Celebrated the 30th anniversary of the publication of my book ‘Coming to England’ with the first publishers Colin & Pam Webb, who have always been supportive and believed in me.They are my guardian angels ❤️⁦@ColinThomasWebb⁩ ⁦@MacmillanKidsUK⁩ ⁦@theritzlondon⁩

‘I wound up—if not as a jack-of-all-trades—at best as a third rate polymath never able to focus these curiosities into a commanding “view of life.” The most practical solution appeared to be to make a profession of observation, to become a reporter’ #alistaircooke #botd

Thank you @itvnews for celebrating the 30th birthday of my book Coming to England which has been the No1 bestseller for schools. I wrote it as a gift to all children to share emotions both happy and sad but full of hope @ColinThomasWebb @MacmillanKidsUK

Floella Benjamin reflects on 30 years of Coming to England - and why her story still resonates https://t.co/InEAmxgsd5

the 30th anniversary today of the first publication in 1995 of Floella Benjamin’s now classic childhood memoir Coming to England. What an astonishing 30 years of major achievements it has been for Floella and the book. Bravo Fabulous Floella @FloellaBenjamin ❤️@panmacmillan

It is publication day of the great biography of Terry Jones by Robert Ross. It is a remarkably full and detailed account of Terry’s many achievements and not least his superb books we published. @RobertWRossEsq #terryjones @montypython

Wow. The Reagan Foundation is lying for Trump. Reagan must be rolling in his grave over how they are trying to cover-up his legacy and true beliefs. Here’s the clip. Judge for yourself:

BREAKING: trump is having a temper tantrum, ending ALL trade negotiations with Canada. He's butthurt that they aired an ad of President Reagan that shows how dumb trump's tariffs are. It's VERY effective. Be a shame if it went viral. 🇺🇲🇨🇦 https://t.co/fkCx0YNaHi

Celebrating the centenary today of Dory Previn. Her magical songs remain indelible. I published her autobiographical books Midnight Baby ‘one of the most moving accounts of childhood’ in 1977 and Bog-Trotter in 1980 with cover art by her second husband Joby Baker. #doryprevin

Such an important and superb doc on BBC Storyville; David Borenstein on “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”: a film born from risk and resistance | Radio Prague Internationalb

I am deeply grateful and relieved that this day has come – for the last living 20 hostages who have been through unimaginable hell and are finally reunited with their families and loved ones, and for the civilians in Gaza who have experienced immeasurable loss and will finally

Seeing this makes my heart leap with joy and happiness. Who would have thought things that would turn out this way, little Floella’s life of Coming to England would be studied & inspire children. Sending them virtual hugs full of love @halebank_sch #BHM2025

What a joy to know school children are discovering my story, hope it inspires them as they grow up ❤️@SSAMprimary

Baroness Floella Benjamin is an inspirational, affectionate, and kind woman who has remained true to herself as she achieved success. Her strength in pride and power are just two attributes that illustrate her prominence. During our brief time together, Floella Benjamin greeted

The ethereal Bessie Love, #BOTD had an amazing career that spanned from 1915 until 1983 - her pictures remain as fresh and modern as if they were taken yesterday... Have you see any of her films?

While in many ways a comedy genius he was a complex challenging man as Alexander Walker’s excellent biography attests. Published at W&N in 1981. His greatest pleasure was in The Goon Show The second volume of scripts published in 1973 and foreword by HRH. #PeterSellers100

The Van Morrison Alumni Band have re-imagined a Van Morrison classic…..

He was simply the quintessence of London in the Sixties #TerenceStamp portrait by Donovan.

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'Hang on, what was going on here? Where had Glasto Girl gone? ? Was she somewhere else, enjoying a happy glass of wine, or smoking a happy spliff, or strumming a happy guitar by a happy campfire...?' https://t.co/WhUdhsMzA0