An enormous thank you for all the good wishes on my final day as a broadcaster (sob...). I've been rather overwhelmed by it all. Going to miss @BBCRadio3 terribly, but will be beavering away behind the scenes in Arts & Music - with my radio tuned in to the wonderful @MannGeorgia
Really excited and rather honoured to be on the curatorial panel for the 2021 London Festival of Architecture, looking at the biggest ideas and challenges in the future of the built environment. A sneak preview of my highlights here: architectsjournal.co.uk/news…
Haven't been on Twitter for a while but I needed company today. What has happened to Sarah Everard is the worst fear of every single woman, everywhere on earth. The fear that, simply by being out, alone, you might suffer something dreadful. #SarahEverard
This is going to be really special: some great performers, celebrating and performing music for some wonderful charities, and I'm thrilled to be hosting it. Hope you can join us this Thursday from 7.30pm x
Taking my 94 yr-old grandmother for her Covid jab, and seeing so many people of that wartime generation, still dapper, elegant and dignified, all so cheerful and uncomplaining. Infinitely cheering amid the gloom
NYC Prima Ballerina with Alzheimer’s listens to Swan Lake and it all comes back ✨ The most beautiful video you’ll see today! 🎵❤️🩰⠀
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Spaniard ballerina Marta C. Gonzalez Valencia 2019 - Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky @nycballet⠀
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⏰🎻Set a reminder! Next Weds 7pm, we'll be streaming a very special event LIVE from @LeedsTownHall, feat. our Chorus and Orchestra and a whole range of guests, hosted by @suzyklein.
Our new Autumn season will be revealed through musical performances👇
operanorth.co.uk/watch-onlin…
Coming soon to BBC TV: Black Classical Music, the Forgotten History - from @LennyHenry and me: here's the trailer, hope you can watch! 🎆🎶🎼🎻📺 youtu.be/iTJEaslnyUs
I had Covid 6 months ago and am still struggling with constant joint pain, fatigue and brain fog. There are many 1000s of us, and it helps to know you're not alone. @BBCRadio4 tonight at 8pm, File on 4, is all about 'Long Covid', and this is also helpful:
bbc.co.uk/news/health-540315…
The petition to save @BBCFOUR is up to 48,000. Thanks for your support. It would be great if we could get it up to 50000 before I contact the BBC Board today. I’ll keep the petition going after today though.chng.it/qKwSZJ2V#LoveBBCFour
I am tremendously proud and excited that, just when everyone needs more art and more joy, my sis @jackyklein28 releases her Grayson Perry/ @Alan_Measles book. And it is a BEAUTY ❤️ nice vid from Grayson below
Here's Grayson Perry (@Alan_Measles) on 'Grayson Perry', the definitive book on one of Britain’s leading artists: tinyurl.com/ybqeahlt
Video credit: Production by Swan Films; Editing by Georgia Rothman Productions
Sick of watching rubbish on TV? A million channels & nothing decent on the box? If you think telly is for ideas, thoughts and culture, as well as spangly dancing and reality shows, please sign this:
Save BBC Four - Sign the Petition! chng.it/4Kn7WXCr via @UKChange
I just wanted to say huge thanks for all the good wishes and support I've received from so many people. Being very ill in isolation is a horrible experience, and you all made me feel much less alone. Thank you xx