Phil O’Rourke
@orphil73.bsky.social
Lorry-driving, cricket-loving, cricket-podcasting, cricket-commentating, Beethoven-listening, tee-totalling, bookworm.
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Inside the BBC: What really went on
Podcast Episode · The News Agents · 10/11/2025 · 35m
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November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Define your taste in books with 8 authors:
⭐️ James Holland
⭐️ Sebastian Faulks
⭐️ Shari Lapena
⭐️ Claire Douglas
⭐️ Rory Clements
⭐️ C.J. Sansom
⭐️ Jonathan Dimbleby
⭐️ Michael Connelly.
#BookSky
⭐️ James Holland
⭐️ Sebastian Faulks
⭐️ Shari Lapena
⭐️ Claire Douglas
⭐️ Rory Clements
⭐️ C.J. Sansom
⭐️ Jonathan Dimbleby
⭐️ Michael Connelly.
#BookSky
Define your taste in books with 8 authors:
✨ Martha Wells
✨ Elly Griffiths
✨ Dorothy Sayers
✨ Sarah Monette/Katherine Addison
✨ JRR Tolkien
✨ Kate Griffin/Catherine Webb/Claire North
✨ Patricia McKillip
✨ Ben Aaronovitch
#BookSky 💙📚📚💙📗📕💙
✨ Martha Wells
✨ Elly Griffiths
✨ Dorothy Sayers
✨ Sarah Monette/Katherine Addison
✨ JRR Tolkien
✨ Kate Griffin/Catherine Webb/Claire North
✨ Patricia McKillip
✨ Ben Aaronovitch
#BookSky 💙📚📚💙📗📕💙
Define your taste in books with 8 authors;
. Amo Jones
. Elodie Hart
. Navessa Allen
. Jodie King
. Rachel Schneider
. Kaylie Smith
. Nikki J. Summers
. Atticus
I will say that at the moment, this is where my brain lives with books.
#booksky
. Amo Jones
. Elodie Hart
. Navessa Allen
. Jodie King
. Rachel Schneider
. Kaylie Smith
. Nikki J. Summers
. Atticus
I will say that at the moment, this is where my brain lives with books.
#booksky
October 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Define your taste in books with 8 authors:
⭐️ James Holland
⭐️ Sebastian Faulks
⭐️ Shari Lapena
⭐️ Claire Douglas
⭐️ Rory Clements
⭐️ C.J. Sansom
⭐️ Jonathan Dimbleby
⭐️ Michael Connelly.
#BookSky
⭐️ James Holland
⭐️ Sebastian Faulks
⭐️ Shari Lapena
⭐️ Claire Douglas
⭐️ Rory Clements
⭐️ C.J. Sansom
⭐️ Jonathan Dimbleby
⭐️ Michael Connelly.
#BookSky
I wrote a letter to the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social, last week. Letter of the week, this week. The thrust of my letter is, in their resolve to reach our shores, migrants demonstrate a humbling vision of Britain that should shame ‘performative patriots’ affixing Union flags to lampposts.
October 19, 2025 at 6:38 AM
I wrote a letter to the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social, last week. Letter of the week, this week. The thrust of my letter is, in their resolve to reach our shores, migrants demonstrate a humbling vision of Britain that should shame ‘performative patriots’ affixing Union flags to lampposts.
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This video from @politicsjoe.bsky.social sums up Farage perfectly!
All the reasons not to vote for him in one song!
Thanks for singing it Farage! 😂
#NeverVoteReform #NeverFarage
All the reasons not to vote for him in one song!
Thanks for singing it Farage! 😂
#NeverVoteReform #NeverFarage
September 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This video from @politicsjoe.bsky.social sums up Farage perfectly!
All the reasons not to vote for him in one song!
Thanks for singing it Farage! 😂
#NeverVoteReform #NeverFarage
All the reasons not to vote for him in one song!
Thanks for singing it Farage! 😂
#NeverVoteReform #NeverFarage
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Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
September 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Appalled by the violent scenes of police being attacked at the Tommy Robinson rally today. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
These far right thugs do not speak for Britain.
@martycricket.bsky.social On any other night, going at 9 an over isn’t too shabby. But tonight with 222 to chase, it’s feels wholly inadequate. A disappointing end for Durham. Hampshire’s pretty decent season continues. Purely academic of course, for this Gloucestershire fan.
September 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
@martycricket.bsky.social On any other night, going at 9 an over isn’t too shabby. But tonight with 222 to chase, it’s feels wholly inadequate. A disappointing end for Durham. Hampshire’s pretty decent season continues. Purely academic of course, for this Gloucestershire fan.
@martycricket.bsky.social at last year’s q/f between Bears & Glos, I sweet-talked Edgbaston security into allowing me to enter the stadium with 8 cans of Guinness Zero and a plastic receptacle with which to drink out of. I think the offer of taking my rubbish home with me, swung it. Love the comms!
September 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
@martycricket.bsky.social at last year’s q/f between Bears & Glos, I sweet-talked Edgbaston security into allowing me to enter the stadium with 8 cans of Guinness Zero and a plastic receptacle with which to drink out of. I think the offer of taking my rubbish home with me, swung it. Love the comms!
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After the incident involving an NHS Worker, who is a British citizen of Filipino origin with 15 years of service being abused whilst walking with her family in W Yorkshire, Nigel Farage should be jailed for inciting racism, violence, hatred, division & riots!
#FarageShouldBeArrested
#FarageShouldBeArrested
August 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
After the incident involving an NHS Worker, who is a British citizen of Filipino origin with 15 years of service being abused whilst walking with her family in W Yorkshire, Nigel Farage should be jailed for inciting racism, violence, hatred, division & riots!
#FarageShouldBeArrested
#FarageShouldBeArrested
Morning @kevinhowells.bsky.social. Loving the commentary on Cricket’s Match of the Day. Being a Gloucestershire fan, I have to say my favourite Green is Cameron. My favourite Marple is Joan Hickson. Loving the ODC. Considering a Sunday trip to Chelmsford. Up the Shire! & Best Wishes.
August 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Morning @kevinhowells.bsky.social. Loving the commentary on Cricket’s Match of the Day. Being a Gloucestershire fan, I have to say my favourite Green is Cameron. My favourite Marple is Joan Hickson. Loving the ODC. Considering a Sunday trip to Chelmsford. Up the Shire! & Best Wishes.
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Robert Jenrick xenophobia row theologian says pair ‘could work together’
Robert Jenrick xenophobia row theologian says pair ‘could work together’
Exclusive: Krish Kandiah invites Tory shadow minister to help him ‘de-escalate fear and anger’ after BBC controversy
The theologian who accused Robert Jenrick of xenophobia on the BBC has invited the shadow justice minister to work with him to ease tensions over migration rather than “ramping up anti-immigrant sentiment”.
Dr Krish Kandiah’s comments on Radio 4’s Thought for the Day, raising concerns about Jenrick’s remarks about the safety of his daughters because of small boat arrivals, caused a row after a complaint from the shadow justice secretary, with the item being retrospectively edited by the BBC. Continue reading...
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August 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Robert Jenrick xenophobia row theologian says pair ‘could work together’
Hi @kevinhowells.bsky.social. As regards Day/Night games, Gloucestershire are playing Glamorgan at Seat Unique Stadium (Nevil Rd), Bristol, on Friday 15th August in a day/nighter, commencing at 2pm. Hope to see you there.
August 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Hi @kevinhowells.bsky.social. As regards Day/Night games, Gloucestershire are playing Glamorgan at Seat Unique Stadium (Nevil Rd), Bristol, on Friday 15th August in a day/nighter, commencing at 2pm. Hope to see you there.
The shock and confusion @kevinhowells.bsky.social & Ed Seabourne have created to listeners of Cricket’s Match of the Day. I heard Ed’s dulcet tenor and automatically thought I was listening to the latest chapter of Gloucestershire’s white ball adventures under Jack Taylor. Best regards!
August 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The shock and confusion @kevinhowells.bsky.social & Ed Seabourne have created to listeners of Cricket’s Match of the Day. I heard Ed’s dulcet tenor and automatically thought I was listening to the latest chapter of Gloucestershire’s white ball adventures under Jack Taylor. Best regards!
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To celebrate Russia’s Navy Day, Ukrainian drones are now attacking Leningrad oblast. Putin was forced to cancel the naval parade at St Petersburg earlier.
#explodey
#explodey
July 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
To celebrate Russia’s Navy Day, Ukrainian drones are now attacking Leningrad oblast. Putin was forced to cancel the naval parade at St Petersburg earlier.
#explodey
#explodey
Fascinated by the titles, I recently purchased 2 novels by @sharilapena3k.bsky.social. 2 brilliant, fast-moving novels, expertly crafted, with believable characters. Great reads. Bravo! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @transworldbooks.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Fascinated by the titles, I recently purchased 2 novels by @sharilapena3k.bsky.social. 2 brilliant, fast-moving novels, expertly crafted, with believable characters. Great reads. Bravo! @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social @transworldbooks.bsky.social
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🏳️🌈 This Sunday’s T20 clash between Gloucestershire Men and Middlesex is our official Pride Match!
For the first time ever, the Club will also be proudly represented at the Bristol Pride march on Saturday 12 July.
Find out how you can show your support ⤵️
For the first time ever, the Club will also be proudly represented at the Bristol Pride march on Saturday 12 July.
Find out how you can show your support ⤵️
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July 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🏳️🌈 This Sunday’s T20 clash between Gloucestershire Men and Middlesex is our official Pride Match!
For the first time ever, the Club will also be proudly represented at the Bristol Pride march on Saturday 12 July.
Find out how you can show your support ⤵️
For the first time ever, the Club will also be proudly represented at the Bristol Pride march on Saturday 12 July.
Find out how you can show your support ⤵️
I love listening to @martycricket.bsky.social and Mr Mark Church. Both gentlemen at the top of their game. But by crikey, this match Surrey v Durham is a hard listen for neutrals. Any updates from Cardiff would be appreciated by this @gloscricket.bsky.social fan. Best regards chaps!
July 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I love listening to @martycricket.bsky.social and Mr Mark Church. Both gentlemen at the top of their game. But by crikey, this match Surrey v Durham is a hard listen for neutrals. Any updates from Cardiff would be appreciated by this @gloscricket.bsky.social fan. Best regards chaps!
Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities.
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May 10, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities.
secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/170649/... @hopenothate.org.uk
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@richpreston.bsky.social Just have to commend your sensitive reporting on the death of Pope Francis. He was considered a moderniser in the church, and a man of deep compassion and love for the poor & marginalised. A sad day indeed. May he rest in peace.
April 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
@richpreston.bsky.social Just have to commend your sensitive reporting on the death of Pope Francis. He was considered a moderniser in the church, and a man of deep compassion and love for the poor & marginalised. A sad day indeed. May he rest in peace.
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If we’re going to make sure the future isn’t fascist,
We need to have a grown up conversation about the political bind we’re in…
That at the same time, we want to keep out Reform, but many feel compromised voting Labour to do it.
FPTP sucks.
We can navigate that, but must actually work together.
We need to have a grown up conversation about the political bind we’re in…
That at the same time, we want to keep out Reform, but many feel compromised voting Labour to do it.
FPTP sucks.
We can navigate that, but must actually work together.
April 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
If we’re going to make sure the future isn’t fascist,
We need to have a grown up conversation about the political bind we’re in…
That at the same time, we want to keep out Reform, but many feel compromised voting Labour to do it.
FPTP sucks.
We can navigate that, but must actually work together.
We need to have a grown up conversation about the political bind we’re in…
That at the same time, we want to keep out Reform, but many feel compromised voting Labour to do it.
FPTP sucks.
We can navigate that, but must actually work together.
@danwhitingcricket.bsky.social & Ed Seabourne on comms for @kentcricket.co.uk v @gloscricket.bsky.social. If Carlsberg did Commentary Teams…
Next you’ll be telling me Ian Randall is 3rd commentator and producer. Hope you’re well, chaps.
Next you’ll be telling me Ian Randall is 3rd commentator and producer. Hope you’re well, chaps.
April 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
@danwhitingcricket.bsky.social & Ed Seabourne on comms for @kentcricket.co.uk v @gloscricket.bsky.social. If Carlsberg did Commentary Teams…
Next you’ll be telling me Ian Randall is 3rd commentator and producer. Hope you’re well, chaps.
Next you’ll be telling me Ian Randall is 3rd commentator and producer. Hope you’re well, chaps.
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April 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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April 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Republicans in Congress can end this any time
April 9, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Republicans in Congress can end this any time
British Fascists can get fucked.
April 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
British Fascists can get fucked.