Helen Lovatt
@helenlovatt.bsky.social
Professor of Classics at Nottingham, writing, cats, brass banding, flowers. Power of Sadness, Latin Epic, Argonauts crossing. She/they. Legally blind
It’s very hard for (young?) people not to believe their problems (ideas?) are new and completely unique
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
It’s very hard for (young?) people not to believe their problems (ideas?) are new and completely unique
Another one that impressed me in this regard was The Devil’s Hour
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Another one that impressed me in this regard was The Devil’s Hour
Crime dramas too. They’re not all in mansions. Tbh most of the young people I see about the place look impossibly attractive nowadays. It’s expected of them 😞
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Crime dramas too. They’re not all in mansions. Tbh most of the young people I see about the place look impossibly attractive nowadays. It’s expected of them 😞
UK gritty realism is stronger, cf Sheffield in Doctor Who, East Enders www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What is it like living next door to Albert Square?
Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
UK gritty realism is stronger, cf Sheffield in Doctor Who, East Enders www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I’m watching Gilmore Girls and the ‘poor’ house is massive and also beautiful. The ‘potting shed’ is also pretty nice. Cf Susie’s flat in Marvellous Mrs Maisel, or the poor people pods in Upload.
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I’m watching Gilmore Girls and the ‘poor’ house is massive and also beautiful. The ‘potting shed’ is also pretty nice. Cf Susie’s flat in Marvellous Mrs Maisel, or the poor people pods in Upload.
I’ve tagged Hachette Audio on the other place. Who knows?
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I’ve tagged Hachette Audio on the other place. Who knows?
If it was the last book, I’d be sorted with Hailimi Mercedes Jaya Bristol and her team.
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If it was the last book, I’d be sorted with Hailimi Mercedes Jaya Bristol and her team.
That would be amazing!
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
That would be amazing!
Or - not sure which. Could go very differently.
two girls are sitting on a couch eating pizza and one has a shirt that says " raw metal rules "
Alt: two girls are sitting on a couch eating pizza and one has a shirt that says " raw metal rules " Gilmore Girls!
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Or - not sure which. Could go very differently.
Thank you! I’m assuming regional copyright issue. Robot kindle narration just not the same.
November 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Thank you! I’m assuming regional copyright issue. Robot kindle narration just not the same.
What will happen to the redundant staff? Many will leave the productive work force. Maybe some might become MPs??
November 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
What will happen to the redundant staff? Many will leave the productive work force. Maybe some might become MPs??
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Peter Swallow (Lab) asks about protecting smaller subjects. JS: universities should be thinking first about how to protect student choice. Mentions extra payment for costly subjects. [No joy for modern languages here alas]. Refrain is that HEIs pride themselves on autonomy so are responsible. 10/n
November 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Peter Swallow (Lab) asks about protecting smaller subjects. JS: universities should be thinking first about how to protect student choice. Mentions extra payment for costly subjects. [No joy for modern languages here alas]. Refrain is that HEIs pride themselves on autonomy so are responsible. 10/n