John O’Farrell
@johnofarrell.bsky.social
Author/comedy scriptwriter.
Recent stuff: Just For One Day, the Live Aid Musical, Family Politics (novel), Chicken Run - Dawn of the Nugget, Mrs Doubtfire musical, Something Rotten! opening in June
Recent stuff: Just For One Day, the Live Aid Musical, Family Politics (novel), Chicken Run - Dawn of the Nugget, Mrs Doubtfire musical, Something Rotten! opening in June
Tub of Nocellara olives just burst all over the contents of my Waitrose bag. Don’t tell me the middle classes are not suffering under Starmer.
November 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Tub of Nocellara olives just burst all over the contents of my Waitrose bag. Don’t tell me the middle classes are not suffering under Starmer.
What a powerful story. A reminder of the power of art and culture to change lives.
My cultural awakening: Thelma & Louise made me realise I was stuck in an unhappy marriage
My cultural awakening: Thelma & Louise made me realise I was stuck in an unhappy marriage
One line from Ridley Scott’s classic movie was the shove I needed to walk out on my husband after years of his controlling behaviour
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
What a powerful story. A reminder of the power of art and culture to change lives.
Time for my annual moan that because we do not have Thanksgiving in the UK - BLACK FRIDAY IS NOT A THING HERE!
*gets trampled by British shoppers rushing to get bargains*
*gets trampled by British shoppers rushing to get bargains*
November 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Time for my annual moan that because we do not have Thanksgiving in the UK - BLACK FRIDAY IS NOT A THING HERE!
*gets trampled by British shoppers rushing to get bargains*
*gets trampled by British shoppers rushing to get bargains*
This beautiful hare disappeared for more than 20 years. Then in 2009, I presented a documentary on Radio 4 telling the fascinating story of the book and the race to find the hare and it finally resurfaced as a result.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This beautiful hare disappeared for more than 20 years. Then in 2009, I presented a documentary on Radio 4 telling the fascinating story of the book and the race to find the hare and it finally resurfaced as a result.
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
At some level I still react to Budget Day with the thought “that’s annoying- all the kids TV will be over on BBC2.”
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
At some level I still react to Budget Day with the thought “that’s annoying- all the kids TV will be over on BBC2.”
Don’t say Fulham haven’t made any signings. Billy the Badger has got a girlfriend.
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Don’t say Fulham haven’t made any signings. Billy the Badger has got a girlfriend.
The suggestion that my co-writer and I kept eating Nando’s while we were writing the sequel is a monstrous libel and we will sue anyone who suggests it.
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The suggestion that my co-writer and I kept eating Nando’s while we were writing the sequel is a monstrous libel and we will sue anyone who suggests it.
"Daddy why did you go into politics?"
"Well, I always hoped that one day I might be able to make a difference. Like if people were fleeing war and persecution, and they arrived on our shores desperate and afraid, then maybe I could be the one to suggest we nicked their jewellery."
"Well, I always hoped that one day I might be able to make a difference. Like if people were fleeing war and persecution, and they arrived on our shores desperate and afraid, then maybe I could be the one to suggest we nicked their jewellery."
November 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"Daddy why did you go into politics?"
"Well, I always hoped that one day I might be able to make a difference. Like if people were fleeing war and persecution, and they arrived on our shores desperate and afraid, then maybe I could be the one to suggest we nicked their jewellery."
"Well, I always hoped that one day I might be able to make a difference. Like if people were fleeing war and persecution, and they arrived on our shores desperate and afraid, then maybe I could be the one to suggest we nicked their jewellery."
Temporary boards up around the church; 'A thrill of hope. The weary world rejoices'. Maybe the builders came when they said they would.
November 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Temporary boards up around the church; 'A thrill of hope. The weary world rejoices'. Maybe the builders came when they said they would.
Get in!!! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪⚽️⚽️⚽️
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Get in!!! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪⚽️⚽️⚽️
Reposted by John O’Farrell
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
Such sad news. Rachel was such a great journalist and a lovely, super-smart person. Thoughts are with Tony and her family.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Such sad news. Rachel was such a great journalist and a lovely, super-smart person. Thoughts are with Tony and her family.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
I am in Germany for the premiere of ‘Mrs Doubtfire Das Musical’ (whatever that means)
November 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I am in Germany for the premiere of ‘Mrs Doubtfire Das Musical’ (whatever that means)
Lord Dubs is 92 years old and this is his first rebellion. 👏👏👏
My amendment to the Border, Asylum and Immigration Bill on family reunion for child refugees will be debated by peers either tomorrow or next Tuesday...🧵 1/5
November 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Lord Dubs is 92 years old and this is his first rebellion. 👏👏👏
Something Rotten! is opening in Manchester in June. Two years on Broadway, (10 Tony noms) - it’s played all over the world but finally getting a proper run in the UK. Great songs, funny jokes: if you don’t love it, I will give you a million pounds.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/the...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/the...
Jason Manford to star in major new premiere of award-winning musical
"It's a full bells and whistles production, the dancing will be exceptional, the music is fab, the songs are so funny"
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Something Rotten! is opening in Manchester in June. Two years on Broadway, (10 Tony noms) - it’s played all over the world but finally getting a proper run in the UK. Great songs, funny jokes: if you don’t love it, I will give you a million pounds.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/the...
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/the...
Finished Riot Women last night - what a brilliant piece of TV. Gripping, pacy, funny with important things to say. A fun story about older women forming a punk band - but it's actually about violence against women which it deals with so powerfully and Sally Wainwright deserves every award out there.
October 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Finished Riot Women last night - what a brilliant piece of TV. Gripping, pacy, funny with important things to say. A fun story about older women forming a punk band - but it's actually about violence against women which it deals with so powerfully and Sally Wainwright deserves every award out there.
Also - really annoying when the ball gets kicked out of the ground and you have to go all the way down to get it.
October 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Also - really annoying when the ball gets kicked out of the ground and you have to go all the way down to get it.
My mum died ten years ago today, so here's a couple of memories. She'd been a war child, so hated to waste food. When she had a new hip fitted, she asked the doctor if she could take the old bone home for the dog.
October 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My mum died ten years ago today, so here's a couple of memories. She'd been a war child, so hated to waste food. When she had a new hip fitted, she asked the doctor if she could take the old bone home for the dog.
After a confusing six months, the clock on the microwave is now telling the right time.
October 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
After a confusing six months, the clock on the microwave is now telling the right time.
That'll teach him.
October 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
That'll teach him.
Or we could just deport Katie Lam?
October 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Or we could just deport Katie Lam?
If only there was some visual metaphor for what the current incumbent at the White House was doing to the great office of President.
October 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
If only there was some visual metaphor for what the current incumbent at the White House was doing to the great office of President.
I like to think of myself as tolerant and open minded. However I do think there should be a swift and brutal police response to stop these young adults playing Quidditch on Clapham Common.
October 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I like to think of myself as tolerant and open minded. However I do think there should be a swift and brutal police response to stop these young adults playing Quidditch on Clapham Common.
That pub in Bloomsbury has changed its name to just ‘Andrew’.
October 18, 2025 at 7:27 AM
That pub in Bloomsbury has changed its name to just ‘Andrew’.