Philip Ralph

Thank you Carole 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Nobody here needs to be told that Reform's claims of cheating are utterly absurd but it's worth noting that the anti-Reform vote was so large that even if the Greens and Labour had split it 50/50 Reform would still have lost — in fact they would have come third. They only value democracy if they win

I’m seeing takes talking about ‘the centre ground is gone’ etc, and I don’t think that’s accurate - voters haven’t changed their motivations, the major parties have just failed to cater to them. Those people who voted green would’ve voted Labour had Labour not been too busy flirting with the right.

As we thought. Made up. And made up Islamphobia.
They only have one tune.
#GortonAndDenton
#r4today #reform

Channel 5 Making Factual Drama About Interrogation Of Madeleine McCann’s Mother Channel 5 is making a 'Suspect' drama about Madeleine McCann, Kate McCann and her interrogation.

It was an absolute career highlight to write Suspect: Kate McCann, the first drama about the Madeleine McCann case, for Channel 5. The entire team gave it absolutely everything and the results are all there on screen. I can't wait for people to see this stunning film.

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Thank you, Fritha 🙏

Scotland Yard Reveal Latest Findings in Search for Madeleine In a world exclusive with the BBC, Scotland Yard reveals their latest findings in the search for Madeleine McCann

Madeleine McCann is still missing and her family still hope for her safe return. If you have any information, contact - findmadeleine.com/home.html

In these challenging, changing times for TV in the UK, it is so important that we continue to make work that pushes the envelope of what is possible in drama especially when time and money are at a premium. I'm so proud to have been part of the team who made this film.

The film was superbly produced by Orchard Studios and brilliantly directed by Paula Wittig who brought it to life in a visceral, real, grounded way. We were incredibly blessed to cast the extraordinary Laura Bayston to play Kate McCann. She is never off screen and gives a performance for the ages.

Channel 5 Making Factual Drama About Interrogation Of Madeleine McCann’s Mother Channel 5 is making a 'Suspect' drama about Madeleine McCann, Kate McCann and her interrogation.

It was an absolute career highlight to write Suspect: Kate McCann, the first drama about the Madeleine McCann case, for Channel 5. The entire team gave it absolutely everything and the results are all there on screen. I can't wait for people to see this stunning film.

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Come write with us @emergenceuk.bsky.social in beautiful mid-Wales this April... two places remaining...

Father Brown - Series 13: 9. The Power of Suggestion Father Brown investigates when a Hollywood starlet is murdered while filming an advert for washing powder.

This was a work of absolute genius and humanity. Tony Marchant a superb writer we haven’t seen enough of in recent years. Still in my DVD collection. And Phil Daniels - astonishingly - cameos in my recent ep of Father Brown… 🤯🤯

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This is just part one, @philralph.bsky.social

Why we're boycotting the government's BBC Charter Survey:

👉Absence of workforce consideration
👉Limited detail and scope
👉Possible use of AI to aggregate responses, likely to generate overly simplistic conclusions

Read what we're calling for instead 👇

This is an important intervention from @equityuk.bsky.social to the paltry and skewed @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social BBC Charter Renewal Survey & should be taken seriously at the highest levels. The future of a sustainable UK TV industry relies on a strong, independent BBC that responds to freelancers. 👏✊🏻

These people are poison. They will unleash racist thugs on the streets of this country and call it security. They will subjugate us to the US and call it patriotism. They must be stopped. There is no more important task in politics.

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As we enjoy today’s @bafta.org Film Awards, the glitz, the glamour, the stars, it would be really great if there was *some* acknowledgement from presenters and winners of the dire crisis the industry is in and the thousands of freelancers who are struggling to survive…

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If you’re on that stage today - please speak out to support your colleagues and friends who make our film and TV the best in the world. Let’s fight for the future of UK film & TV before it collapses for good… ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻 #EEBaftas

Film & TV in the UK is no longer a thriving sustainable industry. It is a hobby for the wealthy & privileged. This is a disaster and we need action from our industry leaders and from @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social @lisanandymp.bsky.social before our world leading culture is a thing of the past.

This week’s report from @filmtvcharity.bsky.social highlights 74% of freelancers are considering leaving the industry, 43% have taken concrete steps to do so & 22% are experiencing “sustained worklessness”… this is an existential crisis for the UK screen arts.

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As we enjoy today’s @bafta.org Film Awards, the glitz, the glamour, the stars, it would be really great if there was *some* acknowledgement from presenters and winners of the dire crisis the industry is in and the thousands of freelancers who are struggling to survive…

Awesome two days... double bills on both days which offered a fascinating insight into Redford... definitely not a 'character actor' but my God what presence and charisma! Just the most beautiful man and the camera adored him. Never dull, never anything other than right in the moment. Loved it.

Filling some holes in Redford’s filmography - a still biting political satire; the ur-text for spy capers; a too-old Redford in a baseball cornfest; a now problematic still stunning Best Pic winner with Streep & Redford never more gorgeous. #LastFourSeen #LetterboxdFriday

Just been asked to moderate panels at a big event with a high ticket price. But "sorry, they cannot offer a fee" to the moderators who make it possible. I didn't say no because of the money for me, but because of the exploitative business model (similar to academic publishing). This needs to stop.

The basic line between Restore Britain and Reform UK is simple: Restore is openly racist, Reform veils its racism.

Even the BNP wasn't as openly racist as Restore; for them to have Parliamentary and significant local govt representation feels a Rubicon crossed.

AI isn't dangerous because it's alive, it's dangerous because the most powerful people on the planet are all lying to you and saying it is when it's a barely functional chatbot that isn't allowed to disagree with you because you might stop paying for it

“UK screen industry ‘on the brink of collapse’ as 74% of workers consider leaving” - This collapse has been shouted from the rooftops by thousands of freelancers for years. @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social shrug & the industry’s leaders are nowhere. When will we act for a sustainable equitable future? When?

17-02-26

Dear BBC licence payers,

are we ALL writing "BBC license fee" now? The BBC will probably be spelling it like that soon grr. Stop sucking up to that fat lizard-eyed jaffa fuck in the White House. JAMES BOND HAS A LICENCE TO KILL. Also I am in the off licence 🍺🍺 😫

Yours,

A STATE PENSIONER

“…they don’t know why.”

It’s a complete fucking mystery isn’t it, bellends.

Hey! While you’re second screening that HETV show that isn’t holding your attention, why not read my thoughts on how HETV is… serving us ‘junk stories’ that… don’t hold your attention…