Iain
@iainmarley.bsky.social
Born of “The People’s Republic of Teesside”, NE England.
Pop, Synths, Guitars, Football, Food, Books and #TheArchers.
Feline sachet opener. He/Him. Plays nicely with others. Tack så mycket. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Pop, Synths, Guitars, Football, Food, Books and #TheArchers.
Feline sachet opener. He/Him. Plays nicely with others. Tack så mycket. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
I’m sure some folks will know Samuel West in the real world; I used to love his feed on the other place daily, but seriously, somebody tell him from me how brilliant the Malvolio he’s given us is? It’s “National Treasure” level. #RSC #TwelfthNight
December 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I’m sure some folks will know Samuel West in the real world; I used to love his feed on the other place daily, but seriously, somebody tell him from me how brilliant the Malvolio he’s given us is? It’s “National Treasure” level. #RSC #TwelfthNight
Yes you will. @nigelslater.bsky.social’s Classic Christmas Cake is being indecently well fed.
December 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Yes you will. @nigelslater.bsky.social’s Classic Christmas Cake is being indecently well fed.
Just back from a whistle stop trip to London seeing Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Barbican Theatre. Wonderful cast and staging. Get tickets if you can. Samuel West, Freema Agyeman, Gwyneth Keyworth and Joplin Sibtain all shining very brightly. Brilliant ensemble at the top of their game.
December 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Just back from a whistle stop trip to London seeing Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Barbican Theatre. Wonderful cast and staging. Get tickets if you can. Samuel West, Freema Agyeman, Gwyneth Keyworth and Joplin Sibtain all shining very brightly. Brilliant ensemble at the top of their game.
One of the most beautiful Reform takedowns ever captured on camera. Why aren’t our newspapers and broadcasters bringing this same level of robust challenge to these bastards?
December 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
One of the most beautiful Reform takedowns ever captured on camera. Why aren’t our newspapers and broadcasters bringing this same level of robust challenge to these bastards?
That time ABBA invented synthpop and made one of the greatest records of all time.
ABBA - The Day Before You Came
YouTube video by RicDiOlive
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
That time ABBA invented synthpop and made one of the greatest records of all time.
#TheArchers - we’re spending a lot of time in Primary Care at the moment….. I’m wondering who’s going to be getting a devastating diagnosis for Christmas…..
December 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#TheArchers - we’re spending a lot of time in Primary Care at the moment….. I’m wondering who’s going to be getting a devastating diagnosis for Christmas…..
I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue in rude health this evening @joelycett.bsky.social being marvellous.
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue in rude health this evening @joelycett.bsky.social being marvellous.
Wasn’t the American Civil Servant on BBCR4 PM a fucking awful character? God help us.
December 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Wasn’t the American Civil Servant on BBCR4 PM a fucking awful character? God help us.
The most powerful anti racism weapon I have is knowledge and respect for Islam. Bring it. Watch how I slap your racism. I’m no expert but I studied and learned about Islamic philosophy as part of my further education back in the 90s and I will spot your racism and call it out.
December 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The most powerful anti racism weapon I have is knowledge and respect for Islam. Bring it. Watch how I slap your racism. I’m no expert but I studied and learned about Islamic philosophy as part of my further education back in the 90s and I will spot your racism and call it out.
If you’re a bit of a foodie and don’t follow the magnificent John Kirkwood on YouTube? What are you doing?
In this part of the world we call these “fadgies”. The best breakfast bun. Ever. Folks queue up outside Blucorn Bakery in the village on Xmas Eve to get supplies in.
youtu.be/qquqI9uuYXY?...
In this part of the world we call these “fadgies”. The best breakfast bun. Ever. Folks queue up outside Blucorn Bakery in the village on Xmas Eve to get supplies in.
youtu.be/qquqI9uuYXY?...
Sandwich Buns, The best soft sandwich buns you'll ever make.
YouTube video by John Kirkwood
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
If you’re a bit of a foodie and don’t follow the magnificent John Kirkwood on YouTube? What are you doing?
In this part of the world we call these “fadgies”. The best breakfast bun. Ever. Folks queue up outside Blucorn Bakery in the village on Xmas Eve to get supplies in.
youtu.be/qquqI9uuYXY?...
In this part of the world we call these “fadgies”. The best breakfast bun. Ever. Folks queue up outside Blucorn Bakery in the village on Xmas Eve to get supplies in.
youtu.be/qquqI9uuYXY?...
Friends round for food and board games. Nigella’s White Miso Hummus on duty again with some whipped feta.
December 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Friends round for food and board games. Nigella’s White Miso Hummus on duty again with some whipped feta.
@nicmiller.bsky.social - The paper snowflake ❄️ folks have started liberally decanting their wares….
December 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM
@nicmiller.bsky.social - The paper snowflake ❄️ folks have started liberally decanting their wares….
Because it’s Christmas, and as a child of the 1970s brought up in North East England, there will be tinsel wrapped around the pictures on the wall. This masterpiece hangs over our fireplace in the front room. #ABBA
December 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Because it’s Christmas, and as a child of the 1970s brought up in North East England, there will be tinsel wrapped around the pictures on the wall. This masterpiece hangs over our fireplace in the front room. #ABBA
Very lucky that my fabulously talented friend and former “work wife” Sue makes a door wreath for us every year. She delivered this beauty to us last night. Stunning. Christmas can commence x
December 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Very lucky that my fabulously talented friend and former “work wife” Sue makes a door wreath for us every year. She delivered this beauty to us last night. Stunning. Christmas can commence x
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All hope for humankind was surrendered on that warm night in June when, dressed in matching waistcoats, Mumford and Sons headlined the Pyramid Stage.
December 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
All hope for humankind was surrendered on that warm night in June when, dressed in matching waistcoats, Mumford and Sons headlined the Pyramid Stage.
Fabulous to catch up with @kathyspetersen.bsky.social and our dear friend Pam for a pre Christmas late lunch at The Waiting Room vegetarian restaurant in Eaglescliffe. Fabulous company and bloody lovely food as always.
December 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Fabulous to catch up with @kathyspetersen.bsky.social and our dear friend Pam for a pre Christmas late lunch at The Waiting Room vegetarian restaurant in Eaglescliffe. Fabulous company and bloody lovely food as always.
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An excellent piece by Yasmin Khan in @theguardian.com – and I’m very relieved the preposterous case against her has been dropped. www.theguardian.com/food/comment...
I called my recipe book Sabzi – vegetables. But the name was trademarked. And my legal ordeal began
The granting of patents and trademarks to foods and words from the global south is part of a long colonial grab. It’s time to realise we share what we cook, and what we call it
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
An excellent piece by Yasmin Khan in @theguardian.com – and I’m very relieved the preposterous case against her has been dropped. www.theguardian.com/food/comment...
Cats on Synthesizers on the dining room table. NOT Cats on Synthesizers in Space.
December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Cats on Synthesizers on the dining room table. NOT Cats on Synthesizers in Space.
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Unity is stronger than division.
That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.
#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.
#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Unity is stronger than division.
That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.
#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.
#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
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Anon Opin Live is coming. Rob Manuel's hosting shows in Leicester (12–13 Feb 2026). Got opinions? Let's fight about them live. https://sites.google.com/view/fesshole
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Anon Opin Live is coming. Rob Manuel's hosting shows in Leicester (12–13 Feb 2026). Got opinions? Let's fight about them live. https://sites.google.com/view/fesshole
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Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
I don’t think we talk enough about Shalamar performing “Dead Giveaway” on a Midsummer Night’s Tube.
Shalamar - Dead Giveaway and No Limits
YouTube video by RTM1000
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I don’t think we talk enough about Shalamar performing “Dead Giveaway” on a Midsummer Night’s Tube.
Nigel Slater’s Classic Christmas Cake has been chop sticked and the thirsty bugger is through nearly half a bottle of Soberano. It smells amazing. #Christmas
November 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Nigel Slater’s Classic Christmas Cake has been chop sticked and the thirsty bugger is through nearly half a bottle of Soberano. It smells amazing. #Christmas