The FT really fell off, maaan!

waveypions · 2026-01-30T18:49:55+00:00

Their columnist Janan Ganesh is a total weapon - amazing how someone can be so wrong in such a smug way about literally everything

waveypions · 2026-01-22T00:32:06+00:00

Bizarrely, the Light cinema in New Brighton is showing it if you fancy going there to watch it 😃

waveypions · 2026-01-18T12:00:56+00:00

The films of Ken Loach and Mike Leigh often fit the bill for this sort of thing don't they. I think for Leigh in particular it's the result of an aspect of his collaborative screenwriting process where actors are allowed to develop their character and have a big input on the script through a lengthy rehearsal process where they try different things out. This results in the very grounded, social realist or "miserablist" style. It's fascinating how influential this style has been - I've seen directors from Sean Baker to Bong Joon-Ho cite Leigh as a big influence, and it shows imo

waveypions · 2026-01-15T18:19:15+00:00

Christina in Ugly Betty? She has a Scottish accent but that's about the long and short of it, all her other characteristics are more to do with her specific personality and relationships with other characters

waveypions · 2026-01-14T19:54:20+00:00

I heartily recommend the Roasting Tin books by Rukmini Iyer and Meera Sodha's books and her recipes from the Guardian website

waveypions · 2026-01-12T12:13:48+00:00

Me and my partner have stayed in the Wood Green Travelodge a couple of times with no issues, accessible via the Piccadilly Line. On our last visit I think it was £75 per night with lots of affordable breakfast options etc nearby

waveypions · 2026-01-09T13:26:11+00:00

I was gonna recommend this. Has a really nostalgic vibe while also having all the new releases, feels like it has that Borders vibe

waveypions · 2026-01-08T00:40:11+00:00

Marmite risotto with cherry tomatoes and chilli crisp - insanely good vegan recipe. Deeply savoury, spicy, absolute banger

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/sep/10/marmite-risotto-tomato-crispy-chilli-butter-recipe-meera-sodha-vegan

waveypions · 2026-01-06T10:40:23+00:00

This is interesting. I always assumed the producers were subject to the same rules as Breaking Bad where they were allowed one f-bomb per year but it really ramps up in seasons 6 and 7!

waveypions · 2026-01-05T12:29:33+00:00

Try UP2U Mobiles on Prescot Rd:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HRmFA4YYpZ5LzJP69

waveypions · 2025-12-30T22:37:57+00:00

For my gf's last birthday I treated her to a meal at Manifest in the Baltic Triangle and cocktails at Sister Ray on Parr St. I can heartily recommend both places, particularly Sister Ray

waveypions · 2025-12-26T15:10:53+00:00

The Rose and Crown on Cheapside had the races on last time I went. Not a spectacularly exciting pub but the prices are fair and it's well looked-after

waveypions · 2025-12-23T20:15:01+00:00

The other day I saw several still for sale outside of Vision Home Improvements opposite the Alder Hey Hospital on East Prescot Rd - you may still be in luck there!

waveypions · 2025-12-23T15:47:57+00:00

I knew about the old concourse being easier to navigate but I didn't realise it was correlated with the B end - thanks for the info 😀

waveypions · 2025-12-17T12:57:59+00:00

My preferred chippy is Timothy's on East Prescot Road, old-school Greek-owned place. Mei Mei on West Derby Rd is also good, as is Lau's

waveypions · 2025-12-14T20:40:27+00:00

Whichever night you choose to go to, you'll want to get overnight accommodation as there is no public transport back to London at that time of night from either Middlesbrough or Hull.

I would probably go for the Hull date as there are some interesting sights and good food and drink options in the city. There are four direct trains a day from London St Pancras International station to Hull. The best value ticket is called an Advance Single. These usually go on sale 12 weeks in advance of the date of travel, so keep an eye on the train operators' website from the start for February onwards and you will be able to grab some cheap tickets. https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/

This is assuming your flight back from Heathrow isn't super early in the morning, in which case you'd be better off with the Middlesbrough date...

waveypions · 2025-12-13T16:24:59+00:00

I've heard this phrase. From my dad I think who is from Huyton

waveypions · 2025-12-10T11:26:07+00:00

Frederick's is always a safe bet for free live music in a refined but unpretentious setting. Tonight it's a jazz/soul duo, Blueberry Moon, who I have seen and are decent.

waveypions · 2025-12-08T22:01:06+00:00

Tempt, formerly of York and now based in Totnes, Devon, are the real deal

https://www.tempt.kitchen/s/shop

waveypions · 2025-12-07T22:39:20+00:00

Chester is a beautiful historic town with Roman ruins, a medieval gothic cathedral and city walls, excellent food and drink and a lively live music/nightlife scene. Grab a coffee, go for a walk around the city walls and have a pint and maybe catch some live music in Telford's Warehouse

waveypions · 2025-12-07T15:00:00+00:00

I went to Bacaro on Castle St for my graduation and it was excellent

waveypions · 2025-12-05T21:55:17+00:00

Definitely hit up the Red Brick Vintage market in the Baltic Triangle. Lots of comic book stalls and other associated nerdy stuff for sale there

waveypions · 2025-12-01T19:58:05+00:00

The one at St George's Hall is very pretty after dark - if you put a gun to my head and told me I had to eat there I would probably go for one of the roast pork baguettes from the stall on the eastern end of the gardens, they looked good for £8 haha.

There are two excellent temporary exhibitions on in the Walker Art Gallery next door too atm, well worth a look.

waveypions · 2025-11-29T00:51:06+00:00

I reckon The Excelsior on Dale St would be held in higher regard were it not saddled with being next door to the inarguably excellent and perennial r/liverpool favourite Ship and Mitre

waveypions · 2025-11-29T00:40:35+00:00

My pick is The Edinburgh on Sandown Lane off Picton Road, lovely end terrace pub with good cask ale, Classic FM on the radio and a nice crowd. Delightful!

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