Andrea Gibb

Netanyahu says he did not agree to Palestinian state as part of Trump Gaza plan, and IDF will remain ‘in most of territory’ – live Israeli PM says ‘we turned the tables and isolated Hamas’, while Qatar says it will hold talks on the proposals with Hamas and Turkey later on Tuesday

Rather significant deficit re dotted-Is-and-crossed-Ts in a peace agreement when the primary aggressor doesn’t agree to the terms.

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This afternoon, I end the War on Biscuits.

SAG-AFTRA Statement on Synthetic Performer LOS ANGELES (Sept. 30, 2025) — SAG-AFTRA has released the following statement on the announcement of “Tilly Norwood,” an A.I.-generated “actor” that is reportedly seeking representation: “SAG-AFTRA believes creativity is, and should remain, human-centered. The union is opposed to the replacement of human performers by synthetics. “To be clear, “Tilly Norwood” is not an actor, it’s a character generated by a computer program that was trained on the work of countless professional performers — without permission or compensation. It has no life experience to draw from, no emotion and, from what we’ve seen, audiences aren’t interested in watching computer-generated content untethered from the human experience. It doesn’t solve any “problem” — it creates the problem of using stolen performances to put actors out of work, jeopardizing performer livelihoods and devaluing human artistry. “Additionally, signatory producers should be aware that they may not use synthetic performers without complying with our contractual obligations, which generally require notice and bargaining whenever a synthetic performer is going to be used.”

SAG-AFTRA has released a statement on Tilly Norwood, the AI "performer," saying:

“To be clear, 'Tilly Norwood' is not an actor, it’s a character generated by a computer program that was trained on the work of countless professional performers — without permission or compensation."

Yup. This includes us academics too. Sign up for the ALCS, you could get a nice little payout you didn’t expect.

🖋️ Langside Library Poetry Project

The exterior of Langside Library is to be transformed into a spectacular display of poetry. Submission prompts:

The Battle of Langside
Knowledge and Learning
Community Access
Mary, Queen of Scots
Refuge / Haven

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This is my second event of the week. I'll be at the Byres Rd Book Festival with my friend and collaborator, Aisling Walsh. This one is sold out too but there's a waiting list you can join. Eventbrite events often sell out then folk don't always turn up on the night, so it's definitely worth doing

Forgive the self promotion but a couple of events coming up that I'm taking part in. On Thursday 25th I'm on a panel with Neil Forsyth (Guilt, The Gold) Really looking forward to this....I think it might be full but you might be able to register for the online version if you fancy it.

Aisling Walsh and I will be at the Byres Road Book Festival on Sept 28th. Tickets are selling fast now, it's free but you have to sign up on Eventbrite to book a space.

Hold The Front Page

It's an anomaly, rather than protocol, to have a second state visit for a US President. When that President is currently demolishing human rights, violating international law, invading his own cities and linked to a prolific sex offender it makes it even more disgusting the state visit is still on.

We're being governed by a Confederacy Of Dunces. If any of my left leaning pals want to defend Starmer and the Labour Party, I'll happily listen, but it's going to take a fuck of a lot to persuade me he's acting with any moral clarity. Netanyahu is out of control. What is Starmer thinking?

Miss Austen-An evening with Andrea Gibb & Aisling Welsh Screenwriter Andrea Gibb and director Aisling Walsh will be discussing the process of taking the novel Miss Austen from page to screen

The director, Aisling Walsh and I will be in conversation at the Byres Road Book Festival on Sept 28th. We'll be talking all things Austen and discussing our creative collaborations and process. It's free but you have to book. Hope to see you there.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/miss-auste...

I couldn't possibly say....

Episode One of our show 'Mayflies' is now on the BBCIPlayer and for the rest of August. Starring Martin Compston, Tony Curran and Ashley Jensen. Episode Two should be available shortly. @SynchronicityF

YouTube video by Bryan Ferry - Topic The Chosen One

The Bear series 4 brought me back here.

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Just verified that I'm an adult. (Moot point, I know)

They weren't convinced my face was a real person's face for quite a few goes though...

Photo of the panel, hosted by Tosin Otudeko (left). The other panellists are pictured left to right, Olivia Hetreed, Andrea Gibb and Line Langebek

From left to right: panel host Tosin Otudeko, WGGB Film Chair Tom Williams, Andrea Gibb, Olivia Hetreed and Line Langebek

The panellists are seated at the front of the stage while the audience looks on and listens

An inspiring event at the Garden Cinema yesterday, where we heard from three leading screenwriters + WGGB activists, Olivia Hetreed, @gibbzer.bsky.social + @linelangebek.bsky.social

They spoke about the art of ‘spinning plates’ - professionally, personally + in the sphere of activism + mentoring

WFTV Award 2025 Nominations Form Nominations are now open for the WFTV Awards 2025.

Nominations for the WFTV awards close today at 6pm. Anyone can nominate. I've just done all of mine. There are so many brilliant women pushing barriers, making waves and doing exceptional work in this highly challenging industry. We should acknowledge them.

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Thank you

That is exactly how it is....

thank you

‘Miss Austen’ Sequel ‘Miss Austen Returns’ In The Works For Masterpiece: Producer Christine Langan On The New Series & Bonnie Productions’ Next Chapter Christine Langan has revealed a 'Miss Austen' follow-up drama called 'Miss Austen Returns' with Keeley Hawes, and a slate of new film and TV projects.

Back in the Miss Austen saddle.

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"This was the thing that nearly had us mastered;
Don't yet rejoice in his defeat, you men!
Although the world stood up and stopped the bastard,
The bitch that bore him is in heat again.”

― Bertolt Brecht, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui 2/2

“If we could learn to look instead of gawking,
We'd see the horror in the heart of farce,
If only we could act instead of talking,
We wouldn't always end up on our arse.''

More Brecht 1/2

“We attacked a foreign people and treated them like rebels. As you know, it's all right to treat barbarians barbarically. It's the desire to be barbaric that makes governments call their enemies barbarians.”
― Bertolt Brecht

YouTube video by Mike Adams The Beach Boys - God only knows (1966) fully restored video

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpd4...

Not sure there's any plans to stream it but I will check for you.

Fantastic! Can't wait to see you XX

Spinning Plates: with award-winning screenwriters Olivia Hetreed, Andrea Gibb and Line Langebek / The Garden Cinema A Q&A fundraiser with three of the UK's leading female screenwriters as they step down from executive roles in the Writers' Guild of Great Britain.   Join Olivia Hetreed (GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING, WU...

London pals, I'm doing this on June 26th with screenwriters Olivia Hetreed and Line Langebek. We'll be talking about surviving as screenwriters, being part of a union and supporting other writers. Please come along and chat with us. Be lovely to see you.

www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/spinnin...

Chris Thomson and The Bathers on stage at Glasgow University, Friday 30th May 2025

Glorious Bathers gig st Glasgow Uni on Friday night. They were on top form and the audience rose to the occasion. Very special.