Jonathan Ervine
@jonathanervine.bsky.social
Senior lecturer in French at Bangor University. Author of 'Humour in Contemporary France' and publications about comedy, cinema and sport in France. From Scotland and powered by porridge. https://linktr.ee/jonathan_ervine
Another photo of fantastic Christmas decorations in Bangor... 🌲⛄🎅
November 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Another photo of fantastic Christmas decorations in Bangor... 🌲⛄🎅
Prolonged a tradition by going on a football-themed run during @FB_Collective conference. Ran to a mural celebrating Patrick O'Connell, former Belfast Celtic player who played important role at Barcelona in 1930s.
November 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Prolonged a tradition by going on a football-themed run during @FB_Collective conference. Ran to a mural celebrating Patrick O'Connell, former Belfast Celtic player who played important role at Barcelona in 1930s.
Interested in sport and cinema in France and fancy a #BlackFriday special offer? My forthcoming book French Sports Films: Visions of Masculinity is available to order from @routledgebooks.bsky.social with a 25% discount.
French Sports Films: Visions of Masculinity
Examining French sports films from a cinematic and socio-cultural perspective, this book takes a close look at the characteristics that separate French sports films from Hollywood sports films and sports films produced in other countries and asks what those characteristics can tell us about wider French culture and society.
Focusing in particular on depictions of masculinity in French sports films and how they have evolved over time, this book argues that recent decades have seen a shift away fr
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November 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Interested in sport and cinema in France and fancy a #BlackFriday special offer? My forthcoming book French Sports Films: Visions of Masculinity is available to order from @routledgebooks.bsky.social with a 25% discount.
This week I'm off to the @footballcollective.bsky.social conference in Belfast. I'll be presenting a paper about my research on contemporary French sports films.
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This week I'm off to the @footballcollective.bsky.social conference in Belfast. I'll be presenting a paper about my research on contemporary French sports films.
Love the Christmas decorations on Bangor High Street, which I saw for the first time today.
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Love the Christmas decorations on Bangor High Street, which I saw for the first time today.
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This #Movember, we're highlighting the hidden struggles of professional footballers ⚽❤️🩹
Despite their success on the pitch, many suffer in silence with mental health challenges, reluctant to seek help. It's time for clubs to step up with better support: spr.ly/60067pi8n
Despite their success on the pitch, many suffer in silence with mental health challenges, reluctant to seek help. It's time for clubs to step up with better support: spr.ly/60067pi8n
November 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This #Movember, we're highlighting the hidden struggles of professional footballers ⚽❤️🩹
Despite their success on the pitch, many suffer in silence with mental health challenges, reluctant to seek help. It's time for clubs to step up with better support: spr.ly/60067pi8n
Despite their success on the pitch, many suffer in silence with mental health challenges, reluctant to seek help. It's time for clubs to step up with better support: spr.ly/60067pi8n
Is it wrong to put up Christmas decorations in your office before the start of December? Asking for a friend.
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Is it wrong to put up Christmas decorations in your office before the start of December? Asking for a friend.
Enjoyed listening to this. Recently read the book and would definitely recommend it.
NEW PODCAST 🎙️
@simonbinns.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new book about Red Star Paris
✅ Founded by Jules Rimet, of World Cup fame
✅ Famously left-wing fanbase
✅ Electric matchday experience
Stream open.spotify.com/episode/0LSm...
Or download wherever you get your podcasts!
Taster…
@simonbinns.bsky.social joins me to discuss his new book about Red Star Paris
✅ Founded by Jules Rimet, of World Cup fame
✅ Famously left-wing fanbase
✅ Electric matchday experience
Stream open.spotify.com/episode/0LSm...
Or download wherever you get your podcasts!
Taster…
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Enjoyed listening to this. Recently read the book and would definitely recommend it.
When I got to my office, it looked like the lizard from Barcelona's Parc Güell was about to eat its way through a series of French presidents. De Gaulle looked to be particularly at risk.
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 AM
When I got to my office, it looked like the lizard from Barcelona's Parc Güell was about to eat its way through a series of French presidents. De Gaulle looked to be particularly at risk.
What a goal and what a night. I was still at school last time the Scotland men's team qualified for the World Cup. I am now balding and in the second half of my forties. But *very* happy. 🏴⚽
The BBC Scotland commentary for Kenny McLean’s halfway line goal is glorious. Stuff of dreams. 🔥
Congratulations #Scotland, see you at the World Cup.
Congratulations #Scotland, see you at the World Cup.
November 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
What a goal and what a night. I was still at school last time the Scotland men's team qualified for the World Cup. I am now balding and in the second half of my forties. But *very* happy. 🏴⚽
Very excited that my new book is coming out a month today!
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Very excited that my new book is coming out a month today!
What I imagine happens when someone rings Octopus to discuss their latest energy bill...
an octopus is sitting in front of a computer
ALT: an octopus is sitting in front of a computer
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November 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
What I imagine happens when someone rings Octopus to discuss their latest energy bill...
Stop the Closure of Film Studies at Uni of Leicester - Sign the Petition! c.org/6hgjd9BwrM
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Stop the Closure of Film Studies at Uni of Leicester
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November 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Just watched this fantastic documentary about the World Porridge Making Championship.
#TheGoldenSpurtle serves up a much-needed dose of charm 🥣
Watch the BIFA-longlisted doc at home on Apple TV, YouTube, Sky Store, Prime Video and Rakuten TV (UK & Ireland). www.goldenspurtle.film
Watch the BIFA-longlisted doc at home on Apple TV, YouTube, Sky Store, Prime Video and Rakuten TV (UK & Ireland). www.goldenspurtle.film
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Just watched this fantastic documentary about the World Porridge Making Championship.
Enjoyed reading this article about a German art museum where visitors are shown round by a performance artist who plays the role of a grumpy guide
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‘I try to make them feel as ignorant as possible’: German museum’s ‘grumpy guide’ is surprise hit
Performance artist’s aggressive art historian shouts at visitors and insults curators – and his tours are sold out
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November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Enjoyed reading this article about a German art museum where visitors are shown round by a performance artist who plays the role of a grumpy guide
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Really identify with what US economist Richard E. Thaler says about joys of doing academic research in his book 'Misbehaving: the Making of Behavioral Economics'. He talks of "the freedom to think about almost anything I find interesting and still get to call it work".
November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Really identify with what US economist Richard E. Thaler says about joys of doing academic research in his book 'Misbehaving: the Making of Behavioral Economics'. He talks of "the freedom to think about almost anything I find interesting and still get to call it work".
Save Modern Languages courses at the University of Leicester - Sign the Petition! c.org/xPMQsB26wT
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Save Modern Languages courses at the University of Leicester
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November 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham! - Sign the Petition! c.org/zgXTYKQgYS
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Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
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November 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham! - Sign the Petition! c.org/zgXTYKQgYS
I'm really enjoying this new book about iconic French football club Red Star.
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I'm really enjoying this new book about iconic French football club Red Star.
Enjoyed listening to this and looking forward to reading the book
NEW PODCAST 🎙️
My guest is BBC journalist @alexbysouth.bsky.social, whose new book covers his search for the soul of football.
Topics include:
🇫🇷 Red Star (Paris)
🇩🇪 Babelsberg
🇮🇹 Refugee football in Napoli
...and much more...
Download/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Here's a taster...
My guest is BBC journalist @alexbysouth.bsky.social, whose new book covers his search for the soul of football.
Topics include:
🇫🇷 Red Star (Paris)
🇩🇪 Babelsberg
🇮🇹 Refugee football in Napoli
...and much more...
Download/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Here's a taster...
November 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Enjoyed listening to this and looking forward to reading the book
Enjoyed a stroll around Caernarfon
November 9, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Enjoyed a stroll around Caernarfon
Enjoyed starting the day by heading out into the Ogwen Valley on this week's long run.
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Enjoyed starting the day by heading out into the Ogwen Valley on this week's long run.
Enjoyed another visit to the National Football Museum in Manchester this week, especially their exhibition Black in the Game. It tells a fascinating story of the history of players of black heritage in UK football.
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Enjoyed another visit to the National Football Museum in Manchester this week, especially their exhibition Black in the Game. It tells a fascinating story of the history of players of black heritage in UK football.
An archive image of Halloween 1985 in North East Fife
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
An archive image of Halloween 1985 in North East Fife
Older son's homework for next week includes creating a booklet about the Beatles. There are currently a few blank pages. I've suggested he just submits it as it is and says they're his tribute to the White Album.
November 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Older son's homework for next week includes creating a booklet about the Beatles. There are currently a few blank pages. I've suggested he just submits it as it is and says they're his tribute to the White Album.