Robert Smith
@drrgsmith.bsky.social
Lecturer in International Relations at Coventry University. Research interests British Foreign Policy, Iraq, and Kurdistan. Mostly here for Luton Town and The Archers.
I'm hoping the daughter can't remember his first name either, and Alan will begin the funeral service, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to pay our respects to village stalwart, [nervous cough, scrapping of chairs, flatulence, etc.) MISTER Mulligan. Who can forget him, eh?"
October 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I'm hoping the daughter can't remember his first name either, and Alan will begin the funeral service, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to pay our respects to village stalwart, [nervous cough, scrapping of chairs, flatulence, etc.) MISTER Mulligan. Who can forget him, eh?"
It has been great for our youngest cat. It's paid for expensive cardiology scans and ongoing medication, but there is an exclusion on preexisting conditions.
October 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It has been great for our youngest cat. It's paid for expensive cardiology scans and ongoing medication, but there is an exclusion on preexisting conditions.
George (with a sharpened toothbrush) to Adam. #TheArchers
a close up of a man 's face with the words `` oohh i 'm really scared '' .
ALT: a close up of a man 's face with the words `` oohh i 'm really scared '' .
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October 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
George (with a sharpened toothbrush) to Adam. #TheArchers
Ditto. I like choral evensong as well.
I thought Jim sounded very old, a very sad development.
I thought Jim sounded very old, a very sad development.
September 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Ditto. I like choral evensong as well.
I thought Jim sounded very old, a very sad development.
I thought Jim sounded very old, a very sad development.
Only one "s" in Grasmere.
I know I'm being a pedant, but I'm 59, it's allowed at my age. 🤪
I know I'm being a pedant, but I'm 59, it's allowed at my age. 🤪
August 20, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Only one "s" in Grasmere.
I know I'm being a pedant, but I'm 59, it's allowed at my age. 🤪
I know I'm being a pedant, but I'm 59, it's allowed at my age. 🤪
Better than Felpersham!!? Does such an institution exist?? #TheArchers
August 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Better than Felpersham!!? Does such an institution exist?? #TheArchers
Top Jakob content tonight.
Plus, Ben setting up his mum with his sister's girlfriend.
Plus, Ben setting up his mum with his sister's girlfriend.
August 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Top Jakob content tonight.
Plus, Ben setting up his mum with his sister's girlfriend.
Plus, Ben setting up his mum with his sister's girlfriend.
You suffer for all of us. Glad to hear you're back on TMS next week.
June 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
You suffer for all of us. Glad to hear you're back on TMS next week.
Indeed.
How's the sh*tberg? I somewhat regretted my podcast choice when making breakfast the other morning.
How's the sh*tberg? I somewhat regretted my podcast choice when making breakfast the other morning.
June 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Indeed.
How's the sh*tberg? I somewhat regretted my podcast choice when making breakfast the other morning.
How's the sh*tberg? I somewhat regretted my podcast choice when making breakfast the other morning.
In fairness to the lad, he did try to get out a lot sooner.
June 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In fairness to the lad, he did try to get out a lot sooner.
I can think of something worse. A cruise with Justin. ##TheArchers
May 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I can think of something worse. A cruise with Justin. ##TheArchers
Helen: "You're still thinking about the bad news, aren't you?"
PS. Can't Clarrie have a retirement? She's 71 in May.
PS. Can't Clarrie have a retirement? She's 71 in May.
March 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Helen: "You're still thinking about the bad news, aren't you?"
PS. Can't Clarrie have a retirement? She's 71 in May.
PS. Can't Clarrie have a retirement? She's 71 in May.
Rex and Kirsty, this wouldn't have happened if we'd got the beavers. #TheArchers
a man in a leather jacket is standing in front of a building and making a funny face .
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February 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Rex and Kirsty, this wouldn't have happened if we'd got the beavers. #TheArchers
I preferred their earlier stuff, you know, before they sold out and played Felpersham Arts Centre.
January 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I preferred their earlier stuff, you know, before they sold out and played Felpersham Arts Centre.
I was possibly 17 when PC&L was originally released. Inexplicably, I'd given away my original copy of it when I was in my post-PhD move every 12-months phase of my life.
January 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I was possibly 17 when PC&L was originally released. Inexplicably, I'd given away my original copy of it when I was in my post-PhD move every 12-months phase of my life.
Leftfield gig sounds fun.
I saw Mogwai at ULU Malet St, and I did wonder if that was the gig that was finally going to induce some sort of fit.
GSYBE louder?
I saw Mogwai at ULU Malet St, and I did wonder if that was the gig that was finally going to induce some sort of fit.
GSYBE louder?
January 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Leftfield gig sounds fun.
I saw Mogwai at ULU Malet St, and I did wonder if that was the gig that was finally going to induce some sort of fit.
GSYBE louder?
I saw Mogwai at ULU Malet St, and I did wonder if that was the gig that was finally going to induce some sort of fit.
GSYBE louder?
I think it was my favourite of theirs. Always liked the initial mini LP with Helicon 2 on it. But the last few months, I've been listening to CODY more.
I do love Mogwai fears Satan, though.
I do love Mogwai fears Satan, though.
January 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I think it was my favourite of theirs. Always liked the initial mini LP with Helicon 2 on it. But the last few months, I've been listening to CODY more.
I do love Mogwai fears Satan, though.
I do love Mogwai fears Satan, though.