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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 1d

Probably worth pointing you to an article on what the EBU faces no matter what decision is made, which is best summed up by one of the subheadings. t.co/fTfxdTIsG9

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 1d

Also worth pointing out that Germany is one of the big five that puts the most money into the contest, alongside Spain. Whose broadcaster had vowed to walk if Israel’s station stays in …

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 1d

Probably worth pointing out at this stage that it would be for the Eurovision broadcaster to make that decision, not the government, and the broadcaster has made no such threat. But broadcasters will also take into account the mood of the country they’re in. www.euronews.com/culture/2025...

German chancellor threatens to boycott Eurovision if Israel excluded

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that if Israel is excluded from Eurovision 2026, Germany will not take part.

www.euronews.com

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Full Fact @fullfact.org · 1d

An episode of Have I Got News for You was briefly removed from BBC iPlayer over the weekend after it contained a factual error about digital ID cards—a claim we'd already fact checked.

It’s a clear reminder of why fact checking matters.

BBC’s Have I Got News for You error shows why fact checking matters – Full Fact

Over the weekend, an episode of Have I Got News for You was temporarily removed from BBC iPlayer after presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell made a factual error...

fullfact.org

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Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra @fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 2d

Jump to 50 seconds in and listen to the music they use.

Trust me.

Your flabber will have never been so gasted.

Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra @fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 2d

Special bonus feature:

"America Screams" with Vincent Price (1981)

YouTube video by Mondo A-Go-Go Video

youtu.be

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

In better news for Russell Martin, he's a shoo-in for something at the British Comedy Awards.

Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

"Here's a look at your best bits."
*blank page*

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

The sheer mismatch between Martin and the club is almost of sitcom proportions.

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Ross McKay @rossmc11.bsky.social · 2d

I once again appeal to Nottingham Forest to do the funniest possible thing and set up the greatest day in the history of Super Scoreboard.

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

To put into context how bad Russell Martin's time at Rangers has been, he's basically the Liz Truss of Scottish football at this stage.

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

Assuming that Russell Martin news wasn't just embargoed, quite a few newspaper editors no doubt internally screaming at the moment.

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

I think it probably depends where you are in the UK as to how essential local news is to you. If you're in the south-east and travelling into London then you may not be bothered, if you're in Scotland and your laws and education are passed by a completely different parliament it's somewhat key.

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The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Russell Martin has been sacked by Rangers after just four months

www.heraldscotland.com/spor...

@heraldsport.bsky.social

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

At this point we're almost getting into the territory of duty of care, such was the anger from the Rangers support towards him.

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

The second par of that sentence could have read, "While all transition periods require some time, for f***'s sake ..."

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

Rangers have "parted company" with Russell Martin. www.rangers.co.uk/article/club...

Club Statement - Russell Martin

RANGERS Football Club confirms that it has parted company with Head Coach, Russell Martin.

www.rangers.co.uk

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

Not one of them said anything so brutal or unfair that he’d get a sympathy vote. Most of them talked around the performance and went on about his outfit, lack of nerves etc. Shirley gave him tips for the future. So many alarm bells that he was a goner. #Strictly

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

Also, beware the Scottish vote. #Strictly

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

My old X Factor skills are clearly now transferable to Strictly. Rule number one of reality shows: listen to what the judges say. #Strictly

Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 3d

Not saying it will happen, but the judges’ comments for Thomas Skinner’s dance felt very much like what the judges would say on The X Factor when you’re doomed. Damning with faint praise, talking about anything other than the dance, not evoking a sympathy vote or a fear he could be out. #Strictly

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

Haaaaa oh God yeah, bless them.

Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

This feels deeply on-brand.

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

“We bloody hated those two dances.”
“Great, here they are again.”
#Strictly

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

I’ll be honest, I wasn’t watching and immediately started searching for the dance. I didn’t think you could get a 2 on Strictly without breaking someone’s leg or something.

AAAAH-riadne Griffin @ariadnereviews.bsky.social · 3d

Series highlight tbh #scd #strictly

Thomas SKinner gets a 2 from Craig. Amy new it was coming.

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

I do enjoy the quirk of reality shows, that the audience and judges vote to see the two performances they hate most again in a dance-off. #Strictly

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Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social · 2d

Basically Ofcom, allow STV to merge its news shows and ITV will likely come to you and go “so about West/Westcountry…”

TV Pres @tvpres.com · 2d

🔵 Update from CLEAN FEED

Ofcom decision regarding STV News could set precedent for other ITV regions

📺 More at https://tvpres.com

Ofcom decision regarding STV News could set precedent for other ITV regions - Clean Feed

Ofcom's decision on STV's proposal to stop providing a distinct news service for the north of Scotland could set a precedent.

cleanfeed.thetvroom.com

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