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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 5h

Just like I can’t think of anyone else who could play Withnail better than Richard E Grant, I can’t think of anyone else who is better suited to play Frank n Furter, Pennywise, or the demon in Legend, I think Tim Curry is one of the best British actors of our generation.

‘Risky is the best way to be’: Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke – and 50 years of stardom

From Rocky Horror to the Muppets, Curry’s extraordinary career made him world-famous. Then, a stroke left him paralysed. The actor talks about his cocaine years, his friendship with David Bowie – and ...

www.theguardian.com

Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 6h

And there it is.

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 6h

Israel has destroyed the "ceasefire" in hours.

It is murdering Palestinians, and maintaining its illegal siege.

Not a ceasefire.

New post 👇

www.owenjones.news/p/israel-des...

Israel destroys ceasefire in hours

Today, Israel slaughtered Palestinians and resumed siege. Not a "ceasefire"

www.owenjones.news

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 6h

Israel has destroyed the "ceasefire" in hours.

It is murdering Palestinians, and maintaining its illegal siege.

Not a ceasefire.

New post 👇

www.owenjones.news/p/israel-des...

Israel destroys ceasefire in hours

Today, Israel slaughtered Palestinians and resumed siege. Not a "ceasefire"

www.owenjones.news

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 6h

Just because.

‘Risky is the best way to be’: Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke – and 50 years of stardom

From Rocky Horror to the Muppets, Curry’s extraordinary career made him world-famous. Then, a stroke left him paralysed. The actor talks about his cocaine years, his friendship with David Bowie – and ...

www.theguardian.com

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 16h

For years scientists have been saying it’ll be cheaper to prevent climate change than to pay for the consequences of ignoring it. And here we are.

Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds

www.theguardian.com

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 1d

From a lyrics point of view, I reckon this is the one..

The Doors-Peace Frog

YouTube video by RNH31214

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 1d

Starmer was too busy looking to see where his next Israeli backhander was coming from.

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 2d

“Please have a word”

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 2d

Anyone who thinks Israel won’t continue to murder Palestinians as soon as the hostages are released is seriously deluded.

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 3d

As I’m Welsh I shall now be supporting Norway in the World Cup. 👍

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Formerly-known-as-Tweeperazzi @kscvann.bsky.social · 3d

Hence my prediction that this “peace” holds until the hostages are home. No need to continue afterwards. We do know that neither 45 nor Netanyahu and his cronies care a lick about the law or Palestinians.

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 3d

Yep. The IDF will be using this pause to give their weapons a good clean.

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 3d

Scoping the real estate potential.

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 3d

Israelis chant 'death to Arabs' in annual march through Jerusalem's Muslim Quarter

Held In the shadow of the Gaza war, one of the most prominent banners held by those marching read "Jerusalem in our hands, 1967. Gaza in our hands, 2025".

www.abc.net.au

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 3d

Well, on the plus side, it’ll be nice and easy to identify who to round up and prosecute when the modern day Nuremberg trials start.

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 3d

Here is your theme tune.

Peace Frog

YouTube video by The Doors - Topic

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 4d

She was always a bit Mr Pillsburys to me. Even as a kid 😬 #totp

Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 4d

🎶Never gonna give it up, never gonna let it go..🎶

Gregg Wallace: Former MasterChef presenter claims BBC caused him 'distress and harassment'

The former MasterChef presenter is seeking up to £10,000 in damages from the BBC, court documents show.

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 4d

Yes, and been a tad more friendly to Venezuelans.

Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 4d

I add don’t have kids, but there’s not enough room for the bar on the right.

Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 4d

Amazing what a $400m jet will buy you.

Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 4d

Notice how they had him up against a Tory and Reform politician, and a Torygraph writer. And he still mopped the floor with them. Another example of fair and balanced programming from the BBC.

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 5d

She meant to say a Stalin ovation.

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Joe Hislop @joehislop.bsky.social · 5d

Which is why he’ll never be PM, sadly.

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