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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 05/10/2026

The geek in me is looking at this Audible ad on the tube and thinking "Bollocks. The way to quit is actually Esc :q!"

An advert for Audible books "How to quit your day job" showing images of the ESC key, a colon key and a right bracket key

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 05/10/2026

The fall of TalkTalk. A story as old as the deregulation of private equity.

TalkTalk began as a challenger to BT in the broadband market. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange, but was taken over by private equity in 2021.

Since then, the firm has built up debt while losing customers, leaving it unable to pay some of those it owes money to.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 02/09/2026

Probably of minority interest to my followers on this account, but my new zine about kink is at the printers, and will be out soon..first issue free (or £3.50 postage)

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 12/08/2026

A lot more impressive than my colander

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 07/08/2026

On the last night of my Irish trip, I stayed at the Ferrycarrig hotel. This was my view in the evening, captured on some long-expired Fujichrome #velvia

A setting sun reflects in the waters of an estuary at low tide

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 23/07/2026

I'm sure many of you have wondered "What would Nigel look like with an owl on his head?" Meet Oscar, and wonder no more. (Oscar lives at the Irish National Heritage Park)

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 14/07/2026

1983. When M&S was a colossus on the high street and everything - even books - had their St Michael branding.

A St Michael edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 11/07/2026

I'm so hot, I could drink Princess Leia

A Volvic branded plastic water bottle with an image of Princess Leia from Star Wars on the front

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 10/07/2026

I have made Jill Archer memorial flapjacks #TheArchers

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 04/07/2026

A really good way to get me to turn off notifications for your app is to send me pointless crap. Like, for instance, a smart bulb app blathering on about football.

A notification from the app for one of my smart bulbs, telling me about the world cup

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 26/06/2026

Well, at least you've inspired me to do this ...

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 24/06/2026

Brought a thermometer with me on the bus. It's going up about a degree every 90 seconds.

A thermometer on a bus seat with a reading of 33.7

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 24/06/2026

Hot day, so if you can, please put a bowl of water in your garden for visiting cats and other critters. #ProofOfCat #PutItOutForPussy

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 21/06/2026

There may be some stuff in this archive directory that interests you, @dhothersall.bsky.social East of Scotland Section 28 repeal campaign, Diversity Scotland, and more ...

A list of directory names, representing mailing lists.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 05/06/2026

What the fuck are they on at the Telegraph that, while everyone else goes with Buffy and Ted Lasso, they dive into the archives for "Gold Blend man"

A selection of headlines announcing the death of Anthony Head, all referring to Buffy and/or Ted Lasso. Except the Telegraph, which reports "Gold Blend man Anthony Head dies aged 72"

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 01/06/2026

Someone at Royal Mail Click & Drop thought that it was sufficient to send this note at 16:12 on Friday, telling users about changes to customs declarations that come into effect from today. Really, guys?

A screenshot from Royal Mail, informing users of changes to customs declarations coming into effect on Monday 1st June, 3 days after the message.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 10/05/2026

I received an email this morning that was so full of business speak, I had to reply.

Our language is a marvel; the lingua-franca of many, it's the platform upon which so much else is built. One of the reasons for my company formation is the publication of various titles, through which I hope - like the BBC of old - to educate, entertain and inform.

English is a beautiful thing; a language through which we can interpret thoughts as ancient as those of Aristotle, and as contemporary as Benjamin Zephania and Maya Angelou; it brings us the lyrical beauty of Richard Burton reading Dylan Thomas, the majesty of the King James Bible, the vast breadth of Shakespeare. It shares with us visions of beauty from Wordsworth, the struggles depicted by Steinbeck, the political insight of Orwell. It offers uplifting words through songs born of slavery and defiance, awe and inspiration from Attenborough.

The right words, chosen with care, can move us to great things; to fight for the betterment of others, to strive for a greater world, to great moments of compassion and unity.

To conjure from such a heritage the grisly statement that "We're dedicated to easing your burden by delivering quality, actionable insights and content in various multimedia formats" is nothing short of an assault upon its dignity.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 09/05/2026

What sweet summer child came up with the title for this article?

Screenshot of a Guardian article about the LA subway that starts with "Riding the D in Los Angeles"

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 06/05/2026

It's a little unfair that there is no Shula wing at Barts. #TheArchers

A sign at St Bartholomew's Hospital, indicating the way to the Kenton Wing

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 01/05/2026

Once the days get longer, I get these delightful bits of sun in my living room, despite be in a basement.

A living room with sunlight shining through the windows

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 24/04/2026

And really, I don't know what the grown-ups were thinking when they put us in these outfits. The only excuse is that it was 1972.

Two identical children in hideous outfits from 1972

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 24/04/2026

I think the coloured hats were the only way people could tell us apart!

Two identical children stand on snowy ground, wearing similar outfits, except for different coloured hats.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 24/04/2026

1987. Your hero presents a live outside broadcast from the Queen's Tower, for Imperial College Radio, during the Family Fun Day.

A young man sites behind a mixing desk, talking into a microphone

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 21/04/2026

Any London-area recommendations for having a Revox A77 serviced?

Photo of a ReVox A77 reel to reel tape recorder

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 21/04/2026

Ballot papers arrived. Three candidates each for Greens, Labour and Conservative. Weirdly, Lib Dems have only found two, and only one person is bold enough to stand for Reform in this ward. Still only had the Greens visit.

A picture of ballot papers for the elections in Hackney

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 17/04/2026

Time to chuck the remains of this polenta, before it clocks up a quarter century.

The bottom of a jar of polenta, showing a use by date of 30 09 02

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 11/04/2026

New Korean store at Liverpool St station. Perilously close to home. This could be the ruin of me.

A store front labelled Korean food and culture hub

Freezers in a store, with a range of Korean products

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 31/03/2026

Utter selfish fuckery..idiot is managing to block six garages.

A white van parked between two rows of three garages, blocking access to all of them

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 31/03/2026

Parked up for 21 months, so I was actually surprised it only took about 8 goes to start.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 26/03/2026

Just found this 1962 editionof Casino Royale, which looks quite pulpy, doesn't it?

Front cover of a 1962 edition of Casino Royale

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 05/03/2026

I wonder which of my fluffy accomplices left this in the bathroom

A small frog - or maybe a toad - in the palm of someone's hand

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 03/03/2026

Age-gating is like saying “There’s shit and broken glass all over the living room floor. Tells the kids to stay in their rooms!” And then crunching and squelching your way through the mess as you go to watch your favourite soap-opera.

“We must protect the children!”

Actually, it’s not just the kids.

Social media can be toxic in many ways.

Age-gating is like saying
“There’s shit and broken glass all over the living room floor. Tells the kids to stay in their rooms!”

And then crunching and squelching your way through the mess as you go to watch your favourite soap-opera.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 25/02/2026

Didn't take long for Cagney to check out the new shelves

A fluffy cat walks across a shelving unit

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 23/02/2026

If you heard someone on the wireless, back in '52, it could have been on a set like this Pilot Radio "Twin Miracle," which would have already been 13 years old at the time. Ooh-a oo!

A photograph of a 1939 Pilot "Twin Miracle" wireless set.

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 12/02/2026

Look ma! I'm on Kodachrome An ancient old slide, I think this was in Mudeford, near Christchurch, which may still have been in Hampshire at the time (sore point to some... For years "Hampshire, the county magazine" had a strapline that said "Including Christchurch")

A scan of an old slide showing two small boys on a beach

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 07/02/2026

She thinks she's a mountain climber. #proofofcat

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 31/01/2026

Tea cards! This just floated to the top of my office. Brooke Bond Picture Cards book, prehistoric animals. Collect the cards that came with your tea, and stick them in the bool

From cover of the Brooke Bond book of prehistoric animals

Interior page of the book, showing cards stick to the pages

Rear cover of the book with the message "This picture card series is offered in the interest of education by Brooke Bond Oxo. Picture cards given free with Brooke Bond Tea and Tea Bags"

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 31/01/2026

My first interrail adventure, Luxembourg in 1985. Visited the RTL 208 studios at the Villa Louvigny

A Youth Hostel card from 1985, with a stamp from the Luxembourg hostel

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 30/01/2026

They say "any port in a storm." This one happens to be Dublin. Glamorous, isn't it?

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 28/01/2026

Proud and delighted to witness today the wedding of my old friend @karlhayden.bsky.social

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Nigel Whitfield @nigelwhitfield.uk · 15/01/2026

Somewhat at a loss as to why @moderation.bsky.app would mark this reply to me as "rude", resulting in it being hidden by default.

A screenshot showing an innocuous reply to me : "We" are not as far as I know, directly at least, supplying arms to Iran

It shows the message was marked as "rude" by the BlueSky moderation service

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