We’re all now getting our news from people who share our prejudices instead of from sources we often disagree with. And it’s driving us apart. All of us moving further and further into our opposing corners and never having our beliefs or opinions challenged.

Less than two months until the mister returns. More info at dickensachristmascarol.co.uk. If you know anyone who might fancy coming along, please share.

Very excited to be doing this again. Please share if you can and come along if you fancy. Tour dates, videos, and more information at dickensachristmascarol.co.uk

Saw this beauty on the wall of the Lord Clyde pub in Bradford.

Had a great evening with Russel, Cyrl and the fantastic folk of Manchester.

Great chat and Q&A at New Century discussing the 10th year anniversary of #Cucumber with Russell T Davies, Cyril Nri and @vincentfranklin.bsky.social. @scottygb.bsky.social

Off to Manchester for this!

Bradford Waterstones. Is there a better one?

Bradford Waterstones. Is there a better one?

Very excited to be doing this again at Christmas. I promise not to bang on about it too much (until nearer the time!)

Dear film folk, if you’re trying to get my wife to watch your film, it turns out the phrase ‘robot rebellion’ isn’t working for you.

This is round the corner from me

Just booked for the Colosseum in Rome. Confirmation email says I can’t take ‘weapons’. Can’t take weapons to the Colosseum?! Then I’m gonna lose, aren’t I?

I’m sure there’ll be more to do when it comes to responding to tariffs, but let’s start by shutting down all those fucking M&M shops.

Mothers Day. So, here’s my mum. Accidentally paying tribute to Albert Einstein. Sadly, neither of them are with us any longer.

A dog is for life. Not just for Christmas. Unless it’s one of those cross breeds; like a PointerSetter.

Proper free range eggs!

I’m finding it increasingly difficult to differentiate between Martin Lewis and Jimmy Carr. Thoughts?

How much do I have to pay Comic Relief for them to put Gardeners’ World back on?

Found this. Am now safe from witches and demons. Phew.

Once again, my Menus That Made History co-written with @vincentfranklin.bsky.social is back in its bizarrely inappropriate position as 1 in Honeymoon Travel Guides on Amazon. Thanks to all honeymooners for keeping us at top spot.

Can someone please tell me when T!:/@p’s inauguration is over and it’s safe to watch the telly again?

Bill Tomicki, the editor of Travel by ENTREE blog, has very kindly described Studios of Their Own as one of "Our 2 Favorite Books for the New Year" travelbyentree.com/2025/01/07/o...

Some people move on quicker than others.

Not many people own a set of Elon Musk candle holders.

It’s that week of the year when the only food that is in season and readily available is Toblerone

Merry Christmas folks.

It’s the glamorous dressing rooms that make me love theatre. But the audience at Thornden Hall are a delight.

Some wanky company has just sent me an email: ‘building a festive cheeseboard’. Jeez. When I were a kid, Christmas was simply the one day of the year when there would be Stilton as well as Edam.

Just saw this tonight in LB. Fan-tas-tic! Brilliant all round, good luck with the rest of the run.

Back on the road with this fella tomorrow. Dickensachristmascarol.co.uk

Thank the lord!

Can someone please tell me when razor manufacturers will finally get round to adding a sixth blade? They seem to have plateaued in their product development.

My books have been translated into nine languages over the years. I'm constantly amazed at what an excellent (and swift) job the translators do. The latest is Riccardo Trani www.instagram.com/riccardotrani/ who has done a fabulous job on Uno studio tutto per sé (Studios of Their Own - his picture).

A Christmas Carol opens next week. To celebrate, here I am rehearsing up a ladder. www.dickensachristmascarol.co.uk

Rodin of course features in my latest book, Studios of Their Own, the ideal Christmas present for friends, family and loved ones. www.quarto.com/books/978071...

I know people are outraged about some art collector paying millions for a banana stuck to a board. But I went to a museum in Paris that was full of blocks of stone with bits missing from them. It was called the Rodin museum.

There have been lots of changes since I was a kid. I think the most profound one is that you’re no longer supposed to rinse your mouth out after you’ve brushed your teeth. That, and the internet.

Gong to the gym now. Don’t try to stop me. No, really don’t. Just don’t. Please chuffing stop me!!

I’m in Manchester. Which has pretty much everything London has but with added warmth and chat.

I’m the new boy here. Where do I put my PE kit?