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About The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I am a retired actor, although to be honest I only retired because I wasn't getting any work and the option of becoming an unemployed actor/waiter at my age was ludicrous, especially as my waiting skills are non-existent. Having said I’m retired, I don’t think there really is such a thing as a retired actor for I am still available for work, I just don’t have an agent or any connections with regards to obtaining any worthwhile work. I have over the years done student films when there is nothing else available, always low paid (if at all) the only incentive was always the promised copy of the finished film for your show reel which nine times out of ten always failed to materialise. I spent many years looking after my aged mother who had dementia, hence the lack of acting work but shortly after her death I was lucky enough to run into an ex-girlfriend of many years ago and our romance blossomed once again, resulting in us getting married in 2013. My move to the countryside inspired me to write The Diary of a Country Bumpkin which tells of my continuing dilemmas in dealing with the rigors of the countryside from the unexpectedly large number of pollens, fungal moulds and hay products waiting to attack the unsuspecting townie. I enjoy writing, see my play Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori on The Wireless Theatre Company, The Plays Wot I Wrote and The Battle of Barking Creek both available on Amazon.co.uk and am very fond of classic cars so my ideal occupation would be acting in a film I had written set in the 1930s/40s, we live in hopes. I am delighted to say that since venturing to the countryside where space is not quite the premium it is in town, I have due to the availability of two double garages acquired more classic cars to form a small collection the pride of which are a 1947 Bentley Mk VI and a 2000 Bentley Arnage. My various blogs and websites are continually evolving and I’m sure that by following the appropriate links you will find something which will edify or amuse.

TRANSGENDER RAPIST MOVED TO MALE PRISON.

Posted on 30/01/2023 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

Transgender Isla Bryson who raped two women when he was a man called Adam Graham, one in 2016 and another in 2019 has been found guilty has now been moved from the women’s prison he was in to a male … Continue reading →

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PRINCE ANDREW PHOTO NOT A FAKE.

Posted on 30/01/2023 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I have been a little busy recently as I’m getting ready for a forties event at the weekend but I just happened to notice the news that the Prince Andrew photo is allegedly not a fake. Now I know Prince … Continue reading →

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BRITAIN SENDS TANKS TO UKRAINE.

Posted on 19/01/2023 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

Britain has sent 14 of our Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine to assist in their fight against the Russian invasion of their country but the Ukrainians are keen to get their hands on the German Leopard tank which … Continue reading →

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BRITISHVOLT BATTERY FACTORY GOES INTO ADMINISTRATION.

Posted on 17/01/2023 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

The founders of Britishvolt were trying to create a £4bn facility, from scratch, without the backing of a major manufacturer. What they did have was a vision which they hoped could surf a wave of political support – and attract … Continue reading →

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EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB.

Posted on 15/01/2023 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I have mentioned before that I am one of a very small group of men who dislike football and have absolutely no understanding why the majority of men seem to be so obsessed with it, however I shall do my … Continue reading →

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SPARE.

Posted on 12/01/2023 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

It seems allegedly there are more mistakes, untruths and downright lies in Harry’s book ‘Spare’ coming out with every passing day, there are so many holes in the book as to make a colander appear watertight. It is said that … Continue reading →

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BARCLAYS BANK ONLINE BANKING FAIL.

Posted on 09/01/2023 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I’m wondering what’s wrong with Barclays online banking service as it seems some bright spark has updated the site and now all I’m getting is ‘bad request’ when I attempt to log in. This happened the last time they updated … Continue reading →

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WOKE SCHOOL BANS SARCASM IN THE CLASSROOM.

Posted on 07/01/2023 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

Parents have claimed that Skegness Academy in Lincolnshire is too woke as the school has banned teachers from using sarcasm in the classroom. I have to say I always found it rather amusing when I was at school, the remark … Continue reading →

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MODERN LIFE, IT’S A TAD CONFUSING!

Posted on 06/01/2023 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

I saw this on Facebook and I have to admit I was a little confused as who or what had actually been involved in the conception and birth of this infant as there seemed to be far more people than … Continue reading →

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THE ELGIN MARBLES.

Posted on 05/01/2023 by The Diary of a Country Bumpkin

It seems with all the recent fuss about the Elgin Marbles I thought this would be a good time to repost this from a while ago, now I have to admit I’m not if favour of giving anything back especially … Continue reading →

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