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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! I 💚 this colour!

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 1d

Still struggling to get used to wearing glasses all the time. They do not fit easily with radio presenter headphones. 😳🎙️🎧🤓

#radiopresenter #broadcaster

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 1d

Ey up! Chuck D just came up to our table and said hello and I replied “you alright Chuck” in my best Leeds accent without thinking. 😳🤦🏼‍♀️🫣.

#PublicEnemyNo1 🤣 #LIFI25

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 2d

Genuinely, I’m not sure I can claim to speak read and write English to A Level standard.

My mother once tried to teach me some Latin. She gave up because she said I didn’t understand English grammar enough.

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 10d

Been out asking some big questions of the people of #Leeds before this years @LeedsIntFest

Just a few tickets left now.

#LIFI25 #interviewer @LeedsBID

leedsinternationalfestival.com

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 10d

Proper upset about #JillyCooper. My fav writer. I read all The Rutshire chronicles from start to finish every few years and they never tire. That’s because she brings a person alive on the page better than anyone

Loss of a true British cultural icon.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg...

Queen pays tribute to 'legend' Jilly Cooper after author dies aged 88 – live updates

www.bbc.co.uk

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 14d

I am one of the most positive people I know of. I believe people are good. I truly believe there’s nothing funny about peace, love and understanding.

But these days my despair is way more regularly overwhelming than even I can easily cope with.

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 18d

So, at coming up to 57, the time has come. I now have to wear glasses all the time.

Trying to be grown up about it and not sulk. 🤓🤓

#nofilter #nofiller #nocosmeticworkhere #glasses

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 19d

Yesterday one of, if not the biggest investment into communities in England was announced. Over 200 communities will get £20m to spend on their areas over 10 years. Pride of Place is fantastic news

But media more interested in discussing immigration, Reform & Westminster stories

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 22d

Christmas Shopping 🚨

My travel inspired memoir should be out in time for Christmas. Working title (to be changed) ‘Love, Life and 2 Matching Rucksacks’.

So keep watching this space & pls think about it for Xmas pressure!

More info ➡️ pegalexander.com/travelmemoirbook

#travelmemoir #writer

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 22d

@thebellesdoc
The Belles has been nominated for the European Short Film Awards! So proud to have been a #CoProducer on this short film by the brilliant film maker Jon King. @mrjon1986

@europeanshortawards

#documentary #shortfilm🎞📽⚡️#Bradford @bradford_2025

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · 23d

This morning I’ve had that wonderful first autumn morning when the sun is streaming through but it’s cold, tho not cold enough for heating on, and the air is fresh and you can tell the seasons are changing.

Love the seasons. 🍁🍂☀️ #Leeds

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Aug 30

Today my 16th wedding anniversary to my English husband who’s more northern than me. Leeds Unitd running thro him like a stick of rock. His mum a CoE vicar. His fav food fish&chips or a roast dinner & Tetleys bitter. As 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 as can be

But who is brown

This-my multi cultural🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Aug 26

My photos.

Loved reporting at Leeds West Indian Carnival.

bbc.in/4oS4yIn

Leeds West Indian Carnival is a sea of colour in its 58th year

The annual event celebrates

bbc.in

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Aug 25

Today pure Caribbean in Chapeltown 🌞
#LeedsWestIndianCarnival– the oldest in Europe! South heads to Notting Hill, but from the Midlands up it’s all about Chapeltown

000s in the🌞, colours, music, food + energy. A joy @bbcyorkshire, bringing it alive on radio

#radioreporter #journalist #broadcaster

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Aug 24

I am very much enjoying the TV show about the history of London. But the presenters aren’t allowed to stand still for a second. Walk and talk - even ride and talk - on steroids in this show. And for some reason the female presenter is only allowed to be filmed from underneath.
Stop it TV directors

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Aug 12

Can we all just be reminded that there were no recorded people coming to the UK on small boats before 2018

People resorting to the dangerous small boats is a direct consequence of Brexit.

www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

New report on small boat crossings launched by Professor Thom Brooks - Durham University

www.durham.ac.uk

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Aug 12

Can we all just be reminded that there were no recorded people coming to the UK on small boats before 2018

Using small boats is a direct consequence of Brexit.

www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

New report on small boat crossings launched by Professor Thom Brooks - Durham University

www.durham.ac.uk

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Aug 3

Tried watching The Dinner tonight. Had to give up as it’s all mumbling. There’s no subtitle so even with the sound on 40 (it’s normally about 12 on my TV) no chance

So fed up with mumbling these days on films. It’s not great acting. It’s just bloody infuriating

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Aug 2

Proper laugh on the pink sofa on Vanessa TV show – thnx for having me @vanessafeltzofficial! Fab to chat with @nina.wadia @cosmoLandesman

– My wedding photos (yes really)
– @CitizensAdvice computers our wedding present
– Free air fryers
– Older Women’s Co-Housing
– and mum staying 🐝
rb.gy/0tkehb

Former politician and broadcaster Peg Alexander on #vanessa on t

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

rb.gy

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Jul 28

I am just 5 foot tall. I really struggle to get my little but heavy suitcase on the above seat rails

Today I’ve had to get 3 trains. As usual not one person has offered to help when it’s obvious I am really struggling to reach.

Always, They just sit and watch.

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Jul 28

But it’s not as strong as you the men’s game ……… #Lionesses ⚽️

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Jul 27

Have tears.
#england🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #Lionessess

#GetIn

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Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Jul 27

🙈🙈🙈😳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🦁🦁

#Lionessess

Peg Alexander @tvradiopeg.bsky.social · Jul 27

Loved the massive cheer for #MichelleAgyemang

Fantastic player
#Lionesses #england🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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