Oh, yes, and it’s the 56th anniversary of the greatest TV show of all time

The BBC is the biggest thump of soft power the UK has and its reach and influence to the benefit of the country is extraordinary. Destroy it, hugely damage the UK. The same people who helped weaken us over Brexit are seeking to do it again.

Yes the billionaire pedophiles can’t type a normal email and also weird affects like that can be cheap hacks to try and evade basic e-discovery crawls sooooooo Just sayin

Me, age 12: I can be anything I want Me, age 18: I can be successful if I work hard Me, now: I can be back from the shops by 1 if I go now

Maga: Drag artists & same sex marriages have destroyed the morality of the United States Also Maga: Seriously though, is raping a child really that bad?

Just a gentle reminder that “under-age women”, often used to describe the people those powerful, rich men are alleged to have had sexual relations with, is not a thing. They’re called girls, or put another way, children. And that’s rape.

Solvitur ambulando is my favourite Latin phrase. It means "it is solved by walking".

So, happy 48th anniversary of That Lovely Diary Entry From Michael Palin

What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck? It's the Pope in 1982.

People try to put him down Talking bout my naughty Fenton Just because he runs around

Ok, so, I want to tell you about the great Johnny Barnes. John Barnes was born in Jamaica in 1963. His family moved to England when he was 13. He played for Watford and Liverpool, won numerous trophies, 79 caps for England and was twice named Footballer of the year. 1/

I am calling upon the people of Ireland to immediately begin construction of a thread on this site about how you or someone you know was roasted for a fashion choice. We need it. All roasts must have come from Irish people *only*. Please respect this important rule, it makes a difference. Tanks

If you're tired of the biased BBC don't forget to tune in to GB News to watch shows hosted by Nigel Farage, Richard Tice, Lee Anderson, Matthew Goodwin or Jacob Rees-Mogg. 🤣

SUPERB and angrily unvarnished response, by former BBC chairman, Lord Patten. "I don't think that we should allow ourselves to be bullied into thinking that the BBC is only any good, if it reflects the prejudice of the last person who shouted at it." ~AA

Columbo in his first episode looks like a dog that's just come back from the groomer

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

if you’re wondering what TV & radio would look like without the bbc if the right had its way, picture the state of our privatised rivers & seas, but instead it’s raw sewage pumped into your telly & speakers

Couldn't you just? ☕🍐🥐

Me: All right, time to focus. Lots of work to do this afternoon on the book and other brain-intensive activities. My Brain: Hey, remember that really ignorant thing you said twenty-five years ago? How about we run that on a loop for a while, instead?

Was really struck by what a lovely inspiring exercise this is, like a primary school version of Mary Oliver’s Instructions for living a life Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it

Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?

Andrew Tate has been charged with rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and actual bodily harm. Nigel Farage described him as "an important voice for young men". That tells you all you need to know about Farage's moral compass.

Floella Benjamin for DG.

Glad that someone has finally taken responsibility for the appalling assault on democracy that was the Jan. 6 insurrection. Slightly confused that it's the Director-General of the BBC, but what do I know?

My grandfather lied about his age to join up before the start of WWI. He fought at First Mons, was gassed and at the Somme was seriously injured and invalided out. He made poppies, led protests at the conditions at the RBL poppy factory in Richmond. He died in his fifties. War casts a long shadow.

Conservatism: the irrational fear that someone, somewhere might be getting a free ride

Alongside the British war dead, especially my own family members, this Remembrance Sunday I shall remember all American liberators but especially these African-American liberators.

You can't argue with that. 🌱

As a lawyer I'm seeing a lot more redundancies in 2025. I can't stress this enough, if you are being made redundant - GET A FUCKING LAWYER. I keep hearing of people getting unfair consultations and being ripped off in their redundancy packages. We would have spotted them for you.

Ludwig van Beakhoven

This is what #ReformUk wants. They despise everyone, not just immigrants. #NHS

Trump can’t even check on someone collapsing in the Oval Office right in front of him.   What makes you think he would give a damn about your health care?

The Spectator are confused. It's not going to be cost free. Billionaires are going to pay more. Join.greenparty.org.uk

Every morning when I do my little scuttle thru from the Victoria to the Northern line at Euston, a little tube leprechaun opens this door, hands me a shot of espresso, bids me good morning while I quaff it, and then slaps me on the arse to send me on my way before closing it again.

This is Finn. His human stopped scratching his back, so he had to take matters into his own hands. 13/10 (TT: anna.ve.w)

Honestly TELL THE STORY. Won’t someone just tell the fucking story of how Brexit created this economic hardship, how a Muslim immigrant just saved the lives of those commuters on that train, won’t someone in politics or even media just connect the fucking dots and TELL THE STORY. IT’S RIGHT THERE

A reminder that Classic FM start their bonfire night calming playlist for pets at 5pm

Spray tan = $150 Waxing = $100 half leg, $200 full leg Complimentary prosecco 🥂 Walk-ins accepted!! 💝

Annual reminder that if you are having a bonfire tonight please: - check for prickly hedgehog friends first - & light from one side Pic via @matchbloc.bsky.social

I feel sorry for squid. Everyone raves about their amazing lightshows, but they hardly ever get complimented on their banging tunes.

Notable in today's YouGov that the centre/left bloc - Lab/Green/LD/SNP are on 54%. With Reform/Tories on 43%. That's the biggest differential in a long time. I think useful to track blocs given instability between parties at the moment.

This postcard I wrote to a young reader, Sasha Stephenson, was returned to me, as she no longer lives at the address she gave me. Please help me to get it to her if you can!

Farage, who was paid £189,000 in January to promote gold bullion in his spare time, is currently wanging on about how out of touch the Labour frontbench is. Ok

This line needs be trotted out in a campaign on Tik Tok

Sunday on the Antrim coast by horseback! 📸 Nicole McGinn