Derek Riddell @derek_riddell Twitter profile

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

1 year

"Once more unto the breach,dear friends,once more"! It's going to be emotional ,in many ways, for all involved with #HappyValley Thanks for your staggering support of this special show x

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1 year

Just fantastic that so many people are buzzing with anticipation for this. A privilege and a joy to be asked back for the final hurrah and to be,once again,overawed by this lovely lady's extraordinary talent .Enjoy! x

Happy Valley

@happyvalleybbc

1 year

Tonight’s the night👀👮🏼‍♀️ #HappyValley 3 is back. 9pm, BBC One.

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@derek_riddell

1 year

Just want to say thanks for all your lovely #HappyValley comments.Really incredible the reaction to the first episode and to see how.much the show is loved .Fantastic that so many are discovering it for the first time as well.Let's see what tomorrow brings...😱

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 years

Stock the supermarker shelves with that tracing paper stuff we had to wipe with at school in the 70's.Nobody'll be rushing back for that .I'm in my 50's and my arse has only just recovered

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@derek_riddell

1 year

Remembering when I was married to Claire the traitor! #AConfession #ITV #HappyValley

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@derek_riddell

5 months

I have been very fortunate in my career but since leaving drama school( a long time ago!) I've wanted to work in this building. Today it finally happened and it was a joy.Great cast,great play Day 1 of rehearsals #TilltheStarsComeDown @NationalTheatre

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@derek_riddell

1 year

There were loads of teachers in my family.Solidarity with them all as they strike today....apart from Mr Hepworth

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@derek_riddell

4 years

Reckon that would have been a fun evening

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@derek_riddell

5 years

A few years ago I was really privileged to be involved in @spiceyw 's Happy Valley. Tonight I' get to be in another one of her brilliant creations #GentlemanJack .I also got to wear this hat and look weirdly at Katherine Kelly #BBCONE 9pm

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@derek_riddell

4 years

Lest we forget..

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

1 year

Just brilliant

Kieran Hodgson

@KieranCHodgson

1 year

A little treat for fans of #HappyValley Bad TV Impressions: Happy Valley Series 3 SPOILERS! #comedy #impressions #justabitoffun @BBCOne

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

What a puerile shitshow of a country we've become.

Faisal Islam

@faisalislam

7 years

Wow. PM suggests that Brussels trying to interfere with the election:

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@derek_riddell

2 years

Just as I was about to go to drama school I saw @cononeilluk in Blood Brothers at the Kings in Glasgow. I loved his performance so much I wrote to him to ask if he had any advice for a newbie.He v.kindly wrote back and we met up. Yesterday, 35yrs later,we acted together...joyous

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

2 years

Me waiting for all the sapphic appreciation coming Captain Sutherland's way over the next few weeks ! #GentlemanJack

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

"It's good to be the king!" #Gunpowder tonight BBC1.Hope you enjoy Photographer : @Markgatiss

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@derek_riddell

1 year

Yet another tragic example of why we need more Alien Lifeform Liaison Officers on the streets.Wouldn't have happened in Todmorden.

Brian Krassenstein

@krassenstein

1 year

BREAKING: The United States Air Force has just has shot down another UFO over Lake Huron. I think we can all agree that further details should be provided to the American people soon. Thank you to those protecting our nation.

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 years

I'm.gonna watch this every day of the Corona virus lockdown.The choice of words ?the phrasing, the variation in pitch..theatrical gold

Andrej

@AndrejNkv

4 years

We all need a bit of levity at the moment - what's your favourite video on the whole internet? You know, the one you go back to when you need cheering up... I'll start:

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

5 years

Quick reminder of how ecstatic these two were the day after the referendum.The joy of victory in their little faces.. #Voteleaveliars

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

Overwhelmed by the love for #The Missing tonight .Thank you for all your lovely comments and thanks for coming on the journey with us xx

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

3 years

My dad's funeral today.Just want to say thanks for all your kind messages and to @saintmirrenfc and @OfficialBRFC for their lovely tributes to him

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

2 years

"I'll get you Lister!" #GentlemanJack finale

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@derek_riddell

6 months

Used to love I'm a Celeb but won't be watching. As if Matt Hancock wasn't bad enough.Really disappointed in Ant and Dec allowing themselves to be associated with this loathesome grifter. Pretty sure they could have said stopped it.

Kath 💙🙀🇪🇺✊🏾

@KathyBurke

6 months

Happy #ImACeleb day.

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 years

Pretty sure a huge swathe of the public don't realise just what dire straits the arts are in. There are SO many reasons that make it incredibly difficult for tv/film and theatre to get back to some kind of normality. You may not think its vital but you'll miss it when its gone

Simone Pereira Hind

@SimonePereiraHi

4 years

Good but depressing article on the state of the film industry. We need to keep the pressure up. The government's new film production guidelines risk massive damage to UK industry

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

6 years

Quite a few people on here involved with Scottish theatre will have known or worked with my mum, Hope Ross I'm sad to say she left us on Wednesday Its because of her I'm an actor ,I owe her so much and I will miss her even more xxx

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

5 years

@HenryNewman Are you high?

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@derek_riddell

1 year

Sitting in The Scotia Bar in Glasgow."Stuck in the Middle with You" comes on.Big smile crosses my face as I imagine Gerry Rafferty and Billy Connolly drinking,laughing and playing here many ,many years ago

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@derek_riddell

4 years

All you need to know really

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

1 year

Will be having a chat on the sofa with @Schofe and @hollywills later today about all things Happy Valley . #ThisMorning

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

2 years

So .."here's the petition if u fancy signing .Yours George McKay Sutherland"

stef 🫶🏻 inanotherworld

@slr2889

2 years

I know how you can make it up to us @derek_riddell ! Please help us #SaveGentlemanJack 🙏🏻🎩 by sharing this petition Thank you! @HBO @BBC @LookoutPointTV @hbomax #GentlemanJack

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@derek_riddell

1 year

I'd quite like Catherine sitting next to Jess on the Labour benches encouraging her to shout "twats!" across the chamber every 5mins #CatherineCawoodmpfortheHappyValley

Jess Phillips MP

@jessphillips

1 year

Moves a bill in parliament that a week is too long to wait for Happy Valley.

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@derek_riddell

1 year

Enough already...watch #HappyValley instead . Much better, less repetitive dialogue

ITV

@ITV

1 year

“The door is always open.” Prince Harry sits down for an exclusive interview with Tom Bradby this Sunday at 9pm on ITV1. Harry: The Interview | Watch on ITV1 or stream on ITVX at 9pm on Jan 8. @tombradby #ITV #ITVX

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@derek_riddell

2 years

This I didn't know

Radio Times

@RadioTimes

2 years

#GentlemanJack creator says BBC "up for" renewing show but needs new partner

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

Truly disgusting .No clue,no plan

Faisal Islam

@faisalislam

7 years

Here's the video of the Benn/Davis exchange on No Deal Brexit - tariffs, health cards etc, that I was tweeting about

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@derek_riddell

6 years

Haven't seen them since 1986. Amazing show.Brian and Roger have still got it and Adam Lambert's voice is just fucking extraordinary. Freddie would have been proud #02 London

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 months

My nephew Aiden.Just an awful,awful loss for all who knew him.He was such a lovely boy.

Edinburgh Live

@EdinburghLive_

4 months

Tributes paid to talented East Lothian sportsman following tragic sudden death

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

3 years

For those who knew him, were taught by him at Eastwood,Hillpark or Eastbank or who simply saw him play...Sleep well Dad xx

Berwick Rangers

@OfficialBRFC

3 years

💛 | The club were saddened to hear of the passing of Ian Riddell, a member of the Berwick team that famously beat Rangers in the Scottish Cup back in 1967. Everybody at the Football Club would like to pass on our sincere condolences to Ian’s family.

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

6 years

Wrap for me today on #Shetland Thank u @djhenshall @mark_bonnar @AtotheOD @IsabelleSieb and @davykane for a wonderful ,fun time xx

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@derek_riddell

1 year

Wholeheartedly agree with @jginorton .Fergus is one of the best

James Norton

@jginorton

1 year

Fergus is one of the best directors I’ve worked with. The next few episodes are insane!!

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

6 years

The past couple of months have been ridiculously shit but being on the Shetland Isles is an incredible tonic #justwhatIneeded

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

3 years

Think I'm gonna try and leave Twitter for a substantial period of time. It has become an addiction and mental health wise Ithink the negatives are outweighing the positives at the moment. No idea if I'll manage but we'll see! Laters x

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@derek_riddell

5 months

@memorialdevice @LadyLiminal1 @simon_begg @Sillytees @PinkFuzz @lunedelapins @StubboP @retrobike_c16 @Scott83355102 @coulshall_danny @dannyrgilbert @oftheVotadini @SurmanDave @nwScotty @mclellanjamie @thatsnicethatis @David_Bagnall67 Judging by the comments this may be the most prestigious thing ever bestowed upon me.I am delighted to be a member of this club despite being absolutely clueless on house rules , duties and responsibilities .Thank you

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

2 years

#GentlemanJack

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@derek_riddell

2 years

Wow indeed.!Very impressive campaigning by all involved

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 years

So predictable @BorisJohnson hasn't condemned Trump.Another coward with no principles

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

Delicious

Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓

@MichaelRosenYes

7 years

BBC News - Queen's Speech 2017: Boris Johnson struggles in interview

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

2 years

A year on from my dad passing ,playing 18 holes with friends and family and scattering his ashes at one of his favourite places. @ErskineGolfClub

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

You let somebody out of your sight for a minute...

Morrisons

@Morrisons

7 years

Check out 'Lucy' in our Christmas TV advert finding #TheMissing cranberry sauce... ;)

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 years

Rather than going to the supermarket my better half has decided we're gonna eat all the stuff that's been hanging about in the freezer and cupboards. Can't wait for my cream of Anchovies ,Absinthe and Galliano soup tomorrow

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@derek_riddell

2 years

Searching for younger photos of myself for tv show and have stumbled across my Jesus/Barry Gibb period.If I remember correctly snap taken by @CarlaTMendonca !

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

Whatever you think of Corbyn,this is what it's about tomorrow.She doesn't deserve your vote.She couldn't even be bothered to talk to you

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

1 year

Love Eric.Shared many special times while filming Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack.He hasn't written, called...nothing😭

Holdsworth House

@HoldsworthHotel

1 year

For all those saying they wished they'd seen Eric in the background of the #HappyValley filming, he's says he'll audition for a spin-off version 'Happy Catty'

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

After ep5 changed my profile bio to include "power tool enthusiast".Got followed by these guys😄 #The Missing

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 years

Yes, we must not "move on" or we are finished. They will be able to do and say anything

Otto English

@Otto_English

4 years

They want everyone to shut up about Cummings because they want him to stay and they want to get away with it. Now is the very moment that pressure should be highest. Media has an absolute duty not to let it drop.

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 months

Had a great time with the fab cast and crew on this last year in Glasgow.Starts the 'morra at 9!

HTM Television

@HTMTelevision

8 months

Our new crime thriller PAYBACK airs on ITV1 Wednesday 4th October at 21:00 and will be available as a series on ITVX. Starring Morven Christie, Peter Mullan, Prasanna Puwanarajah and Derek Riddell, written by Debbie O’Malley. @itv

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

8 years

So let me get this right.Boris lies,screws the country,runs away when it all falls apart and then gets a promotion?What a fucking disgrace

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

3 mins to go....What's great is I haven't seen it either!Enjoy x #TheMissing

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

2 years

This week ,1 year and 2 months after we got gazumped( 1st World problems I know) my family and I are in a new house .Finally,all of our belongings out of storage but the best bit is...NORTH LONDON GREEN PARAKEETS IN A TREE NEXT TO THE BOTTOM OF MY GARDEN ON A DAILY BASIS!

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

3 years

And still they come.The fucking Johnson apologists.Staggering number of women in there as well .HE'S A TWO TIMING, OUT OF HIS DEPTH, CLUELESS FUCKING CHANCER for fuck's sake.What does it take?

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@derek_riddell

4 years

2 days ago I was doing research for a play I was about to start rehearsing. Today I've made a Victoria Sponge and painted some skirting boards before 11am.I must be ill.

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

6 years

Shot my final scene today. A joy from start to finish. David Yates - an incrediblel director and huge thanks @jk_rowling !

Fantastic Beasts

@FantasticBeasts

6 years

In one year, return to the Wizarding World with Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. #MagicInProgress #FantasticBeasts

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@derek_riddell

10 years

Adrian Chiles, so dull he's managed to empty Copacabana beach

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

2 years

The Kelly has spoken. It will come to pass..

Lorraine

@reallorraine

2 years

Let’s #SaveGentlemanJack - it worked for #StarTrekTOS

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

3 years

FUCK ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #Scotland

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

C'mon.NO ONE likes a cold caller when they're trying to get the kids to bed. #The Missing

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

1 year

@Damian_Barr Thank you so much Damien. To be fair when you're acting with the legend that is Sarah Lancashire naturalism comes a whole lot easier!Hope you keep enjoying

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

My dad played in the 's us at a lovely dinner put on by @OfficialBRFC last week to celebrate it

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 years

If you loved The Book Group you'll enjoy this .It was wonderful to work with Annie Griffin and @DameDeniseMina again. In England you'll be able to watch on iplayer's BBC Scotland channel on the night or on catch up

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

3 years

Worst self tape of the year.Had the luxury of 2 people to read in . Absolutely no excuse for shoddy work like this. Fail to prepare,prepare to fail

shaheen baig casting

@sbaigcasting

3 years

Keep thinking about Matt Hancock’s atrocious audition. Spectacular

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@derek_riddell

6 years

Thank you for all your kind messages and for your memories of mum.She would be really chuffed to know how much you all thought of her and it means a lot to me xxx

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

5 years

As an adult is there anyone that can make you feel guiltier than a dental hygienist?

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 years

Ffs young people!.This is the most important election of my lifetime .I'll be alright whatever happens but it's my children's and your future I'm worried about.Dont let the liars cheat you out of all the opportunities my generation have enjoyed.Please register and vote

UK House of Commons

@HouseofCommons

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📢 Attention students! 📢 – Only 68% of 20–24 year olds and 66% of 18–19 year olds are registered to vote – It takes 5 mins – The deadline is 23.59 tonight! – You can register to vote at both your uni and home address, but you can only cast one vote

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@derek_riddell

10 years

I 've NEVER been in a prog that has had the country talking like #Happy Valley..Thank you for your support of proper,quality,challenging tv

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@derek_riddell

5 years

@realjuliegraham @CHIMPSINSOCKS Next week: JRD" So, lots of meetings coming in as usual?" AGENT"No John ....all gone a bit quiet" JRD"That's weird" AGENT."........mm"

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 years

Maybe tell him to go fuck himself?

Brexitshambles

@brexit_sham

4 years

Brexiteer Arron Banks demands parliament shows him the Russia report before publication; such a legal letter could lead to further delays of the publication, which was due to be published this week before Parliament enters its Summer recess on Wednesday.

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

A bit excited to be involved in this I can tell you .And that's about all I can tell you !

Wizarding World

@wizardingworld

7 years

Among a handful of new character announcements, Nicolas Flamel will appear in the new Fantastic Beasts film!

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@derek_riddell

6 years

Me and the @BigTomD and @Laucheckley giving it #ActionTeam

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

5 months

This is so sad.Possibly the loveliest person I've ever worked with.Go well Brigid .You will be missed

Memorial Device

@memorialdevice

5 months

RIP 🙏

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

2 years

As one door opens another...☹

anne choma

@AnneChoma

2 years

Sorry @derek_riddell - not looking good for you! Two letters from 1831 on the signing of the marriage deed between Elizabeth Walker and Captain Sutherland. Ouch… @SearchingForAnn #GentlemanJack

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@derek_riddell

4 years

Merry Christmas to all.I seem to have stumbled into a beautiful white one #Avoriaz

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

5 years

I want my country back ...from the liars,the cheats,the multi millionaires,the racists,the bigots,the little Englanders,the Sun,the Daily Mail,the Express and the people who never go anywhere #VoteTactically

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@derek_riddell

2 years

I dont think there's ever been a time when the country needed a general election as badly as it does now.Enough is enough

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@derek_riddell

2 years

#GJ

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

2 years

For all you climate change deniers,I have arrived in Glasgow and it's sunny.

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@derek_riddell

4 years

Remember!

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@derek_riddell

2 years

Currently in a pub ,by myself,sitting at a table ,below the TV. Football on.Everybody looking in my direction.Very unsettling #schoolboyerror

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

8 years

"Up to something shifty? Who? Us? Nah,you got the wrong guys mate." #Undercover

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

2 years

The only good things to have happened in this country today are the birth of the words Trussterfuck and Kwasikame.Keep up the good work GB

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

7 years

Just about bloody killed me

Radio Times

@RadioTimes

7 years

Actor Derek Riddell managed to keep his part in #TheMissing VERY secret...

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

4 years

Government will be raging that only one fifth of people think it's safe to open schools on 1st June. Looking forward to them telling us we're using too much common sense by the end of the week

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

8 months

if you liked the 1st series I think this one might be even better

Bespoke

@Bespoke_Voices

8 months

Bespoke's @derek_riddell returns as Richie Gulliver in season 2 of Crime, now available on @ITVX 📺

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@derek_riddell

4 years

This is the guy who said he was still gonna go down the pub and whose son knowingly shook hands with infected patients.,So tired of him and his fucking family

Nick Robinson

@bbcnickrobinson

4 years

Boris Johnson’s father Stanley tells @BBCr4today that the PM now needs to rest & that becoming ill has "served an amazing purpose in that it's got the whole country to realise this is a serious event".

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@derek_riddell

6 years

The most fun I've had on a film set.Ever. .

British Comedy Guide

@BritishComedy

6 years

Spy spoof comedy series 'Action Team' launches on ITV2 on Monday with a double-bill. More info & trailer:

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

6 years

Sure I've seen that school somewhere before...

Fantastic Beasts UK

@BeastsMovieUK

6 years

#WandsReady ! #FantasticBeasts : The Crimes of Grindelwald arrives in cinemas November 16.

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@derek_riddell

4 years

@HolyroodLiam First investigation.A body found right in the middle, cut in half, wearing Rangers top but Celtic shorts and socks.Weird,spooky...possibly unrealistic

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Derek Riddell

@derek_riddell

1 year

Bingeing #LockwoodandCo on Netflix Smart,funny and scary, great central performances and just to make it even better "Party Fears Two" by The Associates on the soundtrack

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@derek_riddell

4 years

This really is top notch naughty improv Not many people would have been able to get through this.A great day on set I'd imagine

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@derek_riddell