Bobby Seagull MBE
@bobbyseagull.bsky.social
School teacher, Maths Appeal podcast, FT & the i newspaper columnist, West Ham ambassador, author Life-Changing Magic of Numbers
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Absolutely gutted West Ham conceded in stoppage time against Man United. It feels like a loss to be honest, especially when Somerville could have made it 2-0.
However if we continue to play like this, the club has a real shot at survival. A draw against the in-form team in the country is not bad.
However if we continue to play like this, the club has a real shot at survival. A draw against the in-form team in the country is not bad.
February 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Absolutely gutted West Ham conceded in stoppage time against Man United. It feels like a loss to be honest, especially when Somerville could have made it 2-0.
However if we continue to play like this, the club has a real shot at survival. A draw against the in-form team in the country is not bad.
However if we continue to play like this, the club has a real shot at survival. A draw against the in-form team in the country is not bad.
⚒️ West Ham vs Man United 🔴
All eyes on superfan Frank Ilett 👀✂️
He vowed no haircut until Man Utd won 5 straight games. It’s now been 492 days 😳
A United win tonight means the clippers finally come out… and with 1M+ Instagram followers, the internet will be watching 📲🔥
#WestHam #ManUtd
All eyes on superfan Frank Ilett 👀✂️
He vowed no haircut until Man Utd won 5 straight games. It’s now been 492 days 😳
A United win tonight means the clippers finally come out… and with 1M+ Instagram followers, the internet will be watching 📲🔥
#WestHam #ManUtd
February 10, 2026 at 8:47 PM
How much more expensive is life for single people compared to cohabiting couples?
I joined PensionBee's podcast to discuss "singles tax" - additional costs people have to bear as they don't have a partner.
I wrote i paper column on this.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Podcast out soon!
#pensions
I joined PensionBee's podcast to discuss "singles tax" - additional costs people have to bear as they don't have a partner.
I wrote i paper column on this.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Podcast out soon!
#pensions
February 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM
How much more expensive is life for single people compared to cohabiting couples?
I joined PensionBee's podcast to discuss "singles tax" - additional costs people have to bear as they don't have a partner.
I wrote i paper column on this.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Podcast out soon!
#pensions
I joined PensionBee's podcast to discuss "singles tax" - additional costs people have to bear as they don't have a partner.
I wrote i paper column on this.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Podcast out soon!
#pensions
Whenever I visit a new part of town or a different city, one of the first things I do is seek out the local public library 📚✨
Today I’m in between meetings near King’s Cross and spending some time reading and working at Pancras Square Library 🪑💻 A calm, welcoming space in the middle of a busy city.
Today I’m in between meetings near King’s Cross and spending some time reading and working at Pancras Square Library 🪑💻 A calm, welcoming space in the middle of a busy city.
February 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Whenever I visit a new part of town or a different city, one of the first things I do is seek out the local public library 📚✨
Today I’m in between meetings near King’s Cross and spending some time reading and working at Pancras Square Library 🪑💻 A calm, welcoming space in the middle of a busy city.
Today I’m in between meetings near King’s Cross and spending some time reading and working at Pancras Square Library 🪑💻 A calm, welcoming space in the middle of a busy city.
#UniversityChallenge fans 🚨
You have a free Monday night tonight and next week as quizzing postponed for Winter Olympics.
What will you be doing instead?!
You have a free Monday night tonight and next week as quizzing postponed for Winter Olympics.
What will you be doing instead?!
February 9, 2026 at 6:32 PM
#UniversityChallenge fans 🚨
You have a free Monday night tonight and next week as quizzing postponed for Winter Olympics.
What will you be doing instead?!
You have a free Monday night tonight and next week as quizzing postponed for Winter Olympics.
What will you be doing instead?!
🎉 Did you know it’s National Apprenticeship Week? (9–15 Feb 2026)
🎙️ I spoke on LBC about value of apprenticeships.
🚨 Govt announced major reforms to UK apprenticeships:
⚡ Faster approval of new courses
🛠️ Shorter, more flexible training
💷 £725m in funding to create 50,000 new apprenticeship places
🎙️ I spoke on LBC about value of apprenticeships.
🚨 Govt announced major reforms to UK apprenticeships:
⚡ Faster approval of new courses
🛠️ Shorter, more flexible training
💷 £725m in funding to create 50,000 new apprenticeship places
February 9, 2026 at 8:32 AM
🎉 Did you know it’s National Apprenticeship Week? (9–15 Feb 2026)
🎙️ I spoke on LBC about value of apprenticeships.
🚨 Govt announced major reforms to UK apprenticeships:
⚡ Faster approval of new courses
🛠️ Shorter, more flexible training
💷 £725m in funding to create 50,000 new apprenticeship places
🎙️ I spoke on LBC about value of apprenticeships.
🚨 Govt announced major reforms to UK apprenticeships:
⚡ Faster approval of new courses
🛠️ Shorter, more flexible training
💷 £725m in funding to create 50,000 new apprenticeship places
Spending Valentine’s Day single?
I’m hosting "Bored of Dating Apps" Valentine’s Meet-Cute, in collab with iconic French brand La Redoute.
Having participated in Channel 4’s First Dates and Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, I’ve seen first-hand that meaningful connections are still best made offline.
I’m hosting "Bored of Dating Apps" Valentine’s Meet-Cute, in collab with iconic French brand La Redoute.
Having participated in Channel 4’s First Dates and Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, I’ve seen first-hand that meaningful connections are still best made offline.
February 8, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Spending Valentine’s Day single?
I’m hosting "Bored of Dating Apps" Valentine’s Meet-Cute, in collab with iconic French brand La Redoute.
Having participated in Channel 4’s First Dates and Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, I’ve seen first-hand that meaningful connections are still best made offline.
I’m hosting "Bored of Dating Apps" Valentine’s Meet-Cute, in collab with iconic French brand La Redoute.
Having participated in Channel 4’s First Dates and Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, I’ve seen first-hand that meaningful connections are still best made offline.
For those of you who have children or grandchildren, are you worried about them trying to get on the property ladder in future?
As an educator, feels like a really challenging property landscape for young people to enter into.
#property #housing #rent #mortgage #personalfinance
As an educator, feels like a really challenging property landscape for young people to enter into.
#property #housing #rent #mortgage #personalfinance
February 8, 2026 at 2:54 PM
For those of you who have children or grandchildren, are you worried about them trying to get on the property ladder in future?
As an educator, feels like a really challenging property landscape for young people to enter into.
#property #housing #rent #mortgage #personalfinance
As an educator, feels like a really challenging property landscape for young people to enter into.
#property #housing #rent #mortgage #personalfinance
I think I’m starting to believe… 👀⚒️
West Ham fans: feeling the same?
Three wins in four and suddenly we’re looking up the table 📈
Next up: Man Utd at home 🏟️
They’re flying too. Four wins out of four under Carrick 🔥
So the big question…
Can we get anything from this one? 🤔⚽
West Ham fans: feeling the same?
Three wins in four and suddenly we’re looking up the table 📈
Next up: Man Utd at home 🏟️
They’re flying too. Four wins out of four under Carrick 🔥
So the big question…
Can we get anything from this one? 🤔⚽
February 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM
I think I’m starting to believe… 👀⚒️
West Ham fans: feeling the same?
Three wins in four and suddenly we’re looking up the table 📈
Next up: Man Utd at home 🏟️
They’re flying too. Four wins out of four under Carrick 🔥
So the big question…
Can we get anything from this one? 🤔⚽
West Ham fans: feeling the same?
Three wins in four and suddenly we’re looking up the table 📈
Next up: Man Utd at home 🏟️
They’re flying too. Four wins out of four under Carrick 🔥
So the big question…
Can we get anything from this one? 🤔⚽
Yes, I’m a total maths nerd, no point hiding it! 🤓
I got way more excited than I should have seeing number 27 on a McDonald’s packet. My favorite cube number right now (3^3 = 27 just feels right, doesn't it?) ✨
Bonus: Which London Underground or train line I’m on based on the seat pattern? 🚇👇
I got way more excited than I should have seeing number 27 on a McDonald’s packet. My favorite cube number right now (3^3 = 27 just feels right, doesn't it?) ✨
Bonus: Which London Underground or train line I’m on based on the seat pattern? 🚇👇
February 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Yes, I’m a total maths nerd, no point hiding it! 🤓
I got way more excited than I should have seeing number 27 on a McDonald’s packet. My favorite cube number right now (3^3 = 27 just feels right, doesn't it?) ✨
Bonus: Which London Underground or train line I’m on based on the seat pattern? 🚇👇
I got way more excited than I should have seeing number 27 on a McDonald’s packet. My favorite cube number right now (3^3 = 27 just feels right, doesn't it?) ✨
Bonus: Which London Underground or train line I’m on based on the seat pattern? 🚇👇
Have any questions, experiences or horror stories about renting or trying to buy a home? 😬💸
“An Englishman’s home is his castle” 🏰 from 1604, rooted in English common law and attributed to jurist Sir Edward Coke.
I wrote about renting/buying challenges for The i paper 📰👇
t.co/kc54JAu1En
“An Englishman’s home is his castle” 🏰 from 1604, rooted in English common law and attributed to jurist Sir Edward Coke.
I wrote about renting/buying challenges for The i paper 📰👇
t.co/kc54JAu1En
February 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Have any questions, experiences or horror stories about renting or trying to buy a home? 😬💸
“An Englishman’s home is his castle” 🏰 from 1604, rooted in English common law and attributed to jurist Sir Edward Coke.
I wrote about renting/buying challenges for The i paper 📰👇
t.co/kc54JAu1En
“An Englishman’s home is his castle” 🏰 from 1604, rooted in English common law and attributed to jurist Sir Edward Coke.
I wrote about renting/buying challenges for The i paper 📰👇
t.co/kc54JAu1En
Have you read Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë? 📖
I’m attempting to finish it before Margot Robbie / Jacob Elordi film hits cinemas 👀🎬
I host singles events for "Bored Of Dating Apps" in bookshops💘
I’m very much looking forward to playing (unofficial) Cupid 🏹
📅 12 Feb
I’m attempting to finish it before Margot Robbie / Jacob Elordi film hits cinemas 👀🎬
I host singles events for "Bored Of Dating Apps" in bookshops💘
I’m very much looking forward to playing (unofficial) Cupid 🏹
📅 12 Feb
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Have you read Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë? 📖
I’m attempting to finish it before Margot Robbie / Jacob Elordi film hits cinemas 👀🎬
I host singles events for "Bored Of Dating Apps" in bookshops💘
I’m very much looking forward to playing (unofficial) Cupid 🏹
📅 12 Feb
I’m attempting to finish it before Margot Robbie / Jacob Elordi film hits cinemas 👀🎬
I host singles events for "Bored Of Dating Apps" in bookshops💘
I’m very much looking forward to playing (unofficial) Cupid 🏹
📅 12 Feb
How can we encourage creativity in young people? 🤔🎨✨
While I’m a mathematician, I really value the role creativity plays in the arts ➕🎭
Preview of Mastering the Magic: Costume Creation workshop 🪄🧵
From the experts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of #HarryPotter ⚡🏰
While I’m a mathematician, I really value the role creativity plays in the arts ➕🎭
Preview of Mastering the Magic: Costume Creation workshop 🪄🧵
From the experts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of #HarryPotter ⚡🏰
February 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
How can we encourage creativity in young people? 🤔🎨✨
While I’m a mathematician, I really value the role creativity plays in the arts ➕🎭
Preview of Mastering the Magic: Costume Creation workshop 🪄🧵
From the experts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of #HarryPotter ⚡🏰
While I’m a mathematician, I really value the role creativity plays in the arts ➕🎭
Preview of Mastering the Magic: Costume Creation workshop 🪄🧵
From the experts at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of #HarryPotter ⚡🏰
Hows my outfit?
With UK South Asian Heritage Month (1–31 July) having announced 2026 theme (“Unity in Diversity”) 🌏 I wanted to wear something to celebrate it.
9:15–11:30am, I’m on Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine Show to review papers & debate big stories 🗞️🔥
With UK South Asian Heritage Month (1–31 July) having announced 2026 theme (“Unity in Diversity”) 🌏 I wanted to wear something to celebrate it.
9:15–11:30am, I’m on Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine Show to review papers & debate big stories 🗞️🔥
February 3, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Hows my outfit?
With UK South Asian Heritage Month (1–31 July) having announced 2026 theme (“Unity in Diversity”) 🌏 I wanted to wear something to celebrate it.
9:15–11:30am, I’m on Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine Show to review papers & debate big stories 🗞️🔥
With UK South Asian Heritage Month (1–31 July) having announced 2026 theme (“Unity in Diversity”) 🌏 I wanted to wear something to celebrate it.
9:15–11:30am, I’m on Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine Show to review papers & debate big stories 🗞️🔥
When you know the #UniversityChallenge picture "starter for ten" as you have a name tag attending a Historic England parliamentary event sitting in front of your TV 😏
PS please don't ask why I'm hoarding a stack of newspapers (mainly Financial Times) underneath a marching beaver 🫣
PS please don't ask why I'm hoarding a stack of newspapers (mainly Financial Times) underneath a marching beaver 🫣
February 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM
When you know the #UniversityChallenge picture "starter for ten" as you have a name tag attending a Historic England parliamentary event sitting in front of your TV 😏
PS please don't ask why I'm hoarding a stack of newspapers (mainly Financial Times) underneath a marching beaver 🫣
PS please don't ask why I'm hoarding a stack of newspapers (mainly Financial Times) underneath a marching beaver 🫣
How do you feel when you hear an "opera" music starter for ten on #UniversityChallenge?
If I haven't heard of it, I add it to my weekly play list on Spotify.
PS feeling smug I knew it was Prokofiev 🤓
If I haven't heard of it, I add it to my weekly play list on Spotify.
PS feeling smug I knew it was Prokofiev 🤓
February 2, 2026 at 8:49 PM
How do you feel when you hear an "opera" music starter for ten on #UniversityChallenge?
If I haven't heard of it, I add it to my weekly play list on Spotify.
PS feeling smug I knew it was Prokofiev 🤓
If I haven't heard of it, I add it to my weekly play list on Spotify.
PS feeling smug I knew it was Prokofiev 🤓
When you know the #UniversityChallenge picture "starter for ten" as you have a name tag attending a Historic England parliamentary event sitting in front of your TV 😏
February 2, 2026 at 8:43 PM
When you know the #UniversityChallenge picture "starter for ten" as you have a name tag attending a Historic England parliamentary event sitting in front of your TV 😏
Who's here for #QuizzyMonday?
Time for #UniversityChallenge to get our February finally started 🤓
Quarter finals continue with Imperial V Warwick 🏛️🎓
Time for #UniversityChallenge to get our February finally started 🤓
Quarter finals continue with Imperial V Warwick 🏛️🎓
February 2, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Who's here for #QuizzyMonday?
Time for #UniversityChallenge to get our February finally started 🤓
Quarter finals continue with Imperial V Warwick 🏛️🎓
Time for #UniversityChallenge to get our February finally started 🤓
Quarter finals continue with Imperial V Warwick 🏛️🎓
So… who’s back for Quizzy Monday? 🧠📺
🕢 7.30pm Celebrity Mastermind
• Bridget Jones films 💄📚
• Beatles’ White Album 🎸🎶
• Actress Viola Davis 🎭🔥
• The Mandalorian 🌌🤖
🕗 8.00pm Only Connect
final last week, so special episode tonight 🔄✨
🕣 8.30pm University Challenge
🏛️ Quarter: Imperial vs Warwick 🎓⚡
🕢 7.30pm Celebrity Mastermind
• Bridget Jones films 💄📚
• Beatles’ White Album 🎸🎶
• Actress Viola Davis 🎭🔥
• The Mandalorian 🌌🤖
🕗 8.00pm Only Connect
final last week, so special episode tonight 🔄✨
🕣 8.30pm University Challenge
🏛️ Quarter: Imperial vs Warwick 🎓⚡
February 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
So… who’s back for Quizzy Monday? 🧠📺
🕢 7.30pm Celebrity Mastermind
• Bridget Jones films 💄📚
• Beatles’ White Album 🎸🎶
• Actress Viola Davis 🎭🔥
• The Mandalorian 🌌🤖
🕗 8.00pm Only Connect
final last week, so special episode tonight 🔄✨
🕣 8.30pm University Challenge
🏛️ Quarter: Imperial vs Warwick 🎓⚡
🕢 7.30pm Celebrity Mastermind
• Bridget Jones films 💄📚
• Beatles’ White Album 🎸🎶
• Actress Viola Davis 🎭🔥
• The Mandalorian 🌌🤖
🕗 8.00pm Only Connect
final last week, so special episode tonight 🔄✨
🕣 8.30pm University Challenge
🏛️ Quarter: Imperial vs Warwick 🎓⚡
What’s the most random or unusual way you’ve heard of people meeting romantically? 🤔❤️
In rom-com terms, it’s called a “meet cute”. That first unexpected meeting that turns into a relationship 🎬✨
I recently heard about a couple who met while emptying the bins 🗑️😅
In rom-com terms, it’s called a “meet cute”. That first unexpected meeting that turns into a relationship 🎬✨
I recently heard about a couple who met while emptying the bins 🗑️😅
February 2, 2026 at 3:49 PM
What’s the most random or unusual way you’ve heard of people meeting romantically? 🤔❤️
In rom-com terms, it’s called a “meet cute”. That first unexpected meeting that turns into a relationship 🎬✨
I recently heard about a couple who met while emptying the bins 🗑️😅
In rom-com terms, it’s called a “meet cute”. That first unexpected meeting that turns into a relationship 🎬✨
I recently heard about a couple who met while emptying the bins 🗑️😅
What should I wear on TV tomorrow? 🤔📺
Yes - I actually keep a spreadsheet to rotate outfits 😅📊
Tomorrow (Tuesday, 9:15–11:30am), I’m back on Channel 5’s @jeremyandstormon5.bsky.social reviewing newspapers & debating big stories 🗞️🔥
I’ll be joined by host Jeremy Vine and journalist Angela Epstein 👥✨
Yes - I actually keep a spreadsheet to rotate outfits 😅📊
Tomorrow (Tuesday, 9:15–11:30am), I’m back on Channel 5’s @jeremyandstormon5.bsky.social reviewing newspapers & debating big stories 🗞️🔥
I’ll be joined by host Jeremy Vine and journalist Angela Epstein 👥✨
February 2, 2026 at 3:19 PM
What should I wear on TV tomorrow? 🤔📺
Yes - I actually keep a spreadsheet to rotate outfits 😅📊
Tomorrow (Tuesday, 9:15–11:30am), I’m back on Channel 5’s @jeremyandstormon5.bsky.social reviewing newspapers & debating big stories 🗞️🔥
I’ll be joined by host Jeremy Vine and journalist Angela Epstein 👥✨
Yes - I actually keep a spreadsheet to rotate outfits 😅📊
Tomorrow (Tuesday, 9:15–11:30am), I’m back on Channel 5’s @jeremyandstormon5.bsky.social reviewing newspapers & debating big stories 🗞️🔥
I’ll be joined by host Jeremy Vine and journalist Angela Epstein 👥✨
Should I get a cleaner… or just do it myself? 🤔🧼
I’m generally tidy-ish, but surface cleaning isn’t my thing 😅
Especially the bathroom - the shower window and floor always get that slow build-up.😬🚿
What products do I actually need for a proper deep clean? 🧽✨
Send recommendations! 🙏
I’m generally tidy-ish, but surface cleaning isn’t my thing 😅
Especially the bathroom - the shower window and floor always get that slow build-up.😬🚿
What products do I actually need for a proper deep clean? 🧽✨
Send recommendations! 🙏
February 1, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Should I get a cleaner… or just do it myself? 🤔🧼
I’m generally tidy-ish, but surface cleaning isn’t my thing 😅
Especially the bathroom - the shower window and floor always get that slow build-up.😬🚿
What products do I actually need for a proper deep clean? 🧽✨
Send recommendations! 🙏
I’m generally tidy-ish, but surface cleaning isn’t my thing 😅
Especially the bathroom - the shower window and floor always get that slow build-up.😬🚿
What products do I actually need for a proper deep clean? 🧽✨
Send recommendations! 🙏
As I was on my Sunday long run, I totally missed Australian Open tennis mens final 😭
Worth catching up on?
Definitely useful quiz fact that 22 y/o Carlos Alcaraz is youngest man to win all four majors, breaking 87-year-old record by American Don Budge.
Will Novak ever get his 25th slam?
Worth catching up on?
Definitely useful quiz fact that 22 y/o Carlos Alcaraz is youngest man to win all four majors, breaking 87-year-old record by American Don Budge.
Will Novak ever get his 25th slam?
February 1, 2026 at 12:09 PM
As I was on my Sunday long run, I totally missed Australian Open tennis mens final 😭
Worth catching up on?
Definitely useful quiz fact that 22 y/o Carlos Alcaraz is youngest man to win all four majors, breaking 87-year-old record by American Don Budge.
Will Novak ever get his 25th slam?
Worth catching up on?
Definitely useful quiz fact that 22 y/o Carlos Alcaraz is youngest man to win all four majors, breaking 87-year-old record by American Don Budge.
Will Novak ever get his 25th slam?
When your long run runs into a half marathon 🏃♂️😅
Longest Sunday club run (by time) in 9 months 🙌🔥
Relaxed 110 mins with ViewTube Runners crew 👟✨
Proper motivation running alongside RunThrough UK Victoria Park 5km, 10km, half marathon crowds 👏⚡
Nothing like that race-day energy to keep you moving!
Longest Sunday club run (by time) in 9 months 🙌🔥
Relaxed 110 mins with ViewTube Runners crew 👟✨
Proper motivation running alongside RunThrough UK Victoria Park 5km, 10km, half marathon crowds 👏⚡
Nothing like that race-day energy to keep you moving!
February 1, 2026 at 11:56 AM
When your long run runs into a half marathon 🏃♂️😅
Longest Sunday club run (by time) in 9 months 🙌🔥
Relaxed 110 mins with ViewTube Runners crew 👟✨
Proper motivation running alongside RunThrough UK Victoria Park 5km, 10km, half marathon crowds 👏⚡
Nothing like that race-day energy to keep you moving!
Longest Sunday club run (by time) in 9 months 🙌🔥
Relaxed 110 mins with ViewTube Runners crew 👟✨
Proper motivation running alongside RunThrough UK Victoria Park 5km, 10km, half marathon crowds 👏⚡
Nothing like that race-day energy to keep you moving!