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Matt Leys
@mattleys.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Episode 1. A stolen gong, a dead cockapoo and a cutout of Dirk Bogarde. If you like your comedy silly and full of jokes, step inside...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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roses are red
voilets are blue
daffodils are yellow
daisies are white
never interrupt when i am saying the colors of flowers margaret
peonies are pink
voilets are blue
daffodils are yellow
daisies are white
never interrupt when i am saying the colors of flowers margaret
peonies are pink
February 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM
roses are red
voilets are blue
daffodils are yellow
daisies are white
never interrupt when i am saying the colors of flowers margaret
peonies are pink
voilets are blue
daffodils are yellow
daisies are white
never interrupt when i am saying the colors of flowers margaret
peonies are pink
The Penguin Maigret reissues used his photos brilliantly
February 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The Penguin Maigret reissues used his photos brilliantly
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Taking a moment to marvel at the photography of Harry Gruyaert.
February 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Taking a moment to marvel at the photography of Harry Gruyaert.
February 14, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Big Nut has been telling you stories all your life and you’ve all fallen for it
Genuinely furious to discover that almonds aren't even a fucking nut. They're a fucking drupe. First peanuts and then cashews and now almonds. Do nuts even exist? I've been lied to my whole life.
February 14, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Big Nut has been telling you stories all your life and you’ve all fallen for it
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Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Happy Valentine’s Day
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Dean Harte - Japanese Tree In the Snow
January 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Dean Harte - Japanese Tree In the Snow
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Coiffure (2026) photograph by Anne Billson
February 14, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Coiffure (2026) photograph by Anne Billson
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Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Happy Valentine’s Day
Wh...why isn't it raining?
February 14, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Wh...why isn't it raining?
Well Small Prophets is wonderful, and top marks for the Marvin Gardens reference
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Well Small Prophets is wonderful, and top marks for the Marvin Gardens reference
I once got one of the tower blocks on the Bronte Estate named Wuthering Heights, Sun Hill fans
February 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
I once got one of the tower blocks on the Bronte Estate named Wuthering Heights, Sun Hill fans
@rogerquimbly.bsky.social I'm enjoying your new novel.
February 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
@rogerquimbly.bsky.social I'm enjoying your new novel.
I'm sure this is fine
(sound on)
(sound on)
February 13, 2026 at 8:39 AM
I'm sure this is fine
(sound on)
(sound on)
The Grey Funnel Line
YouTube video by Maddy Prior & June Tabor - Topic
youtu.be
February 12, 2026 at 11:28 PM
WHY IS IT STILL RAINING, STARMER?
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
WHY IS IT STILL RAINING, STARMER?
We're fucked, let's just give up
Tim Davie sets out need to save 10% of costs in three years
BBC eyes further cuts
www.broadcastnow.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 4:22 PM
We're fucked, let's just give up
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Thanks to all the charlatans, quacks and fools who've allowed measles to reach my child's secondary school in London
February 12, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Thanks to all the charlatans, quacks and fools who've allowed measles to reach my child's secondary school in London
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Jim Ratcliffe: I'm sorry if YOUR MUM
February 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Jim Ratcliffe: I'm sorry if YOUR MUM
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winstonsdad.blog/2011/06/28/c... sad news of the passing of Cees Nooteboom the greatest Dutch writer of his generation he gave an interview to the blog 15 years ago
February 12, 2026 at 9:08 AM
winstonsdad.blog/2011/06/28/c... sad news of the passing of Cees Nooteboom the greatest Dutch writer of his generation he gave an interview to the blog 15 years ago
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He sounds exactly like a Smiths song.
Let's celebrate #DarwinDay by reminding ourselves that everyone has moments when they feel worse for wear.
Darwin wrote to Charles Lyell in 1861:
"But I am very poorly today & very stupid & hate everybody & everything."
www.darwinproject.ac.uk/letter/DCP-L...
So, hang in there, #academicsky!
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Darwin wrote to Charles Lyell in 1861:
"But I am very poorly today & very stupid & hate everybody & everything."
www.darwinproject.ac.uk/letter/DCP-L...
So, hang in there, #academicsky!
🧪🌏🐵
February 12, 2026 at 10:05 AM
He sounds exactly like a Smiths song.
Rod Stewart. Sorry.
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 7:22 AM
Rod Stewart. Sorry.
Harold and Maude - Meeting Candy scene
YouTube video by 00Unchained00
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 10:47 PM