Andy Walker
@claudus.bsky.social
Now retired after 30 years as a BBC journo (Today, Newsnight, World Service, etc.) Christian, cricket tragic, rugby, horse racing, history, geopolitics, music. Bibliomaniac, philologist, intellectual magpie, voluptuary. Yorkshireman. FRGS.
"God was man in Palestine
And lives today in Bread and Wine."
Merry Christmas, everyone!
And lives today in Bread and Wine."
Merry Christmas, everyone!
December 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
"God was man in Palestine
And lives today in Bread and Wine."
Merry Christmas, everyone!
And lives today in Bread and Wine."
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Bazball ball is dead and buried. This is the man to save English Test cricket: Jason Gillespie.
December 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Bazball ball is dead and buried. This is the man to save English Test cricket: Jason Gillespie.
A happy solstice to all those who worship the old gods.
December 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM
A happy solstice to all those who worship the old gods.
Very sad to hear that the mighty Alex Kirby has died following a short illness. He was one of the BBC's most distinguished environment correspondents, founded the Climate News Network and explained the science clearly, factually and without hyperbole. A good man. He's in my prayers tonight.
December 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Very sad to hear that the mighty Alex Kirby has died following a short illness. He was one of the BBC's most distinguished environment correspondents, founded the Climate News Network and explained the science clearly, factually and without hyperbole. A good man. He's in my prayers tonight.
A happy and peaceful Hanukkah to all my Jewish friends.
December 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A happy and peaceful Hanukkah to all my Jewish friends.
That's awful news. I've never seen anyone hit the ball harder. So many wonderful memories.
www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2025...
www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2025...
Robin Smith, former England cricketer, dies aged 62
South African-born batsman, who played more than 100 international games, has died in Australia
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 AM
That's awful news. I've never seen anyone hit the ball harder. So many wonderful memories.
www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2025...
www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2025...
That would be an ecumenical matter.
November 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
That would be an ecumenical matter.
Ken Burns' latest opus, The American Revolution, is absolutely superb. The gold standard of television histories.
November 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Ken Burns' latest opus, The American Revolution, is absolutely superb. The gold standard of television histories.
The Immortal Memory. 21 October 1805.
October 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The Immortal Memory. 21 October 1805.
Thank goodness. I've never heard or seen a more stupid idea in cricket. www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2025...
County Championship scraps controversial Kookaburra ball experiment
Exclusive: Australian-made ball was first brought in after Strauss review in attempt to help English cricketers perform better Down Under
www.telegraph.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Thank goodness. I've never heard or seen a more stupid idea in cricket. www.telegraph.co.uk/cricket/2025...
So sorry to hear that John Woodbine has died. One of the pillars of British theatre and, by extension, of British radio, television and the film for decades. Another member of that peerless 1980 RSC Nicolas Nickleby cast gone.
October 8, 2025 at 8:46 AM
So sorry to hear that John Woodbine has died. One of the pillars of British theatre and, by extension, of British radio, television and the film for decades. Another member of that peerless 1980 RSC Nicolas Nickleby cast gone.
I've just read the Red Riding quartet in four days. Not the most pleasant thing but incredibly written. Just like a waking nightmare without end. As a Yorkshireman who grew up in the 1970s and 80s it hit hard but it's superb.
#BookSky
#BookSky
September 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I've just read the Red Riding quartet in four days. Not the most pleasant thing but incredibly written. Just like a waking nightmare without end. As a Yorkshireman who grew up in the 1970s and 80s it hit hard but it's superb.
#BookSky
#BookSky
Friday Night Is Music Night is tremendous.
September 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Friday Night Is Music Night is tremendous.
Please forward to anyone who may be interested. Thank you.
July 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Please forward to anyone who may be interested. Thank you.
I'm sorry to hear that Norman Tebbit has died. I always found him fascinating and he was personally very kind to me on a couple of occasions, when he had absolutely no need to be. He was probably just about the last of the great conviction politicians of both Left and Right.
July 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I'm sorry to hear that Norman Tebbit has died. I always found him fascinating and he was personally very kind to me on a couple of occasions, when he had absolutely no need to be. He was probably just about the last of the great conviction politicians of both Left and Right.
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James Wharton's 88 and Will Luxton's 81 propel us to an excellent 233-6 🚀
Follow and watch the second innings live 👉 yorkshireccc.com/news/live-yo...
Follow and watch the second innings live 👉 yorkshireccc.com/news/live-yo...
July 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
James Wharton's 88 and Will Luxton's 81 propel us to an excellent 233-6 🚀
Follow and watch the second innings live 👉 yorkshireccc.com/news/live-yo...
Follow and watch the second innings live 👉 yorkshireccc.com/news/live-yo...
In a world teeming with uncertainty, it's comforting to know that England's batsmen still have the ineffable ability to completely balls things up.
July 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In a world teeming with uncertainty, it's comforting to know that England's batsmen still have the ineffable ability to completely balls things up.
Walker now owns the ears of this horse. Just a bit of fun for the winter.
July 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Walker now owns the ears of this horse. Just a bit of fun for the winter.
Jaspit Bumrah is the best bowler on the planet. Every single ball is bespoke. He's obsessed with length, line, pace, angle of attack, etc. Nothing about him is off-the-peg and this makes him a worthy heir to the likes of Warne, Lillee and Marshall. A delight to watch. #ENGvIND
June 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Jaspit Bumrah is the best bowler on the planet. Every single ball is bespoke. He's obsessed with length, line, pace, angle of attack, etc. Nothing about him is off-the-peg and this makes him a worthy heir to the likes of Warne, Lillee and Marshall. A delight to watch. #ENGvIND
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The BBC is apparently both too pro-Israel and too anti-Israel. Only one of those narratives is amplified. My column www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
Why allegations of BBC bias on Israel are becoming hard to reconcile
The BBC is criticised—from both sides—for its reporting on Israel. A kind of groupthink is setting in that means there is no room for new narratives
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
June 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The BBC is apparently both too pro-Israel and too anti-Israel. Only one of those narratives is amplified. My column www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
Happy Summer Solstice to all my friends who follow the Old Gods.
June 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Happy Summer Solstice to all my friends who follow the Old Gods.
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One of the coolest features of the Agami Heron is its gorgeous, flowing crest that flutters as it poses and preens. But I've never seen it up close before with the details and textures.
#CostaRica #herons #nature #birds
#CostaRica #herons #nature #birds
June 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
One of the coolest features of the Agami Heron is its gorgeous, flowing crest that flutters as it poses and preens. But I've never seen it up close before with the details and textures.
#CostaRica #herons #nature #birds
#CostaRica #herons #nature #birds