June 10, 2013
by ianforrester
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So I have been meaning to blog about Northern Lass 32 for a while, since Josh or Tim pointed me at it… She’s started writing a series for the Guardian which has got me going a few times. Northern Lass, … Continue reading
May 27, 2013
by ianforrester
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I can happily tell the world that Manchester’s first Quantified Self Meetup will be Friday 5th July at MadLab. Madlab will update their calendar real soon but you can sign up using Meetup.com for free. I will be giving a … Continue reading
April 24, 2013
by ianforrester
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I can happily say I have to date never knowingly paid for a peak time ticket to London. Even when going back and forth to London from Manchester for those meetings with the rest of the BBC, I just couldn’t … Continue reading
April 10, 2013
by ianforrester
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Josh sent me a link to this survey of people in the UK and more interestingly the height factor. “Love the way you (don’t) lie: Manchester men among most honest online daters in UK, survey reveals” Dating site WhatsYourPrice.com, which … Continue reading
April 1, 2013
by ianforrester
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Following my last few posts about dates and information for those interested… Now I have to point out that I am still single and therefore this means all my tips obviously have not worked. There also more for fun that … Continue reading
March 28, 2013
by ianforrester
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I had the pleasure of attending Future Everything again this year. Manchester’s answer to SXSW in my own eyes. Now in its 18th year (I believe Drew said to me) its decided to move from the already packed May month … Continue reading
March 9, 2013
by ianforrester
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George sent me a tweet saying how much Elizabeth Murdoch loved BBC Backstage, as she mentioned it in her speech to the Edinburgh TV Festival last year. The BBC has been the market leader for building new relationships and services … Continue reading
March 8, 2013
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Not long after blogging about Northology and the other great things happening in Manchester, its great to be on the show. This week Nathan talks to Ian Forrester, a Senior Producer with BBC Research and Development, about his move from … Continue reading
March 1, 2013
by ianforrester
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I spent sometime in London over the last few weeks for connected studio and a number of work meetings. I got to see a bunch of people I had not seen for a long while and most asked me… “So … Continue reading
February 21, 2013
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If you weren’t sure about Cloud Atlas, not heard much about it, well watch this from Digital Spy… and… Tom Hanks has claimed that his new film Cloud Atlas is as complex as Christopher Nolan’s The Castaway star explained that … Continue reading
February 12, 2013
by ianforrester
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I won’t lie, I’ve already seen Cloud Atlas a few times. I couldn’t wait and I’m very glad I did, as the film is so complex and very true to the book. Everytime I see it I’m amazed in how … Continue reading
February 6, 2013
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At long long last… The East Manchester line is opening to the public! But there is a preview from Friday – Sunday for residents who were disrupted by the whole thing… The new 3.9-mile (6.3km) Metrolink line from Manchester Piccadilly … Continue reading
February 1, 2013
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I was half watching Newsnight and working on my laptop, on Thursday 31st January on BBC2. Newsnight finished and the weather came on. Now the #uksnow is pretty much out the way, I’m not so interested in the weather. Anyway … Continue reading
December 15, 2012
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I do wonder how many Islington Wharf people walked pass the power lead going from block B reception into a usually closed door leading to the main retail unit? Well I didn’t and followed it through a number of doors … Continue reading
December 9, 2012
by ianforrester
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Its the season for Christmas parties and the BBC is no different. Yesterday (Friday 8th) it was time for the BBC North Future Media Christmas party at the Deaf institute. To change things up we had a different DJ every … Continue reading