***TONIGHT*** Thursday 4th SEPT Don't miss chance to see legendary @markthomasinfo.bsky.social #MarkThomas & more in a cosy intimate gig! Comedy at The Clement Attlee ( AKA The Clem) Limehouse -Cracking pub -Only 30 seconds from Limehouse DLR! Snap up Tickets here : www.jokepit.com/e/42863 Thx

I need music to get up and face the world. Today is Keith Jarrett's Koln Concert. Utterly beautiful, it grabs you in a maelstrom of joy and creativity. And the fact you can hear him, whooping, grunting and vocalising along is one fuck of a cherry on one fuck of a cake.

When I was announced as the lead in a Doctor Who spinoff in 2023 Graham Linehan tweeted about me for TWO DAYS, tagging the BBC and others to say that I am pro-child abuse and they shouldn't work with me.

Due to the unique way the BBC is funded you too can hear uncritically the views of dodgy people engaged in racist intimidation!

Troy Club tonight!

I designed this poster which is going to be in the windows of every Lush store as they close business for the day today in solidarity with the people of Gaza. www.lush.com/uk/en/a/gaza...

Hi de hi darlings. Back to gigging, fab line up! See you there.

***Thursday 4th September*** Comedy at The Clem Limehouse ( The Clement Attlee Pub 30 seconds from Limehouse DLR) Legendary MARK THOMAS @markthomasinfo.bsky.social , Stephen Carlin-One of Stewart Lee's Top 10 Best Stand Ups & more.... Snap up Tickets Here : www.jokepit.com/e/42863 Please share 😍

This beauty is the perfect companion to coming round to the day in late summer sun and coffee. www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-za...

Traitors!

I've spent the last three years researching Grimsby Town FC for my PhD. So in the wake of last night, I wanted to write a piece on what makes #GTFC such a special club, and what Manchester United can learn from the supposed "little fish" of English football. joshbland.substack.com/p/the-real-b...

Yeah that is what you need turning up at post conflict planning, a cadaverous war criminal.

Today it is Ezra Collective that bring the morning joy! A much needed spring for my step. ‘Kin gorgeous!

I can find no better way to emerge into the world from exhausted slumber. Also from non exhausted wakefulness too. To conclude I love this music so much it almost hurts.

The great joy of waking up in your own place again is finding your nearest and dearest at arms length again. Good morning!

Shocked. Shocked I tell you… hopenothate.org.uk/2025/08/22/o...

Travelling on the traditional heaving bank holiday train we say farewell to another Edinburgh festival. My favourite review was from a late night cabbie on hearing my shredded vocal chords said ‘You sound like Jonny Cash’ That is one for the poster.

Solidarity!

This is #Fascism. Oppression of free speech and support for a genocidal regime.

I love my friend Olly. X

Fucking awesome. With a few blasts of red spray paint you can turn the English flag into the Dead Kennedys logo As the band said: Nazi punks, fuck off!

Edinburgh Fringe 2025 may be almost over but Equity's support doesn't end. Throughout August we've been on the ground to give performers advice, answer questions and, this week, to even hand out breakfast! 📸: Craig Maclean 🧵1/2

Nearly done at Edinburgh fringe, tonight 1 last stand up show at the Stand and then last Ordinary Decent Criminal performance tomorrow at Summerhall.