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David Howard Sharpe

@davidhsharpe.bsky.social
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Was born, then discovered music, comedy, books, comics, television, film and thought “I love all this!” What a fabulous place to be.

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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The Winter Olympics seems to a morphed from a “who can tumble down a hill the fastest” competition into a “who can do the most somersaults” competition. Still love it though. #WinterOIympics #WinterOlympicGames #WinterOlympics2026 #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
I’m learning loads from Agassi’s commentary this afternoon. A great addition to the commentary team. #Wimbledon #BBC
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
This Wimbledon semi-final is sensational.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Bit shocked by the insensitivity of today’s #NYTimes Strands.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
This Cilic / Cobolli match is outstanding. #Wimbledon
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Evening tussles on the outer courts. This is what I love about the first week of Wimbledon, my favourite week of the year. #Wimbledon
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Taskmaster series 19 has been one of the best. Loving it.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Really liked Latvia. #Eurovision
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Me too. Sent me down a rabbit hole for ages.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Wow! Haven’t loved a movie this much in a long time.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
This evening’s movie has been PlayTime (1967). My first encounter with Jacques Tati and oh my what an incredible and glorious piece of work. 10/10.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
As most modern cinema leaves me cold, I thought I’d fallen out of love with film, but having a slight cold I’ve spent the weekend on the sofa watching Once Upon A Time In The West (1968), Zazie Dans Le Metro (1960), The French Connection (1970) and Diva (1981) and have had a brilliant time.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
This, coz it’s just too beautiful for words. Also Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin and Billy Bragg’s Tank Park Salute. youtu.be/i3Q8h-fDfEI?...
youtu.be
Once Upon A Time In The West Theme (Ennio Morricone)
YouTube video by JokerRecordings
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
He’ll eventually bring the blame game into play. It wasn’t him, it was the others. If people had followed me to the letter etc…
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
100%
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
What perfect albums came out when you were 16? Well, I’m not sure if they’re perfect, but I’ve loved these albums for 40 years now and still play them. ❤️
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
I haven’t seen that in years. Wonderful.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
I know I’m in a very small minority here, but I loved the Greyfriars Bus Station in Northampton. I spent a few months working in it, exploring its nooks and crannies, and I thought it was fab. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Northampton Greyfriars bus station demolition: 10 years on
We remember an unloved bus station's dramatic demolition a decade ago, and look to the future.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Pauline Boty: I Am The Sixties could well end up being my favourite TV doc of 2025.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Another European here. In the UK, the party in opposition forms a “shadow cabinet” where members of that party are given responsibility for particular topics. A bit like for every player on the offence, there’s a defensive equivalent. Ensures that wide opinions are heard. Does the US have that?
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
I always felt that “Elon Musk” would be a perfect name for a Bond villain.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Personal faves: From Safe As Milk - Zig Zag Wanderer, Call On Me and I’m Glad. From Clear Spot - My Head Is My Only House and Her Eyes Are A Blue Million Miles. And from Trout - Moonlight On Vermont
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Gabriel Gatehouse’s podcast “The Coming Storm” is brilliant. Can’t recommend it enough.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Happy Caturday everyone ❤️
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Yep, there’s definitely something.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
“Doubled up laughing”. Yep, in its middle period Pipkins was bloody funny. My favourite memory is when Tortoise had to go into hospital. A real hospital bed on a real hospital ward, with this tiny puppet head sticking out the top. Genius.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
No federal employees should respond. Then he’ll have to fire everyone. See how that works. #I’mSpartacus
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Is he going to read all of them himself?
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
They do automated announcements now. Have done for years. But in NYC, at least when I was there, it was the driver and some were very funny. Had one once who did a short rhyme for each station. 😊
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
I’m from England and visited NYC for a couple of months in the early 90s. Loved the city, loved the subway. Rode it everyday, mostly in Manhattan and Queens. Loved the drivers announcing the next stop. They didn’t do that in London back then.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Some economists predict the next financial crash will happen in 2026. Trump will get to own it. Then things will get really interesting. Get the popcorn ready.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
I’m Gen X and have always been baffled by nationalism. It’s not like you get to choose your country before you’re born. I’m English. I like living in England (mostly). I like English culture. But proud??? Seems an odd phrase. Pride should be attached to personal achievements rather than landmasses.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
youtu.be/33-5bsbQj-w?...
youtu.be
The Smiths - How Soon is Now. 1984 (Full 12" Extended Video Version)[Remastered Audio]
YouTube video by Rex Reynolds
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Jack Douglas got there first
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
That’s just sent me off to listen to Messing Shoe Blues for the first time in years. 😊
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Thank you. That saved me a lot of time this morning. Knew it couldn’t be our “Westminster” when I uncovered the word “working”.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
This Labour govt isn’t very inspiring is it. Societies need something to believe in and an abstract term like “growth” just doesn’t do it.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Now there’s a movie that needs making.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
@rockingbob.bsky.social Just finished Let’s Do It. And it’s taken me ages coz I was continually stopping and listening to the incredible records. My Apple Music library is now full of albums by Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, Blossom Dearie, Ethel Ennis, Shirley Horn and dozens of others. Thank you.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Awww, RIP Tony. You bought me a lot of joy over the years and I dearly thank you for it. #tonyslattery
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
I’d certainly watch.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
The Steve Martin documentary on Apple TV is stunning.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
Dear Labour, if you don’t get your act together, Farage will storm the next General Election.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Don’t think I’ve posted a photo of the cat on here yet, so here he is.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
I’m finding that I now check what’s happening on BlueSky before looking at X, which is something that never happened with Threads.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
I think his Much Ado About Nothing movie is quite poor.
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Road To Finefare #talkingheadssupermarkets
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Bevan Breakfast Man
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David Howard Sharpe @davidhsharpe.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Mint gets my vote.
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