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We’re approaching the 40th anniversary of this spectacular bit of TV, an intro sequence to Wogan’s chat show. If anyone ever says that the 1980s were shit, just shake your head, smile condescendingly and play them this
youtu.be/ntTckWx8MMw
youtu.be/ntTckWx8MMw
Wogan Titles December 1985
YouTube video by 23111963
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December 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM
We’re approaching the 40th anniversary of this spectacular bit of TV, an intro sequence to Wogan’s chat show. If anyone ever says that the 1980s were shit, just shake your head, smile condescendingly and play them this
youtu.be/ntTckWx8MMw
youtu.be/ntTckWx8MMw
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Found when sorting an old drive. I still, very occasionally, say 'not many badgers in the House of Lords' and this is why:
February 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Found when sorting an old drive. I still, very occasionally, say 'not many badgers in the House of Lords' and this is why:
Comment of the year (Robert Jenrick, Lunch with the FT).
December 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Comment of the year (Robert Jenrick, Lunch with the FT).
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File under "charts that need no explanatory context to make the story clear" wapo.st/4iC8oCR
December 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
File under "charts that need no explanatory context to make the story clear" wapo.st/4iC8oCR
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"having changed my mind about the OBR, my internship there has begun smoothly"
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
"having changed my mind about the OBR, my internship there has begun smoothly"
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My guess would be a BST/GMT mess up on a scheduled launch. So very straightforward, so very silly.
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
My guess would be a BST/GMT mess up on a scheduled launch. So very straightforward, so very silly.
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Where are all the "revoke Shamima Begum's citizenship she's a traitor people" today, I wonder.
Nathan Gill; A traitor who was at the very top of Reform UK, aiding and abetting Russian adversaries, has been sentenced today.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
Reform UK should be ashamed. Britain deserves better.
November 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Where are all the "revoke Shamima Begum's citizenship she's a traitor people" today, I wonder.
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While other organisations brush off minor mistakes, the BBC spends days self-flagellating like a mentally-disturbed medieval monk - but only if the criticisms have come from the right. They literally couldn't give a toss if they're being attacked from the centre or left.
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
While other organisations brush off minor mistakes, the BBC spends days self-flagellating like a mentally-disturbed medieval monk - but only if the criticisms have come from the right. They literally couldn't give a toss if they're being attacked from the centre or left.
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was tim davie wearing a poppy when he resigned
November 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
was tim davie wearing a poppy when he resigned
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November 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Back to work after two week break to find hundreds of emails drafted by AI selling AI services claiming to help you tackle email overload.
November 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Back to work after two week break to find hundreds of emails drafted by AI selling AI services claiming to help you tackle email overload.
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Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC
Crab for breakfast eaten with chopsticks. Defeated in more ways than one.
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Crab for breakfast eaten with chopsticks. Defeated in more ways than one.
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Voting against Restore Trust in the annual NT elections is becoming a pleasant annual tradition, like Guy Fawkes Night. We should commemorate it.
🌳 As a #NationalTrust member I’ve just voted for the recommended slate to keep out the bogus, right-wing entryists of “Restore Trust”. Anything this creep wants is bad for Britain and bad for our heritage.
🌳 If you’re a member, vote Recommended Slate now: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
🌳 If you’re a member, vote Recommended Slate now: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
One vital reason to vote in the National Trust elections and for the NT endorsed candidates. We can't risk the Restore Trust candidates getting any influence on it.
October 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Voting against Restore Trust in the annual NT elections is becoming a pleasant annual tradition, like Guy Fawkes Night. We should commemorate it.
Offal bar (breakfast buffet, Shanghai).
October 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Offal bar (breakfast buffet, Shanghai).
Hell is other people's children.
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hell is other people's children.
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I think this is a tragedy for the CofE. It means they are still a long way from where the country of which it proclaims it is the national church is on gay marriage. How should gay people, or those of us who have gay friends or family members, think of an institution which doesn't respect them?
FULL STORY IN @THETIMES:
Gay couples hoping to have special blessing ceremonies in church have seen plans for a trial halted by CofE bishops
Bishops have also extended ban on gay priests having civil marriages: www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...
Gay couples hoping to have special blessing ceremonies in church have seen plans for a trial halted by CofE bishops
Bishops have also extended ban on gay priests having civil marriages: www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...
Church of England bishops halt plans for blessing services for gay couples
The ban on priests marrying same-sex partners will also be extended because changes would require the rewriting of canon law, say leaders
www.thetimes.com
October 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I think this is a tragedy for the CofE. It means they are still a long way from where the country of which it proclaims it is the national church is on gay marriage. How should gay people, or those of us who have gay friends or family members, think of an institution which doesn't respect them?
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In one crisp para — & the 2 charts he highlights — @chrisgiles.ft.com bursts a huge number of “welfare” myths www.ft.com/content/ee67...
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In one crisp para — & the 2 charts he highlights — @chrisgiles.ft.com bursts a huge number of “welfare” myths www.ft.com/content/ee67...
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See if you make an announcement such as “There is fixed, structural damage in the ticket hall at Mornington Crescent” I am going to spend the next 35 minutes trying to decode it
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
See if you make an announcement such as “There is fixed, structural damage in the ticket hall at Mornington Crescent” I am going to spend the next 35 minutes trying to decode it
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That really moving Marseillaise scene in Casablanca is now 400% more moving youtu.be/CbWgOpG1988
Casablanca - Marseillaise Scene (extended edition)
YouTube video by Jeremy Limb
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October 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
That really moving Marseillaise scene in Casablanca is now 400% more moving youtu.be/CbWgOpG1988
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Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.
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Phew, that's ages away, I'll worry about it later
October 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Phew, that's ages away, I'll worry about it later
Bit of a departure for Nige but I guess everything is political.
October 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Bit of a departure for Nige but I guess everything is political.