Gave Adrian Chiles another chance this morning and heard him refer to the Trump Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts. Switched off. The BBC has been well and truly cowed by the ongoing legal case. It is afraid, and that surely colours its news agenda when it comes to DJT.

Most of the media reflects neither reality nor public opinion. It reflects the views and demands of those who own it: the Oligarch Class. They employ editors and journalists to channel their demands and sell their fictions. Hence the endless attacks on net zero. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

After weighing up all the pros and cons, I've decided to invest heavily in handcarts.

Does Pearl Harbor mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain? Brave Hungarian peasant girl who forced FDR to sign the pledge in Hawaii and close the boozers at half past ten! Is all this to be forgotten?

Mark farted better lyrics than that.

I watched Pride again the other night. One of those great British films that puts you through the emotional wringer. Despite seeing it several times I've only now "discovered" Ben Schnetzer who played Mark Ashton. What an actor that fella is! A chameleon.

The GMB union has responded to the Government's steel strategy, out today “GMB had been calling for a steel strategy for a long time - so it’s good we now have some kind of plan. “This administration has done more [for] UK steel than any Government for many, many years."

Barcelona take goals to Newcastle.

I have a bad taste USAF joke so I expect it will bomb.

Make them pay every single penny owed. End of.

With one tub of lube and some soft words in his ear.

Randall and Timothee (Deceased).

Jordan Pickford. England's No.1 Just think about that!

In "Human Life Is Cheap" news.....

Someone just responded to a plea from James O'Brien with this gem, I shall be making good use of it throughout the day (I did repost the original poster).

Ah, bugger it! I meant to say cheerio.

Aw fuck, it's still no deid yet!

Aw man, you write the best "wins the internet" joke of the day and then the source pulls its article, leaving you looking like a complete tumshie! Damn you Guardian!

I Don't Want To Go To Chokey 🎵

Oi, Spurs, you booked the wrong tuber

Oi, Spurs, you booked the wrong Tudor.

Grandson & Granddaughter were at a show in Glasgow yesterday with mummy and daddy, then fish and chips in the Blue Lagoon next to Central Station. Mummy last night: "What was the best part of the show you went to today?" Kids: "The bit when the firemen told us to get out of the restaurant" 😂

Don't we all, dahling,. Don't we all.

The seven most feared words in the English language: Chris Hawkins sits in for Craig Charles.

The price of solar panels are going to go through the roof.

Imagine this stupid fvcker having any sort of political control over the lives of people in this country. This is the calibre of politician that Reform would bring to government.

For those struggling to fill their tanks this morning, I am doing a good deal on handcarts if anyone is interested. One way journey only.

Like night follows day, profiteering follows war. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Allister Heath works for Der Telegraph. Pass it on.

STOP THE FLIGHTS.

"Lads! lads! There's still some milk left in the teat. Keep going until we are sure it's completely dry" www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Ungrateful bastard! "The BBC was able to speak to some of the passengers waiting for the delayed UK government flight in Oman last night. One passenger said: "We've been transferred to a hotel and it's expected to depart later today. It's a total farce." "

Lies, damned lies, and Telegraph articles.

Remembering that one of the things he gave away was the ability to tour around Europe as freely as as he could in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, and 10s cos he's a brainless tory twat.

Gulp! Some seriously angry, red-faced geezer has just stuck his head around the door to my office and reminded me in no uncertain times that I am still on the probation period of my new job as the replacement for Morgan McSweeney. I thought I was doing ok, but hey-ho.

I've been out all morning and may have missed it, but can anyone advise me if the BBC has announced that it will tailor its news and politics coverage to appeal more to Green Party voters?

But seriously. We are back! Next week we start shooting #bbcghosts the movie! Huge excitement in the camp, lots of splendid people joining us.

To anyone who has booked and paid for tickets for the World Cup in US and Mexico this year - good luck!

To anyone who has booked and paid for a holiday in Cuba this year - good luck!

What’s a line delivery you’ll never forget?

All I want for Christmas is a Bodo/Glimt away kit.

If anyone can take me back to reading Proust,

Oxford Brags!

One thing is certain: No heads will roll. #wastingotherpeople'smoney www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

How would British life change if there was no more Royal Family? 2. Wetherspoons would open a humongous pub at the top end of The Mall.

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How would British life change if there was no more Royal Family? 1. We'd get 15 minutes more of Wallace and Gromit on Christmas Day.

Chris Mason is unwell and won't be coming in to work today. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I’ve got a soft spot for songs that missed the algo but didn’t miss the soul.

I can't think why this just came into my head, but I suddenly need to check where I put my tickets to Madam Tussauds for next week.