“Renee was not the first person killed, and she was not the last,” Becca Good said. “You know my wife’s name and you know Alex’s name, but there are many others in this city being harmed that you don’t know — their families are hurting just like mine, even if they don’t look like mine.”

Serious people abroad taking PET (Putin-Epstein-Trump) seriously. www.reuters.com/world/poland...

This month, NASA is aiming to launch four astronauts atop a 32-story rocket on a 10-day mission around the far side of the moon. cbsn.ws/3Oi8PH9

“A fantastic introduction to what it’s like to be neurodivergent: funny; interesting; and free from the preconceptions and cliche that have built up around the subject.” - Frankie Boyle

‘Charming, moving, funny stories from the lives of two talented neurodivergent artists. Highly relatable if you’re neuro-atypical. Eye opening & empathy building for everyone else.’ Deborah Frances-White

oh and here are some nice things people have said about it.. 'I loved this book! It's very funny, disarmingly honest, and full of heart. Enjoy both insight and validation via the brilliantly wired minds of two top comedians.' - Shappi Khorsandi

We've got a book coming out and I'm super proud of it! It's a bunch of funny autobiographical stories with a neurodivergent theme but it's not in any way inspiring or informative. Pre-orders really help to get it in the charts and to let bookshops know its popular. Link is in my bio.

Happy Brigid’s Day. Brigid was a Hiberno-Celtic deity long before she was Christianised & turned into a Saint. Her story is an example of the complexity & echoes of Irish history & mythology. The RIA bio is a good place to learn about one of the patron saints of Ireland!

Great new explainer on the May elections from our devo team - full of charts and maps @meganisaac.bsky.social @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social

Very soon I will be ✨available for work✨ If you’re interested in who I am and what it is I do/have done then here’s a little introduction thread about myself and my work.

Interviewing Wes Streeting at Fabian Society conference today where he denounced “disgraceful” briefings against Andy Burnham. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...

Just arrived in the mail… My lord, that feels like years ago!

These findings from Australia are interesting to me because they are *entirely predictable*.

Oscar history was made this week before a single prize was handed out, as Sinners secured 16 nominations — a record-breaking total on a triumphant day for backer Warner Bros: ft.trib.al/Xjk2BVp

Andy Burnham announces bid to stand for Westminster seat ft.trib.al/DDVSXej

"As a country we've allowed the far-right to frame this debate with hatred" A huge thank you to @london.gov.uk for joining us today at New Year Conference.

Labour's deputy leader Lucy Powell tells @thefabians.bsky.social conference the party should not prevent any candidate - ie Andy Burnham - running for Gorton by-election.

Beware of the AI chatbot that becomes more than just a friend, or worse, an emotional crutch. Pope Leo XIV has warned about overly “affectionate” chatbots, urging regulation to prevent humans from forming serious emotional bonds with their AI companions. https://cnn.it/4aaNrMt

And we’re off!

Meanwhile in other news ... It's understood Keir Starmer spoke to Trump, and raised his comments about Nato troops in Afghanistan, shortly before the president posted this on Truth Social.

Desperate Donald Trump walks back insult to British troops - but doesn't apologise www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

I genuinely think boycotting the World Cup is some of the strongest leverage the Europeans have.

(Full disclaimer, I’m doing the pilgrimage, and am at episode 2 of The Highlanders. Yes I will be including ‘Shada’ when we get the that point. And Dimensions in Time)

Just seen a reel on Insta where a lad said ‘I’m watching every episode of Doctor Who; here’s season 7 episode 9!’ and I was like ‘Oh, Dr Who and the Silurians episode 5’ and nope, he meant ‘Hide’. HIDE! If you’re doing the rewatch you start in 1963!

BREAKING: Andy Burnham confirms he's running for selection for the Gorton and Denton by-election

Just updated: the downthetubes 2026 events page - always a work in progress! - downthetubes.net/british-and-... and Exhibitions page: downthetubes.net/british-and-...

The hurdles in Andy Burnham’s way Unlike Boris Johnson in 2014, the mayor’s path to No 10 is fraught with challenges Today's Morning Call, with @georgeeaton.bsky.social

Miliband ally tells me: “Ed wants the party to unite under Keir’s leadership and believes that bringing our best talents onto the pitch can help achieve that.”

Ed Miliband tells the Fabian Society conference: “I very much hope the local party will have the option of selecting Andy Burnham as the candidate”.

A nice article on the under-appreciated art of making props for Film & TV www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ja...

A deep area of low pressure is set to form close to the UK next week, meaning unsettled weather with a risk of coastal gales and heavy rain on Tuesday There is some uncertainty in the track of this low and where the strongest winds will be, so keep an eye on the forecast ⚠️

BREAKING: Andy Burnham Tees Up Battle With Keir Starmer By Launching MP Bid www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/andy-b...

BREAKING: Andy Burnham says he has sought permission to stand in the by election.

🚀 Congratulations to all those longlisted for BSFA Awards! Check out the complete list here 👇and enjoy this celebration of diverse and exciting works! bsfa.co.uk/bsfa-awards-...

The 100th programme sequence we posted had the clean audio from the montage video, here's a shorter version with Mitch's voice over. #saturdaymornings

We came across a clean copy of the end montage from the 100th edition of Live & Kicking so though it might be fun to overlay it on the original broadcast. #saturdaymornings

All of our 50th anniversary videos can be found in the special playlist on our YouTube channel. Why not subscribe? m.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

The first edition of L&K Friday from 9 January 1998. The recording includes some pre-broadcast studio footage. This programme includes the infamous Peter Andre phone-in question. #saturdaymornings youtu.be/vK1pj6dAl34

It's Friday, so here's a trail for what we've got coming up for you a little later today... The first edition of L&K Friday which was broadcast 28 YEARS AGO today! #saturdaymornings

Some Saturday Show items for the archive, from over 20 years ago! Here’s a couple of pens and an unused note pad. #saturdaymornings

From Live & Kicking on 6 April 1996. Andi takes a visit to the BBC1 Network Transmission Area to have a look at how things work, and whilst there takes the opportunity to play television's most exciting game show! #saturdaymornings youtu.be/qikCnJa9mJo

The first Multi-Coloured Music Show was broadcast on 5 May 1980 and featured many of the specially recorded music performances made especially for Swap Shop. Music shows were also broadcast in 1981 & 1982. ℹ️ Two songs have been removed for copyright reasons. #saturdaymornings youtu.be/tf1eyFr2Res

It's the detail that matters... Most of our 50 years logo uses our house font 'Monserrat' but the 1976-2026 block uses two very appropriate fonts. 1976 is in 'Futura' which was used by Swap Shop and 2026 is in 'BorisBlackBloxx' which is used by Saturday Mash-Up! #saturdaymornings

For the 50th Anniversary celebration we thought we'd dig out the oldest recording we have in our archive - Swap Shop from 10 November 1979 which features Benny and Bjorn from ABBA. ℹ️ This recording has a Burnt In Time Code. #saturdaymornings youtu.be/mOKL3mHwIrc

Part of our 50th Anniversary celebration - The St-iii-ng Files. The start of a collection of Sting's appearances on Going Live! and Live & Kicking - more coming soon! saturdaymornings.co.uk/slinky.php?tc=stingfiles

Our section dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of BBC Saturday Morning Television went live at midnight. It maybe a little bare at the moment, but we've got a whole load of content that we'll be publishing over 2026. #saturdaymornings saturdaymornings.co.uk/slinky.php?t...

Let's start our 50th anniversary celebrations, by going back to 1 January 1994. In the pre-recorded edition of Live & Kicking, there was music, Run the Risk and Andi, Emma and John were trying to work out 'The Secret of Burgh Island'. #saturdaymornings youtu.be/phC9rTnJ8kk

2025 was a big year for Saturday Mornings with our 25th anniversary, however 2026 is an even bigger one with the 50th anniversary of BBC Saturday Morning Television. Join us from the 1st January for the start of our year long celebration! #saturdaymornings

Commissioned by NPR in December in partnership with Ipsos, the share of people who believe the U.S. is a moral leader dropped to 39% from 60% in a similar poll conducted in 2017. n.pr/3Z3IbnD

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it. n.pr/4oUB8rT