I see the Beeb's #worldCup budget doesn't stretch to chairs.

There will be lots of pitches for what #DoctorWho should be. Here's mine: an adventure in space and time. A mysterious man travels the universe in a blue box he can't control. He doesn't know where - or when - he will end up next, but he will have injustices to right, monsters to fight ...

The Radio Times is now six quid an issue!

Rewatching the #DoctorWho TV Movie making of documentary brings back my frustration at the Beeb's top brass between 85-94. They just didn't understand the golden goose they had, only how to kill it. Regrets saying no one wanted to produce it cannot be true. All it needed was their support & a budget

I've read The Sunday Post since I was in short trousers, even though I can't speak a word of Scottish (well, I even struggle with English). Never in a million years did I expect my fizzog to grace its pages. I'm away to sit on my bucket to celebrate. #BuyAPaper

Ofcom allowing in contract price rises and insisting they be in £ and pence instead of a percentage has allowed this. Telecoms firms have gone from 12- to 18- to 24-month contracts, guaranteeing two price rises. Consumers pay the price. Ofcom should insist on 12-month contracts to end this.

I've had a blast this year, travelling the globe, meeting new people, exploring venues, and learning a lot not just about Auracast, but my own hearing and how it affects the way in which I interact with the world around me. 10/10 would recommend. #auracast

Just seen the #worldCup2026 sticker album - now £1.25 for a packet of stickers and to hide the total number of stickers to collect they have given each squad their own numbers. With 48 teams and 20 stickers per team = 980. If every pack contained no swaps, that is 140 packets and £175

Not sure how I'm going to get across this floor #DoctorWho

Good morning to everyone except this little floof who let himself in via the cat flap to wake me at 4am demanding breakfast and then again 20 minutes later so I would let him out.

This Last of the Summer Wine reboot is rather ambitious when it comes to its old men in bathtub stunts

The 60s/70s/80s #BBC logo is superior to the current one in every way. Change my mind.

*Pat Gorman klaxon*

I ❤️ these stickers! Great idea from Wokingham Borough Council for the #localelections. I wish my dentist still gave me a sticker for being a good adult.

Oi, Greggs! April fools was last month

United by music—and better accessibility! 🎶 @Eurovision 2026 in Vienna will feature #Auracast tech, vibration vests, and sign language to ensure every fan has an immersive experience. 🎧For more: aurahear.com/2026/05/aura... #Eurovision #ESC2026 #Accessibility #Vienna #TechNews

From lectures to silent discos! 🎧 TH OWL University in #Germany is showcasing how #Auracast makes campus life more inclusive. Join the forum on 21 May to see #BluetoothLEAudio in action. For more: aurahear.com/2026/05/aura... #Auracast #Accessibility #UniLife #AssistiveTech #Germany #GAAD

A Mars bar used to be 63g. Its now 40g. Not only has it lost weight it has lost width, so it feels slender in the hand. This is the worst kind of #shrinkflation - its not a Mars bar, it's a bite.

Today is #StarWarsDay, and I like to think of this inspirational quote from Yoda Bear: "Smarter than the average Jedi, I am. Picnic baskets, steal you must not… unless really hungry, hmm?"

It's #FreeComicBookDay tomorrow - and #rdguk store @crunchcomics.bsky.social is taking part. #FreeComics! That's Great News For All Readers... and you support an independent business at same time. Find out more here: cheeselogs.co.uk/2026/04/30/c...

Rising comedy star Christopher Macarthur Boyd will perform his new show Howling At The Moon tour to Reading’s Milk Bar next week - here's how to get tickets cheeselogs.co.uk/2026/04/27/c... #rdguk #liveComedy #ChristopherMacarthurBoyd #MilkBar #MilkReading

Flight Club Reading opens today and we had a sneak preview last night. #LetsPlayDarts #rdguk #socialdarts #darts #flightClub @rdgwhatson.bsky.social

Absolutely love #thedarts, and I really enjoyed my night out at #FlightClub ahead of its Reading launch #rdguk

While working on a news story about #Auracast at #Eurovision, just learnt they are looking for two lost broadcasts: the shows of Lugano 1956 (the first) and Copenhagen 1964 are missing. Footage of Italy's winner has turned up. Can anyone help? @filmisfabulous.bsky.social

A rare treat for me this morning! Reading @sundaypost.com in Scotland, rather than reading in Reading. Which is the place I'm heading.

I had just enough time between trains to pop out and visit the box that had dematerialised last year during street works.

The idea of switching off TV transmitters is one of the daftest things I've heard. If we switch public service broadcasting to streaming only we run the risk of having no way to broadcast to the nation in a time of national emergency. If the Internet goes down, we're screwed.

The Hokey Cokey ... Do you sing 'Oh! Hokey Cokey Cokey!' or 'O the Hokey Cokey'? #HokeyCokey #kneesBend #ArmsStretch #RahRahRah #BigQuestions

Local journalism in 2026

Delighted to learn that #TheHexagon will receive £2m is funding from the #ArtsEverywhereFund, perfect as it builds the new Studio Theatre and creates a venue that #rdguk can be proud of! @rdgwhatson.bsky.social

Just finished a rewatch of the 1970s #spider-man series. Last time I saw it, my ITV was Southern. No idea how this was approved: it's truly awful TV. If you're a parent and read the Rainbow Fairies series to your nippers you'll understand how weak the coincidences are: Parker is always near baddies

Time for some of this modern music they call pop. Can't see it catching on myself.

Just remembered the #AprilFools gag that totally got me - I was listening to Breeze AM radio more than 30 years ago and the breakfast DJ was a stand-in: All the DJs had quit because they'd won the lottery, and station bosses had no idea what was happening.

Current designs are all the same bar the name of the chocolate. Drab and corporate rather than fun and Eastery.

The @radiotimes.bsky.social has finally had a long overdue overhaul, but commits the same error made in the 1993 70th anniversary revamp: listings need lines. They might look fine on screen but in print the eye needs help navigating columns. Give it a few issues and they will reinstated.

Watched on the bus. Laughed very loudly. Got strange looks.

@drmatthewsweet.bsky.social what a lovely, insightful interview with Mark Strickson. Thanks!

A #Caturday treat

This is hugely irresponsible - bank in this case means one specific ecommerce fund that is closing next week. It's written as if its a wider issue. If I was @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com I'd be furious

The Netherlands has been named the partner country for the 70th International EUHA Congress in Hanover from 14-16 October 2026. With the growth of technologies like Auracast, #EUHA2026 remains the hub for hearing connectivity. More: aurahear.com/2026/03/the-... #Audiology #Auracast #Netherlands

Does anyone know if Saturday Night Live UK has subtitles? Just tried to watch on catch-up but no subbys there. Will be disappointing if it's not captioned, I realise it's live which may be the issue. #snlUK #accessibility #subtitles

Oxfordshire Americana stars Dreaming Spires bring their signature harmonies to Face Bar Reading on Wednesday 8 April. Support comes from local favourite Jess Tuthill. Doors at 8pm. For more: cheeselogs.co.uk/2026/03/21/d... #rdguk #Reading #LiveMusic #DreamingSpires #JessTuthill #Americana #FaceBar

Love Blue Collar - hope tomorrow is a success

I am overjoyed that #SNLUK is starting today. We need more topical comedy from fresh voices. Sure, it might be a bit rough and ready, yes some of the jokes won't land, absolutely some of the routines will need time to gel ... but this is new, scripted comedy on our UK tellies. Good luck to all!

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I once interview Bonnie Langford and told her that this was the story where I realised I loved rock n roll. She looked at me as if I was even madder than the usual Whovian, signed my Delta DVD and made a swift, but polite exit.

Just arrived in my letterbox - thanks @sundaypost.com, its braw. Reminds me of being a child in the 80s and having to wait until Tuesday for the paper to travel from Scotland to Kent.

RNID has launched the UK’s first national survey on public transport accessibility for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. 🚆🚌 Have your say to help shape the future of travel and technology like #Auracast. For more: aurahear.com/2026/03/have... #RNID #Accessibility #Auracast #PublicTransport

Failed today's #Wordle (1,730) Turns out there are seven possible words when there is just one letter left. Ah well, it wasn't my biggest streak. ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩