Robert Allen

That Melanie Phillips is a lunatic conspiracist bigot and racist is not remotely shocking. But the fact that the Times continues to employ her should be.

At 10am on Radio 4, you can hear our funny new episode of YOU’RE DEAD TO ME about Viking Women, with Chloe Petts and Dr Eleanor Barraclough

This is a shorter edit, the full length podcast is on BBC SOUNDS (or, if you’re outside the UK, you can pay for early access on Apple BBC podcast premium)

Oh Chris Woakes. So unlucky. Hope that’s not as bad as it looked #TMS

⏰ Out a little early this week because why the hell not?
🧨 Why are populists so desperate for chaos on the streets?
🎙️ @alisonjourno.bsky.social @rmcunliffe.bsky.social @jacobjarvis.bsky.social + guest @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social on how the ’90s shaped our world
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Hundreds line the streets to honour Martyn Sadler, firefighter killed in Bicester Motion blaze Firefighters have joined hundreds of people in Oxfordshire for the funeral of Martyn Sadler, who died in the line of duty earlier this year.

Hundreds line the streets to honour Martyn Sadler, firefighter killed in Bicester Motion blaze

Sunday School: Heeeeere's Jeremy! Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 27/07/2025 · 54m

🎓 NEW Sunday School: Heeeeeere's Jeremy!

+ The Left has a new bouncing baby party! 🐣
+ A bluffer's guide to India/UK deal. 🏏
+ Could it be? Some good news from the US?🗽
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Win toss, put the opposition into bat on a cloudy day and end up with no wickets. Very poor England #TMS

I see all this stuff about Stephen Colbert and I think about what Peter Cook used to say

"Those wonderful Berlin cabarets which did so much to stop the rise of Hitler and prevent the outbreak of the Second World War”

Union Jack dress row school forced to close early for summer over 'threats' Bilton School in Rugby in Warwickshire said it is closing "in the interests of student and staff safety" following threats.

Union Jack dress row school forced to close early for summer over 'extremist threats' www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...

These people are nice and look at how much ch he is happy to be at the front of it

Sunday School: A Very Clever Cat Podcast Episode · Quiet Riot · 13/07/2025 · 1h 2m

🐾 Sunday School: A very clever cat 🐈

Our end-of-week review incl HOT behind-the-scenes Macron gossip from Olivier Morel + far right movements popping up like death cap mushrooms.
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I feel Woakes has been selected for nostalgia rather than form #TMS

Of all the absurd things Truss said and did, one of the most ridiculous was stating she didn’t know if the President of France was a friend or not!

Why the tech titans might not have it all their own way… even after sucking up to Trump.

🚌 Your hometime listening! 🚉 The commentariat talk up a Farage government, a new party of the Left (SPLITTERS!!) and would PR sort it all out?
🔮 @hannahfearn.bsky.social @rafaelbehr.bsky.social @jonnelledge.bsky.social & @nndroid.bsky.social gaze into the future…
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Anderson must be relieved. He was overworked managing 5 MP’s, but now it’s much more manageable!

Brian De Keersmaecker - A Belgium midfielder. Finally a signing #oufc

I think it’s best for all parties to be honest. Hope the move works out for Ruben. He played such a big part of our promotion

Ruben Rodrigues Departs Oxford United | Oxford United Football Club Oxford United can confirm Ruben Rodrigues will depart the Club to join Brazilian top-flight side, EC Vitoria on an undisclosed fee.

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Good luck to Ruben, but think this is a good move for all parties #oufc

Nice Boxing Day tie.

I think the rain will cost England. Fantastic match though

@dannyrobins.bsky.social Hey Danny, just wanted to thank you for your book. As the news has been, well less than comforting, your book has been my comfort read to take me mind off things. Thank you.

Vet bills: More pets being put down due to rising costs, BBC told Owners are increasingly delaying treatment for sick pets to avoid spiralling vet bills, charities warn.

Vet bills: More pets being put down due to rising costs, BBC told

Are you having Arthur back in the next few days to cover the latest situation?

Thank you. I do feel slightly less anxious after listening to you

None of the replacement Twitter aps are as good as Twitter in its prime. However I’m just tiring of social media in general. It’s just so draining

There were 242 people on board the London-bound flight.

Oxford United: Midfielder Will Vaulks featured in The Dub podcast The Dub's Robyn Cowen is joined by Oxford United midfielder Will Vaulks as they discuss his debut season with the U's.

🎧 'Tough to be the one letting the team down' #oufc

Maybe this means a sober and sensible Elon going forward!

Enjoyed the podcast, but Musk seems to have been intimidated into backing down. 48hrs on from his tirade, he’s deleted his messages whilst Trump is still attacking him. Is he being tactical or biding his time?