Simon Fellowes
@simonfspeak.bsky.social
Paperback writer. Former singer.
Went to Loftus Rd yesterday. Helterskelter football. Ball in the air most of the time. But good fun. Came home to watch Liverpool v Leeds. Technically on a different level, but what a bore.
January 2, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Went to Loftus Rd yesterday. Helterskelter football. Ball in the air most of the time. But good fun. Came home to watch Liverpool v Leeds. Technically on a different level, but what a bore.
If this appalling night club fire had happened in the third world it would have got only minor news coverage in the UK media.
January 2, 2026 at 7:12 AM
If this appalling night club fire had happened in the third world it would have got only minor news coverage in the UK media.
Mamdani’s mayoral acceptance speech a mix of the oratorical and the inclusive. Most MAGA Americans wouldn’t have had a clue what or to whom he was referring to half the time.
January 1, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Mamdani’s mayoral acceptance speech a mix of the oratorical and the inclusive. Most MAGA Americans wouldn’t have had a clue what or to whom he was referring to half the time.
Think this might actually be the headline of the day: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/w...
Most of Iran Shuts Down as Government Grapples With Protests and Economy
www.nytimes.com
January 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Think this might actually be the headline of the day: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/w...
Some claim Republicans are hoping to bury Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s testimony about Jan 6 but many people will be kicking their heels on NY day looking for something to read. So here goes: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/31/takeaways-jack-smith-congressional-testimony-00708747
January 1, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Some claim Republicans are hoping to bury Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s testimony about Jan 6 but many people will be kicking their heels on NY day looking for something to read. So here goes: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/31/takeaways-jack-smith-congressional-testimony-00708747
Yes it’s as good as I hoped if not better. https://youtu.be/AkoX8Cnp68E?si=4JmFsBBwC2OrB21y
December 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Yes it’s as good as I hoped if not better. https://youtu.be/AkoX8Cnp68E?si=4JmFsBBwC2OrB21y
We're at the turkey curry stage now.
December 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
We're at the turkey curry stage now.
Seems we we’re always suspicious of computer technology. https://youtu.be/7pnsxmU1Amw?si=mwR0GxjjcdJjUtyH
December 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Seems we we’re always suspicious of computer technology. https://youtu.be/7pnsxmU1Amw?si=mwR0GxjjcdJjUtyH
“Margaret Trudeau, Jackie O
Madame Nhu and Bridget Bardot…” https://youtu.be/ZAgr2AmHvlc?si=t68xspb2VAcYdSoH
Madame Nhu and Bridget Bardot…” https://youtu.be/ZAgr2AmHvlc?si=t68xspb2VAcYdSoH
December 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
“Margaret Trudeau, Jackie O
Madame Nhu and Bridget Bardot…” https://youtu.be/ZAgr2AmHvlc?si=t68xspb2VAcYdSoH
Madame Nhu and Bridget Bardot…” https://youtu.be/ZAgr2AmHvlc?si=t68xspb2VAcYdSoH
December 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
At least there hasn’t been a world war but still, not a great first 25 years of a new century. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/dec/27/the-sight-of-it-is-still-shocking-46-photos-that-tell-the-story-of-the-century-so-far
December 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
At least there hasn’t been a world war but still, not a great first 25 years of a new century. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/dec/27/the-sight-of-it-is-still-shocking-46-photos-that-tell-the-story-of-the-century-so-far
You would think in this day and age they might have designed an artificial always perfect cricket pitch to avoid the debacle of the last few days. What other sport allows the playing surface to determine an international match outcome?
December 28, 2025 at 5:54 AM
You would think in this day and age they might have designed an artificial always perfect cricket pitch to avoid the debacle of the last few days. What other sport allows the playing surface to determine an international match outcome?
With Putin launching more drone attacks on Ukraine, check out this remarkable film report from Sky’s John Sparks from the frontline. https://youtu.be/mnIukgG8fNs?si=tdEoOC2IAhGWlevp
December 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
With Putin launching more drone attacks on Ukraine, check out this remarkable film report from Sky’s John Sparks from the frontline. https://youtu.be/mnIukgG8fNs?si=tdEoOC2IAhGWlevp
Had a lovely day with an old friend I’ve known for 40 years who suddenly tells me he went to primary school in Bromley with David Bowie. They were best friends. He’s never mentioned it before!
December 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Had a lovely day with an old friend I’ve known for 40 years who suddenly tells me he went to primary school in Bromley with David Bowie. They were best friends. He’s never mentioned it before!
Wouldn’t it be great if for once there was a TV Rockumentary with some dissenting points of view.
December 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Wouldn’t it be great if for once there was a TV Rockumentary with some dissenting points of view.
Life wouldn’t be the same without waking up to yet another TMS post mortem.
December 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Life wouldn’t be the same without waking up to yet another TMS post mortem.
This was a suitably laconic movie for Xmas Eve. https://youtu.be/AWokrf6yeEU?si=PTDubWSfUWzB2iZM
December 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This was a suitably laconic movie for Xmas Eve. https://youtu.be/AWokrf6yeEU?si=PTDubWSfUWzB2iZM
One decent Xmas movie. https://youtu.be/AhKLpJmHhIg
December 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
One decent Xmas movie. https://youtu.be/AhKLpJmHhIg
Prince Andrew - what a sleaze. And for decades the British Media happily went along with it, calling him ‘Randy Andy’. Begs the question, what else do they know about the Royals?
December 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Prince Andrew - what a sleaze. And for decades the British Media happily went along with it, calling him ‘Randy Andy’. Begs the question, what else do they know about the Royals?
Yes you can accuse the BBC for patting its own back, but listening to the interviews and chats with Melvyn Bragg on #r4today does remind you of all that would be lost if the licence fee was abolished. Where are the arts programmes on ITV these days for example?
December 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Yes you can accuse the BBC for patting its own back, but listening to the interviews and chats with Melvyn Bragg on #r4today does remind you of all that would be lost if the licence fee was abolished. Where are the arts programmes on ITV these days for example?
Recommended. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/may/20/a-simple-accident-review-jafar-panahi-iran
December 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Seems the only way for big budget movies to cut through these days is to start their promotional campaign some six months before the film’s release. It like a poker player going all in.
December 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Seems the only way for big budget movies to cut through these days is to start their promotional campaign some six months before the film’s release. It like a poker player going all in.
Thought Sainsbury’s would be quieter today for the Xmas shop. Wrong.
December 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Thought Sainsbury’s would be quieter today for the Xmas shop. Wrong.
New blog post on the question of whether there'll be anything left of The American Dream by the time the next US election comes around. open.substack.com/pub/simonfsp...
THE AMERICAN DREAM
When all is reduced to rubble, what next?
open.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
New blog post on the question of whether there'll be anything left of The American Dream by the time the next US election comes around. open.substack.com/pub/simonfsp...