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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Thinking of former colleagues who now work at Channel 4. This news must be really unsettling for them and their work mates today.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The Arctic Corsair moves to her final berth along the River Hull. She represents the cities long history of trawling, a moving memorial to the thousands who died fishing at sea. #arcticcorsair

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Hull's last sidewinder trawler makes a final journey to her new permanent berth in North End shipyard. #arcticcorsair

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Cloud is covering the sky here in Hull... but the refracted light from my camera lens appears to reveal the eclipse! #eclipse

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Colander eclipse going ever so well in northern England. #eclipse

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I took this picture in 2019 when the #ArcticCorsair began her restoration journey. Tomorrow, restored at last, she moves to a final River Hull home at North End Shipyard. (Please do not republish without asking first, especially if you are part of Reach PLC)

Hull's famous final sidewinder trawler begins her restoration journey, passing The Deep on the way. #ArcticCorsair

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Right, so despite a "creditable" terrorist threat, they still flew a plane full of White House staff, crew & journalists on a plane they thought might be hit by missiles. But Trumple was ok in his armoured food container. Nothing to see here, move along.

theguardian.com

Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat

Elaborate ruse was used to transport president to military flight from Air Force One in July

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

He's not called the "King of the North" in most parts of the north. Southern based media completely misread the impact Andy #Burnham has had on the rest of the north. I don't think he claims the title for himself either. His focus was, rightly, on the north west where he's done great work.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9... Played her songs on the radio many a time. Only saw her live once, and that Eurovision Song Contest performance was not easily forgotten. Thanks Bonnie.

bbc.co.uk

Bonnie Tyler, singer of Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies aged 75

The south Wales-born singer, whose other hits included Holding Out For a Hero, sold millions of records in the 1970s and 80s.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I end the day and am proud to say I haven't heard his voice once. I did the same with Trumple, managed to go weeks just flicking the channel whenever his smug face appeared or it sounded like he was about to be on the radio. I accept the challenge once more.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

BBC cuts have arrived. Apparently BBC Scotland is now only available in black and white.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The election canvasser who stopped me in town didn't look amused when I turned down her leaflet and said I wouldn't vote for her lot 'if you gave me five million quid'.

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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

CELEBRITY TRAITORS SERIES TWO CAST ANNOUNCED 🚨🚨

Amol Rajan – Journalist and Broadcaster
Bella Ramsey – Actor
James Acaster – Comedian and Podcaster
James Blunt – Singer/Songwriter
Jerry Hall – Model and Actress
Joanne McNally – Comedian
Joe Lycett – Comedian
Julie Hesmondhalgh – Actor
King Kenny – Content Creator
Leigh-Anne Pinnock – Singer/Songwriter
Maya Jama – Broadcaster and Entrepreneur
Michael Sheen – Actor and Presenter
Miranda Hart – Actor and Author
Myha’la – Actor
Professor Hannah Fry– Broadcaster and Mathematician
Richard E. Grant – Actor and Author
Rob Beckett – Comedian
Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian
Ross Kemp – Actor and Presenter
Sebastian Croft – Musician and Actor
Sharon Rooney – Actor

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

If anyone in Trumples orbit could read, they could try looking at the NATO articles that the US signed up to. NATO is specifically not there to launch attacks on other countries, specifically it is a defence organisation. So fed up with this hopeless US administration.

bbc.co.uk

Nato says 'no provision' to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain

An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Remember hearing this ahead of its general release in 1982. It was the first CD I'd ever heard in studio conditions, playing on a Philips machine, in Pennine Radio' Studio A. It was mesmerising, when the cat pured and the bottle smashed - you could have knocked me down with a feather!

youtube.com

Dire Straits - Private Investigations (Full Album Version) - 1982

YouTube video by ohral_tv

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I did my constitutional duty today and returned one parties local election literature to them, via their handy Freepost address. It'll cost them £2.50 from their coffers when it lands at their office. Don't worry, I wrote a message on the returned leaflet, so they can't re-use it. Thank me later.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I love it when you stumble across a part of your life long forgotten. I spent a year playing these on the radio when I first moved to Hull in the mid eighties. Cath Baxter composed and arranged the most amazing idents package I ever used on air as a presenter. #vikingradio

youtube.com

VIKING RADIO JINGLES - 1984 - CATH BAXTER

YouTube video by terratec3000

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Wow, who knew the BBC was closing its Weather department?

Badly written caption suggests BBC closing its entire weather department.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

@scottygb.bsky.social www.google.com/search?q=pam... Perhaps worthy of a mention. A brilliant leader and the woman behind C4's original looks and the modernisation of the BBC's on screen look too.

google.com

Google Search

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I was saddened to read this. Pam took me on as a Network Director in the 90's, with no tv experience whatsoever. The all female management team (with Janet Hoenig and Sandy Maeer) were inspiring to work for and I spent 11 very happy years at TVC as a result. Not a known name, but what a tv legend.

cleanfeed.thetvroom.com

Pam Masters: a key figure in modern British television presentation - Clean Feed

Pam Masters, whose death has been announced, was probably the single most important person in the story of modern British television presentation.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

The US president, the one with bone spurs and no military record, also appears to have no knowledge about his own countries combat action within NATO, let alone the ultimate sacrifice of hundreds of service personal from the other countries supporting them. Appalling conduct from a convicted felon.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

I guess when Trumple said he could sort out the Ukraine/Russia war in one day, he just forgot which day he was talking about. It's time the world put him to one side and stopped trying to appease the orange idiot.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Taking a little winter break on Gran Canaria. Apparently it's snowing at home in Yorkshire.

Beautiful beach at sunset in Gran Canaria.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

It's all so confusing, hasn't some singer already got the title Formally Known As Prince? #notaprince

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Fabulous journalism from #TimeOut... lifted from a National Geographic story. Except, Time Out didn't bother to check if Hull is actually by the sea. It isn't. Oh well.

Time Out moves Hull's location by quite a large distance!

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

#Hull looking at its best today, beautiful views across the Humber

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Someone had to come and sort them out...

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Just before sunrise in #Hull this morning. September prepares to leave us in style!

The end of September, just before dawn along the Humber Estuary.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Having just heard some of Trumps nonsense at the UN, I'm reminded of a previously used description of the US president... "Absolute cockwomble"

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Just had a Lancaster bomber fly over the flat here in Hull... with an inquisitive pigeon looking on!

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

23 of the items on the homepage of the BBC News App are about Charlie Kirk. 23 separate items. Who is making that choice? Spend a little less time creating all of those and you might have time to host a BBC News feed here on Bluesky.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

A brilliant afternoon spent with the Railway Children, steam trains and the lovely team of volunteers at #Bradford2025 Fabulous production on the Keighley and Worth Valley Steam Railway line.

The real steam train taking us up the line to see The Railway Children.

Inside an engine shed, Oakworth station is lovingly recreated.

Pretend steam on a pretend steam train, part of the cast performing in a real engine shed!

One of the stars in the cast of The Railway Children, part of the City of Culture year in #Bradford2025.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Good grief, didn't realise Skeggy had space for that many hotels?

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Amazing to think they'd move on to measuring radio audiences just a century later. (*industry gag, obvs)

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Just wondering exactly how many times "Guinness" will be name checked, and therefore advertised, on this mornings #BBCBreakfast? Let alone have their logo plastered all over the telly. Their marketing team know exactly what they are doing when it comes to unchecked free credits.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

I do love the choices you can make on here... especially "muted" text and tags. Months ago I added three words to the list... today my Discovery feed has been a joy because of one of those muted words. 😁

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Had a grand tour round Hull Minster earlier, up the tower and out onto the roof. Grand views. #HEYVolunteers

Hull viewed from the highest public platform in the City.
Hull Minster

The Fruit Market in Hull, seen from Hull Minster

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

There's a certain scowl about the view across the Humber estuary today.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Just spotted myself at Wembley, 40 years ago! #LiveAid40

Me... with Bob Geldof and a few others in 1985.
#LiveAid40

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Just enjoyed the conclusion of season 2 of #TraitorsNZ, just screening here in the UK. Brilliant viewing and hat's off to a master host in Paul Henry, a wonderful mix of hilarious and slightly deranged!

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Great night at the Grand Jury Final at the #ESC in Basel last night. No spoilers, you'll have to watch the real thing tonight... but I will just say that Nemo has visited a hardware store in preparation.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Basel has some fabulous surprises as you walk round. River banks bursting with wild meadow flowers, ornate and historic drinking fountains and special bike tracks on bridge stairs. It's also a brilliantly organised Eurovision city to be in, a credit to the local organisers. #Eurovision2025

The river banks alongside the Rhine are covered in wild meadow flowers.

Fabulous ornate drinking fountains at almost every corner you turn in Basel.

Not seen these bike tracks on public stairs before, brilliant Basel!

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

The distinguished older gent in the distance, on the little stage, is being egged on by an Irish contingent on the left, and currently belting out a reprise of Loreen's "Euphoria"! It's a marvelous moment in Eurovision history here in Basel! #eurovision2025

Singing their hearts out to "Euphoria" here in Basel!

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Enjoying an afternoon soaking up some sun in Basel, Switzerland. #esc2025

Basel, Switzerland. Lovely spot by the River Rhine

Overlooking the Rhine in Basel, Switzerland

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I made an appearance, briefly, on BBC2 this evening. Well, the back of my head did. The documentary tells the story of the horrific fire at Bradford City Football Club, 40 years ago. It's not an easy watch, but such an important piece of history to be retold. It's on the BBC iPlayer.

Studio A at Pennine Radio in 1983. Players help launch an appeal to save Bradford City Football Club.

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Simon Pattern @simonpattern.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Utterly disgusting behaviour by a duo of American bullies. I sincerely hope Buckingham Palace was watching and removes the State visit invitation. Trump's childish shouting and pointing, while Vance jeered from the sidelines, pathetic. NATO should not be a home to these thugs.

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