Christmas Eve on @bbcoxford.bsky.social and Sophie and Emma on the show are embracing their star potential!

Rehearsals for the BBC Berkshire carol service underway… be at Reading Minister for 7pm at the latest. Broadcasts Christmas Eve at 9am.

Just sat down to watch the third episode of House of the Year… but it’s missing. Instead it’s gone straight to episode 4! What’s up @channel4.bsky.social?

My track record keeping poinsettia alive is terrible. Boyd, my gardening expert on the show today has left me with a challenge to keep it going! Wish me luck.

It’s nearly time to start opening advent calendars… the sweet spot seems to be to have a chocolate one for the morning, followed by a cheese one for the evening!!!

It’s a box hedge innit…

Not something you see every day while wandering the streets of Oxford. Munching on a late lunch. Anyone know what it is, I’m thinking Sparrow Hawk.

I'd never heard of the "forgotten army" of 150,000 Chinese workers who fought alongside the British in World War 1 so really interesting stuff from Rev Mark Nam who is working to create a memorial to them at Westminster Abbey - Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

What an amazing ending!!! Well done Traitors… that was excellent!!!

Back to work after half term… Oxfords Congestion Charge is waiting for you. It’s busy not too bad at Redbridge P&R with mixed views from commuters.

Just listening to 6 Music & Lauren Laverne. She introduces a new tune and all goes quiet except the distant sound of street noise… I relax thinking this is v chilled. 5 mins later she reappears to finish introducing the tune. Turns out internet dropped and i was listening to Oxford thru open window!

A nationwide test of the UK’s emergency alert service takes place at 3pm tomorrow. However, we share the concerns of UK domestic abuse charities about the potential safety risks to survivors who may be keeping their phones hidden from an abuser.

Pavement parking pushes people into the road and oncoming traffic. We chatted to @philmercer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Berkshire earlier about why we're on a mission to see an end to this dangerous act. Pavement parking a problem where you live? Map it! act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...

Cataract out… new lens in! No extra laser installed as hoped, so hey ho. The experience was like the trippy bit at the end of 2001 A Space Odyssey… not awful but did go on a bit… with a sense of relief when it was over.

Klaxon! Taskmaster Season 20 is nearly here. A fresh batch of victims - Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Reece Shearsmith, Phil Ellis and Sanjeev Bhaskar - take on the Taskmaster from Thurs 11th Sep at 9pm BST on Channel 4 and an hour later on YouTube for viewers around the world.

When you get Siri to add items to your grocery list:

If like me you had niggly feelings that doing some things really shouldn’t be as hard as they are… getting a dyslexia diagnosis has explained sooo much! Thanks to @adc_dyslexia in Maidenhead for making it happen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

This chap just dropped on to my shoulder…. 1/?

Joining me on the show tomorrow - Lib Dem MP for Newbury. @leedillonmp.bsky.social He’s been in the job for a year, how is he doing and what do you want me to ask him? He’s in the studio from 9am on @bbcberkshire.bsky.social

It’s the free electricity hour. Dishwasher on. Washing machine on. Charging everything. Also ironing everything while watching The Fifth Element! I. Will. Use. Free. Leccy!!!

Made it. This place is spectacular! #royalascot The Bingo card is almost full (you’ll need to listen to this mornings show to get the deets on that!)

Made it to the main entrance (i think!) Got a major sweat on!!! #RoyalAscot. Just need to work out how to get in!!!

On my way for my first #RoyalAscot - i am not alone!!!

The first #MayMorning that i’ve not had to set an alarm to wake up and report from for a long time. Good luck to @LilleyMitchell @Brucey1 and team over at @BBCOxford Singing starts at 6am (parties start much earlier than that!)

Scary sight in my brothers pond! #snakesinapond

Happy Tutti Day! @bbcberkshire.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

One of the most incredible stories i’ve covered. Good luck to Lucy, Adam and little Raffie. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Love your chocolate? 🍫 I've been to find out how Reading plays a crucial role in keeping the world's cocoa supply free from diseases! Listen to more here: bbc.in/3EldcNm

That was a fun day… Marmalade Day in Newbury. Paddington back in his rightful place.

It’s happening. Newbury’s Marmalade Day is ON! 9/4/25 - 1130hrs. See you at the bench in Northbrook St. @bbcberkshire.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Okay… Blue Tit on a trampoline? #birders of BlueSky… why is it doing that?

Pin hole camera (old shoe box) doing the job. #solareclipse2025 (partial!)

This is why you don’t annoy pigeons!

Final walk with Otis today before he jets off to meet his proper family in NZ! He’s gonna have an amazing time down there. Not sure what i’m going to do with my afternoons now though! #dogshapedgap

Less than a week to go to get nominations in for this years @bbcberkshire.bsky.social Make A Difference awards. Help us celebrate people in Berkshire and north Hampshire who are going the extra mile by putting them up for an award: bbc.co.uk/makeadifference

Runners out for the 2025 #ReadingHalf @bbcberkshire.bsky.social

@BBCBerkshire @philmercer.bsky.social Thnx4opp2talkabt the @HeathrowAirport chaos: ✈️UK Airline rights contained w/in “261/2004 UK” ✈️Check rights & airline Ts&Cs ✈️Be aware US airline won’t pay additional expenses w/o written auth ✈️Australian = Australian Consumer laws! ✈️Use rights!

Lots of disruption with the closure of Heathrow Airport today… Have you had to change your plans? @bbcberkshire.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Really great chat with Robert Thorogood the creative genius behind the Marlow Murder Club as season 2 hits the screens... If the Marlow Giggling Squid features in the next book that's down to me 😜 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Well done to @ClodaghStenson, @MartinEastaugh, @cameramanjon and the rest of the BBC team working hard on our coverage for months and months… hear some of the results on the show tomorrow morning @bbcberkshire.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Dawn giving it a bit of a welcome go this morning! This is when getting up early is worth it for sunrise alone.

Happy #StPatricksDay… Thank you to Mary for the hat! I’m considering making a two tone beard a fashion thing

The amazing @DIYSOS team of volunteers and purple shirts working hard to transform a home in Bracknell so that 7yr old Rafi can go home again!

Winners of the @launchpadrdg.bsky.social Pancake Race 2025 - well done Davis Tate - that was Wicked! @bbcberkshire.bsky.social

Madness at the @launchpadrdg.bsky.social #pancakerace 2025 in Reading. @bbcberkshire.bsky.social

Good luck to Phil and team @RuralPieCo in Twyford who are up for the National Pie Awards later this week. (also, pie for breakfast is an absolute win!) @BBCBerkshire www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

Honour someone who always goes above and beyond in Berkshire... Nominations now open for @bbcberkshire.bsky.social Make a Difference Awards. You’ve got until 5pm Monday to tell us yours. More detail on all the categories and our terms here: bbc.in/3QgfQpT

Nominations are now open for this years @BBCBerkshire #MakeADifference awards. If you know someone going the extra mile then help us honour and recognise those who Make a Difference where we live. Deets here: bbc.co.uk/makeadifference

Good luck if you are running the #wokinghamhalf today… may the winds be from behind! All the info you need if you want to go cheer: wokinghamhalfmarathon.com

Otis is in the role of Falkor from the never ending story today…