Posted on October 22, 2025

Watched: The Last Kingdom 📺

It’s taken me nearly two years to work my way through all five seasons of _The Last Kingdom_ (set in the 9th and 10th century British Isles). Enjoyed them all but my interest did wane slightly after the death of Alfred the Great. I still wanted to finish the storyline though.

To quote _The Guardian_ review from 2015:

> This is not a smaller-scale, less sexy, British Game of Thrones – it’s proper historical drama, and it’s a ton of fun

The film _The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die_ is next 👀

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Posted on October 20, 2025

New Zealand v England 2nd T20 international.

England win by 65 runs. New Zealand ao for 171 after 18 overs.

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Posted on October 20, 2025

New Zealand v England 2nd T20 international.

England, batting first, scored 236-4 in their 20 overs.

Phil Salt 85 off 56, Harry Brook 78 off 35.

A record run chase of 237 for New Zealand is required.

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Posted on October 19, 2025

That worked quite well for a first attempt. Slightly soggy bottom my only criticism 😁

Served with garlic roast potatoes, some soy glazed broccoli and samphire. Sunday dinner sorted!

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Posted on October 19, 2025

India finish 5 short of their required 289, scoring 284-6. England win and qualify for the World Cup semifinals 👏

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