Terence Dackombe
@SirTerence
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Writer for TV and radio. Consultant on a few movies. Dramaturge. Podcaster (isn't everyone?). Jack of all trades, master of none.
England
Joined January 2009
A first class lesson in how NOT to deal with a press conference. Never push your 'team' under the bus. Talk to them calmly after the event. Meanwhile say these are interesting, sensitive, issues that have been raised and you will repond within 24 hours.
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry repeatedly said ‘I was not aware’ during a news conference, in response to questions about recent events, including a statement from Germany opposing the 2036 bid due to historical sensitivity.
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'I'm floating over strange land; It's a soulless, sequined, showbiz moon...' Additionally, it's Parish Counsel episode 713, with me and @SuperJules84 Harry Styles; Francis Rossi; the joy of the jukebox; punks and swastikas; and farewell to Sly Dunbar. https://t.co/58qAtpzths
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It's Parish Counsel episode 712 with me and @SuperJules84 exploring: the Beckham's imbroglio; TV shows that have outstayed their welcome, and those that spark joy; punk bands still touring; and how being in some bands is just a nightmare. https://t.co/kqFUwASeKG
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I say! It's Parish Counsel episode 711 with me and @SuperJules84 on: Morrissey; The Guardian's Blind Date column; the death of football commentary; and an accommodation crisis for touring actors and bands. https://t.co/qbIyoAEz9b
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It's Parish Counsel episode 710 with me, and @SuperJules84 Juliet's appearance on BBC Radio Four; booking too far ahead for gigs; Aerosmith replaced by The Muppets; woe at the National Trust; song lyrics reflecting changes in society. https://t.co/91JqWkhI5V
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Not a great look. A wave or a fist bump with the children wouldn’t hurt.
This was the Spurs coach arriving last night look at the lack of acknowledgment or engagement the players gave young fans who had been waiting in the cold 😡 Is it any wonder why there’s toxicity between players and fans. Only Richarlison took time out to engage with the kids
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Look at this beautifully written section of Maureen Lipman’s column in this week’s Spectator. It made me purr with joy.
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It’s twenty-three years now since Mickey Foote called me with the news that Joe Strummer had died, at home, in Somerset. https://t.co/ips5jqPExo
terencedackombe.medium.com
It feels rather dreamlike to look back at events in my life that happened fifty years ago.
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Me, predicting the future in 2010.
I have a theory that in ten years time, Little Britain will be considered an aberration, with its reliance on cruelty.
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God rest ye merry errr... everyone... Parish Counsel Christmas/Holiday Special, episode 709. Me, with @SuperJules84 on: Jeremy Hunt's kettle and toaster; Meghan's 'Holiday Special'; the downfall of Simon Cowell; joy of the little things; and two quizzes. https://t.co/PGBWoYIP7J
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'Sur la boîte cartonnée un trompe-l'oeil' It's Parish Counsel episode 708 with me and @SuperJules84 Declan Rice's hair; Elton's oven gloves; Brian Hayes and the emergence of phone-ins; bands you can't get on with; and the enduring appeal of Cliff Richard. https://t.co/jr5zcPmc3r
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I’m getting some serious Sam Fox and Mick Fleetwood vibes. #WorldCup2026
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Well done everyone who had a bunch of seven year olds sharing some bantz and lolz with Rio Ferdinand on their World Cup draw bingo card. #WorldCup2026
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It's Parish Counsel episode 707 with me and @SuperJules84 on: the TikTok cup draw; 'Surf's Up' - a fresh look at the Beach Boys; we review a fifty year old documentary; would you trust Mike Love to water your plants?; and farewell to Jimmy Cliff. https://t.co/vVGk2i0Nxj
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Here's a thing. It's Parish Counsel episode 706 with me and @SuperJules84 on: Sky TV's 'Halo' (Goodbye); Gino D'Acampo; ticket touts in the old days; music biopics; Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame; scented books (!); and farewell to Mani. https://t.co/jrZWAiSi66
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Parish Counsel episode 705. Me, & @SuperJules84 with: a Gregg Wallace update; David Quantick changes our mind about The Beatles; looking back at The Style Council & Sex Pistols; why Garbage won't tour America; King Gizzard give their music away for free. https://t.co/HTGNfiKfeC
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It's Parish Counsel episode 704 with me and @SuperJules84 The Beatles as Faithfuls or Traitors; Netflix and 'Kennedy'; Mike Joyce on life in The Smiths; Boy George - is he rude, or misunderstood?; Nicky Haslam's list of 'things that are common' for 2025. https://t.co/L3hWN4Zl5Q
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'All that money, still ridin' the bus' It's Parish Counsel episode 703 with me and @SuperJules84 The closure of MTV Europe; listening bars; the principles of Heaven 17; music/sport bundled extras; is John Lennon all that?; more on Beatles biopics. https://t.co/1EvGMn8u0l
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On Todd Rundgren at the London Palladium, 29th October 2025 https://t.co/W5oJoKMJ9L
terencedackombe.medium.com
I first saw Todd Rundgren ‘live’ on 9th October 1975. It was at the Hammersmith Odeon and he played an unusual set that was a mixture of…
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Glad I’m vegan…
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