Sarah Dempster
@dempster2000.bsky.social
Writer of nonsenses for “the wireless”, contributor to Private Eye & the Guardian. I like books.
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Sarah Dempster
@dempster2000.bsky.social
· Jul 29
TV’s best (and worst) historical epics: from Wolf Hall to I, Claudius
TV’s best (and worst) historical epics: from Wolf Hall to I, Claudius
Sweeping dramas set in days of yore are everywhere. But which are some of the finest television ever created? And which are little more than an excuse to show naked backsides?
www.theguardian.com
I’ve written about TV’s best and worst historical epics
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Pope Leo absolutely cooking
November 16, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Pope Leo absolutely cooking
He stees you when you're stleeping.
November 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
He stees you when you're stleeping.
Just awful to read of the death of Rachel Cooke. A brilliant, brilliant writer. So sharp, so warm and insightful. I adored her TV reviews.
Rachel Cooke obituary: omnivorous food and culture journalist
Writer and polymath who wrote with wit and enthusiasm about the pleasures of food and TV and celebrated history’s resilient women, dies aged 56
www.thetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Just awful to read of the death of Rachel Cooke. A brilliant, brilliant writer. So sharp, so warm and insightful. I adored her TV reviews.
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Goodness me, I stayed up late reading and it’s already Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming by the Perimeter Fence Day. Hope you’ve all been good this year!
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Goodness me, I stayed up late reading and it’s already Partially Muscled Skeleton Screaming by the Perimeter Fence Day. Hope you’ve all been good this year!
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was tim davie wearing a poppy when he resigned
November 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
was tim davie wearing a poppy when he resigned
“WE REMEM WILL BEP THEM”
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
“WE REMEM WILL BEP THEM”
a touching tribute to our saviour, the lord jesus crust
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
a touching tribute to our saviour, the lord jesus crust
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I lived in Norfolk for a number of years and still like to tap into its madness from time to time.
November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I lived in Norfolk for a number of years and still like to tap into its madness from time to time.
One of the things I appreciate most about living in Norfolk is the fact that it induces a near-constant state of bewilderment. 1/3
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
One of the things I appreciate most about living in Norfolk is the fact that it induces a near-constant state of bewilderment. 1/3
Ludwig van Beakhoven
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Ludwig van Beakhoven
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It’s 6 November, and you know what that means, don’t you? YES, THAT’S RIGHT. It’s the 156th anniversary of the death of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s pet wombat
November 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM
It’s 6 November, and you know what that means, don’t you? YES, THAT’S RIGHT. It’s the 156th anniversary of the death of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s pet wombat
I’ve written about Game of Wool.
Game of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter review – Tom Daley is a twinkling, passionate joy of a presenter
Game of Wool: Britain’s Best Knitter review – Tom Daley is a twinkling, passionate joy of a presenter
The ex-diver is so fantastic that this needle-based Bake Off wannabe is 80% better every time he’s on screen. He absolutely makes this show
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I’ve written about Game of Wool.
Craig Revel Horwood’s transformation into an occult bookshop owner in an Amicus portmanteau appears to be entering its imperial phase.
November 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Craig Revel Horwood’s transformation into an occult bookshop owner in an Amicus portmanteau appears to be entering its imperial phase.
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I’ve written about the return of The Witcher.
The Witcher season four review – Liam Hemsworth is as charismatic as a bollard in a wig
The Witcher season four review – Liam Hemsworth is as charismatic as a bollard in a wig
The replacement that Netflix has chosen for lead actor Henry Cavill is utterly lacking in his predecessor’s likability. The ex-Neighbours actor is a scowling lunk who brings a wildly uneven vibe to this fantasy drama
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I’ve written about the return of The Witcher.
I’ve written about the return of The Witcher.
The Witcher season four review – Liam Hemsworth is as charismatic as a bollard in a wig
The Witcher season four review – Liam Hemsworth is as charismatic as a bollard in a wig
The replacement that Netflix has chosen for lead actor Henry Cavill is utterly lacking in his predecessor’s likability. The ex-Neighbours actor is a scowling lunk who brings a wildly uneven vibe to this fantasy drama
www.theguardian.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I’ve written about the return of The Witcher.
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I’ve written about wonderful new comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul
Leonard and Hungry Paul review – this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life
Alex Lawther and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell star in this adaptation of Rónán Hession’s understated 2019 novel. Its quiet celebration of the gentle life is the opposite of today’s frantic TV – even if it does...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I’ve written about wonderful new comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul
The People’s Nonce, here, dressed as the Woking branch of Hobbycraft
October 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The People’s Nonce, here, dressed as the Woking branch of Hobbycraft
I’ve written about wonderful new comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul
Leonard and Hungry Paul review – this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life
Alex Lawther and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell star in this adaptation of Rónán Hession’s understated 2019 novel. Its quiet celebration of the gentle life is the opposite of today’s frantic TV – even if it does...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I’ve written about wonderful new comedy Leonard and Hungry Paul
Curry & Chips (LWT, 1969)
October 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Curry & Chips (LWT, 1969)
7 reasons why The Thing (1982) is a Christmas film:
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
October 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
7 reasons why The Thing (1982) is a Christmas film:
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
1) snow
2) bearded men concealing surprises
3) compulsory party games
4) introverts shunning group activities
5) digestive issues
6) revellers bursting open to reveal partially assimilated canine lifeforms
7) knitwear
If eating scotch eggs in an Austin Allegro had a face.
October 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
If eating scotch eggs in an Austin Allegro had a face.
A dating app for cockneys in trilbies called Mindr
October 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A dating app for cockneys in trilbies called Mindr
Another outing for Dirty Harry. The sickest of 70s masterpieces.
October 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Another outing for Dirty Harry. The sickest of 70s masterpieces.