Gary Bainbridge
@garybainbridge.bsky.social
Owner-operator of Liverpool's premier bijou editorial services provider, Bus Stop. Occasional bus traveller. Used to be a small deal.
Peter Serafinowicz or Jimmy McGovern. Take your pick.
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
guys i just found out i went to the same high school as howard lutnick. please respect my privacy at this time.
February 12, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Peter Serafinowicz or Jimmy McGovern. Take your pick.
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Pay your tax, you bad United meff
February 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Pay your tax, you bad United meff
This is like watching the Summer Olympics about 20 years ago.
February 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM
This is like watching the Summer Olympics about 20 years ago.
If you wanted to be Prime Minister, why *would* you think it's a good idea to start the ball rolling before the local elections? Better to let Starmer take a pasting in May and then come in, surely?
February 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM
If you wanted to be Prime Minister, why *would* you think it's a good idea to start the ball rolling before the local elections? Better to let Starmer take a pasting in May and then come in, surely?
Tim Allan was extremely and unnecessarily rude to me once, so off he can go, quite frankly.
February 9, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Tim Allan was extremely and unnecessarily rude to me once, so off he can go, quite frankly.
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Today is the birthday of writer Bill Finger (Feb. 8, 1914-Jan. 18, 1974), who took Bob Kane’s initial idea & developed it into the Batman we know today. He also wrote the first appearance of the original Green Lantern, and cocreated Robin, the Joker, Catwoman, Lana Lang, Wildcat, Riddler, & more.
February 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Today is the birthday of writer Bill Finger (Feb. 8, 1914-Jan. 18, 1974), who took Bob Kane’s initial idea & developed it into the Batman we know today. He also wrote the first appearance of the original Green Lantern, and cocreated Robin, the Joker, Catwoman, Lana Lang, Wildcat, Riddler, & more.
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It's not the world's fault you can't draw. Pencils are 30p each.
February 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
It's not the world's fault you can't draw. Pencils are 30p each.
What is this business with Al Carns? Did none of you live through the Dan Jarvis nonsense?
February 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
What is this business with Al Carns? Did none of you live through the Dan Jarvis nonsense?
Just heard somebody talking about "milking the golden goose."
February 5, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Just heard somebody talking about "milking the golden goose."
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Love the colour and texture of this. Suburbia, Beatles, 1967, Liverpool; might be of interest to @iammilliam.bsky.social @andrewmale.bsky.social ?
See a Rare Short Film Inspired by the Beatles' 'Penny Lane'
See a Rare Short Film Inspired by the Beatles' 'Penny Lane'
A blog about the Beatles' history and music, with news, reviews, photos and memorabilia.
www.theglassonionbeatlesjournal.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Love the colour and texture of this. Suburbia, Beatles, 1967, Liverpool; might be of interest to @iammilliam.bsky.social @andrewmale.bsky.social ?
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"In retrospect Prime Minister, was his nickname of The Prince of Darkness not a tiny bit of a red flag?"
February 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM
"In retrospect Prime Minister, was his nickname of The Prince of Darkness not a tiny bit of a red flag?"
@jamesbluecat.bsky.social Can’t move for you here.
February 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
@jamesbluecat.bsky.social Can’t move for you here.
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Gary Bainbridge (@garybainbridge.bsky.social) joins me for a chat about Captain America: Brave New World. It's got unsubtle satire, a plot callback to a box office bomb and one very inconsistent character, and we enjoyed it but aren't sure *why*...
timworthington.org/2025/05/12/i...
timworthington.org/2025/05/12/i...
It’s Good, Except It Sucks: Captain America: Brave New World With Gary Bainbridge
Gary Bainbridge joins Tim Worthington for a chat about Sam Wilson finding that some politicians are literally hiding their true colours in Captain America: Brave New World.
timworthington.org
February 3, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Gary Bainbridge (@garybainbridge.bsky.social) joins me for a chat about Captain America: Brave New World. It's got unsubtle satire, a plot callback to a box office bomb and one very inconsistent character, and we enjoyed it but aren't sure *why*...
timworthington.org/2025/05/12/i...
timworthington.org/2025/05/12/i...
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Boy swims four hours through rough seas to save mother and siblings off Western Australia
Boy swims four hours through rough seas to save mother and siblings off Western Australia
Teen swims 4km, two without a life jacket, to sound alarm which led to the discovery of his family
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A 13-year-old boy saved his mother and two younger siblings on Friday evening, swimming four hours in fading light and rough conditions, after they were swept out to sea in South West Western Australia.
The family were holidaying in Quindalup, 250km south of Perth, when strong winds pushed their inflatable paddleboards and kayak offshore from Geographe Bay. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Boy swims four hours through rough seas to save mother and siblings off Western Australia
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I used to be an extra and Catherine O'Hara is on my "people who were exactly as delightful as you'd hope" list.
January 30, 2026 at 6:55 PM
I used to be an extra and Catherine O'Hara is on my "people who were exactly as delightful as you'd hope" list.
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Home Alone, Best In Show, Schitt’s Creek, For Your Consideration, Beetlejuice, A Mighty Wind, The Studio, After Hours — she was so funny, and yet authentic in even her wildest, silliest roles. FUCK!
OH NO!!! This is so upsetting — what a brilliant career, what an extraordinary talent we have lost
www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/c...
www.tmz.com/2026/01/30/c...
Catherine O'Hara Dead at 71
Catherine O'Hara -- famous for her work in "Schitt's Creek," "Home Alone," and "Best In Show" -- is dead ... TMZ has learned.
www.tmz.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Home Alone, Best In Show, Schitt’s Creek, For Your Consideration, Beetlejuice, A Mighty Wind, The Studio, After Hours — she was so funny, and yet authentic in even her wildest, silliest roles. FUCK!
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Sal Buscema 1936-2026 www.tcj.com/sal-buscema-...
Sal Buscema 1936-2026 - The Comics Journal
Sal Buscema (January 26, 1936-January 24, 2026) born in Brooklyn, was best known to you all for his work with Marvel and a long tenure on The Incredible Hulk series.
www.tcj.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Sal Buscema 1936-2026 www.tcj.com/sal-buscema-...
I'm enjoying the fact that Wonder Man features a lead duo called Trevor and Simon.
January 29, 2026 at 1:48 PM
I'm enjoying the fact that Wonder Man features a lead duo called Trevor and Simon.
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"Christy Gnome"
Like a tiny crucifixion scene with Jesus in a pointy hat
Like a tiny crucifixion scene with Jesus in a pointy hat
January 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM
"Christy Gnome"
Like a tiny crucifixion scene with Jesus in a pointy hat
Like a tiny crucifixion scene with Jesus in a pointy hat
These automatic subtitles for a YouTube video about Kristi Noem might just have ended me.
January 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
These automatic subtitles for a YouTube video about Kristi Noem might just have ended me.
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I bloody love Rhys Thomas’ output, in particular this all-time classic:
January 27, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I bloody love Rhys Thomas’ output, in particular this all-time classic:
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we call our cat Harold Pinter because of his long paws!!! also he had an affair with Joan Bakewell
January 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM
we call our cat Harold Pinter because of his long paws!!! also he had an affair with Joan Bakewell
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If Matt Goodwin loses badly I suppose the headlines write themselves
January 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM
If Matt Goodwin loses badly I suppose the headlines write themselves
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OK, here's a Paul Newman story:
A friend of mine was once in rehearsal for a play that Joanne Woodward was directing, and for at least a while they were rehearsing in the Newmans' apartment.
A friend of mine was once in rehearsal for a play that Joanne Woodward was directing, and for at least a while they were rehearsing in the Newmans' apartment.
Today is still Paul Newman's 100th birthday, leave us not forget.
January 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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