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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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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
Get a dog, they said
February 15, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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February 15, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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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
Oh thank god, I was starting to worry it would never rain again
February 15, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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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
February 14, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The Penguin Maigret reissues used his photos brilliantly
February 14, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Taking a moment to marvel at the photography of Harry Gruyaert.
February 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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
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Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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February 7, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Dean Harte - Japanese Tree In the Snow
January 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Coiffure (2026) photograph by Anne Billson
February 14, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Wh...why isn't it raining?
February 14, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Well Small Prophets is wonderful, and top marks for the Marvin Gardens reference
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 PM
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
@rogerquimbly.bsky.social I'm enjoying your new novel.
February 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
I'm sure this is fine

(sound on)
February 13, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Here's one more day

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The Grey Funnel Line
YouTube video by Maddy Prior & June Tabor - Topic
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February 12, 2026 at 11:28 PM
WHY IS IT STILL RAINING, STARMER?
February 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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
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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
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Ooh, rain!
February 5, 2026 at 7:54 AM