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Millions of listeners, including children, were left stunned at 8.10am on Friday when Radio 4’s Today programme repeatedly used the words “bullsh**” and “bastards” during a recorded item. The words were spoken to illustrate a report about the abuse aimed at academics researching chronic fatigue syndrome or ME.
The item, introduced with no warning by regular presenter Sarah Montague, said researchers who suggested ME might be a mental illness had been subjected to a hate campaign.
Actors used to read the e-mails from sufferers put strong emphasis on the offensive words.
Still, good to see Ross Kemp finally getting married
In a nutshell?
He’s trying to tell the judge: “I’m kind of a big deal.”
Norris pursues Áras Bid Despite Revelations (RTE)
(Photocall Ireland)
Batmath
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20 years ago, something like this would have bought you a one-way ticket to Wedgieville.
We miss Wedgieville. It’s mainly ghost estates there now.
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(David Norris with Dr Noel Browne, 1989: Eamonn Farrell/Photocall Ireland)
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVljK6fosDI&feature=player_embedded
Something he’ll never forget.
Adorable Orphaned Elephant Receives Prosthetic Foot (Jezebel)
A dozen tax inspectors will join the revellers at this weekend’s Prince concert.
Revenue confirmed officers will be quizzing stall operators and their employees about their taxes while up to 30,000 music fans enjoy the gig at Malahide Castle in north Dublin.
