Reposted by Brenda ThomsonMark Watson @watsoncomedian.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Nine years today our series of Taskmaster began airing on TV (I believe). To mark the occasion, I have begun something on Instagram which Taskmaster fans have been requesting for ever so long. 151756 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonCarole King @carolekingofficial.bsky.social · 03/09/2026As we elders, our daughters, and our granddaughters continue the fight for power, equality, and respect, we hold you in our hearts with love and gratitude. Rest in peace and power, Gloria Steinem. 🤍nytimes.comGloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large. 368182104368 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Make your favorite film sound as boring as possible without giving away the title: Academics leave university and start a business in New York. After a shaky start the business thrives, culminating in a roof top party. 010 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Sorry for your loss. Such a great dogs cockers. Am sure Bluebell was a great companion who will be missed. 010 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonLuca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 16/08/2026“As we try to keep everyone cool and calm at the rescue centre during the heatwave, I thought I'd repost a compilation of everyone's favourite clips of the dogs choosing their own toys!” #rescuedog #toys #joy IG: @fetcherdog Animal Shelter, Kent, England 21365651316 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonMichael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 05/08/2026It's holidays. Here there are 10 videos each one labelled 'Rhyme Time' which are sequences of little poems that I recite twice to encourage under-fives to join in and learn. I indicate which books they come from. This is a great 'bridge' into literacy. www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...youtube.comKids’ Poems and Stories With Michael RosenOfficial Michael Rosen Channel Every video and playlist here is approved by Michael himself. If it’s on this channel, it’s the real deal and safe for children. You may see “YTP” or “poop” remixes on... 16219 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Downplay a book or movie: A bit of a fright and not to my taste in Las Vegas 000 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Exactly. Wanna do something about harmful social media? Change the law so the platform's owners are classed as publishers, and become responsible for harmful / unlawful / slanderous/ offensive content. Same standards you'd apply to any print publisher. And enforce it with hefty fines. 31669190 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonThe Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 25/05/2026BREAKING Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling just over £400,000 from the party over a 12-year period www.heraldscotland.com/news... @rebeccamccurdy.bsky.social 234 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026The 60-40% split in voters between Left and Right has existed in the UK since the end of WW2. PR would make it almost impossible for the UK to have a Right Wing Goverment, and many of the most successful countries in Europe use PR. 59825 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonMassimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 02/05/2026'Ron Weasley' yelling “Expensive Petroleum” while filling up his car might be the peak of comedy. Original post 984294978 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Film you've watched more than 6 times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, DC, Marvel, Disney, Mixer, Spielberg, Cameron, Wachowskis or Ghibli 000 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Same with this one but it was in the sea. She was so disappointed in me that day for not saving the ball. 120 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 17/04/2026🤣 a nice jacket like a this one should do it. 030 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonVictoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Email from #Newsnight viewer & farmer Mark Baker White warning about potential food shortages because of a lack of fertiliser 👇 Join us LIVE 1030pm @BBCTwo @BBCNews 169420 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonThey Might Be Giants @tmbg.bsky.social · 12/04/2026was once New Amsterdam. 102103161720 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 31/03/2026I’ve always believed that one of our jobs as leaders is to pass the baton on to the next generation — and to give them the resources and support they need to lead us forward. On National Run for Office Day, check out runforsomethingcivics.net for the resources you need.runforsomethingcivics.netRun For Something CivicsRun for Something Civics is a non-partisan 501c3 that helps young leaders deepen their political engagement and lay the groundwork to run for local office. 12656571697 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 28/03/2026Dara Ó Briain Re-Creation hilarious! Saw WIP show at Ed Festival. Full tour went up, got tickets & asked my mate to go. Unfortunately I'm an idiot so in Mar '25 off we went, in my excitement I failed to realise I'd tickets for 2026 Still, least I didn't get my dad mixed up! @daraobriain.bsky.social 010 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Had a lovely time at Sara Pascoe tonight, laughed so much. Also reaffirmed my life choices on no kids. Don't get me wrong, I love kids. But I love tigers and I don't want one of them running about my livingroom either. . . #SaraPascoe #IAmAStrangeGloop #Edinburgh #standup #comedy 030 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonNicki💗 @awkwardandodd.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Scottish Opera offers hugely discounted tickets to people under the age of 26. In fact most of the theatres here do, usually for around £10. Which means you could see a whole live show for less than the cost of a ticket to one of Timothee Chalamet’s films. Just saying. 493772514 0
Reposted by Brenda Thomsonfesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 21/02/2026I used to think of myself as a very good judge of character until I was recently reminded of a meeting I had with Peter Mandelson in 1989, after which I turned to a colleague and said "What a nice man." 2130911 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonBBC Newsnight @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social · 17/02/2026"Gisèle has demonstrated to the world that it's not for the victims of sexual abuse to feel shame" Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, describes the impact Gisèle Pelicot, the woman at the centre of the largest rape trial in French history, has had on the world. #Newsnight 412330 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonLynda Carter @lyndacarter.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Robert Duvall was a kind and gentle man. He had that crinkle in his smile that made you think he had some precious secret, all his own. Rest well, Robert. 452450308 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Please share. 💔 299134868348 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonThe Independent @the-independent.com · 25/01/2026The people who have died amid Trump’s immigration crackdownindependent.co.ukThe people who have died amid Trump’s immigration crackdownThe people who have died amid Trump’s immigration crackdown 114923 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Some serious sleuthing tonight & still don't know who did it! 🤦🏼♀️That or I'd not want to spoil it for anyone. If you've tickets to Mike Wozniak's new tour you are in for a real treat. Funny! #MikeWozniak #MikeWozniakEdinburgh #MikeWozniakTheBench @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social @mikewozniak.bsky.social 030 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonNigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Chilli Jam/ Jelly is a nigella.com favourite (as you’ll see from the lovely comments below the recipe) though that’s not the only reason it’s #RecipeOfTheDay. It’s also the perfect condiment for Christmas cold cuts, as well as making for an excellent present! www.nigella.com/recipes/chil...nigella.comChilli JamAlthough I call this chilli jam, I don't mean by this that it's the sort of thing you'd spread on your toast at breakfast (though smeared inside a bacon sandwich, it could be a real help one hungover ... 2422423 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 27/11/2025@bnwoods.bsky.social really enjoyed today's talk and I love that a speaker shared a blue sky. #♥️bluesky 010 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Gerry is an adorable elder gentleman. May he have many more happy birthdays! 🎂🥎 010 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 07/11/2025It's what he would have wanted. Love this! 000 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 03/11/2025I wasn't prepared for this. 20 years no knocks, this year some very confused kids left with lion bars as it was all we had in the house. I don't think they thought it was a treat. Plan b was apples so they need to count their blessings! 000 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Doesn't mean that much to me as long as they play. #misfitsmedia.tenor.coma grim reaper is holding the misfits logo in his handsALT: a grim reaper is holding the misfits logo in his hands 010 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonDes @desdelboy.bsky.social · 16/10/2025At a Q&A in London, the Boss reflected on watching his story being brought to life in Deliver Me From Nowhere, while the star of The Bear discussed his anxiety at playing a legend www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc... 0305 0
Reposted by Brenda ThomsonMonica Maalouf, MD @maaloufmd.bsky.social · 03/10/2025My husband was detained by ICE today Juan Muñoz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away I have had zero contact or updates since #SOS @duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov 7602619113450 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Welcome to blue sky, good to see you here! 010 0
Brenda Thomson @brendathomson.bsky.social · 23/09/2025I know. I would be the same but tomorrow is a new day and you will have a better day. No one is perfect and this one think does not reflect you and your capabilities. It's a little pot hole in a very long road. You got this! 200 0