Peter West
@peterfwest.bsky.social
European. Family guy. Live music enthusiast. Veteran of the mobile telecoms industry.
North Easterner living in exile in the Thames Valley
“Peter in Reading” on BBC 6 Music
North Easterner living in exile in the Thames Valley
“Peter in Reading” on BBC 6 Music
We went to see Othello yesterday, superb production with outstanding acting as you would expect with this stellar cast
December 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We went to see Othello yesterday, superb production with outstanding acting as you would expect with this stellar cast
Well I guess that just underlines that I won’t be visiting the USA again any time soon. I used to be a regular visitor for work and pleasure and lived in Chicago for a while, but those days are long gone
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Well I guess that just underlines that I won’t be visiting the USA again any time soon. I used to be a regular visitor for work and pleasure and lived in Chicago for a while, but those days are long gone
A FIFA investigation into Infantino is like a Republican investigation into Trump
December 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
A FIFA investigation into Infantino is like a Republican investigation into Trump
I’ve been to several Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall over the years and the shows have been great as well as being a fantastic charity fundraiser. The line up for 2026 though is outrageously good, and I’m not sure my credit card can stand it
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I’ve been to several Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall over the years and the shows have been great as well as being a fantastic charity fundraiser. The line up for 2026 though is outrageously good, and I’m not sure my credit card can stand it
I doubt very much my No1 song of the year will feature. Mclusky are incredible live too
December 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I doubt very much my No1 song of the year will feature. Mclusky are incredible live too
I’m not dull enough to share my whole 2025 listening habits, but my most listened to song of the year was also by the band that provided one of my favourite live gigs of the year: Mclusky
December 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I’m not dull enough to share my whole 2025 listening habits, but my most listened to song of the year was also by the band that provided one of my favourite live gigs of the year: Mclusky
I was looking for a decent film to watch tonight, and I saw Spike Lee and Denzel Washington so I guessed “Highest 2 Lowest” was going to be epic. How wrong I was
November 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I was looking for a decent film to watch tonight, and I saw Spike Lee and Denzel Washington so I guessed “Highest 2 Lowest” was going to be epic. How wrong I was
Nick Grimshaw playing Grace by IDLES this morning. Is this related to the “big” news story about the king and the pope praying together yesterday or just a coincidence?
October 24, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Nick Grimshaw playing Grace by IDLES this morning. Is this related to the “big” news story about the king and the pope praying together yesterday or just a coincidence?
Wait till Kami Badenoch finds out how hard it is for someone from Gaza to go to a football match
October 16, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Wait till Kami Badenoch finds out how hard it is for someone from Gaza to go to a football match
I’ve been thinking about this for years now, but always thought that it wouldn’t achieve anything because of our ridiculous FPTP electoral system. Like a lot of others (now over 110,000 members!) I’ve arrived at the decision that this is the best hope we have for a fairer and more radical future
October 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I’ve been thinking about this for years now, but always thought that it wouldn’t achieve anything because of our ridiculous FPTP electoral system. Like a lot of others (now over 110,000 members!) I’ve arrived at the decision that this is the best hope we have for a fairer and more radical future
Honestly officer, I’ve only brushed my teeth
October 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Honestly officer, I’ve only brushed my teeth
Don’t forget female…
September 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Don’t forget female…
How about Baroness?
September 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
How about Baroness?
This looks like a recipe for success
September 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This looks like a recipe for success
Oh, and the lighter stuff related to pets, travel and *lots* of music by bands you’ve probably never heard of, like The Itch at the 100 Club tonight
September 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Oh, and the lighter stuff related to pets, travel and *lots* of music by bands you’ve probably never heard of, like The Itch at the 100 Club tonight
Of course Trump knows all about home “truths” right?
September 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Of course Trump knows all about home “truths” right?
Hope you have more luck than I did in March
September 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Hope you have more luck than I did in March
The first 15 minutes of the Radio 4 News at 5pm devoted to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. I don’t remember this level of coverage in June when Democrat were shot
September 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The first 15 minutes of the Radio 4 News at 5pm devoted to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. I don’t remember this level of coverage in June when Democrat were shot
Why are the UK government spending taxpayers money posting content on X? Asking for those people who haven’t been radicalised
August 31, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Why are the UK government spending taxpayers money posting content on X? Asking for those people who haven’t been radicalised
Kemi Badenoch ignoring science to appeal to the short term goals of geriatric Reform voters
August 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Kemi Badenoch ignoring science to appeal to the short term goals of geriatric Reform voters
And here you have the underlying reason that the country is ruined:
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August 29, 2025 at 8:27 AM
And here you have the underlying reason that the country is ruined:
news.sky.com/story/our-co...
news.sky.com/story/our-co...
One of my neighbours who says he isn’t racist posted this on FB a couple of days ago. Now some other neighbours who I’ve always loved have shared it too. The irony is that they are Irish and immigrated here many years ago. I’m upset at how this is creating division
August 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
One of my neighbours who says he isn’t racist posted this on FB a couple of days ago. Now some other neighbours who I’ve always loved have shared it too. The irony is that they are Irish and immigrated here many years ago. I’m upset at how this is creating division
Marc Riley playing “Leaders of the Free World” by Elbow which is even more relevant than when it was released.
Periscope up!
Periscope up!
August 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Marc Riley playing “Leaders of the Free World” by Elbow which is even more relevant than when it was released.
Periscope up!
Periscope up!
Shocked to discover that the one trick pony Nigel Farage is banging on about immigration again and warning of more Farage Riots from his soapbox
August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Shocked to discover that the one trick pony Nigel Farage is banging on about immigration again and warning of more Farage Riots from his soapbox