Eamonn O’Neal OBE

Another wonderful experience at The The Edge last night with Helen Mirren in the audience. Not sat in the audience, she was in The National Theatre Live production of The Audience. Such a joy to be able to experience NT Live at Chorlton's newest cinema screen. @TheEdgeMcr

@CaritasSalford Congratulations to all involved with the Cornerstone poetry project. The poems reflect real-lived experience of people who are experiencing homelessness. They have created phenomenal work - book published and exhibition at M/cr Central Library until May 29.

Looking forward to being back in my 'spiritual home' - Studio 23 at BBC Radio Manchester, this afternoon (Wednesday) between 2-6pm. Hope you can listen in

Day 2 of our fascinating Prevent Breast Cancer conference in Manchester. Some passionate, clever people working towards prevention models across our communities

Another significant national conference in Manchester on Breast Cancer, with eminent contributors, organised by our wonderful charity @wearepreventBC

When Thomas Tuchel joined PSG in 2018, he and his wife moved into a house in Paris and hired a Filipino woman to help with the household. She worked incredibly hard, often putting in extra hours, and was always professional and available. Over time, she became a trusted part of the family. One day, she told them her son had a serious heart condition. Shocked by this, they decided to pay for the expensive surgery he needed. The operation was successful, and her son was able to live a much healthier life. Later, when Tuchel knew his time at PSG was coming to an end, he asked her what her biggest dream was. She said she wanted to return to the Philippines and build a home where she could one day retire with her family, who she missed deeply. Tuchel was soon dismissed by PSG and later joined Chelsea. Before leaving, however, he made sure to keep his promise. He bought her a villa in the Philippines, where she now lives with her family. What a man he is! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👏

RIP Neil Sedaka - a key part of Strawberry's and 10cc's early history when he came to Stockport in the early 70s to record two albums

Happy birthday to our son @KIERANONEAL we're always very proud of all his achievements

The one and only time Spike Milligan made me laugh

Starting next Wednesday (4th March) BBC4 are showing a rerun of the critically acclaimed Boys From The Blackstuff, which will include this iconic scene. #Boysfromtheblackstuff

Wayne Rooney was always an illuminating interview as a player. His analysis in Rio in 2014 of England’s shortcomings at that World Cup – “not streetwise enough” – was painfully accurate. Rooney’s now growing into punditry judging by latest MOTD. He’s not always been the most natural or convincing pundit on TV - his podcast is good - and has divided opinion amongst viewers but he was very good last night. Delivered insightful analysis especially on Haaland’s movement and all-round contribution. You’d expect that insight from a former striker. But Rooney also excellent on Leeds’ tactics, especially their press, cutting out the space for Villa and forcing them wide. Drops in detail on individuals like Rogers (importance to Villa), Calvert-Lewin (leap). Strong views on Chelsea’s defending and marking, too. More of this, please.

"Tell Cersei. I want her to know it was me." 🗿 In the 1960s, Diana Rigg found out she was paid less than the cameraman on ‘The Avengers’ and leaked it herself. She was earning roughly £90 per week, while the cameraman earned approximately £120. Some reports suggest her male co-star, Patrick Macnee, was earning as much as £1,000 per week during the show's peak. When she went public with the disparity, the press and industry insiders labeled her "ungrateful," "a diva," and "mercenary". Rigg noted that she received almost no support from other women in the industry at the time. It is a stinging irony that while Patrick Macnee (John Steed) was famously a "gentleman" on screen, he remained silent during Rigg’s public battle for fair pay. Despite their legendary chemistry, Rigg stood entirely alone against the studio Embracing the labels used to silence her, she famously stated: “If fighting for justice makes me difficult, then difficult I shall be”. As Emma Peel, she refused to be just eye candy. She trained in judo, did her own fight choreography, and delivered every line like she owned the room. “I am not a toy. I am an actress.” Rigg successfully negotiated a pay raise, doubling her salary to £180 per week. However, she ultimately left the show in 1968, refusing to remain in a system she viewed as exploitative. Decades later, she walked into Game of Thrones and stole scenes with a single look. Elegant. Ruthless. Unforgettable. Diana Rigg didn’t just play powerful women. She was one.

There are very few countries in the world where the Head of State, Head of Government, and Leader of the Opposition drop everything, come together, hold hands, and grieve like this. This is my Canada and the Canada I am proud to be raising a family in.

Well said Pep

A fascinating production (or rather, experience) of Jim Cartwright's 'Road' at Manchester's @rxtheatre. Eclectic cast members bring this seminal work to life - with this latest version

@fergalkeane47 Many thanks for all your work via the BBC across those decades. And two new books on the horizon is great news for us. Good luck @fergalkeane47

@Dilly1964 AI has its uses

Another wonderful evening at The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre in Chorlton for a hugely entertaining 'Tickle Your Fancy' cabaret show

NEW: Secret passageway linked to the Underground Railroad discovered at the bottom drawer of a dresser in New York City. The 2-by-2-foot opening revealed a ladder that descended two stories. The 19th-century house on East Fourth Street in Manhattan was built by abolitionist Joseph Brewster in the 1830s, according to Spectrum News. The house is now believed to have been used as a "safe house." "I’ve been practicing historical preservation law for 30 years, and this is a generational find. This is the most significant find in historic preservation in my career," said preservation attorney and professor at Pratt Institute, Michael Hiller. Historians say the passageway is a "masterwork of deliberate concealment," designed to be "absolutely invisible to slave catchers."

I binge-watched Small Prophets. A subtle sublime, and special comedy