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Antony Pickthall

@antonpick.bsky.social
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Playwright, Screenwriter, Poet, Author and Arts Marketer. Proud member of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain.

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K M Flett @keithbeard.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Finally an Elusive & Verdant collab West Coast ipa. A reworking of Trust the Diagram from 2022
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
@jimatdeltaco.bsky.social I’ve got to episode 9 of the first series of Lodge 49 and I think this is an incredible series.I just want to say thanks for writing it and I’m so glad I’ve got 11 episodes to go. The morons who cancelled it before it was finished should be on a charge!
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Starting a 5 week course with @screenyorkshire.bsky.social today which will introduce me to the film and television industries in great detail. Really looking forward to getting to know everyone - we’re all desperate to find a way in to working in either!
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
I’m at the final conference Artcast4D event in #Brussels The conference has just started and If you couldn’t join us in person, you can still follow the event live here: www.youtube.com/live/QnIKtAC...
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Artcast4D Final Conference
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Watching @selfesteemnon @BBCLater such a powerful joyful and urgent sound. I love what she does- the most exciting #britshfemaleartist right now no question #ganechanger
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
#contemporaryart journalists! Don’t miss “Apartheid Apartments” in Doncaster—Darren Cullen’s provocative satire exposing Israel’s occupation via a mock estate agent. 30, media provocation June 25, 11 AM: antony.pickthall@btinternet.com #ContemporaryArt #PoliticalArt #ApartheidApartments #ArtBomb
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
I loved seeing this funny, poignant and skilfully performed show in Bilton, Harrogate last night, Big Strong Man performed by the Growth House: antonpick.wordpress.com/2025/06/13/s...
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Strong and just a little bit scared…
Big Strong Man by the Growth House at Bilton Social Club, Harrogate  Thursday 12 June, 2025 Chris Finnegan-Wright in Big String Man So if I said this ranks as one of the best shows I’ve ever s…
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
For Lara antonypickthallauthor.wordpress.com/2025/05/30/f...
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For Lara
You are unaware of all this and we know you would be appalled if you knew To say goodbye so early is not what you wanted  Not what you needed  Not what any of us needed So 27 is a magic n…
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
@coldtapfilms.bsky.social was a superb guest as he helped us catch up with his debut book #StudioElectrophonique www.buzzsprout.com/1187561/epis...
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Episode 227: Interview Special - Jamie Taylor, author of Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, frm the Human League to Pulp - Two Big Egos in a Small Car
Charles and Grahamspeak to Sheffield's Jamie Taylor whose first book is Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from The Human League to Pulp.Published by Manchester University Press as part ...
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
The great #AlanYentob made it seem as if he was the establishment but he was truly an outsider and his success special. He was as much an artist as any of his subjects and I will miss his mesmerising take on art www.theguardian.com/media/2025/m...
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Alan Yentob, former BBC executive and TV presenter, dies aged 78
Wife pays tribute to ‘profoundly moral man’ who was ‘creative in every cell of his body’
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
What a fantastic guest! @robbiecowen.bsky.social on #twobigegosinasmallcar www.buzzsprout.com/1187561/epis...
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Episode 225: Interview Special with Author of The North Road, Rob Cowen - Two Big Egos in a Small Car
Charles and Graham are delighted to invite Harrogate based poet and author, Rob Cowen back onto the show to talk about his highly acclaimed new book, The North Road.About Rob CowenRob Cowen is an awar...
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
So if you’ve not watched #Dreamers on @channel4tv.bsky.social and you love drama and dance and #Leeds and #chapeltown then #WatchDreamers and please sign my petition now www.change.org/CommissionDr...
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Renew Dreamers for a Second Season on Channel 4
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Miraculously at the #Dreamers event in Leeds with @lisaholdsworth.bsky.social former chair of @writersguildgb.bsky.social
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
I wouldn’t normally do this but it’s arrival in my feed is good for me right now and it’s all about the power of creativity - sign up and see for yourself businessofcreativity.beehiiv.com/subscribe?re...
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The Business of Creativity Newsletter
A weekly briefing on the big ideas shaping the world.
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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The trouble is, I always thought of you Polite on the beach in Auckland Even though I’ve never been. Just out of curiosity if I had, would We have walked and looked for  Birds or played bowls?…
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
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Redirecting...
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
If you’re into Middle Grade fiction or look after, know someone who is, are a Middle Grade agent or are curious here is a link to the beginning open.substack.com/pub/antonypi...
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A Polite No To That | Antony Pickthall’s MG/YA Hub | Substack
Creative Writing. Click to read A Polite No To That, by Antony Pickthall’s MG/YA Hub, a Substack publication. Launched 9 months ago.
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
music.apple.com/gb/album/a-c... A rather brilliant new album from @selfesteem.music-social.com.ap.brid.gy it is a stunning piece of work and one that remains with you.
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A Complicated Woman by Self Esteem on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 12 Songs
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
🌊 Back @robynwoolston.bsky.social’s SWELL! This #ArtistsBook fights rising tides & personal illness with stunning art. 69 backers have raised £1,898—join for a £16 signed copy! 📚💚 #EcoArt 👉 igg.me/at/SWELLarti...
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SWELL ... an Artists Bookwork.
An intimate, professional & creative action in the face of rising tides & personal ill health. | Check out 'SWELL ... an Artists Bookwork.' on Indiegogo.
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
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Easter hope! US courts and universities fight back
A beginning… in measured, muscular English prose
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops. I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III. Remind you of anyone?
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Fantastic. What’s your availability like over the next few weeks?
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Excellent! What’s your email and when are you available? We tend to record Sunday evening at 7pm. I’ll check with Charles and Graham and suggest a date. My email is antony.pickthall@btinternet.com Thanks for the reply’
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Just read this brilliant slice of music history!
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Jamie Taylor @coldtapfilms.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Not being a competitive first timer but let’s get this bright green book to at least No. 1,876 in the evil corporate charts! Buy here⬇️ www.amazon.co.uk/Studio-Elect...
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Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from the Human League to Pulp (The British Pop Archive) : Jamie Taylor: Amazon.co.uk: Books
Studio Electrophonique: The Sheffield Space Age, from the Human League to Pulp (The British Pop Archive) : Jamie Taylor: Amazon.co.uk: Books
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Your book is extraordinary and it has made me so happy to start reading it this morning. There should be a statue of Ken Patten in Sheffield. I don’t suppose you’d be available to do an interview on the Yorkshire culture podcast Two Big Egos in a Small Car? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Two Big Egos in a Small Car
Performing Arts Podcast · Updated weekly · A passionately laid back overview of the arts and culture scene in York and Harrogate with observations on journalism. This podcast is hosted by Charles Hutc...
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
on.soundcloud.com/egx83X5aDDeW... Enjoying this so good luck to A Lesser Version on the long list for @greenmanfest.bsky.social #Rising
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Paith Own
The second single from the 3rd album by a Lesser Version.
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
You asked! So, here are some brand new options to support #artist @robynwoolston.bsky.social #crowdfunder for her #artistbook and have an impact on the way we talk about the #environment and #health see more here: igg.me/at/SWELLarti...
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Just 43 days to go to support #artist @robynwoolston.bsky.social #crowdfunder for her #artistbook igg.me/at/SWELLarti...
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SWELL ... an Artists Bookwork.
An intimate, professional & creative action in the face of rising tides & personal ill health. | Check out 'SWELL ... an Artists Bookwork.' on Indiegogo.
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
In other news #biscuitofthedecade goes to #outrageouslychocolatey I mean custard cream and thick thick chocolate. How can anyone work? @marksandspencer.bsky.social www.ocado.com/products/m-s...
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
linktr.ee/RobynWoolston
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RobynWoolston | Instagram | Linktree
Artists Film / Fine Art / Public Realm / Socially Engaged Practice
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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
You can make a change 📢 Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training by signing this open letter ✒️ authr.uk/sp40 #MakeitFair #MetaBookThieves #DoTheWriteThing
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Artist @robynwoolston is crowdfunding for her book project. “SWELL” is an artist’s bookwork that blends creativity and resilience, crafted in response to rising tides and personal challenges. Check it out: www.indiegogo.com/projects/swe... #ArtMatters #Crowdfunding #SupportCreativity #Indiegogo
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SWELL ... an Artists Bookwork.
An intimate, professional & creative action in the face of rising tides & personal ill health. | Check out 'SWELL ... an Artists Bookwork.' on Indiegogo.
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
A bit of good news for audio dramatists though still some concern about audio drama capacity at the BBC writersguild.org.uk/bbc-announce...
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BBC announces monthly 90-minute play slot on Radio 4, following campaign to Save Audio Drama at the BBC - The Writers' Guild of Great Britain
The BBC is launching a monthly 90-minute play slot starting later in the spring on BBC Radio 4, which will focus on new audio dramas and original adaptations of classic …
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Now live in #Hounslow #MirrorCitiesIntotheEarth by artist #TendayiVine for @watermansarts.bsky.social and @artcast4d.bsky.social until #3April #BellSquare
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
I’m working on a new children’s novel for 8-12’s and this last 2000 words is taking longer and longer…and longer. At this rate I’ll end up un-writing it sooner than finishing a first draft.
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
If you’re interested in Yorkshire and the arts check out this podcast twobigegos.buzzsprout.com/1187561/follow
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Two Big Egos in a Small Car
A passionately laid back overview of the arts and culture scene in York and Harrogate with observations on journalism. This podcast is hosted by Charles Hutchinson and Graham Chalmers and regular gues...
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Artcast4D @artcast4d.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Who can become an early adopter? - Small and medium-sized cultural institutions - Exhibit organisers - Event managers - Creative professionals experienced in programming - Immersive and interactive experience innovators - Beneficiaries of similar EU projects - Art schools
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Participate | Artcast4D
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
@stevewhitaker1.bsky.social thanks for conn
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Steve Whitaker @stevewhitaker1.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Yorkshire Times Poem of the Week: 'On mute' by @imtiazdharker.bsky.social @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social www.yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Poem...
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Poem Of The Week: <i>On Mute</i> By Imtiaz Dharker
On mute There is a video recording of the incident.
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Watermans @watermansarts.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
We're working with #Polish artist #PawelJanicki on #AAAMaze an interactive installation part of @artcast4d.bsky.social @richmondunildn.bsky.social join us for the launch #Wed12Feb 5pm-7pm #FreeExhibition #infinitemaze bit.ly/4gqd63H
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Sign the petition to save the Radio 3 Drama slot chng.it/HFDStx68mM
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We Can Make an Impact.
Save Audio Drama at the BBC
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Scott Myers @gointothestory.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Download each of the 2025 Oscar nominated screenplays: Anora, The Brutalist, A Real Pain, September 5, The Substance, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Nickel Boys, Sing Sing. gointothestory.blcklst.com/download-eac... #Oscars #movies #screenwriting #scriptsky
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Download Each of the 2025 Oscar Nominated Screenplays
Your chance to read and study 10 Academy Award nominated scripts.
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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
The BBC is planning to eradicate audio drama from Radio 3, which will be devastating for writers, other creative workers and audiences Pls sign (+share) our joint petition with @equityuk.bsky.social + @societyofauthors.bsky.social to Save Audio Drama at the BBC change.org/SADatTheBBC #ScriptSky
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Save Audio Drama at the BBC
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Sign the petition to save the Radio 3 Drama slot chng.it/HFDStx68mM
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We Can Make an Impact.
Save Audio Drama at the BBC
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Antony Pickthall @antonpick.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
I used to love the great #TonySlattery in his improv pomp www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Comedian Tony Slattery dies aged 65 after heart attack
Slattery, who rose to fame in 1980s, appeared on shows such as Have I Got News for You and Whose Line is it Anyway?
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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Yesterday WGGB Chair Emma Reeves presented our Outstanding Contribution to Writing Award to Gwyneth Hughes and Gail Renard It was great to come together in London to honour their body of work and the mark their activism has made writersguild.org.uk/wggb-honours...
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Writers' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Proud to have been recognised alongside our sister entertainment unions in the #TheStage100 this year for our campaigning and advocacy work
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