Richard
@rikyoung.bsky.social
Work in #FinTech. Into Marvel, Doctor Who, Sci-Fi/Fantasy books, comics, film and TV, etc.
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A brief thread on Trump renewing his threat to sue the BBC.
(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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November 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
A brief thread on Trump renewing his threat to sue the BBC.
(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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(Note I am not an American lawyer, this is perspective of an English legal commentator.)
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B7 Comics has teamed up with bestselling author and screenwriter Alex de Campi and top comic artist Marc Laming for a three-book reimagining of the classic British adventure strip Dan Dare, with the full approval…
https://downthetubes.net/dan-dare-relaunched-as-graphic-novel-project-from-b7-comics/
https://downthetubes.net/dan-dare-relaunched-as-graphic-novel-project-from-b7-comics/
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
B7 Comics has teamed up with bestselling author and screenwriter Alex de Campi and top comic artist Marc Laming for a three-book reimagining of the classic British adventure strip Dan Dare, with the full approval…
https://downthetubes.net/dan-dare-relaunched-as-graphic-novel-project-from-b7-comics/
https://downthetubes.net/dan-dare-relaunched-as-graphic-novel-project-from-b7-comics/
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If anyone is bored this Saturday, here's the colours of the next Doctor Who Collection set! Start your theories now!
November 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
If anyone is bored this Saturday, here's the colours of the next Doctor Who Collection set! Start your theories now!
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Any fans of Don Lawrence, Ron Embleton or Jesus Blasco out there?
Lost Treasures reprints prime comic art by these masters, out now from Hibernia!
Only available to buy here- hiberniacomics.com
More information here www.facebook.com/share/1BVhE6...
Lost Treasures reprints prime comic art by these masters, out now from Hibernia!
Only available to buy here- hiberniacomics.com
More information here www.facebook.com/share/1BVhE6...
November 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Any fans of Don Lawrence, Ron Embleton or Jesus Blasco out there?
Lost Treasures reprints prime comic art by these masters, out now from Hibernia!
Only available to buy here- hiberniacomics.com
More information here www.facebook.com/share/1BVhE6...
Lost Treasures reprints prime comic art by these masters, out now from Hibernia!
Only available to buy here- hiberniacomics.com
More information here www.facebook.com/share/1BVhE6...
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The government is allegedly reconsidering payments for WASPi women. I wrote this last year on why I don't think they're due compensation – and why it would be hugely unfair to pay it out.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/the-case-aga...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/the-case-aga...
The case against payouts for the WASPi women
Pensioners who have benefited greatly from the triple lock should not get more at everyone else’s expense
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The government is allegedly reconsidering payments for WASPi women. I wrote this last year on why I don't think they're due compensation – and why it would be hugely unfair to pay it out.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/the-case-aga...
www.thenewworld.co.uk/the-case-aga...
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A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
emptycity.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
A close look at Trump's $1 billion claim against the BBC
The litigation letter is weak, but his underlying practical position is not weak
By me:
emptycity.substack.com/p/a-close-lo... (Substack)
(Non-Substack link to follow.)
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The BBC isn't perfect, but it belongs to Britain not Trump.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
November 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The BBC isn't perfect, but it belongs to Britain not Trump.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
Political leaders across the UK must unite in defending its independence from the White House.
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I have lots of #DoctorWho art prints for sale, please check 'em out! (Reposts very appreciated!) 🙂
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/scotgra-57
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/scotgra-57
November 2, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I have lots of #DoctorWho art prints for sale, please check 'em out! (Reposts very appreciated!) 🙂
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/scotgra-57
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/scotgra-57
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Picard: there ARE FOUR GUYS! FOUR
November 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Picard: there ARE FOUR GUYS! FOUR
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🎧 “Queer as Folklore” by @sachacoward.bsky.social (who just won a British Fantasy Award!) explores the secret queer history of everything from mermaids/mermen, witches, pirates and unicorns to superheroes like Wonder Woman and the X-Men. So glad I listened! 🧜♂️ 🦄 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 💙📚#BookSky
November 2, 2025 at 8:26 PM
🎧 “Queer as Folklore” by @sachacoward.bsky.social (who just won a British Fantasy Award!) explores the secret queer history of everything from mermaids/mermen, witches, pirates and unicorns to superheroes like Wonder Woman and the X-Men. So glad I listened! 🧜♂️ 🦄 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 💙📚#BookSky
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All in favour of shared spaces that get people out and about and it you’re going to burn money on gambling then yeah, better to do so with a friendly person on hand. But still some incredible “men’s mental health” lobbying against a gambling tax in the Sunday Times. www.thetimes.com/article/f115...
November 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
All in favour of shared spaces that get people out and about and it you’re going to burn money on gambling then yeah, better to do so with a friendly person on hand. But still some incredible “men’s mental health” lobbying against a gambling tax in the Sunday Times. www.thetimes.com/article/f115...
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An instance of the royal prerogative
Why an Act of Parliament was not needed to remove the title from the former Duke of York
By me
Substack: emptycity.substack.com/p/an-instanc...
Personal blog: davidallengreen.com/2025/11/an-i...
An instance of the royal prerogative
Why an Act of Parliament was not needed to remove the title from the former Duke of York
By me
Substack: emptycity.substack.com/p/an-instanc...
Personal blog: davidallengreen.com/2025/11/an-i...
An instance of the royal prerogative
Why an Act of Parliament was not needed to remove the title from the former Duke of York
emptycity.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
NEW
An instance of the royal prerogative
Why an Act of Parliament was not needed to remove the title from the former Duke of York
By me
Substack: emptycity.substack.com/p/an-instanc...
Personal blog: davidallengreen.com/2025/11/an-i...
An instance of the royal prerogative
Why an Act of Parliament was not needed to remove the title from the former Duke of York
By me
Substack: emptycity.substack.com/p/an-instanc...
Personal blog: davidallengreen.com/2025/11/an-i...
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A mixed bag of news in your inbox!
*Why “admin charge” could replace “service charge” on your London restaurant bill
*The missing link between London snail farms and western government contracts awarded during the Iraq war
*RIP KINGDOM OF TREATS
www.londoncentric.media/p/admin-char...
*Why “admin charge” could replace “service charge” on your London restaurant bill
*The missing link between London snail farms and western government contracts awarded during the Iraq war
*RIP KINGDOM OF TREATS
www.londoncentric.media/p/admin-char...
Goodbye service charge, hello 'admin fee'
Plus: The difficulty of sourcing live snails for a London restaurant and a tribute to one of London's leading American candy shops.
www.londoncentric.media
November 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
A mixed bag of news in your inbox!
*Why “admin charge” could replace “service charge” on your London restaurant bill
*The missing link between London snail farms and western government contracts awarded during the Iraq war
*RIP KINGDOM OF TREATS
www.londoncentric.media/p/admin-char...
*Why “admin charge” could replace “service charge” on your London restaurant bill
*The missing link between London snail farms and western government contracts awarded during the Iraq war
*RIP KINGDOM OF TREATS
www.londoncentric.media/p/admin-char...
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Big things! Incredible art from Bernard and Ruth! A killer new look from Russell--and the Queen of Chaos in the Sanctum Sanctorum! Teases? We've got Dormammu! The Goblin Queen! Chthon's Counsel! Bats and Donna! The Skull of Necrom and the Cloak of Devastation! Nightmare and the Night Terrors!
October 31, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Big things! Incredible art from Bernard and Ruth! A killer new look from Russell--and the Queen of Chaos in the Sanctum Sanctorum! Teases? We've got Dormammu! The Goblin Queen! Chthon's Counsel! Bats and Donna! The Skull of Necrom and the Cloak of Devastation! Nightmare and the Night Terrors!
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October 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for the Guardian.
[Scene is BBC BREAKFAST with two presenters and a guest on the sofa].
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PRESENTER:
Now - some disturbing new research has shown
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PRESENTER:
that as many as 10 non-Reform political parties may currently operating ‘under the radar’ across the UK.
[Show on screen logos for Greens, Lib Dems, Conservatives
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PRESENTER:
In the studio to discuss this, Nigel Farage
[We see the guest on the sofa is indeed Nigel Farage]
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PRESENTER:
Nigel, what’s your view?
FARAGE:
Well I think this very worrying.
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FARAGE:
And just another reason why we should ban all immigration.
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PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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PRESENTER:
Funnily enough, this is what your new show’s about, isn’t it?
FARAGE:
Oop - plug time!
PRESENTER:
Ha ha
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FARAGE:
Yes it’s a 12-part BBC documentary called ‘In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One’.
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[Show on the TV screen Farage presenting a documentary series titled In Search Of The Political Parties That Aren’t My One. He is wearing his farmer's getup and looking dreamily at the UK from hillsides, visiting pubs and chatting with the locals, etc]
FARAGE:
It’s a really emotional journey
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FARAGE:
with lots of dreamy footage of me looking relatable...
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FARAGE:
as I answer the question:
*Am I the only option for Britain?*
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[Cut back to studio]
PRESENTER:
I won’t push back on that
FARAGE:
Absolutely!
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Shakshuka, All-Star Superman, and reading with no particular agenda. THE HOUSE ON UTOPIA WAY author Stefan Mohamed shares his recommendations for a Perfect Sunday made up of comfort food, books, comics, music, and more.
Head over to www.cavletter.com/a-perfect-su... to read and subscribe
Head over to www.cavletter.com/a-perfect-su... to read and subscribe
October 26, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Shakshuka, All-Star Superman, and reading with no particular agenda. THE HOUSE ON UTOPIA WAY author Stefan Mohamed shares his recommendations for a Perfect Sunday made up of comfort food, books, comics, music, and more.
Head over to www.cavletter.com/a-perfect-su... to read and subscribe
Head over to www.cavletter.com/a-perfect-su... to read and subscribe
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September 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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November 27, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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If you were wondering, this was roughly the point at which I realised that almost all military ranks were an attempt to find 271 different ways of saying “head”.
How the army got its ranks
Basically, 271 different ways of saying “head”.
jonn.substack.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
If you were wondering, this was roughly the point at which I realised that almost all military ranks were an attempt to find 271 different ways of saying “head”.
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I got my flu vaccine this week. I’d encourage all eligible Londoners to get theirs as soon as possible to stay well and strong this winter and be able to enjoy all that London has to offer.
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online ⬇️
nhs.uk/vaccinations...
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online ⬇️
nhs.uk/vaccinations...
October 25, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I got my flu vaccine this week. I’d encourage all eligible Londoners to get theirs as soon as possible to stay well and strong this winter and be able to enjoy all that London has to offer.
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online ⬇️
nhs.uk/vaccinations...
Book through your GP, the NHS app or online ⬇️
nhs.uk/vaccinations...
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Read all about one of our most regular 'characters' in our 8-page Teesside Special only in the current issue of Private Eye... ON SHELVES NOW!
October 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Read all about one of our most regular 'characters' in our 8-page Teesside Special only in the current issue of Private Eye... ON SHELVES NOW!
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Not a false alarm!!
I'm building a pop-up queer mermaid escape room for Tate Britain!
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
I'm building a pop-up queer mermaid escape room for Tate Britain!
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
October 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Not a false alarm!!
I'm building a pop-up queer mermaid escape room for Tate Britain!
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
I'm building a pop-up queer mermaid escape room for Tate Britain!
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...