Philippa Islington-Smythe - aka my cat Roscoe - hanging out on her favourite armchair, but mentally trapped in a reverie about the summer of 1995.

THREAD. In her exclusive interview in today's Daily Telegraph Magazine, the actor, influencer and designer Philippa Islington-Smythe (pictured) discusses the price of fame, her controversial new perfume, working with Margot Robbie and how becoming a parent changed her perspective on the world...

A viral dog rescue from 2016 is now immortalized with a statue in Kazakhstan. When a dog fell into the Sayran reservoir, bystanders formed a human chain to pull him to safety. The statue is a reminder of the value of unity, solidarity and collective action. 14/10 for all

Quietly livid. My school's careers officer never once suggested that 'Swedish Pop Provocateur' was a job opportunity.

His last day with us - he goes to his forever home later. For such a small chap, he turned out to have a mighty personality ❤️

I’m the last in a long thread so sadly the genius is unacknowledged

Price breaks based on volume?

Happy Christmas from foster pup #70. - his first!

That made me laugh out loud, ta!

What a lovely post to see! Thank you both for being a key part of our great Forum! Tagging @uksg.bsky.social

Foster house guest #70! Meet Luigi. Horrible back story, and I think he will be with us a while, but he’s had a good long sleep, discovered roast chicken (paws up to that) and is getting used to the quiet.

This made me laugh out loud. Thank you!

Important role - new Chair of the Board of @ukri.org
£33k for one day a week. Closes 11 Jan. Would be good from my perspective to get someone who understands higher education and the value of the arts, humanities and social sciences!
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It’s so selfish! I did manage to shame one man into moving, although it involved me running after him (my Dad was mortified but I was so cross!)

See also parking next to dropped kerbs - used to drive me crazy when trying to get my Dad around in his wheelchair.

“It might be yeeting humanity off a precipice but it’s energising.” Just made me spit out my tea 😂😂

The email was a scam - very common now. It’s purporting to be the Elsevier journal but takes you to an imitator site to take your cash.

That isn’t from Elsevier?

*buy. FFS

Buy this book! I don’t tend to by courtroom dramas but I’m so glad I did - this one is gripping!

And they’ve gone to their new home. All very quiet and tidy around here now - feel a bit lost! Short break before foster pup #70, whoever that might be ❤️

Really moving and beautifully written Eva.

Image of a French boxer and a cavapoochon resting on a chair

Wish us luck - the foster Twits have their first meeting with potential adopters this morning! After months with us it will be strange when they’ve gone, but they’ve come so far and I’m proud of them. (Image of two foster dogs being ruthlessly put through their behaviour training 😂)

Hurrah! (I’ve read the reviews: it’s not going to make the holiday 😂)

Mine should be coming in the post today. Will be trying v hard not to read it before my holiday next week!

At the vets. Very timely and much appreciated!

Love Oxford :)

This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.

Foster pups 68 and 69 are still with us - all settled in and ruling the roost! Looking forward to Blue Cross finding a loving home for them both.

Foster pups 68 and 69 are still with us - all settled in and ruling the roost! Looking forward to Blue Cross finding a loving home for them both.

Foster pups, Frankie and Millie, are really settled in and their personalities are shining through. Frankie (left) won’t learn that Millie will always get him into trouble and be nowhere to be seen when he’s found out 😂