Duncan Batey
@duncanbatey.bsky.social
is allegedly a gracefully ageing rocker whose life was demolished in a freak meditation accident back when he was a computer scientist
but also very definitely a singer-songwriter and t'ai-chi enthusiast based in Glastonbury, UK
duncanbatey.bandcamp.com
but also very definitely a singer-songwriter and t'ai-chi enthusiast based in Glastonbury, UK
duncanbatey.bandcamp.com
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It's amazing how often I have cause to post this cartoon of mine. Two armchairs vulgarly roasting each other.
November 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It's amazing how often I have cause to post this cartoon of mine. Two armchairs vulgarly roasting each other.
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It's Monday again and today I'm still reading "Severed Streets" by Paul Cornell
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
November 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
It's Monday again and today I'm still reading "Severed Streets" by Paul Cornell
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
What book(s) are you reading this week?
💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR
alt text in images please
I love Pulp, Jarvis Cocker is a living legend and all that, but I can't help feeling that their new cover of Johnny Cash's "When The Man Comes Around" is just... a terrible mistake, all round.
November 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I love Pulp, Jarvis Cocker is a living legend and all that, but I can't help feeling that their new cover of Johnny Cash's "When The Man Comes Around" is just... a terrible mistake, all round.
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I (JW) wrote some words about Mani over on the Patreon page - free to read, if you're interested in this kind of thing.
www.patreon.com/posts/144285...
www.patreon.com/posts/144285...
In memoriam - Mani | J. Willgoose, Esq. / Public Service Broadcasting
Get more from J. Willgoose, Esq. / Public Service Broadcasting on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I (JW) wrote some words about Mani over on the Patreon page - free to read, if you're interested in this kind of thing.
www.patreon.com/posts/144285...
www.patreon.com/posts/144285...
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It is #DoctorWhoDay, after all ...
OK I'm going to do 6 x A3 signed prints of this for £60 including P&P. If you're interested, reply here or DM me.
November 23, 2025 at 3:34 PM
It is #DoctorWhoDay, after all ...
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Groak [grohk]
(v.)
-Staring at someone while they eat, in the hope that they will offer you some food.
(n.)
-A wistful look on any article greatly desired.
Used in a sentence:
“The ambrosial redolence wafting from the delightsome smorgasbord had my pups groaking throughout the holiday repast.”
(v.)
-Staring at someone while they eat, in the hope that they will offer you some food.
(n.)
-A wistful look on any article greatly desired.
Used in a sentence:
“The ambrosial redolence wafting from the delightsome smorgasbord had my pups groaking throughout the holiday repast.”
November 23, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Groak [grohk]
(v.)
-Staring at someone while they eat, in the hope that they will offer you some food.
(n.)
-A wistful look on any article greatly desired.
Used in a sentence:
“The ambrosial redolence wafting from the delightsome smorgasbord had my pups groaking throughout the holiday repast.”
(v.)
-Staring at someone while they eat, in the hope that they will offer you some food.
(n.)
-A wistful look on any article greatly desired.
Used in a sentence:
“The ambrosial redolence wafting from the delightsome smorgasbord had my pups groaking throughout the holiday repast.”
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Just one review of my 2026 Glastonbury calendar. Many more reviews on my website in case you can't decide whether to get one.
"Beautiful photography it’s always a pleasure to have a bit of Glastonbury Tor in the home. It brightens up every month"
www.visionsofsomerset.co.uk/product-page...
"Beautiful photography it’s always a pleasure to have a bit of Glastonbury Tor in the home. It brightens up every month"
www.visionsofsomerset.co.uk/product-page...
November 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Just one review of my 2026 Glastonbury calendar. Many more reviews on my website in case you can't decide whether to get one.
"Beautiful photography it’s always a pleasure to have a bit of Glastonbury Tor in the home. It brightens up every month"
www.visionsofsomerset.co.uk/product-page...
"Beautiful photography it’s always a pleasure to have a bit of Glastonbury Tor in the home. It brightens up every month"
www.visionsofsomerset.co.uk/product-page...
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Absolutely terrific piece by Naomi. If you have the slightest of feelings for The Beatles this will resonate.
I flew to Canada this week to go to a Paul McCartney concert and I wrote about it here:
open.substack.com/pub/naomiald...
open.substack.com/pub/naomiald...
going through hell, keeping going
on art, grief, and the emotional heroism of just bloody keeping on making your work
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Absolutely terrific piece by Naomi. If you have the slightest of feelings for The Beatles this will resonate.
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"The Mirror" The puddle is back! Photo taken in Glastonbury about 45 minutes before sunrise this morning.
November 23, 2025 at 9:24 AM
"The Mirror" The puddle is back! Photo taken in Glastonbury about 45 minutes before sunrise this morning.
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An important update and a celebration
scifibulletin.com/2025/11/23/s...
scifibulletin.com/2025/11/23/s...
SFB update – and a Happy Birthday
Just a quick update to note that the SFB offices are moving this weekend, and the site will only be updated with automatic preset stories between Sunday 23rd and Wednesday 26th November. But can…
scifibulletin.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
An important update and a celebration
scifibulletin.com/2025/11/23/s...
scifibulletin.com/2025/11/23/s...
Happy Doctor Who Day to all who celebrate! ✨💫
November 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happy Doctor Who Day to all who celebrate! ✨💫
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Best backstage toilet I’ve seen for a while…
November 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Best backstage toilet I’ve seen for a while…
One of my favourites.
Scurryfunge [SKUR-ee-funj]
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
November 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
One of my favourites.
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Scurryfunge [SKUR-ee-funj]
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Scurryfunge [SKUR-ee-funj]
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
(v.)
- To rush around cleaning the house when company is on their way over.
(n.)
- The act of rushing to clean one’s home in preparation for impending company.
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Frozen Dawn. It is raining today so one from sunrise yesterday morning.
November 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Frozen Dawn. It is raining today so one from sunrise yesterday morning.
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I’m heading to Southampton tonight for my tour show - 8pm start at the Attic. Come along for some satirical laughs (and guaranteed no mention of the Ashes) theatticsouthampton.co.uk/products/mat...
Matt Green Stand up Comedy Tour- Saturday 22nd November
Matt Green stand up comedy tour in Southampton Saturday 22nd November online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics
theatticsouthampton.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I’m heading to Southampton tonight for my tour show - 8pm start at the Attic. Come along for some satirical laughs (and guaranteed no mention of the Ashes) theatticsouthampton.co.uk/products/mat...
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OK. Please. Can my American friends here explain to me how Trump has not been removed from office?
Surely even Republicans will know that referring to a woman as 'Piggy' is beyond normal.
He's derranged and out of control.
And that's before we get to the geo politics etc.
Help me understand.
Surely even Republicans will know that referring to a woman as 'Piggy' is beyond normal.
He's derranged and out of control.
And that's before we get to the geo politics etc.
Help me understand.
November 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
OK. Please. Can my American friends here explain to me how Trump has not been removed from office?
Surely even Republicans will know that referring to a woman as 'Piggy' is beyond normal.
He's derranged and out of control.
And that's before we get to the geo politics etc.
Help me understand.
Surely even Republicans will know that referring to a woman as 'Piggy' is beyond normal.
He's derranged and out of control.
And that's before we get to the geo politics etc.
Help me understand.
Doctor of Philosophy reunited with thesis after nigh-on 30 years. At the time I never wanted to see it again, I just wanted to run off for a life of excitement, adventure and really wild things. Now it seems there is powerful sentimental value to the evidence that I once did A Very Difficult Thing.
November 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Doctor of Philosophy reunited with thesis after nigh-on 30 years. At the time I never wanted to see it again, I just wanted to run off for a life of excitement, adventure and really wild things. Now it seems there is powerful sentimental value to the evidence that I once did A Very Difficult Thing.
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Extract from 'An Infinite Number of Monkeys: the Early Years'
Extract from 'An Infinite Number of Monkeys: the Early Years'
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"akld;mfpkowmmv.v,, doigj oij,af,.gmjs[oidmgoij[oic jocjqdgfaksdmg[ain.c,f-o”
Extract from 'An Infinite Number of Monkeys: the Early Years'
Extract from 'An Infinite Number of Monkeys: the Early Years'
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Sun coming through the archway tonight at sunset. Have a fabulous weekend everyone.
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Sun coming through the archway tonight at sunset. Have a fabulous weekend everyone.
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One actor. Every character. Mitch Benn brings Dickens to life in this electrifying one man performance.
#AChristmasCarol #OneManShow #ChristmasShow #ChristmasReels #FestiveReels #Dickens #LondonTheatre #UKTheatre #TheatreReels #TrendingReels #ViralReels #StageMagic #Storytelling #LivePerformance
#AChristmasCarol #OneManShow #ChristmasShow #ChristmasReels #FestiveReels #Dickens #LondonTheatre #UKTheatre #TheatreReels #TrendingReels #ViralReels #StageMagic #Storytelling #LivePerformance
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
One actor. Every character. Mitch Benn brings Dickens to life in this electrifying one man performance.
#AChristmasCarol #OneManShow #ChristmasShow #ChristmasReels #FestiveReels #Dickens #LondonTheatre #UKTheatre #TheatreReels #TrendingReels #ViralReels #StageMagic #Storytelling #LivePerformance
#AChristmasCarol #OneManShow #ChristmasShow #ChristmasReels #FestiveReels #Dickens #LondonTheatre #UKTheatre #TheatreReels #TrendingReels #ViralReels #StageMagic #Storytelling #LivePerformance
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LONDON! I am thrilled to announce that I’ll be playing acoustic at the Union Chapel on October 10th 2026! Tickets are now available HERE:
www.alttickets.com/robyn-hitchc...
www.alttickets.com/robyn-hitchc...
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
LONDON! I am thrilled to announce that I’ll be playing acoustic at the Union Chapel on October 10th 2026! Tickets are now available HERE:
www.alttickets.com/robyn-hitchc...
www.alttickets.com/robyn-hitchc...
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It is incredible how many stars can be seen even with the light pollution from Glastonbury Town below. Orion just to the left of the tower. Photograph from about 04.30 this morning.
November 21, 2025 at 6:22 AM
It is incredible how many stars can be seen even with the light pollution from Glastonbury Town below. Orion just to the left of the tower. Photograph from about 04.30 this morning.
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Angel Rising. Photograph taken this morning at sunrise in Glastonbury.
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Angel Rising. Photograph taken this morning at sunrise in Glastonbury.