Alison Bianchi
@alisonbianchi.bsky.social
London Uk. Books, music, art, film, sport, wine. Here for the nice stuff
The John Lewis Christmas ad is actually a real downer. The dad seems properly depressed and the dance scene is reminiscent of the really sad bits from Aftersun. Merry Christmas?
December 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The John Lewis Christmas ad is actually a real downer. The dad seems properly depressed and the dance scene is reminiscent of the really sad bits from Aftersun. Merry Christmas?
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This is Deejay. He wanted to offer you a big nose and tiny tongue during this trying time. 14/10 (IG: deejayelgolden)
December 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This is Deejay. He wanted to offer you a big nose and tiny tongue during this trying time. 14/10 (IG: deejayelgolden)
J is back from uni and we’ve been to Kew at Christmas. Open the Baileys, it’s officially Christmas
December 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
J is back from uni and we’ve been to Kew at Christmas. Open the Baileys, it’s officially Christmas
I’ve reached that time of year where I’m saying “ok, that looks like something we can do in January” about anything not urgent
December 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I’ve reached that time of year where I’m saying “ok, that looks like something we can do in January” about anything not urgent
Really sad news about Martin Parr. This excellent film is still available on iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
I Am Martin Parr
Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip with a photographer whose work has revolutionised contemporary photography.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Really sad news about Martin Parr. This excellent film is still available on iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
I received a lovely Christmas gift today. Toots has moved in.
December 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I received a lovely Christmas gift today. Toots has moved in.
Went to see the Wright of Derby exhibition at the National Gallery today. Small but excellent and really interesting. It’s renewed my interest in The Age of Enlightenment www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
Wright of Derby: From the Shadows | Exhibitions | National Gallery, London
Explore this British artist’s dramatic ‘candlelight’ paintings.
www.nationalgallery.org.uk
December 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Went to see the Wright of Derby exhibition at the National Gallery today. Small but excellent and really interesting. It’s renewed my interest in The Age of Enlightenment www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
Listening to some Nick Drake (not unusual). At the Chime of a City Clock is a very Scott Walker song. Obviously complimentary.
November 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Listening to some Nick Drake (not unusual). At the Chime of a City Clock is a very Scott Walker song. Obviously complimentary.
It’s my pet owl’s second birthday today. Happy Birthday Toots 🥳🐈⬛
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
It’s my pet owl’s second birthday today. Happy Birthday Toots 🥳🐈⬛
Enjoying the 2010 Nick Drake tribute concert on BBC4 right now. Lisa Hannigan’s beautiful voice, wonderful Danny Thompson on double bass, Green Gartside’s lovely version of Fruit Tree. A reminder of Drake’s wonderful songwriting.
November 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Enjoying the 2010 Nick Drake tribute concert on BBC4 right now. Lisa Hannigan’s beautiful voice, wonderful Danny Thompson on double bass, Green Gartside’s lovely version of Fruit Tree. A reminder of Drake’s wonderful songwriting.
I didn’t read Wuthering Heights until my forties so I never considered it as a romantic love story. Maybe I would have if I’d read it at 17. Some books are just different depending on when you read them. Glad I waited for Moby Dick until my late forties. Would not have got it in my teens or twenties
November 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I didn’t read Wuthering Heights until my forties so I never considered it as a romantic love story. Maybe I would have if I’d read it at 17. Some books are just different depending on when you read them. Glad I waited for Moby Dick until my late forties. Would not have got it in my teens or twenties
One of those evenings where I turn up here late and have absolutely no idea what’s going on
November 8, 2025 at 11:52 PM
One of those evenings where I turn up here late and have absolutely no idea what’s going on
This is really good. I recommend being horizontal with your eyes closed. Drone loveliness #nowlistening
November 7, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This is really good. I recommend being horizontal with your eyes closed. Drone loveliness #nowlistening
I’ve settled on Enys Men and Invasion of the Body Snatchers for my evening viewing. Happy Halloween 🎃 👻
a man in a trench coat and tie is standing in front of trees in a park .
Alt: a man in a trench coat and tie is standing in front of trees in a park .
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October 31, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I’ve settled on Enys Men and Invasion of the Body Snatchers for my evening viewing. Happy Halloween 🎃 👻
Loving Once Upon a Time in Space. Ron McNair might be the coolest guy I’ve ever seen.
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Loving Once Upon a Time in Space. Ron McNair might be the coolest guy I’ve ever seen.
We are only 2 clues in but I’m smashing it on Only Connect tonight
October 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We are only 2 clues in but I’m smashing it on Only Connect tonight
It’s massive baked potato with loads of butter and mature cheddar season in my house.
October 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
It’s massive baked potato with loads of butter and mature cheddar season in my house.
Very excited to have bought a couple of these. One is a Christmas present for someone, the other is very definitely for me
Hark!
I've been busy Professionally Defacing another batch of my second spooky Folk Horror anthology Tales Accursed, and they'll be available in my shop from 12:00 (GMT) on Friday 26th September. Tell your friends and enemies..!
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I've been busy Professionally Defacing another batch of my second spooky Folk Horror anthology Tales Accursed, and they'll be available in my shop from 12:00 (GMT) on Friday 26th September. Tell your friends and enemies..!
👁️slipperyjack.bigcartel.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Very excited to have bought a couple of these. One is a Christmas present for someone, the other is very definitely for me
This really is an excellent playlist
RIP Danny Thompson. Here's a playlist featuring just some of the hundreds of songs that were graced by his bass playing. Includes Nick Drake, Pentangle, Donovan, John Martyn, Sandy Denny, Marc Bolan, David Sylvian, Kate Bush, Talk Talk, Lilac Time, Julian Cope etc
▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/4XS...
▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/4XS...
RIP Danny Thompson
open.spotify.com
September 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This really is an excellent playlist
It’s my birthday today 🥳 I’ve had a lovely day. Treated myself to a luxury pedicure and now J is back from uni for the weekend. Getting older is alright
September 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
It’s my birthday today 🥳 I’ve had a lovely day. Treated myself to a luxury pedicure and now J is back from uni for the weekend. Getting older is alright
Just switched over to the Last Night of the Proms. The flags are problematic these days but happy to see such a mix this year, including lots of EU ones. Hope Rule Britannia has been finally dropped (probably not)
September 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Just switched over to the Last Night of the Proms. The flags are problematic these days but happy to see such a mix this year, including lots of EU ones. Hope Rule Britannia has been finally dropped (probably not)
J is now happily settled in his uni accommodation. I’ve been listening to a lot of early REM. Clearly my comfort band.
September 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
J is now happily settled in his uni accommodation. I’ve been listening to a lot of early REM. Clearly my comfort band.