I think a lot of people are wary of talking about Covid for psychological reasons (or to avoid the anti-vax/lockdown arguments). Also I doubt the Tories wanted to mention it given how they handled it as a government.

There’s not been a good creepy clown story for a good few years now. Nice to see a return. Kind of.

In the other end of the country but there’s been issues in Bristol/Bath as well. I think it’s potentially a bigger issue

Key thing I think is no transphobia (or racism against GRT) For some reason they are the two things that still seem acceptable in UK online spaces and it’s just depressing.

Yay great news!

Definitely my favourite episode of the series so far. I love the softly spoken contempt Julian has for Alex and Lucy continues to be completely charming

Arguably it is. The root cause is the same - treating basic necessities as investment vehicles

Feels like a shit tribute act

You’ve brought your father up a couple of times in this thread. It feels like you’re projecting a bit.

I get having a shit dad, but not everyone is the same

Was so happy to see him post about this on Facebook! Saw his rescheduled gig from his last tour relatively recently and he was on great form.

As glad as I am to see him be successful (especially given he’s from my neck of the woods), arenas means I’m unlikely to ever see him live which is a shame. I don’t like the atmosphere of a venue that big personally.

Bet it will be great though!

Hope he’s ok. I know shingles isn’t supposed to be serious but given his health issues it may not be as straightforward.

Optimistic given he has someone to squeeze toothpaste for him