Welcome to my blog! Everyone has a blog these days, so why shouldn’t I! As you may know, I was in broadcasting for many years, this blog is just an extension of that. I share my thoughts on whatever subject attracts my attention. Comments are welcome!
The Dave Porter Blog
Sunday 3rd May 2026
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BBC 1 is NOT a sports channel
Here is today's schedule on BBC 1 - Saturday 9th June 2012: 4.30 - Match of the Day Live: Euro 2012 7.10 - BBC News 7.30 - Match of the Day Live: Euro 2012 10.00 - BBC News and National Lottery Draws 10.30 - Formula One: Canadian Grand Prix - Qualifying...
Sense at last, the pasty is saved.
These are Greggs Steak Bakes. They contain, amongst other things, Protein: 16.5g, Carbohydrate: 28g, Fat: 27.5g, Salt: 2g. The chancellor of the exchequer, George Osborne, announced in his 2012 budget that VAT was to be applied to food sold hot in shop like Greggs....
The Queen is not really to blame
Damp street party or red hot pool party, which would you choose? I had an interesting conversation on the phone yesterday with a nice guy I have never met; he wanted to rent my lovely apartment in Spain for a week. He loved the apartment, the location is just right,...