"Hello, yes? Yes, it is an emergency. I've accidentally..."

Since we’re in the mood for strict accuracy in broadcast news, worth noting that a rival channel had a pundit - unchallenged - say asylum seekers in hotels committed 44% of sexual offences in one county, seemingly because she cannot understand basic maths.

“And what time do you call this to be rolling in? Look at your mother, she’s been worried sick”

#Strictly is everso good isn’t it.

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Billie Piper announced as the new BBC Director General but we've got to wait until next Christmas to find out why.

Question. Answer. Question. Answer. Question. Answer. Question. Answer. Question. Answer. Question. Answer. Question. Answer. You might not agree with the answers, but he’s light years away from every other leader that is media trained to appear like they’re answering, when they’re saying nowt.

Imagine you have the power and the resources to create a whole world in only six days, and suddenly find yourself dependent on Eric Trump to save you.

My Dad laying a wreath at this morning’s local Remembrance Sunday event. Proud of him and pleased to see a really good turnout.

A national newspaper journalist went on a British TV channel to claim police stats showed asylum-seekers committed 44% of sex crimes in Dorset. This shocking claim was treated as fact by the channel which promoted the clip on social media where it was amplified by AI. Except... it's bollocks.

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It blows my mind that there are real people who see a post like this and actually believe the whole “Christmas is being cancelled by Muslims” BS 🙄 Let’s have a quick look at what’s happening to Sheffield so you can put your Express reading uncle’s mind at ease!😆 1/15 🧵

Mindful Colouring.

I love a shared cultural moment. I’m the opposite of whatever it is that makes people not want to watch something because it’s too popular. I’ve hated stuff and gone back to it because I so crave having a moment to share with the world around me. Not just friends, but… everyone. Live Tv is special.

only in the small print of this article do they make clear that the pensioners paying an extra £2,500 of tax would have to have “earnings over £125,140” I know many pensioners are asset rich but how many have income at that level?

The greatest moment in broadcast television history.

Since 2000, the richest 1% of the world's population has taken 41% of all new wealth. The poorest half of the world has received only 1%.

Damnit, I want dome cars on the Cambrian line now.

Dear America, this is more fun than waking up to all the baseball talk. Love, Europe.

For context there was a trans contestant on Monday's episode of Only Connect. That's it. That's what's triggered Graham. Seeing a trans person. Instead of changing the channel or even a modicum of introspection as to why he feels that way, he instead chooses to pick a fight.

Inspired by The Jase's video, I realised that the Mr Blobby song also works quite well with the John Lewis advert. But then it took a dark turn...

On the 4th November 1839, John Frost, Zephaniah Williams and William Jones led thousands of men to Newport. Arriving at the Westgate Hotel at 9.30am, they were greeted by Thomas Phillips (Mayor of Newport) and soldiers from the 45th Regiment of Foot. A brief bloody battle broke out. #OnThisDay

“The BBC is not an American broadcaster, and it doesn’t owe any obligation to shareholders determined to close deals and make profits. Its clash with Trump is a chance to show the advantages of being a public broadcaster by standing up for the truth. It should seize that opportunity.”

I'm just asking questions.

Went out for a lovely breakfast this morning. They had their decs up. Much like the battle for the correct use of ‘lose’ and ‘loose’, this one’s lost isn’t it.

“Research by Carers UK and the Centre for Care shows that – in Wales alone – to replace the unpaid care provided by carers would cost over £10 billion per year. To put that into context, the entire health and social care budget for Wales is around £13 billion per year.”

Statement posted by David Horne, managing director of LNER: '“To us – he’s always been a hero” Recognising the incredible bravery of Sam'

AKA

Study hard today. Pop quiz after potluck!

Outstanding, no notes

Couldn’t AI do this job?

Since #GrandDesigns is on the box tonight, here's what happened when I condensed an average episode of Grand Designs down to about a minute and a half.

Another superb thread from @monkemma.bsky.social You should be following her

Some great BBC Belfast Ormeau Avenue archive footage in this. And yes, the without context helium clip.

Kids. Don’t do Teams meetings while insufficiently caffeinated. I’ve just agreed to attend a series of all-day workshops.

Musk's Grok was asked to verify if a tweet featuring a graphic image of the attack on the LNER train was real. I'm not sharing the whole image but here is part of it and the text. 1/3

you know what i would actually believe that there are racists on x: the everything app without you screenshotting them

Let's just take a moment to reflect on the self-sacrifice and hope this person embodies - not the evil, hateful monsters thirsting for violence.

After a hectic week I’m cosied up on the sofa with a good book and www.soundtrackradio.co.uk - perfect.

The BBC will be celebrating the life and times of Welsh icon Richard Burton this Autumn, marking 100 years since his birth with the debut of the feature film, Mr Burton

Climawhatnow? #GirlbandsForever

Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC

I'm not going to share the screenshots, but apparently Twitter/X is full of racism this morning. Meanwhile, my Bluesky TL is full of awe and gratitude for rail staff and emergency services

Making an effort for Halloween #Strictly

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The DVD (1996) is now as old as the original 8-inch floppy disk (1967) was when the DVD came out.