Sandi Toksvig @sanditoksvig Twitter profile

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Sandi Toksvig

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2 years

Thanks to my beloved wife, I’m back home in time for Christmas. Best present ever!

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There are only two countries in the world where representatives of the state religion automatically get seats in Parliament. They are the UK and Iran. #BishopsOut

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2 years

FAO The Archbishop of Canterbury

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2 years

Thank you to everyone who has sent such kind words while I’ve been unwell. I am now out of hospital and continuing my convalescence in Australia until I’m fit to fly home. My undying (literally) thanks to the amazing Australian health service.

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2 years

As the Actress said to the Bishop… #comeoutforlove

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Sandi Toksvig

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3 years

Since Russia's invasion, 22,000 Ukrainians have applied for UK visas, but just over 1,000 have been issued. I am ready to house a Ukrainian family, as are many British people. We want to help, but we need the UK government to take action now, and welcome refugees with open arms.

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Sandi Toksvig

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5 years

0.2% of the population voted to make Boris Johnson PM. It’s embarrassing for the Tory party that he was the best they could do, devastating for democracy and horrifying for the country.

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Sandi Toksvig

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Due to illness, Sandi has cancelled the New Zealand leg of her tour. She has been admitted to hospital with bronchial pneumonia while still in Australia and is unable to travel & perform. Our main priority is getting her home to the UK as soon as she is well enough - Team Toksvig

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Sandi Toksvig

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4 years

Tim Brooke-Taylor was a man I was privileged to call my friend. Generous and kind. Sitting beside him while he made us all laugh was an honour. He will be much missed.

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Sandi Toksvig

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3 years

Please take note of the public mood @pritipatel . What is the plan? Where is the real action? What is your response?

Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

3 years

Since Russia's invasion, 22,000 Ukrainians have applied for UK visas, but just over 1,000 have been issued. I am ready to house a Ukrainian family, as are many British people. We want to help, but we need the UK government to take action now, and welcome refugees with open arms.

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Sandi Toksvig

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2 years

Thanks, lovely. Mine’s a black no sugar, please.

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2 years

Dear @sanditoksvig , Thank you for your letter. I would love to sit down over a coffee to talk with you about it.

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1 year

Happy Pride!

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1 year

Working with Paul O’Grady was one of the greatest pleasures of my life. Funny, fearless and full of rage. The best. The world seems a little less bright.

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5 years

At my old college Girton in Cambridge with the Mistress, Susan Smith, where I had the honour of being made an Honorary Fellow yesterday. Celebrating 150 years of women’s education as well as the contribution of the LGBTQ+ community. One of the best days of my life.

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5 years

This is the saddest of days. “...never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.”

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4 years

Trying to think why I’m having such a good day

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Sandi Toksvig

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6 months

Happy International Women’s Day. A whole day! I’m trying not to let it go to my head.

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Sandi Toksvig

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2 years

Happy International Women’s Day everyone. The UN says there’s only 300 more years till gender equality! Still, at least we have today! Love you all.

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7 years

Just yer average December Sunday lunch guests

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4 years

Is my dog Mildred blowing kisses?

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7 months

Steve Wright, great great broadcaster but much more than that, a lovely lovely guy. The airwaves have lost a legend.

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Yesterday was my 10th wedding anniversary. Just wanted to thank everyone who fought for equal marriage. It's been the best thing ever for me

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6 years

Off to #vote with Mildred on my 60th birthday. Marching in the footsteps of suffragettes

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Sandi Toksvig

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4 years

Happy Pride, you lovely beautiful people #PRIDE2020

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6 years

Seeing @noelfielding11 in bowling shoes makes me so happy ....

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Sandi Toksvig

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1 year

An update from me. Please contact your MP - it’s time for change.

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2 years

Quick update - I will be meeting the Archbishop of Canterbury for a long promised coffee next week.

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Happy Int Women's Day. The World Econ Forum says equal pay will be achieved in the year 2234. Just 217 years to wait. Yeah!

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4 years

It's official - I am the measure of things. #SocialDistancing

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@CanopyOfComedy

4 years

@Pandamoanimum @richardosman For extra safe distancing, as an alternative unit of measure, the advice is to maintain 2 @sanditoksvig units apart.. (3m) #Toksvig = 1.5m #SocialDistancing #CoronaVirus #COVID19 #CoronaCrisis #UK

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Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

6 years

Now we’re in August, you all know what’s around the corner 🍰

British Bake Off

@BritishBakeOff

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The Great British Bake Off. Coming soon to a screen near you. #GBBO

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Sandi Toksvig

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4 years

I’d love you to tune in to @Channel4 now for the finale of #TheWriteOffs - a show it has been my true honour to work on, shining the light on the issue of adult illiteracy across the UK.

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Equal Pay for Equal Work? Much too revolutionary an idea for my pretty little head. I need to lie down before I have a fit of the vapours. #IStandWithCarrie #equalpay #BBCwomen

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Sandi Toksvig

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6 years

Did you know that, of 44 members of the Leave Means Leave Board, only one is a woman but seven are men named John? Women’s voices continue to be missing from #Brexit . That’s why I’ll be at the #PutItToThePeople march on March 23rd, join me and @WEP_UK there.

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Roy Hudd was a comic genius but more than that he was one of the nicest people in show business. At least the heavens will be rocking with laughter.

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4 years

I've just made stilton soup, and I rather wish I had enough for everybody.

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

The fight for equality is far from over. Whatever you do, however you do it, it's time to come out in support of LGBT

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Sandi Toksvig

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3 years

We are all lighting the darkness on #HolocaustMemorialDay . #HMD2022 #LightTheDarkness @HMD_UK

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

#RIPKenDodd Best dinner companion I ever sat next to. Don't think I said a word. Just laughed and laughed and tried not to drown in my soup. Thank you for the genius x

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Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

2 years

Just heard that @PeterTatchell has been seized by #Qatar Security in first LGBTQ+ protest in the homophobic Gulf State. Incredibly worrying. Please remember @FIFAcom has awarded the #WorldCup to a nation where gay people can be executed. Shame on them. #QatarAntiGay

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Sandi Toksvig

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6 years

To all the activists in Ireland, it’s fantastic that womens’ voices are being heard and whatever the outcome please always stand up for your beliefs #abortionreferendum

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Sandi Toksvig

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9 years

And today's quite interesting news is that I've been announced as the new presenter of Qi. My dream telly job and I have huge shoes to fill

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Sandi Toksvig

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10 months

So happy to have hosted the London Gay Men’s Chorus winter shows this weekend. Spreading love for our entire LGBTQ+ communities and raising vital funds for Stonewall Housing. #LGMC #stonewallhousing ❤️

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Sandi Toksvig

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6 years

You’re never too old to get a tattoo (or to do a typo)

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Ok so I get a bit emotional. But that baking journey is quite something. Well done for making the quarter finals @LiamcBakes

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7 years

Dance your socks off tonight @SusanCalman So proud of you. Actually maybe don't wear socks -that might be controversial which would be awful

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Sandi Toksvig

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2 years

The Women's Equality Party has never been more needed, but our survival is under threat. In 7 years, we have changed laws, influenced government, exposed abuse, and refused to accept a sexist status quo. Now, WE need your help. This is make or break.

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Sandi Toksvig

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2 years

I was going to put RIP Betty Boothroyd but I expect there’ll be too much laughter for total quiet wherever you are. An evening with you was as good as it gets. Thank you for being the best.

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Sandi Toksvig

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6 years

Deep sigh........

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Sandi Toksvig

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4 years

I'm lucky enough to have lots of books, so I thought I'd share some interesting things with you, for those who need a bit of company. Do join me, and please spread the word. #AmReading #SandiToksvig #SocialDistancing

VOX TOX | March 21 | The Duchess Who Held Off An Army

Don't forget to subscribe to the Vox Tox channel for more videos!Why not let this series accompany you on your daily exercise, or whilst you are trying your ...

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Sandi Toksvig

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5 years

“There is nothing ‘national’ about a partial season of six plays all written by male writers, with only one female director and no ethnic minority women.” @WEP_UK

National Theatre should change its name after 'ignoring' women, Sandi Toksvig says

Sandi Toksvig is calling for the National Theatre to be renamed after “failing” to fully represent Britain because it is “ignoring” female writers and directors.

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Sandi Toksvig

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1 year

So very happy that Extraordinary Escapes returns tonight with a wonderful episode with @eddieizzard at 9pm on @Channel4 🇮🇪🌳

Radio Times

@RadioTimes

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What to watch on TV tonight: @sanditoksvig and @eddieizzard head on an Irish adventure in #ExtraordinaryEscapes at 9pm on Channel 4 🇮🇪

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Sandi Toksvig

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6 years

And then there is this......please watch

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Sandi Toksvig

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8 years

What a glorious day @WEP_UK #womensmarchlondon

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@sanditoksvig

7 years

Abseiling into Friday

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Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

5 years

From next year, all English secondary schools will have LGBT-inclusive education. But the fight isn't over. Local authorities - who oversee education in most schools - need to hear public support. Email your Local Authority now ✍️ #HopeForLGBTequality

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Sandi Toksvig

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4 years

I wrote my 1st book in the Round Reading Room of the British Museum. I loved it so much I wrote my next 9 there as well. So inspiring to write in the same place as the likes of Virginia Woolf & Karl Marx, and much grander than my kitchen table #Deskoveries @cbcreative @CBGBooks

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Sandi Toksvig

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6 years

Back in the makeup chair first thing this morning after last nights awards. Apparently there’s more left to achieve x

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7 years

O hello we are back 10 pm BBC2 20 october #QI @qikipedia

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Sandi Toksvig

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6 years

So proud to have been invited to give the #adamsmithfest lecture on economics...first woman to pontificate on this subject for the Kirkcaldy audience and they even got the right height for the lectern ....

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Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

4 years

I am marching a mile for carers and the people they care for because the government has failed them. A third of #Covid deaths are now in care settings - we need urgent action to save lives. Join me! #PayProtectProtest

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Take two ...many congrats to @SophieFaldo a worthy winner and my love and admiration to all the bakers taking part in #GBBO this year x

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Sandi Toksvig

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2 years

UPDATE: Over 100,000 Brits have offered to house refugees. We have sent the message loud and clear that we want to help. Now we need the UK government to take fast, decisive action so that we can welcome refugees #withopenarms .

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Pleeeeeeeese vote for @SusanCalman and @keviclifton NOW

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7 years

In Copenhagen. Pleased to see Father Christmas getting ready

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7 years

I will probably tweet about this all day, as not only is it quite interesting, it is also quite exciting to be back on BBC tonight

Piers_Fletcher

@Piers_Fletcher

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At last! New series of QI, Friday 10pm BBC2: @sanditoksvig @alandavies1 @BillBailey @jupitusphillip @ClaudiaWinkle . Do yourself a favour ...

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Morning all

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Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

3 years

Tonight, @wep_uk is laying testimony of women's experiences with the police at the Met's door. Tweet at 8pm using the hashtag #EnoughIsEnough . Your words will make change.

Women's Equality Party

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One life sentence is not justice for the fear every woman feels because of the failures in our police and justice system. Tomorrow, WE are protesting. See the image below to take part. WE will be amplifying your voices offline to those who need to hear it most. #EnoughIsEnough

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2 years

A very exciting, extremely tiny Christmas treat for you – Sandi Toksvig’s Tiny Christmas Challenge is this Sunday 18th December at 7pm on @Channel4 . 🎄 #TinyChristmasChallenge

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@sanditoksvig

3 years

It’s me, waffling on about cake again 🍰 🧁

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Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

3 years

Let politicians know that we welcome refugees #withopenarms . Tag them, email them, write to them. If you are able to, you can also donate here:

Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Help provide material support for people affected by this conflict in Ukraine, by donating today. Our staff and volunteers are working working around the clock.

donate.redcross.org.uk

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Going to see my agent today. Am working on my look @Vivienneclore

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7 years

Many congratulations to @sophiefaldo a worthy winner and my love and admiration to all the bakers taking part in @Channel4GBBO this year x

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Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

7 years

Birthday selfie. I'm the one without a corgi

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Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

3 years

If it must be sold (which it shouldn’t) the only answer is for all of us to club together and buy it ourselves. Who’s in?

Ricky Gervais

@rickygervais

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For almost 40 years, Channel 4 has been a launch pad for new ideas and new talent. It’s been able to do that because of its remit and not-for-profit structure and it would be a real shame if that was destroyed by selling off the channel.

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Sandi Toksvig

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5 years

Honoured to be picking up the baton as President. I’m lost for words, which is probably not a great start...

The Writers' Guild

@TheWritersGuild

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Gen Sec #ElliePeers announces new officers/reps: Chair @WorksWithWords Pres @sanditoksvig Dep Chairs @WGallagher @tim_stimpson #Comedy Chairs @DaveCohencomedy & @Natt Theatre Chairs #RichardPinner @brooksvanessa8 Radio @NMcInerny Film #TomWilliams ... #wggbagm

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7 years

DEEDS NOT WORDS #Vote100 #Equality #WEP

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@sanditoksvig

4 years

How can we clap for carers on Thursday and then say they are low-skilled and unworthy of a visa on Monday? Join me on a lockdown-appropriate march this Saturday to demand the government protects care workers now:

Women's Equality Party

@WEP_UK

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✊Protest for #Care - This Sat @ 1pm ✊ WE must put pressure on the govt to guarantee PPE, a real living wage & urgent investment in #SocialCare . Join our social distance march & share your #protest with the hashtag #PayProtectProtest . How to take part:

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Hello for those who enquired. My cat shirt is from Top Shop so in effect, when I wear it, I am Top Cat....

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Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

4 years

Until there are more women in leadership roles, we’re only telling half the story. So today I’m supporting @careintuk ’s #March4Women campaign to call for more women leaders. Join in today: #StopTellingHalfTheStory

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Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

7 years

Tonight : Objects and Ornaments. Along the way, you’ll discover where you can find an actual UFO, and meet the world’s best-dressed crab. Join me with @SarahMillican75 @ladycariad @Alicelevine and @alandavies1 bbc 2 10 pm

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8 years

Join me marching for equality and the rights of all, together with @WEP_UK . I'll be onstage in Trafalgar Square from 2pm #womensmarchlondon

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3 years

It was fantastic to be out delivering leaflets for @WEP_UK in the sunshine! In case you can’t tell from my very subtle outfit, we are asking you to vote Women’s Equality Party on the orange 🍊 ballot on 6th May. Help us win our 1st seat on the London Assembly to #MakeHerstory

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Sandi Toksvig

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1 year

Today I was at #TUC23 on behalf of the @TheWritersGuild to move a motion for fairer pay for writers and to show our solidarity with fellow American writers & actors on strike. We must stand together and campaign for all those in the arts. ✊🏻

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Who me ?

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7 years

It's an extraordinary honour to be charged with being in the mix to produce this national treasure of a show #GBBO

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@sanditoksvig

7 years

Please vote for my lovely friend @SusanCalman

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7 years

Vote vote vote Please

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7 years

Bless his little face. Lovely news

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7 years

The news appears to be out. @LiamcBakes very excited about his new telly job cohosting #GBBO The Professionals with @tomallencomedy for ch4

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Sandi Toksvig

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4 years

Warning: Women who read are dangerous…ignore that and pre-order #ToksvigsAlmanac

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@sanditoksvig

4 years

#SocialDistancing 1 x @richardosman = 2 x me. #maths

Sandi Toksvig

@sanditoksvig

4 years

It's official - I am the measure of things. #SocialDistancing

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4 months

And what a birthday present it is! Thank you to Stacy, the Basingstoke branch team and most importantly all the voters in her ward who turned out for equality.

Catherine Mayer

@catherine_mayer

4 months

I was trying to figure out what to get @sanditoksvig for her birthday today (yes really) and decided this would do nicely. CONGRATULATIONS to @WEP_UK 's @AlmostStace who hasn't merely won a seat on Basingstoke borough council but absolutely stormed it with over 59% of the vote

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6 years

Guess where I am ?

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7 years

Just yer normal Sunday afternoon #WomensMarch #March4Women

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@sanditoksvig

6 years

I’m happy or as we say in Danish, jeg er glad

British Bake Off

@BritishBakeOff

6 years

We've taken an instant viking to tonight's Bake Off Quarter Final. #DanishWeek #GBBO 🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

Please just vote and use your vote wisely #ElectionDay

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@sanditoksvig

4 years

This has been an exceptionally tough week for women. Join me at the online vigil for #SarahEverard tonight at 6pm

Selfhood

@weareselfhood

4 years

Join us for a Virtual Vigil on Saturday at 6 with @WEP_UK leader, @ManduReid , & @DeborahFW of @GuiltFemPod to unite in solidarity against the violence faced by women and girls and to share in a moment of silence for #SarahEverard 👉 #ReclaimTheseStreets

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Sandi Toksvig

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7 years

First QI recording in the new series today. Lovely to be back with the team

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