Steve Doherty

Steve Doherty

@stevedoherty.bsky.social

Dad, husband & entertainment wonk. Producer: David Sedaris, Marian Keyes & Tara Flynn, The Abergele Files. Also plays and docs. Currently: Director, national tour of “The Archers Live at 75”

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Sean Jones KC
@seanjones.org

When I think about Brexit harms I think about @gailmyerscough.co.uk and the damage it did to her ability to sell to customers in Europe. She has exactly the sort of small business politicians all love to say they support.

Steve Doherty
@stevedoherty.bsky.social

Ironically, the NME reviewer hadn't seen it, either.

fesshole 🧻@fesshole.bsky.social

A-level General Studies in the late 80s, question required an arts review so I wrote out a review of The Fall and Michael Clarke's collaboration, however I hadn't seen it so reproduced some pretentious bollocks from the NME. Got a B and into my favoured university as a result.

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Ian Fraser
@ianfraser.bsky.social

”There’s no such thing as an Amol Rajan fan, unless you restrict your survey sample to the man himself, his immediate family, and a small circle of punch-drunk commissioning editors at the BBC.” As Amol Rajan launches a YouTube channel, @brokenbottleboy.bsky.social weighs up his chances of success

brokenbottleboy.substack.comThe Amol Rajan disconnectionThe former BBC big name’s big mistake is thinking that being well-known equates to be being well-liked.

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Dr Andrea Smith
@audioandrea.bsky.social

"Radio 4 Extra is not a dusty exercise in nostalgia. It is living proof that great broadcasting does not acquire a sell-by date." The loss of #Radio4Extra is the loss of access to a rich and wonderful archive. Don't tell me it'll be on #BBCSounds - you try looking for anything on there! #RadioDrama

Radio Times@radiotimes.bsky.social

Radio Times Editor Shem Law says BBC Radio 4 Extra is living proof that great broadcasting does not acquire a sell-by date – and we'll be losing more than just a radio station when it's turned off. Read in full: https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/radio/bbc-radio-4-extra-closure-mistake-comment/

Steve Doherty
@stevedoherty.bsky.social

This has made little or no sense for years. Also: the 90-second UK weather forecast. Absolutely pointless.

Anon Opin@anonopin.bsky.social

BBC news still telling us what the papers say is anochronistic and idiotic. You're the ones supposed to tell us the news, not give free publicity to some tax-dodging billionaire's warped perspective of it.

Steve Doherty
@stevedoherty.bsky.social

One of the weakest of these I’ve read Regards Steve Let this guy sit, rude, lonely and unappreciated on his hill.

The Guardian@theguardian.com

The hill I will die on: The email sign-off is archaic - it needs to go. No regards, Tom | Tom Gill

theguardian.comThe hill I will die on: The email sign-off is archaic - it needs to go. No regards, Tom | Tom GillThe torture of the inbox is made insufferably worse by the dated cliches at the beginning and end, says journalist Tom Gill
Steve Doherty
@stevedoherty.bsky.social

They’re all fundamentally disgusting people.

David Owens@davidowensjourno.bsky.social

There has been an outpouring of anger after Reform UK Wales posted an Aberfan 'tribute' video described as 'opportunistic' and 'shameful'.

nation.cymruReform UK Wales slated for 'shameful' Aberfan videoNation.Cymru staff There has been an outpouring of anger after Reform UK Wales posted an Aberfan ‘tribute’ video described as ‘opportunistic’ and ‘shameful’. The video which is fronted by party leader...
Steve Doherty
@stevedoherty.bsky.social

Watched “Ellie and Natasha” with daughter (early 20s). Both enjoyed it a lot. However: Her: So… it’s like a bunch of reels on the telly? Me: Yes. We used to call them sketch shows. #comedy

Steve Doherty
@stevedoherty.bsky.social

Say NOTHING.

The Guardian@theguardian.com

James Bond finalists to screen-test for role this week – reports

theguardian.comJames Bond finalists to screen-test for role this week – reportsActors in the mix to play 007 in Denis Villeneuve’s installment include Callum Turner and Jack Lowden The search for the next James Bond may finally be nearing its end: according to reports, a very select group of actors will screen-test to become the next British agent 007 this weekend. According to the Hollywood Reporter and Variety, citing several sources, a group of actors reportedly including Callum Turner and Slow Horses’ Jack Lowden, will appear in front of cameras as the secret agent this weekend in London. Continue reading...
Steve Doherty
@stevedoherty.bsky.social

I know everyone has to make a living, but I'm always disappointed when I find a 'content creator' I like, scroll through his or her back catalogue, then find one in three 'sketches' is a thinly disguised advert for Tui.

Steve Doherty
@stevedoherty.bsky.social

Comedy nerds. The original “a gramophone?” sketch, which was re-done to great acclaim on NTNOCN by Smith and Jones was just on The Burkiss Way on 4 Extra. Along with the usual bunch of “thick Paddy” jokes, unfortunately.