Elke Weissmann

@tellyelk.bsky.social

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Reader in TV, who watches TV and sometimes makes some with her students at Edge Hill University. Interested in the role of media in communicating climate change. Also interested in questions of inequality and television. Also posts pretty pictures. .. more

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Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · 3d

I suppose it's alright.

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · 9d

Slaps your hands ... 'No, Melissa, no'. .... 'Now, can you do it for me?'

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · 9d

Kids and I enjoyed our relaxing journey on the two trains from the North of England to Paris. Then we started looking up fuel efficiencies of different transport systems. Apparently the A380 plane is pretty good. But then I compared it to the train... #FeelingSmug

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · 17d

Transforming #democracy means listening and #empowering people. That listening needs to happen at a local level so that the true, rather than imaginary problems become visible. I hope you are reading this, @teamlabouruk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

‘People will listen’: turning anger into community pride in North Shields

A tour of local ‘wins’ shows how the charity Citizens UK is working with residents to build a better, fairer society

www.theguardian.com

Reposted by Matt Hills

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · 19d

What future for the #BBC and #PublicServiceBroadcasting? cstonline.net/where-to-wha...

Where to? What future for PSB and Society? by Elke Weissmann

Last week, I was in the incredibly privileged position of attending a panel discussion on the future of the BBC in the House of Lords, brought together by the British Broadcasting Challenge…

cstonline.net

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · 28d

Are you talking about Liverpool by any chance?

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · 28d

Morning from #Wavertree

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 27

Dear people of #Richmond, I encourage you to come and live with people in #Picton or #Knowsley for a week. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

‘I don’t live in a mansion. It’s a 1930s house’: Richmond residents react to council tax rise

Rachel Reeves’s new council tax surcharge on homes worth £2m or more earns mixed reception in well-heeled London borough

www.theguardian.com

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 25

Important read: press freedom under attack. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media

Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls

www.theguardian.com

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 20

And you are right.

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 16

So so true. It also affects pedestrians. Crossing over a green light now involves checking that all cars have actually stopped so many of them run red lights. @liamthorp.bsky.social

Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · Nov 16

Powerful words from @alexnurse.bsky.social - who simply doesn’t want to be killed while commuting to and from work

'I don't want to be an obituary in the ECHO, we need change'

Dad-of-two writes powerful letter after facing near-death experiences on the roads of Liverpool

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

Reposted by Elke Weissmann

Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · Nov 16

Powerful words from @alexnurse.bsky.social - who simply doesn’t want to be killed while commuting to and from work

'I don't want to be an obituary in the ECHO, we need change'

Dad-of-two writes powerful letter after facing near-death experiences on the roads of Liverpool

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 15

Aww, thank you, Ken!

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 15

What does the attack on the BBC at a time of crisis in HE tell us? cstonline.net/a-major-cris...

A Major Crisis in the BBC at a Time of a Crisis in Higher Education by Elke Weissmann

If you live, like me, in The Guardian bubble, you will be heartened by the outspoken defence of the BBC in the last two days (The Guardian, 2025). But this defence clearly doesn’t come from all sides.

cstonline.net

Reposted by Dave O’Brien

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 14

Job going at my university in my lovely department (lovely because of amazing colleagues who are truly supportive of each other). Lecturer in Film, media and broadcast production. jobs.edgehill.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Job Vacancy at Edge Hill University: Lecturer in Film, Media and Broadcast Production

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.About the RoleAs Lecturer in Film, Media and Broadcast Production this is an exciting opportunity to join the department...

jobs.edgehill.ac.uk

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 13

Why do I recognise these voices??? Hope the turtle doves won out. 😊

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 12

Please support the BBC. I know it's not perfect, but to paraphrase Raymond Williams, it's the best of imperfect models. 38d.gs/bbc_o_eaio

Sign the petition: save our BBC: don't let the likes of Trump and his UK cronies meddle with our public broadcaster

🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up & replaced by the likes of GBNews or Fox win. Sign the open letter now to demand the new BBC boss is someone that will protect...

38d.gs

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 10

Absolutely. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social it would be good to emphasize the role of the BBC in public life and our commitment to freedom of the press.

Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Nov 10

What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.

This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.

iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...

Reposted by Steve Peers, Colin Murray, Lesley A. Hall , and 3 more Steve Peers, Colin Murray, Lesley A. Hall, Simon Wren‐Lewis, Jane Suiter, Elke Weissmann

Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Nov 10

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 9

P.S. this is an awesome programme that is super timely and asks really important questions. Please watch www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002hytj

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 8

Watching @davidolusoga.bsky.social 's #Empire on #BBC which is great as always. Love the interviews with descendants discussing the impacts of the events on generations of their ancestors. But mostly jealous because he got to travel to all these interesting places.

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 7

That is the best write up of the film I have ever read.

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Nov 2

Sunday sunset.

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Oct 29

From @privateeyenews.bsky.social

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Oct 27

I brushed my hair this morning and then I decided to cycle 3 miles against the wind. So glad it was largely downhill. Otherwise I would probably have collapsed... #StormBenjamin

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Oct 20

It's CFP time for the Critical Studies in Television conference 2026. All papers on TV welcome , but conference theme is 'Crisis'. sites.edgehill.ac.uk/tvresearchgr...

Critical Studies in Television Conference 2026 - Television Studies Research Group

Slow Online Conference6-17 July 2026 We invite papers on all aspects connected to television, but this year we want to pay particular attention to the feeling of crisis that envelops us and television...

sites.edgehill.ac.uk

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Oct 18

Wow. Tolles Bild!

Reposted by Albert Weale, Janet Murray, Pamela K. Gilbert , and 1 more Albert Weale, Janet Murray, Pamela K. Gilbert, Elke Weissmann

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Oct 17

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Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Oct 8

My students made this film about a local #cricket club. If you need something to make you believe in the #goodness of people again, this is it. Feel free to support the club as well. youtu.be/sczf9HCeYE0?...

Edge Hill's Student Film Project keeps Wavertree CC in the game

YouTube video by Edge Hill University Research & Knowledge Exchange

youtu.be

Elke Weissmann @tellyelk.bsky.social · Oct 6

I think it must be Wednesday. I looked at my calendar yesterday, it said Sunday, but I was in the middle of some CPD course. So it can't have been.

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