There have been many attempts at lampooning Elton John over the years, but the brilliance in Neil Innes' approach from RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION is to emulate Elton's musicianship while gently ribbing the oft-times endearingly flowery/nonsensical nature of Bernie Taupin's lyrics...

Okay, I can't let this one go. I live in Ireland, not the UK, but the use of this image by a supposedly socialist party is so stupid and offensive, I'm going to get stuck in. Let me explain to you why any experienced illustrator/designer could have stopped you making so many miserable mistakes. 1/

I once - no word of a lie - heard Simon Bates play All Around The World immediately after Radio 1's Newsbeat had featured a story about a baby going missing from a hospital. #totp

Tough time for freelance artists and the amazingly talented @gailmyerscough.co.uk is having a tough week sales wise. Have a look at her wonderful site! I’d be very grateful (as would she!). Please share! Thank you! www.gailmyerscough.co.uk

Argh. Landfill episode #TOTP

David’s is a … choice

They’re running Under Milk Wood as originally broadcast, for the first time, this weekend on R4 Extra. Obviously, it’s brilliant. And I highly recommend a listen. It still sounds amazing; truly timeless. The most dated bit is the credits - but, oh, those character names.

Respect for using proper aircraft

Shame

Happy Fenton Day to all who celebrate. Jesus Christ, fourteen years. youtu.be/3GRSbr0EYYU

You'll miss the BBC when it's gone...

Keep thinking of when Disney tried to sue the BBC when Alexei Sayle’s Stuff parodied Snow White and the BBC legal person was heard to say, ‘Fuck Disney, we’re the BBC.’

Got these new trainers today but I can't get it out of my head that they look like fuckin DC Tosh Lines from The Bill

Spoke to someone tonight who was at his 200th Half Man Half Biscuit gig. I suggested it must be something of a record, at which he nodded to the guy next to him, who coughed “221…” Respect! #HMHB

One of my favourite pop facts is that the oboe on Tanita's stupendous Twist in My Sobriety was played by Malcolm Messiter, whose dad Ian invented Just a Minute. #totp

It’s used by fans to symbolise away days. So the away fans wear it as a badge of honour about how much they travel to follow their club.

Don’t want to intrude on private grief but what’s the thought process here with the British Rail logo?

This was where I first became aware of Joe Marler, and I've adored him ever since. youtu.be/C8VRk2ViiOw?...

In case you fancy a trip on that #Traitors railway... www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk

Happy 10th anniversary to this magnificent take, brought to you by the members of the "James I? Never heard of him, mate" society.

The Idi Amin bit is, cough, troublesome

That LNER driver sounds rather competent

Bob Monkhouse (31st October 1983). Ronnie Barker discusses character voices and comedy heroes.

Bottle of whisky and a service revolver would be neater

RIP to the wonderful Prunella Scales, beautifully pictured here in February 1968.

Meet You at the Elephants too

Fans of #totp repeats might enjoy this! Associated with my new book, #IntoTheGroove, the story of 80s pop history, OUT NOW.

I get this a lot

This is the moment for me that Claudia Winkleman became one of my all time favourite faces on television and all she says is “stop speaking”. youtu.be/cPpac4QGmXE?...

Reagan saw GREGORY’S GIRL

Glorious

wait wtf

Delighted to hear that Gary Larson is drawing again. Digitally this time but you wouldn’t know it to look at them. www.thefarside.com/new-stuff

Remembering Roger Moore, born this day in 1927.

Mind Your Language (LWT, 1977)

Returns from a chain bookshop have reduced our sales to a minus figure in the most important sales month of the year. Please support independent bookshops this Christmas.

Really sad. What a unique and beautiful spirit she was. people.com/diane-keaton...

The Wikipedia people never cease to amaze. Ian Watkins Wikipedia page has already been updated. Let's hope there is a hell.

We retain the Elgin Marbles #SCOGRE

Charles Amos is the legalise incest guy. Insane they didn't do due diligence. www.thetimes.com/article/8c9a...

Scone, scone and scone

Genuinely the greatest documentary the BBC have ever made - THE LAST LIGHTHOUSE - am utterly thrilled it's now on youtube. youtu.be/bc9qxyf_suI?...

Feels like this is one of those things that could have quite serious repercussions - how can this have slipped through?

RIP Patricia Routledge. She once walked the Pennine Way in slingbacks in an attempt to publicise mental health. www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-iD...

'I never speak behind people's backs. If I've anything nasty to say, I pop it on a postcard.' RIP Patricia 'Kitty' Routledge.