David Harper @ThatDavidHarper Twitter profile

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David Harper

8 months

Latest 📺 and 📻 project has hit the @BBCNews Channel and @BBCOne this morning. 😀 Investigating #finfluencers for @BBCBusiness with help from @sircalebhammer and @SamGruet from @BBCNewsbeat . Here's a taste of the full @bbcworldservice #BusinessDaily programme (coming soon...)

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David Harper

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10 months

Well, I’m having my first experience of smart motorway issues. Blown tyre in the fast lane. Very carefully limped my way to the refuge. Called the SOS phone and NOBODY ANSWERED. Tried twice. It rang and rang and rang, but no reply.

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David Harper

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3 years

I have nothing but 👏for my @BBCRadio4 colleagues who created this for the Six O'Clock News yesterday. Complete and utter radio gold.

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David Harper

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1 year

As vinyl record sales continue to grow, can the supply keep up with demand? And can small independent labels get the production they need? I’ve been finding out for @bbcworldservice , with help from @maialekow and @_blackie__ of @popty_ping_

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David Harper

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4 months

Just in case you missed it, this is how you wish the entire world a Happy New Year from London, via the @bbcworldservice Have an excellent 2024 everyone!

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David Harper

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4 years

After much careful thought and research, I think I've finally worked out the logic behind the @BBCNews one-way system. (With apologies to @BBCSimonMcCoy )

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David Harper

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10 months

@NationalHways @HighwaysSEAST Just to clarify, the breakdown people were great and I’ve now reached my destination. Thank you everyone for your concern and advice!

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

Luckily I have breakdown cover and a mobile phone. If I didn’t, though, I have no idea what I would do right now… Why has nobody answered, @NationalHways @HighwaysSEAST ?

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David Harper

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9 months

Bit of an announcement…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

It took me a minute to realise this wasn’t an archive documentary on BBC Four…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 years

🚨🚨Career News🚨🚨 I’d just like to announce that (as far as I’m aware) I haven’t been recruited by GB News as their new reporter. Along with some of the 7 or 8 people who still work for the BBC, I’ll be bringing you the latest @bbcworldservice bulletins through the night.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

4 years

When the sun shining through the newsroom window manages to perfectly align itself with the emergency obit warning light... 😳😳😳

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

Just to give you an idea how much effort goes into getting things right for @bbcworldservice news output, this is a list of correct pronunciations I’ve researched for just one afternoon of bulletins.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

The @BBCNews canteen has pushed the Christmas boat right out this year, by placing a small glass of leaves on each table…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Now, @AvantiWestCoast , when I booked a ‘window seat’ this wasn’t exactly what I had in mind…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Very proud to be sitting in this chair on the day the @bbcworldservice turns 90 years old. Especially as it allows me to read a rather legendary quote from Lord Reith. (🔊 Sound on!)

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David Harper

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1 year

Message from your long-suffering Producer when you *accidentally* hit delete on a substantial chunk of the running order, about 5 minutes before going on air… (Sorry @RLGerrish )

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

It feels very unsafe here. I’m standing in the grass, as far away from the traffic as I can, but 70mph cars and lorries can be scary.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

People elsewhere in the world may wonder what the British version of Microsoft Windows looks like. It’s basically the same as everywhere else, just with this written on the taskbar…

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David Harper

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10 months

There is zero chance I can put the spare on myself, as I would be only a few feet from a live lane. It’s just too unsafe.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

How valuable is a 'Blue Tick' on sites like @Twitter , @tiktok_uk , @facebook and @instagram ? And how far will people go to get one? I've been looking into it for @bbcworldservice , with help from @MattNavarra , @JacquesHBastien and @kerrya11en Listen here:

BBC World Service - Business Daily, Why everyone wants a ‘blue tick’ on social media

We investigate how accounts get verification - and what it's worth.

www.bbc.co.uk

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David Harper

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2 years

All this fancy new styling at @BBCNews has given me a rather fantastic night-time view directly above my @bbcworldservice desk…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

I’ve seen a few stations with old pianos for people to play, but London Bridge really has raised things a notch… (Sound on)

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David Harper

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2 years

Had a bit of a chat with some colleagues yesterday about diversity in the contributors we use for news and radio programming. Speaking for myself (and people I work with) diversity is an absolute core of what we do... 🧵

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 years

Well… @SimonMcCoyTV may be gone, but his mug is still in the @BBCNews kitchen cupboard. What do we think? £20 on eBay? ;)

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

Just finished a rather amazing weekend presenting @bbc5live breakfast for the first time! My massive thanks to everyone concerned, but mostly to the legend that is @EllyOldroyd for not tearing her hair out too much as I got my head around everything :)

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

I think I’ve found the village where they send retired broadcast engineers…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Festive greetings from the @BBCNews voices waking you up this Christmas Morning! 📻 @JasonKnews on @BBCRadio2 📻 @vijialles on @BBCRadio4 , and 📻 Yours truly on the @bbcworldservice

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David Harper

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2 years

“Now, you’re sure you put that escalator back together in the right order?” “Yeah. Absolutely positive. 100%. Can we go to the pub now please?”

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

As I prepare to read the 3am @bbcworldservice bulletin, this @guardian article from @gabyhinsliff comes to mind…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

@FilipeG15016881 It does actually, only a space-saver though. I’m normally all for changing a wheel myself. If it had been on the passenger side I might have tried it, but there just isn’t enough space between you and the 70mph traffic. I’m not risk averse, but I couldn’t chance it.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 years

Festive greetings from the @BBCNews team easing you into Christmas Morning - with @nicktaq on @BBCRadio2 , @Susan_Rae1 on @BBCRadio4 and yours truly on the @bbcworldservice

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David Harper

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12 days

Fancy getting some designer jewellery worth thousands, for just £11? An error in an online shop let Mexican Doctor @LordeDandy do just that… My latest report for @itvnews this lunchtime.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

4 years

Ladies and Gentlemen - The reason why @AcademyRecords has shot right up my list of favourite record shops 😃

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Once again, the @bbcworldservice presents me with two words I’ve never previously seen in the same sentence…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

All I’m saying is, we have our favourites at the @bbcworldservice

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Finally got around to updating the @bbcworldservice timing sheets. Here is an indication of how filthy a piece of white paper gets when it’s left sellotaped to a desk in the newsroom for two years…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

4 years

I was just beginning to be impressed by our new @amazon #echo . And then this happened... #CrimesAgainstWelsh

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Much as I always wanted my work to make headlines, I wasn’t expecting it to be a rant about stolen lunchboxes…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 years

I did see this overnight in a @bbcworldservice running order, with the note ‘Must bleep arse’

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 years

If my calculations are correct, at 05:30 this morning it was exactly 20 years since I started my first shift for the BBC (as a youthful 18 year old on @bbcradiowales newly-launched early programme 'Summer Saturday'). I'm assuming I get some kind of medal from the DG?

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

Wore a suit and tie for an evening’s @bbcworldservice news and got nothing but stick from my colleagues. Someone needs to keep the standards up, don’t they?

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 years

Interesting how a set of inverted commas can suddenly make something seem a little more… sinister…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

As I glance at the wire feeds coming into the newsroom this afternoon, I can’t help but wonder if Olivia Newton John is looking down on us…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

5 months

Festive greetings from the @bbc team waking you up on Christmas Morning! 📻 Tom Sandars on @BBCRadio4 📻 @JasonKnews on @BBCRadio2 📻 @ThatDavidHarper on @bbcworldservice

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Broadcast skills you don’t get taught in training: #1 The Impromptu Hotel Room Edit Suite

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Career goals: Managing to work at a @bbc desk that has both natural light and quite a nice view…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

8 months

Never underestimate the power of a poster campaign 😁 And my immense thanks to Nicky Schiller, who is now to be known as BBC Senior Mug Detective!

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

WHAT?!? 40% of us hate them? Who are these people? #SaveTheBounty

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

🚨🚨IMPORTANT NEWS 🚨🚨 Pleased to be able to report that, after being hurtfully stolen and moved to a kitchen upstairs, the @bbcworldservice coffee pot has been successfully recaptured and is now back in service in the newsroom.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

@fascinatorfun @AndyParker18 That’s exactly what I did. Not something everyone can do, though.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

It’s now three years and three months since I left the world of TV continuity. I do occasionally like to catch up with some old friends, though…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

9 months

Well, that was all a bit unexpected… I’ve had such an amazing response to my video yesterday. Thank you so much to everyone who replied or messaged. Apols if I didn’t manage to engage with everyone. It was heart-warming to hear how important sharing stories like this can be.

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David Harper

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4 years

Our washing machine is knackered... We've realised that (most of the time) you can release the door when it jams by thumping it twice and then grabbing the handle. So, naturally, this had to be done... (Sound on)

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

4 years

Well... If @SethMacFarlane is going to take the mickey out of @bbcworldservice in @FamilyGuyonFOX , @jamesgregg7 and I thought we might as well do it properly... (Sound on)

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

@DJ_Baxter Yeah. Would be interesting to ask the powers that be why this is. Is is a tech issue, or do they not have enough call handlers?

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 years

Even now, twelve months into the pandemic, there are still some things I struggle to understand...

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

A perfect example of the conflict between the @bbcworldservice news I'm reading and the images in my head... (Watch to the end)

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

@c00sto Well, none of them when you have a puncture…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Attention @BBCRadio2 colleagues: Before you have too many New Year drinks, what the hell does this fader do?!?

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Wearing this rather lovely new watch for the first time, and it’s giving me vintage Channel 4 vibes…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

4 months

Back at the @bbcworldservice tonight, with the correct branding…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

My delve into the world of multi-industry careers continues... I spoke to @ThomasDolby on @BBCNews and @BBCOne this morning, to hear about his switch from music into technology and teaching. (Apologies to @VValentineNews for some rather unexpected out-words!)

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

I’d like to say I’m too mature to be amused by the automatic framing on the camera in the @LBCNews studio. But…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

5 years

@neilnunes1 @bbcworldservice Professional to the very last summary....

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

@charlie_crispy I’ll be honest, it’s not fun. Doubly so, as I’m on my way to record an interview.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Find me a more British bus route than this. I’ll wait.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

This will probably make me sound very old, but when I started this job everything was played from tapes and minidiscs. There’s still a part of me that’s amazed to see the computer knit together complicated sequences all by itself…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Literally the only clean mug left in the kitchen…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 years

Bringing you the latest stories from two thousand years ago, I’m David Harper with the BC News

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

I don’t know @TfL , will you?

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Ahhh, I do love @Scanditwitchen

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

Sorry to take up one of your 600 posts this afternoon, but here’s the scene from the @bbcworldservice news desk

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

It’s been a night of many coffees… @itn @itvnews

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

10 months

🔊 Here is the news… @bbcworldservice

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

5 years

Bit of news: After several years, I’ll be leaving my job as a @BBCWales TV announcer next month. It’s been tremendous fun, and I’ve worked with some great people, but it’s time for me to move on and for someone else to become ‘The annoying voice between the programmes’

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

And I’m back… With you every hour on @bbcworldservice through the morning.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Sorry I’m late for work. There was a cat.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 months

There are a few special moments from my years in this business. Hearing the guy who used to be on my Mum's car radio when I was being taken to swimming lessons say "...and David Harper's on news" at the top of his @BBCRadio2 show was definitely one of them. You'll be missed.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

5 years

So there we are, my last night on the telly for @BBCWales . It’s been amazing to be a little part of @BBCOne and @BBCTwo these last few years. I really will miss it. #NosDa 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 months

Up at an insane hour to catch a transatlantic flight. All in the name of international broadcasting. See you in a couple of weeks…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Another little insight into the inner workings of the newsroom. When we use an audio clip, we tend to write the ‘out words’ (the last words you hear) in the script, so the presenter knows when it’s finished. Sometimes, though, the out words aren’t words at all…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

A legendary BBC presenter described me as “The best dressed chicken in town” in work earlier and I’ll be honest, Twitter, it made my night…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

I realise this is an extremely niche tweet, but… GET IN!

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

Welcoming a new @bbcworldservice colleague this morning. Please be nice to @RoisinHastie :)

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

9 months

We talk a lot about the awful people. People who go out of their way to inject misery into a day, in person or online. The last week has taught me that there are also some truly lovely people in this world, and they are more worth of our conversation. We shouldn’t forget that.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

Decided it might be time to stop hiding behind a caricature of myself, which was drawn quite a few years ago. So here you are, Twitter, this is the real me...

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 year

Good morning from a rather grey Salford…

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David Harper

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1 year

Lesser known fact about my broadcasting career: Until today I was the continuity voice of BBC One Oxford. I’ve also directed the South Today Oxford news programme on more than a couple of occasions. Really sad to see their last programme go out tonight.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

Highlight of this morning, was getting to read these words on @BBCRadio2 . Sadly we couldn’t find a social media post that was broadcastable…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

In the home studio today, adding the finishing touches to a little @bbcworldservice project, with essential morning coffee.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

3 years

Devastated to report that my beloved MG TF was stolen from East London earlier today. It's a very distinctive 'Nocturne Blue' colour with a tan interior and a black hard top. If anyone sees it, or has any info, I'd be very grateful if they could get in touch. Shares welcome!

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David Harper

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1 year

It’s snowing a bit…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

1 month

If you’re wondering why being a @bbcworldservice News Presenter requires more attention to detail and pronunciation research than other jobs, these all appeared in a single news bulletin this afternoon. Broadcasting to a global audience is a great privilege and a real challenge.

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

2 years

Hello WL1, my old friend… Making a return to @BBCRadio2 for one night only :)

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David Harper

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1 year

New pictures of the big stars are gracing the walls at @BBCNews , and for some reason @thehuwedwards and @CliveMyrieBBC are very annoyed with me…

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David Harper

@ThatDavidHarper

4 years

Another day in the life of a @bbcworldservice newsreader, with multi-lingual names from across the globe...

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David Harper

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1 year

Cardiff friends - can anyone help with this? It’s very out of character and rather worrying. Any assistance greatly appreciated. Please share if you can.