I am so sad to tell you that our beloved Archie has walked his last walk. @alicearnold1 and I are broken-hearted but grateful to him for the joy he gave us, the places he took us and the friends he brought us. We miss him so much. RIP Archie 2005-2020
Clare Balding π
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Author and Broadcaster. I love sport, dogs, cats, walking and @alicearnold1. latest book Pastures New coming soon
- I need a hug like this...
- Couldnβt take my eyes off a single moment of that match. What skill, athleticism, courage and calmness under extreme pressure. Great fight from Fernandez but we hail a new champion and letβs savour the star Emma Raducanu. Wonderful #EmmaRaducanu #USOpen
- Wow wow wow. πππ Rachael Blackmore makes history. Fabulous. Always in the right position on Minella Times, jumped beautifully, timed her run perfectly. Absolutely fantastic. #GrandNational
- Thank you for all the lovely messages. Iβm completely blown away and will do my best to live up to the honour. Many congratulations to everyone who has received honours in this very special year. Wishing everyone a fantastic Jubilee weekend. Xx
- Spent the last 5 days walking in Scotland and finally got to places (like Sanna Bay and Iona) Iβd always wanted to visit. Saw sea otters, seals, white deer and a red squirrelβ¦ My word what a good way to restore the soul and refresh the body. #Ramblings
- 1970: Equal Pay Act. 2010: Equality Act. 2020: BBC target. We're standing together to politely suggest they can do better #bbcwomenFemale stars call on BBC 'to sort gender pay gap now' bbc.in/2uLX956
- If you do one thing this morning, please grab your kids, your parents, your partner, your dog, anyone else in the house at 9.30 - sit them down in front of the TV and let them watch the netball final as live. That is top class sport. #CommonwealthGames2018
- Amazingly, over the last couple of months, @alicearnold1 and I have managed to help birth and raise 5 gorgeous kittens who will soon be leaving home. To be fair, Button did most of the work but we got all the fun. From little tiny mole-like babies to beautiful kittens...
- I love Gareth Southgate even more now and I love this #England team. So excited to watch them grow and learn together. Hereβs to the future π₯
- Loving the train manager on @VirginTrains this morning. Heβs just told everyone to take thirty seconds to look out of the window to appreciate the beauty of the countryside covered in snow βbefore we all get cheesed off with itβ
- So chuffed our hockey heroines came to say hello. This is a photo I will treasure #gold
- Very sad it's our last night together in the Velodrome @chrishoy but so excited about Team GB chances #BBCRio2016

















