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Writer, broadcaster and podcast producer. Loves words, wit, women and alliteration. A bam-free zone.

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@rosie.com @gayanderson.bsky.social

07.08.2025 11:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Just when you think Rosie O'Donnell couldn't be more of a class act, she surprises you with a bouquet of flowers and a thank you card.
#WhatAWumman!
#HasteYeBack
@rosie.com
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
@edfringe.bsky.social

07.08.2025 10:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Spittle's humour is drier than an unbuttered Ryvita Comedy, Alison Spittle, Big, Monkey Barrel at the Fringe. Alison’s already proved that she’s a craic-shot. Two of her previous Fringe shows, Wet…

Alison Spittle is a craic-shot at confessional comedy.
My review of her Fringe show in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
@edfringecomedy.bsky.social

01.08.2025 10:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Founder wants UK Aids quilt to be brought home to Edinburgh - BBC News Ally Van Tillo helped start the memorial and wants to bring it back to Scotland after 30 years.

My fabulous friend Ally on the telly .
Let's bring the Memorial Quilt back to Scotland.
#NeverForget
#HIV
#Aids

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

17.07.2025 10:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What a magical day on the Tay! We saw at least 10 dolphins and a couple of nosey seals.Broughty Ferry is bloody wonderful. Feel so lucky to live here. We are the dolphin whisperers. That's 4 trips with #SaltdogMarine and we've been
'dolphin adjacent' every time. πŸ˜‚

16.07.2025 16:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rev Richard Coles shares his memories of Jimmy Somerville at Scottish show Reverend Richard Coles has pretty much (dog) collared the market in adorable vicars. β€œWe love you!” Someone yelled as he settled himself down on…

www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Spill more tea, vicar? My review of Rev Richard Coles Edinburgh gig.

08.07.2025 11:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It was Cathy & Claire and I spent a while being them too, Alasdair.

29.06.2025 11:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fab and funny Karen Dunbar says: I am on 'the fat jab' and I don't care who knows it Comedian Karen Dunbar's epic 80 date tour began in May and ends in November. It’s taking the scenic route through Scotland with dates everywhere…

Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your catchphrase. Take a swatch at my review of Karen Dunbar's comedy show at Portobello Town Hall last night.Please note: header not writer's own....
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

28.06.2025 15:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fab and funny Karen Dunbar says: I am on 'the fat jab' and I don't care who knows it Comedian Karen Dunbar's epic 80 date tour began in May and ends in November. It’s taking the scenic route through Scotland with dates everywhere…

Bob's your uncle and Fanny's your catchphrase. Have a swatch at my Karen Dunbar comedy review.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

28.06.2025 13:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tome Alone
#ReadingMaterialInASongOrMovie

28.04.2025 15:36 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Preface At Tiffany's
#ReadingMaterialInASongOrMovie

28.04.2025 15:33 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

10 Things I Hate About Yew
#PlantATreeInAFilmOrSeries.

26.04.2025 05:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sponge Baobab Square Pants.
#PlantATreeInAFilmOrSeries

26.04.2025 05:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

😁😁

21.04.2025 21:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Definitely wasn't teenage mags- we could ( and did) dress as weirdly as we wanted. 😁

21.04.2025 19:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly! Got it in one. I was pop editor and then magazine editor in the 1980's.

21.04.2025 19:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Done and dusted! That's the first draft of my book finished.
Can you guess what it's about?
#JustATeenageGirlMagBaby

21.04.2025 17:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Two workers in high visibility clothing and hard hats restoring the cast iron faΓ§ade at the North Bridge.

Two workers in high visibility clothing and hard hats restoring the cast iron faΓ§ade at the North Bridge.

Cast iron faΓ§ade windows in finished gold prior to installation.

Cast iron faΓ§ade windows in finished gold prior to installation.

A worker in high visibility clothing and a hard hat works on the coating of the faΓ§ade windows prior to the decorative gold application.

A worker in high visibility clothing and a hard hat works on the coating of the faΓ§ade windows prior to the decorative gold application.

Restoration work underway on the North Bridge, with workers in high visibility clothing examining and refurbishing decorative details on the bridge structure.

Restoration work underway on the North Bridge, with workers in high visibility clothing examining and refurbishing decorative details on the bridge structure.

The North Bridge’s cast iron faΓ§ade is one of the most impressive elements of the Category A Listed Structure.

These images show some of the expert work that we're carrying out to ensure that this piece of Edinburgh's heritage is preserved for future generations.

15.04.2025 09:25 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3

1. Jimmy Osmond
2. Maya Angelou
3. George Michael
4. Paula Yates
5. Billy Connolly

05.04.2025 11:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

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02.04.2025 13:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sitcom scoop!!! Alma's Not Normal wins the comedy drama, the "Comedy Performance – Female" and "Writer – Comedy" categories at the 2025 Royal Television Performance Awards.
Couldn't be prouder of this fabulous, gorgeous woman!!!
Sophie Willan

26.03.2025 23:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fab day yesterday with fab friends
#Tollhouse
#OConnors
#Edinburgh

20.03.2025 13:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, for my book I've mainly been writing about Alan Cumming and Grant Enlargers. Surprisingly, there is a connection between the two. It would be traitorous to reveal more though...πŸ˜„
@alancummingreally

13.03.2025 14:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #internationalwomensday to everyone.
Here's to the fierce, strong, funny Dundee women just like these ones.
They taught me to take no bullshit and be true to myself. 'Mon #Shetown!

08.03.2025 14:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#ImStillHere. What a magnificent film. Fernanda Torres is incredible- in fact, the whole cast are. It will stay with me for a long time.

05.03.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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( Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Sooty
#NameDropATune

14.02.2025 20:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I Fought Jude Law And Jude Law Won
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14.02.2025 20:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stallone Again, Naturally
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14.02.2025 20:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sorted.

02.02.2025 19:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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