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Marie Phillips @mariephillips.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Just learned that our local cheese shop - a small, single-venue store in South Norwood - will be paying more corporation tax this year than the whole of Starbucks UK. Maybe Andy Burnham's Labour Party should take a look at that.

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Alexander Fox @alexanderfox1.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

🎶 I get up when I want Except on Wednesdays When I produce a hygroscopic mucus coating my entire body to protect me from predators through what is known as

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ben @benrs.uk · 27/06/2026

haven’t seen it this pride month yet so reposting rn, gm all

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

‘Quit your bellyaching, Sasha! These cherries are falling right off the bough!’

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Tom Reagan’s Hat @rufustsuperfly.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Whilst making The Day of the Dolphin, Mike Nichols noticed that his star, George C. Scott, had 2 former NYPD cops shadowing him. He was asked why anyone would attack him. ‘No. You don’t understand. They’re protecting other people from me.’

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I keep forgetting to tell anyone outside of Substack when new Substacks are out! Here’s one! It’s about classic horror films and the League of Gentlemen annasavory.substack.com/p/if-you-can... Perhaps you’d like to subscribe, perhaps you’d like to restack?

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If You Can Recognise Who Is, Or Was, Dr Starr - I Will Consider You Qualified For The Position

John Rain and I discuss Asylum. The perils and benefits of committing to a Halloween costume. Behind the paywall, I’ve been busy in the British Library’s image catalogues.

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🎃 Smersh Pod 🎃 @smershpod.com · 07/04/2026

Next week...

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Happy Easter to you all! Please do enjoy my latest Substack where I have curated a terrifying selection of Victorian Easter cards for you! You should become a free subscriber maybe? annasavory.substack.com/p/i-rate-vic...

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I Rate Victorian Easter Cards!

In honour of Good Friday I look at the most uncanny Easter offerings the Victorians could gift us, and rate them. Behind the paywall, naturally, the worst of it.

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The Cosmic Shambles Network @cosmicshambles.com · 26/02/2026

We’re back! Bigger and better!! We’ve got TWO stages this year as the Shambles Forest expands with more incredible guests and shows at @latitudefestival.bsky.social this summer. And we’re bringing an astronaut this time! Tickets at latitudefestival.co.uk

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Steven (with a PH) @sjksalisbury.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

ME: Did it hurt babe... when you fell from heaven? LUCIFER: oh I'm going to build a whole new circle just for you.

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It's Pipes, Mum! Pipes is here! @scriblit.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Liz Truss waiting patiently by her phone for Reform to ring, not realising it's actually a penguin biscuit

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Happy Boo-urns Night to you all!

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I don’t want to make a big deal about how bored I am in meetings but today I drew this little guy while my colleagues went on and on #bleh

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Why won’t YouTube give me the song I want to listen to???

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Rhiannon Giddens @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Another one from much warmer times, recording 'What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow' in North Carolina. A welcome reminder that spring will always come again. I hope you’re staying bundled up out there and enjoying time with loved ones. Video: Alexei Mejouev

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Out of curiosity, I just ran a few paragraphs from The Butchering Art through an AI checker and it got flagged: 88% AI. This book was released in 2017, and AI machines were subsequently trained off it. How many writers are getting flagged for AI because of the literal theft of their work(s)? Insane.

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Graeme Swanson @swansonian.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

I’m reminded of watching two old ladies ask a teenage goth for directions and she politely told them and when she was out of earshot one lady said “You know where you are with a goth”

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John Rain🥇 @johnrain.co.uk · 19/12/2025

Had a lovely time getting into the Christmas spirit with the Christmas spirit herself @annasavory.bsky.social

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Feeling a bit insecure about my day job so there has never been a better time (for me) for you to become a paid subscriber of Unsavory News, also there’s never been a better time (for you) because there’s 40% off for all of December! annasavory.substack.com/subscribe?co...

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...but how made he escape? Short form anecdotes from my life, snippets of future Tall Tales pieces, ghosts, Lord Curzon, ghosts, news of shows and similar, ghosts... Click to read Unsavory News, by An...

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Tis the season! First festive newsletter dropped yesterday with my review of Last Christmas and a special 40% off annual paid subscription. Have a look and please share if you love me! annasavory.substack.com/p/last-chris...

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Last Christmas I Became the World’s Most Embarrassing Literalist!

In the first of 3 festive instalments I watch the naffest Christmas films I can find so you don’t have to, starting with Last Christmas! Also 40% off Unsavory News for a whole year, my gift to you!

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Robbie Hudson @roberthudson.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Tall Tales is Tuesday 25th, at the North London Tavern, 7.30pm - @garethmedwards.bsky.social @johnfinnemore.bsky.social @alexfranklinhallo.bsky.social and all new Taxidermy from @annasavory.bsky.social Amazingly, it is still £5

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

That’s the lunch time listening sorted!

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Strong agree! It’s a giddy thrill every time I test for whether I’m still in ketosis!

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

The horror thread continues over on Substack (free - though you can pay to unlock EVEN MORE HORROR) click below to find out my views on La Cabina, Longlegs, and Carry On Screaming. And please retweet, horror fans! #horror #halloween annasavory.substack.com/p/the-horror...

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The Horror Month of October - Part 2

Potted reviews of the horror films I’ve been watching every night since the last newsletter. Behind the paywall, even more of ‘em!

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Nick Walker @nickwalker.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Thank you for the reminder of the time Jason Manford issued a notes apology because his tribute to Brucie being under the Palladium unintentionally sounded like he is in Hell.

Jason Manford tweets hashtag MuddleClass at London Palladium.

A screenshot of a notes app item reads: Loved doing my show at the London Palladium last night. Gave a shout out to Sir Brucie at the end but realised afterwards it might've sounded more sinister than it was meant.
I said "and a huge round of applause for Sir Brucie, who's down there now".
What I was referring to was that his ashes are under the Palladium stage, cos obviously Forsyth is very much UP in entertainment heaven somewhere!

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

It has come to my attention that not everyone in the world has signed up for my newsletter. I was worried this was because you all thought you had to pay. Literally loads of it is for free and can be read right here and please do! annasavory.substack.com

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Ok Bluesky, how are you for this kind of thing… what manner of bee is this? It was SO BIG, I thought it was a hornet but it wasn’t hard and shell-y, it had fur! Help me bee experts #bee #insect #insectID

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Jamie Schler @lifesafeast.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Me: why doesn’t your son take over the restaurant? Owner of the restaurant (they’ve been trying to sell for years): well, he doesn’t quite know what he wants to do. He’s only 26 years old…. My husband (as the owner walked away): Napoleon was Commander of the Army of the Interior when he was 26.

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I just know every single day of my life I’m going to regret not buying this £119 Royal Doulton bust of Kenneth Williams! Every single day!

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Rhiannon Giddens @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

So excited that my book with Kristina Gaddy, "Go Back and Fetch It: Early Black Music in the Americas for Fiddle and Banjo” is almost out in the world!!!

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Overheard here in Oxford ‘Daddy, can you ask us another question about Guinea pigs?’ ‘No.’

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Tom Crowley @atomcrowley.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

🔊 I am delighted to announce that CROWLEY TIME IS COMING BACK TO LONDON PODCAST FESTIVAL! A brand new sci-fi romp entitled LINK'S GAMBIT, 4:30pm on Sunday 7th September. Just a few hours before the new Wooden Overcoats episode! live.crowleytime.com @woodenovercoats.bsky.social

Official London Podcast Festival artwork. It reads: London Podcast Festival 2025. 10 years. Official partner: Acast. Sun 7 Sep. 4:30pm. Crowlye Time: Link's Gambit. Kings Place.

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Marie Phillips @mariephillips.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Hard relate to this opener to @annasavory.bsky.social’s latest newsletter - and also the only air fryer story you’ll ever need

Hello again
Some months ago the company that sold me my air fryer got in touch to tell me they were issuing a recall on the model I owned because it had been bursting into flames! I ignored this recall notice because it seemed like a faff to take a photo of the bottom of the air fryer, and then post it to an address, and then wait for a new replacement air fryer, and anyway while others had been bursting into flames I thought the chances of mine bursting into flames were minimal. I assumed recalls had to be issued, legally, as soon as more than, lets say, two air fryers burst into flames, but that realistically, statistically, the chances of it happening to mine were very slim.
Anyway, this morning my air fryer burst into flames!
I simply don't know what the lesson here is.
In other news...

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Late Reviewer @latereviewer.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

@annasavory.bsky.social, @johnrain.co.uk I bloody love a horror portmanteau, and I bloody love @smershpod.com. Been listening back to your Amicus episodes while working and enjoyed them all over again. Nothing to add, just wanted to say thanks and share something positive on a Friday.

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Theres a new edition of my newsletter out in which I share a pretty mind blowing theory about cocks and balls and art! Click to read for free (for a small contribution you can unlock my weird art!) annasavory.substack.com/p/let-me-give-…

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I’m in the middle of applying for PIP during the worst time in history to do that, great to know that my laughter (!) and basic politeness will count against me in this process.

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Draculosity Jones: Ghost Skeleton @brainmage.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

A while ago, a friend literally took me upstairs to show me her etchings. Luckily, we were both autistic, so absolutely zero fucking happened and I looked at some nice etchings.

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I know this is much remarked upon but, socially, now, we can all watch TikTok videos full blast without any headphones on public transport & its the worst thing we’ve ever allowed as a society - listening to a different irritating noise every three seconds is going to be what kills me.

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Anna Savory @annasavory.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

I cannot urge you strongly enough to subscribe to my newsletter. Please subscribe to my newsletter - it’s free, or you can pay a small amount to access, this week, a story about my poisoning myself! But the great bulk of it is free. Please subscribe! annasavory.substack.com/p/from-the-n...