David Quantick
@quantick.bsky.social
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE AUSTEN? (French & Saunders, BBC Radio 4) writer. Author of RICKY'S HAND, ALL MY COLORS, ETC. Emmy (Veep). Website: www.davidquantick.com. AND OTHER STORIES collection - preorder here: https://tinyurl.com/msmv7amc
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I’ve seen enough rom-coms to know that Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana get married in the end.
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I’ve seen enough rom-coms to know that Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana get married in the end.
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libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
With Stoppard's death it's worth mentioning that you can get the BBC radio versions of pretty much his entire body of work for a single audiobook credit (also available on Audible, but Libro.fm is far better)
With Stoppard's death it's worth mentioning that you can get the BBC radio versions of pretty much his entire body of work for a single audiobook credit (also available on Audible, but Libro.fm is far better)
Tom Stoppard: A BBC Radio Drama Collection Audiobook on Libro.fm
The collected BBC radio productions of the internationally renowned playwright Tom Stoppard One of the giants of British theatre, Sir Tom Stoppard has been writing for the stage and screen for over 50...
libro.fm
November 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
With Stoppard's death it's worth mentioning that you can get the BBC radio versions of pretty much his entire body of work for a single audiobook credit (also available on Audible, but Libro.fm is far better)
With Stoppard's death it's worth mentioning that you can get the BBC radio versions of pretty much his entire body of work for a single audiobook credit (also available on Audible, but Libro.fm is far better)
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1st play I paid to see out of my own money (Night and Day at the Phoenix) 1st play I worked on as a paid designer (The Real Thing), just brilliant and inspiring. Not some fly-by-night but someone who really put the work in. He was clever and he made you want to be clever too.
November 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
1st play I paid to see out of my own money (Night and Day at the Phoenix) 1st play I worked on as a paid designer (The Real Thing), just brilliant and inspiring. Not some fly-by-night but someone who really put the work in. He was clever and he made you want to be clever too.
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I was extraordinarily fortunate to work closely with him decades ago and it was preposterous that such a legendary literary figure had such a kind and curious heart. He set an almost impossible standard for me, few came close
November 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I was extraordinarily fortunate to work closely with him decades ago and it was preposterous that such a legendary literary figure had such a kind and curious heart. He set an almost impossible standard for me, few came close
NF Simpson fan, the first playwright I loved, Travesties, Arcadia, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Lord Malquist and Mister Moon, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, Professional Foul, Leopoldstadt... RIP Tom Stoppard, a genius of a writer.
November 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
NF Simpson fan, the first playwright I loved, Travesties, Arcadia, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Lord Malquist and Mister Moon, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour, Professional Foul, Leopoldstadt... RIP Tom Stoppard, a genius of a writer.
... and of course Henry the Horse dances the waltz.
Tomorrow Grimes will DJ a livestream of immortality influencer Bryan Johnson tripping on shrooms to determine its effect on longevity. Mr. Beast and the CEO of Salesforce will be there too.
Grimes DJing Immortality Influencer's Shroom Trip With Special Guest Mr. Beast
Grimes is a fan of Bryan Johnson, the multimillionaire and immortality influencer who spends his time trying to fight death. He is perhaps best known for undergoing plasma transfusions with donations ...
stereogum.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
... and of course Henry the Horse dances the waltz.
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So, happy 50th anniversary to Melody Maker’s review of Bohemian Rhapsody: “Queen, with a suitably baroque vocal orchestration, contrive to approximate the demented fury of the Balham Amateur Operatic Society performing The Pirates of Penzance”
November 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
So, happy 50th anniversary to Melody Maker’s review of Bohemian Rhapsody: “Queen, with a suitably baroque vocal orchestration, contrive to approximate the demented fury of the Balham Amateur Operatic Society performing The Pirates of Penzance”
who have what the what.
November 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
who have what the what.
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Annual reminder to writers not to miss the end of November deadline to submit 2025 works to ALCS. Money for nothing, folks, the best sort.
November 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Annual reminder to writers not to miss the end of November deadline to submit 2025 works to ALCS. Money for nothing, folks, the best sort.
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There should be book clubs for babies. "I enjoyed the crinkliness of this one but I have to say the little mirror at the end was a bit predictable."
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
There should be book clubs for babies. "I enjoyed the crinkliness of this one but I have to say the little mirror at the end was a bit predictable."
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"The line of succession of the Romaine Empire is secure..."
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November 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
"The line of succession of the Romaine Empire is secure..."
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Same reason they won't show Only Fools.
Peter Kay: I wouldn't put Phoenix Nights on Netflix as I didn't want a trigger warning
Peter Kay: I wouldn't put Phoenix Nights on Netflix as I didn't want a trigger warning
But comic reveals he HAS written a film based on the sitcom
dlvr.it
November 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Same reason they won't show Only Fools.
... cock in a ring.
November 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
... cock in a ring.
"There was no state."
Roman banners didn't say SPQR because they were Spurs supporters.
Roman banners didn't say SPQR because they were Spurs supporters.
November 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
"There was no state."
Roman banners didn't say SPQR because they were Spurs supporters.
Roman banners didn't say SPQR because they were Spurs supporters.
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we have to go back. to warn them.
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
we have to go back. to warn them.
I guess their wrists are tired.
In Goodwin Curve news, @willhaycardiff.bsky.social's latest newsletter notes how the immediate aftermath of the Welsh 20 mph speed limits saw a petition raise 400,000 signatures. Today, a second petition has just 2387 signatures
November 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I guess their wrists are tired.
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‘they become evil’
Grown ups are writing this
Grown ups are writing this
Researchers are using reverse psychology to try and fix badly behaved chatbots
When LLMs learn to take shortcuts, they become evil
The fix is to use some reverse psychology when training a model
econ.st
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
‘they become evil’
Grown ups are writing this
Grown ups are writing this
Does anyone recall a one-off Radio One spoof of NME called Z Magazine?
November 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Does anyone recall a one-off Radio One spoof of NME called Z Magazine?
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Calendars have arrived and look smashing! If you bought one you should receive it soon. If you missed out and you’d like one, you can get them now at shop.printtrail.com/product/the-...
They really would make excellent Christmas presents.
(If you happen to live near me you can buy direct from me)
They really would make excellent Christmas presents.
(If you happen to live near me you can buy direct from me)
November 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Calendars have arrived and look smashing! If you bought one you should receive it soon. If you missed out and you’d like one, you can get them now at shop.printtrail.com/product/the-...
They really would make excellent Christmas presents.
(If you happen to live near me you can buy direct from me)
They really would make excellent Christmas presents.
(If you happen to live near me you can buy direct from me)
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This looks like a job for
November 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This looks like a job for
Police are looking for a large yellow sarcastic dog.
Thieves have stolen €90,000 worth of fine French snails destined for some of the country’s most prestigious restaurants
Thieves take €90,000 of snails meant for Michelin-starred restaurants
French police are on the trail of ‘experienced’ criminals who stole a whole year’s worth of produce from Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne’s L’Escargot des Grands Crus
www.thetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Police are looking for a large yellow sarcastic dog.
'Let's make everyone look at our swearing'
Every time I walk past this cafe on Bethnal Green Road I think it embodies all the ways modern London annoys me
November 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
'Let's make everyone look at our swearing'
Mike Oldfield - Froggy Went A Courting (Single B-Side)
YouTube video by MadTheDJ
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November 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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We did a music quiz last night for an illustrious crowd. One round was felt a bit on the nose for the gathered guests so was left on the cutting room floor.
If you fancy a go though, here it is:
Nigel Farage Quote or Morrissey Song Title
Good luck and no cheating
If you fancy a go though, here it is:
Nigel Farage Quote or Morrissey Song Title
Good luck and no cheating
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We did a music quiz last night for an illustrious crowd. One round was felt a bit on the nose for the gathered guests so was left on the cutting room floor.
If you fancy a go though, here it is:
Nigel Farage Quote or Morrissey Song Title
Good luck and no cheating
If you fancy a go though, here it is:
Nigel Farage Quote or Morrissey Song Title
Good luck and no cheating