Jilly Cooper was the one smiling face that greeted me, a cub reporter, after Prince Charles (as he was then) had broken his arm at Cirencester Polo Park in 1990. She gave me a quote and some copy and I will be forever grateful for her generosity. It was my first splash. Thank you
Looks like a purely symbolic response by Iran in their missile attack on Qatar and Al Udeid airbase - no less frightening for all my friends out in the country. Thinking of them and hoping they are safe.
Eddie Jordan. What a man to work with. Easy. You knew you could fill a programme with his thoughts and opinions. The paddock will be quieter and less fulfilling without him.
So saddened by this. I loved Paddy’s twinkle in his eye, his questioning, his humour, his incredible writing, but above all the support he selflessly gave so many of us. A colossus of a journalist.
A MESSAGE FROM THE FAMILY OF PATRICK BARCLAY
"It is with the greatest sadness that we must announce the death of our dear Patrick Barclay.
A celebration of Patrick’s life will be held at a later date.
Meanwhile, we hope that the family’s wish for privacy is respected." Full tributes to follow...
@NICKSKY Congrats Nick. For many reasons. For being at the top of your game for so long, for surviving in this ever changing media landscape, and for bowing out when you want to. A worthy round of applause from me 👏🏻
I’ve always felt there should be a version of the #Traitors where we, the viewers, don’t know who the traitors actually are. Then we can play the game and work out who’s who.
In fairness to @philips, if you complain to them in the right way, point out the injustice of their policy, and ask for good customer care, then they respond in the right way. Thank you for sorting this out in a grown up manner
🔺 BREAKING: Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term as US president.
JD Vance was sworn in as vice-president moments earlier.
Click below to follow the ceremony live ⬇️
@BBCMOTD A finer selection of broadcasters you will struggle to find. Each class in their own way, each will bring something different to their MOTD shows. At last some decent BBC appointments.
Anyone throwing stones at you Tommo has never been a broadcaster, never had the pressure of a commentary, never had to deliver the right words at the right time. It’s hard, and sometimes we get it slightly wrong. In your case that’s rare. Anyone fancy stepping up to the mic..?No.
How long do you expect a @Philips electric toothbrush to last? Three years or so? Forget it. I’ve had three now and they’ve all failed within 18 months. The last one less than a year. Poor quality and dreadful customer care. No warranty applied to a replacement. Shambles.