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Ross McKay @rossmc11.bsky.social · 22h

That was my first thought but at some point 'Channel 4 10 years ago' runs out as a model.

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The 'greater fool theory' is fine until the greater fool above them runs out of cash.

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"I'm not a COMPLETE lunatic, you know..."

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Maybe a focus group told them they needed more granular-level policy?

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Either Meta/Facebook has done this on its own for unclear reasons, or an avalanche of blocks/reports from third parties could possibly have caused it, and neither is great.

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I guess "knowing where all the gold is" might be a kind of knowledge?

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If you're doing more Rule of Three, that whole run of Scottish sketch shows - Baxter, Scotch & Wry, Naked Radio/Video, Only an Excuse, Absolutely, Chewin the Fat, Burnistoun plus any number of spin-offs...

Tony Roper (Rab's pal Jamesie) is the postman, and Barbara Rafferty (Jamesie's wife) is 'Woman with baby'. There might actually be a few more.

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Also an unexpected nexus point with Rab C Nesbitt, which catches me out every time I see it.

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I don't think any of them have thought far enough through the process of what happens if regular people infrastructure breaks, and won't until they're affected by, in a hypothetical example, an unsanitised telephone.

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Phone OR Internet at the same time would also help.

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Jaws and Back to the Future are the other two I'm always riding to the finish. Honourable mention for Ocean's 11.

Three films I will always stick around for the rest of, no matter where I join them: All the President's Men Jaws Back to the Future

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Same but I will always watch whatever portion of the President's Men is remaining.

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This feels like either an AI bot or the plague virus has broken containment, possibly both.

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I have a lot of time for comedy that is absolutely hilarious to a very specific audience and completely impenetrable to anyone else (see also a lot of Chewin' the Fat, early Only an Excuse).

Only comedy album ever to be number one, and an all-time great quiz question.

UK number one albums, November and December 1975, including Max Boyce, Perry Como and Queen

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If it's the Saints, I totally get it.

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For a second I thought they might have had consecutive number one albums, but separated by Perry Como.

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Could he be the first candidate in history to have his deposit sanctioned?

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Oddly she actually was at Manchester Free Trade Hall and 'God Save The Queen' was completely sincere.

Or an extremely niche YouTube channel.

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And yes I AM comparing Geoffrey Palmer and Raquel Welch, thank you.

Is Raquel Welch in this role the first of 'big star as big scary boss' cameos? Thinking William Shatner in '3rd Rock...' (and Geoffrey Palmer as Haig in Blackadder 4, if you like).

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"Indian car firm Jaguar Land Rover" is a magnificent cross between catnip and bait to a very specific demographic.

Just think of international breaks as a payday loan for your disappointment - consolidate it all into a couple of weeks with terrible consequences.

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For Scotland fans it's like a payday loan for your disappointment - consolidate it all into a couple of weeks with terrible consequences.

I can see a golden arched M and a harbour from here and I'm getting some 250th anniversary ideas.

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'Irrepressible' is one of those adjectives that walks a fine line.

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Ross McKay @rossmc11.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Look, the last time anyone tried something like this they ended up with a huge mis-shapen thing made out of marshmallow stomping through New York and... hang on...

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That said, what would really annoy him would be this news being overshadowed. Just saying, reaper.

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Ross McKay @rossmc11.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It wasn't my first job but was also part of the roar that went up across media in London.

Ross McKay @rossmc11.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It does feel like the hacker tailed off and lost interest half way through.

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Ross McKay @rossmc11.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I'm consistently amazed how much things have swung from when I was our kids' age from "I'd LOVE to live/work in the US" to "lol no are you insane not even on holiday".

How can you suggest he doesn't deserve it? He was OK at table tennis for a bit once.

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I sometimes wonder what he/people round him must feel, knowing they're down to less than two years where they have anything to offer.

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It's not a motorcycle pyramid, so be thankful for small mercies. #SwapShop

If up to any of those things had happened, there's a chance.

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I am impressed by the technology advanced in about 18 months between this and the start of Treasure Hunt.

Important dog on the pitch update from North Macedonia. #MKDSCO

They feel a bit late-60s Hungary. Nearly, but it might have gone.

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I am definitely the only person on earth watching all of Hamilton v Peterhead, Wakefield v Warrington and Alabama v Mississippi State. Yes, I have the Gaelic commentary on the main screen. @sickoscommittee.org

Hamioton v Peterhead (top), Wakefield v Warrington and Alabama v Mississippi State (inset, bottom)

How's Thursday looking, I might have to get a ferry?

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I saw England beat Turkey 8-0 at Wembley in 1987. Weather reports said everything was going to be fine the next day. #CROENG

Michael Fish confirms lack of hurricane.

The goodwill barbecue is on day two of the conference. Bring firelighters.