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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 30/09/2026

God, these two presenters waffling at each other is a circle jerk. #r4today

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 28/09/2026

Compromising with right wing nutters is what we do, now.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 27/09/2026

I feel scriptwriters on #TheArchers have missed a great public service opportunity in not going for a "death in childbirth" plot.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 27/09/2026

"Creating fear and intimidation on British streets – this is not something we’ve seen in this country before" Really, Prime Minister? I've got a Mr Mosely on the line. He'd like a word.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 27/09/2026

One of those days where the phrase "fuck orange men" works just as well on either side of the Atlantic.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 27/09/2026

Amongst other things, the determination of the Orange Order to intimidate reminds me of how much the term "Loyalist" grated. What the fuck are they loyal to, beyond their own selfish bigotry?

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 24/09/2026

"anti-migrant activist" sure is a funny way to pronounce "fascist agitator" #radio4

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 24/09/2026

Meanwhile, I see the idea of the benefits card that won't let you have booze or fags is back. And it's just a stupid an idea as it was back in 2012 when Alec Shelbrooke suggested it and I wrote about it gonedigital.net/2012/12/19/p...

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Politics and technology don’t mix – the welfare cash card is just another example – Gone Digital

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 24/09/2026

At the mention of Sandy Peggie on #womanshour I've hit the mute switch. Can't be arse with your shitty transphobia this morning, #radio4

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 22/09/2026

SI - because with a short prompt, it can turn anyone's picture into something from the Swimwear issue of Sports Illustrated

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 22/09/2026

What a dribbling, insane fuckwit

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 22/09/2026

In his denunciation of Earl Spencer's book, Piers Morgan says "I come across in the most despicable manner imaginable" Quite possibly the first glimmer of self-awareness he's ever shown.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 22/09/2026

It would be nice if Burnham left his meeting with Trump and announced "Honestly, the man's a dick. I don't know how anyone puts up with him." But nah, let's carry on pretending we have a Special Relationship.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 21/09/2026

Anna there reminding me of my grandmother; after great-granny died, I remember her saying "I shall be interested to see how much the funeral cost; we couldn't have done it any cheaper" Gave me some insight into why my father turned out the way he did, at least. #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 19/09/2026

Presumably with a foreword by the cast of Dynasty

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 18/09/2026

Members of the RNLI are being urged to keep themselves safe from fascist bullies; at least one station is closed. Today, MPs are investigating our performance at Eurovision. Almost literally going "La la-la la" in the face of extremism.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 16/09/2026

Turned the radio on. Realised it was "The Moral Maze" on #radio4. Turned it off again. I would rather spend my evening doing colonoscopy prep than listening to that shit. And I don't even have a colonoscopy scheduled.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 16/09/2026

Careful Alan Passive smirking is bad for you #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 16/09/2026

Call it what it is. The village that voted for racism.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 16/09/2026

Really trying as hard as they can to pander to the racists this morning on #r4today

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 15/09/2026

Someone should ask Carol to pick out a nice cushion. To be suffocated with #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 14/09/2026

Oh, Carol, shut up. You're going to be a lonely old woman found in your armchair after someone reports a nasty smell. #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 14/09/2026

Well, he may be a bit of a heel, Jolene, but at least he's not forced us to listen to a shower scene #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 13/09/2026

Bet she's been longing to channel Peggy Mitchell #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 13/09/2026

How can you talk about those names without mentioning how important they were as a class signifier? If you don't know that Featherstonehaugh is pronounced completely differently, then of course everyone at the hunt ball would know you're a ghastly vulgar upstart, rather than old money. #radio4

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 12/09/2026

So, it turns out that the Last Night of the Proms is now both gay AND European. Some people will be spitting feathers. I think it's hilarious.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 11/09/2026

Is the fire extinguisher Chekhov's Gun? Is she going to whack him with it? #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 11/09/2026

Instead of just lamenting that people think "Manchesterism" means disliking London, politicians ought to reflect on why they're usually so happy to put people against one another. Do it often enough, and of course people think you're doing it again. #r4today

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 10/09/2026

Those conversations with parents can be very difficult. I am glad I had them with my mother many years in advance. #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 10/09/2026

Badenoch is a rambling, ill-mannered idiot. #radio4 #r4today

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 08/09/2026

Lord save us from this obsessive obsequiousness. "A busy day for the Royal Family" apparently amounts to "child goes to school." What utter irrelevant nonsense. #radio4 #wato

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 07/09/2026

Can you just stretch your manly body to its full extent... #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 07/09/2026

Carry the chairs home then bend her over one? #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 07/09/2026

Oh god.. are we going to have squelching between Lilly and Harrison? Yuk #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 07/09/2026

I am baking a malt loaf at the moment. There's a frankly ridiculous bit in the instructions that says to wrap it in greaseproof paper and leave it for two or three days before eating it. How on earth is that supposed to happen?

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 07/09/2026

If you're wondering where they found all those protestors in Portsmouth, remember it's where, during the Great Tabloid Pedo Scare, a pediatrician was hounded out of their building.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 07/09/2026

Presenter on #radio4 says cheerily "Hello and welcome to the programme" With the state of the BBC, it's not going to be long before they start saying "Welcome to the pogrom"

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 07/09/2026

Somewhere on my shelves, I have a booklet about the Battle of Cable Street, which probably deserved re-reading. After the weekend, it feels like we're not far off a situation where the police turn out to protect intimidating fascist demonstrations.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 06/09/2026

Look, you two, just shag and get it out of your systems. #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 06/09/2026

Are we going to have an Archers/Repair Shop crossover episode? #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 06/09/2026

Reminds me of the time I was at a student radio conference in the 80s and someone was gushing about Andy Kershaw, and I said I had no idea what they were on about. He was right behind me. #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 04/09/2026

"It shouldn't have happened" Am I listening to a dramatisation of The Go Between? #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 04/09/2026

She's going to ditch him for being too Northern and not posh enough #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 04/09/2026

They're really going hard to try and make out "It was Reform who were the victims all along" aren't they?

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 04/09/2026

Aside from the sleaze and lawbreaking, one of the things I thought most remarkable about last night's broadcast was a senior Reform person saying they didn't have the support of donor in this country. With its reliance on foreigners who want to reshape the UK, it's more an invasion that any dinghy.

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