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Second referendum? Channel 4’s Brexit film will give you second thoughts

January 6, 2019 by Jono Read No Comments

The writer of Channel 4’s new Brexit drama has claimed that viewers will finish the film believing the Vote Leave boss was either the “antichrist” or a “hero”. James Graham said while it was produced with a sympathetic view to Dominic Cummings in the beginning, he believes there is sufficient scrutiny by the end.… Read on

Radio

Greg James’ new show demonstrates a change of direction for Radio 1

August 20, 2018 by Jono Read No Comments

Whisper it quietly but listening to Radio 1 Breakfast this morning I couldn’t help feeling that Greg James’ arrival heralded a change of direction for the radio station. Nick Grimshaw had a difficult task in the six years at the helm – expected to shaft older listeners while trying to chase a younger audience that seemed to shun radio – but it felt today like that was about to change.… Read on

Dating

Trying my hand at speed-dating…

February 11, 2018 by Jono Read No Comments

As some of you might have read previously, last year the single life led me to applying for First Dates. Partly because I wanted a piece of the magic, another part being a big fan of the programme. A few months back they called me back with an interest in getting me on the programme.… Read on

Politics

Las Vegas massacre brought out the worst of the internet

October 2, 2017 by Jono Read No Comments

As many tried to make sense of what had happened, in those first few hours after the Las Vegas shooting, social media went into overdrive. Caught up in the vortex of information, emotion and reaction were conspiracy theories and hoaxes, deliberately thrown out there and then circulated unwittingly.… Read on

First Dates, Television

First Dates: Series 8 – Episode 5

May 17, 2017 by Jono Read No Comments

Tonight on First Dates the big debate was how you wipe your bum, is it standing up or sitting down? Yes this is the calibre of the discussion on the programme tonight – it’s a far cry from the feels I got watching last week.… Read on

Politics

I won’t be fooled a second time by the Lib Dems

May 16, 2017 by Jono Read No Comments

Over the weekend my attention was drawn to this opinion piece by Steve Downes which criticises UKIP for their support of the Tory candidate in North Norfolk. The ‘Blukip’ coalition – prevalent now across the country – is an attempt to unseat sitting MPs.… Read on

First Dates, Television

First Dates: Series 8 – Episode 4

May 10, 2017 by Jono Read No Comments

What’s the best way to deal with dating with a foot fetish? Announcing it on a first date, in a busy restaurant, on national television it would seem. Read on for all of the gossip from the latest First Dates episode, where one guest declared his “thing for feet” in front of fellow diners.… Read on

Politics

25 top tweeters posting about the 2017 General Election

May 7, 2017 by Jono Read No Comments

25 tweeters from across the progressive political spectrum to follow during the General Election. 1. Britain Elects (@britainelects) One thing the last UK, US elections and the EU referendum has taught us is not to read too much into opinion polls.… Read on

First Dates, Television

First Dates: Series 8 – Episode 3

May 2, 2017 by Jono Read No Comments

Tonight in the restaurant we discovered that not all rugby lads are twats. Female viewers were either swooning over Toby, or all-girl couple Nancie and Noura. Toby and Bree 22-year-old marketing manager Toby is a rugby player. He’s hoping to tackle his laddish perception.… Read on

First Dates, Television

First Dates: Series 8 – Episode 1

April 20, 2017 by Jono Read No Comments

First Dates is back for a brand new series and Fred, ooerlin, Laura and Cici are back in the restaurant this time rather than their French hotel. With a General Election announced on the same day I think we’re all going to need the sentimental joyful feeling of this show over the next seven or so weeks.… Read on

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Second referendum? Channel 4’s Brexit film will give you second thoughts

Greg James’ new show demonstrates a change of direction for Radio 1

Trying my hand at speed-dating…

Las Vegas massacre brought out the worst of the internet

First Dates: Series 8 – Episode 5

I won’t be fooled a second time by the Lib Dems

First Dates: Series 8 – Episode 4

25 top tweeters posting about the 2017 General Election

First Dates: Series 8 – Episode 3

First Dates: Series 8 – Episode 1

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Second referendum? Channel 4’s Brexit film will give you second thoughts

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Trying my hand at speed-dating…

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