An absolute masterclass in how the UK media platforms and normalises far right politics. This is how Farage wins.

blog.ted.com/will-democracy… Frightening, but I fear right on the money(and data) from Carole Cadwalladr

Victory in Europe & street parties to celebrate in the UK. My mother said there weren't street parties. There was very little food. Everything was rationed. No coffee, one egg a week, bread rationed. A banana was manna from heaven. #VEDay80

Wishing my amazing mother, Ann Harpur, a fabulous 86th Birthday! RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) trained, she had effortless glamour as an actress, and then in real life. She has been my most loyal supporter and fiercest critic. Love her.

My youngest grew up with this series. #StrangerThings5

Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈 (Arnold Beckoff, Torch Song Trilogy, Albery Theatre, London, 1986)

First in-person theatre audition for… well… I can’t remember. May be 2010. So much harder than film… especially when singing is involved and you have 4 days to prep… I survived…

Blinds down and in the cool shade, watching the England India cricket on TV… and remembering my cricket playing days at Spencer CC in the Surrey League. Some of my happiest days… 🏏 #ENGvsIND

Random thought of the day, but I still remember catching trains into Liverpool Street when city gents adorned their heads with bowler hats. I’m reading Mrs Dalloway, (100 yrs old) so you can see where this thought originated.

Just a brilliant match. I love the passion, skill and fire of this Indian team. Stokes was a formidable leader.. a cricketing Henry V... so unlucky India. Well done, England. Great advert for Test cricket!!!

This.

I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-fr… via 38 Degrees

“If you are afraid of loneliness, don’t marry.” kingstongrand.ca/events/i-take-…

Prunella Scales has left the stage. Fond memories of being in her Shakespeare class at RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) and her telling me to be brave, stand on a chair and do the "Once more unto the breach, dear friends" speech. It was 10.30 in the morning. Rest well, lovely, talented lady. x

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Amazing moment tonight watching West End theatre lights dim for #PrunellaScales. Something which would have astonished and delighted her. Thank you to the Society of London Theatres Society of London Theatre for a simple, touching, brilliantly effective gesture

On the train to Toronto for rehearsals. Opening in this, next Wednesday at the Baby Grand Theatre in Kingston. #chekhov #Itakeyourhandinmine

Interesting to read the trumpet warnings of doom on the New York mayor result. They scream out the word “socialism” like it’s a demon from hell. Having benefited from free healthcare and paid through RADA by the left-wing Inner London Education Authority, I beg to differ.

In the theatre now. Always an exciting moment. Baby Grand Theatre is such a lovely space. I TAKE YOUR HAND IN MINE Tickets are here: kingstongrand.ca/events/i-take-… More information about the play is here: thechekhovcollective.com Theatre Kingston

It's the day of the show, y'all! OPENING TONIGHT!!! I TAKE YOUR HAND IN MINE... November 12–22 at the Baby Grand Theatre, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Written by Carol Rocamora  Director: Dmitry Zhukovsky with Richard Sheridan Willis & Rena Polley Tickets -kingstongrand.ca/events/i-take-…