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@ben_roddy

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Husband, Father and Actor. Agent

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@ben_roddy
Ben Roddy
5 years
It’s a weird time. But I hope you won’t mind if I share some good news with you all. Our second son Rudy Roddy was born on 28th March, and we couldn’t be happier about it. See you all soon hopefully.
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Ben Roddy
11 years
Stan and I are sick of being discriminated against.... http://t.co/tZpuKWYA6V
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Ben Roddy
4 years
I’m a bit worried about my eyesight. ‘Kate, throw the kids in the car I want go for a spin to check if my driving is dangerous....’
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Ben Roddy
5 years
Thanks to everyone who came to Mother Goose and made it such a special year. I’m now going to bed for a week. #marlowepanto @marlowetheatre @pantomimes
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Ben Roddy
11 months
Here we go. Opening night at @marlowetheatre checked in with Dave this morning….
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Ben Roddy
6 years
A fantastic run. 83 shows, 95,000 people. One of the best and loveliest casts I’ve ever worked with.. thank you everyone.... me and Lloyd are hitting the road... @marlowetheatre @pantomimes
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Woke up with this by the bed. Very proud. Thank you @GBPantoAwards for a fantastic evening. Was great to see pantomime celebrated. And to follow in the footsteps of my mate, the great @djwilliamsact .Huge thanks to @pantomimes and the best theatre in the country @marlowetheatre
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Ben Roddy
10 months
It’s genuinely an honour.
@marlowetheatre
The Marlowe Theatre
10 months
Tonight marks @ben_roddy 's 1,000th Marlowe pantomime performance! 🤩 Ben has been a staple of The Marlowe panto for 15 years, and we are so honoured to have the best dame in the business take to our stage year after year 👗 Here's to 1,000 more. After all, it is the law...
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Ben Roddy
4 years
I’m delighted to share this with you all...
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The Marlowe Theatre
4 years
🎄🎭 HUGE PANTO NEWS! 🎄🎭 Will there be a Marlowe panto this year? Oh yes there will! We're so excited to let you know that Nurse Nellie Saves Panto will run from FRI 11 DEC to SUN 3 JAN, with tickets on sale to Marlowe Friends on Mon 12 Oct and on general sale on Thu 15 Oct.
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Ben Roddy
3 years
10 years since the great Dave Lee left us. Miss you mate.
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Ben Roddy
4 years
Stay safe. Happy Christmas. Can’t wait until we can all meet again....X. #itsthelaw #NaturalBeauty #nomakeup @marlowetheatre
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Ben Roddy
4 years
Very sad news. But we will be back x
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The Marlowe Theatre
4 years
It's a sad day as we let you know that we're postponing our pantomime, Jack And The Beanstalk until 2021.
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Ben Roddy
2 years
New headshot. I imagine there will now be a bit of a bunfight for my services. Please guys. One at a time. © Ori Jones
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Ben Roddy
4 years
*self pitying alert.... One of the toughest things about being an actor in all this is that the most important job has always been the next one. And right now most of us have absolutely no idea when that will be.... Apologies. I’ll buck up tomorrow.
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Ben Roddy
6 years
Really wish I’d done a less smug face.
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Ben Roddy
6 years
Happy @panto_day everyone! From all @marlowetheatre !! X
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Ben Roddy
4 years
Today is going to be weird #haventhadboxingdayoffin23years
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Ben Roddy
2 years
A very happy new year to you all…. From us Roddys. We hope 2023 brings you loads of good things. X
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Ben Roddy
4 years
Guys.... THIS IS A PANCAKE. I don’t know what those big stacks of fluffy things covered in blueberries are.
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Ben Roddy
8 years
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Ben Roddy
5 years
There is a certain sadness to going through the address book for Christmas cards... old friends who I don’t see enough. And those not with us any more. Merry Christmas all.
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Ben Roddy
5 years
Here we go!! Our biggest and best panto yet!!!
@EvolutionProdUK
Evolution Productions
5 years
Our marvellous @marlowetheatre #MotherGoose cast getting EGGcited for this season already! Get crackin' and book now! @DrRanj @jennarusselluk @ben_roddy @lloydhollett @MarcPickering @TrinaHill_
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Ben Roddy
4 years
It’s Christmas! Do you want to watch this years @marlowetheatre panto for free..? Gratis? Gratuito? Course you do...
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The Marlowe Theatre
4 years
🎁🎄 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 🎄🎁 Watch our fun-sized panto at home for FREE! That's right, if you can't come to The Marlowe panto, The Marlowe panto will come to you! Register today!
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Ben Roddy
5 years
About time too.
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Kentish Gazette
5 years
Panto dame 'recognised as candidate' after spoof election video
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Last one. I promise!!😉
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Evolution Productions
7 years
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Panto haircut.....
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Ben Roddy
10 months
Happy @panto_day everybody! Loads of love to all my mates heroically turning out 13 shows a week at beautiful theatres all over the country!
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Ben Roddy
5 years
Get them while they are hot!!!
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The Marlowe Theatre
5 years
To celebrate @ben_roddy 's 10th #marlowepanto , we've come up with a drink in his honour! The Ben Hot Roddy is available in our Green Room.
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Ben Roddy
4 years
I got my covid result just now. 9 days after I had the test at a drive-through centre. Fortunately it was negative. Just imagine how long we’d be waiting if it wasn’t world class....
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Ben Roddy
2 years
What a cast!
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The Marlowe Theatre
2 years
Are you ready for the pantomime of your dreams? ✨ #MarlowePanto 🎟 -
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Ben Roddy
6 years
Best birthday present by a long way... Stan winning man of the match at Sunday morning footy...Get in son.
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Ben Roddy
4 years
Nearly ready canterbury!! See you on stage!!! #marlowepanto @marlowetheatre
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Ben Roddy
3 years
The Marlowe is a special place full of brilliant people. As well as coproducing the best panto in the country, without them we would not have been able to stage ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ in Westgate Gardens last summer.. this is well deserved…
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The Marlowe Theatre
3 years
We’re delighted to announce that we've won Theatre Of The Year at this year’s #TheStageAwards ! 🍾 In a challenging year for the sector, we’re proud that our work in supporting artists, audiences and the communities of Kent is being celebrated. @TheStage
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Ben Roddy
5 years
I really LOVE my AirPods but I’m sick of losing them... check out my new handy design.. looks GREAT and only costs pennies.... just wish you didn’t need to recharge them all the time... #design #wirelesstechnology
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Ben Roddy
9 years
Panto in numbers. 1 fantastic cast, 83 shows, 913 costume changes, 3486 fish puns, 96,000 audience members. Unquantifiable pride.
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Ben Roddy
8 years
Team. I'm producing a play in Eastbourne this summer. It's @DDForDinner . Do us a fave guys, follow and retweet the blinking flip out of it!x
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Ben Roddy
9 months
I feel like parking should be free for people while they give blood in Canterbury.
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Ben Roddy
7 years
New headshots.. *lights pipe, puts feet up and waits for phone to ring....
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Ben Roddy
7 years
It's with great sadness that I announce the retirement of my dame boots. they lasted 6 fine years. I'm sending them to Brindsworth house.
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Ben Roddy
3 years
Dreamteam....
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The Marlowe Theatre
3 years
🎄 Panto Announcement 🎄 Strictly Come Dancing and West End Star Joanne Clifton will be joining the cast of this year's panto Jack And The Beanstalk! #MarlowePanto
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Ben Roddy
4 years
I know I’ve banged on about this a lot. But for good reason. Free until midnight tonight.... spend the joy.
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The Marlowe Theatre
4 years
LAST CHANCE TO WATCH! Today's your last chance to stream our fun-sized pantomime, completely free-of-charge. It's been such a joy to see so many of you enjoy our special Christmas gift over the Christmas period. Thanks so much for your support. 🎁
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Ben Roddy
6 years
League Leaders are currently.. Liverpool. Leeds. Luton. Lincoln. Oh and the National League Leaders are... Leyton Orient. Leicester City only other team beginning with L.... Well I think it’s weird. Anyone would think I was supposed to be doing my tax return.
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Ben Roddy
8 years
Miss this bunch
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Ben Roddy
7 years
We are all pretty proud of this. 100,000 people (and counting)!
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The Marlowe Theatre
7 years
This years Panto, Peter Pan, has been seen by more than 100,000 people, making it a record breaker. We couldn't have done it without you so a massive thank you to everyone who has come to see it and is still to see it. We only have 6 shows left 😲 so, don't miss it!
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Ben Roddy
4 years
Guys. I’m only telling you this because I love you. Left over Christmas pud mixed in with vanilla ice cream and refrozen... is absolutely magic. It’s almost the best thing that’s happen this year.
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Have some respect you two. That's my effing sandal.
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Ben Roddy
11 years
Be afraid.... Be very afraid.... http://t.co/EZm1qX00de
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Ben Roddy
8 years
Panto done. I'm going to miss that lot.
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Ben Roddy
6 years
Brilliant afternoon seeing the premier of #Astonishing on @pandocruises ..... it’s a phenomenal show, well done to all concerned, especially @StephenMulhern @Jonny_Wilkes
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Ben Roddy
4 years
Saturday morning swim....
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Ben Roddy
9 years
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Ben Roddy
1 year
Pickled the small onions from the allotment this morning, and baked a loaf. Can you tell I’m unemployed….
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Ben Roddy
6 years
It is a truth universally acknowledged that there are few things in life as uncomfortable as a...
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Ben Roddy
8 years
Deal lights switch on! Thank you all for coming #morethanapanto @marlowetheatre @StephenMulhern @lloydhollett if you spot yourself. Retweet!
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Ben Roddy
8 years
Here we go.....
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Ben Roddy
5 years
I’m going to miss this place.
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Ben Roddy
5 years
Should just about do me the year.
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Ben Roddy
2 years
Looking forward to catching up with old friends and fellow nominees at the UK Panto Awards tonight… see you all there… #UKPAPantoAwards @TrafTheatre @pantomimes @marlowetheatre
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Ben Roddy
3 years
Ok.... he may be the one of the greatest novelists ever to write in the English language... but can he do 3 shows on a Saturday? Can he take a custard pie? HAD HE EVER EVEN HEARD OF THE BENCH ROUTINE??? Vote Roddy...
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The Marlowe Theatre
3 years
2 - Charles Dickens vs Ben Roddy
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Ben Roddy
10 years
I love it that in France the 50 shades of Grey film has been given a 12 certificate. (Gallic shrug and lights another Gauloises....
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Go-pro action from the synchronised swimming routine!!! @pantomimes @lloydhollett
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The Marlowe Theatre
7 years
A dames-eye view of the sync swimming routine! What? You haven't seen it yet? what are you waiting for? #ticketsstillavailable #peterpan
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Ben Roddy
2 years
18% of uk families are now in fuel poverty. 18%. This should be a source of National shame.
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Ben Roddy
5 years
Tomorrow we open this... and I couldn’t be more excited. In awe of this wonderful company of creatives. #RSCVenice
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Ben Roddy
11 months
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Ben Roddy
8 years
Amazing turn-out at the Canterbury lights! @pantomimes @marlowetheatre thanks all for coming!
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Ben Roddy
4 years
Pulled up outside our house after camping trip and turned off engine. One for all you statistically unlikely binary fans out there...
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Ben Roddy
6 years
Twitter. NEVER get a train from Grantham to Skegness. I don’t care how much a cab is, get one. You’ll thank me... you are very welcome.
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Ben Roddy
13 years
Can't believe it... First Whitney Houston, now that bloke from steps... http://t.co/7MYuBbLQ
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Ben Roddy
5 years
Just shelled a walnut whole. WHOLE. #InYourFaceWonkaSquirrels
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Ben Roddy
2 years
Literally 10 times better than the real thing…
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James Spackman
2 years
Massive jubilee curmudgeon though I am, I was *astounded* by our wonderful neighbour Steve's home made Red Arrows ...
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Textbook #pantoday for me today... 2 show day with Stans nativity in between.... happy PANTO DAY all.
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Ben Roddy
5 years
Thank you @cerisepea for this absolutely beautiful card. You are quite brilliant.... I’m very touched x @marlowetheatre #marlowepanto
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Ben Roddy
4 years
Don’t forget. If you’ve not watched it yet. Our Christmas pressie to you.... it’s free!
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Ben Roddy
5 years
Yes. Yes it is. We are absolutely delighted to working with this fabulous theatre again...
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Harrogate Theatre
5 years
#HTRep is back for 2020. 👇We're thrilled to announce this years plays👇
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Ben Roddy
8 years
The hilarious farce I'm bringing to @marlowetheatre Book now!! Don't Dress For Dinner | What's On | Marlowe Theatre
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Ben Roddy
6 years
We are really delighted to be presenting this... plays announced really soon!
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Harrogate Theatre
6 years
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're bringing Rep back to #Harrogate #Theatre this autumn! Read all about it, right here: #repertory #3plays3weeks1company #excited @P_Stew_ @PhilLowe555
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Ben Roddy
9 years
it's @panto_day and it would be remiss of me not to show you the lady who makes it happen! My amazing dresser Liz!
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Ben Roddy
8 years
At the @AbFabMovie premiere .... Kate's just seen the krankies... Delighted....
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Ben Roddy
7 years
It's the costa del Dorset for me...
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Ben Roddy
6 years
Who says you can’t have a shower after a knee op....
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Ben Roddy
8 years
Hello new followers! Happy Boxing Day! I'm coming back to Canterbury in a brilliant play in May! Book here!!
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Ben Roddy
5 years
After the glorious England game last night my football mad 7 year old son and I went out into the garden and played cricket until it went dark. I really wish all England games were on free-to-air tv..... @ICC @ECB_cricket
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Ben Roddy
6 years
Good morning. @P_Stew_ and I, not content with being the two finest actors who have EVER existed, have decided to create what will no doubt become the best production co in ALL OF HISTORY. Follow @_philandben_ and be part of the revolution... (by which I mean, read our tweets)
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Ben Roddy
10 years
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Ben Roddy
3 years
Starting next week! The hilarious ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’ in Westgate Gardens Canterbury! Starring the magnificent @LucyTrodd and the utterly splendid @JTynanMoss and, well, me! Don’t just sit there... BOOK SOME TICKETS PRONTO!!
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Marmalade Monday.
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Last week of @DontDressforDin tour @YvonneArnaud guildford. and the auditorium is AIR CONDITIONED. what other reason do you need to come!!
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Ben Roddy
3 years
Growing parsley. Didn’t have enough pots. I moved the new shoots to the pots I had and threw the others away. On the left are the ones on I’ve been caring for really carefully for 2 weeks, taking outside in the day then in at night. On the right are the ones I chucked in the bin.
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Ben Roddy
8 years
10.06am on @panto_day and I am like a coiled spring... happy Panto day all.....
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Thanks Royston!
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Royston
7 years
Cartoon for @KentishGazette on Canterbury pantomime dame @ben_roddy who is injured. #TheShowMustGoOn Story here:
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Ben Roddy
5 years
#weegranny made me feel quite a lot better.
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islaanne🌛
5 years
Got this update from my wee granny😢 93 and still going strong ❤️
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Just bumped into Mr Maker! He's here at Eastbourne Hippodrome on the 2nd June!! You lucky people!!!
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Ben Roddy
7 years
Took Stan to his first football match today at @Official_ITFC .We lost 3-1. I think it's important to start as you mean to go on.
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Ben Roddy
6 years
It’s that time of year again....
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Ben Roddy
4 years
@prodnose The segue from ‘God is Love’ to ‘Mercy Mercy Me’ is transcendental...
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Ben Roddy
6 years
Right footballing gods. I’m taking my 7 year old son to see @IpswichTown for the 4th time. He’s not seen a win yet. Help me out. This constant losing in the cold is not helping with the indoctrination process.
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Ben Roddy
1 year
Very proud to be Captain of Kent Cricket Community Trust with my great mate Phil!
@KentCricketCT
Kent Cricket Community Trust
1 year
KCCT is delighted to announce our trust Captains, @ben_roddy @Phil Gallagher. It is great to have Ben and Phil on board supporting the trust and its programmes. further details can be found at #community #bringingpeopletogether
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