So often the press, politicians and electorate treat the powerful as if they are who they pretend to be and not who they so obviously are (Farage, Trump and so many more)

He doesn’t have dementia, it’s kind of insulting to people with dementia to keep saying that. He is massively capable compared to an actual dementia sufferer, that narrative really pisses me off. He is just an awful human who has fallen upwards to the point he can break the world for everyone.

I can't the president of the US be one of those lovely astronauts?

This is one of the best books of last year. Highly recommended to all.

Out in paperback on April 2nd! Quote from Cameron Crowe and everything!

The Day Today. World exclusive. I wonder why? But still..free face cream.

If anyone knows of a room or flat to rent in the West of England for a house trained man and a little black and white cat, please let me know x

"We are freeing Iran from religious fanatics". A prayer for Trump in the White House.

Sat down for a chat with Jason Donovan & it wasn’t what I was expecting. We spoke about the big stuff - what it’s really like to entertain, being at the centre of a “perfect career storm", & what really matters…family, love (& for me, roast potatoes! 😂 ) Full chat: www.besomerset.com/post/jason-d...

My husband @mjowen174.bsky.social is very down and it’s difficult to see. He had a thriving writing business until AI came along but now he’s struggling to find work. Please repost this far and wide in the hope that he can find some writing work. www.mathew-owen.co.uk

NEW POST: The SEND reforms in the Schools White Paper reveal rights given, and rights stripped away— here is our initial overview www.specialneedsjungle.com/s... #SaveOurChildrensRights

And here it is: the SEND reform plan, and why - for all its good intentions - it threatens a terrifying loss of rights, just when the worst imaginable govt might be newly in power www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

New chat about Old Songs out now! @bagpusspostgate.bsky.social has been speaking with historian/author Amy Jeffs, musician Natalie Brice & illustrator Gwen Burns about their mesmerising book/audio book Old Songs. The Frome trio have brought 10 ballads back to life www.besomerset.com/post/old-son...

Had the pleasure of chatting with Amy Jeffs, Gwen Burns and Nat Brice about their wonderful book Old Songs. It's a stunning reimagining of 10 British ballads, featuring beautiful illustrations and accompanying music. Highly recommended share.google/o8XPrdQEvZGo3R @besomerset.bsky.social

An excellent article from Ed Reyes at Law Gazette: SEND families braced for government's education white paper - www.lawgazette.co.uk/comment...

One central problem with the SEND reform plan

The very best medicine! 😂 Check out a tiny bit of what happened when I chatted with the brilliant Paul Merton & Suki Webster this week. Laugh? I nearly… you’ll be able complete that sentence after you’ve listened to the interview in full, which is out now, here: www.besomerset.com/post/paul-me...

Details here - it's free! www.thersa.org/events/2026/...

The transition back to school post-pandemic highlighted how schools aren’t designed for autistic children – these are the sensory challenges they face - theconversation.com/schools-...

I mean, we can all remember how our crusading press demanded an election whenever the Tories changed leader while they were in power

A plea to my fellow professionals in the media. Please put Trump’s racism on the top of your news agendas? Where is it? The leader of the “free world” is using his racism to make all of our lives worse instead of better. A racist is a threat to us all. Whatever else he is doing, holds no worth.

NEW POST: The national media stories about EHCPs being cut have got us all worried. We asked IPSEA to set the current SEND law out clearly. Please share. www.specialneedsjungle.com/l... #Disability #SENDSky

I won't be the only one to share this, but bloody hell. RIP Catherine youtu.be/QwLZfPPM7GQ?...

Suspect Trump's already on Trust social, or whatever that shit hole is called, claiming he won the Traitors.

If you love football and Leeds United you will enjoy this book. If you have a best friend from childhood you'll love this book. If you watch Leeds United with your best friend you'll absolutely love this book. Order on the link direct from me #lufc thesquareball.net/shop/days-of...

@jonhowe1971.bsky.social Jon, the book is wonderful. Moving, profound, funny, evocative and full of Leeds. Thanks mate.

This thread has killed me off. Genius, just what a Tuesday night needs 👏👏

One last Christmas thing. My book Maybe I'm Amazed is a 99p kindle deal on Amazon for the next 8 hours, so knock yourself out www.amazon.co.uk/Maybe-Im-Ama...

In these challenging times someone might need one of them: Childline: 0800 1111 Samaritans: 116 123 Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Mind: 0300 123 3393 Age UK: 0800 169 6565 Alcoholics Anonymous : 0800 9177 650 Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677 MH text support: 85258

Thanks to the amazing Jenna at @besomerset.bsky.social for enabling me to chat to such brilliant guests. Do check out the website as there is some great content on there www.besomerset.com

I recently caught up with @ronsexsmith.bsky.social about his recently released album Hangover Terrace. Ron is a wonderfully charming and generous human being and the album is magnificent www.besomerset.com/post/hangove...

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of chatting with @laurasrobinson.bsky.social about her marvellous new book, The art of a lie, which is one of the books of the year. It's a wonderful interview and well worth a listen www.besomerset.com/post/art-of-...

Brilliant visit to Stourhead to chat with General Manager Phil & Associate Producer Laurence about the upcoming spectacle, Christmas at Stourhead🎄Looking forward to sharing the conversation on @besomerset.bsky.social. Stourhead is spectacular & we met the friendliest robin on a walk around the lake!

On our Sunday playlist is Hangover Terrace, the brilliant latest album by @ronsexsmith.bsky.social 🎶 Ian @bagpusspostgate.bsky.social caught up with Ron about the record & lots more besides & you can hear their chat here: www.besomerset.com/post/hangove... #interview #radio #music #sunday

New Substack post from me... it's free, so subscribe if you fancy it maybeimamazed.substack.com/p/thank-you-...

Latest from me: on overdiagnosis, a craze/bandwagon the govt is indulging by commissioning an official review, complete with the clunky blurring of mental illness & neurodivergence www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Please buy our album this #bandcampfriday - Rachel is a brilliant musician and we are working on more #music #poetry

Nauseating behaviour from FIFA. Just done a sick up in me mouth.

Labour and the tories trying to outwanker each other. Truly depressing.

"Compared with other European countries, the UK received the fifth largest number of asylum seekers in the year ending March 2025, and the seventeenth largest intake when measured per head of population" - Home Office data www.gov.uk/government/s...

I really can't begin to tell you how beautiful Ed Harcourt's new album Orphic is. Genuinely the best album you'll hear at this time of year. Highly recommended.

Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round

Something I can agree with with Anthony Hopkins here is that much neurodivergence IS normal behaviour , the problem arises because it is not considered normal behaviour in numerous work, social and general living situations - the rules are often set up by those who believe there is one correct way

I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Gilson Lavis a few ago. He was a charming, generous guest. We had a lovely chat off mic when he shared how nervous interviews made him. He was a fabulous drummer, a brilliant human being and he will be sadly missed. RIP Gil. X

Absolute perfection. #Reform

My Brutalist Christmas cards are back by popular demand! Get yours here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...

Don't miss Dramakarma's world premiere of the radio play, The Last Matron on Wednesday 29th October from 8-10pm on Frome.fm & 96.6FM A play about the Keyford asylum based on real events and discovered diaries

Absolutely brilliant interview from @somersetcool.bsky.social on @besomerset.bsky.social with forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd. If you watch TV shows about crime and murder and find yourself saying "Well actually..." a lot, this is the guy for you! www.besomerset.com/post/dr-rich...