Oof, could Croatia win this year? Very catchy number, sung by an Adam Ant lookalike flanked by Florence Nightingale and Spider-Man. Ken’s interest has been piqued!

Did the Swiss lass have a small child on her back before she started singing? I’m sure she did, though Mary said it was a big puffa jacket. My eyes might be going – all that strobed lighting.

Decision time. I fear Olly’s dirty vest will see him marked down and cost the UK victory. Meanwhile the Swiss lad’s balance on the satellite dish was impressive, so he gets my vote. Mary liked the Latvian entry, and Joan’s money’s on ‘No pants’ Finland. Cast your votes now!

Whey hey, I picked the winner, folks! But the satellite dish has gone back to his neighbour apparently, so sadly the Swiss lad will perform it without the dish. Spare a thought for Ollie but his vest WAS filthy so that’ll learn him, and of course poor Norway coming last - again!

Oof, not so sure about the Swiss entry 2nd time round. I think it needed the satellite dish! Joan reckons Finland were robbed, but I think a lot of countries could claim the same thing. Anyway, that’s me done for another year. I hope you enjoyed Eurovision 2024. Night night!

Did I ever tell you I was once on Coronation Street? I’d have become a regular but the daily drive over the treacherous Snake Pass would have been irksome. youtu.be/i7MCP-BCJIg?si…

42 years ago today, the Hacienda Nightclub opened. Here’s some never-before-seen footage of inside the iconic club in its early days, filmed one Friday night in late 1983. youtu.be/oTNxf1rKqR0?si…

Why oh why didn’t he wear a cagoule? I can’t believe it! I’ve got an old one that’s a bit tight on me he could have borrowed. (Cos he’s quite a slim build isn’t he?) But I don’t have a contact address. Oh yes I do.. it’s number 10 whatsit, isn’t it?

I just supported this case! Although I was torn, followers. After all, motorways DO give much swifter access to areas of outstanding natural beauty! crowdjustice.com/case/stop-this… via CrowdJustice

Don’t forget to vote, followers!

Calling all gig goers in the South West region - Ken has finally secured a booking in Bristol! redgravetheatre.com/event/2025/03/…

Well fancy.. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/a…

John Shuttleworth, Raise The Oof! – Sat 8 Feb 25 Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend John Shuttleworth is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!). 🎹 🤣 Book now: tinyurl.com/JohnShuttlewor…

Don’t forget to watch the wonderful ‘Ricky and Ralph’s Very Northern Road Trip’ tomorrow at 3:45pm on BBC2. Why? Because I’m on it! Or if you can’t wait - watch it now! youtu.be/VbULFBLhFBY?si…

Oof, Ken’s achieved the impossible - got me a booking in Wales. Unfortunately it’s not Pontins in Prestatyn, but Cardiff will have to do. Book early! shermantheatre.co.uk/event/john-shu…

A lot of folk are asking when is my tour RAISE THE OOF! It’s January to April 2025 and here’s a link to all the dates. Tickets on sale now! Ken says “See you there, ducky.. Oh what times we’ll have!” Oo, I say! shuttleworths.co.uk/pages/tour.html

Oof, I wouldn’t want either of those chaps as one of my Neighbours!

While you wait for my new tour to begin - and I have started practicing - here’s a little something for you, followers. It’s from a new Live video to be released in 2025! youtu.be/RBfQP_R6fOE?si…

I’m tempted by this terrific steel shelving unit - with sturdy perforated steel uprights - languishing outside the local printers. Aren’t you, followers? A TENNER?? What a bargain!!

This has just popped through my letterbox. So many people DO struggle to have their hair cut these days, isn’t it fantastic that their struggle is now finally over!