David Evans-Powell
@davidep82.bsky.social
Arts Partnerships Manager. Theatre, horror, Dr Who, Eurovision, history, old British TV. Loves the kitsch and the weird. Mini schnauzer dad 🏳️🌈 Trans rights are human rights.
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This kind of legal action against universities will chill the free speech of all who advocate for the rights of minoritised peoples. This was the bill’s intent. Lobbyists are already using it to shut down speech they don’t like.
Unless universities stand up strongly for ALL freedom of expression…
Unless universities stand up strongly for ALL freedom of expression…
Total gaslighting. Anti-trans activist; chooses to speak in person, provoking students who want to protect trans rights; they exercise their freedom of speech to tell her she isn't wanted; she gets to speak anyway; the BBC dutifully platforms her again; and now she threatens to sue everyone.
University threatened with legal action after protest at event
Prof Alice Sullivan says her talk at the University of Bristol became like a
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 7:43 AM
This kind of legal action against universities will chill the free speech of all who advocate for the rights of minoritised peoples. This was the bill’s intent. Lobbyists are already using it to shut down speech they don’t like.
Unless universities stand up strongly for ALL freedom of expression…
Unless universities stand up strongly for ALL freedom of expression…
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Following the controversy over the edited Trump speech, the BBC has been lambasted for its negative and biased portrayal of the leader of a prominent right-wing government…
An Evening with Private Eye 2025, out now on YouTube.
An Evening with Private Eye 2025, out now on YouTube.
December 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Following the controversy over the edited Trump speech, the BBC has been lambasted for its negative and biased portrayal of the leader of a prominent right-wing government…
An Evening with Private Eye 2025, out now on YouTube.
An Evening with Private Eye 2025, out now on YouTube.
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Forever relevant
December 6, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Forever relevant
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Thank you to everyone who has messaged me to inform me of my mention in THE WASHINGTON POST by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Dirda. HIS BEAUTIFUL HANDS was an incredibly difficult project to put together, but I'm glad it's getting the recognition it deserves.
Link to order it below.
Link to order it below.
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thank you to everyone who has messaged me to inform me of my mention in THE WASHINGTON POST by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Dirda. HIS BEAUTIFUL HANDS was an incredibly difficult project to put together, but I'm glad it's getting the recognition it deserves.
Link to order it below.
Link to order it below.
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Here's the blog post that prompted this discussion. I'm prepping a follow up with more recommendations.
precastreinforced.co.uk/2024/11/24/t...
precastreinforced.co.uk/2024/11/24/t...
December 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Here's the blog post that prompted this discussion. I'm prepping a follow up with more recommendations.
precastreinforced.co.uk/2024/11/24/t...
precastreinforced.co.uk/2024/11/24/t...
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Lmfao I didn't have any plans to travel to the States, but I think that's pretty much permanently put that prospect out of view
December 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Lmfao I didn't have any plans to travel to the States, but I think that's pretty much permanently put that prospect out of view
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“I bring you fun”
“I bring you sunshine”
“I bring you love”
The Three Morecambe and Wise Men.
“I bring you sunshine”
“I bring you love”
The Three Morecambe and Wise Men.
December 9, 2025 at 6:58 AM
“I bring you fun”
“I bring you sunshine”
“I bring you love”
The Three Morecambe and Wise Men.
“I bring you sunshine”
“I bring you love”
The Three Morecambe and Wise Men.
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Being a British parent is so weird bc you're actually worried about paying the sky high rent/mortgage & getting GP appointments but the entire press keeps telling you you're worried there's a trans person or immigrant nearby & the vat on Eton means there'll only be two skiing holidays this year
December 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Being a British parent is so weird bc you're actually worried about paying the sky high rent/mortgage & getting GP appointments but the entire press keeps telling you you're worried there's a trans person or immigrant nearby & the vat on Eton means there'll only be two skiing holidays this year
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“It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop... ever, until you are dead!”
December 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
“It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop... ever, until you are dead!”
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The Express is furious about this because the moment you show those who repeat anti-immigration rhetoric the real human stories their narrative collapses.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
December 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Express is furious about this because the moment you show those who repeat anti-immigration rhetoric the real human stories their narrative collapses.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
The “immigrants” are people. Our friends, colleagues and family.
And it’s this nation of neighbours that is what makes Britain great.
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Good morning! Today is the publication day of the 1927 occult novel POSSESSED by Rosalie and Edward Synton, discovered by me and reprinted by the British Library for their Tales of the Weird line.
There now follows a thread about the authors. If you buy a copy, use the hashtag #SYNTONSPOSSESSED
There now follows a thread about the authors. If you buy a copy, use the hashtag #SYNTONSPOSSESSED
December 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Good morning! Today is the publication day of the 1927 occult novel POSSESSED by Rosalie and Edward Synton, discovered by me and reprinted by the British Library for their Tales of the Weird line.
There now follows a thread about the authors. If you buy a copy, use the hashtag #SYNTONSPOSSESSED
There now follows a thread about the authors. If you buy a copy, use the hashtag #SYNTONSPOSSESSED
@dannyrobins.bsky.social ugh, you just HAD to play that audio clip from the Enfield Poltergeist! Ghost voices give me the absolute creeps, gave me the shivers on my morning commute lol!
December 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
@dannyrobins.bsky.social ugh, you just HAD to play that audio clip from the Enfield Poltergeist! Ghost voices give me the absolute creeps, gave me the shivers on my morning commute lol!
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I may not be the most festive person going, but know it can be a tough time for many people. If you can help support organisations supporting others please do, and, if you need support, hopefully some organisations below can help.
This is far from comprehensive so please do add more at the end. 👇
This is far from comprehensive so please do add more at the end. 👇
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I may not be the most festive person going, but know it can be a tough time for many people. If you can help support organisations supporting others please do, and, if you need support, hopefully some organisations below can help.
This is far from comprehensive so please do add more at the end. 👇
This is far from comprehensive so please do add more at the end. 👇
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🌈 Win a copy of The Queer Politics of Pride by Daniel Conway!
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December 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Enter by 31 Dec. Good luck! ✨
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It’s December. December's birth flower is the Christmas Tree. Its birthstones are Green Triangle, Caramel Keg and Elizabeth Shaw Mints.
The zodiac signs for the month of December are Flanders (until December 21) and Swann (December 22 onward)
The zodiac signs for the month of December are Flanders (until December 21) and Swann (December 22 onward)
December 1, 2025 at 7:03 AM
It’s December. December's birth flower is the Christmas Tree. Its birthstones are Green Triangle, Caramel Keg and Elizabeth Shaw Mints.
The zodiac signs for the month of December are Flanders (until December 21) and Swann (December 22 onward)
The zodiac signs for the month of December are Flanders (until December 21) and Swann (December 22 onward)
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I see the Indy is also going with asylum seekers being “banned” from doing something they were being forced to do unwillingly in the first place, so presumably this is how the Home Office‘s press release is framing its own admissions of incompetence and waste
Asylum seekers banned from taking taxis in new government crackdown
Asylum seekers banned from taking taxis in new government crackdown
Asylum seekers banned from taking taxis in new government crackdown
www.independent.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I see the Indy is also going with asylum seekers being “banned” from doing something they were being forced to do unwillingly in the first place, so presumably this is how the Home Office‘s press release is framing its own admissions of incompetence and waste
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My latest article: BBC PA Douglas Camfield, frustrated at not being offered a place on the director's course, investigated joining the SAS via the TA. Until fate intervened. You will also discover the third time he worked for Waris Hussein...
michaelseely.substack.com/p/douglas-ca...
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Douglas Camfield in Doctor Who and the SAS
In 1964, BBC PA Douglas Camfield was at a crossroads in his life. Will he become a BBC director or will he join the SAS? Or will he do both? With brand new information, the story can finally be told.
michaelseely.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
My latest article: BBC PA Douglas Camfield, frustrated at not being offered a place on the director's course, investigated joining the SAS via the TA. Until fate intervened. You will also discover the third time he worked for Waris Hussein...
michaelseely.substack.com/p/douglas-ca...
michaelseely.substack.com/p/douglas-ca...
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Not doing it again of course but if you check out #stonetapelive you’ll find lots of fun facts and info about the production curtsey of me, @mrgeetsromo.bsky.social, @bronteschiltz.bsky.social and @tobyhadoke.bsky.social
Cult sci-fi-horror classic THE STONE TAPE (1972) tonight at 10:10pm #TPTVsubtitles Part of #TheCellarClub hosted by #CarolineMunro
November 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Not doing it again of course but if you check out #stonetapelive you’ll find lots of fun facts and info about the production curtsey of me, @mrgeetsromo.bsky.social, @bronteschiltz.bsky.social and @tobyhadoke.bsky.social
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The Golden Age Of Children's TV - the story of children's television from Play School and Pipkins to Pob's Programme and Press Gang and everything inbetween. Cue Blue Peter drum roll...
timworthington.org/the-golden-a...
timworthington.org/the-golden-a...
The Golden Age Of Children’s TV
Do you live in a town? Was it Bill or was it Ben? Who is The Phantom Phlan Plinger? Can you guess what is in it today? Why don’t you just switch off your television set and go out and do something …
timworthington.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The Golden Age Of Children's TV - the story of children's television from Play School and Pipkins to Pob's Programme and Press Gang and everything inbetween. Cue Blue Peter drum roll...
timworthington.org/the-golden-a...
timworthington.org/the-golden-a...
Unfortunate juxtaposition of signs here.
November 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Unfortunate juxtaposition of signs here.
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19th century wooden “walking” doll with a wheel of eight legs ~ when costumed, the doll’s long dress would cover most of the leg mechanism, allowing the doll to “walk” when moving, while appearing to have only two legs at any one time www.theriaults.com/events/listi...
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 AM
19th century wooden “walking” doll with a wheel of eight legs ~ when costumed, the doll’s long dress would cover most of the leg mechanism, allowing the doll to “walk” when moving, while appearing to have only two legs at any one time www.theriaults.com/events/listi...
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Gove has been an extremely poisonous influence on our politics. Undermining expert consensus on Brexit [had enough of experts, etc] and lying his way through the whole process in the aftermath of the Referendum. A travesty that he is on this panel of judges assessing political writing.
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Gove has been an extremely poisonous influence on our politics. Undermining expert consensus on Brexit [had enough of experts, etc] and lying his way through the whole process in the aftermath of the Referendum. A travesty that he is on this panel of judges assessing political writing.
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Ever wanted a Christmas jumper with vulvas and a big ol' clitoris pun on it? Your time has come! We've been beavering away on a special Vagina Museum jumper just for you. Perfectly suitable for office parties, midnight carol services and Christmas lunches. vaginamuseumshop.co.uk/products/mer...
November 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Ever wanted a Christmas jumper with vulvas and a big ol' clitoris pun on it? Your time has come! We've been beavering away on a special Vagina Museum jumper just for you. Perfectly suitable for office parties, midnight carol services and Christmas lunches. vaginamuseumshop.co.uk/products/mer...