Richard Vranch
@richardvranch.bsky.social
Comedy improviser in the Comedy Store Players. Voiceover. Stand-up. Writer. Actor. Science PhD/presenter. Doesn't do music. www.richardvranch.com www.comedystoreplayers.com
This is fascinating and very funny. The perfect introduction to N F Simpson. Highly recommended.
I loved doing this.
David Quantick on ONE WAY PENDULUM (1965)
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Eric Sykes in the film adaptation of the NF Simpson play about an ordinary suburban family with unusual obsessions culminating in a murder trial held in their front room. Goonish goings-on with zig-zag sequiturs!
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pod.link/1569929507
Eric Sykes in the film adaptation of the NF Simpson play about an ordinary suburban family with unusual obsessions culminating in a murder trial held in their front room. Goonish goings-on with zig-zag sequiturs!
@quantick.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This is fascinating and very funny. The perfect introduction to N F Simpson. Highly recommended.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of the TARDIS.
December 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of the TARDIS.
Yes, it's the wonderful @rufushound.bsky.social guesting in the Comedy Store Players improv show this Sunday. Plus Kirsty Newton on keys. See you there!
December 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Yes, it's the wonderful @rufushound.bsky.social guesting in the Comedy Store Players improv show this Sunday. Plus Kirsty Newton on keys. See you there!
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The main fact that stuck with me after writing a book about British Xmases is that The Times was complaining about decorations going up in October back in the *1930s*, Selfridges has had decorations up in Oct since at least the 1950s and the whole “earlier every year” thing is generally bollocks
Middle class people love to pretend to be appalled at Christmas decorations being either early or fun to look at, the ideal Christmas tree is put up at midnight on Christmas day and decorated only by a black cloak and an unlit matchstick
December 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The main fact that stuck with me after writing a book about British Xmases is that The Times was complaining about decorations going up in October back in the *1930s*, Selfridges has had decorations up in Oct since at least the 1950s and the whole “earlier every year” thing is generally bollocks
Proper pub. The Edgar Wallace, 40 Essex St, Aldwych.
December 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Proper pub. The Edgar Wallace, 40 Essex St, Aldwych.
This is going to be a great show. Doors 6.30, show 7.30 to 9.30, cheap tix for NHS, 65+ or Students, no booking fee for on the door. See you there!
December 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This is going to be a great show. Doors 6.30, show 7.30 to 9.30, cheap tix for NHS, 65+ or Students, no booking fee for on the door. See you there!
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Absolutely sensational if this is the Pagliacci origin story
Darwin asked him: "But as you come trom London, why did you not consult Dr Warren, so celebrated a physician?' He replied: "Alas! doctor, l am
Dr Warren'. He died a week or two later.
Dr Warren'. He died a week or two later.
December 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Absolutely sensational if this is the Pagliacci origin story
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Just saw My Neighbour Totoro stage show in London, and it’s absolutely astonishing — magical, spectacular, funny, devastatingly emotional, and wonderfully innovative. If you love the film, or just love live theatre, it’s a must watch
November 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Just saw My Neighbour Totoro stage show in London, and it’s absolutely astonishing — magical, spectacular, funny, devastatingly emotional, and wonderfully innovative. If you love the film, or just love live theatre, it’s a must watch
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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
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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
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November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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...
"The new instructions also deem countries that subsidise abortion or facilitate mass migration as infringing on human rights." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US says countries with DEI policies as infringing human rights
US officials say the rules will stop
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November 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"The new instructions also deem countries that subsidise abortion or facilitate mass migration as infringing on human rights." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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So many well-educated people I know are unaware of this about chiropractors and I’m always too embarrassed / polite / English to mention it. Like when I bite my tongue when people talk about “alternative” medicine for serious, terminal illness
AARRGH. CHIROPRACTIC IS NOT MEDICINE, IT’S DANGEROUS BULLSHIT CREATED BY A FUCKING GROCER WHO THOUGHT HE COULD HEAL WITH MAGNETS. WHAT THE FUCK, AMERICA
Oh good, they left Chiropractors as professionals but not Nurses, NPs, PA’s or physical therapists
That’s infuriating
That’s infuriating
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
So many well-educated people I know are unaware of this about chiropractors and I’m always too embarrassed / polite / English to mention it. Like when I bite my tongue when people talk about “alternative” medicine for serious, terminal illness
Really looking forward to improvising comedy with David Reed, Lauren Shearing, Miles Jupp & Josie Lawrence, with Steve Edis at the piano. Sunday 23rd, doors 6.30, show 7.30 to 9.30. See you there!
November 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Really looking forward to improvising comedy with David Reed, Lauren Shearing, Miles Jupp & Josie Lawrence, with Steve Edis at the piano. Sunday 23rd, doors 6.30, show 7.30 to 9.30. See you there!
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To paraphrase: they know they shouldn’t have included AI answers at the top of search and that it is rapidly devaluing the whole brand, and that other AI tools are better at that job too, but they can’t just remove it because it would be an admission of failure?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, Google boss tells BBC
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM
To paraphrase: they know they shouldn’t have included AI answers at the top of search and that it is rapidly devaluing the whole brand, and that other AI tools are better at that job too, but they can’t just remove it because it would be an admission of failure?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
GOP will eat itself.
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
GOP will eat itself.
The marvellous Greg Proops has just released a new album of improvised stand-up comedy: "Free State Of California." Highly recommended.
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Greg Proops - Free State of California
Listen to Free State of California by Greg Proops.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The marvellous Greg Proops has just released a new album of improvised stand-up comedy: "Free State Of California." Highly recommended.
lnk.to/freestateofcalifornia
lnk.to/freestateofcalifornia
interview about the dangers of AI with AI's "Godfather" Geoffrey Hinton, who won the Turing and Nobel Prizes for his work on it. The first bit with Carlos Frenk is very good too. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
BBC Inside Science - Is dark energy getting weaker? - BBC Sounds
New evidence that the expansion of the universe is slowing. And the Godfather of AI
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
interview about the dangers of AI with AI's "Godfather" Geoffrey Hinton, who won the Turing and Nobel Prizes for his work on it. The first bit with Carlos Frenk is very good too. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Beebgate demonstrates two truths:
1 Right wing media hold everyone else to exacting standards of ethics and probity while holding themselves to none whatsoever.
2. You can’t curry favour with the right wing if you’re an entity they want to destroy.
1 Right wing media hold everyone else to exacting standards of ethics and probity while holding themselves to none whatsoever.
2. You can’t curry favour with the right wing if you’re an entity they want to destroy.
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Beebgate demonstrates two truths:
1 Right wing media hold everyone else to exacting standards of ethics and probity while holding themselves to none whatsoever.
2. You can’t curry favour with the right wing if you’re an entity they want to destroy.
1 Right wing media hold everyone else to exacting standards of ethics and probity while holding themselves to none whatsoever.
2. You can’t curry favour with the right wing if you’re an entity they want to destroy.
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My Neighbour Totoro stage show Extends its West End Run until August 2026
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My Neighbour Totoro stage show Extends its West End Run until August 2026
This news can be considered old (as it was announced last month) but it is definitely worth knowing, as the My Neighbour Totoro stage show continues to receive success at the London West End as org…
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November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
My Neighbour Totoro stage show Extends its West End Run until August 2026
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An audience suggestion and short scene from the Comedy Store Players show last Sunday.
November 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
An audience suggestion and short scene from the Comedy Store Players show last Sunday.
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A good day to block the phrase "formerly known as"
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A good day to block the phrase "formerly known as"
The Comedy Store Players on BBC News explaining what we've been doing for the last 40 years.
October 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Comedy Store Players on BBC News explaining what we've been doing for the last 40 years.
Julian Clary has been guesting with The Comedy Store Players since the 1980s, and he's back this Sunday 2nd November. With Kirsty Newton on piano. Tickets going fast!
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Julian Clary has been guesting with The Comedy Store Players since the 1980s, and he's back this Sunday 2nd November. With Kirsty Newton on piano. Tickets going fast!
Tonight is the hour you do get back.
October 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Tonight is the hour you do get back.
The Comedy Store Players celebrate 40 years this Sunday (though I've only been a member since 1986) Come and see Neil, Josie, me, Ruth and Lee plus Steve Edis on piano, doors 6.30 show 7.30 til 9.30.
October 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The Comedy Store Players celebrate 40 years this Sunday (though I've only been a member since 1986) Come and see Neil, Josie, me, Ruth and Lee plus Steve Edis on piano, doors 6.30 show 7.30 til 9.30.