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Henry Widdicombe

@henrywiddicombe.bsky.social

I do stuff in comedy but don't let it define me. I record a semi-regular radio show called the Records Retrieval Service that I have let define me. I'm yet to be picked up by ANY UK radio station. https://www.mixcloud.com/RecordsRetrievalService/

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Any any suggestionsm that non white people can't be British or English should be like saying the sun orbits the Earth and the moon is made of Stilton. It should make you look like a complete fucking looney. Not a candidate for Westminster

04.03.2026 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 134    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Good and useful tech doesn't have to force itself onto you. Good and useful tech doesn't have to beg to be used.

21.02.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 782    πŸ” 237    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

new Bond girl is named PV and its stands for "Pussy Vagina" and when she reveals her name to James bond she sexily whispers "I have both pussy and vagina..." & he gets so excited he just starts runs around the room saying "wow! Wow!" and falls out a window.

07.02.2026 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 322    πŸ” 70    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Gained zero traction with the AM skeeters. How about the PM crowd

02.02.2026 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Records Retrieval Service 91 - 2nd February 2026

Show 91 of the Records Retrieval Service (my some time radio show). Please give it a listen and maybe share it. Thanks!

www.mixcloud.com/RecordsRetri...

02.02.2026 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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a close up of a cartoon sheep with big eyes making a face . Alt: a close up of a cartoon sheep with big eyes making a face and giving two thumbs up

This is your occasional reminder that the only way to become a comic book creator is to go and make a comic.

Made a comic? Any comic at all? Congratulations, you're now a comic book creator! Welcome to the club!

There are no dues, but we are all thinking about maybe getting some cool jackets.

22.01.2026 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 150    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

You cannot convince me otherwise, awards are bought, not won

22.01.2026 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This year marks the 20th Edition of Thought Bubble: The Yorkshire Comic Art Festival!

With a week long festival from 9-15 November 2026, taking place across Yorkshire. And our GIANT Comic Convention will be on 14 & 15 November 2025 at Harrogate Convention Centre.

21.01.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 143    πŸ” 67    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 18

Oh no…the planet-destroying product you made from stolen IP is useless? That sounds like more of a you problem than a me problem.

22.01.2026 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 175    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Would love to know when I gave social permission for this

22.01.2026 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

[AI bubble bursts] billionaire tech bro: the stupid consumer did not understand it

22.01.2026 02:42 β€” πŸ‘ 10874    πŸ” 3712    πŸ’¬ 83    πŸ“Œ 36

For Instagram I wanted to use the carousel feature and I loved the β€œMartianvision” idea in the book so I made this extra slide to use beside the main art

20.01.2026 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thought Bubble: The Yorkshire Comic Art Festival 2026! Dates coming soon!

Join our mailing list to be the first to know: thoughtbubblefestival.com/mailinglist

19.01.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Crowley Time's listing on the Machynlleth Comedy Festival's website.

Crowley Time's listing on the Machynlleth Comedy Festival's website.

Oops! Crowley Time is coming back to @machcomedyfest.bsky.social this May! 6pm, Sat 2nd. Come on a futuristic comedy space beano in a beautiful historic venue! Guest stars TBC, and that dancing fool @odinnoh.bsky.social will provide live sound and music! Tickets: machcomedyfest.co.uk/show/2026/cr...

18.01.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I wrote and self published my first comic this year with the help of some insanely talented artists. Issue 2 in the pipeline

13.01.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If Black contestants get a raw deal on The Traitors, that definitely is reality TV | Athena Kugblenu We shouldn’t be surprised when our experiences on competitive TV shows or the football field are consistent with everyday life, says comedian and writer Athena Kugblenu

call yourself a commentator and you haven't written an opinion piece about The Traitors? you are unserious mate

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

09.01.2026 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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45 MORE SHOWS ON SALE NOW!

Including: Rob Auton, Jain Edwards, Rob Copland, Celya AB, Benjamin Alborough and many more!

Tickets at machcomedyfest.co.uk 🎟️

09.01.2026 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An excerpt from Stewart Lee’s January mail out that lists How to Survive and Affair amongst the comics Stewart has read this year and also kindly giving five stars which isn’t a review but does mean that in that moment he liked it

An excerpt from Stewart Lee’s January mail out that lists How to Survive and Affair amongst the comics Stewart has read this year and also kindly giving five stars which isn’t a review but does mean that in that moment he liked it

Got a lovely mention in Stewart Lee’s Cultural Year. Obviously exceptionally pleasing to have someone like Stewart like your work. See if you like it too here widdicomics.co.uk

08.01.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago

04.01.2026 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 43461    πŸ” 16077    πŸ’¬ 326    πŸ“Œ 411

Trump: we're gonna run the country. Get the oil companies in. That woman who stole my prize? Don't like her.

Starmer: "we don't have the full picture at the moment"

🀑

03.01.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 88    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2

this is your mission. our pedophile president needs you to jump out of a helicopter to kidnap a head of state and his wife so some oil ceos can make a lot of money. we’ll be watching from a resort in florida that still serves wedge salad and checking how many retweets we get. good luck soldier

03.01.2026 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 23829    πŸ” 6725    πŸ’¬ 186    πŸ“Œ 154

Holy β€œshit”!

02.01.2026 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Since when did the Crocodile become sarcastic? Astonishing behaviour from the β€œRadio” Times

02.01.2026 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My New Year’s resolution is to be even more of a hater to β€œA.I.”

A soul-murdering scam to create a generation of dead-inside drones - if you use it on the reg you’re a clown at best and if you promote it you’re lower than the shit on Satan’s hoof, sorry I don’t make the rules etc.

01.01.2026 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1041    πŸ” 293    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 15

I just witnessed Jehovah’s on the prowl. What incredible timing. β€œPack away the tree kids, I’ve just had an epiphany”

24.12.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic showing number 22 and Machynlleth Comedy Fest logo

Graphic showing number 22 and Machynlleth Comedy Fest logo

Graphic promoting Amy Gledhill's show at Machynlleth Comedy Fest 2026, Details in caption.

Graphic promoting Amy Gledhill's show at Machynlleth Comedy Fest 2026, Details in caption.

On Day 22 of The Mach Advent calendar, it's... AMY GLEDHILL! πŸŽ„

🌟 Amy Gledhill - Thanks For Having Me (Work in Progress)
πŸ“† Sun 03 May | 8:00PM
πŸ“ Billiard Room

Tickets at machcomedyfest.co.uk 🎟️

22.12.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic promoting Comedy Lab Cymru 2026.  Details in caption.

Graphic promoting Comedy Lab Cymru 2026. Details in caption.

🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Comedy Lab Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Little Wander, Channel 4 and S4C's Comedy Lab Cymru returns for a third year!

The programme aims to create new opportunities for emerging Welsh (and Wales-based) talent in comedy and TV. Deadline 12 January 2026

πŸ“ Apply here: https://f.mtr.cool/edvvpybhll

22.12.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just saw someone yell β€œthey’re just using it to generate ideas!”

And

I hate to say it

But if you work in the ART DEPARTMENT and you need a death machine stuffed with your colleagues’ work to give you ideas

Quit.

20.12.2025 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5792    πŸ” 1633    πŸ’¬ 50    πŸ“Œ 48
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AI still can’t do this

06.10.2025 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3989    πŸ” 1447    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 29