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Philip Gwynne Jones

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Author of the Nathan Sutherland Venetian mysteries. Currently investigating "The Magus of Sicily" with Nedda and Calogero. Here for Italy, music, old horror films and prog rock! https://linktr.ee/pgjonesvenice https://philipgwynnejones.com

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · Jul 3

It's here! Remember, lovely readers, buy early buy often!!

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1h

Ah, that’s more like it! #Wordle 1,574 3/6

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 11h

I think she was a previous student of mine - she was very impressed by the people I hang out with!

Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 11h

I can't make this but very much wish I could...so if you're in Swansea next Wednesday, you know what to do!

Waterstones Swansea @swanseastones.bsky.social · 13h

*CURRY EVENT*

Wednesday 15th October from 6pm

Join us as we welcome Maunika Gowardhan to the shop! Maunika will be talking about her brilliant new book, Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens.

And yes, there will be tasters...

www.waterstones.com/events/curry...

Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens - with Maunika Gowardhan | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Curry: Recipes From Indian Home Kitchens - with Maunika Gowardhan today.

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 11h

Y Saes 3, Cymru 0.

Hanner cyntaf ofnadwy. Ail hanner yn well, ond rhy hwyr....

Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 12h

I didn't really offend me so much as thinking "yes, that's a Welsh joke from 50 years ago..."

Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 12h

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 12h

Wnaeth S4C canslo Pobol Y Cwm am hyn!!! #ENGCYM

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 13h

I was once in a bar in Venice with @camillalookalike.bsky.social and, yes, someone really did come over and say “Excuse me, but you look like the Queen…”

Camillalookalike @camillalookalike.bsky.social · 19h

@bertielakeland.bsky.social @archielakeland.bsky.social @dpwilding.bsky.social @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social @orlaowenwriting.bsky.social @damianbarr.bsky.social @guernseyarts.bsky.social @guernseylitfest.bsky.social RTs much appreciated! One has standards to maintain. 👸👋

Camillalookalike @camillalookalike.bsky.social · 19h

Available now to pre-order blueormer.gg/product/bein...

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 21h

Oh, I'll be going straight to hell...

elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a wall of fire .

ALT: elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a wall of fire .

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Wini Davies @winidavies.bsky.social · 1d

Gruff Rhys: ‘Welsh is still being invented as a pop language’ | Gruff Rhys | The Guardian share.google/Hi9xi1Z6lJPv...

Gruff Rhys: ‘Welsh is still being invented as a pop language’

The Super Furry Animals frontman is back with his ninth solo album. Before a tour of regional village halls in Wales, he talks creating songs in his first language – and why English is the best for sw...

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 23h

Nice one David!

Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

Morning Andy!

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

It was looking a bit shaky there for a minute…#Wordle 1,573 5/6

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

Used to like Omid. Saw him a couple of times. This is…I’ll leave it at “disappointing”.

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

RIP John Woodvine. Very fine actor with an instantly recognizable face and voice. Scored very highly on the *oh it’s HIM* factor. And, dammit, he was in *everything*!

waltydunlop @waltydunlop.bsky.social · 3d

Farewell, John Woodvine. An obsession of mine for years. Up there with Michael Ripper in terms of "oh, if he's in this, I'll watch it". I think I chose well. He was superb.

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

It is!

Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

Not perfect, but very tasty.

I should add I "accidentally" drank the beer for the onion gravy and so had to swap another one in at the last moment!

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

This was Felicity Cloake - who's normally bulletproof - but I might try Nige next time.

Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

Fusion cuisine tonight : Toad in the Hole with Italian Sausages and batter/onion gravy made with Italian beer and a good shake of the Henderson’s bottle. Not a complete success - the batter was too heavy - but the sausages and gravy were good. It‘s a fun thing to make and eat.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 1d

And making theft illegal would “kill” the thieving industry. Good. Make theft illegal again.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

Jimmy Sangster's autobiography is titled "Do you want it good or Tuesday?". He managed to do both a surprising number of times.

@househammerpod.bsky.social takes a look at the life and times of a genuine Hammer Hero.

Hammer Bites: Jimmy Sangster

Hammer Heroes is a semi-regular feature of The House Of Hammer that takes a look behind the curtain of the people that made the studio what it was. In this par

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, everything’s completely fine there, right?

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

Just been helping a mate move house - as in back to the UK. 67 kilos and 4 bridges to the boat stop.

Is it too early to start drinking?

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

It’s better roasted!

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Philip Gwynne Jones @pgjonesvenice.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent! Select Sunday is going to be a bit special, mind!

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