If someone would open a Gerrards in London, I’d be very happy indeed…

#wales #gog #wrexham

BREAKING:

Reports of explosions in Isfahan in the centre of Iran.

I'll have live updates on BBC World Service throughout the coming hours.

For some reason, this morning, ScandiKitchen came calling…

I was once presented with a script that referred to a group of Palestinians as 'West Bankers'.

I decided that it needed to be rewritten...

On air now LBC News 📻📱🔊

We have the lastest on the #SydneyAttack and the latest developments in the Middle East from Fraser Knight

Plus Chris Chambers and Liam Gotting are live at Aintree for the #GrandNational

Is BBC Woman's Hour really all that offensive?

I was debating whether to get rid of this early 70s Omega Deville I picked up a few years ago. I’ve given it a polish and a new strap, though, and it looks amazing…

Up to now Hamas have demanded that Israel completely withdrew from Gaza before they will release any further Israeli hostages but Hamas have held 4 Israelis in Gaza for past 10 years, and it won’t allow these 133 to rot away for years. My words on LBC News with David Harper

Just about to join David Harper on LBC News in the UK to discuss Gaza.

For the people that accuse commercial radio of being downmarket - I just found this in the kitchen at LBC News

Nothing like a critical email from a ‘fan’ to enhance your Saturday afternoon…

Night shift happy place…

If you’re wondering why being a BBC World Service News Presenter requires more attention to detail and pronunciation research than other jobs, these all appeared in a single news bulletin this afternoon.

Broadcasting to a global audience is a great privilege and a real challenge.

Today’s Central Line Playlist is being dominated by…

Having a day off. Yes, really…

Catching up on a few charity shop finds I haven’t played yet.

Really enjoyed seeing all the celebrations for 30 years of BBC Radio 5 Live yesterday.

I worked there for several years (on and off) as a Presenter for Morning Reports and even - once or twice - on proper actual Breakfast...

(Watch this mainly to see how scruffy I was back in 2018!)

I’m kind of both, to be honest. It’s complicated…

Speaker & author, Sara Schley, will be chatting to BBC broadcaster, David Harper, about the importance of getting the right diagnosis quickly, shining a spotlight on bipolar type 2, & how we can challenge stigma & save lives.
📅 30 March
🕕 6-8pm
👉 lght.ly/h6ef2b4

Deep in thought BBC News (UK)…

(Photo courtesy of Temesghen Debesai)

These are the controls I adjust before hitting the dance floor