Barry Welsh is Coming

By Ed Itor

On August 23, 2026

In In the News

In the News – January 2025
I see that Russia, Iran, China and North Korea have just signed a partnership of mutual interest and now are reviewing an application from Donald Trump to join them.
Iceland has joined Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands in saying it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest because of Israel and despite all of this, the UK will still come near last (again)
At this time of the year I go to work in the dark and come home in the dark. I wouldn’t mind, but I work from home
Given how many times the Hood has been shot at, crashed and blown up in the classic Thunderbirds, it makes me wonder if he was the inspiration for the indestructible Captain Scarlet
There’s one good thing to come out from the Budget today. The end of relentless pundit speculation on what will or will not happen

By Ed Itor

On August 23, 2026

In I see that

In the News – February 2025
I see that Thames Water has secured a £3bn lifeline after court ruling. Who else is anticipating a pay rise or bonus for their senior managers?
I see that there’s a slight chance Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Moon in 2032. The bad news is that the Moon could then hit the earth in 2033
The BBC have said that “Doctor Who has not been shelved” – I can believe that along with a new series of ‘Top Gear’
US-Russia peace talks to end Ukraine war. Apparently, Russia can have that big piece of Ukraine they invaded
I see the Americans have their first words ready for when they land on Mars. “That’s one goose-step for a man, one goose-step for humanity”

By Ed Itor

On August 23, 2026

In In the News

In the news – February 2025
“The name’s Bond. James ‘subscribe to Amazon for the latest streaming hits’ Bond” – Yeah, that’s going to work
Good news: There will be a new James Bond film. Bad news: It will be produced by those who did The Rings of Power
Sorry I’m a bit late but last week my 5 things were; I made sure I didn’t do a few things: no dismantling governments, no torching international alliances, no silencing free speech, and definitely no Nazi salutes. I just tried to be a decent person and get along with everyone

By Ed Itor

On August 23, 2026

In In the News

In the News – March 2025
The Pope was said to be getting better after a breathing crisis the Vatican said, then he saw the news about Zelensky and Trump and relapsed into a coma
All the leaders of Europe have now nominated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a Nobel Peace prize, for standing his ground against a hostile dictator in the Oval Office
UK’s Eurovision Song Contest hopefuls have been revealed. Remember Monday are seasoned live performers, with perfect three-part harmonies, and you will never remember them after they get nul points in May
I see that the price of first-class stamp will rise to £1.70. That’s appalling. I’m going to write a strongly word e-mail to my MP
It’s claimed that Match of the Day should show fewer Premier League highlights and more analysis. If you need a pundit to tell you it was a good goal you really ought to watch something else

By Ed Itor

On August 23, 2026

In In the News

In the News – March 2025
A new four-lane highway cutting through tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest is being built for the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belém. You just couldn’t make that up
I see that Elon Musk has said that human landings on Mars could begin as early as 2029 if initial missions go well. Just the small issue of their spaceships exploding over the Caribbean
Good news! I see that the BBC and ITV have agreed a new four-year deal for the Six Nations to remain on free-to-air TV until 2029. Hands up who thinks that Wales will win by then?

By Ed Itor

On August 23, 2026

In Barry, In the News

In the News – May 2025
I remember when Carrie Grant represented the UK in the 1983 Eurovision song contest – on a stage that just featured three stools, but not in the way you are thinking
I see so many people are saying that Doctor Who isn’t as good as it use to be and that they should bring back William Hartnell. The fact that he’s dead shouldn’t be a problem as it is a TV show about time travel
With Donald and Elon falling out with each other, can we expect the next head of NASA to be Katy Perry?
Did those B2 bombers have to fly down a trench and aim for an exhaust port? Asking for a Jedi
So for instance, when the US President actually dared to say that Israel and Iran had been fighting for so long they hadn’t a clue what they were fucking well doing, everyone was so pleased he felt able to come out and say it that they all failed to notice that this was the start of World War 3

By Ed Itor

On August 23, 2026

In Barry, In the News

In the News – July 2025
I see that the Bank of England is to redesign banknotes, and wants help from the general public. The important thing is that the new designs represent the views of the small, but very loud and aggressive, minority
I see that the Bank of England is to redesign banknotes, and wants help from the general public. No doubt get ready for Notey McNoteface
Apparently, Greggs are sponsoring Oasis’s tour. If you buy a bottle of Oasis you get a roll with it
I see that the Prime Minister has sought to calm the markets and end speculation about Rachel Reeves’ future after the chancellor was seen crying in the House of Commons. She’ll be gone by the weekend then?
Remember… Every beach is a nudist beach of you are brave enough

By Ed Itor

On August 23, 2026

In Barry, In the News

In the News – July 2025
I see that Hollywood star Will Smith has declared that he is ‘Welsh’ I don’t think so. Not unless he only speaks Welsh and has utter contempt for the English
“There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened.” Just another Monday
The BBC is in the news so much these days it is as if it needs its own news section on the news; “What’s the BBC done now?”
I see that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026. The move “is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night television,” and “is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters,” CBS said. Or a certain pay-out to a US President
I saw a report on YouTube that said “If children do not turn to public service broadcasters for their news, sport and entertainment as they get older, then future of the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, S4C and Channel 5 at risk”

By Ed Itor

On August 23, 2026

In Uncategorized

In the News – July 2025
They should bring back hanging for those people who insist on eating a smelly takeaway on a crowded train in summer
I suspect that if space aliens were to land anytime soon, the first question they will ask is; “Just who’s in those Jeffrey Epstein files?”
In light of what’s happening there, perhaps we should now call it the ‘Land of you have to agree’ instead of the ‘land of the free’
I see that they are planning to build a wall all around the USA. It’s not to keep out immigrants, but to keep Americans away from the rest of the world

I see that…

By Ed Itor

On August 23, 2026

In Uncategorized

Sorry I’m a bit late but last week my 5 things were; I made sure I didn’t do a few things: no dismantling governments, no torching international alliances, no silencing free speech, and definitely no Nazi salutes. I just tried to be a decent person and get along with everyone.