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thatdavidharper.bsky.social
Journalist & Presenter BBC Business, BBC World Service, ITV News, LBC News and occasionally other places.
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“Working-class professionals… live in fear of losing their jobs” Here’s Sophie Pender from @the93percentclub.bsky.social talking to me on @lbc.co.uk yesterday about their Big State School Survey

Live now on LBC News @lbc.co.uk

I’m in slightly more impressive surroundings this morning. With crockery you can’t buy in John Lewis ;)

Tonight I’m going to remember time spent copying my Dad’s Beach Boys records onto cassettes to listen to endlessly on my Walkman. Thanks for everything, Brian…

Confused my Italian breads and asked for my breakfast sandwich on a Focaccia instead of a Ciabatta. I regret nothing…

If you’re working in live radio, always remember that timing is everything. So, obviously, don’t decide to take your jacket off four seconds before the travel news finishes… @lbc.co.uk

One more #TheNewsroom here ---> bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... - 📻 @thatdavidharper.bsky.social has the bulletin; also #Trump #Putin #Ukraine #GeorgeFloyd #Gaza

Joined by @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social for @lbc.co.uk News Breakfast yesterday, ahead of his appearance at @hayfestival.bsky.social, with reaction to news that a Government announcement on child poverty is being delayed.

Why have we had so many cyber attacks in the UK recently? I asked @willguyatt.rocks for @itvnews.bsky.social

Don’t stop ‘till you get enough?

Just opened a cook book and saw this. I think it’s a sign…

Little bit of news: I'm delighted to be taking on a more regular slot on LBC News, four years after joining the station. Join me at 7am for Saturday Breakfast from this weekend!

I’ve just seen a Thames Water worker walking down the street with divining rods. Serious question: Is this something water companies actually use to find pipes, or was he just a little alternative in his working methods?

Getting strong Natalie Cole vibes from this today…

Wondering how on earth this ended up on a giveaway bookshelf in North London. It’s now back in the safe hands of a native Gog. (Printed for the 1981 Eisteddfod, in case you’re wondering)

Someone has turned my (semi) viral @itvnews.bsky.social re-christening into a highly collectible figure. Demand for Christmas is expected to be high…

We're live at 1gmt/2bst #TheNewsroom here ---> www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... - 📻 #Iran #trump #tariffs #bitingfish @thatdavidharper.bsky.social has the bulletin

I love a reasonably priced watch that looks smart. Punches above its weight a bit! Impressed with the 1950s chic of this #timex #marlin I got before Xmas. #watchgeek

Selling British Steel in 2016 for £1 to a Chinese firm has complicated options for the future of steelmaking in the UK, @henrimurison.bsky.social tells @thatdavidharper.bsky.social. @np-partnership.bsky.social | @lbcnews.bsky.social

My filing system used to be a little ‘sub optimal’ Been sorting out the top secret storage facility. Lord knows what is in here…

No. They would not. But, err, thanks for asking…

So #CyberSecurity people… do we think this QR sticker over the QR code at Slim Chickens is anything to worry about?

Number one rule in broadcasting - never do anything silly in a studio, someone WILL be recording it…

Little jaunt to #glasgow and an excuse for some nocturnal travel…

Well, that was a nice surprise. Featured on #PickOfTheWorld with @annadoble.bsky.social for a second time. This time, it’s the #WorldBusinessReport programme on #IndonesiaGelap protests. Kudos to David, Stephen and Immy who made it all happen.

A rare return to BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music for me today. And what better day to do it? #DyddGwylDewiHapus

Top Republican Senator says Zelensky should consider resigning, despite Trump/Vance culpability for the Ukrainian leader's Oval Office drubbing. My live report for @lbcnews.bsky.social in the UK with @thatdavidharper.bsky.social anchoring. 🎧: audioboom.com/posts/866249...

If anything ever happens to (what I think is) the last major department store on Oxford Street, I hope this lovely thing survives… #BarbaraHepworth

Morning! LBC News Breakfast on air now…

Working dinner

Live now on the BBC World Service with #WorldBusinessReport I’ve put a tie on and everything…

Breaking News in Washington DC. I’ll have the latest on this through the night on the BBC World Service www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...

Bit later then normal, on air now @lbc.co.uk News

You’re not filling me with confidence here, @transportforlondon.bsky.social