Present when it matters. Invisible when it doesn’t. Capture, don’t create.

Joined November 2023
A PINNED POST ABOUT FUNDING AND WHAT’S NEXT I’ve made the decision to remove my Buy Me a Coffee page. Firstly, I want to thank every single person who has supported me financially. Your generosity has been incredible and I’m genuinely grateful. But I’ve had enough of the grief and accusations of being a “grifter” simply because people have chosen to support my work. Let me make something clear. I actually lost money doing this. Spending over a month in France wasn’t a paid holiday. I still had a mortgage to pay, household bills to cover, a family to support and all the expenses that come with being away for that length of time. The donations helped, absolutely, but they didn’t cover everything. Not even close. And that’s fine. It was my decision to go, my decision to stay and my decision to fund the work. I don’t regret a penny of it. Going forward, I’ll cover what costs I can by selling some of my footage to mainstream media outlets and using the revenue I earn from X. Anything else comes out of my own pocket. And for those wondering, I’m not finished. Far from it. My next trip is already coming up, and I’ll be back on the ground covering and documenting what’s happening, just as I have been. The cameras aren’t being packed away. There’s still a story to tell, and I intend to keep telling it. Now I’d like to ask you to support someone else. Instead of donating to me, please consider donating to John Dabell. I’d absolutely love to see John reach his fundraising target, and with the incredible support I’ve received on here, I genuinely believe we can help him do it. John’s account: Donate here: gofund.me/bb538391 To everyone who has donated, shared my footage, sent messages of encouragement or simply followed along, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I didn’t spend those weeks standing in the dark, getting soaked, threatened and chased around French beaches to make a few quid. I did it because I believed the British public deserved to see what was happening for themselves. I’m not stopping the work. I’m just stopping the donations. For media enquiries, footage licensing or interviews, please contact: 📩 [email protected] And finally, if you were thinking of buying me a coffee, please put that money towards John’s fundraiser instead. Thank you all Adrian xitter.cf/john_dabell?s=11
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Thank you to everyone who has commented or sent private messages following the news of my mother’s passing. I’m not someone who shows a lot of emotion, but I can honestly say the kindness, messages and support have meant more to me than you probably realise. It’s been a massive help during a difficult time, and I’m genuinely grateful. Tomorrow, I’ll be back doing what I do, covering the events in Paris from the ground, starting before the protests begin and documenting how things unfold. My mum was always behind what I do, and I know she’d want me to carry on. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart. Adrian
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An incredible interview and such knowledge from Tony Watched on flight to Paris and well worth a proper watch Men like Tony should be making informed decisions in my opinion
"I Policed the Border for 40 Years - the System is Broken" - Tony Smith CBE youtu.be/lpUVkk2nxhk?is=uV0R… via @YouTube full version of my interview with @triggerpod now out on @YouTube for those interested. We really did used to send them back.
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My mother passed away last night. Pam was an absolute legend of a woman. Strong, fiery, fiercely loyal and standing at just 5ft 1in, she had a personality big enough to make grown men stop and listen. At 45, she found herself rebuilding her life alone, in a new country, with two sons to raise. She didn’t stop. She didn’t complain. She got straight into work and did everything she could to give my brother and me the best life possible. That was my mum. Then, a few years ago, life did what life sometimes does. Two massive strokes changed everything for her. The fiercely independent woman who had overcome so much suddenly faced a battle she couldn’t simply fight her way through. If there’s one lesson I’d like people to take from this, it’s simple. Don’t wait until tomorrow. Make that phone call. Take that trip. Say those words. Spend that time together. Because one day, tomorrow doesn’t come. My wife and daughter were the last of us to see her, and I’m so grateful they got to share a good laugh together, as only three women can. That’s a memory I’ll treasure. And now Paris is calling. Mum was excited about my trip. She followed my work, believed in what I was doing and was always behind me. She knew the risks, but she also knew how much it meant to me and loved watching the videos especially the ones in the sea as she was an avid scuba diver years back So I’ll be going to Paris with a heavy heart, but knowing she’d want me to carry on doing what I love. I love you, Mum.
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the wonderful comments and private messages. They genuinely mean more than you know. My last words to my mother were: “Don’t go anywhere, and I love you.” A joke and a blessing, all in one. I’ve been fortunate enough to say goodbye to my grandfather, grandmother and now my mother before they passed away. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s this. Never pass up the opportunity to tell someone you love them. Yes, I could have been there at the very end, but I was there when it mattered, and she knew how much I loved her. Life is far too short for stubbornness, pride or leaving things unsaid. I’ll be boarding my flight to Paris shortly. Let’s get this done, then I’ll come home and take care of Mum’s funeral and give her the send-off she deserves. She was always behind what I was doing, and I know she’d want me to carry on. Love you, Mum. Adrian
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Paris flights booked Friday to Sunday as my mother has taken a turn for the worse after a long illness that sadly will only have one outcome She’s told me to go but I’ll fly back and then have a few days with her before Calais later in the week Hoping to do a better job than last time Will be posting lots and as it happens All clips will have time and date stamps so you know when they were taken Adrian
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20TH NOVEMBER UK PROTESTS: MY ADVICE? STAY HOME. If the planned protests by the left go ahead, my advice is simple. Do NOT counter-protest. I understand the anger. I understand the temptation to turn up and make your voice heard. But if things turn ugly, you risk being dragged into the fallout, regardless of your intentions. Sometimes the smartest move is knowing when not to get involved. Don’t give anyone the opportunity to turn the situation against you. Just my take on the upcoming protests. Adrian
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The level of violence is shocking and they weren’t even in English waters yet…
“Doctor breaking his Hippocratic oath!” They did not even wait to land on English soil before violence broke out today. The men involved are now in the UK. That should concern people. You can argue about migration policy all day, but footage like this raises serious questions about screening, public safety and who is being allowed into the country. Staying silent does not make the problem disappear. How much more has to happen before people finally accept that this cannot simply be ignored? How many more incidents? How many more warnings? How much more footage? At what point does Britain finally say: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
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PROTESTERS DISPLAY PALESTINIAN FLAGS IN PARIS French protesters displayed Palestinian flags on their phone screens while debating with others at Place de la République in Paris. The exchanges took place in the square on Monday 19th October 2026.
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“Can’t park there” Apologies for the dad joke but I blame @FranklySpeakP and spending too much time with him in Paris last week 😂😂😂
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Next week weather window for crossings along with “Nearly 4,000 migrants waiting to cross to Britain - double the normal amount” -warns border security commander I may drive to Paris this Friday, covering the protest / riots then covering the next crossing window after that in Calais area Let’s see if the 4000 number is accurate or a false flag
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WELCOME TO PARIS — STRAIGHT OFF THE METRO AND INTO CHAOS! POLICE MOVE IN ON PROTESTERS AT RÉPUBLIQUE! What a first impression of Paris! One minute I’m stepping off the Metro, the next I’m walking straight into the middle of a tense confrontation between police and protesters in the heart of the French capital. Are these student protesters making their voices heard, or has something more serious taken over the streets? I didn’t expect to walk straight into this! 📍 Place de la République, Paris 📅 18 October 2026
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PLACE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE, PARIS 18th October into the evening of 19th October 2026. The aftermath of the protests. The defacing of one of Paris’s most recognisable public squares by those who took to the streets to protest. Whatever your cause, does vandalising your own city help your message or simply undermine it? Filmed in Paris, France.
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Lesson least definitely learned from this week After seeing what the medics use in Paris I ordered some of these for next time Always learning from mistakes Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance
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SATURDAY… WHERE NEXT? 🇫🇷 I’m in two minds about where to head this weekend. With unrest spreading across France, there are plenty of cities worth covering. Paris is the obvious choice, but flights aren’t cheap and it’s already crawling with journalists and cameras. I’d rather go somewhere less covered, get on the ground and show what’s actually happening. Where would you like to see me go next? Or have I missed somewhere better? Let me know below.
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Paris, until Saturday. Off to bed. Nothing happening tonight and I’ve got an early start tomorrow. Another protest planned for Saturday, so I’ll most likely be back on Friday. Unfinished business. Au revoir, Paris. For now.
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Quick bite to eat before the curfew kicks in Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance
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🇫🇷 10PM CURFEW AT PLACE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE, PARIS A 10pm curfew tonight as protests continue in the French capital. I’m here on the ground to see what happens when the clock strikes 10. Let’s see how this plays out. 📍 Paris, 19th October 2026
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🇫🇷 FRENCH STUDENTS SING THEIR NATIONAL ANTHEM AT PARIS PROTEST A powerful moment tonight as French students proudly sing La Marseillaise, their national anthem, during protests near Place de la République in Paris. Whatever your politics, there’s something powerful about young people standing together and singing their national anthem. Filmed 19th October 2026.
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Riot ready? Paris edition DVD coming soon Pre orders next week 😂 Featuring @FranklySpeakP
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