Not the first time the British public have got it wildly wrong…
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema trips
When Macaulay Culkin recently said he didn’t consider Die Hard to be a Christmas film – wading into one of pop culture’s most heated holiday debates – he was booed by a live audience.
But it looks like the British people are behind the actor, with a survey revealing that Home Alone is the UK’s favourite festive film, while Die Hard has officially been voted not a Christmas movie. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Not the first time the British public have got it wildly wrong…
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Went to see Radiohead, 28 years on from my first time. It was great. If you can, I do recommend spending your money on experiences that make you feel properly alive. You’re unlikely to regret it.
November 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Went to see Radiohead, 28 years on from my first time. It was great. If you can, I do recommend spending your money on experiences that make you feel properly alive. You’re unlikely to regret it.
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Steve Smith describing Pat Cummins as “an absolute weapon”, truly two nations divided by a common language.
November 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Steve Smith describing Pat Cummins as “an absolute weapon”, truly two nations divided by a common language.
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Factoid: The 147 gave Alfa Romeo its 2nd European Car of the Year title in 3yrs & while it had arguably desirable looks, it joined an ever-lengthening list of cars bested by Ford’s all-conquering Focus in an Autocar group test 25yrs ago this week.
Yes, 25yrs ago - you are that old…
(📸: Autocar)
Yes, 25yrs ago - you are that old…
(📸: Autocar)
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Factoid: The 147 gave Alfa Romeo its 2nd European Car of the Year title in 3yrs & while it had arguably desirable looks, it joined an ever-lengthening list of cars bested by Ford’s all-conquering Focus in an Autocar group test 25yrs ago this week.
Yes, 25yrs ago - you are that old…
(📸: Autocar)
Yes, 25yrs ago - you are that old…
(📸: Autocar)
@reckless.bsky.social I've been wondering when Brendan would get involved: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US broadcast regulator writes to BBC over Panorama edit of Trump speech
The letter is reportedly also sent to the BBC's US partners, and seeks to find out if any US rules were broken.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
@reckless.bsky.social I've been wondering when Brendan would get involved: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The sound you hear is of cricketers all over the world laughing forever.
November 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The sound you hear is of cricketers all over the world laughing forever.
It was a year ago today I was in a hospital bed choosing my birthday lunch knowing that the next morning I was literally off to Brain surgery.
So thank you all, optician that spotted something odd and of course all those NHS staff for enabling me to see another one. I remain humbled and grateful 💙
So thank you all, optician that spotted something odd and of course all those NHS staff for enabling me to see another one. I remain humbled and grateful 💙
November 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It was a year ago today I was in a hospital bed choosing my birthday lunch knowing that the next morning I was literally off to Brain surgery.
So thank you all, optician that spotted something odd and of course all those NHS staff for enabling me to see another one. I remain humbled and grateful 💙
So thank you all, optician that spotted something odd and of course all those NHS staff for enabling me to see another one. I remain humbled and grateful 💙
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This is an unpopular position but: having worked with him a bit, I always thought Tim Davie was a highly competent leader and given his commercial instincts, was probably the best person to lead the BBC through its next charter renewal. I think this is very bad news for anyone who values the BBC.
Davie's resignation statement suggests he'd just had enough rather than feeling he had to resign over this particular issue.
November 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This is an unpopular position but: having worked with him a bit, I always thought Tim Davie was a highly competent leader and given his commercial instincts, was probably the best person to lead the BBC through its next charter renewal. I think this is very bad news for anyone who values the BBC.
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Factoid: Archetypal ‘80s family car with the archetypal ‘80s grille accessory & frankly looks all the better for it…
(The accessory being Hella’s neat grille/driving light set & one offered on many ‘80s cars)…
(📸: Autocar)
(The accessory being Hella’s neat grille/driving light set & one offered on many ‘80s cars)…
(📸: Autocar)
November 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Factoid: Archetypal ‘80s family car with the archetypal ‘80s grille accessory & frankly looks all the better for it…
(The accessory being Hella’s neat grille/driving light set & one offered on many ‘80s cars)…
(📸: Autocar)
(The accessory being Hella’s neat grille/driving light set & one offered on many ‘80s cars)…
(📸: Autocar)
Happy iOS 26.1 Day, everyone!
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Happy iOS 26.1 Day, everyone!
If you missed it live, here's another bit of silly fun, including Live Travel updates from Paul Briant in the Flamethrower Flying Eye*
www.mixcloud.com/theflamethro...
*Ford C-Max
www.mixcloud.com/theflamethro...
*Ford C-Max
Sunday Large Songs From The 2nd November 2025
www.mixcloud.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
If you missed it live, here's another bit of silly fun, including Live Travel updates from Paul Briant in the Flamethrower Flying Eye*
www.mixcloud.com/theflamethro...
*Ford C-Max
www.mixcloud.com/theflamethro...
*Ford C-Max
The Wheel on BBC One basically has great radio sung jingles.
November 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Wheel on BBC One basically has great radio sung jingles.
Following Engineering Works last Sunday we return tomorrow with your ideal Brunch accompaniment:
10 until 12am
Sunday Loud Songs
flamethrower.live
10 until 12am
Sunday Loud Songs
flamethrower.live
flamethrower.live
flamethrower.live
November 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Following Engineering Works last Sunday we return tomorrow with your ideal Brunch accompaniment:
10 until 12am
Sunday Loud Songs
flamethrower.live
10 until 12am
Sunday Loud Songs
flamethrower.live
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Don't think these are going to blind you at night...
October 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Don't think these are going to blind you at night...
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Unclear to me what some of Labour’s critics on here *want*. If you oppose further tax rises, you support the status quo OR further cuts. It’s just that simple.
Labour below the Lib Dems and Greens, here we come...
A difficult call, but I would be inclined to raise basic rate by 2p or even 3p not 1p if it meant I could avoid freezing thresholds all the way to the election:
October 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Unclear to me what some of Labour’s critics on here *want*. If you oppose further tax rises, you support the status quo OR further cuts. It’s just that simple.
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For the design nerds, here's Network Rail's official design manual for Rail Clock
It incorporates a sonic pigeon deterrent.
www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/u...
It incorporates a sonic pigeon deterrent.
www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/u...
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
For the design nerds, here's Network Rail's official design manual for Rail Clock
It incorporates a sonic pigeon deterrent.
www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/u...
It incorporates a sonic pigeon deterrent.
www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/u...
As much as I feel a Judas for saying it, the white Innocenti looks fabulously classy compared to our Series 3 with the AR logo on it.
Know Your BL Colour:
No: 67 Bianco Avorio
The one, the only, the incredibly rare Innocenti Regent 1300, with some great pics from IG a/c Jagalfa.
It also serves as a reminder that Innocenti-built BMC/BL cars had their unique colour range…
(📸: IG a/c jagalfa)
No: 67 Bianco Avorio
The one, the only, the incredibly rare Innocenti Regent 1300, with some great pics from IG a/c Jagalfa.
It also serves as a reminder that Innocenti-built BMC/BL cars had their unique colour range…
(📸: IG a/c jagalfa)
October 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
As much as I feel a Judas for saying it, the white Innocenti looks fabulously classy compared to our Series 3 with the AR logo on it.
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Shout out to everyone whose night shift is an hour longer tonight
October 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Shout out to everyone whose night shift is an hour longer tonight
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Know Your BL Colour:
No: 67 Bianco Avorio
The one, the only, the incredibly rare Innocenti Regent 1300, with some great pics from IG a/c Jagalfa.
It also serves as a reminder that Innocenti-built BMC/BL cars had their unique colour range…
(📸: IG a/c jagalfa)
No: 67 Bianco Avorio
The one, the only, the incredibly rare Innocenti Regent 1300, with some great pics from IG a/c Jagalfa.
It also serves as a reminder that Innocenti-built BMC/BL cars had their unique colour range…
(📸: IG a/c jagalfa)
October 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Know Your BL Colour:
No: 67 Bianco Avorio
The one, the only, the incredibly rare Innocenti Regent 1300, with some great pics from IG a/c Jagalfa.
It also serves as a reminder that Innocenti-built BMC/BL cars had their unique colour range…
(📸: IG a/c jagalfa)
No: 67 Bianco Avorio
The one, the only, the incredibly rare Innocenti Regent 1300, with some great pics from IG a/c Jagalfa.
It also serves as a reminder that Innocenti-built BMC/BL cars had their unique colour range…
(📸: IG a/c jagalfa)
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I remember reading this news and turning to the guy in the university computer lab, and saying: "that's interesting, Apple have released a hard disk that can play music".
Also, it's odd that the iPod and Windows XP were released in the same week (iPod Tue 23 Oct 2001, XP Thu 25 Oct 2001).
Also, it's odd that the iPod and Windows XP were released in the same week (iPod Tue 23 Oct 2001, XP Thu 25 Oct 2001).
1,000 songs in your pocket. 🎶
24 years ago today, Apple launched the iPod.
24 years ago today, Apple launched the iPod.
October 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I remember reading this news and turning to the guy in the university computer lab, and saying: "that's interesting, Apple have released a hard disk that can play music".
Also, it's odd that the iPod and Windows XP were released in the same week (iPod Tue 23 Oct 2001, XP Thu 25 Oct 2001).
Also, it's odd that the iPod and Windows XP were released in the same week (iPod Tue 23 Oct 2001, XP Thu 25 Oct 2001).
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He’s designing the ballroom with AI isn’t he www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
October 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
He’s designing the ballroom with AI isn’t he www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Am I going mad or could you once add an event to Google Calendar by typing it as spoken?
"Dentists at 4pm tomorrow"
I am sure I remember this...
"Dentists at 4pm tomorrow"
I am sure I remember this...
October 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Am I going mad or could you once add an event to Google Calendar by typing it as spoken?
"Dentists at 4pm tomorrow"
I am sure I remember this...
"Dentists at 4pm tomorrow"
I am sure I remember this...
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Not blaming James for this, but a side-effect of this piece of bluffery is a lot of people on Bluesky claiming that "DNS is down" (it's not), and that that today's problems are being caused by a "massive cyber attack" (unproven, fairly unlikely, but possible).
Pro-tip: if you want to look knowing about the general chaos right now, the only phrase you need to learn it “It’s DNS. It’s *always* DNS.”
Ideally, accompany it with an understated eyeroll.
Ideally, accompany it with an understated eyeroll.
October 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Not blaming James for this, but a side-effect of this piece of bluffery is a lot of people on Bluesky claiming that "DNS is down" (it's not), and that that today's problems are being caused by a "massive cyber attack" (unproven, fairly unlikely, but possible).