David
@sideshowbobdmd.bsky.social
Real ale, walker, uncle and godfather to many. All things 🌈 & trans ally. Think I'm the best I can be. Can I do more? Yes. Can you do more?
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One of my favourite Steptoe & Son episodes. Divided We Stand from 1972.
January 15, 2026 at 2:13 AM
One of my favourite Steptoe & Son episodes. Divided We Stand from 1972.
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One of the last really good SAW singles.
January 15, 2026 at 1:24 AM
One of the last really good SAW singles.
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Threat or plea
January 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Threat or plea
Bollocks. Not the way I was planning to spend my Wednesday evening. Friends have dragged me kicking and screaming back to hospital. Bollocking bollocks.
January 14, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Bollocks. Not the way I was planning to spend my Wednesday evening. Friends have dragged me kicking and screaming back to hospital. Bollocking bollocks.
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But that's the point of it. It's designed - deliberately - to wear down the claimant.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on long waits for disability benefits: the system should not push people closer to poverty | Editorial
Editorial: It takes a year for some personal independence payment claims to be processed, creating the perfect storm for vulnerable applicants
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:58 PM
But that's the point of it. It's designed - deliberately - to wear down the claimant.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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It's where a star is on standby
Scientists finally know what mysterious ‘little red dots’ throughout the universe are
Scientists finally know what mysterious ‘little red dots’ throughout the universe are
Scientists finally know what mysterious ‘little red dots’ throughout the universe are
www.independent.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
It's where a star is on standby
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Going to put up a big poster of officer Crabtree from allo allo and if anybody asks why claim it’s my accent wall
January 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Going to put up a big poster of officer Crabtree from allo allo and if anybody asks why claim it’s my accent wall
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As we're getting another influx of X users, remember the founding principles - block and bless where necessary. Don't engage.
You may want to block this racist piece of shit who's butting in on conversations.
January 14, 2026 at 4:13 PM
As we're getting another influx of X users, remember the founding principles - block and bless where necessary. Don't engage.
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Phoenix Nights: 25 years since Peter Kay’s record-breaking TV comedy. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Phoenix Nights: 25 years since Peter Kay’s record-breaking TV comedy like no other
The eccentric, sharp-eyed sitcom was so loved that it was once the fastest-selling DVD ever. A quarter of a century on from its Channel 4 debut, why has it fallen so far off the radar?
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Phoenix Nights: 25 years since Peter Kay’s record-breaking TV comedy. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Top of the Pops schedule for 30 January
19:09 (05/03/1999)
19:30 (12/03/1999) (Gail Porter’s debut)
20:00 (01/02/1979)
20:35 (02/02/1989)
21:05 (06/05/1976)
21:45 (20/05/1976)
#TOTP
19:09 (05/03/1999)
19:30 (12/03/1999) (Gail Porter’s debut)
20:00 (01/02/1979)
20:35 (02/02/1989)
21:05 (06/05/1976)
21:45 (20/05/1976)
#TOTP
BBC Four - Schedules, Friday 30 January 2026
This is the daily broadcast schedule for BBC Four
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Top of the Pops schedule for 30 January
19:09 (05/03/1999)
19:30 (12/03/1999) (Gail Porter’s debut)
20:00 (01/02/1979)
20:35 (02/02/1989)
21:05 (06/05/1976)
21:45 (20/05/1976)
#TOTP
19:09 (05/03/1999)
19:30 (12/03/1999) (Gail Porter’s debut)
20:00 (01/02/1979)
20:35 (02/02/1989)
21:05 (06/05/1976)
21:45 (20/05/1976)
#TOTP
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Very pleased to see the government has committed to build that full-scale replica of Huddersfield just outside Huddersfield though.
January 14, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Very pleased to see the government has committed to build that full-scale replica of Huddersfield just outside Huddersfield though.
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Back at it this weekend!
Saturday: Chorlton 10-16:00
Saturday: Spinningfields 11-16:00
Sunday: Sale 11-16:00
Saturday: Chorlton 10-16:00
Saturday: Spinningfields 11-16:00
Sunday: Sale 11-16:00
a man in a suit and tie with the words we 're back behind him
ALT: a man in a suit and tie with the words we 're back behind him
media.tenor.com
January 14, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Back at it this weekend!
Saturday: Chorlton 10-16:00
Saturday: Spinningfields 11-16:00
Sunday: Sale 11-16:00
Saturday: Chorlton 10-16:00
Saturday: Spinningfields 11-16:00
Sunday: Sale 11-16:00
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"Time now for a SIDEWAYS look at the news" www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
About 15,000 crabs recovered after lorry crash
The crustaceans, which were worth about €60,000 (£52,000) were bound for shops and restaurants in Portugal.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 12:17 PM
"Time now for a SIDEWAYS look at the news" www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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"Let me get this straight, Goody. Your assessment on whether there would be hooliganism at the football match was based on googling 'Will there be hooliganism at the football match?'"
January 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
"Let me get this straight, Goody. Your assessment on whether there would be hooliganism at the football match was based on googling 'Will there be hooliganism at the football match?'"
People are testing me today. 🤬🤬🤬
January 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
People are testing me today. 🤬🤬🤬
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So… he’s an Umpire Bat?
Josh Safdie says Robert Pattinson has a secret cameo in 'Marty Supreme' as the British Open umpire 🏓
"He came and watched some stuff and I was like, I don’t know any British people... So he’s the umpire"
"He came and watched some stuff and I was like, I don’t know any British people... So he’s the umpire"
January 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
So… he’s an Umpire Bat?
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I learnt tonight that the lead singer of Toto, Joseph Williams is the son of the prolific soundtrack composer, John Williams.
As you were.
As you were.
January 13, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I learnt tonight that the lead singer of Toto, Joseph Williams is the son of the prolific soundtrack composer, John Williams.
As you were.
As you were.
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Apparently now Dementia Donnie wants to ban alcohol because freedom, amirite?
January 13, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Apparently now Dementia Donnie wants to ban alcohol because freedom, amirite?
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Christmas Day Top 10:
🥇 #Amandaland - 7.1m
🥈 #TheScarecrowsWedding - 6.7m
🥉 #TheKingsSpeech - 6.4m
Still a strong night for BBC One, but ITV 1 peaks in 6th place with #TheOnePercentClub and C4 takes 7th with a great rating for #GBBO’s festive outing.
🥇 #Amandaland - 7.1m
🥈 #TheScarecrowsWedding - 6.7m
🥉 #TheKingsSpeech - 6.4m
Still a strong night for BBC One, but ITV 1 peaks in 6th place with #TheOnePercentClub and C4 takes 7th with a great rating for #GBBO’s festive outing.
January 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Christmas Day Top 10:
🥇 #Amandaland - 7.1m
🥈 #TheScarecrowsWedding - 6.7m
🥉 #TheKingsSpeech - 6.4m
Still a strong night for BBC One, but ITV 1 peaks in 6th place with #TheOnePercentClub and C4 takes 7th with a great rating for #GBBO’s festive outing.
🥇 #Amandaland - 7.1m
🥈 #TheScarecrowsWedding - 6.7m
🥉 #TheKingsSpeech - 6.4m
Still a strong night for BBC One, but ITV 1 peaks in 6th place with #TheOnePercentClub and C4 takes 7th with a great rating for #GBBO’s festive outing.
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The USA does trade with Iran.
"U.S. goods and services trade with Iran totaled an estimated $838.4 million in 2024, up 3.4 percent ($27.2 million) from 2023." (US gov trade)
Is he going to slap a tariff on himself?
"U.S. goods and services trade with Iran totaled an estimated $838.4 million in 2024, up 3.4 percent ($27.2 million) from 2023." (US gov trade)
Is he going to slap a tariff on himself?
January 13, 2026 at 8:14 AM
The USA does trade with Iran.
"U.S. goods and services trade with Iran totaled an estimated $838.4 million in 2024, up 3.4 percent ($27.2 million) from 2023." (US gov trade)
Is he going to slap a tariff on himself?
"U.S. goods and services trade with Iran totaled an estimated $838.4 million in 2024, up 3.4 percent ($27.2 million) from 2023." (US gov trade)
Is he going to slap a tariff on himself?
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One person‘s “dreadfully cold day” is another person‘s “perfect opportunity to read Agatha Christie and eat scones in front of the fire.”
Life is what you make of it.
Life is what you make of it.
January 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
One person‘s “dreadfully cold day” is another person‘s “perfect opportunity to read Agatha Christie and eat scones in front of the fire.”
Life is what you make of it.
Life is what you make of it.
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