A petulant article by bad loser Geoff Lemon. With the final sentence he tries to balance the article. Too little too late, like England's performance. I would post something similar on the comments page, but in all likelihood it would be censored/deleted. www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/d...

THE rites of passage movie.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... Set the timer on your video recorder..

How on earth did I miss this article. What a singer! What a band! (And The Invisible Girls deserve more recognition). www.theguardian.com/music/2023/s...

I attended for the first time this year. The auction itself is rather humdrum (I left after the charity barrel bidding, approx halfway) but the town was buzzing all weekend & much livelier than at height of tourist season.

Southampton Fri 20 Feb, all being well.

75 years young 😍 Happy Birthday Tina Weymouth, born on this day in 1950, Coronado, California One of the greatest bass line ever: Talking Heads - Psycho Killer - Old Grey Whistle Test #punk #punkrock #postpunk #newwave #tinaweymouth #talkingheads #punkrockhistory #otd

Insightful article by Wink Lorch. What are Alpine wines? | www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/wha...

Updated my article on Crus Bourgeois du Médoc, for the updated, 5 year, 2025 classification: winedrinker.co.uk/understandin... #wine

It’s said one should not have regrets in life. I regret not seeing X-Ray Spex live.

Visit an English vineyard | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/vis... Langham is basic but well worth a visit. Recently had an enjoyable meal at Hambledon which is more 'high-end'.

One of the nicest people on the planet & consistently produces an outstanding range of Chiron.

A tribute to Peter Hall (1943–2025) | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/tri...

It is a very good read, taking a fresh approach away from the usual humdrum format.

Justice!

www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/pra... All the wine recommendations are spot on. Fortunately in its way, no mention of two of my favourite producers AJ Adam & Peter Lauer.

In an extract from her new book, The Wines of Beaujolais, Natasha Hughes MW introduces a group of rebellious winemakers who have had a lasting effect on wines made in the region: cluboenologique.com/story/the-wi...

A great micro pub surprise after a walk around Dorchester. Convivial Rabbit… superb 🍻 #BskyBeer #micropub #craftbeer #RealAle #cask

CURRENTLY IN ROTATION youtube.com/watch?v=Ag8h...

‘I tried to be nice. Sometimes I would explode’: John Fogerty on Creedence, contracts and control

GLASTO MOANS ⬇️

AP's article nails it. As one of the "longstanding fans will tell you, with a mixture of weariness and fond admiration" last night was a triumph. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j... Neil Young review – ragged glory from a noisemaker who never treads the easy path

www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j... It is going to be a huge loss for British cycling fans. Gary Imlach has been excellent: a proper journalist willing to address the various 'issues' directly & objectively.

Entertaining story of British beer festivals by Laura Hadland, from nostalgia to the present day protzonbeer.co.uk/reviews/2025... @camraofficial.bsky.social @morrighani.bsky.social

Robert Lloyd interviews Kevin Rowland at Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall July 23rd Your chance to be in earshot of a tête-à-tête between two of the finest Midlands music mavericks whose shared history goes back nigh on fifty years. Tickets on sale today www.thehallswolverhampton.co.uk/events/kevin...

This year's cycling special will be on the night of Thursday 26th June. Alongside cycling related records, the extra element this year will include tunes relating to Flanders. Not Ned, though Michael may feature. Suggestions welcome as ever. Please post them here. Ta.

Loved watching Syd bowl. A tour de force. www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...

In my top 5 from across the world.

i needed this tonight

It's officially 🇫🇷#Dauphiné day! We've created a thread for all of the important information you need for the race ahead🧵 📸 Harry Talbot

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke... #blinkeredrobkey

The Greatest Radio Show In The World* is back tonight at 10.04pm on BBC Radio Ulster in the shape of The Late Show With Mickey Bradley with music from @lateryouth.bsky.social, Panic Shack, Four Tops, Hollywood Brats, @thelibs.bsky.social and lots more. Join in @mickeyundertone.bsky.social *Probably

#SlowHorses Slow Horses Season 5 - 09/24/25

There's been some poor reporting (particularly BBC) then a proper cycling journalist makes an appearance. www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j... Simon Yates rides away with prize of Giro d’Italia while rivals lose the plot | William Fotheringham

Despite the efforts of administrators (the supposed Guardians of the Game), the spirit of crickets lives on. As for how long........? www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...

Aligoté: how a lesser-known variety from Bourgogne is suddenly hitting the big time, with a bright future ahead of it wineanorak.com/2025/05/22/a... #aligote #wine

A fitting tribute to George Wendt aka Norm. youtu.be/VXED2AVlbR0

The winners of this year’s Wine Merchant Top 100 have been revealed. These represent the top 10% from nearly 1,000 wines assessed during a rigorous day of judging in April. winedrinker.co.uk/wine-merchan... #wine

"It's 500 miles to the Vatican. We've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing cassocks." "Hit it."

Good to see mainstream media giving some attention to Aligoté. Careful producers are making decent or better wines. Current favourites: PYCM, Haisma, Liger-Belair, Naudin-Ferrand (cuvée Le Clou 34). www.theguardian.com/food/2025/ap...

Another fine Dorset vineyard www.instagram.com/p/DIHe5i5oIh...

Why this is the 2nd greatest movie of all time. www.theguardian.com/film/2022/no...

Contrary to rumours in the Jurasphere, Vin Jaune, one of the wine world’s true originals, is not going to disappear anytime soon. Read Wink's latest for more. https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/vin-jaune-keeper

Fear, uncertainty and higher prices: with wine tariffs, nobody wins.

Our new album is out THIS FRIDAY. Pre order / pre save / pre pare nightingales.lnk.to/TheAwfulTruth

www.theguardian.com/environment/... No further comment needed.

Jancis received news on Sunday that the wine world had lost one of Bordeaux’s most-loved ambassadors. Yesterday she, and others, shared their memories of Bill Blatch.  https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/bill-blatch-1948-2025

Probably the greatest rock 'n' roll article. Ever. Lester Bangs on Captain Beefheart. I first read it in a NME two-parter April 1978. Link to 3 parts beefheart.xyz/argue/kook.h...

'My life did not pan out properly', an interview with Boris Spassky when he was 60. www.kingpinchess.net/2007/11/no-r...