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Adrian Lobb

@adey70.bsky.social
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I write for The Big Issue about arts and culture and stuff. SE London, via Derby, Cov, N London and Glasgow.

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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
"Lord of the Flies looks populism in the eye." 100 years to the minute after John Logie Baird demonstrated the first working television set at Bar Italia in Soho, I sat down with Jack Thorne to talk about his astonishing new Lord of The Flies adaptation. www.bigissue.com/culture/tv/j...
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Adolescence writer Jack Thorne: 'Lord of the Flies looks populism in the eye'
Lord of The Flies is Jack Thorne’s first big show since Adolescence – and his adaptation of William Golding's novel couldn't be more timely.
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Dr Tom May @dreamcargoes.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
This is a really good piece by @adey70.bsky.social for The Big Issue. An accurate assessment of what to expect of Channel 5's new Play for Today, which mentions some of the less often trumpeted greats from the original strand, like Destiny (1978), Sorry (1981) &, actually, The Spongers (1978).
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Power cut in the middle of screening of The Hack (new phone hacking and much more drama coming soon to ITV). Clearly some powerful people don’t want us to watch…
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
This whole thread. Scary times for the arts. We take our brilliant, innovative, skilled (and lucrative) arts sector for granted at our peril. "These planned cuts mean that by 2029, the government is projected to be spending well over a third less per citizen on Culture, Media & Sport in real terms…"
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Was great to talk with Prof Les Back about his new BBC Radio 4 documentary exploring the idea of football chants as folk music. Read all about it in @bigissue.com - on sale now. And listen tonight on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds…
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Norm! www.bigissue.com/culture/tv/g...
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A tribute to George Wendt: Norm, Cheers and the human need to connect
In an era of individual aspiration, the late, great actor George Wendt as Norm in classic sitcom Cheers showed an alternative, richer path.
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Ed Newton-Rex @ednewtonrex.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Fantastic ending to Baroness Kidron's speech in the House of Lords yesterday, which led to the government's defeat on AI & copyright. Speaking the UK's creators: "Their property, their labour, is worthy of your protection - because apart from anything else, it is not ours to give away."
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
"War is an absolute waste of everything – time, money, lives. It doesn’t improve anything. It just proves you’ve got some egotistical man trying to improve his status. Because men start wars, women don’t." This week's @bigissue.com cover star Dorothea Barron (100)… www.bigissue.com/life/ve-day-...
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100-year-old WW2 heroine Dorothea: 'War is an absolute waste of everything'
It's 80 years since VE Day. To mark it, our special Letter to my Younger Self, features 100-year-old former Wren, Dorothea Barron.
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Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
We’re proudly working with the V&A on an exciting new project that champions grassroots music venues and their cultural legacy - and you can be a part of it. Contribute your artefacts from between 1988-2025 by contacting musicvenues@vam.ac.uk before May 31.
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
The same Tony Blair has been paid to advise oil rich autocratic states including Azerbaijan, UAE and Kazakhstan This should be included in *every* story about his net zero comments www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Tony Blair calls for radical reset of climate change policies in major intervention
Former PM warns climate policy has become disconnected from ‘political, public, and economic reality’ and claims COP is struggling to ‘deliver change at the speed required’
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Bless my cotton socks, I'm in the news (pages of the Big Issue magazine)… 2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/adrian-lobb
The cover of the Big Issue magazine, and a page showing a news story about Adrian Lobb running the London Marathon…
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
I don't DJ very often. I'm rubbish at it. Way too indecisive. But when I do, I always play Non-Alignment Pact by Pere Ubu, whether anyone wants me to or not. RIP David Thomas… www.youtube.com/watch?v=Leax...
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Pere Ubu - Nonalignment Pact
YouTube video by cookingvinylarchive
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
HOLD THE FRONT PAGE etc
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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 11/04/2025
“Every sentence flows and dazzles like liquid gold, every paragraph has its own rhythm.” 📘 Big Issue books editor Jane Graham celebrates the centenary of F Scott Fitzgerald’s Great American Novel, first published in April 1925. ⬇️ buff.ly/izT9mWh
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Signed...
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
"I never had a problem with anything other than handling my own obsessions." Really interesting to talk with David James, who I first saw playing for Watford v Derby County in 1992. 3-1 to Derby. He remembered. He remembers every game, every scoreline. www.bigissue.com/culture/engl...
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Football legend David James: 'I know I could have done things better'
David James didn't expect trophies at Portsmouth, but when they won the FA Cup, it was the fans' reaction that floored him.
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
“It’s a classic story - a band from the UK who might have reached seminal levels if only they had been from Chicago.” I interviewed actual Billy Mahonie - whose tour starts tonight - and their old sound engineer, Paul Epworth… www.bigissue.com/culture/musi...
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'The record is a snapshot': Inside Billy Mahonie’s unlikely comeback and the evolution of post-rock
Billy Mahonie, the instrumental post-rock pioneers, return with their first album in over a decade, Field of Heads
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Wet Leg secret gig at the Moth Club last night was ace, playing as ‘Uma Thurman’. Loads of new songs. First new one was great. And one that might be called Pillow Talk. And the one they played after Chaise Longue. And one near the end. Thanks for reading my gig review.
Wet Leg’s drum kit at Moth Club (it says Uma Thurman on the bass drum) Wet Leg on stage at the Moth Club during secret gig (playing as Uma Thurman)Wet Leg (playing as Uma Thurman) at the Moth Club
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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 12/03/2025
Big Issue's Kids Cover Competition is back for Earth Day – judged by the legendary Chris Packham
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Big Issue's Kids Cover Competition is back for Earth Day – judged by Chris Packham
It's the Big Issue's Kids Cover Competition, and we're calling on all young artists to create our Earth Day cover for 2025. The theme? GO WILD!
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Greg Barradale @gregbarradale.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
EXC: How UK's biggest companies lock autistic people out of jobs with personality tests ➡️Morrison's, John Lewis, McDonald's, Co-op +more using tests ➡️"I just don't stand a chance" say autistic jobseekers, as charities tell @bigissue.com tests may be discriminatory www.bigissue.com/news/employm...
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UK's biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests
Just three in 10 working age autistic people are in work, and charities say the use of personality tests for roles could be discriminatory.
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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 31/01/2025
Sense was the only disability charity that supplied evidence to a Public Accounts Committee report, which said the DWP was providing 'unacceptably poor service' to disability benefits claimants. ⛔️ Its policy and public affairs advisor writes about why change is needed. ⬇️ bit.ly/4jwxVgV
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ryan john butcher @ryanjohnbutcher.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
hello 👋 looking to hear from people working on any sweet photo or art projects in the areas of: social justice and activism; housing and homelessness; nature and climate change; immigration; health; human rights; other cool stuff is this you? hit me up on ryan dot butcher at big issue dot com
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
He’s reading my interview with Nicola Coughlan about the Doctor Who Christmas special…
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Big Issue @bigissue.com · 17/12/2024
In perhaps his most personal column to date, Big Issue editor Paul McNamee writes about how this time last Christmas, his family was standing on the edge of a deep drop. They just didn’t know it yet. ✍️ Read his words on mental health, transporting trees, and hope. ⬇️ buff.ly/41ECwHk
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
It was a thrill to represent @bigissue.com in this match at Kingsmeadow (home of Chelsea FC Women). At 50, I thought I'd hung up my boots (they went to the charity shop in 2015). But I scored in a 7-3 victory over the Mayor and his Politician pals! Now we all join forces to tackle rough sleeping…
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The Leadmill @theleadmill.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Here's an update on our eviction battle. Thanks for all your continued support, it means the world to us ❤️
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
"I guarantee we will definitely not be coming back." Oh! What's occurring? Only a MASSIVE exclusive Gavin & Stacey interview with Ruth Jones and James Corden across FIVE PAGES in @bigissue.com magazine – on sale from today. Please seek out your local vendor…
Cover of The Big Issue magazine featuring the stars of Gavin & Stacey.Ruth Jones and James Corden posing with The Big Issue magazine (featuring Wham!) in London after their exclusive interview...
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Aha. Amazing. This is the picture Steve McQueen told me about when I interviewed him here – the one that unlocked the whole idea for the film Blitz… www.bigissue.com/culture/film...
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Steve McQueen and Saoirse Ronan on Britishness, trauma and war drama Blitz
Blitz tells a familiar story through fresh eyes and by shattering cliches. Director Steve McQueen and Saoirse Ronan explain how they did it.
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
"Give it to someone special!" Just got my hands on new @bigissue.com, out today, featuring my interview with Andrew Ridgeley celebrating 40 years of Last Christmas, talking about George's marvellous melody and recalling how Wham! made it big in 1984. Please buy a copy from your local vendor…
Cover of The Big Issue magazine, on sale from 25 November 2024, featuring exclusive interview with Andrew Ridgeley (by me!) inside and picture of Ridgeley and George Michael on the cover. "Give it to someone special!"
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Dolly Mixture reunion at the Rachel Love & the Loveables afternoon gig at the Betsey Trotwood yesterday. Packed pub on a gloomy afternoon. Was VERY hard to leave…
Rachel Love and the Loveables playing at the Betsey Trotwood pub
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Liam Thorp @liamthorp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
On the streets of Liverpool, there is a humanitarian crisis A perfect storm of problems means more and more people are finding themselves homeless & sleeping rough & it’s getting worse - it’s a situation playing out across the country A difficult 🧵 on what I’ve found reporting on this situation
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Erol Alkan @erolalkan.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Moth Club is one of the very best small venues in the whole of the UK. The fact that it's under threat is appalling. Please sign. www.change.org/p/moth-club-...
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Sign the Petition
Moth Club Faces Second Building Planning Application
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Jake Kanter @jakekanter.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Couldn't see an equivalent starter pack, so I brought together the media watchers (journalists, brands, commentators) I respect and admire on both sides of the Atlantic. Will update as others migrate to Bluesky. go.bsky.app/Jz2bwjA
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Follow this lot to see why Big Issue was recently described as having "punchy, buccaneering swagger” and "steely campaigning focus" when given an Outstanding Achievement in Journalism award by the Society of Editors…
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
“Don’t make me sound like a weirdo but….” I interviewed #Strictly favourite Chris McCausland for @bigissue.bsky.social - and he was funny, charming, open and slightly obsessed with toilets. Read on… www.bigissue.com/culture/tv/c...
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Stictly Chris McCausland: 'I'd tell my younger self not to feel such shame'
Chris McCausland overcame deteriorating eyesight to become a much-loved comedian, but risked it all by appearing on Strictly.
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The Quietus @thequietus.com · 15/11/2024
Hi Bluesky! We've created a (constantly-growing) starter pack for you rounding up all the Quietus editors, writers and contributors who've made the move over here. Go on - give everyone a mass-follow! go.bsky.app/i6DSod
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ryan john butcher @ryanjohnbutcher.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
NEW: “i hope we create a world where lgbtq+ people don’t have to ‘edit’ ourselves out of fear” this is the reality of being queer on public transport: choosing between pride and safety powerful piece from @lgbthero.org.uk for @bigissue.bsky.social 👇 www.bigissue.com/opinion/quee...
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Pride or safety? This is the reality of being queer on public transport
Some 82% of queer people change their behaviour or appearance on public transport to avoid abuse, surveys show.
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Emily Chudy @emilychudy.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
I've been at @bigissue.bsky.social today covering the latest eviction figures, which revealed that Section 21 "no-fault" eviction claims are at their highest level in eight years Campaigners called no-fault evictions a "gross injustice" that leave renters "living in fear"
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Renters' Rights Bill ‘can’t come soon enough’ as Section 21 eviction claims at eight-year high
Thousands of renters are receiving section 21 no-fault eviction notices as the wait for Labour's Renters' Rights Bill goes on
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Big Issue is here! Give us a follow… @bigissue.bsky.social
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Laura Kelly @laurakaykelly.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
This is massive news! Grassroots music venues are vital and so precarious. We could lose so much if there isn’t action. So I am delighted that Creative Industries Minister Sir Chris Bryant has brought the weight of government behind the levy. Congrats MVT. Heroes. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Minister urges live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy to protect grassroots venues
Creative Industries Minister calls on live music industry to introduce voluntary ticket levy on stadiums and arenas to protect grassroots music sector, including venues, festivals, artists and promote...
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Favourite thing about being on here more now is having this song as a constant earworm… www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-36...
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A-ha Blue Sky
YouTube video by MagneticNorth71
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
I wrote this week’s Big Issue cover story interview with Chris McCausland. Love him on Strictly. Also loved how excited he was to have once done his pre-gig “lucky poo” on a toilet previously used by Eddy Vedder. For all this insight and more, it’s on sale now…
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 09/12/2023
Strong recommend for #Wonka and a bit of song and dance magic this rainy weekend. Chalamet, chocolate and a comic critique of capitalism. What more do we need? I liked it so much I interviewed Simon Farnaby and Mathew Baynton about it for The Big Issue… www.bigissue.com/culture/film...
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Wonka stars Mathew Baynton and Simon Farnaby: 'With the help of others you can change the world' - T...
Wonka is a heartwarming blend of Hollywood glamour, British comedy and politics, following in the footsteps of the Paddington films.
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Adrian Lobb @adey70.bsky.social · 02/11/2023
"It’s like John’s there, you know? It’s far out.” I gather everyone saw this yesterday. Maybe on The One Show. But wow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=APJA...
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The Beatles - Now And Then - The Last Beatles Song (Short Film)
Now and Then's eventful journey to fruition took place over five decades and is the product of conversations and collaborations between the four Beatles that...
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