Reposted by Andy FinneyNick Stone @typejunky.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I took some peripheral photos of the current state of the world around the Anglia Square demolition. And it happening as well. It’s still fascinating, all the shapes and lines and alignments of a slowly degrading piece of city opening up and showing a bare layered soul as the world walks by. 1210523
Reposted by Andy FinneyShahan Miah @shahanshahan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I've just declared myself as a traitor by mistake #CelebrityTraitors #TheCelebrityTraitors 434579
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I often wonder how certain records end up in charity shops and emporia … what was their journer. For example, yesterday I came across two BBC Radioplay discs from the time I was producing them. … 200
Reposted by Andy FinneyDavid Hendy @davidhendy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Today would have been the 80th birthday of the Third Programme - BBC Radio 3’s remarkable predecessor. My latest for the BBC marks the occasion with a dip into the programme archives, unearthing some forgotten gems from the Third’s early years…bbc.co.ukThe Third at 80 – a brief history of the unexpectedWeird and wonderful highlights from the early years of BBC Radio 3’s celebrated forerunner The Third Programme 24926
Reposted by Andy FinneyDan/iel Mudford @danmud.bsky.social · 28/09/2026When he got home and realised it was missing, he logged onto his banking app to cancel his cards, only to discover that, within the last hour he had received four payments of £0.01 each into his account. In the Ref. field for each one was: "Found your" "Wallet in street" "Call me on" "07xxx xxxxxx" 48410
Reposted by Andy FinneyJon Dennis @jondennis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026This cartoon is by my esteemed pal @roystoncartoons.bsky.social 161
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 26/09/2026My main achievement last night was learning how to use ffmpeg to correct Hannover Bars on some old TV frames. Must get out more. 131
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This cause is close to my heart and memory … please consider signing the petition.megaphone.org.ukBack Workers. Back Our BBC.Nearly everyone - 94% of adults in the UK - uses the BBC every month. The BBC has an incredible range of TV, audio and digital services - from Planet Earth to the Proms, from BBC Bitesize and The Worl... 000
Reposted by Andy FinneyALCS @alcs.co.uk · 24/09/2026"Collective licensing is the best way of ensuring that smaller rightsholders a& independent talent don’t get swallowed up and that they can be properly paid" We spoke with DCMS Chair Caroline Dinenage about what's impacting writers now - AI, copyright & more. ow.ly/7pW150ZQVWO 011
Reposted by Andy FinneyTom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 24/09/2026My latest @newscientist.com cartoon. many more here: www.newscientist.com/author/tom-gauld/ 332878738
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026New fridge/freezer being delivered today … after which life will resume and I shall tackle those problems/tasks that have been understandably delayed. 000
Reposted by Andy FinneyBart⚓️ @bartgonnissen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The Facial Expressions of Tethys by artist Julius von Bismarck. A suspended high-sea buoy that moves in real time. Sensors on a twin buoy out in the Atlantic Ocean send live satellite data to motors inside the museum. This makes the indoor buoy copy the exact, real-time movements of the ocean waves. 10381422831
Reposted by Andy FinneyAFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 23/09/2026Polls open in the only American election that really matters: Fat Bear Week u.afp.com/S9o4 318364
Reposted by Andy FinneyNational Library of Scotland @natlibscot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Ever wanted to see how a street looked 100 years ago - right where you're standing now? 🗺️ Our georeferenced maps let you do exactly that. We've got over 600 layers freely available online, with tools to filter, measure, draw, compare and export them. 38524
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I am bloody annoyed with people who email tooffer me SEO/Rebuild services, which our website says we don’t want … and then mail again asking why I haven’t responded! 000
Reposted by Andy FinneyWillard Foxton @willardfoxton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I think it's absolutely mad that today there's a *national news story* about 400 oil platform workers losing their jobs, and the government being blamed. 25% of the UK TV industry lost their jobs in the last 4 years and we never hear a peep about it! Some jobs are 'real jobs' I guess. 641821419
Reposted by Andy FinneyJeff Evans @jeffevanswriter.bsky.social · 21/09/202655 years ago today: the first edition of The Old Grey Whistle Test. A year later, it had a new presenter, whose first day on the job didn't go quite as planned. Much more about the show in Rock & Pop on British TV: The Definitive History, published on Thursday. More details: shorturl.at/dIdDW 284
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Is this AI? Do I care? Either it’s fluid dynamics in action or calculation of fluid dynamics in action. Either is acceptable. 020
Reposted by Andy FinneyDirk Maggs @dirkmaggs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Dave Gibbons making this point about Lichtenstein made me very happy. 1128874
Reposted by Andy FinneySverker @sverkermansson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Amazing mural painting from Quebec. #muralpainting #photography #art 542345407
Reposted by Andy FinneyDuncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I miss the old days when a disgruntled noble in a dispute with the crown would just spent a few years sulking in the Low Countries before landing at a fishing village in the south west with some Flemish mercenaries and heading for the Welsh Marches to raise his banner. Much more dignified.bbc.co.ukEarl Spencer defends Diana book claims about King CharlesPrincess Diana's brother tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that "we'll forget her soon enough" were "exactly" the words used by the then-Prince of Wales. 1246957
Reposted by Andy FinneyThe Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 18/09/2026We are getting ready for tomorrow’s big day! 🙌🏼 Domesday at 40 - come join us in celebrating 40 years of the BBC Domesday Project! The full itinerary is available to see on our website, book your tickets and find out more here: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77318/Do... 3227
Reposted by Andy FinneyThe Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 18/09/2026Our Collections Officer Adrian will be live on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire this morning at 10:45 talking all things Domesday! Make sure to tune in 😀 1141
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 18/09/2026An intriguing counter-factual story about those legendary four boys in the windtheguardian.comPaul, John... and Yvonne? The French novelist asking: what if a woman had written the Beatles’ greatest hits?Celebrated thriller writer Michel Bussi explains why the plot of his new novel Code Yesterday isn’t so far fetched, saying ‘I wanted to give women revenge’ 000
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026AI remake of Apocalypse Now to be called Apocalypse on Thursday. 010
Reposted by Andy FinneyMicro SF/F by O. Westin @microsff.com · 16/09/2026The entity drifted dreamlessly through space, as it had for aeons. It woke when it neared a star. Scanned for planets, life, signs of technology. Having found all, it analyzed and decoded radio emissions, then composed a message to send. "My hovercraft is full of feels." It resumed dormancy. 736258
Reposted by Andy FinneyAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026Your regular reminder: If the Russians stop fighting, the war ends. If the Ukrainians stop fighting, their land will be occupied, their leaders will be killed, their history and language will be erased, their children will be kidnapped to serve Russia. 5953724913399
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Am I the only one wondering why ‘levelling the playing field’ with political donations doesn’t include, for example, the Greens? 000
Reposted by Andy FinneyBrian Grubb @briancgrubb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026THE PREMISE IS THAT THE MUPPETS ARE PUTTING ON A SHOW CALLED THE MUPPET SHOW 474793954
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026To BBC or not to BBC … is that the question?theguardian.com‘A completely unique opportunity’: the secretive process that will decide the BBC’s futureThe long read: Every decade, the BBC’s continued existence must be secured through an elaborate multi-year negotiation with the government. But what does charter renewal actually involve – and will it... 010
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Quick wander along the beach at the weekend. Now, where did I put my yacht? 000
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026In other news, there was a huge volcano under Kings Lynn … who’d have thought! 011
Reposted by Andy FinneyJoanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 07/09/2026This is just to say... I have stolen the work that you spent years creating and which you were probably hoping would pay your bills But online sharing doesn't count It's actually a compliment So fuck you BTW, I'm a fan 182517587
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Mmmm!theguardian.comFreelancers are getting buried with ‘soulless’ AI slop cleanup: ‘It’s a shame we need to do it’As more companies turn to AI, they’re hiring freelancers to clean up its mistakes rather than create original work 000
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Photos in public places … an update from the RPS.rps.orgResponse to Home Office guidance on photography of people in public spacesFollowing recently published Home Office material, the RPS has issued a statement clarifying the legal position on photography of people in public places. 100
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Jazz photography … an art in itself …theguardian.com‘I show how energetic it can be’: the photographer capturing Britain’s golden age of jazzTemi Adegbayibi started out taking pictures of the Ezra Collective and other British musicians as a hobby, then found his work exhibited at the Royal Albert Hall. He discusses Black joy and the moveme... 000
Reposted by Andy FinneyMiranda Keeling @mirandakeeling.com · 02/09/2026Woman on her phone on the train: The landlord says no pets but they can't mean rabbits can they? I mean Jeremy's family. Art by Rob Doyle. Words by me. 1192
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Introduce yourself with 10 acts you've seen live: Beatles Rolling Stones David Bowie Bob Dylan Max Wall Remi Harris Climax Chicago Blues Band Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick Love (Not classic lineups) Doors (without Jim) 100
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Here we go again. As an ex-resident I can confirm that there is something special about Rutland … besides the TV station. (And Hambledon’s bread is fantastic!)theguardian.comThe row over Rutland: can England’s smallest county survive?Its council is due to merge with Leicestershire’s in 2028, and some locals are incensed. Can the county hold on to its ceremonial status – and biggest selling point? 000
Reposted by Andy FinneyThe Centre for Computing History @computinghistory.org.uk · 24/08/2026BBC Domesday at 40! 📀 Tickets are LIVE for our 19 Sept event at the Centre for Computing History, Cambridge. www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/77318/Do... Explore the original system, hear from those involved & see if you can find your 1986 contribution! 🔎 12110
Reposted by Andy FinneyREwadent Evil @ewacat.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Incredible automated YouTube subtitles have the director of the FBI in the 1930s as a man named Jed Garoover 22883140
Reposted by Andy FinneyDeb Chachra @debcha.bsky.social · 23/08/2026This explainer out of Australia is genuinely useful background and analysis of what happened with the Canada-US trade deal last night. Note that it is extremely and delightfully sweary. Also there’s an appended glossary of Australian slang. ifloz.substack.com/p/king-carne...ifloz.substack.comKING CARNEY ACTIVATES KONG MODE WITH ZERO FUCKSCarney Reads the Clock Like a Pro Wrestler 992005769
Reposted by Andy FinneyRebecca Menmuir @rebeccamenmuir.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Is there a handy list or publication of medieval manuscripts produced IN Oxford, pre-1500? Out of my depth here bibliographically. @obs1922.bsky.social? 21215
Reposted by Andy FinneyJo Kibble (Political Animal) @politicanimal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Judging by the looks on their faces, I can only assume that first prize was summary execution. 6404
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 17/08/2026From here, instead of looking like its usual polar bear, the Isle of Wight more resembles a snoozing dinosaur with a lighthouse on the end of its nose. 000
Andy Finney @delverie.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Dear all … at my age should I be going for the en suite variant on the Caledonian Sleeper? 100