Gyles Brandreth
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Outstanding journalism - calm, clear, credible, informed, informative: deeply impressive. And courageous. This is reporting of the highest order - and not to be taken for granted.
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On the underground in London. We’re doing our best to keep a metre apart. Lots of nervous smiling. A lady has just sneezed, but, bless her, she put her entire head into her handbag to do so.
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It seems people are tweeting snaps of their cats … how about this then?
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RIP
#BarryCryer
. Here we are only a few weeks ago. Baz was just the loveliest guy: funny & generous. He’d worked with everybody & everybody he worked with liked him. I shall miss his happy company so much - & his regular phone calls: he gave you a gem of a joke with each one.
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Life is all about priorities
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Been out & about signing my book today. And intriguingly I’ve just had a call from my publishers telling me there’s been a sudden uplift in sales which is lovely. It’s a biography of the late Queen: “Elizabeth: an intimate portrait”. I was lucky enough to first meet HM in 1968.
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A happy snap with a very special lady. My friend Dame Sheila Hancock is 90 today & totally amazing. Happy Birthday, Sheila! You’re the best!
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Driven by duty, sustained by faith, made happy by her love for her dogs & horses. A remarkable human being, kind, considerate, consistent, instinctively generous & forgiving. She was the best & brought out the best in others. A wonderful example to us all. May she rest in peace.
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Perhaps the first people to get the vaccine shd be all the people who work in schools & hospitals & in key roles. We oldies may be the most vulnerable, but we’re also quite used to shielding & taking care. We can wait. Just a thought. (No response required. I know I know nothing)
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Tomorrow you’ll get the whole story. It’s 1.45 am & all you need to know for now is that these 2 brilliant professionals, Emma & Lynne, took me from Anstruther to Kirkcaldy in their ambulance tonight & are both a credit to Fife NHS & 2 of the best & kindest people I’ve ever met.
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We weren’t supposed to take selfies in the Abbey, but some of us got carried away …
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And here I am with the sisters whose climbing through the window video has gone viral. The video is a joy. And so are they!
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“Do you have a jumper for every eventuality, Gyles?”
“I like to think so.”
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Good grief. I've just received a text from a grandchild: "I've just past my English exam."
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Nicholas Parsons was a wonderful role model: always courteous, always good-humoured, always the professional & still at his best aged 95! I thought he was immortal because he was always so alive. Such sadness today, but what a career to celebrate, from the 1940s to 2020. My hero!
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Well, I haven’t sorted out my buttonhole yet, but I’ve got my brolly and I’m on my way.
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Happy birthday to me! A ring on the doorbell and look what I found on the doorstep: a cake from my children and grandchildren! I know how blessed I am.
And thank YOU for your birthday best wishes, too. Ever more appreciated as time goes by ...
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Night falls on Windsor Castle at the end of a moving and memorable day - such a privilege to have been here to witness HM The Queen and her family’s fond farewell to the longest-serving consort in our country’s history: a truly remarkable man who led an extraordinary life.
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The end of an era. Nicholas Parsons was such a lovely man - and so versatile: actor, entertainer, writer, TV star & radio host without equal, but for me, most of all, friend. I knew him for more than 50 years: he was simply the best. Thinking of his wonderful wife Annie & family.
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Never mind Netflix. My book about The Queen is published tomorrow. She was extraordinary - she made a commitment at 21 that she stood by for the rest of her long life. What made her the special person she was? That’s the question “Elizabeth: an intimate portrait” aims to answer.
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A Public Service Poem - from Judi Dench & Gyles Brandreth
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This isn’t a postcard. It’s a snap taken by me (on my new phone) a few minutes ago.
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RIP
#BarryCryer
. I took this happy picture in the churchyard of St Paul’s, Covent Garden. Wherever Barry went he brought laughter with him - even to memorial services. And he went to lots because he’d worked with everyone! He was generous about everyone: a great mentor & friend.
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It was a while ago. Me and my wife on our wedding day: 8 June 1973. (One of us has barely changed.)
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The great Barry Cryer told me at the weekend he’s not sure how long he’s got. “These days I don’t dare buy a green banana”. He’s very funny & happily set for a long innings.
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Hapoy birthday, Nicholas Parsons, 96 today: a great entertainer, a lovely man, and what a role model!
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Raising a glass of birthday cheer to my brilliant friend & canal boat captain, Sheila Hancock - 89 today & simply amazing!
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I know it’s snowing back home, so I’m grateful to report that the sun shone on me & my birthday tiramisu at lunch on the Grand Canal today. I’ve been counting my blessings - which include having so many generous-hearted people sending me lovely messages today. Thank you all!
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This is what I was sharing on
@BBCBreakfast
- the letter King George VI wrote to his daughter Princess Elizabeth after her wedding at Westminster Abbey in 1947 … I find it very touching & apt today: we have lost something very precious, too, yet everything will be all right.
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And here’s the hero of the hour: the mighty Mark Johnston,
@nhsfife
’s finest, who looked after me last night when I broke my humerus- not so funny. The care & kindness of the paramedics & team at the Victoria Hospital Kirkcaldy has been beyond praise. Thank you so much!
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My favourite pic of my favourite funny man - Barry Cryer, 85 today. He says he’s so old that these days he doesn’t dare buy a green banana ... Happy birthday, Baz!
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It’s my birthday. I’m up early because I think I was born at 8.10 pm so I’m aiming to stay as young as possible for as long as possible.
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I know not everyone feels this way, but I do. And I am conscious of the privilege of being a witness to this unique and moving moment in our island story.
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It’s her birthday! 91 today & as brilliant & beautiful as ever: by turns funny, furious, fearless, fabulous, she’s a great talent & a great friend. Happy birthday Sheila Hancock! You’re the best!
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Quote of the day:
“Don’t talk about yourself - nobody’s interested in you. Look up and out. Don’t look down and in.”
- HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
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Des O'Connor was such a nice, nice man. The ultimate professional, an impeccable entertainer, skilful, stylish, self-deprecating, fun to be with, lovely to know. One of the best. RIP Des - a privilege & a real pleasure to have known you. Thanks for the fun
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Dreams can come true! Look who came into our dressing room after today’s show singing “Congratulations!”
It really happened. And I was there. Pinching myself.
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Peek-a-boo! It’s my birthday. Again. They come round at an ever greater rate! Thanks for your birthday greetings - appreciated. I’m working today (I like to work on my birthday), but I’ve a treat in store for later. I’ll keep you posted as I go. I hope you have a good day, too.
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What a difference 75 years makes!
Today’s the day. There’s no turning back. Onwards & upwards. (At least we hope “upwards”. Eventually.) Meanwhile, thanks so much all the lovely, generous, thoughtful birthday messages. Much appreciated. 🎈 🎈 🎈
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A lucky life … meeting all the right people in all the right places … with my new best friend,
@Eurovision
hero Sam Ryder, at Buckingham Palace just now
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Don’t break your humerus:it’s not funny! It’s a pain: literally. But if you’re going to take a tumble on the pavement as I did last night, do it in Fife where there are ace people like Lynne & Emma & Malcolm ready to come to the rescue with care, skill & kindness. Just the best!
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To the rotten swine who stole my glasses. I will find you. I've got contacts.
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Judi Dench is 85 today. Maggie Smith is 85 this month. Eileen Atkins is 85. Sheila Hancock is 86. And then there’s Glenda Jackson & Vanessa Redgrave. What a generation! What amazing role models they all are.
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Funny, feisty, beautiful, intelligent & gifted. A whole generation fell for her when we first saw on screen in The Avengers. It’s the end of an era - and a special life. A sad day. RIP Dame Diana Rigg.
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I’m raising a glass to my late & lovely friend Nicholas Parsons - soul mate & lifelong mentor - who was born 99 years ago today. Thanks for the memories, Nicholas!
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He was remarkable. She is quite extraordinary. It’s a curious thing the monarchy, but we’ve certainly been blessed with this one.
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It’s the end of the day ... and after a week of torrential rain, occasional hail, and whistling winter winds, look at us now! Time for a celebratory drink, I think you’ll agree.
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Apparently the people in Dubai don't like the Flintstones,
but the people in Abu Dhabi do.
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She’s the best.
I’ve just been congratulating my friend, the amazing Maureen Lipman, on becoming a Dame. We agreed it was Celebrity Gogglebox that clinched it.
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Congratulations to my brilliant friend, Dame Sheila Hancock, who collected her DBE at Windsor Castle yesterday. There’s nothing like this Dame!
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Here we are: my Coronation jumper! I love it!
It’s going to get its first proper outing on the set of Coronation Street on Friday when I’m there with the
@thismorning
team. (On Saturday, I think the dress code is morning suit.)
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When I was a little boy I think I thought it would be rather exciting to be a prince - or prime minister.
Quite a relief to find not every dream comes true.
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I steer clear of all controversy (it's not good for the digestion) but I do love an anagram & via the Chief Crossword Compiler for The Times I hear that a
Telegraph compiler has turned:
STAY ALERT; CONTROL THE VIRUS; SAVE LIVES ...
into:
EASILY SURVIVES TRAVEL NORTH TO CASTLE ...
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Lionel Blair - he was just the best: a powerhouse of positivity and a wonderful talent as a dancer, choreographer & entertainer. He told me stories of his time with Errol Flynn & Ernest Hemingway - he lived his long life to the full & leaves a legacy of style & smiles & laughter.
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Let’s get the party started! Happy birthday to my friend Sheila Hancock! She’s incredible: 87 really is the new 47. Full of passion, energy, heart, & fun. She’s the best.
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Happy birthday, Dame Judi! This is the cake I got for her. And I’m hoping Cliff is going to sing “Congratulations!” No one deserves them more. She’s simply the best.
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This is the only television I need to see today . . .
Behind the scenes in 10 Downing Street this afternoon. (First broadcast in 1984! How little things change……)
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The view from right here right now. … It’s very moving to be outside Buckingham Palace this morning: people of all generations & many countries, parents with children bringing flowers & drawings; a quiet atmosphere & the one word I keep hearing: “respect”.
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On reflection, I think we’ll keep the Christmas decorations up until Candlemas - that’s 2 February. It’s allowed & there’s life in the old tree yet. I used to think taking them down by 6 January was the rule, but it’s not so. I say: let’s keep that Christmas spirit going!
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I’ve just taken this snap outside St Paul’s Church in Covent Garden. I think I should send it to the National Portrait Gallery, don’t you?
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Cheers! Happy birthday to the great Timothy West, 86 today. He’s the best.
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On the beach at Broadstairs with my dad a long, long time ago …
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Raising a glass to Dame Esther Rantzen who has shared news of her cancer diagnosis today. She’s brave & brilliant - she’s fun & funny too - &, having known her for 50 plus years, believe me: always wonderfully positive. She’s done so much good in her life: she’s just the best.
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Just heard somebody on the radio saying, vehemently, "No, it is opposition!" I've never heard a live, spontaneous PALINDROME before. Wow!
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I like to think I know everybody … and now I’ve met these two!
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A moving & marvellous send-off for the great Peter Bowles today. Lovely tributes from Bill Kenwright & Penelope Keith, but Peter himself stole the show with a few last words he’d written for the occasion & had read by his son. A final star turn from a proper star player. 5 stars.
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Good people in this world. Someone I know took her child to
@GreatOrmondSt
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"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind."
- Henry James
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Very few people see their names enter the language. He was one. “Who do you think you are? Stirling Moss?” There’s fame for you.
RIP Sir Stirling Moss who died this Easter morning, aged 90.
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On his birthday: my favourite picture of Barry Cryer. (Taken by me outside St Paul’s, Covent Garden, in May 2019, & destined one day, I trust, for the National Portrait Gallery.)
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“Your Servant” … the way she signs off her letter says it all.
✍️ On the eve of the 70th anniversary of her Accession to the throne, The Queen has written a message thanking the public and her family for their support, and looking forward to
#PlatinumJubilee
celebrations over the coming year.
#HM70
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A privilege to spend the morning of this historic day at Westminster Abbey witnessing The Queen’s funeral - & the afternoon walking back from Westminster seeing the beautiful tributes left near Buckingham Palace. She really was the best & seems to have brought out the best in us.
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Driven by duty, sustained by faith, made happy by her love for her dogs and her horses, she was extraordinary. Hers was a life of privilege, yes - but of service, too. The longest reigning monarch in our history and the best.
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Defeat. I don’t believe it. The Christmas tree is out in the street waiting for the bin people to collect it when it should be at home brightly lit until tomorrow night - 6 January, the Feast of the Epiphany. I’m not happy.
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Me & my mum. I only have good memories of her. Wasn’t I blessed? I hope there is a heaven. I’d like her to know how grateful I am.
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Alive and living in Paris - where she has a tricycle. She sent me a picture of her riding it only a few weeks ago and it inspired me to get mine. An extraordinary lady: truly a living legend and an example to us all.
BIRTHDAY SALUTE
Olivia de Havilland turns 104 today. Yes, you read that correctly. She was born July 1, 1916 and is still living!
#OliviaDeHavilland
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Quote of the Day - 71 in a series of 365:
"We haven't got a plan so nothing can go wrong!"
- Spike Milligan
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Jumper of the year? It’s an informal poll & not to be relied on, but at the moment this is the jumper of mine that’s coming out at No 1.
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Oh, this is so sad. Such a funny, lovely, gifted lady - a marvellous actress with a special style & a great (and impish) sense of humour. I first met her when she was in Cowardy Custard in 1972 & last saw her at Nicky Henson’s funeral last year. A sad day.
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Greetings from Anstruther. My wife has found me appropriately humerus bedside reading! THANKS to everyone for your lovely get well messages. The pain isn’t much fun & the Ibuprofen is giving me indigestion (voice from bathroom: “Too much information, Gyles - just say thank you!”)
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Here’s a lovely, happy photograph that’s just popped into my inbox - us celebrating the 90th birthday of the beautiful (& brilliant) Prunella Scales just a month or so ago, with Pru’s incredible husband, one of my favourite actors & people Tim West
@TimothyWestNews
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He was the best - in every sense. A lovely guy, a brilliant broadcaster & a generous interviewer. Everyone looked forward to being on his show because he was fun, he listened, he made you say things you didn’t expect to, he made you laugh & you didn’t want leave. Thank you Steve.
We’re incredibly saddened to announce that our friend and colleague Steve Wright MBE has passed away.
We’ll miss you greatly Steve. 🧡
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Barry Cryer papped by me with two of the many women in his life. (This was last year - before social distancing.)
It’s Barry’s 85th birthday today. I just called him. He’s in happy form. Planning to celebrate by taking a second turn around the garden later. He’s just the best.
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My wife's favourite Mark Twain quotation:
"It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."
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This is only the second football game I’ve watched. The last one I watched was in 1966.
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Did you know that a raven has 17 rigid feathers called pinions, while a crow only has 16?
So the difference between a raven and a crow is just a matter of a pinion.
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Good morning! The new phone has arrived.The old phone is still missing. (Yes I checked the fridge & the freezer & the sides of the sofa & every pocket going.) But the boiler boys are on their way, the flowers in the kitchen are blooming & the countdown to my birthday has begun!
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