If you know someone holds offensive views or who commits micro-aggressions, but you are willing to overlook them…sometimes rewarding them by rehiring or promoting them; or enabling them with your friendship without rebuke – I’m afraid you’re part of the problem.
@jayannlopez_
Yep. I had one - not so old - doing the same and clutching her bag as she was about to pass, so I made a big deal of clutching my own bag and checking the zip was done up. She looked so confused. 🤣
@notcapnamerica
Pull up a chair…
She’s
@afuahirsch
and she’s extraordinary. For many years a lone voice on toxic panels like this. She’s an outstanding writer, broadcaster and activist. I don’t know her personally, but she strikes me as a good human.
Please seek out her work - enjoy.
Is there any point in having
#AndrewNeil
interview
@NicolaSturgeon
? He is barking at her, interrupting her, and proving himself to be a representative of so much that is wrong with political broadcasting on the BBC.
#LetHerSpeak
@kelechnekoff
I once had an audition where a ‘less melanated’ woman was shocked, then offended that we were up for the same role. She said “… they don’t seem to know what they want these days. They’re opening it up to anyone… well… not anyone 😳”.
I got the role 💅🏾
@dejidokun
I remember the surprise when Africa was COVID free/resistant for ages. Until South Africa decided to lift travel restrictions - which effectively allowed the virus to be imported in wholesale. Remember also those scientists who wanted to use the African continent as a test lab?
While it's good to see the growing chorus of disapproval/backlash against the overt racism being directed at a young black actress who should be enjoying her time in the spotlight; I feel that there is a lot to unpack. I won't attempt to do it now, because as someone who has
@NHSMillion
I didn't, but my friend voted Brexit based solely on the NHS lie. She isn't politically engaged, works for the NHS and is directly affected by the cuts. I had to console her the day after the advisory referendum vote; when the lie was exposed.
@kelechnekoff
@BBCNews
@BBCNews
, there is no excuse and no acceptable reasoning for the utterance of this abhorrent word during your broadcast. Both the reporter and the people who gave the green light should be disciplined. This is a slippery slope to normalising its use. Please issue an apology. Now.
If it is him, and I hope it isn’t, the police officers who glibly told his mother that they wouldn’t be able to find him if she couldn’t - should be fired.
#RichardOkorogheye
To Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, may your star shine bright.🌟
I hope all members of the cast of the
@JamieLloydCo
production of Romeo and Juliet receive the support they may need, and I wish the production every success.
@snb19692
Fascinating. No handcuffs or tasers involved. No being shoved against a wall and forced to empty their pockets. No aggressive shouting. All inspite of their offensive flag and rhetoric. Funny that. Reminds me of that song … “A Whiter Shade of Policing”.
@afuahirsch
@Oprah
@guardian
Yes, this is the greatest irony. She is being proven right, for all the world to see. Many in the States who might have wondered if it could really have been so bad, will be wondering no more.
My mother has passed away.
Watching her being devoured by dementia in recent years, has felt like losing her in slow motion. So, for the end to be so sudden, feels bizarre and cruel.
She was Magnificent. Complicated, Clever, Courageous and Magnificent; and I loved her. 💔❤️🕊
@SholaMos1
Without the camera footage, the tears she would have shed, and the claims she would have made would have painted him as the villain; and those with innate bias would have believed her because they’d expect it of him.
I was treated to this virtuoso performance at Tottenham Ct Rd tube. His name is Adam Heron and he’s 19 ... yes, 19 years old. He’s a student at the Royal Academy. May his future be as glorious as it deserves to be. 🙏🏾🎼👏🏾
#Platform88
In case you were in any doubt of Fiona Bruce’s unofficial role as a Tory Communications officer, here’s a perfect example. As she tries and fails to grapple with Mick Lynch, as a proxy to the ineffectual Tory MP sitting next to her. How is she still in the job? Oh, yes 🙄
#BBCQT
I would invite the industry to take a long, hard look at itself. A look that goes beyond the fashionable soundbites and black squares that flooded social media in 2020/21.
My inner child is squealing with delight! 🥳
My outer adult is … also squealing with delight! 🎉
Being a part of the
#Whoniverse
has been on my wish list since forever.
You can hear me as Jemash in Paradox of the Daleks… a fab new
#DoctorWho
adventure.😊
Thank you
@bigfinish
If this casting weren't so "unusual"/"unconventional" - pick your adjective of choice - there would (in my view) be far less negative "noise" surrounding it.
@Number10cat
Love you Larry, but not just the people of Ukraine… there are others (also fleeing war and atrocities … but who don’t benefit from the Homes for Ukraine scheme). I fear that your well-meaning statement will serve to further deny those people the humane lens they need. 😿
@bronsoncharley
@stimmo
Get rid of the government - and its bankrolling enablers - that impoverished the country during its 12 year reign of cruelty and corruption.
If you believe that immigrants are making the country poorer morally or financially; you’re in for a shock when you discover the truth.
@Jeffwiverjay
@BBCNews
@SholaMos1
It took a team of people to cause that embarrassment. A gallery of people who could have whispered in her ear, and got their act together with the technical links. They just didn’t care.
spent so much of her life trying to navigate this space, it is frankly too triggering.
However, I would say, yes - we are living at a time where bigots and idiots (not mutually exclusive) feel emboldened to spew vile comments; but there is another point that should be noted.
I suspect that if it were a cast where there were a couple of black actors playing low-status roles - the baying mob (and those who silently support them) would be less concerned, because in their warped sensibilities, those roles reflect the actors "knowing their place".
This particular cast reflects an overall balance that one doesn't often see, and bothers bigots because they consider the lead actress to be unworthy of sharing the same space and status of the high-profile lead actor - not because of her ability, but simply because of her race.
@slavin_jonathan
@gamecat
His beautiful face haunted me as I went to sleep last night. I keep remembering images of him playing violin for the rescue cats, then the mental image of him being choked and injected with ketamine. It’s almost unbearable.
@alexberesfordTV
Surely the weight and action of the weapons would be different? She also yelled “Taser” 3 times, as if to exaggerate the point before having ample time to recognise what she was using. The surprise in her voice was fake. Besides, she had years of experience. It was an execution.
Kudos to the casting directors, directors and other industry professionals who really are/have been doing the work - not as a box-ticking exercise, not begrudgingly ... but because they truly recognise our value.
I’ve tried to avoid jumping to conclusions, in the hope that there’s been a mistake. Now though, with silence in the news today, it seems likely that the worst has happened. Sending so much love to his mother Evidence Joel and their family/loved ones.
#RichardOkorogheye
💔🕊❤️
@hiitaylorblake
Taylor, you don’t need to justify anything you are doing. It’s clear that you know what you are doing and are acting in the best interests of the animals in your care.Please save your energy for them and for your loved ones. You have a lot of people willing you on - including me.
This is the face of someone who’s still beaming with happiness and pride at being a part of the world of
#TheSandman
#TheSandmanNetflix
⏳💫❤️
I often worry about posting stuff like this; but have been reminded that those who love me know I’m not obnoxious… anyone else - 🤷🏾♀️😂🤪
It's insidious and shameful at any period of time, but considering that we are now in the year 2024 - sigh!
The only people responsible for the hideous opinions and comments are the people who hold and share them; but the industry has its own part to play.
@MAFShysteria
Just when I thought I couldn’t like Evelyn more. Beauty,brains,integrity and fire. The deliciousness of him getting the heat from the ridiculously beautiful model - considering the way he views his status as a ‘catch’ 🤢 - is perfect.I hope Sandy tells him where to go. She’s fab.
@RDSS400
@metpoliceuk
@MayorofLondon
@SadiqKhan
Would you please look into this and respond? Unsurprisingly even under ‘Special Measures’ this vile behaviour continues.
This poor man has been through enough.Remember the outrageous and evil attack (that’s what it was) on him and
@BiancaaWills
& child?
@mikecmorgan
This is why female officers should be under as much scrutiny as their male counterparts.Still remember the video of the female officer (with about 4 male officers) saying out loud(so that it would be on record) that a man was threatening her - the man was still,silent & in cuffs.
A friend has a paid project. Urgently seeking a female actor from the Global Majority. Performing a monologue at a high profile London venue on 14th October. I know I’m not right for it (and might not be available), but someone else will be. Please contact storytelling
@arts
.ac.uk
@hopenothate
I hope someone shares this with Anton Du Beke, he got away with this as “banter” at
#Strictly
a few years ago. He’s more careful with his words nowadays, but his eyes speak volumes.
@angiebual
@StagecoachSW
@Nadine_Writes
@melissasigodo
@lorrainemking
You may know about this situation already, and I’m sure you have your hands full…but sending this your way because it sounds as though it needs your expertise to get the necessary attention/action. Roy Hackett would turn in his grave.
Watching
#ToCatchACopper
on
@Channel4
is turning my stomach.
Some of the attitudes and behaviours … and this is what they’re saying and doing in front of cameras.
What a disgrace.
@NishaWaller4
@HannahQuirk1
@RichardJGarside
You’re very gracious.
You wrote a tweet, not a thesis. I’m sure those who wish for clarification can look for definitions of the term themselves.
I imagine some of your work is quite harrowing in terms of subject matter. I wish you well with it, and I hope it effects change.
@mercedesfbenson
@SnappySnapsUK
Sorry you had to go through this.
The irony is that by doing this, they inadvertently protected you from the germs they were probably spreading before they rushed to put their masks on.
@SnappySnapsUK
- not a good look.
@Aiannucci
With the greatest respect (I’m a fan of yours), I think following him was a mistake in the first place... it inadvertently gave him oxygen. I didn’t.
My mother passed away a year ago. I miss her - massively. 💔❤️🩹❤️🕊️
After so many years of ill health, she is at peace. I suppose that is something to be grateful for.
I’m also still grateful to my friends and loved ones for their support; and for the kindness of strangers.
@autisticlyaaron
@SiobhanBenita
With respect,players take the knee as a form of gentle protest/solidarity against members of our species who make racist comments to black players on the pitch and online. If “fans” don’t like to see players taking the knee,they can stop making racist comments in the first place.
@notcapnamerica
Wow!I was hoping the rumours weren’t true.Based on this,she has damaged the cause of all the black women and girls who have genuinely been abducted,without proper investigation.They seem to have worked hard to disprove her case 🤔. I like his suit. When does Liam Neeson appear?🤷🏾♀️
@MicaBlackwell_
Sadly, I doubt that most of the noise is coming from Tom Holland fans, or Shakespeare fans … or even theatre fans. Looking at some of the comments, it’s all about race - plain and simple. It’s abhorrent.
I hope all members of the cast get the support they need.
@mikegalsworthy
So is your complete silence about the plight of the black and brown people trying to escape from Ukraine. Most of whom are students just trying to get home.
You can’t pretend not to have noticed.
Very disappointing, and very telling.
There is still no investigation or attempt at justice for this hideous crime.This poor child’s body was found stripped naked and stuffed into a drain. Someone somewhere knows something. Yet nothing in the news/media; no hunt for his killer.
#NoahsArmy
#Week35
#BlackLivesMatter
Finally catching up on
@MastermindQuiz
with new host - the excellent
@CliveMyrieBBC
. I can add this programme back into my schedule now.
This👇🏾makes me so happy!
@UnitedBorders
The policemen contradicted each other, the first said they stopped him to make sure it wasn’t stolen. The second said (and are we sitting comfortably?), they stopped him to give him a heads up that his scooter could get stolen. 🙄
@Wimbledon
Took a while … and now her solo picture is only posted as part of a thread.
You had hours to correct an obvious wrong, and even with public pressure you failed to do so.
Please do better next time.
@CharleneWhite
@loosewomen
Well done. I have so many comments about that exchange with Jane 🙄... so many predictable tropes and assumptions that she threw your way. Sometimes though, it’s best to listen - something she clearly hasn’t learnt to do.
@TiaKofi
Thank you. 😊
You deserve the support. You were lovely in both your seasons, proving that you don’t need to be bitchy or ruthless to succeed. I’ve noticed that you seem to be getting some heat… hope you don’t let it sap your joy. You’re a very worthy winner. Enjoy it all!!! 👏🏾💚
The spin-off we've all been waiting for...
QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY
Coming to your screens May 4.
Get ready to witness the love story of Charlotte and George, with NR clients ANDREW FRAME, ROB MALONEY (
@robmaloney1
) & AMY ROCKSON (
@AmyRockson
).
#QueenCharlotte
@MAFShysteria
Agreed. A real shame. I think in a way that Jesse betrayed Claire at the dinner party.
I don’t think even Harrison expected her to leave, his plan backfired because now he’s a definite villain. In the meantime, Brontë has shown her true colours.Complicit in the misery of others.
@d_cshn
Thank you! I thought I was the only one upset about the injustice around this. The late Jade Goody took (and accepted) the heat for something she didn’t really do. She misspoke, badly, and it was jumped on. DL made several racist (and homophobic remarks re H), at the time. 🤷🏾♀️
@melissasigodo
@BrendaEfurhiev
I remember this. Didn’t know about the family being terrorised beforehand. This is … too much.
Charges should be brought against the “authorities” - negligence at best (though the worst is a more obvious reason). Sending love to Christopher’s family. May he rest in peace. 💔🕊️