Jess

I tweet about what's on telly mostly, a bit like Points of View, but without Barry Took! Uses exclamation marks far more than is strictly necessary!!!!

[JukeBox @JukeBoxNonStop]

No matter how many times I listen to this, I cannot get over how incredible this sounds live! #TalkTalk

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

Thank god for the spangly, sparkly, joy-fest that is #strictly during the long dark winter months!!

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

My cheeks are starting to hurt from smiling non-stop watching this #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing final!!! Cmon Karen!!!!

[cinesthetic. @TheCinesthetic]

one of the best scenes in david lynch’s filmography.

[Cian McCarthy @arealmofwonder]

Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻

In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year.

Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it.

*****

"I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.

My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found.

At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me.

At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.

At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.

At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.

Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.

I’m writing this to tell you something simple:

Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again.

Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS.

You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless.

You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.

With love and gentleness,

Patricia Routledge

*****

Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

[𝓑ᥫ᭡ @quesadaaa_]

If I was waken up by a pony playing a keyboard after surgery I would assume I passed away

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

Ohhh David, blimey that was a hard watch! Well done @philipmould for sensitively handling that interview…poor guy never did get his bungalow 😥 That’s the chance you take at auction though, I guess! Love a bit of #fakeorfortune

[Wanted in Rome @wantedinrome]

Caravaggio died on this day in 1610, aged 38

[Alex Foster @f0steralex]

Greg Wallace fired… John Torode out… Masterchef’s future in doubt… if only there were two 100% uncontroversial cooks waiting in the wings

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

@philipmould Hurrah!!! I absolutely ADORE Fake or Fortune!! Cannot wait for more excellent detective work!

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

Bloody hell…The Prodigy are superb!!! I just had to shut the windows so I could turn the telly up sufficiently loud enough to enjoy them properly 😂 Bloody brilliant!!! #Glastonbury2025 #glasto

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

@CaptainMemeOh I’m the new Marti Caine!!! 😂😂😂

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

I haven’t tweeted for AGES!!! But @welovepulp have just been absolutely LEGENDARY at @glastonbury Oh my goodness…I loved it so very much!!! Took me right back to seeing them a squillion times in the 90s…such happy days and SUCH an ace band!!! Bravo you wonderful people!!!

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

@CaptainMemeOh @welovepulp @glastonbury Not a drop spilt!! My gin drinking/boogying skills combo is legendary!! 😂

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

@MattyladKRO Absolutely phenomenal!!! Made me very happy that they did Acrylic Afternoons! 😀

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

@charliersmith1 Ohhh Charlie, I’m so sorry to hear that. Stay strong mlove, here’s a pic of our spaniels who send lots of wags! ❤️

[Protect Kamala Harris ✊ @DisavowTrump20]

RETWEET if you stand with President Zelensky!

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

@CaptainMemeOh Glad you had a great day 😀🥳🎁🥂🍾🎁

[Dr Emma Kell FCCT @thosethatcan]

Eight months ago, Rebel had a dog ice cream here. Every time we go past, she goes on walking strike and looks hopeful.

[Jess @Jesseleanor]

Bravo Easties!!! WHAT an episode!!! The entire cast was fantastic, but sooo sad to say farewell to Martin! 😭😭😭 Loved every single second! #EELive #EastEnders40 #EastEnders