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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Right. We’ve scored. Change formation to a back 9.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Is there a setting on ‘Mail’ that automatically deletes any emails that begin, “I’m reaching out…”?

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The great lies used to be, ‘the cheques in the post’ and ‘of course I’ll still respect you’. Now, it’s ’ripe and ready to eat’. Thanks for nothing co-op.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Is Keir Starmer scheduling the England Mexico game?

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It’s time for the England team to go back to doing what they do best… advertise shaving products.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

No team that has gone 120 minutes without scoring in the World Cup has ever gone on to win it. (I have no evidence or even inkling that this is true, but it feels right)

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Just heard a man on the tube complaining that he bought a new snow board and it was a bit too ‘soft’. But don’t worry, in the end he quite enjoyed using it. Phew.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I went into a shop this morning and I’m pretty sure the people behind the counter were talking about me. I think they were saying that I’m really paranoid.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

This is how I know I’m old — We have to go to the garden centre today, AND I’M QUITE EXCITED ABOUT IT.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Coming to the end of an amazing adventure in Japan.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

We’re all now getting our news from people who share our prejudices instead of from sources we often disagree with. And it’s driving us apart. All of us moving further and further into our opposing corners and never having our beliefs or opinions challenged.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Less than two months until the mister returns. More info at dickensachristmascarol.co.uk. If you know anyone who might fancy coming along, please share.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Very excited to be doing this again. Please share if you can and come along if you fancy. Tour dates, videos, and more information at dickensachristmascarol.co.uk

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Saw this beauty on the wall of the Lord Clyde pub in Bradford.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Had a great evening with Russel, Cyrl and the fantastic folk of Manchester.

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Pravin Gorajala @pravg.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Great chat and Q&A at New Century discussing the 10th year anniversary of #Cucumber with Russell T Davies, Cyril Nri and @vincentfranklin.bsky.social. @scottygb.bsky.social

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Bradford Waterstones. Is there a better one?

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Bradford Waterstones. Is there a better one?

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Very excited to be doing this again at Christmas. I promise not to bang on about it too much (until nearer the time!)

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Dear film folk, if you’re trying to get my wife to watch your film, it turns out the phrase ‘robot rebellion’ isn’t working for you.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Just booked for the Colosseum in Rome. Confirmation email says I can’t take ‘weapons’. Can’t take weapons to the Colosseum?! Then I’m gonna lose, aren’t I?

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I’m sure there’ll be more to do when it comes to responding to tariffs, but let’s start by shutting down all those fucking M&M shops.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Mothers Day. So, here’s my mum. Accidentally paying tribute to Albert Einstein. Sadly, neither of them are with us any longer.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

A dog is for life. Not just for Christmas. Unless it’s one of those cross breeds; like a PointerSetter.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I’m finding it increasingly difficult to differentiate between Martin Lewis and Jimmy Carr. Thoughts?

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

How much do I have to pay Comic Relief for them to put Gardeners’ World back on?

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Found this. Am now safe from witches and demons. Phew.

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Alex Johnson @shedworking.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Once again, my Menus That Made History co-written with @vincentfranklin.bsky.social is back in its bizarrely inappropriate position as 1 in Honeymoon Travel Guides on Amazon. Thanks to all honeymooners for keeping us at top spot.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Can someone please tell me when T!:/@p’s inauguration is over and it’s safe to watch the telly again?

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Alex Johnson @shedworking.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Bill Tomicki, the editor of Travel by ENTREE blog, has very kindly described Studios of Their Own as one of "Our 2 Favorite Books for the New Year" travelbyentree.com/2025/01/07/o...

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OUR 2 FAVORITE BOOKS FOR THE NEW YEAR!

ENTREE reviews hundreds of books each year and these two are our favorites: ASSEMBLAGE: The Art of the Room published by Thames & Hudson is a dazzling study of interior design, architectur…

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Some people move on quicker than others.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Not many people own a set of Elon Musk candle holders.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

It’s that week of the year when the only food that is in season and readily available is Toblerone

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

It’s the glamorous dressing rooms that make me love theatre. But the audience at Thornden Hall are a delight.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Some wanky company has just sent me an email: ‘building a festive cheeseboard’. Jeez. When I were a kid, Christmas was simply the one day of the year when there would be Stilton as well as Edam.

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Mr Snodes @mrsnodes.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Just saw this tonight in LB. Fan-tas-tic! Brilliant all round, good luck with the rest of the run.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Back on the road with this fella tomorrow. Dickensachristmascarol.co.uk

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Can someone please tell me when razor manufacturers will finally get round to adding a sixth blade? They seem to have plateaued in their product development.

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Alex Johnson @shedworking.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

My books have been translated into nine languages over the years. I'm constantly amazed at what an excellent (and swift) job the translators do. The latest is Riccardo Trani www.instagram.com/riccardotrani/ who has done a fabulous job on Uno studio tutto per sé (Studios of Their Own - his picture).

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

A Christmas Carol opens next week. To celebrate, here I am rehearsing up a ladder. www.dickensachristmascarol.co.uk

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Alex Johnson @shedworking.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Rodin of course features in my latest book, Studios of Their Own, the ideal Christmas present for friends, family and loved ones. www.quarto.com/books/978071...

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Studios of Their Own

Studios of Their Own travels around the world, examining the unique spaces in which famous artists created their most notable works.

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Vincent Franklin @vincentfranklin.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I know people are outraged about some art collector paying millions for a banana stuck to a board. But I went to a museum in Paris that was full of blocks of stone with bits missing from them. It was called the Rodin museum.

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