Phil Mercer
@philmercer.bsky.social
Presenting Sunday breakfast on the BBC on @bbcberkshire @bbcoxford and @bbcradiosolent in the UK - Sorry for the bad seplling in advance! 🏳️🌈 (he/him)
It’s nearly time to start opening advent calendars… the sweet spot seems to be to have a chocolate one for the morning, followed by a cheese one for the evening!!!
November 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
It’s nearly time to start opening advent calendars… the sweet spot seems to be to have a chocolate one for the morning, followed by a cheese one for the evening!!!
It’s a box hedge innit…
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
It’s a box hedge innit…
Not something you see every day while wandering the streets of Oxford. Munching on a late lunch. Anyone know what it is, I’m thinking Sparrow Hawk.
November 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Not something you see every day while wandering the streets of Oxford. Munching on a late lunch. Anyone know what it is, I’m thinking Sparrow Hawk.
I'd never heard of the "forgotten army" of 150,000 Chinese workers who fought alongside the British in World War 1 so really interesting stuff from Rev Mark Nam who is working to create a memorial to them at Westminster Abbey - Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
November 9, 2025 at 8:06 AM
I'd never heard of the "forgotten army" of 150,000 Chinese workers who fought alongside the British in World War 1 so really interesting stuff from Rev Mark Nam who is working to create a memorial to them at Westminster Abbey - Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
What an amazing ending!!! Well done Traitors… that was excellent!!!
November 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
What an amazing ending!!! Well done Traitors… that was excellent!!!
Back to work after half term… Oxfords Congestion Charge is waiting for you. It’s busy not too bad at Redbridge P&R with mixed views from commuters.
November 3, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Back to work after half term… Oxfords Congestion Charge is waiting for you. It’s busy not too bad at Redbridge P&R with mixed views from commuters.
Just listening to 6 Music & Lauren Laverne. She introduces a new tune and all goes quiet except the distant sound of street noise… I relax thinking this is v chilled. 5 mins later she reappears to finish introducing the tune. Turns out internet dropped and i was listening to Oxford thru open window!
October 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Just listening to 6 Music & Lauren Laverne. She introduces a new tune and all goes quiet except the distant sound of street noise… I relax thinking this is v chilled. 5 mins later she reappears to finish introducing the tune. Turns out internet dropped and i was listening to Oxford thru open window!
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A nationwide test of the UK’s emergency alert service takes place at 3pm tomorrow. However, we share the concerns of UK domestic abuse charities about the potential safety risks to survivors who may be keeping their phones hidden from an abuser.
UK emergency alerts: How to stay safe - Women’s Aid
UK emergency alerts: How to stay safe A nationwide test of the UK’s emergency alert service will take place at 3pm on Sunday 7 September 2025. The alerts will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby, such as flooding or fires. However, we are concerned about the potential safety risks to survivors who […]
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September 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A nationwide test of the UK’s emergency alert service takes place at 3pm tomorrow. However, we share the concerns of UK domestic abuse charities about the potential safety risks to survivors who may be keeping their phones hidden from an abuser.
Reposted by Phil Mercer
Pavement parking pushes people into the road and oncoming traffic.
We chatted to @philmercer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Berkshire earlier about why we're on a mission to see an end to this dangerous act.
Pavement parking a problem where you live? Map it!
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
We chatted to @philmercer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Berkshire earlier about why we're on a mission to see an end to this dangerous act.
Pavement parking a problem where you live? Map it!
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
Map pavement parking hotspots
Five years ago, the Government consulted on how the dangerous practice of pavement parking could be tackled in England. The Government has yet to respond.
Together we want to show how pavement parkin...
act.livingstreets.org.uk
September 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Pavement parking pushes people into the road and oncoming traffic.
We chatted to @philmercer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Berkshire earlier about why we're on a mission to see an end to this dangerous act.
Pavement parking a problem where you live? Map it!
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
We chatted to @philmercer.bsky.social on BBC Radio Berkshire earlier about why we're on a mission to see an end to this dangerous act.
Pavement parking a problem where you live? Map it!
act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...
Cataract out… new lens in! No extra laser installed as hoped, so hey ho. The experience was like the trippy bit at the end of 2001 A Space Odyssey… not awful but did go on a bit… with a sense of relief when it was over.
August 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Cataract out… new lens in! No extra laser installed as hoped, so hey ho. The experience was like the trippy bit at the end of 2001 A Space Odyssey… not awful but did go on a bit… with a sense of relief when it was over.
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Klaxon! Taskmaster Season 20 is nearly here.
A fresh batch of victims - Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Reece Shearsmith, Phil Ellis and Sanjeev Bhaskar - take on the Taskmaster from Thurs 11th Sep at 9pm BST on Channel 4 and an hour later on YouTube for viewers around the world.
A fresh batch of victims - Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Reece Shearsmith, Phil Ellis and Sanjeev Bhaskar - take on the Taskmaster from Thurs 11th Sep at 9pm BST on Channel 4 and an hour later on YouTube for viewers around the world.
August 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Klaxon! Taskmaster Season 20 is nearly here.
A fresh batch of victims - Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Reece Shearsmith, Phil Ellis and Sanjeev Bhaskar - take on the Taskmaster from Thurs 11th Sep at 9pm BST on Channel 4 and an hour later on YouTube for viewers around the world.
A fresh batch of victims - Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Reece Shearsmith, Phil Ellis and Sanjeev Bhaskar - take on the Taskmaster from Thurs 11th Sep at 9pm BST on Channel 4 and an hour later on YouTube for viewers around the world.
When you get Siri to add items to your grocery list:
July 30, 2025 at 7:34 AM
When you get Siri to add items to your grocery list:
If like me you had niggly feelings that doing some things really shouldn’t be as hard as they are… getting a dyslexia diagnosis has explained sooo much!
Thanks to @adc_dyslexia in Maidenhead for making it happen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Thanks to @adc_dyslexia in Maidenhead for making it happen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Phil Mercer - Phil finds out if he has dyslexia - BBC Sounds
Phil lives his adult life assuming he has dyslexia, but decides to find out for sure
www.bbc.co.uk
July 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
If like me you had niggly feelings that doing some things really shouldn’t be as hard as they are… getting a dyslexia diagnosis has explained sooo much!
Thanks to @adc_dyslexia in Maidenhead for making it happen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Thanks to @adc_dyslexia in Maidenhead for making it happen. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
This chap just dropped on to my shoulder…. 1/?
July 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This chap just dropped on to my shoulder…. 1/?
Joining me on the show tomorrow - Lib Dem MP for Newbury. @leedillonmp.bsky.social
He’s been in the job for a year, how is he doing and what do you want me to ask him?
He’s in the studio from 9am on @bbcberkshire.bsky.social
He’s been in the job for a year, how is he doing and what do you want me to ask him?
He’s in the studio from 9am on @bbcberkshire.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Joining me on the show tomorrow - Lib Dem MP for Newbury. @leedillonmp.bsky.social
He’s been in the job for a year, how is he doing and what do you want me to ask him?
He’s in the studio from 9am on @bbcberkshire.bsky.social
He’s been in the job for a year, how is he doing and what do you want me to ask him?
He’s in the studio from 9am on @bbcberkshire.bsky.social
It’s the free electricity hour. Dishwasher on. Washing machine on. Charging everything. Also ironing everything while watching The Fifth Element! I. Will. Use. Free. Leccy!!!
July 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
It’s the free electricity hour. Dishwasher on. Washing machine on. Charging everything. Also ironing everything while watching The Fifth Element! I. Will. Use. Free. Leccy!!!
Made it. This place is spectacular! #royalascot The Bingo card is almost full (you’ll need to listen to this mornings show to get the deets on that!)
June 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Made it. This place is spectacular! #royalascot The Bingo card is almost full (you’ll need to listen to this mornings show to get the deets on that!)
Made it to the main entrance (i think!) Got a major sweat on!!! #RoyalAscot. Just need to work out how to get in!!!
June 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Made it to the main entrance (i think!) Got a major sweat on!!! #RoyalAscot. Just need to work out how to get in!!!
On my way for my first #RoyalAscot - i am not alone!!!
June 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
On my way for my first #RoyalAscot - i am not alone!!!
The first #MayMorning that i’ve not had to set an alarm to wake up and report from for a long time. Good luck to @LilleyMitchell @Brucey1 and team over at @BBCOxford Singing starts at 6am (parties start much earlier than that!)
April 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The first #MayMorning that i’ve not had to set an alarm to wake up and report from for a long time. Good luck to @LilleyMitchell @Brucey1 and team over at @BBCOxford Singing starts at 6am (parties start much earlier than that!)
Scary sight in my brothers pond! #snakesinapond
April 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Scary sight in my brothers pond! #snakesinapond
One of the most incredible stories i’ve covered. Good luck to Lucy, Adam and little Raffie.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Baby and womb lifted from mum during cancer surgery - BBC Sounds
Lucy, from Sonning Common, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 12 weeks pregnant.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
One of the most incredible stories i’ve covered. Good luck to Lucy, Adam and little Raffie.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Love your chocolate? 🍫
I've been to find out how Reading plays a crucial role in keeping the world's cocoa supply free from diseases!
Listen to more here: bbc.in/3EldcNm
I've been to find out how Reading plays a crucial role in keeping the world's cocoa supply free from diseases!
Listen to more here: bbc.in/3EldcNm
April 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Love your chocolate? 🍫
I've been to find out how Reading plays a crucial role in keeping the world's cocoa supply free from diseases!
Listen to more here: bbc.in/3EldcNm
I've been to find out how Reading plays a crucial role in keeping the world's cocoa supply free from diseases!
Listen to more here: bbc.in/3EldcNm
That was a fun day… Marmalade Day in Newbury. Paddington back in his rightful place.
April 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
That was a fun day… Marmalade Day in Newbury. Paddington back in his rightful place.