Tories
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Best of TV and Radio in 2025
Postman Pat Join Pat on his exciting adventures delivering the post* up to three days a week when he’s not on strike. (Not Mondays or Saturdays. Or Fridays). * parcels only Homes Under the Hammer Discover how likely your property is to be repossessed by the building society this year. Shipping Forecast Scientific formula for Continue reading
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What Not To Watch On TV In 2024
EMBARRASSING BODIES – The Post Office 900 former postmasters meet Postmodern Postman Pat, and have an uncomfortable discussion about their postmodernist experiences over the past 20 years, in which “reality”, “truth” and “humanity” were suspended in the pursuit of ideology to assert and maintain political and economic power, with no hope on the Horizon. Features Continue reading
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Shipping Forecast
And now the Tory Shipping Forecast, issued at one minute to midnight. There are warnings of gales in all areas, including regions previously considered safe. Immigration Rising Patience Falling Downing Street Squally, becoming turbulent ERG Extreme front, backing Braverman Sunak Weak, violent storm later Dowden, Keegan, Trott Fog North UK Shithole Cleverly Force 5, backing Continue reading
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It’s (Nearly) Behind You!
Yes, it’s Tory pantomime season again, back by minority demand,* now in its 13th Year, likely to be its last! Book early for fun and (illegal) frolics – though be advised you probably can’t afford the tickets, and there are no trains to get you there. Past productions include Puss in Jackboots, Robbing Hood, and Continue reading
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Speech Impediment
Rishi Sunak, the British Prime Minister,* ended his speech to this year’s Conservative Party Conference with a surprise declaration that it was time for a change in British politics, and the Tories were it. In writing about this last month, I may, inadvertently – or even vertently; prove it if you’re so clever – have Continue reading
About Me
Diane Messias is a comedy/drama writer and script consultant, who has spent the last 40 years trying to be funny.
Starting out in theatre, Diane subsequently joined the BBC as a Comedy producer/director, and has written for and worked with many household names (no, not Domestos). Her production credits include One Foot In The Grave and The News Quiz.
Diane also has extensive teaching experience – comedy writing, screenplay and playwriting, standup – most notably at Goldsmiths, University of London, the Screen & Film School, the Drama Studio, The Actors’ Centre, and ALRA.
You can find Diane on on Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/comedywriter.bsky.social
and on Twitter as @NiceEtoile
Also available for hire as a writer – please contact her at scriptwhizz@gmail.com
Please see About Me page for links to other blogs.
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