Gayle Anderson
@gayleanderson.bsky.social
Writer, broadcaster and podcast producer. Lover of words, wit, women and rum. Always first to the bar...
In Prague. Who could resist either offer?
December 1, 2023 at 7:25 PM
In Prague. Who could resist either offer?
Neck hot water bottle - bloody best invention EVER!! What a piece of kit!!
November 27, 2023 at 8:07 PM
Neck hot water bottle - bloody best invention EVER!! What a piece of kit!!
The only fake here is Cruella...
November 19, 2023 at 1:28 PM
The only fake here is Cruella...
Season 2 of #TheNewsReader is magnificent. If like me, you worked in media in the 80's it'll trigger all sorts of memories...like misogyny, racism and homophobia...
November 18, 2023 at 3:06 PM
Season 2 of #TheNewsReader is magnificent. If like me, you worked in media in the 80's it'll trigger all sorts of memories...like misogyny, racism and homophobia...
David Livingstone and the appropriately-worded funfair sign that's been placed next to him in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens Christmas Market.
November 16, 2023 at 4:06 PM
David Livingstone and the appropriately-worded funfair sign that's been placed next to him in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens Christmas Market.
Last Stop Larrimah on Netflix is the most utterly bing-bong and brilliant documentary I've watched in years. For the first 20 minutes I was convinced this was a Christopher Guest drama but it turns out is all real. Utterly incredible.
November 9, 2023 at 11:42 PM
Last Stop Larrimah on Netflix is the most utterly bing-bong and brilliant documentary I've watched in years. For the first 20 minutes I was convinced this was a Christopher Guest drama but it turns out is all real. Utterly incredible.
Everyone- do yourselves a huge favour and watch #Time on #BBCiplayer. The most powerful TV drama I've seen in years. What incredible performances from the whole ensemble, what a script and what incredible direction. Blown away.
November 4, 2023 at 8:42 PM
Everyone- do yourselves a huge favour and watch #Time on #BBCiplayer. The most powerful TV drama I've seen in years. What incredible performances from the whole ensemble, what a script and what incredible direction. Blown away.
Esther and I are just nipping down to the shops.Anyone want anything?
#ScotlandIsMoist
#WillTheRainEverStop?
#ScotlandIsMoist
#WillTheRainEverStop?
October 27, 2023 at 10:22 AM
Esther and I are just nipping down to the shops.Anyone want anything?
#ScotlandIsMoist
#WillTheRainEverStop?
#ScotlandIsMoist
#WillTheRainEverStop?
It's 8am. I've already had a radiator delivered and written up my podcast reviews for radio. Time for some porridge....
October 24, 2023 at 7:11 AM
It's 8am. I've already had a radiator delivered and written up my podcast reviews for radio. Time for some porridge....
"We were never brie-ing boring..."
Really don't know why the Pet Shop Boys haven't made this yet. It sounds amazing, would definitely go and see.
October 23, 2023 at 7:50 PM
"We were never brie-ing boring..."
Seeing that video of Mick Jagger doing an interview in fluent French has really perked up my morning...
October 22, 2023 at 10:44 AM
Seeing that video of Mick Jagger doing an interview in fluent French has really perked up my morning...
Let's hear it for happy, gay families!Mama 2 with daughter, Erin and Mama 1 with Erin's fiancee, Claire.
October 20, 2023 at 12:57 PM
Let's hear it for happy, gay families!Mama 2 with daughter, Erin and Mama 1 with Erin's fiancee, Claire.
No trains tomorrow so that's me stuck in Edinburgh. What a bind!!!Only one thing for it- a magnificent boozy lunch!
October 18, 2023 at 6:35 PM
No trains tomorrow so that's me stuck in Edinburgh. What a bind!!!Only one thing for it- a magnificent boozy lunch!
Today I've mainly been writing about the time Joan Armatrading popped into the Jackie office unannounced..
October 18, 2023 at 12:13 PM
Today I've mainly been writing about the time Joan Armatrading popped into the Jackie office unannounced..
October 18, 2023 at 11:31 AM
Oh hell, yeah. I can relate to this.
October 17, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Oh hell, yeah. I can relate to this.
Kettle's fecked so making a cup of tea in my kitchen this morning be like...
October 17, 2023 at 8:46 AM
Kettle's fecked so making a cup of tea in my kitchen this morning be like...
Watched Summer of Soul on Channel 4 last night and I'm still thinking about how incredible it was.I'm going to rewatch Nina Simone again over breakfast. What a woman. Feel so lucky to have seen her live.
October 17, 2023 at 6:51 AM
Watched Summer of Soul on Channel 4 last night and I'm still thinking about how incredible it was.I'm going to rewatch Nina Simone again over breakfast. What a woman. Feel so lucky to have seen her live.
Really? That's an important right now is it, Emma Beddington and The Guardian?!!
Please seriously get a grip or ' et tu dois sérieusement te ressaisir.' As they say in France...
Please seriously get a grip or ' et tu dois sérieusement te ressaisir.' As they say in France...
Should I be embarrassed about wearing nothing but Breton tops in Brittany?
I packed quickly for my holiday, and opened my suitcase on arrival to find a pile of striped tops. Cue mortification
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2023 at 2:31 PM
Really? That's an important right now is it, Emma Beddington and The Guardian?!!
Please seriously get a grip or ' et tu dois sérieusement te ressaisir.' As they say in France...
Please seriously get a grip or ' et tu dois sérieusement te ressaisir.' As they say in France...
First Ladies of Rap on BBC2 is bloody magnificent.
October 15, 2023 at 9:18 PM
First Ladies of Rap on BBC2 is bloody magnificent.
How could making mince and tatties go so wrong? I'll tell you why. The two huge pre dinner Ricard's did it. Ma Broon never had those kinda problems...
October 15, 2023 at 7:39 PM
How could making mince and tatties go so wrong? I'll tell you why. The two huge pre dinner Ricard's did it. Ma Broon never had those kinda problems...
If only I'd had more time, I'd have written a shorter letter
- Pascal -
Never truer words spoken. Been trying to be witty and concise with my writing since 9 am. Have failed miserably...😪
- Pascal -
Never truer words spoken. Been trying to be witty and concise with my writing since 9 am. Have failed miserably...😪
October 15, 2023 at 3:04 PM
If only I'd had more time, I'd have written a shorter letter
- Pascal -
Never truer words spoken. Been trying to be witty and concise with my writing since 9 am. Have failed miserably...😪
- Pascal -
Never truer words spoken. Been trying to be witty and concise with my writing since 9 am. Have failed miserably...😪
Today I'll be mainly writing about the time in the mid 80's when Steve Strange visited me in the Jackie office Dundee. He was in full white panstick make up, giant false eyelashes and carrying a bag of satsumas..
October 15, 2023 at 8:04 AM
Today I'll be mainly writing about the time in the mid 80's when Steve Strange visited me in the Jackie office Dundee. He was in full white panstick make up, giant false eyelashes and carrying a bag of satsumas..
I'll always be a little bit in love with Roz Doyle....
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www.avclub.com/roz-doyle-fr...
Roz Doyle is one of the most progressive women to ever grace a sitcom
Before her guest appearance in the Frasier reboot, let's tip one back for this gloriously independent and sex-positive character.
www.avclub.com
October 13, 2023 at 7:57 AM
I'll always be a little bit in love with Roz Doyle....
www.avclub.com/roz-doyle-fr...
www.avclub.com/roz-doyle-fr...
Happy National Coming Out Day! Remember, it's never too late to be your true self. I came out at 46 and I'm so glad I did. Just do what's right for you, when it's right for you.
October 11, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Happy National Coming Out Day! Remember, it's never too late to be your true self. I came out at 46 and I'm so glad I did. Just do what's right for you, when it's right for you.