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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

5 years

Welcome to renting in London! My landlord has just put our thermostat in a cage.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

she didn’t just pull out a tape measure. she pulled out a tape measure ✨𝓲𝓷 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓱✨

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Alex Milsom

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2 years

Chloe Kelly just ditching the mic in her BBC interview to sing Sweet Caroline is my highlight of the year #WEuro2022Final

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

Ah, I see they’ve announced the New Rules for lockdown…

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

5 months

Bad news for fans of productivity! Good news for eagle-eyed spreadsheet fans. The receptionist on #TheApprentice is – for the fourth week running – still working on the same Excel worksheet.

Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

5 months

The receptionist on #TheApprentice is such a perfectionist - she’s still working on the exact same chart from last week!

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

5 months

The receptionist on #TheApprentice is such a perfectionist - she’s still working on the exact same chart from last week!

Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

6 months

In love with the receptionist’s screen on the last episode of #TheApprentice .

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Alex Milsom

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7 months

A fire & rescue spokesperson on the Blackpool Tower ‘fire’:

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

1 year

I am buzzed to say I have started a dreamy new job working on the comms and PR for BBC Eurovision! If you’re a journalist, blogger, producer or writer covering @bbceurovision 2023, say hi! I’d love to hear from you and make sure you’re in the know 👋

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Mental health awareness week!

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Took a selfie for my mum but realised... ✨I did the thing✨ “Is he, y’know...”

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

How it started: How it’s going: (Gosh I was such a cheeky 14-year-old hahaha...)

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Got a bit emotional thinking back to the lockdown in January, when we all really needed a lift. Fortunately, #DragRaceUK delivered! Thank you to the queens and production teams who kept the show going. We owe you one ✨

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

What a way to make a living.

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3 years

My Dad giving @DollyParton a vaccine shot. Wild.

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Alex Milsom

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2 years

It’s my balloon day! 🎈🎂 Going ✈️✈️ mid-twenties

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Here’s what I think is my #lastnormalphoto , taken by my good friend @imy . Gosh. Imagine voluntarily touching something, and putting your face on it, today?!

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Sloe news day, huh?

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4 years

Police would like to speak to this woman after eight bottles of gin were stolen from M&S in Canterbury.

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Alex Milsom

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5 years

It’s Gavin and Stacey Eve! Here’s a montage of Ness’ iconic “Oh”s. 69 of them. Oh, Merry Christmas.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Still wearing plaid shirts in 30° heat like the absolute l̶e̶g̶e̶n̶d̶ homosexual millennial that I am

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

You’ve heard of ‘elf on a shelf’ and the lesser-known follow-up ‘twink with a drink’ Well, get ready for... “moody gay in the cloudy grey” ☁️

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

It has finally happened: I gay-walked so fast, my Apple Watch thought I was on a run 😭🏃‍♂️

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

2 years

It has been ✨a challenge✨ but I’m still pinching myself that I was part of the launch comms team for @bbcthree on TV. Absolutely over the moon. Onto the next one!

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

The police to me when I’m on my second hour of exercise #UKLockdown (cc: @CharityShopSue )

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Buckingham Palace is such a cute name! 😍

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Princess Eugenie has had baby son - Buckingham Palace

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

I struggled to button up my suit trousers this morning 💀 Lockdown still taking a toll on me, I see

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

POV: you're my overheating laptop as I'm on hold to the BBC IT Service Desk.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Felt a bit ‘meh’, but then got on the Emirates Air Line cable car as the sun was setting and no longer feel ‘meh’. ✨Progression.✨ The 16x9 Twitter crop will obliterate my selfie, and I’m OK with that

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Get yourself a supportive aunt who listens to you on the radio 🥺👉🏻👈🏻 This message made me smile

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

2 years

Not bragging or anything - but I’m driving the train, so choo choo and whatnot

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

It’s finally out of the bag: I’m *so* excited to present Weekend Breakfast on @VirginRadioUK #Pride all through June! My first ever national radio show, woop woop! Wish me luck as I try not to press the wrong buttons and take the station off-air 🤞🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Alex Milsom

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11 months

I can’t LinkedIn to save my life - but I’m excited to say I’ve been promoted to Publicist at the BBC in Team Factual. It’s very exciting, and I’m looking forward to whatever is thrown at me next! 🚀

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Serving you pure “dad trying to get his kids through the airport” vibes

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Not Carol McGiffin on #LooseWomen saying that people alleging fraud “weren’t listened to” 😬 Trump lost dozens of cases where he presented his case, Carol. Some were presided on by judges he appointed, spouting “they weren’t listened to” is nonsensical and dangerous.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

IT IS BALLOON DAY! Going ✈️✈️ mid-twenties

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Current mood. #lockdown

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

How remarkably 2020! Eating Christmas dinner alone in the kitchen because of Covid in the house. Merry Christmas, especially to those going it alone this year! 🥰🎄

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

6 months

In love with the receptionist’s screen on the last episode of #TheApprentice .

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Only gone and got myself AstraZeneca’d! 🦠💪 Absolutely surreal getting vaccinated in the pick ‘n mix section of my local ODEON haha 🍿

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Remember that 4am cheer in the McDonald’s near Heaven when order 69 was called? nice.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

119 days until I can legally kiss pretty boys again 😘 #Roadmap

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Started working at the BBC a year ago! 🎉 And who knew what that year would have in store... 😬 Thanks to colleagues, friends (old, and new!) and family who’ve made this year a blast - despite the challenges! 🥰

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

🚨PERSONAL NEWS!🚨 I made a pack of Percy Pigs last for four days! This is probably my biggest achievement of the year so far.

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Alex Milsom

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2 years

It delights me to say, today is my first day in the incredible BBC Factual publicity team 🚀🌍 I am buzzed. Factual friends, natural nerds, documentary downers: if you write about factual content, let’s work together!

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Thought I’d treat myself to a #NewProfilePic , simply because I wanted to and that is a good enough reason. Pic credit 📸 @georgebowden

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

…like a melody in my head?

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

Baby’s first Guinness. It was… interesting.

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

Me today

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

The new normal: not being able to pretend you’re the driver on a DLR train :(

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Yes, I might need a haircut. BUT! Today marked the first day I could ✨legally leave my home✨ since the 16th and you best believe, I’m ecstatic

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

Commemorating my first day back in the office with two of my favourite things: ✅ the 7th Floor balcony, and ✅ an iced oat latte!

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Boats: ✅ Hoes: ❌ Hugs: May 17th

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Well @MartineBBC ’s ability to ad-lib never ceases to amaze. Absolute gold tier. 🥇

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

Started 2021 by welling up over turtles made of drones and the voice of Sir David Attenborough. On that note... Happy New Year! I’m off to bed (but not before drinking lots of water). #Welcome2021

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

I’m pretty chuffed we’ve got #DragRaceUK to get through the next 10 weeks. Thanks @dragraceukbbc 🥰

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

First day back in the office, and I’m drinking an iced latte. My gay superpowers are back.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Just had to kick a ball back to a bunch of guys playing in a nearby field. Traumatic. Flashbacks to PE at school. Unsure if I’m ready for lockdown to ease.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

You’ve heard of ‘elf on a shelf’? Well get ready for... ‘twink with a drink’ I’m on leave tomorrow so, this is technically happy Friday 🍺

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

Hello friends. Hope you’re doing OK and all that! We’re nearly 5 months into this pile of crap. You’re doing amazing ✨ I’ve been alone with my thoughts today and did a walk ‘n’ talk video that ended with me quoting High School Musical.

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

Handforth Parish Council’s now-infamous Zoom with Jackie Weaver, but it's *ASMR* What else are lockdown weekends for, eh?

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Clearing out my room today, I found my cards from when I won the opportunity to introduce *TAYLOR SWIFT* at Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2015, SIX years ago! (I was 17! 👶) I feel bad for not chasing this dream NGL, I let my lack of self-worth and confidence get in the way… 1/2

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Me when I think back to my pre-pandemic nights out in London

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Double-dosed but, sadly, not double-stickered 😢 I’ll forgive you this time, @NHSuk 🥰 But only because you’re so damn cute.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Me adding to my Insta story after I’m ghosted by a guy I’m talking to:

Nigella Lawson

@Nigella_Lawson

4 years

Do you think he watched it?

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

@garethlewis 11/10 content Gareth. No luck catching them swans, then?

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

I came out to my dad at 18 in a @McDonaldsUK car park, and to my mum at 17 as she was putting clothes away in a closet. Apt, really. I hope, despite this year’s chaos and lack of Pride, you‘ll be living your true self soon. Whether you’re out or not, happy #NationalComingOutDay

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

Sources close to the weather are suggesting it snowed today ❄️

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

The excited face of a dairy-unfriendly boy who has *just* discovered Caffe Nero’s vegan whipped cream. Promise I’m not a PR for them, I’m just keen to share the news. Gotta find the life wins somewhere?!

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

5 months

This nested thread is getting too long! But this blight on our national productivity needs to be shared… For the fifth week running, the receptionist on #TheApprentice is *still* working on the same Excel worksheet.

Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

5 months

Bad news for fans of productivity! Good news for eagle-eyed spreadsheet fans. The receptionist on #TheApprentice is – for the fourth week running – still working on the same Excel worksheet.

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Alex Milsom

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2 years

#NewProfilePic ! Same unawareness of what to do with my hands.

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

Who’s an early boi, on his early train, early in the morning? 🚄 (✨It’s me, I am the early boi✨)

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Can I just confirm, in 2021, whether these times are still strange and uncertain? Asking for my work emails from Monday.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Maybe we could… err… 👉🏻👈🏻🥺 get into a monogamous support bubble relationship? #supportbubble

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

I should call him x

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Weather: More heavy showers across Essex overnight

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

It’s exactly *six* years today since a wee 17-year-old me introduced Taylor Swift at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Norwich ✨🎤 Every year, I gradually get more comfortable with the fact I said “LET’S GET SHIFTY FOR SWIFTY” on national radio.

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Alex Milsom

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2 years

What fresh hell is this? I guess London is back #oxfordcircus

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Bought a lady her coffee in Caffè Nero after her card wasn’t working

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

Is my understanding of a Police and Crime Commissioner somewhat foggy thanks to Line of Duty? Yes ✅ But did I still go out and vote? Also yes ✅ #voted

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Gays trying to catfish me on Snapchat without realising I’ve *already* reverse image searched the photo they sent me.

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

An easy yet *massive* win for making your content more accessible on Twitter, TikTok, and so on! Easy, free and blooming ✨ AUTOMATIC ✨

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

There’s at least one good boy in these photos.

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

Determined for 2021 to be [even slightly] better than 2020, I thought I’d set out a cute little overview of my goals and aims as they stand. I know we still have 5 days left this year, but it definitely doesn’t hurt to dream about an excellent 2021! ✨💥

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Trying to find the exit at Bank #LineOfDuty

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

Wonderful friends on Twitter, I have finally - after 16 months away - returned to living in London 🎉🏙 So happy and excited to be back. I’ve promised oh so many “once I’m back in London, let’s meet for coffee”, so if that sounds familiar please do let me know!

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

BBC Three coming back as a terrestrial channel? Me, right now:

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Possibly the most 2020 thing ever: here’s me sleeptalking the words “I just want a hug”.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Here’s a reminder that it has been nearly THREE MONTHS since we began lockdown. Whether working from home or going to work, furloughed or unemployed: you’ve got through three months of this ‘new normal’. Hold your head up high *even on the rough days* because you’ve got this.

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

Excited to try this new 50/40/10 rule, will own my house in no time! All you need is that and another £20k in gifts and inheritance x

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

Whoever thought I’d end up relating to an escalator in London Bridge, huh

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

In case you didn’t know, all of the Tube is cake. But which *type* of cake? A thread I drafted after a few cocktails. Pic below (*chefs kiss*) is by @DerpyScripts ⬇️

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Alex Milsom

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4 years

Hungover, and having my first Greggs since lockdown began. Nature, returning, virus, etc.

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Alex Milsom

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2 years

Proud brother moment alert 🚨🥰 Here’s Rocky, my little brother, walking through our hometown Canterbury with the Commonwealth Baton!

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Alex Milsom

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1 year

A childhood dream come true: that’s #Eurovision2023 , done! ✅ Working on this year��s press campaign has been pure joy. Eurovision is wild, it’s huge, and it’s the result of tireless work by countless people I’m lucky to call my colleagues.

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

Hello, my day has been made already and it’s only 13:48.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

What are they on about, “multiple major websites”? Club Penguin Rewritten is fine? Some things Fastly can’t touch #internetdown

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

6 months

After the most amazing five years (well, round 4.5 years up!) I’m leaving the BBC! 🏢 Nigella, Eurovision, General Election 2019, The Warship, and much more - I leave next week knowing I made a childhood dream come true.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Still on a buzz from having my haircut yesterday. Pun intended.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

I’m afraid to say the rumours are true: I did indeed use 2-in-1 shower gel this morning to wash my hair, mistakenly. I’m sorry to my friends, my family and - most importantly - my hair follicles.

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

3 years

I’m at the RUDDY BRITS! #BRITs2021

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Alex Milsom

@alexmilsom

4 years

Embracing my ‘Millennial Office Worker in the Autumn’ brand by pairing my trusty flannel shirt with a matching flannel scarf.

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

The doors at my local Tesco wouldn’t open for me, despite a big green light… but everyone before and after me got through fine?! 🤔 Didn’t have “being bullied by the automatic doors at Tesco” on my To Do list today but here we are, it’s crossed off.

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Alex Milsom

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3 years

A small warning: I am feeling ✨my oats✨ and like a new man after yesterday’s haircut and my first pint! Shout out to the 10/10 photography from @georgebowden 📸

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