Tony Livesey @tonylivesey Twitter profile

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

2 years

The new owners of Burnley football club have just removed part of its soul. 🤦‍♂️ They. Just. Don’t. Get. It.

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

I've remembered her in words...now here comes the sound. @Rachael_Hodges we'll ALWAYS have Randy Bumgardner. 😂😂😂

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

3 years

To all @bbc5live Drive listeners.... it’s ok @annaefoster has stopped crying now! 😂🕺 seven year itch and she’s off. One final drink 😜😜

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@tonylivesey

1 year

An incredible woman. An incredible family. An incredible legacy. ❤️

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

1 year

'She wanted the world to be a better place' 🤍Nicola Nuttall, mother of Laura tells @TonyLivesey about the legacy her daughter wanted to leave. Laura raised thousands for cancer charities after being diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in 2018.

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

Last night myself and ⁦ @bowelbabe ⁩ Dame Deborah James won gold at the radio oscars for our final ever conversation. Radio Times moment of the year. Somewhere I hear the drinking of Prosecco and the shouting of ‘check your poo!’ ❤️

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

So much courage. 🙏 x To the lady who held my hand when I started on @bbc5live I want her to know we’re all spiritually holding hers right now.

Rachael Bland

@Rachael_Hodges

6 years

In the words of the legendary Frank S - I’m afraid the time has come my friends. And suddenly. I’m told I’ve only got days. It’s very surreal. Thank you so much for all the support I’ve received. Debs and lozz will continue with the #youmebigc podcast. Au revoir my friends. 💋💋

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Very hard to put Rachael Bland @Rachael_Hodges into words. But I’ve tried ❤️

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

6 years

"In her selfless determination that others should benefit from her crappy predicament she broke taboos, raised spirits, laughed in the face of cancer and gave us a right rollicking if we didn't laugh with her." @tonylivesey 's tribute to @Rachael_Hodges

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Hey everybody. Thanks for the messages about today’s eulogy! I was ‘liking’ them all then I thought the Hodge would say that’s not what your right arms for. So raise a glass to @Rachael_Hodges tonight and send love to @blandsteve and Freddie. Xx ❤️

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

2 years

Big ⁦ @bbc5live ⁩ Drive news! 🤓 couldn’t be happier!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

Another remarkable, amazing, powerful woman lost. Your family did her proud Nicola @shitscaredmum xx 💔

shitscaredmum

@shitscaredmum

1 year

I'm heartbroken to share the news that we lost our beautiful Laura in the early hours of this morning. She was fierce & tenacious to the end & it was truly the honour of my life to be her mum. We are devastated at the thought of life without our girl, she was a force of nature💔

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Isn’t she lovely. (Cue Rachael tutting and saying: Get on with it!). Co-presenter. Friend. Fighter. I’ll hear her laugh when the mic opens today. And every day. X

Rachael Bland

@Rachael_Hodges

6 years

Our beautiful, courageous Rachael died peacefully this morning surrounded by her close family. We are crushed but she would want me to thank everyone who took an interest in her story or sent messages of support. You’ll never know how much they meant to her. Steve and Freddie xxx

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

This is close to a million views now on social media. Thanks for listening and giving it legs. X

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

4 years

"It is time, perhaps, for an uncomfortable conversation" @tonylivesey , a huge @BurnleyOfficial fan, talks about the anger he felt seeing a 'White Lives Matter Burnley' banner being towed over his teams match vs Man City at the Etihad stadium. 📲 More:

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@tonylivesey

2 years

What a woman. What a life. What a death. ❤️ Dame Debs brought Britain together.She told us it was coming but I’m shocked to the core. 🙏 what an extraordinary legacy! X

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

2 years

#YouMeBigC podcaster. Journalist. Fundraiser. Our friend and colleague Dame Deborah James has died. She created an incredible legacy: breaking the poo taboo and raising awareness of bowel cancer. We are heartbroken, and our condolences are with her family.

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

Dianne was a wonderful person. An absolute true professional. Razor sharp, warm and she held my hand as I learned the ropes on live telly. Everyone’s friend and no-ones fool. We shared some great times. My natural tv ‘wife’. Beyond heartbroken. X

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

Anyone who marvelled at Laura’s courage won’t be surprised to hear her mum Nicola @shitscaredmum has found the strength to come on @bbc5live Drive at 5.30 today to talk about her x

shitscaredmum

@shitscaredmum

1 year

Thank you so much for your lovely words @tonylivesey and for supporting Laura and the rest of the Nuttalls over the past 4.5 years. We really appreciate everything you've done to help us raise both awareness & funds for treatment. Thank you for your kindness xxx

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Parts 5 and 6 of the @Rachael_Hodges eulogy as promised. If you read it please play the Randy Bumgardner clip at the end from earlier in my feed and raise a 🥂 to a remarkable woman xx

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

It was my absolute honour to talk about Laura to the nation today Nicola @shitscaredmum 🙏

shitscaredmum

@shitscaredmum

1 year

Thank you so much for your lovely words @tonylivesey and for supporting Laura and the rest of the Nuttalls over the past 4.5 years. We really appreciate everything you've done to help us raise both awareness & funds for treatment. Thank you for your kindness xxx

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

This was THE award winning moment I couldn’t say goodbye and yet @bowelbabe Dame Debs found the words and showed why she continues to inspire millions. ❤️❤️❤️

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

1 year

"I'm not going to say goodbye" The emotional final on-air conversation between Dame Deborah James and 5 Live presenter @tonylivesey has been voted moment of the year at the #UKARIAS An incredible listen ♥️

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

So we’ve waved @Rachael_Hodges off. Here’s the eulogy I read parts 1 to 4. Parts 5 and 6 to follow...

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

Please please watch this if you get a chance. You’ll understand why we all loved Dianne so much. X ❤️

Deborah Van Bishop

@dvb100

5 years

Celebrating the fabulous ⁦ @DianneOxberry ⁩ and her work on Inside Out including a special tribute from pal @tonylivesey ⁩ Monday 21st Jan BBC1 NW at 7.30pm. ⁦⁦ @BBCNWT ⁩ ⁦⁦ @ArleyHall ⁩⁦ @MerseyPolice ⁩ ⁦ @RTSNorthWest ⁩ ⁦

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

I’m so excited I can’t speak 🙂 hooray says the nation. 🕺🕺up the clarets xx

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

Hi. I’m heartily sick & tired of this expletive disease. If coming to @bbc5live is anywhere near Laura’s bucket list I’m happy to offer her my seat. I also reckon we can sneak onto the breakfast telly sofa and the MOTD studio when @mrdanwalker and @GaryLineker aren’t looking! 👍

shitscaredmum

@shitscaredmum

5 years

Hi @tonylivesey don't know if you're allowed to share things but we're trying to raise funds to extend Laura's life (see @BBCNW tonight) she lives down the road in Barrowford and we love her so much @Florencetheflo1

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

I’ve interviewed @MartinSLewis and @JonWalters19 on @bbc5live Drive about how we all lost our mums as kids. Tears, honesty, admissions, doubt, fear, courage. All on show. Thousands have responded. It’s in the papers. Bottom line... two very brave men x

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

Here's what the world needs.... me dancing to Hot Stuff on Strictly for Children In Need in 2011. 🕺 watch those hips go! Actually, as I remember, one hip actually did go!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

2 years

Just want to say I’ve read EVERY SINGLE MESSAGE since yesterday’s announcement about Clare joining me on @bbc5live Drive. I love you all. 🕺 even the Bloke who says I’m weird! 🤪

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

3 years

Guns out, jab in! 💉 Thanks to the Burnley vaccine heroes who put up with me for ⁦ @bbc5live ⁩ Drive today. I never felt a thiiiiiing!!!! 😳😬😂

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

2 years

Dame Debs! ❤️ told you your message had got through @bowelbabe 😌 posh poo needs checking too!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

I’m sorry everyone but this counts as happy in Burnley. 🤔😊

David Chisnall

@dchisnallITV

4 years

While it may be #HappyPlaceTurfMoor for @BurnleyOfficial fan and @imacelebrity 's @jordannorth1 it seems not everyone at Turf Moor is in a happy place! 😂 @GranadaReports @antanddec

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

Oh heck, I’ve retweeted this by accident. Ah well, never mind. 😉

Jacqui Bayes

@sassy_wheels

5 years

@tonylivesey . Watching #pointlesscelebrities . Didn't realise you were so good looking!! Love listening to you on drive. Lovely voice & lovely looks!!!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

Just gone face to, erm chest, with @petercrouch for @BBCSport Football Focus on Saturday with @mrdanwalker - we talk @BurnleyOfficial @LFC wolf whistles 👀, podcasts and sausages! Please look us up!!!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Rachael didn’t ask much of others ... but she wanted us to hear this. ❤️

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

6 years

This was @Rachael_Hodges final podcast recording with @bowelbabe and @GIRLSTOLELONDON - and they're talking ‘About The New Normal’ Before she died, Rachael said she wanted it to go out, so you could all hear it. 🍏 🤖 #YouMeBigC

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

Wow. Just wow. Bravery, inspiration, good humour and sheer fantastic-ness personified. Two wonderful ladies. Proud to rank 1,275th on the bucket list Laura. 😉 x

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

5 years

19-year-old Laura Nuttall created a bucket list last year after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Since then she’s met Michelle Obama, crossed the equator and been on a safari. On Sunday her mum @nicnut will run the #LondonMarathon in Laura’s honour ❤️💪 @tonylivesey

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Wow. Saturn made me jump!!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Very proud to say I’ve contributed to this book. Rachael’s last wish has come true.

Steve Bland

@blandsteve

6 years

Big book news alert! You can now pre-order Rachael’s book #ForFreddie . It was so very important to her so hopefully you like it. Click . Massive thanks to everyone at @OMaraBooks and @hhbagencyltd for all of your hard work! #YouMeBigC

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

Self-confessed rubbish pet artist Hercule van Wolfwinkle who’s raised 10k for the homeless has got his hands on my Dolly! She’s never licked so great! 🤗

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

I’m saying nothing! 🤔😊

Burnley FC

@BurnleyOfficial

4 years

REPORT: Famous night as Clarets triumph at Old Trafford

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

Hi Nicola @shitscaredmum I just wanted to say I’m thinking of you and Laura every day 🙏 ❤️ xx

shitscaredmum

@shitscaredmum

1 year

@GaynaHodges I remember sobbing in the kitchen when I heard on @bbc5live Rachael had died. I'd followed her story for years, having enjoyed listening to her with @tonylivesey . What an incredible legacy she left, people talk about cancer now in a way they didn't before, you must be so proud ❤️

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

To anyone who heard @Rachael_Hodges co-present @bbc5live Drive with me yesterday... what a remarkably brave, fabulous performance. #madeofsteel 💪

BBC presenter Rachael Bland reveals 'incurable' cancer

Cancer blogger Rachael Bland says she is now a 'lab rat', as her hopes rest on clinical trials.

www.bbc.com

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Very proud and pleased to say my TV tribute to Jimmy McIlroy which was on Football Focus will be played at half-time on big screen by @BurnleyOfficial during Man Utd game today. RIP Jimmy. #twitterclarets

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

I spoke to Adrian on Drive recently about difficulties getting an urgent passport to allow son Jonathan to travel to his mum’s funeral in France. So many of you asked how it ended. I’m pleased to confirm the passport DID arrive and thankfully Jonathan DID attend the funeral.

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

Someone who knows me well and who I credit with my 5 live success. I’ve been blessed to work with amazing women ❤️

Anna Stewart

@annalstew

1 year

If you know Tony’s history with women and cancer you’ll know why this means so much. For Debs ❤️ For Rach ❤️ For Dianne ❤️ For his Mum ❤️ ❤️❤️ Thanks to all who voted for this incredible interview, @tonylivesey so deserves it

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

Here’s me with an actual celebrity after a day at #HappyPlaceTurfMoor . Burnley born star striker ⁦ @JayRodriguez9 ⁩ coming on Drive to explain why it’s so happy. For snake lovers like ⁦ @jordannorth1 ⁩ I think we’d just beaten Adders-field 🐍😉

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Met the Proclaimers @ 5Live ☑️ heard them sing Sunshine On Leith LIVE ☑️ died and gone to heaven ☑️ 😢😀

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

I dunno what you think but I think he looks great!!! 👀 imagine how hot he’ll be when he’s 65! 😀

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

5 years

It’s the 5 Live Drive #10yearchallenge @tonylivesey is the first of our presenters up. Aged like a fine wine? Listen to the Drive teams reaction on @BBCSounds

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

A happy ending! 💪🙌

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

6 years

‘The best thing I’ve ever done’ @BurnleyOfficial striker @JonWalters19 reflects on his interview with @tonylivesey , where he opened up about the death of his mother at the age of 11 Full interview:

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

It’s awful news. We will be remembering the brilliant Bobby Ball on Drive tonight. He became great friends with the show in lockdown. RIP Bobby.

Craig

@CraiginKent

4 years

@annaefoster @tonylivesey such sad news about the passing of #BobbyBall . Your recent interview with Bobby and Tommy on Drive was an absolute joy. Such an iconic and much loved duo.

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

3 years

Is it something I said? 🤷‍♂️😬😂 many many congratulations @annaefoster on your dream new job! I’ll miss you hugely on @bbc5live Drive. Some seven year itch this is!!!!! 😘

Anna Foster

@annaefoster

3 years

16 years after I first arrived it’s time to do something new. So, for now, I’m leaving @bbc5live . But it’s for a job I’ve long wanted to do, BBC Middle East correspondent, based in Beirut. It’s a region I love and I can’t wait to tell its stories across @BBCNews .

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

How fantastic is this!!! Rachael would be the first to bring out the bubbly !

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

4 years

“It is a miracle, I’m hoping it gives other people hope” #YouMeBigC ’s @bowelbabe , who was diagnosed with stage four cancer, has revealed her body is currently 'free' of the disease… but tells @tonylivesey she’s “not quite looking beyond two weeks yet” 🎧Listen via @BBCSounds

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

He’s not wrong! 😍 #HappyPlaceTurfMoor

Welsh Tractor Girl

@tractor_welsh

4 years

@tonylivesey You must be so proud of Jordan....proclaiming to the world: Happy place = Turf Moor! 😊😊. What a trooper!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Spare a second to think how much it cost @JonWalters19 to talk about this. 💪

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

6 years

‘I put up a wall and locked it away’ @BurnleyOfficial forward @JonWalters19 opens up about the death of his mother when he was just 11-years-old Full interview:

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

Please please please watch this video if you have a moment. A & E nurse Franco is applauded out of hospital after a nine week Covid battle. 😭 it’s the most uplifting thing you’ll see all weekend and I’m chatting to him on Drive today x

London North West University Healthcare

@LNWH_NHS

4 years

An emotional, jubilant send-off for #teamLNWH A&E nurse Franco Palo leaving hospital after battling #Covid19 #coronavirus for 9+ weeks. Franco left hospital with wife Grace (also an A&E nurse at Northwick Park) to the cheers of 100s of colleagues wishing him a speedy recovery.

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

So here it is. Rachael’s masterpiece! @blandsteve joins me on @bbc5live drive tonight. We’ll hear excerpts, review the book (5 stars already 😊) and generally miss her like mad. X

Steve Bland

@blandsteve

5 years

Happy #ForFreddie day! So unbelievably proud of my girl today. To write as she did with such life-affirming humour, energy and passion when she knew she didn’t have long is something I’ll never quite be able to get my head around! Hope you all enjoy it!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

Proud to be involved. What a beautiful cover picture! ❤️

Radio Times

@RadioTimes

1 year

In this week's #RadioTimes , we speak to friends of the late #DameDeborahJames ahead of #BBC2 's poignant documentary #Bowelbabe In Her Own Words who recall the life, laughter & legacy of the cancer campaigner. Hear from #YouMeBigC 's @iAmLaurenMahon , @tonylivesey & @limitless_em 💝

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

2 years

Please give this a listen. A Debs fest just when we need it ❤️. Deborah James - Raising a glass to Deborah James - BBC Sounds

Deborah James - Raising a glass to Deborah James - BBC Sounds

Celebrating the life of You, Me & The Big C broadcaster Dame Deborah James.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

3 years

Westies on wheels! My old couple Ollie and Dolly need help on long walks these days. Must admit it takes some ‘styling out’ under close scrutiny from motorists at zebra crossings. 🕺. My ⁦ @bbc5live ⁩ colleagues think I’m strange 🤔

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

Wow. I think that’s the best review I’ve ever had! 👍

Phil Humphreys

@PhilHumphreys46

4 years

I think what is so brilliant about @tonylivesey on @bbc5live drive, is that he manages to talk to millions of people as if we are individuals. A special skill. Thanks, mate!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

Good job the news was on 🤦‍♂️😂🕺🕺🕺

BBC 5 Live Sport

@5liveSport

4 years

⚽️ Burnley have scored their first home Premier League goal of the season 🥳 Think @tonylivesey enjoyed that one! 22' 🟣 Burnley 1-0 Crystal Palace 🦅 Listen to Sports Extra via @BBCSounds 👇 🎧: #bbcfootball #BURCRY

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Pete Shelley is dead. RIP. Saw the buzzcocks twice LIVE in the 1970s. Sound of my youth. What do I get woah oh. What do I get. X Thanks mate. @Buzzcocks #buzzcocks

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

If you’ve ever wondered what face to make when a football club owner tells you he didn’t realise it existed, I reckon I’ve nailed it at 56 seconds. @buryfcofficial

Match of the Day

@BBCMOTD

5 years

Bury 💔 Football Focus on @BBCOne now.

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

So after an interview with Cannon and Ball tonight I had to preview sport with commentary of Morecambe v Newcastle. I said (drum roll) from Cannon and Ball to Morecambe and wye-ayes. 😂😬

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

It was the last ever radio interview with my friend @bowelbabe and I couldn’t say goodbye. ❤️ the nomination is an honour & a vote to make it Radio Times Moment of the Year would be a lovely way to remember Dame Debs. Details here thanks to the You, Me, Big C team x 👇

Mike Holt

@MikeHolt12

1 year

❤️ Our @bowelbabe is nominated for her emotional last ever radio broadcast with @tonylivesey on @bbc5live #youmebigc listeners you can vote here and it only takes a few seconds: @iAmLaurenMahon @blandsteve @al_enty

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

3 years

These. Fingernails.😬

Burnley FC

@BurnleyOfficial

3 years

This. Team. 👊 #LIVBUR | #UTC

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

I’ve since told them there’s only room for one Livesey on this show. Mind you they never listen so why should they start now? 🤦‍♂️

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

4 years

Watch @annaefoster losing it as @tonylivesey 's dogs Ollie and Dolly interrupt 5 Live Drive 🤣🤣🤣 This is why Tony doesn't like working from home... 🐶 Listen via @BBCSounds 📲

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

To EVERYONE who’s been affected by what @JonWalters19 had to say in this emotional interview with me please listen to @bbc5live Drive today. I bumped into him at my gym this morning. The result is a joy.

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

6 years

‘I put up a wall and locked it away’ @BurnleyOfficial forward @JonWalters19 opens up about the death of his mother when he was just 11-years-old Full interview:

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Proud to be asked to open a centre where generations of children will be encouraged to mourn a lost parent in the correct way. It’s so vital and based on response to my @bbc5live series ‘Losing Mum’ it’s something hundreds of thousands of us missed out on.

Helen McVey

@mcveyhc

6 years

Exciting day today @PendlesideHosp for the opening of the new Family Centre. Big thanks to @tonylivesey for opening the centre and to Yorkshire Building Society Foundation Trust for donating £1,000 towards the dedicated space for children and young people.

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

1 year

We’ve been given the honour of naming this beautiful baby girl on ⁦ @bbc5live ⁩ Drive today. Has to begin with a ‘V’. Any suggestions and crucially please tell us why. 🙂

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

It’s on @bbc5live at 3pm. I’m co-hosting with @richardpbacon He’s in LA. I’m in, erm, Salford. That’s showbiz. Oh how Rachael would have laughed. 😊

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

5 years

Today would've been our friend and colleague Rachael Bland's 41st birthday. To continue the amazing legacy she created with #youmebigc , we are launching The Rachael Bland New Podcast Award - a search for new podcasting talent. Find out more here:

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Tony Livesey

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6 years

Attention Messi and Ronaldo. You can find us straight up the UK and first right at Blackburn. 👍 UTC

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

Did I equate it @OwenJones84 ? Or did I say some people might say you’re not elevating the debate.

Owen Jones

@OwenJones84

5 years

I went on @bbc5live earlier and the presenter @tonylivesey said that by describing these fascists as “knuckle-dragging Tommy Robinson supporters” I was comparable to them. This is what we are dealing with in the British media.

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

Footage has emerged of me doing Strictly for Children In Need. 🕺 the tan appears to not reach my chest 🤔

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@tonylivesey

6 years

After singing his name in Athens, proud to voice the tribute to Jimmy McIlroy on Football Focus today. BBC 1 @ 12 noon. UTC #twitterclarets

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

8 years

Warning. Genius at work. I'll let you decide which.

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@tonylivesey

4 years

Can’t believe I just appeared on the big Brexit documentary on BBC2 ..... and ducked!! 😂🤦‍♂️

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@tonylivesey

8 months

So proud to be given the reigns of a You Me Big C for an episode. I’m channeling @Rachael_Hodges and @bowelbabe and talking to the amazing Zara and my big mate Dave ❤️ if you get a chance I’d love you to listen 🙏 x

Mike Holt

@MikeHolt12

8 months

🚨 A new series of #youmebigc legacy podcasts start today with different hosts exploring cancer issues. We are proud @tonylivesey is hosting Ep 1 all ‘About Losing A Parent’ featuring the amazing Zara. Spread the word. ❤️ 🎧 🍏

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

I’d say go with your instincts. 😬

Boothy

@Booster1a

5 years

Is it bad that I find Tony Livesey entertaining?

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@tonylivesey

5 years

Radio 1 Radio 5. Second best result today after beating Norwich 2-0! Top man Jordan. I taught him everything he’s forgotten 😊

Jordan North

@jordannorth1

5 years

This guy gave me my first bit of work experience on the radio, he’s a top bloke and a fellow claret. Always great to bump into him in Burnley @tonylivesey

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

3 years

Fantastic 😍🐶

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Hey. 💪💪💪 your performance is through the roof as I mentioned fri. Tell that cancer to sod off cos we’re a team and it’s NOT invited!!!!

Rachael Bland

@Rachael_Hodges

6 years

NEW BLOG: LIVING ON A PRAYER The cancer is back and all my hopes now rest with a clinical trial run by the amazing team @TheChristieNHS It seems right tell you about this on #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay #ICTD18 #ICTD #cancer #clinicaltrials #youmecigc

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

3 years

Thanks for this boss! 👍 it’s been a hellish but helluva year! It’s all about the whole Drive team and it’s Ed!

Anna Stewart

@annalstew

3 years

It’s @annaefoster and @tonylivesey ’s final show of the year together today. They set out to hold your hands through all this and make you smile through bad times. They’re superb presenters, lovely people and make a really hard job look easy. Here are just a few highlights 👇

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

2 years

Cannot wait for Monday! Hope you’ll all join me and @claremcdonnell1 for a lovely new era on @bbc5live Drive.

Clare McDonnell

@claremcdonnell1

2 years

Anyway. Me,me,me,me,me,me,me. Or, what I learnt from #JohnPeel as a teenage listener. This weeks @RadioTimes "Radioheads" column ahead of me hooking up with @tonylivesey on @bbc5live Drive from Monday x

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@tonylivesey

2 years

❤️

Sarah-Jane Mee

@skysarahjane

2 years

Oh my word @tonylivesey talking to @bowelbabe on @bbc5live right now is so powerful - he’s right even without the millions she’s raising Deborah’s legacy is saving lives #bowelcancer So sensitively handled Tony and thank you for telling her all the things we want her to know! ❤️

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

2 years

Some nights just call for a large one! 😜⚽️😎

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

Forget statues. Not many broadcasters have been immortalised in a model village. 15 years and all 4 inches of me still standing. Who said I wouldn’t have a little success?

Alison Butterworth

@Ali_Butterworth

5 years

@jacquimorley @BBCLancashire @BlackpoolFC Dunno! But they still have @tonylivesey reporting pitch side !! #ThrowBack

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

So NOW you can find out everything I’ve been saying about the inspirational @Rachael_Hodges is true! We’ve had supper and tea together for years on the radio. Tomorrow we breakfast together. X

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

6 years

She makes us think, laugh - and cry 💕 Our @Rachael_Hodges and her podcast #YouMeBigC are back and we can't wait for her to join us tomorrow on #5LiveBreakfast with @rachelburden & @tonylivesey More 👉 Rachael’s blog 👉

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Rachael. I would kill (pun intended) to read a list from my mum you’re preparing for Freddie. To the list of things about you ie brave, inspiring, funny, beautiful (and the rest) I now add wise xx

Rachael Bland

@Rachael_Hodges

6 years

NEW BLOG: TRIAL AND ERROR Finally updated the blog thanks to all the lovely people who answered my instagram swipe up plea! Thank you for following 😘 I'm sorry my CT results aren't more Insta-pretty... #stage4 #clinicaltrial #thedrugsdontwork #terminal #deathjokes

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

Woah lady. I need you sober (for once) when we’re back on @bbc5live Drive! 😝 hear hear to your cheers! X

Rachael Bland

@Rachael_Hodges

6 years

Happy birthday #NHS70 We’ve spent a lot of time together the last 18 months. It’s not gone to plan but I’m still here and you’re still giving me options and most importantly hope. Thank you to each and every person who’s been involved in my care #cancer #thankyouNHS #cheersNHS

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

7 years

How easy is it to create a niche hashtag? Experiment on @bbc5live drive #jacquestati

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@tonylivesey

4 years

☺️

Too far gone

@BuxtonJim

4 years

@tonylivesey you make me laugh time and again between 4&7 weekdays. Your presence is abs priceless and uplifting during these dark days. Thank you so much!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

In these frightening times it’s a challenge and a pleasure to bring sobering news and still keep people smiling 😊

Julie-Ann Adams

@jamiecarra

4 years

@bbc5live May I just say a huge thank you to @tonylivesey and @annaefoster for their Stirling work this week ( and the last few weeks too) ! Its been a joy to listen to and I’ve laughed so much along with every one else ! Love the extra hour on Thursday! Thank you ! #traitor

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

2 years

I’m on the left.

Gigi Salmon

@gigi_salmon

2 years

Last day with @tonylivesey @Wimbledon for @5liveSport join us on semi final day from 1pm 😊🌱🎾

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

5 years

Just put t’kettle on for a Bene ‘n’ hot on match day. Regular ⁦ @bbc5live ⁩ Drive listeners will know it as the Burnley breakfast of champions!! 🤪 hic.

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

My favourite interview on @bbc5live drive this week!!

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

6 years

Staffordshire puppy Ivor is deaf. His new owner has taught him sign language and it’s completely changed his life! 🐶

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

A 5-live fan has turned all the male presenters into women. I’ve still got it. 😉😂😍

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@tonylivesey

5 years

Just getting ready for transfer deadline OB on ⁦ @bbc5live ⁩ Drive. Seems as though ⁦ @petercrouch ⁩ might be on the team!!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

2 years

It was an absolute pleasure you were both brilliant!! 🕺

Project 21

@Project21uk

2 years

Thanks @tonylivesey for our Radio 5 Live interview on World Down's Syndrome Day 💙💛🎧✨️ We had a blast!

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

I was going to emphatically like this but hesitated in case I hurt the end of my finger.

Jim Brown

@findjjb

6 years

Re Neymar "Why can a man have so many tattoos and such a low pain threshold" 😂 Well played @tonylivesey 👏👏👏 #bbcfootball #bbcworldcup #WorldCup #Wimbledon

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

4 years

Such a brave thing for Tommy to do on the very day of his best mate’s death. He speaks so well of Bobby. 🙏

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

4 years

🗣️"I always believe that we were meant to be - and do what we’ve done” Cannon & Ball co-star Tommy Cannon joins @tonylivesey and @cherryhealey to remember and celebrate the late, great Bobby Ball 🎧 Listen in full @BBCSounds

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

6 years

New ⁦ @bbc5live ⁩ photo shoot. Man at C and A. Or man at W and C?

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Tony Livesey

@tonylivesey

2 years

Day one! She needs to know 5 Life is sweet! 🙃

BBC Radio 5 Live

@bbc5live

2 years

Meet the new Drive duo💙 @claremcdonnell1 and @tonylivesey ’s radio relationship officially begins on #ValentinesDay ❤️ What does Clare need to know about life on Drive? And working with @tonylivesey ? Text on 85058 or tweet @bbc5live 🎧Listen to the full show on @BBCSounds

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