Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 23hThe wife's just been mistaken for Faye Tozer by an autograph hunter outside the venue where she works. I told her it's a tragedy but she should count to 5, 6, 7, 8 - it's better best forgotten. 011
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Is it a good thing when people who grew up with your shows make YouTube videos about them as adults, but describe them as "criminally under-rated"? Because I've seen that happen with more than one thing I've worked on, and I'm not sure how to take it... 000
Reposted by Mark OswinJoshua 🦚 @yaboij0shua.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Canada should respond by renaming one of the four other lakes to Lake Release the Epstein Files 1206
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 16/08/2026I’ve got my tickets but if there isn’t a literal absolute killing on stage I’ll be wanting my money back. 111
Reposted by Mark OswinMark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Went to a dance festival in Cornwall to watch the 1999 #eclipse. Expecting an all nighter we turned up at 10pm just as they turned off all the music. Sat in an empty cafe all night until staff came round at 7am and turfed out anyone with a one-day wristband. Then it clouded over. Saw nothing. 001
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Went to a dance festival in Cornwall to watch the 1999 #eclipse. Expecting an all nighter we turned up at 10pm just as they turned off all the music. Sat in an empty cafe all night until staff came round at 7am and turfed out anyone with a one-day wristband. Then it clouded over. Saw nothing. 001
Reposted by Mark OswinMumko69 @mumko.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Microsoft wants to build three massive AI data centres in Leeds. It’ll drain thousands of litres of water from the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop the council's final sign-off, but we need more voices. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...you.38degrees.org.ukStop the Microsoft AI megasite in Leeds!Microsoft want to build three huge AI data centres at Skelton Grange. It would drain the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop it - add your name to the petition. 47760
Reposted by Mark OswinDavid K. Barnes @davidkbarnes.com · 04/08/2026Here’s the latest stop motion animation from my Tiny Angry Witch team. (I’m the writer, I can’t take credit for the animating!) It’s one of our longest, and it nearly drove us all mad, but we’re really proud of getting it made! 1 x Tiny Angry Witch 1 x broom No AI 441160418
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 02/08/2026I suspect this might be something close to magical realism…? 210
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 31/07/2026I have an old man character called Ian Turnip who thinks that every time the scammers say “internet” they’re saying his name. Also Ian’s computer has become self-aware and needs to be approached with great caution. And his passwords are all in a drawer with the cat’s piles medication. 000
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Weird. There seem to be long cloth tubes encasing both of my legs down to the ankles today. Is anyone else experiencing this? 000
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 30/07/2026It’s National Cheesecake Day - all hail the National Cheesecake! 000
Reposted by Mark OswinWoodrow Phoenix @mrphoenix.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Microsoft is planning to build three massive AI data centres in Leeds. It’ll drain thousands of litres of water from the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop the council's final sign-off, but it needs more voices. Sign here: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...you.38degrees.org.ukStop the Microsoft AI megasite in Leeds!Microsoft wants to build three huge AI data centres at Skelton Grange. It would drain the River Aire and become the city's biggest carbon emitter. We can still stop it - add your name to the petition. 0163153
Reposted by Mark OswinPrune60 @prune602.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Meanwhile in Russian Media… “The Russian stock market has collapsed, hitting a new low since 2022.” Wait…it gets even better! www.gazeta.ru/business/new... 118234
Reposted by Mark OswinJoel @itsjoels.bsky.social · 09/07/2026I’m watching a video that someone has made for ‘Keep On Pumpin’ It’ by Visionmasters featuring Kylie. It’s all old school raves and people are off their fucking tits, it’s great. This girl is my favourite. Some of these people will be grandparents. The whole video is here. youtu.be/-_q4X_OryIo?... 7327
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026You should have told us you were there. We’ve just got back. 110
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Slow Gods and Antimemetics are brilliant. Will stick the other one on my list immediately. 010
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Comment from BBC Radio PDG on a sitcom script many years ago (levelled as a criticism): “Most of the comedy in this script seems to come from character and situation…” 030
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 25/05/2026I love it when humans get involved in animal politics. When I moved house 20 years ago, the local paper had the headline “HORROR IN THE PARK!” followed by the subheading: “PASSERSBY STAND HELPLESS AS GEESE ATTACK SWAN”. And that’s how I knew I was living in the suburbs. 040
Reposted by Mark OswinEleanor Morton @eleanormorton.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Every interview with a tech CEO youtube.com/shorts/ZseOJ...youtube.comEvery interview with a tech CEOYouTube video by Eleanor Morton 6432176
Reposted by Mark OswinAlex Sobel MP @alexsobel.co.uk · 01/05/2026Renters: your rights are changing today 🚨 I explain which parts of the Renters’ Rights Act are now in force 👇 #RentersRights #Housing #RentersReform 0176
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026It’s #EdBallsDay again, so to celebrate here’s the most viral thing I ever made… www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nhqo...youtube.comEd Balls, The ShiningYouTube video by markoswin 020
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 18/04/2026National Express from Golders Green, Jamie - it’s your only hope! 110
Reposted by Mark OswinMark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 08/04/2026In the new series, PC Plum (Edward Woodward) returns to Balamory following the disappearance of Penny Pocket's daughter. After finding a hare buried in the grave of Josie Jump, Plum's enquiries lead him to the Island's Laird (Miles Jupp) who has sinister plans to revive the island's failing harvest. 112
Reposted by Mark OswinThe Jase @thejase.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Marco Rubio exits, with commentary from One Man and his Dog. 1021386
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 08/04/2026In the new series, PC Plum (Edward Woodward) returns to Balamory following the disappearance of Penny Pocket's daughter. After finding a hare buried in the grave of Josie Jump, Plum's enquiries lead him to the Island's Laird (Miles Jupp) who has sinister plans to revive the island's failing harvest. 112
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Now they’re saying that The Terminator is so rugged it looks alien. Well, 80’s Arnie may be pretty rugged, but he’s not alien, he’s from the future! Honestly, I thought these people were supposed to be the cream of humanity. 000
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Outrageous! We’ve spent billions sending these so-called astronauts to the Moon and I’ve just heard them say they’re sat there watching The Terminator. Do some bloody work, you floaty lay-a-bouts! 100
Reposted by Mark OswinLeeds Civic Trust @leedscivictrust.bsky.social · 31/03/2026We're proud to announce an art competition to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Leeds Charter. There are 2 categories: under 16s & people aged 16+. 6 entries from each category will be exhibited at Leeds Corn Exchange in July. 🔗Details zurl.co/vIyut 084
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Went to see Gorillaz in Bradford yesterday. Stood near the merch stand, I looked across and saw a ten year-old lad clutching a vinyl LP of the latest album and just… staring at it in wonder. Eating up every detail of the cover, amazed to be holding it in his hands. The joy of having real things. 011
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 11/03/2026I’d say Killer of Killers is well worth your time. An anthology that isn’t really, which expands gloriously on the themes of Prey. Plus it’s animated, which is a Good Thing. 020
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026And finally; I also failed to ruin legendary CBBC comedy drama The Dumping Ground, now on it’s 14th series and being consistently all brilliant and that: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBGY...youtube.comThe Dumping Ground is Back! | Series 14 Preview | BBC iPlayerYouTube video by CBBC 020
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026And while we’re on stuff I currently have on TV, the brilliant basketball sitcom HIGH HOOPS is also on CBBC and iPlayer and has been equally unruined by my involvement www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q14...youtube.comHigh Hoops is Back! | Series 2 Preview | BBC iPlayerYouTube video by CBBC 120
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Here’s a nice thing for crap times: sci-fi comedy adventure Girl Troop V Aliens is on CBBC and iPlayer now - and it’s not even slightly ruined by having had me write an episode www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut0g...youtube.comGirl Troop vs Aliens | Official Preview | CBBCYouTube video by CBBC 141
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Just finished watching the excellent Dirty Business on Channel 4. If you haven’t seen it, please do. You can also add your name to this petition: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...you.38degrees.org.ukEnd the sewage pollution scandalWe're sick of it. Sick of the lies, sick of the greed, and sick of a system rigged against us. This is a scandal and this dirty business must end. For more than 30 years water companies have put corpo... 010
Reposted by Mark OswinWriters' Guild of Great Britain @writersguildgb.bsky.social · 06/03/20261/ In response to the House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee’s report on AI, copyright and the creative industries, published today (6 March 2026), WGGB General Secretary Ellie Peers said: 11510
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Oh YES! Douze points please! youtu.be/niMKvJ-Itq8youtu.beLOOK MUM NO COMPUTER - Eins, Zwei, Drei | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2026YouTube video by Eurovision Song Contest 000
Reposted by Mark OswinEd Newton-Rex @ednewtonrex.bsky.social · 06/03/2026The House of Lords Digital & Communications Committee just published their report on AI, copyright & the creative industries, and their conclusions could not be clearer. 🧵 1/5 121548876
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Anyone else finding it hard to concentrate on doing notes on a sitcom script today…? 000
Reposted by Mark OswinPeter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 11/02/2026This couldn’t be clearer. Bannon’s texts to Epstein in mid July 2018 - “overthrowing May right now” and in “London with Boris” as well as his appearance on LBC with Nigel Farage are prettying damning evidence of a cross party plot with foreign backing 421509785
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Nice piece on the legendary 1 in 12 Club in The Guardian - and even a passing reference to the all-night raves. It felt like a home-from-home in the 90s (if you go to their FB page you can find a photo of a skinny me DJing on the bottom floor. But don’t do that) www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...theguardian.com‘Fascists threatened us but we always took them on’: the anarchic Bradford club still fighting after 45 yearsA new book and podcast tell the story of a 1 in 12, a venue that used community and artistic passion as bulwarks against poverty and grim politics. Its founders and key acts recall gigs, plays and pra... 010
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 20/01/2026This is excellent (although “reverse-centaur” sounds like some kind of shagging position involving a horse) www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...theguardian.comAI companies will fail. We can salvage something from the wreckage | Cory DoctorowAI is asbestos in the walls of our tech society, stuffed there by monopolists run amok. A serious fight against it must strike at its roots 000
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 10/01/2026What’s this? I’m STILL not in any starters packs? Unbelievable! 000
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Bradford City of Culture closing ceremony. What an amazing year! Huge congrats to everyone involved, particularly the missus. 020
Mark Oswin @markoswin.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Oh - are people slagging off a movie they haven’t seen based on a trailer again? Brilliant. Well done everyone. You are all heroes. 000
