Freelance journalist and PR, Auracast evangelist, ex-local newspaper editor, indie news advocate, newspaper buff, typographer, bore. Tweets a lot about Doctor Who, TV listings magazines, Gillingham FC. Views my own – no one else would want them.https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalidhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mkixya2q5x2oAbsolutely love #thedarts, and I really enjoyed my night out at #FlightClub ahead of its Reading launch #rdguk [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Apr 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkixya2q5x2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mkiqwlkvvk2mWhile working on a news story about #Auracast at #Eurovision, just learnt they are looking for two lost broadcasts: the shows of Lugano 1956 (the first) and Copenhagen 1964 are missing. Footage of Italy's winner has turned up. Can anyone help? @filmisfabulous.bsky.social https://www.eurovision.com/stories/hunt-to-find-missing-eurovision-editions/27 Apr 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiqwlkvvk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mkf57rwn522rA rare treat for me this morning! Reading @sundaypost.com in Scotland, rather than reading in Reading. Which is the place I'm heading.26 Apr 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkf57rwn522rhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mkarzxoquc23I had just enough time between trains to pop out and visit the box that had dematerialised last year during street works.24 Apr 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkarzxoquc23https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mkak3xiw322nThe idea of switching off TV transmitters is one of the daftest things I've heard. If we switch public service broadcasting to streaming only we run the risk of having no way to broadcast to the nation in a time of national emergency. If the Internet goes down, we're screwed.24 Apr 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkak3xiw322nhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjzlviuvzc2gThe Hokey Cokey ... Do you sing 'Oh! Hokey Cokey Cokey!' or 'O the Hokey Cokey'? #HokeyCokey #kneesBend #ArmsStretch #RahRahRah #BigQuestions21 Apr 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzlviuvzc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjyzyaz3x224Local journalism in 202621 Apr 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyzyaz3x224https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjgvuc6tmc24Delighted to learn that #TheHexagon will receive £2m is funding from the #ArtsEverywhereFund, perfect as it builds the new Studio Theatre and creates a venue that #rdguk can be proud of! @rdgwhatson.bsky.social14 Apr 2026 07:57 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjgvuc6tmc24https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mjdeltvy2c25Just finished a rewatch of the 1970s #spider-man series. Last time I saw it, my ITV was Southern. No idea how this was approved: it's truly awful TV. If you're a parent and read the Rainbow Fairies series to your nippers you'll understand how weak the coincidences are: Parker is always near baddies12 Apr 2026 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjdeltvy2c25https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mj3gqpnf3k2hTime for some of this modern music they call pop. Can't see it catching on myself.09 Apr 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3gqpnf3k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3migxtxdlgk2lJust remembered the #AprilFools gag that totally got me - I was listening to Breeze AM radio more than 30 years ago and the breakfast DJ was a stand-in: All the DJs had quit because they'd won the lottery, and station bosses had no idea what was happening.01 Apr 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3migxtxdlgk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mier272jos2yCurrent designs are all the same bar the name of the chocolate. Drab and corporate rather than fun and Eastery. [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mier272jos2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mieqfrobac2yThe @radiotimes.bsky.social has finally had a long overdue overhaul, but commits the same error made in the 1993 70th anniversary revamp: listings need lines. They might look fine on screen but in print the eye needs help navigating columns. Give it a few issues and they will reinstated. https://will.be31 Mar 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mieqfrobac2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3micf5obync2pWatched on the bus. Laughed very loudly. Got strange looks. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Mar 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3micf5obync2phttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mi5cxxcm322b@drmatthewsweet.bsky.social what a lovely, insightful interview with Mark Strickson. Thanks!28 Mar 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5cxxcm322bhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mi453ngamk2e [contains quote post or other embedded content]28 Mar 2026 07:42 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi453ngamk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mi43r4cu5s2eA #Caturday treat28 Mar 2026 07:18 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi43r4cu5s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mhvnlzbazc2jThis is hugely irresponsible - bank in this case means one specific ecommerce fund that is closing next week. It's written as if its a wider issue. If I was @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com I'd be furious25 Mar 2026 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvnlzbazc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mho2t5wqgc2fDoes anyone know if Saturday Night Live UK has subtitles? Just tried to watch on catch-up but no subbys there. Will be disappointing if it's not captioned, I realise it's live which may be the issue. #snlUK #accessibility #subtitles22 Mar 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mho2t5wqgc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mhkpphecpk27Love Blue Collar - hope tomorrow is a success [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Mar 2026 09:27 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhkpphecpk27https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mhkpmvqtdc27I am overjoyed that #SNLUK is starting today. We need more topical comedy from fresh voices. Sure, it might be a bit rough and ready, yes some of the jokes won't land, absolutely some of the routines will need time to gel ... but this is new, scripted comedy on our UK tellies. Good luck to all!21 Mar 2026 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhkpmvqtdc27https://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mhc4tcwji22e🌟A £30 TrainPal's Gift is waiting for you—click to help, and we’ll share the prize!💵 https://t.trainpal.com/12Dq28L?ch=More17 Mar 2026 23:28 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhc4tcwji22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mhbtxzjnsc2gI once interview Bonnie Langford and told her that this was the story where I realised I loved rock n roll. She looked at me as if I was even madder than the usual Whovian, signed my Delta DVD and made a swift, but polite exit. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Mar 2026 20:50 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbtxzjnsc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mhb55twcvc2wJust arrived in my letterbox - thanks @sundaypost.com, its braw. Reminds me of being a child in the 80s and having to wait until Tuesday for the paper to travel from Scotland to Kent.17 Mar 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhb55twcvc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mh3jwpgrnk2lFailed today's #Wordle (1,730) Turns out there are seven possible words when there is just one letter left. Ah well, it wasn't my biggest streak. ⬛🟨🟩⬛⬛ ⬛⬛🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩 🟩🟩🟩⬛🟩15 Mar 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh3jwpgrnk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/handle.invalid/post/3mgwcxszyds2iWhat marvellous news to wake up to! I love Classic Doctor Who with all my hearts and more Daleks is always a welcome thing. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Mar 2026 06:46 +0000at://did:plc:c7wlyha6ytfbi2fhmi3ppfz3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwcxszyds2i