Nige Tassell
@nigetassell.bsky.social
Paperback writer.
Final Destination, Searching For Dexys Midnight Runners, Whatever Happened To The C86 Kids?, Field Of Dreams, The Bottom Corner, The Hard Yards, Boot Sale, Three Weeks Eight Seconds etc
#MDANT too, apparently.
Final Destination, Searching For Dexys Midnight Runners, Whatever Happened To The C86 Kids?, Field Of Dreams, The Bottom Corner, The Hard Yards, Boot Sale, Three Weeks Eight Seconds etc
#MDANT too, apparently.
Always fancied doing a book on him. Now I don't need to.
December 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Always fancied doing a book on him. Now I don't need to.
Best dog's name on this morning's walk?
Clive.
Clive.
December 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Best dog's name on this morning's walk?
Clive.
Clive.
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We are sad to hear that the distinguished photographer Martin Parr has died. In 2002 we asked him to direct the video for our song “London” and he made a short film which was instantly recognisable as his work. We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Neil and Chris xx
December 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We are sad to hear that the distinguished photographer Martin Parr has died. In 2002 we asked him to direct the video for our song “London” and he made a short film which was instantly recognisable as his work. We send our sincere condolences to his family and friends. Neil and Chris xx
Come on, Trump!
(Judd, obvs)
(Judd, obvs)
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Come on, Trump!
(Judd, obvs)
(Judd, obvs)
Great doc.
For those in the UK, I highly recommend “I Am Martin Parr” on iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
I Am Martin Parr
Discover the maverick behind some of the most iconic images of the past century on an intimate and exclusive road trip with a photographer whose work has revolutionised contemporary photography.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Great doc.
It's my birthday in a week and a bit. I will be four years older than Arthur Lowe was when he started playing Captain Mainwaring.
Ye fucking gods.
Ye fucking gods.
December 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It's my birthday in a week and a bit. I will be four years older than Arthur Lowe was when he started playing Captain Mainwaring.
Ye fucking gods.
Ye fucking gods.
Oh...
Somerset wins F1. Now see it win the snooker.
December 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Oh...
Blackwell's sending books overseas for no cost is tremendous (should any non-UK residents be reading this and fancy a shoofty through the back catalogue - mine as well as Tom's...).
My preference is that you use your purchase to support an independent bookshop of your choice, or buy from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social, but if you are outside the UK (or if you are not) Blackwell's will send with free delivery: blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro...
Everything Will Swallow You
Have you ever been curious about how people live when nobody is watching? Have you wondered whether there's more going on than meets the eye? Eric and Carl live
blackwells.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Blackwell's sending books overseas for no cost is tremendous (should any non-UK residents be reading this and fancy a shoofty through the back catalogue - mine as well as Tom's...).
Somerset wins F1. Now see it win the snooker.
December 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Somerset wins F1. Now see it win the snooker.
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RIP Martin Parr.
Back in 2019 Adelle and I were commissioned by Manchester Literature Festival to write and record fictional pieces in response to his Salford photographs.
Best of all, we got to meet the great man too.
You can listen to recordings of them here:
m.soundcloud.com/manchester-a...
Back in 2019 Adelle and I were commissioned by Manchester Literature Festival to write and record fictional pieces in response to his Salford photographs.
Best of all, we got to meet the great man too.
You can listen to recordings of them here:
m.soundcloud.com/manchester-a...
Adelle Stripe and Benjamin Myers respond to Martin Parr
Listen to Adelle Stripe and Benjamin Myers respond to Martin Parr, a playlist curated by Manchester Art Gallery on desktop and mobile.
m.soundcloud.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
RIP Martin Parr.
Back in 2019 Adelle and I were commissioned by Manchester Literature Festival to write and record fictional pieces in response to his Salford photographs.
Best of all, we got to meet the great man too.
You can listen to recordings of them here:
m.soundcloud.com/manchester-a...
Back in 2019 Adelle and I were commissioned by Manchester Literature Festival to write and record fictional pieces in response to his Salford photographs.
Best of all, we got to meet the great man too.
You can listen to recordings of them here:
m.soundcloud.com/manchester-a...
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What a huge loss. I will continue to admire his work for years to come. It’s been a long held ambition to use one a book jacket. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Landmark British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Parr said his brightly coloured, closely observed pictures of British life were ‘disguised as entertainment’ but they became hugely popular
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
What a huge loss. I will continue to admire his work for years to come. It’s been a long held ambition to use one a book jacket. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Go see. Do.
“An utterly unique piece of work. It feels vaguely familiar but none of it actually is. To bring that level of freshness to a small independent production is quite an achievement. 9/10 - BBC Radio Wales.
GAME is in Birmingham this coming Wednesday, Bristol 12-14 & 19-21st Dec. More showings coming.
GAME is in Birmingham this coming Wednesday, Bristol 12-14 & 19-21st Dec. More showings coming.
December 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Go see. Do.
'Tis the season to be touting the back catalogue. So, for starters, here's an idea for the indie fan in your life.
The Penderyn Prize-shortlisted Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?, as read/enjoyed/loved by Richard Osman, the Manics, Stephen Morris and @nivenj1.bsky.social among others.
Thank you.
The Penderyn Prize-shortlisted Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?, as read/enjoyed/loved by Richard Osman, the Manics, Stephen Morris and @nivenj1.bsky.social among others.
Thank you.
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
'Tis the season to be touting the back catalogue. So, for starters, here's an idea for the indie fan in your life.
The Penderyn Prize-shortlisted Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?, as read/enjoyed/loved by Richard Osman, the Manics, Stephen Morris and @nivenj1.bsky.social among others.
Thank you.
The Penderyn Prize-shortlisted Whatever Happened to the C86 Kids?, as read/enjoyed/loved by Richard Osman, the Manics, Stephen Morris and @nivenj1.bsky.social among others.
Thank you.
A long, tricksy week (and another coming up), so am making tacos and listening to The Pastels.
Double yum.
Double yum.
December 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
A long, tricksy week (and another coming up), so am making tacos and listening to The Pastels.
Double yum.
Double yum.
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Only a couple of GAME Q&As to go on the British & Irish tour. Tonight is Belfast Queens Film Theatre. Film starts 6pm. #GameFilm2025
December 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Only a couple of GAME Q&As to go on the British & Irish tour. Tonight is Belfast Queens Film Theatre. Film starts 6pm. #GameFilm2025
And lastly (as I do have work to do), here's the greatest live music performance ever on British TV.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH3a...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH3a...
Stereolab - French Disko
YouTube video by VimanaRama
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
And lastly (as I do have work to do), here's the greatest live music performance ever on British TV.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH3a...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH3a...
Trivia: one of my books makes a cameo appearance on the shelf behind Gedge.
Just remembered this – a lockdown version of Nobody's Twisting Your Arm, with Pete Solowka temporarily back in the fold on accordion.
Take it away, Grapper!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_M0...
Take it away, Grapper!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_M0...
The Wedding Present - Nobody's Twisting Your Arm (Locked Down & Stripped Back)
YouTube video by WeddingPresentTV
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Trivia: one of my books makes a cameo appearance on the shelf behind Gedge.
The Pastels - Nothing to be done
YouTube video by Francesco Dendi
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
There are few better lyrics than "Bubble perm / Ever since your bubble perm / I've gone ex-directory."
December 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
There are few better lyrics than "Bubble perm / Ever since your bubble perm / I've gone ex-directory."
Just remembered this – a lockdown version of Nobody's Twisting Your Arm, with Pete Solowka temporarily back in the fold on accordion.
Take it away, Grapper!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_M0...
Take it away, Grapper!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_M0...
The Wedding Present - Nobody's Twisting Your Arm (Locked Down & Stripped Back)
YouTube video by WeddingPresentTV
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Just remembered this – a lockdown version of Nobody's Twisting Your Arm, with Pete Solowka temporarily back in the fold on accordion.
Take it away, Grapper!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_M0...
Take it away, Grapper!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_M0...
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Farewell Steven Lee Cropper, 1941-2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbBc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbBc...
Booker T. & The MG's - Time Is Tight (Live, 1970)
YouTube video by 60s70sVintageRock
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Farewell Steven Lee Cropper, 1941-2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbBc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbBc...
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Fuck, this one hurts, for me the greatest guitarist, a musician in the service of the band and the song, who played on and helped create a wild succession of the finest records ever made. RIP Steve Cropper.
December 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Fuck, this one hurts, for me the greatest guitarist, a musician in the service of the band and the song, who played on and helped create a wild succession of the finest records ever made. RIP Steve Cropper.
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Oh that's very sad news, Steve's on all the good records and at least one great film plus one of my favourite concert films. Love to his family and friends
December 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Oh that's very sad news, Steve's on all the good records and at least one great film plus one of my favourite concert films. Love to his family and friends
What makes you think I live in the sticks?
Possibly the reading matter in the local takeaway...
Possibly the reading matter in the local takeaway...
December 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
What makes you think I live in the sticks?
Possibly the reading matter in the local takeaway...
Possibly the reading matter in the local takeaway...
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Michael Caine showing off the world’s first ever selfie stick?
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Michael Caine showing off the world’s first ever selfie stick?