Thom Donnelly 🎭🎬

@AutoInfatuation Love it. I’m running a much more tired 2.5 SE saloon but it’s such a nice place to be

Finally home after a long day collecting my *Cheap* Estate. So here it is: 2006 Jaguar X-Type Sovereign 3.0 V6 AWD Estate in Metallic Chilli Red with Oyster stitched leather interior. 3 owners from new and always has been an Essex car, thankfully has spent the least time on the coast, only the last 6 months-ish. 127,000 miles, Full & I mean FULL service history but is now due another on time, 1 & 1/2 service books full of stamps (over 10 years with the same garage) plus a folder full of invoices and the original order sheet (pictured). An amazing MOT history, two keys and a great specification including Sunroof, Xenon headlights, front parking sensors and the Alpine Sound System which was great back in the day. I took it on what must of been a 12 mile test drive and then it’s just done 110 miles home and not missed a beat. It’s not slow but also not that fast, not particularly economical and is the highest tax band but there’s something about that 3.0 V6 and the way it drives with the 60/40 split on the drivetrain - think I’m quite smitten already with the old man mobile if I’m honest👨‍🦳 Oh and for those who’re wondering, I paid the princely sum of £1500.00 for it which I’m quite happy with. Then due to it having a fuel tank the size of a thimble it cost £55 for 3/4 of tank of Esso Supreme+ E5 about 10 miles down after I picked it up ⛽️ **If** these ever become a cult classic, then this will be the one to have I’m sure 👌 But cue the “Mondeo in a frock” comments 🤨

I’m not a fan of Starmer, but whatever he does – literally whatever he does - he is ripped apart, ripped to shreds, by the telegraph, Mail, express, Sun, spectator, the very same people who installed Boris Johnson and the appalling Liz Truss. The same people who installed the governments that caused Brexit and the financial chaos that has ensued, the same people who have driven this country into the ground. I’m sick to death of them. They are the biggest threat to this country and all of us across the board, no matter what our politics are. We need to get billionaires out of the Media

@reece_dinsdale Winner 🙌

Just showed my Producer the four episodes of #Emmerdale that I recently shot… and, it appears, I’m still on the payroll! 🙂

Remembering Dermot Morgan who passed away 28 years ago today and Frank Kelly who passed away 10 years ago today. Never forgotten.

On this day in 2002 🗓️ Blackburn won the League Cup! 🏆

10/10 shithouse from Blackburn admin 😅🤣

🔵 ⚪ "When I heard [about Michael O'Neill's appointment], I was a little bit sceptical. I'm so used to a manager coming in & being full-time. The proof will be in the pudding." @AndyBayes & @kevingallacher8 discuss O'Neill's arrival as #Blackburn #Rovers boss #bbcfootball

Al Pacino only has one #Oscar. That is a travesty. I know everyone always mentions Denzel should’ve won for Malcom X instead of Pacino for Scent of a Woman, but even though Al should’ve won for other films, this was still an all-time great performance from Pacino. He’s electric.

🔵 ⚪ "We got a great response from the players. Their desire to make sure they won the game was the biggest thing." New #Blackburn #Rovers head coach Michael O'Neill #bbcfootball

@MikeyDelap I’d be 💯 behind it. It would be a sensible appointment so very much unlikely to happen…..

Can we all just appreciate the epic levels of self-destructive banter that would be Blackburn Rovers hiring Sean Dyche as their next manager.

@RoversXtra As a short-term hire with a clear brief to keep us up then they will discuss long-term in the Summer, yes. He likely would want a longer term contract however. He does have a good record of going in and getting a tune out of a squad which is what we need in this situation

If Blackburn Rovers appointed Gary Rowett, how happy are you 1️⃣–1️⃣0️⃣ and why? Don’t want Rowett? Who’s your choice for manager ⬇️ #BRFC | #Rovers

@reece_dinsdale Have a great time back in the Dales, Reece!

Tomorrow I begin shooting my latest block of Emmerdale. The prep is all done and I’m as ready as I’ll ever be, but I’ve learned it’s always best to expect the unexpected… not least the weather. Come on, ye Gods… be kind! 🙏🏻🤞🙌

@Artemisfornow @GeoffNorcott Think you need an abacus 🧮 for your next birthday Bernie. Your maths is way off

Labour don’t understand business. 2020 - to employ a 21 year old 40 full time would cost £17,035 2026 - to employ a 21 year old 40 full time would cost £29,600 A 74% increase. Meaning a cafe needs £400k extra turnover just to fund ONE job!

@hemmagulhane Congrats 🙌

Just booked a job on a BBC drama… not Eastenders guys….. but omg!!! I must be a professional now?? So so so happy!!!!!!

Continued..

A few thoughts on Blackburn Rovers as we head towards the weekend game and the call to boycott. The fans are concerned and with good reason.. 1/2

🔵 ⚪ @AndyBayes & @kevingallacher8 deep-dive the problems facing #Blackburn #Rovers following Saturday's performance in the 3-0 defeat at Ipswich Where do Blackburn go from here? #bbcfootball

@KEdge23 @Sacha_Lord @Keir_Starmer Oh yes, because the Tory party is widely regarded for upholding political honesty and keeping to their word, aren’t they Kevin!!!!

@Sacha_Lord @Keir_Starmer Didn’t you vote for Labour? This is partly on you. You were warned Labour were lying.

Another. This is now happening every day in every town/city across the UK. This was a family run business, local produce, local jobs. @Keir_Starmer how can you sit by and allow your Chancellor to do this?

@HOMESofFOOTBALL @Rovers It was 1992. That Volvo would likely have been ‘new’, not a ‘old banger’ 🤣

Jack Walker arrives at Ewood in the back of an old banger to 'save' his beloved BLACKBURN ROVERS year 1992 by Stuart Roy Clarke @Rovers

@KieranWhite12 @sniffpetrol Sorry to be a pedant but pretty sure it was a e34 5 Series, not a e32 7er.

@sniffpetrol As long as there's no E32 7 Series or RS6 Avant, you should be fine...

Went to put out the recycling last night and there was a P38 Range Rover idling menacingly outside my house. Is this it, am I in the Layer Cake?