Freelance journalist and maker of great videos for business, and charities. Ex BBC and ITV News reporter. Always happy to chat. Email m.liggins@btinternet.com
Joined May 2009
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May 23
If, like me, you worry about the future of the BBC, or perhaps you don’t like the BBC or don’t recognise its importance- take 5minutes to watch this.
Industry experts talking to a Commons a committee…
May 21
For a calm and simple set of statements about why the #BBC is so important, it’s hard to beat this. Peter Bazalgette, Pat Younge and Alex Mahon were terrific at the @CommonsCMS.
youtu.be/rlJl9k2MZW4?si=PBkV…
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May 20
Born in Argentina, developed in Norwich, ripping it up for Villa in Istanbul- Emi Buendia. Wonderful.
#ncfc
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May 13
Living life to the full (as I do these days 😉) I’m planning to write something about car hire companies. Does anyone have experience of Avis - good or bad? #Avis #journorequest
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May 8
Wonderful BBC programme celebrating the 100th birthday of David Attenborough.
Lovely to see the great man looking so well and many congratulations to all those who made tonight’s show happen!
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May 7
I miss Obama.
May 6
Obama: "One of the things you learn as president is government is terrible at keeping secrets. This idea of conspiracy theories -- if there were aliens or spaceships under the control of the US government that we knew about, seen, photographed, I promise you some guy guarding the installation would have taken a selfie with one of the aliens."
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Apr 19
Agreed. @matthewsyed thinks and writes so clearly. The media coverage of politics is far too breathless …
Apr 19
Brilliant from @matthewsyed A plea to get serious about what really matters. Surveying the lack of seriousness and the consequences for us all he concludes “it breaks my heart to see it”. Mine too.
thetimes.com/article/d421140…
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Apr 18
Must read for Sky Blues fans, but just lovely writing. All football fans will enjoy it. My old boss @peterlowejourno on Coventry City’s promotion to the Premier League. #pusb #efl
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Apr 18
This is really good by Nick Bryant. He says Trump is mad and journalists need to say so. Also very honest about the BBC. Worth reading…
Apr 16
“Jesus of Mar-a-Lago” and the questions it raises for the media. With some lessons that I learnt from covering Trump 1.0.
My latest at History Never Ended.
open.substack.com/pub/histor…
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Mike Liggins retweeted
Puts everything into perspective.
We’re all behind you, Jonny! 💚
#NCFC 🎥 @anaclarabutcher IG
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Apr 12
Slightly subdued Sunday morning for Norwich fans- but @Gary_Gowers sums it up neatly. Nice writing as always… #ncfc
Apr 12
So, yeah, bit of a shitter.
Here’s a 1000 words on how shit.
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Mar 27
How sad for this great club. How sad for the #itfc fans - badly let down again by those in charge at Portman Road.
Nigel Farage’s visit to Ipswich Town this week has sparked a major backlash.
Fans have accused the club of allowing itself to be used for political purposes, but there is also internal dissent at the club’s handling of the affair.
The Athletic can now reveal that the club’s depiction of the visit, as presented to both staff and media, is being heavily disputed.
This is the inside story of a chaotic 72 hours.
📝 @Dan_Sheldon_
🔗 nyti.ms/3Pxq08A
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Mar 8
Remember when @paddypower advertising was funny? This is isn’t ..and neither is the fact that up to 500 suicides a year in the UK are attributed to gambling debt.
No-one is laughing …#ncfc
Mar 8
Having watched Norwich for 45 minutes, it’s easy to see why Josh Sargent forced a move to Toronto.
Probably helps that he doesn’t have to live in Norwich anymore too.
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Mar 6
Just when you think the Trump administration can’t get any worse - it does.
The Mad King and those in his cult seem to think war with Iran ..is a Hollywood movie.
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Feb 28
Sky Blue magic. Great to be back in Cov for my Mercia Sound meet up. Two final thoughts - which are connected
V impressed by the support. It was loud - so respect. Enjoy every minute of promotion -it’s really tough in the Premier League. You will need to stick together..#PUSB
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Feb 28
Coventry deserved it. Better team by some distance. 2-1 at CBS Arena. Good luck in the Premier League !!
#pusb
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Feb 28
My first visit to the CBS stadium to watch the Sky Blues v Stoke. With old (and I mean old) Mercia Sound colleagues 😉
Interview with the legendary @RobGurneyOnAir for @BBCCWR
On iPlayer later if you’re interested 😂😂
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