We remember... George Hersee - BBC engineer 29 December 1924 – 11 April 2001 Age 76 He joined the BBC in 1949. In the 1960's, Hersee was tasked with creating the first colour testcard. The result is the legendary Testcard F below featuring George's daughter Carole. George left the BBC in 1979.

Mohammad Mossadegh was the democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran who dared to nationalise the British controlled Iranian oil industry. He was overthrown in a 1953 coup orchestrated by the CIA & MI6. Though innocent of any crimes he was arrested, tried for treason & served 3 years in prison.

Anyone feeling safer now these dangerous types are off the streets?

Easter holiday treat. Really indulgent slice of vegan chocolate fudge cake at Cafe Thrive in Southampton, just warmed slightly in the microwave to make it gooey, and eaten at my favourite 'staring' window. #cafethrive #southampton #vegan #caketuesday

Quick Easter holiday visit to Olaf's Tun in Woolston for a cheeky Tuesday lunchtime beer after a long, sunny walk over the Itchen Bridge. A new beer (and brewery) to me. Drawing Pictures of (bigger) Mountain Tops - Maverick Brew Co. #bskybeer #craftbeer #indiebeer #woolston #olafstun

Today’s poem is called ‘Add to Basket’.

@bskybeer.bsky.social First ever visit to Double-Barrelled Brewery in Reading yesterday. Quite a step from Reading Station but hey ho - a lovely day for a stroll. Really friendly tap room, great vibe and a good playlist! #doublebarrelledbrewery #reading #craftbeer #indiebeer

@bskybeer.bsky.social Fun times at the Pipeline Brewing Co tap takeover at the Butcher's Hook Alehouse tonight, and yes I did try the Irish Eclipse after a couple of of Dopes. #pipelinebrewingco #cornwall #craftbeer #indiebeer #southampton #butchershook

Really good night seeing Interrobang‽ supporting JIM BOB at the 1865 Club in Southampton. #livemusic #dunstanbruce #stephengriffin #Interrobang‽ #chumbawamba #1865club #southampton

@bskybeer.bsky.social Managed to get our hands on some Pipeline Brewing Co 'Dope'. Haven't had this for a couple of years. Described as 'super tropical and dank'! Excellent way to start a Friday night! #pipelinebrewingco #bskybeer #craftbeer #indiebeer

AS BAD AS EACH OTHER The Strait of Hormuz is much in the nuz. How I wish it were not – I’d regime change the lot.

Post a great photo of a musician.

@bskybeer.bsky.social This one's been lurking in the beer fridge since Christmas, but today's finally the day. Stout Saturday, innit! Early evening drink before Tom Davies and the Bluebirds at the Platform Tavern tonight. #impystout #craftbeer #StoutSaturday @northernmonk.bsky.social

@bskybeer.bsky.social Tonight I'm enjoying a Floc. / Rivington 'WOW' 6.6% DDH IPA kindly delivered with our veg box from Bitterne Box Co. Happy Friday, everyone! It's been a long time coming. #floc #rivington #craftbeer #indiebeer #bskybeer

Very special gig in Hebden Bridge last night at the Trades! Now if we can just get the blowers sorted. @nightingalesuk.bsky.social

@bskybeer.bsky.social Home alone tonight, and enjoying a Lost Pier hazy IPA - 7.5% ABV Brown Boxes are Greener. Description says "dangerously drinkable". I'd definitely agree. #bskybeer #craftbeer #indiebeer #lostpierbrewing

@bskybeer.bsky.social Happy 12th Birthday to my local craft ale bar, The Butcher's Hook in Bitterne Park, Southampton. #bskybeer #craftbeer #indiebeer #southampton #gobigorgohome #butchershook

New Ep now up. Stewart Lee and I discuss swearing at the BAFTA’s, Blair’s legacy and Gerry Adams trampolining naked with a dog. #StrongMessageHere www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

@thomastruax.bsky.social Wonderful evening seeing Thomas Truax supporting The Nightingales at The Joiners in Southampton last night. #livemusic #thejoiners #mothersuperior #thenightingales #thomastruax #southampton

@bskybeer.bsky.social Half-term hols, so enjoying a cheeky Mittwoch beer - the last of the cans of Phantom Brewing Co from the beer fridge. This one seemed particularly weather appropriate. Infinite Rain - 8% DIPA. #bskybeer #craftbeer #phantom #reading #indiebeer

Fantastic evening seeing Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball of #Gomez at @thebrooksoton.bsky.social last night. We knew it would be a good gig, but it exceeded all expectations. Vocals to send shivers down your spine! #livemusic #southampton #thebrook

Bursfest is on Saturday 28 February 2026 at Bursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, SO31 8BZ. A great local festival, now in its 15th year - all proceeds to charity. Tickets are £10 (or £18 for a family) and available from: thebigbursfest.chessck.co.uk/PurchaseTick... #livemusic #southampton #bursledon

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How Fabulous is this? My souvenir from my Pinewood Adventure. You can get one here: fabulousfilms.com/products/tru...

@bskybeer.bsky.social Just came across this at our local craft ale bar, The Bottle & Stoat in Southampton. First time I've had beer from Stardust Brewery and it was very tasty indeed! #saturday #bskybeer #bottleandstoat #craftbeer #indiebeer #stardustbrewery

@bskybeer.bsky.social Kicking off Friday night with Rain, a 'weather appropriate' 5.6% NEIPA from Bearwood Brewery. Cheers, everyone! Happy Friday. #craftbeer #indiebeer #bearwoodbrewery #fridayfeeling #bskybeer

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@bskybeer.bsky.social Good to see #UnityBrewingCo finally brewing some different beers. They've been pretty samey since new owners took them over in 2023. Had to try this nutty white stout 'C is for Cookie' - very drinkable, if a bit pricey. #bskybeer #craftbeer #overdraft #southampton #veganbeer

My first #CakeSaturday of 2026. A vegan cherry and almond slice at the wonderful Café Thrive in Southampton. #vegan #cakesaturday #cafethrive #southampton www.cafethrive.co.uk

@bskybeer.bsky.social Can't go wrong with a Floc. beer. 6.5%DDH IPA 'Cutting Loose'. #bskybeer #craftbeer #indiebeer #nearlytheweekend #flocbrewery #canterbury

Fantastic evening at Heartbreakers Bar in #southampton for Dan O'Farrell and the Difference Engine's album launch. Lovely to see it packed out with Southampton music lovers. Excellent support from Charles Bueller and Jack & Bas. A great night out! #hearbreakerssouthampton #livemusic #southampton

@bskybeer.bsky.social Getting Friday night started with a Rush DDH IPA from Floc Brewery #craftbeer #flocbrewery #canterbury #indiebeer #bskybeer #friday

Want to get your #IVW26 outfit ready for next week?... This is your reminder that our shop is open and up on our website, full of fab merch , either as a treat to yourself of a gift to your fellow gig buddy 💛

@bskybeer.bsky.social Took a last opportunity to order a Zot Blonde at Belgium & Blues in Southampton yesterday. It's become too expensive to import. Hope B&B is going to keep going. Everywhere seems to be really struggling at the moment. #belgianbeer #belgiumandblues #southampton #bskybeer

I’ve got a very rare Charizard Pokemon card if anyone wants to trade for a Nobel Peace Prize.

@bskybeer.bsky.social Enjoying a birthday and end of the working week celebratory beer! One of the last of the Phantom beers in our beer fridge - Infinite Rainbows 8% DIPA. Very nice! Phantom will be sorely missed. #phantombrewingco #craftbeer #indiebeer #bskybeer #weekend

Some amazing vegan specials at Piecaramba in Southampton for #veganuary, as well as the usual excellent vegan options. Will have to go back and do this again! #piecaramba #southampton #vegan #veganuary #pieandmash

Would you like an award-winning mash up of news and pop culture to deal with the current shitshow that the world is in? Well you’re in luck as a BRAND NEW series of #TheSkewer starts tonight 11.15 on BBC Radio 4. Also BBC Sounds. Enjoy.

@bskybeer.bsky.social Battening down the hatches, ready for Storm Goretti with an aptly-named 5.6% NEIPA from Bearwood Brewing's Storm Series. #craftbeer #indiebeer #bearwoodbrewing #stormgoretti #bskybeer

Very enjoyable (if chilly) performance by Mummers Play Southampton on 4th January 2026 in St Michael's Square. #mummersplaysouthampton #oldsouthampton #stmichaelssquare #mummers

@bskybeer.bsky.social Been saving this one! Final drink of the day. Can't fit another thing in now!

I see various people posting this up. Here’s me from 2001 talking about AI. Dunno how accurate it is. I hope it isn’t. youtu.be/6mvUqM2Ty5c?...

This year has been challenging for many of us, and the Bookshop is no exception. We hope you’ve sensed the dedication and care behind everything we do, and we truly appreciate all the kindness we’ve received. Wishing you a warm and joyful Christmas🎄

@bskybeer.bsky.social Christmas Radio Times and a Tartarus Jackalope NEIPA - it must be Christmas Eve! Cheers, everyone. Happy Christmas #bskybeer #indiebeer #craftbeer #tartarusbeer

Really sad to hear Phantom Brewing Co in Reading has abruptly shut its doors just before Xmas. They say it's for relocation to a new production facility but that the shutdown will be extended while they prepare for a future relaunch. Really hope this is not the end. #craftbeer #bskybeer #phantom

We've got all your favourite supporting characters. Flimber the Fish, Slicey the Dwarf and Thobber. No need to check what animals look like before drawing them, just have a go.

@bskybeer.bsky.social Well, I wasn't going to drink tonight but with a beer fridge stocked for Christmas, well y'know... This is a very tasty hazy pale from Neon Raptor - Fluttering Kite, with some artwork rather reminiscent of @scarfolk.bsky.social #craftbeer #indiebeer @neonraptor.bsky.social

Nice original press of this in the shop, never stays around for long so pick it up while you can. Open Saturday 11-5. 124 South Road, Waterloo, L22.

@bskybeer.bsky.social Penultimate day at work and time for a celebratory beer! Haven't tried Bearwood Brewing before. This is a very drinkable NEIPA called DRAX. Will definitely be getting a few more of these. #bearwoodbrewing #bskybeer #craftbeer #indiebeer #nearlytheweekend

Just started this - such a good read! #kathyburke