Matt Leys
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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...
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So much of Bluesky can be explained by it having one population whose primary mode of interaction is jokes and another population who have taken a vow against ever getting a joke.
February 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM
So much of Bluesky can be explained by it having one population whose primary mode of interaction is jokes and another population who have taken a vow against ever getting a joke.
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WGGB members - you're invited to an online town-hall style meeting this Thurs (19 Feb) so we can get your views on BBC Charter Renewal and help shape our response to the Gov consultation
There are two slots: 11am + 5pm
Check your ebulletin/email for details or contact [email protected]
There are two slots: 11am + 5pm
Check your ebulletin/email for details or contact [email protected]
February 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM
WGGB members - you're invited to an online town-hall style meeting this Thurs (19 Feb) so we can get your views on BBC Charter Renewal and help shape our response to the Gov consultation
There are two slots: 11am + 5pm
Check your ebulletin/email for details or contact [email protected]
There are two slots: 11am + 5pm
Check your ebulletin/email for details or contact [email protected]
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Just over thirty years ago, I was the only person to witness what was tantamount to a little piece of performance art by one of the greatest humorists of his generation – a piece of performance art predicated on a reference I didn't fully understand until yesterday afternoon. Let me explain.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Just over thirty years ago, I was the only person to witness what was tantamount to a little piece of performance art by one of the greatest humorists of his generation – a piece of performance art predicated on a reference I didn't fully understand until yesterday afternoon. Let me explain.
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Classic sci-fi movie Saturn 3 celebrates its joyful 46th anniversary today. Obviously, you’re familiar with it – directed by Stanley ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Donen, it starred Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett and Harvey Keitel, and had a script by Martin Amis. It couldn’t fail. Ah, and yet, and yet... 🧵
February 15, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Classic sci-fi movie Saturn 3 celebrates its joyful 46th anniversary today. Obviously, you’re familiar with it – directed by Stanley ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Donen, it starred Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett and Harvey Keitel, and had a script by Martin Amis. It couldn’t fail. Ah, and yet, and yet... 🧵
Get a dog, they said
February 15, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Get a dog, they said
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Self-Portrait in a Cap https://collections.artsmia.org/art/42108/
February 15, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Self-Portrait in a Cap https://collections.artsmia.org/art/42108/
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We finished watching Small Prophets last night. I hope it’s not a spoiler to say that it’s an utterly beautiful, funny, warm, sad, heartbreaking, heartwarming, strange, insightful, wonderful thing and I suggest – no, INSIST – you watch it as soon as humanly possible.
February 15, 2026 at 10:29 AM
We finished watching Small Prophets last night. I hope it’s not a spoiler to say that it’s an utterly beautiful, funny, warm, sad, heartbreaking, heartwarming, strange, insightful, wonderful thing and I suggest – no, INSIST – you watch it as soon as humanly possible.
Oh thank god, I was starting to worry it would never rain again
February 15, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Oh thank god, I was starting to worry it would never rain again
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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)
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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
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February 12, 2026 at 11:28 PM