Andy Finney
@delverie.bsky.social
Ex-broadcaster and data-wrangler … copyright, infrared and Elektra Records fan … archiving my past … music collection not as big as it was … the odd photo … and with a disobedient memory.
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My latest Echo column is out today, where I talk about Pokesdown Station, pride in our town, and why step-free access shouldn’t be treated as optional.
The lifts matter hugely, and so does trust.
The lifts matter hugely, and so does trust.
February 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
My latest Echo column is out today, where I talk about Pokesdown Station, pride in our town, and why step-free access shouldn’t be treated as optional.
The lifts matter hugely, and so does trust.
The lifts matter hugely, and so does trust.
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The entire UK diplomatic budget is about £1.4 billion a year. That’s pretty much precisely 0.1% of government spending.
BBC World Service is about £0.25 billion (it should be higher), or 0.02%.
These are rounding errors on rounding errors. Double each and public expenditure wouldn’t twitch.
Mad.
BBC World Service is about £0.25 billion (it should be higher), or 0.02%.
These are rounding errors on rounding errors. Double each and public expenditure wouldn’t twitch.
Mad.
February 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
The entire UK diplomatic budget is about £1.4 billion a year. That’s pretty much precisely 0.1% of government spending.
BBC World Service is about £0.25 billion (it should be higher), or 0.02%.
These are rounding errors on rounding errors. Double each and public expenditure wouldn’t twitch.
Mad.
BBC World Service is about £0.25 billion (it should be higher), or 0.02%.
These are rounding errors on rounding errors. Double each and public expenditure wouldn’t twitch.
Mad.
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BBC's Arabic radio service in Lebanon closed after 85 years as part of a £28.5m savings drive. 'Just months later, in October 2023, the Russian state-owned Sputnik news agency took over the frequency. Its news bulletin opened with “This is Moscow”, replacing the previous “This is London” intro.' 🙄
BBC warns Russia is taking over World Service radio frequencies
Russian propaganda is filling the void where the BBC has closed World Service radio services due to cuts
inews.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 6:03 AM
BBC's Arabic radio service in Lebanon closed after 85 years as part of a £28.5m savings drive. 'Just months later, in October 2023, the Russian state-owned Sputnik news agency took over the frequency. Its news bulletin opened with “This is Moscow”, replacing the previous “This is London” intro.' 🙄
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Happy Radio Day to all those who celebrate.
February 13, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Happy Radio Day to all those who celebrate.
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Don't give anything an Emmy until it's as good as this.
February 11, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Don't give anything an Emmy until it's as good as this.
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“I urge the government to back the World Service, to act decisively and confidently about what we can achieve in this space, and to act soon”
- Tim Davie, BBC Director-General.
A dire warning about the World Service running out of money in just 7 weeks time.
- Tim Davie, BBC Director-General.
A dire warning about the World Service running out of money in just 7 weeks time.
BBC World Service faces funding cliff edge in seven weeks, says Tim Davie
As trust in Russia and China’s state broadcasters grows, director general warns of the dangers of cutting back the service
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:32 PM
“I urge the government to back the World Service, to act decisively and confidently about what we can achieve in this space, and to act soon”
- Tim Davie, BBC Director-General.
A dire warning about the World Service running out of money in just 7 weeks time.
- Tim Davie, BBC Director-General.
A dire warning about the World Service running out of money in just 7 weeks time.
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I tried to take a photo of a grasshopper on my windshield, but now it looks like a gigantic bug destroying the town.
February 10, 2026 at 6:10 AM
I tried to take a photo of a grasshopper on my windshield, but now it looks like a gigantic bug destroying the town.
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In case you're a Stackridge fan, and you haven't seen this ... youtu.be/0cxU0qhV5l4?...
STACKRIDGE ● GOD SPEED THE PLOUGH (A # 13)
YouTube video by THE OFFICIAL 'ANDROIDEO' CHANNEL
youtu.be
February 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
In case you're a Stackridge fan, and you haven't seen this ... youtu.be/0cxU0qhV5l4?...
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#Reverberations
#MusicChallenge
Vaguely ranked
Day 2
Stagefright
Dave Evans - Sad Pig Dance (1974)
Supernatural-level fingerstyle guitar
youtu.be/zqTLkgImAdU?...
#MusicChallenge
Vaguely ranked
Day 2
Stagefright
Dave Evans - Sad Pig Dance (1974)
Supernatural-level fingerstyle guitar
youtu.be/zqTLkgImAdU?...
Dave Evans "Stagefright"
YouTube video by GtrWorkShp
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 8:12 AM
#Reverberations
#MusicChallenge
Vaguely ranked
Day 2
Stagefright
Dave Evans - Sad Pig Dance (1974)
Supernatural-level fingerstyle guitar
youtu.be/zqTLkgImAdU?...
#MusicChallenge
Vaguely ranked
Day 2
Stagefright
Dave Evans - Sad Pig Dance (1974)
Supernatural-level fingerstyle guitar
youtu.be/zqTLkgImAdU?...
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🚨A COALITION of creator groups is today calling on the UK government to implement immediate measures aimed at protecting the nation’s creative sector, or risk losing it. Charting Gen AI has the full story and comment. grahamlovelace.substack.com/p/creator-gr...
Creator groups implore UK government to act on AI protections or see creative sector collapse
Trade orgs propose ‘CLEAR’ regulatory framework for 'ethical, human-centred AI'
grahamlovelace.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:29 AM
🚨A COALITION of creator groups is today calling on the UK government to implement immediate measures aimed at protecting the nation’s creative sector, or risk losing it. Charting Gen AI has the full story and comment. grahamlovelace.substack.com/p/creator-gr...
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When you've been searching high and low for something and still can't find it, go back to the very first place you tried and it's usually right there. You just didn't collapse the wave function properly the first time.
January 29, 2026 at 5:20 PM
When you've been searching high and low for something and still can't find it, go back to the very first place you tried and it's usually right there. You just didn't collapse the wave function properly the first time.
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Brave New World: Justice for creators in the age of GenAI
In our ongoing commitment to campaign for author rights and interests, we have joined forces with other creator-led organisations to co-launch a ground-breaking report showing the onset of a creative jobs crisis in the UK. buff.ly/wThFNtu
In our ongoing commitment to campaign for author rights and interests, we have joined forces with other creator-led organisations to co-launch a ground-breaking report showing the onset of a creative jobs crisis in the UK. buff.ly/wThFNtu
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Brave New World: Justice for creators in the age of GenAI
In our ongoing commitment to campaign for author rights and interests, we have joined forces with other creator-led organisations to co-launch a ground-breaking report showing the onset of a creative jobs crisis in the UK. buff.ly/wThFNtu
In our ongoing commitment to campaign for author rights and interests, we have joined forces with other creator-led organisations to co-launch a ground-breaking report showing the onset of a creative jobs crisis in the UK. buff.ly/wThFNtu
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On the BBC's The Lady from the Sea, 1953
I've rather gone to town with extended blog comments about this remarkable recording newly available on BBC iPlayer, and about how we need to learn to look again at exceptional studio drama like this.
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/bbc-ibsen-2-...
I've rather gone to town with extended blog comments about this remarkable recording newly available on BBC iPlayer, and about how we need to learn to look again at exceptional studio drama like this.
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/bbc-ibsen-2-...
BBC Ibsen 2: The Lady from the Sea, 1953 - Illuminations
John Wyver writes: The earliest programme to be featured in BBC iPlayer’s treasure trove of Henrik Ibsen plays and documentaries is the production of The Lady from the Sea, first shown in May 1953. Se...
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 11:59 AM
On the BBC's The Lady from the Sea, 1953
I've rather gone to town with extended blog comments about this remarkable recording newly available on BBC iPlayer, and about how we need to learn to look again at exceptional studio drama like this.
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/bbc-ibsen-2-...
I've rather gone to town with extended blog comments about this remarkable recording newly available on BBC iPlayer, and about how we need to learn to look again at exceptional studio drama like this.
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/bbc-ibsen-2-...
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Near Leicester on Sat 7 Feb?
At 2pm, it'll be the first (only?!) performance of 'Four Monarchs and a Mic: The BBC's Royal Engineer'
The tale of RH Wood, the BBC engineer who started at 2ZY Manchester in the 1920s, rose to Head of OB, and became the king's favourite.
An incredible tale - join me!
At 2pm, it'll be the first (only?!) performance of 'Four Monarchs and a Mic: The BBC's Royal Engineer'
The tale of RH Wood, the BBC engineer who started at 2ZY Manchester in the 1920s, rose to Head of OB, and became the king's favourite.
An incredible tale - join me!
Four Monarchs and a Mic: The BBC’s Royal Engineer | Leicester Comedy Festival
events.comedy-festival.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Near Leicester on Sat 7 Feb?
At 2pm, it'll be the first (only?!) performance of 'Four Monarchs and a Mic: The BBC's Royal Engineer'
The tale of RH Wood, the BBC engineer who started at 2ZY Manchester in the 1920s, rose to Head of OB, and became the king's favourite.
An incredible tale - join me!
At 2pm, it'll be the first (only?!) performance of 'Four Monarchs and a Mic: The BBC's Royal Engineer'
The tale of RH Wood, the BBC engineer who started at 2ZY Manchester in the 1920s, rose to Head of OB, and became the king's favourite.
An incredible tale - join me!
I can’t tell you just how good and hilarious and spot on these are …
January 26, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I can’t tell you just how good and hilarious and spot on these are …
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January 26, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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#OTD - 26 Jan
#JohnLogieBaird successfully demonstrated his mechanical #television system able to show a human face, at 22 Frith Street, Soho.
Today 100 years later an event will be held at the same location to commemorate the anniversary with JLB's grandson.
[AI image from an original photograph]
#JohnLogieBaird successfully demonstrated his mechanical #television system able to show a human face, at 22 Frith Street, Soho.
Today 100 years later an event will be held at the same location to commemorate the anniversary with JLB's grandson.
[AI image from an original photograph]
January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
#OTD - 26 Jan
#JohnLogieBaird successfully demonstrated his mechanical #television system able to show a human face, at 22 Frith Street, Soho.
Today 100 years later an event will be held at the same location to commemorate the anniversary with JLB's grandson.
[AI image from an original photograph]
#JohnLogieBaird successfully demonstrated his mechanical #television system able to show a human face, at 22 Frith Street, Soho.
Today 100 years later an event will be held at the same location to commemorate the anniversary with JLB's grandson.
[AI image from an original photograph]
As 2026 marks the centenary of television (probably), here’s the story of another of John Logie Baird’s projects from 1926: Noctovision - Infrared TV.
Invisible Light: Noctovision - Infrared Television in 1926
www.atsf.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 7:20 AM
As 2026 marks the centenary of television (probably), here’s the story of another of John Logie Baird’s projects from 1926: Noctovision - Infrared TV.
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Dear USA
Policing and law enforcement losing the confidence of the community does not end well.
Yours,
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Policing and law enforcement losing the confidence of the community does not end well.
Yours,
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
January 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Dear USA
Policing and law enforcement losing the confidence of the community does not end well.
Yours,
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Policing and law enforcement losing the confidence of the community does not end well.
Yours,
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
TV is (probably) a century old today. This event is happening a few miles from me but, sadly, I can’t go. I may chase up later.
May be a few tickets left …
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...
May be a few tickets left …
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...
Bournemouth University rebuilds John Logie Baird's first TV set
Exactly one century on, a team at Bournemouth University is recreating the first receiver.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 6:46 AM
TV is (probably) a century old today. This event is happening a few miles from me but, sadly, I can’t go. I may chase up later.
May be a few tickets left …
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...
May be a few tickets left …
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future...
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Sorry to see Mark Tully has died - he was very much an old-school gentlemen reporter, immersed in the region he covered. His is a very 20th-century story that I suspect looks alien and in some ways troubling to modern eyes, but he was really devoted to his craft and to India
Sir Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90 - BBC News
Sir Mark covered some of the defining moments in India's history in a career that spanned decades.
www.bbc.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Sorry to see Mark Tully has died - he was very much an old-school gentlemen reporter, immersed in the region he covered. His is a very 20th-century story that I suspect looks alien and in some ways troubling to modern eyes, but he was really devoted to his craft and to India
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A few days ago, I stood in the graveyard of an 1100 year old church, getting damper and damper in the drizzling rain.
A woman walked into the graveyard, waved, said hello, and, as we had previously arranged, handed me a paper bag full of human bones.
The life of a churchwarden is a strange one...
A woman walked into the graveyard, waved, said hello, and, as we had previously arranged, handed me a paper bag full of human bones.
The life of a churchwarden is a strange one...
January 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM
A few days ago, I stood in the graveyard of an 1100 year old church, getting damper and damper in the drizzling rain.
A woman walked into the graveyard, waved, said hello, and, as we had previously arranged, handed me a paper bag full of human bones.
The life of a churchwarden is a strange one...
A woman walked into the graveyard, waved, said hello, and, as we had previously arranged, handed me a paper bag full of human bones.
The life of a churchwarden is a strange one...