Whilst nothing can match the sublime #Spiral, combining as it does crime, Paris, high drama, classical music, Philharmonia is well worth watching, a mon avis: Walter Presents: Philharmonia preview – a wonderful find with a sublime backdrop entertainment-focus.com/tv-section/tv-… via @ent_focus

The Battle for Algiers, Cinema Paradiso, The Mission, the music used for David Lloyd George, oh and hundreds of original film scores and arrangements - what an incredibly talented musician you were, Ennio Morricone.

Hang on - weren't there ACTUALLY bread and circuses in the Chancellor's statement??

Yesterday we were promised a New Deal. Instead we got a Meal Deal. My piece for The Mirror on a statement that failed to match the scale of the challenge facing the country. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

Well that's me never going to the John Lewis in Birmingham, then👎👎👎...........

John Lewis is closing eight stores, including a flagship outlet in Birmingham. 1,300 jobs are at risk. Yesterday I visited the local area to find out how small retailers are coping with this crisis. We need a targeted approach to support jobs, not a one size fits all policy

"It'll all be over by Christmas" - now where did I hear that before? (A: history class, said of WWI in autumn 1914.....)

We are in a battle for the soul of this nation. But together, it's a battle we can win. Joe Biden—I'm ready to get to work.

Towards their ancestral home named "Dun Sinane"..? And you must not burn 'em! Be safe. sparknotes.com/nofear/shakesp…

‘Charismatic performers, charming playing’ ★★★★ 'Siblings' Jess Gillam & #Miloš MILOŠ revel in the pleasure of playing live again Wigmore Hall - @bernardlhughes review theartsdesk.com/classical-musi…

The Royal Ballet returns next month with comeback extravaganza Back On Stage – beamed live from Covent Garden to your living room timeout.com/london/news/th…

In a normal year, today would have seen sheep being herded across London Bridge in the Sheep Drive and Livery Fair. The annual event raises funds for @TheWoolmen’s Charitable Trust and Lord Mayor's Appeal.

Is pumpkin bread set to be the banana bread of the second wave..? Be safe.

everyone on their third hour of watching the #OpeningCeremony

Someone threw a beer at Trump. He’s OK. It was a draft so he easily dodged it.

RETWEET if you stand with President Zelenskyy against Trump and Vance!

We stand with you Zelensky. We love you Mr President.

Sundown Over Tower Bridge. Ltd edition print. 33x55cm.

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