Dominic Hurst

Film producer and media consultant after 30 years at the BBC. Former BBC News senior producer. Arsenal and Maidenhead United.

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@aliceoutthere1 Happy birthday Alice! Have a great day. x

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@tombradby Look forward to reading this Tom. Keep up the good work!

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Thanks @MUFCYorkRoad for a great fans Q&A with the gaffer and players last night. Thanks @HarryPritch_ @SammyboyBarratt @remyclerima and others. Good to see such togetherness and confidence in the squad as we fight for promotion. #WeAreMaidenhead COYM.

[Dominic Hurst @DominicHurst]

@fergalkeane47 Fergal - it has been a pleasure and privilege to work with you over so many years. In Africa, Afghanistan, so many places it's been an honour to have been your producer and friend. You are the gold standard. Your reporting has been a beacon of hope in dark times.

[Frank Gardner @FrankRGardner]

Kandahar Airfield (KAF), Afghanistan, from where many nations’ troops deployed to some of the most dangerous areas in support of US-led Operation Enduring Freedom after 2001.

[Remember the fallen @war_fallen]

Remembering Rifleman Peter Aldridge, 4th Battalion The Rifles, killed by an explosion near Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on 22nd January 2010 aged 19. Peter was from Folkestone and was on his first tour of Afghanistan. #Afghanistan

[John Nichol ✈ @JohnNicholRAF]

Long ramble:
I have been mulling if I should comment on President Trump's inane comments about NATO involvement in Afghanistan. Although 35 years ago, during the US-led first Gulf War, I was lying, handcuffed & blindfolded - literally 'shoulder to shoulder' - with a US colleague on a concrete floor in an Iraqi interrogation bunker, I rather feel it should be the current generation who express any anger at the President's ludicrous, demonstrably false utterings. Which is why I earlier shared some posts from others.
But perhaps I will reflect like this - I watched Trump's press conference in the wake of the terrible tragedy when a US helicopter collided with a civilian airliner last January in disbelief. 64 people lost their lives but it seemed to be about him - his expertise, his knowledge, what he thought had happened. Much of what he said was incorrect.
So I realised back then that it was going to be pointless trying to analyse any upcoming word-salads. Everything is clearly about him; his expertise in every subject, his grasp of all situations. His need to say something, anything, to show he is the best, the cleverest, the smartest, the most knowledgeable kid on the block.
The pub-bore, the braggart, the know-it-all, pontificates on anything and everything in the hope of bolstering their own, clearly very low, self-esteem.
I wonder that, in the President's mind, that it doesn't matter if what he says is factually correct? I wonder if he knows, understands, even cares, what is true? He is saying some words, which in his mind, seems to suggest that he's important and people will admire him, laud him. The fact that everyone around him then applauds this character trait, thanking him for his 'leadership' at every turn, just amplifies his desire, his need to continue. He's got want he wants - in his mind - attention, praise, admiration.
So to sum up, trying to analyse Trump's ramblings is like trying to play chess with a pigeon. Somewhat interesting at first, but ultimately, truly pointless and rather frustrating.
To those he has hurt, insulted, vilified, I send you my deepest condolences for your loss, and gratitude for your service.

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

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[Dominic Hurst @DominicHurst]

@MUFCYorkRoad It was very interesting and uplifting to see the new ideas for @MUFCYorkRoad's proposed move to Braywick today. The club has listened carefully to feedback and come back with some fantastic and sustainable ideas to make the new ground blend into the park. I vote Yes.

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@LifeAfloat Good luck Nick. Best wishes to you. Keep us all updated on your new adventures.

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@westnewsprod @itvnews Congratulations @westnewsprod - a great loss to the BBC but wishing you all the best for the new role. You'll be brilliant as always!

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@ljbintheuk Hi Laura. Please could you give me a follow back so I can DM you about 2021 flooding ? Thanks

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@daisykinga Hi, could I get a follow back please for a DM about 2021 flooding? Thanks

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@MUFCYorkRoad This is fantastic news for the club. Well done @griif10 Dev and everyone else involved.

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@The_Crox Many congratulations Rianna! Wishing you both every happiness.

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@ruskin147 Congratulations Rory! Much deserved.

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@gracerufc18 Good luck Grace. Thinking of you. Hope all goes well.

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@MattChorley Congratulations Matt. Best wishes for your new role at the BBC!

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@EdThomasNews Congratulations @EdThomasNews. Much deserved! Best wishes for the new role.

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@MarkUrban01 Best wishes to you @MarkUrban01. You are a broadcasting legend and have provided so much top quality eye witness reporting and analysis from key events over many decades. I wish you well for whatever comes next.