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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Still a weirdly long way off then I guess. All the people who missed out on Bone Temple are... well, they're missing out.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Reading this has forced me to head to YouTube and search for 'Angelo Badalamenti explains how he wrote Laura Palmer's theme'.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Bit late hearing about the Cornell story. Student paper doing good work by the looks of it.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Not sure I saw anyone suggest The Proclaimers as a new support act yet.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Been on a big Madness kick this summer and Shut Up *might* just be my favourite. Sounds like being a kid in the early 80s.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I know nobody wants to see this guy - I mean, at all - but jesus... Trump can't keep his eyes open even on September 11. Camera was on him for some time and he barely moved.

Sleepy and creepy. Pic of Trump at the Pentagon today - feed showing on BBC news. It could just happen at any minute!

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Woops. Silly boys. Sure they won't do it again.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Not been familiar with Miller but was well impressed seeing A View From The Bridge this summer. Tempted to give Death Of A Salesmen at the National Theatre a go. On next year.

Screenshot fron National Theatre socials post. Main image shows Death Of A Salesmen in bold black text against a red background alongside headshots of stars Paul Mescal (centre), Tracy Letts (left) and Monica Dolan (right). Text below says Death Of A Salesman (again), by Arthur Miller - Lyttelton Theatre, Summer/Autumn 2027.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Wish I had answers to all of this. Also wish our government had more of an interest in trying to provide some answers that don't involve promotion of further bigotry and barely contained violence.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Proper grim reading racist commentary on local news posts re: 'small boat' landing here in Portsmouth. Hope everyone is safe and well and that Thomas and his pals find something more productive to do. Pricks.

bbc.co.uk

140 migrants in single dinghy rescued in English Channel

They were transferred onto two lifeboats and taken to shore in the UK.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Just the lamest excuse! Expect better from Boyle.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Very excellently put. Someone print this out and slide it onto the desk of [insert arsehole powermonger here].

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

September? More like Gigtember. Friday 4th is A Place To Bury Strangers in Southampton and Sunday 27th is Actors in London. Happy with that.

A Place To Bury Strangers 2026 tour dates poster. I won't list 'em all but I'm seeing them, with Die Anstalt in support, at Southampton Papillon.

Actors 2026 tour dates poster. I wont list 'em all but I'm excited to see them - alongside She Past Away - at EartH in Hackney. Sunday though? Maybe I should've made it Bristol which is the night before.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Without saying your age, what is your favourite movie that came out when you were 20 years old?

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Not fond of the royals or of conspiracy theories - but! - can't help wonder if this and the Harry story suggest something's up.

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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 25/08/2026

[Exit Queen.]

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Probably helpful to be reminded that BBC News still really love Reform.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Missed Zack's message but I've just listened to Chris Packham now. Rightly angry.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Always had somewhat mixed feelings about Faith No More. When they hit that sweet spot though - like with this song - they're superb.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Ha. What a loser. Struggling to recall Stewart Lee's Liddle routine this afternoon. Maybe he'll stick it into his touring show.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Okay well I wasn't expecting to see this. Actual proper original lineup reunion? Hope so. They were bloody good.

Screenshot from 'elasticaofficial' instagram post. Text says: Missed us? We've been busy behind the scenes, but we're back. Keep your eyes peeled, there are some exciting things in the works.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I guess at least this news headline is *trying* to be reassuring. We're fine. We're all fine here now, thank you.

Screenshot of BBC News website. Text says: 'LIVE Suffolk wildfire not yet under control, fire service says, but no risk to nearby nuclear plant'. I'm reading this as 'no *immediate* risk'. Pictures shows what I take to be the Suffolk countryside horrifically on fire.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Not watched American Psycho in a while now but hopefully I can still enjoy that one. I mean, he *does* get brutally murdered. Sort of. Maybe.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Now we know how they'll pay for the cheap/ free buses. Awesome.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

So this something. Not all to my taste, but could be one hell of a party.

Poster for the Bugged Out 2001 & On event at Drumsheds, London. Takes place on Saturday 10 October 2026. I'm not going to list all the confirmed acts but I'm excited for Dave Clarke and Kittin & The Hacker. Plus you have Leftfield, Felix Da Housecat and Erol Alkan amongst many others.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Fuck this. I had Jennifer's picture on my wall as a kid. Punk rock icon. Let's help a sister out.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Now *that's* what I'm talkin' about. Robert Hood on the remix.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Guess it'd also be ecologically harmful to set fire to all the datacentres, but it's something to think about.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Genuinely depressing. I'm currently doing a short online course and have had an assessment flagged as being AI written. It is nothing of the sort, thank you very much!

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Spent a lot of time today thinking of others working jobs a lot more demanding than mine in this heat. Hope everyone gets the rest breaks and after work pints they deserve. Also - I cannot imagine the misery of those stuck on the M25. Sod that.

bbc.co.uk

Emergency calls to traffic stuck on M25 for hours in record heat

The ambulance service says it is struggling to reach patients suffering "heat related illnesses".

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Garbage were superb in Southampton tonight. It was a battle against the heat, but we made it. Just.

Pic of Garbage live on stage tonight in Southampton. From left to right - Steve on guitar, Butch on drums, Nicole on bass, Shirley on vocals (always wanted that Girlie Show shirt) and Duke on keyboards.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Looking forward to Willow's lecture tomorrow. Not had enough David Lynch in my life lately but this is likely to prompt some rewatches.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Getting a bit giddy in advance of the Garbage gig next week. Been a fan since day one and I love the new album as much as their first. Co-headlining with Skunk Anansie too, who I've not seen live since '95.

Photo showing Garbage on stage - taken at Stockholm, 3rd of June this year - pulled from their social media. Specifically it shows Shirley Manson (left) singing with one boot on the drum riser and one arm resting on the shoulder of current bassist Nicole Fiorentino (right).

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Any reason to get all analytical on Saltburn again. Fuckin' love it. Great chat here, even if the lack of Pet Shop Boys knowledge makes my head hurt!

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Pretty sure there's no option to buy an Inside the Actor's Studio DVD boxset but damn that would be a worthwhile investment.

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Flint Dibble @flintdibble.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

As a historian, watching current events can help w/ interpretation Sometimes, people from hundreds of years ago did stuff that makes no rational sense from a modern, educated perspective Seeing people do similar idiotic things today helps me see that some people are just idiots

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Recommended listening for #WorldGothDay: Whip It Wave 2019 Dave Clarke DJ set. The section between O Children and She Wants Revenge is perfection. soundcloud.com/dave-clarke-...

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Presumably this means Branagh isn't lining up more for his Poirot film series. Curious to know how they'll approach this series tonally - I might be more interested if it goes in for a lighter mood.

deadline.com

BBC Plots 'Poirot' Reboot; Casting Underway For Agatha Christie Icon

The BBC has committed to reimagining Hercule Poirot in a major television series based on the beloved novels of Agatha Christie.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Sounds like what I've been expecting then. I like to think it will draw in many casual fans anyway but I fear the professional Star Wars haters will do their usual job.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

So finally Anthrax pulled their finger out and released a new record. Good news is: they still got it.

youtu.be

It's For The Kids

YouTube video by Anthrax - Topic

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Yeah, there's 'tough decisions' and there's this. Labour have made themselves redundant.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

For a bit there I hoped I could make it out to California for Star Wars Celebration 2027. 50th birthday treat and all that. What with everything costing more than ever I guess I'll hold out for some UK based events instead. Good luck to everyone in that queue!

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Excellent news and an excellent poster to go with it.

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David Ratcliffe @davidratcliffe.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Incoming! Cheeky teaser on the Pop Will Eat Itself socials. PWEI.40 x Stephen Mallinder. Put me down for some of that.

Screenshot from Pop Will Eat Itself's Facebook post today. Classic cyberpunk-style graphics in the image. Text says 'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday'. Video by Paul Snell - with Stephen Mallinder. Text in the graphic shows PWEI.40 and 1000 x No Rework amongst other info on the audio file used. Suggests we'll be getting a new version of an old track on Monday.

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