BBC News still going on about Rachel Reeves “lying” this morning. But they’re not biased.
December 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
BBC News still going on about Rachel Reeves “lying” this morning. But they’re not biased.
As far as I can make out, the media are now furious with the Chancellor because the public finances are stronger than they thought they were.
November 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
As far as I can make out, the media are now furious with the Chancellor because the public finances are stronger than they thought they were.
It shouldn’t be forgotten that Sir Tom Stoppard who is now being acclaimed as “one of Britain’s greatest playwrights” came here as a refugee.
November 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
It shouldn’t be forgotten that Sir Tom Stoppard who is now being acclaimed as “one of Britain’s greatest playwrights” came here as a refugee.
Seeing Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia at the National in 1993 remains one of the best theatre experiences I’ve had. Coincidentally it’s being revived at the Old Vic in January.
November 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Seeing Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia at the National in 1993 remains one of the best theatre experiences I’ve had. Coincidentally it’s being revived at the Old Vic in January.
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned:
The one where the driver’s window dropped down inside the door.
The one that fell apart on the M5.
The one that rotted in a field.
The one that filled with water.
The one that doesn’t start.
The one where the driver’s window dropped down inside the door.
The one that fell apart on the M5.
The one that rotted in a field.
The one that filled with water.
The one that doesn’t start.
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned
FIAT Cinquecento Sporting
Citroën BX
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Toyota GR Yaris
FIAT Cinquecento Sporting
Citroën BX
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
Mercedes-Benz 300TD
Toyota GR Yaris
This is more like it.
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you've owned
Saab 900i
Porsche 944 s2
Ford Puma (the proper one, the coupe)
Toyota MR2 MK1
Ford Escort Calypso
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you've owned
Saab 900i
Porsche 944 s2
Ford Puma (the proper one, the coupe)
Toyota MR2 MK1
Ford Escort Calypso
November 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Introduce yourself with 5 cars you’ve owned:
The one where the driver’s window dropped down inside the door.
The one that fell apart on the M5.
The one that rotted in a field.
The one that filled with water.
The one that doesn’t start.
The one where the driver’s window dropped down inside the door.
The one that fell apart on the M5.
The one that rotted in a field.
The one that filled with water.
The one that doesn’t start.
We had a fashion shoot in the office today. As you'd hope, a model needed a nap in the kitchen and the place stank of cigarettes. Bless them.
November 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
We had a fashion shoot in the office today. As you'd hope, a model needed a nap in the kitchen and the place stank of cigarettes. Bless them.
Reposted by Rob Bingham
November 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I just had to open the boot of the car to look for a book and a gang of students saw the secret library. I hope they’re not the sort of students who crave books.
November 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I just had to open the boot of the car to look for a book and a gang of students saw the secret library. I hope they’re not the sort of students who crave books.
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.
The Buggles
Divine
Pussy Riot
Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Yazoo
I doubt anyone else in the world has seen that combination (or would want to).
The Buggles
Divine
Pussy Riot
Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Yazoo
I doubt anyone else in the world has seen that combination (or would want to).
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.
The Communards (first)
Jeff Buckley (tiny space in Portsmouth)
REM (best)
Morrissey (most, though not for quite some time)
The Clientele (tonight)
The Communards (first)
Jeff Buckley (tiny space in Portsmouth)
REM (best)
Morrissey (most, though not for quite some time)
The Clientele (tonight)
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
Elvis Costello and the Attractions
Pulp
Suzanne Vega
Madonna
Art of Noise/Propaganda
Elvis Costello and the Attractions
Pulp
Suzanne Vega
Madonna
Art of Noise/Propaganda
November 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.
The Buggles
Divine
Pussy Riot
Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Yazoo
I doubt anyone else in the world has seen that combination (or would want to).
The Buggles
Divine
Pussy Riot
Sigue Sigue Sputnik
Yazoo
I doubt anyone else in the world has seen that combination (or would want to).
Odd that the cut of the cash ISA level to £12,000 to encourage younger people to buy shares is being reported as a bad thing. Over time you're going to make more money investing in the stock market than by sticking cash in the bank.
November 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Odd that the cut of the cash ISA level to £12,000 to encourage younger people to buy shares is being reported as a bad thing. Over time you're going to make more money investing in the stock market than by sticking cash in the bank.
Along the same lines as my tweet about the tide turning against Farage, this could be the Arsenal team that wins the Champions League.
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Along the same lines as my tweet about the tide turning against Farage, this could be the Arsenal team that wins the Champions League.
I famously know nothing about cars. How are they going to calculate this pay-per-mile for electric vehicles? Surely people will lie if it is self-reporting?
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I famously know nothing about cars. How are they going to calculate this pay-per-mile for electric vehicles? Surely people will lie if it is self-reporting?
Outrageous bitchiness at the despatch box from Badenoch. This should be the end of her.
November 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Outrageous bitchiness at the despatch box from Badenoch. This should be the end of her.
Even more reason to abolish the OBR now.
November 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Even more reason to abolish the OBR now.
So much has been pre-announced that the Budget speech is only going to last five seconds. “A penny on beer and fags. See the media for the rest.”
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
So much has been pre-announced that the Budget speech is only going to last five seconds. “A penny on beer and fags. See the media for the rest.”
Many years ago, when the boy was learning French at school, I set the dishwasher to speak French. It just asked me to “Vérifier l'arrivée de l'eau”.
November 25, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Many years ago, when the boy was learning French at school, I set the dishwasher to speak French. It just asked me to “Vérifier l'arrivée de l'eau”.
“The problem with those food waste bags that decompose is that sometimes they decompose before you’ve filled them.”, he says, scooping a mound of rotten vegetables and teabags from the kitchen floor.
November 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“The problem with those food waste bags that decompose is that sometimes they decompose before you’ve filled them.”, he says, scooping a mound of rotten vegetables and teabags from the kitchen floor.
I probably shouldn’t say this but I get the feeling the tide is turning against Farage.
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I probably shouldn’t say this but I get the feeling the tide is turning against Farage.
I’ve been to the Kentish Town Recycling Centre twice today. People get OBEs for less.
November 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I’ve been to the Kentish Town Recycling Centre twice today. People get OBEs for less.
10 years since Blackstar. Goddamn, you’re looking old.
November 20, 2025 at 11:26 PM
10 years since Blackstar. Goddamn, you’re looking old.
We lived through this and some people think things are bad now.
November 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We lived through this and some people think things are bad now.
I can’t get over how good Lambrini Girls were last night in London. If you get a chance to see them, take it.
November 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I can’t get over how good Lambrini Girls were last night in London. If you get a chance to see them, take it.
Petition to rename either the EHRC or the ECHR because it’s just too confusing.
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Petition to rename either the EHRC or the ECHR because it’s just too confusing.
The CEO of WH Smith resigned yesterday and the share price went up 7%. That’ll look good on the CV.
November 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The CEO of WH Smith resigned yesterday and the share price went up 7%. That’ll look good on the CV.
Lambrini Girls were magnificent at the Forum tonight.
November 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Lambrini Girls were magnificent at the Forum tonight.