juliasmithmum63.bsky.social
Mother to three chaotic teens. Former BBC employee, now freelance, but still fiercely loyal to Auntie. Doctor Who fan who is slowly building my own Dalek - I've got a sink plunger and a whisk, which is a start.
👤 Joined on 28 January 2026
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@juliasmithmum63.bsky.socialNew from me on Political Sandbox: Genuine Investigative Journalism In August Farage called a sting on migrants “genuine investigative journalism”. In September, one on Reform was “entrapment”. Total and utter hypocrisy. https://politicalsandbox.substack.com/p/genuine-investigative-journalism
Show PostYou might think you dont need to read a biography of Barbara Cartland - but maybe you do. @Matthew Sweet's book is hilarious, and fascinating, and is also a history of the 20th century clothesinbooks.blogspot.com/2026/09/barb...
Show PostRichard Vernon was 38 during the filming of Goldfinger. I'm 54. Mathematically, I'm old enough to be his dad. 😱
Show Post7 years ago, when Rory had his first birthday, Sylvester McCoy sent him a message, filmed, randomly, by Paul Chuckle. Since then, Rory and Sylvester have met in person and Rory is joyously greeted with a "Rrrrrrory!" when he's spotted. It's one of the many, many reasons I adore McCoy. #DoctorWho
Show Post"Micro-retirement"? I'm fairly sure most people still call them a holiday, including Gen Z.
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