The true winner is men being kind to each other #celebritytraitors

UK Traitors 2 dream team Matt Berry Martin Clunes Jill Scott Diane Morgan Dion Dublin Helen Mirren Kate Bush Bob Mortimer Sanjeev Bhaskar Alison Steadman Don Warrington Roy Keane Tom Hollander Nasser Hussain Richard E Grant

One last thing, never really liked Alan Carr before but he changed my opinion. Thought he was funny and very likeable as was everyone on the show.

Well, it was great tv and thoroughly enjoyable but quite astonished nobody picked up on the amount of cock-ups Alan made.

I am so pissed off at that ending. They should not have allowed Alan to signal who he was voting for. Huge flaw there.

Lamb as presenter, every breakfast telling the faithfuls they’re fucking useless now put down that fucking croissant and fuck off #CelebrityTraitors

Two weeks to The Ashes & removing my ‘supporter’s hat’ what would be great is a close series in Australia. Usually, it’s been Aus annihilating England but in 2010/11 Eng won comfortably. Even the last closeish series won by Eng in 86/87 was done with a match to spare. I think this one will be close.

Apologies. King Jimmy Hill I and VI of Scotland.

On this day 1605: Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I and the Houses of Parliament.

Disgraceful. Why didn’t they go with ‘Aga Can’t.’

Dusty Bin chatting with the crew backstage

Dear BT Sport, Darren Fletcher has just called Virgil Van Dijk ‘talismanic.’ Virgil is not an inanimate object and as Liverpool have lost 6 of their last 7 he cannot be considered good luck either. Accordingly, can you please remove Mr. Fletcher from our screens, forthwith. Yours in despair

Though someone responded with details of his new book. With this attention to grammatical detail and punctuation, I don’t know how I’m going to wait.

Some silly bastard on my Nextdoor posting ‘you can’t say Christmas anymore.’ Pleased to report that most people told him it was nonsense.

Brooke Shields' grandfather reached the mens singles final at Wimbledon and partnered Ginger Rogers in the US open mixed doubles.

Fascinating article about Mary Earps and specifically the bits about Hannah Hampton’s recall. I do remember HH getting dropped for her attitude and I have to admit, I would love to know what she was doing to be so disruptive.

‘You boy, where’s your fucking poppy?’

Bit of context about the cricket. England had to bat first (again) and batting in the first two hours was very, very difficult with the ball hooping and zipping about all over the place. That said, Duckett and Smith look completely out of form. Conversely, Jamie Overton batted and bowled superbly.

Down Cemetery Road is absolutely brilliant as you might expect from something with Ruth Wilson, Emma Thompson, Adam Godley and written by Mick Herron.

The Shiningg (1980) Stanley Kubrick

Happy Halloween.

Idea: Nick Mohammed and Joe Marler to be new presenters of Strictly.

The alleged rapist formerly known as Prince.

Told you. I guess this is why we love sport.

Five reasons why Hellraiser is a Christmas movie 1) Gift boxes 2) Pins everywhere 3) Addictive overeating 4) Slightly odd relatives 5) Sexual deviancy, human sacrifice and inter-dimensional sadomasochism

I’ve been watching World Cups in cricket, football and rugby for over 40 years and I cannot remember a more dominant side than this Australian women’s cricket side. Just cannot see them getting beat. * * cue, an Indian victory

Wonderful comment from Nick on The Traitors, “We’re having a dinner party! Now? But I’ve just had lasagna.” Echoes of the Grim Reaper pointing at the food that killed the guests and one says, “but I never ate the salmon mousse.”

Restaurant review Went to Nando’s for first time. Food very pleasant and convivial atmosphere. Unfortunately there was a lad in a Leeds shirt on the next table. Disappointing and won’t be returning. 2 stars.

Daresay England will receive a lot of criticism but being fair to Charlotte Edwards they measurably improved in the field. Problem is that middle order and if you pick a 5,6 & 7 who average in the low to mid 20s don’t be surprised when they don’t deliver.

‘…. poisonous monkeys. Aaaaargh.’

As it’s spooky season please add your own chilling book and film to this. Book: Slade House by David Mitchell Film: Ghost Stories with Martin Freeman (on iPlayer)

Really good Halloween films that you can watch for nowt on the iPlayer. Thread >>>

Fantastic time for Anglo-Australian relations. Eng v Aus in the football tonight, rugby league on Saturday, rugby union on Saturday and three weeks to the first test in Perth.

The three stages of grief:

It is a good read and Steve Finn is funny, very astute and a great listen. Interesting to note that he’s done some coaching courses with the brilliant Sarah Taylor who also took time out of the game for mental health reasons and both are great inspirations.

Just did that scything, sarcastic put-down during a lesson asking a yawning student, “Am I keeping you awake Lucas?” and he goes, “Yes.”

Yet another mixed-race couple in our British adverts. Sadiq Khan's Britain.

My favourite thing in American football is when someone does a lap of honour after managing to catch a ball.

This referee (Tom Bramall) in the Arsenal v Palace game has been excellent. Let a lot go (better that than whistle-happy refs) but had complete control and didn’t need to book anybody.

I accidentally made an emoji of Supertanskiii, of all fucking people, months ago and can’t delete it. Send help

This is the only sensible course of action. Additionally, any player who celebrates with an imaginary golf swing will result in the goal being disallowed, instant dismissal and ten year prison sentence.

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less travelled by HELP! Robert Lost

As we stand: great league this season and lovely to see some of the unheralded clubs doing so well like Sunderland, Bournemouth and Manchester United.

Things I will Outlaw when I’m Premier League Supremo Agents Talking with hands in front of mouth Referees holding up play at corners to warn players (they know the rules; get on with it) Marinakis’ white t-shirt Bruno Fernandes

The Ashes part 1: very excited about this. First in 22 years. If you’ve never seen rugby league give it a go. Unlike many sports, the action rarely stops - they are phenomenal athletes. Starts at 2:30 on BBC.

The Monster of Florence is fabulous; some incredible camera shots.

40 today. A very happy birthday Wayne Rooney.

Never change, King 👑

Former heavy metal drummer, the conservative Sanae Takaichi, has become Japan’s first female Prime Minister. She’s now likely to appoint the first female finance minister, Satsuki Katayama. They’re both protégés of former conservative Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.