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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

5 months

My paperback is out today. This is not a drill. 🎉🎉🎉

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

3 years

*deep breath* This is my first Christmas tree. I don’t really know how you decorate them. We got a small one so me and my daughter could carry it back. This is for her. And for the 6 year old me who would have done ANYTHING for a Christmas tree. Guess it’s time to let that go.

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

Just realised that a man who once put his hand in front of my face and tick tocked around it, seriously saying that my biological clock was ticking - is now the chairman of an organisation that “champions” women and diversity. But of course he is….

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3 years

Just FYI I bloody love being a P**i

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Aasmah Mir

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1 year

Last week I was too busy to address Danny Kruger’s remarks re staying together for the good of the children. Children deserve a peaceful home with good vibes. I don’t need a husband/partner when I have this absolute beauty behind me, rooting for me. We’re going to be just fine. X

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

Some news: Tomorrow’s Saturday Live is my last. It’s been almost 6 years and it’s time for something new. THANK YOU to the team, Radio 4, Richard and the listeners who open their hearts and make us laugh and cry every week. YOU’RE THE FLIPPIN’ BEST. More news next week.

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

Audio Presenter of the Year 🎉🎉🎉 Thanks so much ⁦ @BPGPressGuild ⁩ for the award. And thanks to ⁦ @TimesRadio ⁩ and to you for listening 😘

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

Let me tell you about my friend Richard Coles. He wears holey jumpers and eats smelly lunches in the office. He sings the same eight bars of a song all day long. He is also fiercely loyal, loves Scotland and is excellent at swearing. I’ll miss him. ❤️

Richard Coles

@RevRichardColes

4 years

Farewell @AasmahMir ! Six glorious years, in which I have come to cherish your mum’s murgh saag, your hilarity at my pronunciation of ‘plaque’, your journalistic nouse, and sharing with me the experience of being a British Asian Glaswegian Pakistani Muslim Heritage Mum xxx

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

I’m officially divorced. Stick that up your Wikipedia.

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Aasmah Mir

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1 month

My lovely dad is 88 today. He was born confident. Look at that shirt and tie combo. 🎉🎉🎉

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Aasmah Mir

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1 year

You’ll never guess who I met tonight…. 💚

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Aasmah Mir

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2 months

My parents came from Glasgow to see me in London and my dad refused to drink the tap water

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Aasmah Mir

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2 years

Sad times. Please send your love to ⁦ @RevRichardColes ⁩ ❤️ 12 years on Saturday Live deserves a little bit of a fuss. It just feels a bit sad’: the Rev Richard Coles disappointed at ‘rushed’ BBC Radio 4 exit | Radio | The Guardian

‘It just feels a bit sad’: the Rev Richard Coles disappointed at ‘rushed’ BBC Radio 4 exit

Exclusive: BBC fail to publicise the presenter’s Saturday Live exit after 12 years – caused by them relocating the show to Cardiff

www.theguardian.com

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

My parents have been married for 55 years today. It was an arranged marriage in #pakistan . Neither saw the other before the ceremony, but my mum sneaked a look at my dad in a bookshop apparently. 17 days later they flew to Glasgow and the rest is #scottish history. 🎉🎉🎉

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3 years

Today the receptionist at the vaccine centre at Westfield asked me who my next of kin was and I burst into tears but then I had a chicken souvlaki wrap and I felt much better

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

To everyone wishing us all good luck tomorrow THANK YOU. I am not at all nervous about saying the first words on @timesradio at 6am. Absolutely not.

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

New hair don’t care

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

Don’t come to Scotland. There’s nothing to see.

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

Did the show from home today. Yes I did use an ironing board for a desk. Yes my stomach was churning from 6-7 when it was just me broadcasting live + little one asleep next door. Not ideal but it can be done. She even slid a note under the door. THANK YOU to my amazing team. 🙌🏽

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Aasmah Mir

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5 years

“Them.” Proud to be “them”. And I won’t pretend to know something if I don’t. Have a lovely day Diana. 👋🏽

Diana Kempster #OurMindsAreBeingManipulated

@Diana_Kempster

5 years

Aasmah Mir on @bbcr4 #SaturdayLive trailer giggles that she doesn't know what a priest hole is. British history is treated like a joke by ignorant people who have never troubled themselves to learn about us Britons. Our Sceptred Isle counts for nothing with them.

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Aasmah Mir

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5 years

I hereby give you my word that if I am ever interviewed on TV I will not do it in front of a BLOOMIN’ BOOKSHELF but a wobbly rack of drying socks and pants and a Peppa Pig camper van

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

The only names I want to hear this morning are the names of the 13 women who were murdered by him. Let’s stop the cult of serial killers.

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

2 years

Nice hat

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2 years

Beautiful night ✌🏾

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

I do love a silent note under the door while on air ⁦ @TimesRadio ⁩

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Aasmah Mir

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5 years

Yes yes yes! We knew you were right. Proud to stand next to you again today. Samira Ahmed wins equal pay claim against BBC | BBC | The Guardian

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

6 years

Today I saw: A lady buy a homeless man a tea from Starbucks with five sugars and some cake A random man shelter a woman and the tiny baby she was carrying with his umbrella while she waited for a bus Most people are nice. Can we try to remember that.

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

Just a reminder if you say “naan bread” we can’t be friends

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

3 years

Please never tell me London is an unfriendly place. I’ve lived in this particular area for just 5 years and my neighbours and mum friends have saved me from losing my actual mind during a godawful year when I became a single parent overnight. Love wins. Again.

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Aasmah Mir

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2 years

Tonight as I put my little girl to bed she said: “mummy I love you so much, more than I used to.” I asked her what she meant. And she said that when she was younger she didn’t really understand that I was her mummy. And now she does. So happy (early) Valentine’s Day to me. ❤️

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

There WAS cake

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

Unpopular opinion. I really really hate barbecues.

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Aasmah Mir

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2 years

Had to listen to this a few times. No, she really said it.

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2 years

Liz Truss says she would "just ignore" the democratically-elected leader of the second largest nation in the United Kingdom

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

4 years

Some indulgent photos that hopefully capture the random essence of Saturday Live 2014-2020. I’ll be listening ❤️

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

2 years

Merry Christmas everyone from me and my wee girl and my second Christmas tree ever. Absolutely love sitting here at this time of night wrapping presents and listening to all the 80s Christmas songs. I no longer dread Christmas. Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect; you do you X

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

3 years

Oh and the more #RespectWomen type hashtags people use, the less likely they are to ACTUALLY respect women. We don’t need a hashtag to see how decent you are 😘

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

6 months

I’ve just realised it’s almost exactly three years since I took my wedding ring off. I had my first cry in almost three years when I saw this photo. If you are in a marriage /relationship, do the right thing. And please check on your friends if they are going through a divorce.

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

Today as I turn 50.. A letter arrives with a 38 year old apology.. No breakfast in bed but my daughter gives me a handful of sequins.. I’m full of regret; that life will never be lived again. I invested in something and it fell apart anyway BUT there will be cake later X

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

I can’t see my mum right now (like most of you) but I can eat her favourite biscuit and think of her.

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Aasmah Mir

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2 years

Happy Birthday to us… 🎵🎵🎂🎂 We are 2 years old today. ⁦ Best decision I ever made. And I’ve made a few rubbish ones. 👀 It IS hard getting out of bed at 3.10am BUT you make it all worth it X @timesradio

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

This has just been slipped under my door

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Aasmah Mir

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1 year

Thank you ⁦⁦ @HadleyFreeman ⁩ for writing this. I saw the video of a news podcast with four men on it last week. Absolute turn-off. And don’t get me started on Clever Guys Explaining Stuff books…

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Aasmah Mir

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1 year

Finally exchanged on our new house. All sorts of emotions but it’s time to make some better memories…

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Aasmah Mir

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3 months

I'm taking a day off work tomorrow because my daughter is getting a prize at her primary school Prizegiving. It will last 30 seconds. She told me: "You don't have to come mummy, I know you're busy." Her averted eyes told me something different!

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Aasmah Mir

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2 years

Well it’s one month late but I’ve written a book. Absolutely shattered.

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Aasmah Mir

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5 years

Just a wee photo of me and @SamiraAhmedUK on our way into the BBC this morning to work on the shows we love - Newswatch and Saturday Live.

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

I’m sorry but today’s government briefing made my ears bleed. Quips about betting on horses and “well he’s from Yorkshire” and corporate jargon gets the tone all wrong. This is not a team-building exercise guys; this is serious shit. People are still dying every day.

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

If tonight you do not finally understand that women are at the bottom of the pile then you probably never will.

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

Killer opening in @thesundaytimes by @tnewtondunn

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

3 years

You know what’s magical about today? All of Scotland, all Scots, cheering for the same team. No politics, no rivalry, no shite. Just 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🙌🏽 Enjoy! #scotlandtogether #TartanArmy #yessirwecanboogie

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

4 years

This is very good because it explains it very simply.

Sky Sports News

@SkySportsNews

4 years

"Black Lives Matter is a cry for help, not an attack on white people" @SkySportsNews ' Mike Wedderburn explains why the banner over the Etihad was offensive More:

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

Pretty shocking stuff from Azeem Rafiq in front of DCMS. When he was 15 players at Yorkshire pinned him down and forced red wine down his throat. He was and is a Muslim. I don’t know what else to say really..

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

2 years

Haha I have no shame and can confirm that Ian Wright gives the best hugs 🔥🔥🔥

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

4 years

If you hate getting your photo taken, get someone you LOVE to take it. Then your face will be relaxed and happy. It doesn’t matter if they are 4 years old, tell you your tummy is still fat and leave their toy chicken on your bed.

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

I was moaning to a friend about how much weight I’ve put on recently (you can see for yourself in the Sunday Times magazine this weekend). And he ended the conversation by saying: “Keep your chins up!” and reader I almost wet myself…

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Aasmah Mir

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5 years

I just picked up my A Level result and I am away for a wee cry... #alevelresultsday2019 #alevelresults2019

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

8 years ago today I did my last Drive at 5 Live. Feels more like 20 years. Good times with Grumpy.

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

6 years

This morning my daughter’s hair smelt sweaty and gingerbready. I sent her off to nursery. I am so lucky. Many of us are. Today is Rachael Bland’s funeral and later on people who knew her and felt they knew her will #raiseaglasstoRach on Twitter. Will you join us? X

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

3 years

You can’t have everything in life but you can have something

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

Genuine q: As a suddenly single working mum whose job starts at 4am and is office-based, how do I do my job AND look after my 5 year old? Get a nice wife to look after her? Move house, get a spare room, find a nanny? Cut myself in half? Give up? Helpful ideas welcome.

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Aasmah Mir

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5 years

I remember when I got my Scottish Higher results. I got 6 As and my mum was shrieking and banging the carpet with her slipper with each one. I want to go back to then. Also thank you to the teacher who said I would never pass an exam, I often think of you Mrs P ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

Just been reunited with Peter Allen for a wonderful show about his 5 Live years. I had a lump in my throat and we laughed - a lot. It’s on at the end of the month. Working with him was the most special time, I’m so glad I had it.

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

A column on divorce. Me for @thetimes

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Aasmah Mir

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2 years

Today was a good day

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Aasmah Mir

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5 years

Some wisdom gathered from hosting a 4 year old’s birthday party: 1. They will all cry when they’re out in Musical Statues 2. Delegate all that shit 3. When a 3 year old sidles up to you and asks if there is anymore “cockporn” DO NOT BLINK

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Aasmah Mir

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1 year

Going out out 🎉🎉🎉 (Forgive the toothpaste smears on the mirror, I have a 7 year old)

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

Happy Christmas 🎄 Especially if you have had a rough year. I see you. It’s hard to see ahead sometimes but I’ll meet you back here next Christmas to see how it is, OK? Love, always.

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

@matthewchampion No need to apologise @BBCJoannaG . It’s what we were all feeling ❤️

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Aasmah Mir

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2 years

Never trust a man who reheats his tea in a microwave

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

Thanks for your messages. For the last time then, here we are in the studio. We have: ⁦ @clarebalding ⁩ ⁦ @DanielMays9 ⁩ ⁦ @LauraDockrill ⁩ And a special goodbye Radio 4 at 9am #bbcsaturdaylive

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Aasmah Mir

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2 years

Happy birthday to me and everyone else who was born on October 7th. Except Vl*dim*r P*tin. Woke up to a little dinosaur bearing gifts.

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Aasmah Mir

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5 years

Heading to the last day of @SamiraAhmedUK equal pay tribunal. 4yo daughter not impressed at me disappearing early again but one day I’ll explain it’s because mummy believes men and women should be paid the same for the same bloomin’ job. #bbcwomen #equalpay #respect

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

I’m sorry but someone is going to have to stage an intervention over Tony Blair’s hair.

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3 years

“Women are made for having babies. It’s what they do. Why would you want to kick against nature?”

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Aasmah Mir

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5 years

56 minutes into this Egg hunt and every child is crying

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

Two more sleeps til I can hug my mum (after 15 months). There will be tears. Might take a run-up...

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Aasmah Mir

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4 months

Twitter has been AMAZING today. Proper 2015 vibes. Well done everyone !

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

Lads lads lads I finally found a bookshelf I am happy to sit in front of

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Aasmah Mir

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6 years

If you work in sport and can’t be bothered to even try and pronounce Auchinleck Talbot properly, can I just remind you it’s your job. X

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Aasmah Mir

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3 years

I know no broadcasters care (apart from @MishalHusain ) but it’s SAH-diq Khan. It has never been Si-DEEK Khan #funnyforeignnamesmatter

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Aasmah Mir

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7 years

I spent approx 10 Christmas Days on my own, with no human contact. PLEASE check what your friends are doing for Christmas Day. Don’t presume. No-one ever checked with me. X

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Aasmah Mir

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4 years

I’m sorry this is hilarious. Excellent sniggering too by @TVNaga01

Haggis_UK 🇬🇧 🇪🇺

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4 years

Charlie Stayt - "Robert Jenrick, your flag is just a little bit small." 😊 #BBCBreakfast

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3 years

I never thought a DCMS select committee would make me feel like I was 12 years old again but there you go…

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3 years

No YOU spent 6 hours in the hairdressers today

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3 years

The same people who panic bought loo roll are going to stockpile covid tests now aren’t they? We’ve come full circle.

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3 years

Eid Mubarak from the little one who gatecrashed the letters item at 8.25 on ⁦ @TimesRadio ⁩ Breakfast because she wanted me to check the Eid outfit she is wearing to school and do a quick ponytail. #eidmubarak

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Aasmah Mir

@AasmahMir

5 months

Oh…..This has made me cry. Thank you. A display like this in my home city. Bloody hell. No words really. I’m at @BookPaisley tomorrow and will definitely pop in and have another cry.. and maybe sign some! X

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A Glasgow Girl is the coming of age story of Aasmah Mir’s childhood growing up in 1970s Glasgow. This a remarkable memoir about family, identity and finding yourself where you are.

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Aasmah Mir

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9 months

Happy New Year. We can’t go over it, we can’t go under it, we’re just going to have to go through it. Xxx

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3 years

One year on, we’re ready to go ⁦ @TimesRadio ⁩

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@AasmahMir

7 years

The best moment of 2017. Thank you!

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7 years

Merry Christmas. To all the people who follow me because of the video or my children, thank you. We are flattered by your kindness.

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This is my mum at 20. Head Girl, badminton champion, straight A student. But her home life was complicated at best, dysfunctional at worst. She yearned for a new life and a proposal brought her to Glasgow in 1966. You can read her story (and mine) here:

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Aasmah Mir

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2 years

Went out for the first NYE in about 15 years. Danced my saggy ass off. Got the night bus home. Happy New Year!

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1 year

I’ve been in a gurdwara in Leicester since 2pm and three aunties have tried to marry me off

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3 years

Happy new year everyone, we’re all in this shit soup together 🎉🎉🎉

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3 years

Some nice news. Times Radio Breakfast has been nominated for a Broadcasting Press Guild Award. And so have I.

BPG Awards 2022: Audio Nominations Revealed

Historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook; music presenters Petroc Trelawney, Vick Hope and Jamz Supernova; and journalists Amol Rajan, Aasmah Mir, Iain Dale and Jon Ronson are among the nominee…

www.broadcastingpressguild.org

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Aasmah Mir

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1 year

Thank you for getting in touch about this piece in @thetimes today. My book is a love letter to my family and Scotland but it was tough in the 70s and 80s. My daughter read the cover and asked me “What’s racism?” So there is that too. ❤️

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4 years

I know the issue of masks can be divisive but can we all agree that the nose-pokers are the most annoying people ever?

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4 years

For those of you getting exercised or scoring political points over the whole Johnson/Arcuri thing. Just for ONE SECOND have a thought for his ex-wife who has to relive this shit every single time.

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1 year

My dad, onetime King of Glasgow Petrol Stations, whom I clashed with for years, sent me a lovely card in his beautifully familiar writing. He is 87ish (there is some dispute about his exact age) but he may come along and sit in the audience of the @AyeWrite event on Friday.

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3 years

Very funny ⁦ @GaryLineker ⁩ via ⁦ @thetimes ⁩

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