In the world of culture, @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social explores the new "nouvelle vague", @shappikhorsandi.bsky.social reviews how "Stranger Things" managed to unite the generations,
@jessicafurseth.bsky.social shares the undiluted joy of the Wes Anderson archives...
Please listen to this episode of @theresthistory is you have any interest at all in what is happening in Iran and why its happening. Especially if you are a leftie not supporting protesters in Iran (ffs) open.spotify.com/episode/7LrL...
I have enjoyed this magazine for years and delighted to be a columnist now and on the board. For science-y and otherwise curious folk.
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OK, I love to gossip, admits @shappikhorsandi.bsky.social. But is that so bad?
I am never going to be a body popper. This one little life I had, I just never got round to it. Sad.
Organising benefits is very hard. I find myself not asking comedians because they have small kids/live too far/I can't remember their names.
Absolute minefield.
Kids asked me what i'd teach if i was a teacher. I said 'English' Vivie said, kindly 'You couldn't. It's changed now. Teacher's have to know what the difference between a noun and a verb is'
I see.
I could write an entire dissertation about how brilliant @kathyburke.bsky.social 's autobiography is. I have so many things to say and ask about class, grief, race, confidence, artistic integrity and the power of 'nah, not for me' ...but I have to get the dinner on. Just read it. What a woman 🥹🥰
Listening to my father earnestly and patiently explaining to my mum how she might consider posting reels she enjoys to her instagram rather than the family whatsapp. Very cute octogenarian chatter.
Emma Park explores the art and architecture of our new Glass Age, @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social joins a glam-rock goodbye to Marc Bolan and @shappikhorsandi.bsky.social proclaims the joys of a good gossip...
I hope Tommy Robinson converts to Islam. It would be quite the plot twist.
Rowan Atkinson's son is a Gurkha.
(I'm still reading Ben Elton's autobiography. It's great but long so I need these Wikipedia breaks)
Ben elton's autobiography is brilliant. I forget (dissociate) about how racist and sexist comedy still was when i started. I am hard on myself about my career...I did pretty well considering. And Shazia, who was really up against it as she didn't even binge drink to fit in like I did.
Jenny Evans is at Berkhamsted book festival and I will be in conversation with her and @jnraeside.bsky.social - Nigel Planer, @shappikhorsandi.bsky.social @lucia-oc.bsky.social Rebecca Ajulu Bushell, David Hepworth , James Haynes, Nigel Barden, Jakko Jakszyk and me
bookfestival.berkofest.com
Classic Beat This action at Newington Green’s Mildmay Club last night. Thank you @andyfieldhello.bsky.social @nickhelm.bsky.social @shappikhorsandi.bsky.social @athenakugblenu.bsky.social - and a wonderful audience. Let’s do it all again sometime!
I keep forgetting about bluesky. Hello!
If you ask me, and no one is, JK Rowling has an unhealthy relationship with Twitter.
Oi! #leamingtonspa too good for me are ya??? (Sorry. I love you and need you tomorrow ) #royalspacentre #leamingtoncomedy #leamingtonspacomedy
Live scenes from Engerlaaand.
Caroline Aherne was born in Ealing. Busy day.
People often make assumptions about my Iranian dad, writes @shappikhorsandi.bsky.social - but being from a country that’s constantly misrepresented has given me a lifelong radar for nuance
August is a wonderful hiding place
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People often make assumptions about my Iranian dad, writes @shappikhorsandi.bsky.social - but being from a country that’s constantly misrepresented has given me a lifelong radar for nuance
I was on masterchef years ago...wanted to search what was going on with the latest sacking but spelled his name too many times and gave up.
Oh and dont miss this in Edinburgh #edfringe www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...
Music lover, life lovers...you cannot miss this living legend #simabina www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/202...
Posh Del boy...'Peckham Springs' vibes. www.bbc.com/news/article...
💚🤍❤️ it was so lovely to meet you xx
People keep texting me to ask how my family are. I appreciate it. They are as below. Love to everyone who is in nightmare of war.
Ha! What a fun night :)
