After nearly 9 years of martial arts, tonight was the first time I was asked to lead the class for a kata, something I've managed to avoid up to now... And it went really well! 😅

Work life and buying a house means I’ve been busier than ever this year. Today was my first in months that merely involved turning up at a time then got lead around Birmingham to sit around drinking and chatting with mates. No thinking, no proper plans. Nice diversion to the art gallery. Smashing.

I’m on a pub crawl with someone I’ve known for about 10 years and he’s only today told me that he used to supply ironmongery to Pebble Mill.

My day off continues to improve.

My day is improving with a bacon sarnie and Man in a Suitcase.

Set my alarm an hour early on my day off.

“afternoon tea as required” makes me picture tea supplies on-demand to sustain thirsty cast and crew!

Blakes7Bot@blakes7bot.torpidity.net · last wk.

Some detritus from the B7 production archives. #b7bpa

Shall we have another 'Doctor Who Actors in...' thread? Why not! This time it's the James Bond movies I've turned my attention to. As always the focus is on credited cast, but there are some notable uncredited appearances and a few little tangents. So, let's begin...

Ruth Madoc, Les Dawson and Su Pollard enjoying a day on the beach, 1984

I’ve never seen one single clip that captures Britain in the late 70s and early 80s better than this.

archivetvmusings@archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Seaside Special roadshow rolls into Blackpool and Les Dawson is delighted to be there (18th August 1979)

Listened to true crime before bed so obviously dreamt about having to get rid of some bodies in bin liners. There was no blood or gore and I failed, realising ANPR ruled out all my disposal ideas, so turns out I’d be a terrible serial killer. Yay?

Ready to master some plans in Leicester!

Had been really hoping there would be a Gangsters element to this year’s Square Eyes TV Festival, so I’m delighted that these couple of lovely chaps are doing one!

Jon Dear@accordingtojond.bsky.social · 3w ago

Insanely excited to tell you that @worldoftelly.bsky.social and I will be hosting a 50th anniversary celebration of one of TV’s most unique dramas, Philip Martin’s Gangsters, on 8 November with some amazing guests. Part of this year’s Square Eyes TV Festival in (where else?) Birmingham. Do come!

Oh wow. While this might seem like just a fun novelty, it seems to be a very good way to discover interesting films that Netflix et al would rarely shout about.

James@retrojames.bsky.social · 3w ago

Wow! What a difference… Check this out - visit bingebuster.net It lets you walk around a virtual Blockbuster store but the shelves are filled with the latest streaming releases - select one or more platforms. It’s not only cool but also practical: select your show/film and read the synopsis:

My home has acquired its first new appliance! (Many thanks to @dhollingsworth.bsky.social)

My five favourite James Bond movies: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Diamonds Are Forever Live and Let Die The Living Daylights Goldeneye

David G-P@davidjgp1983.bsky.social · 3w ago

My five best James Bond movies: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service From Russia With Love The Living Daylights The Spy Who Loved Me You Only Live Twice

I’ve spent almost every free bit of time over the last week stripping wallpaper, ripping out shelves, carpets and wood, and took a break on 2 evenings by going to the gym. Last night I managed to fit in an episode of Moonlighting. Tonight I took a break from woodchip to tackle anaglypta.

Office juniors stabbing me in the heart again: “What was Woolworths?” 😭

Oh Deborah, do you recall Your house was very small With woodchip on the wall And when I came round to call You dragged me in to help remove this stubborn abomination

Oh Deborah, do you recall Your house was very small With woodchip on the wall And when I came round to call You dragged me in to help remove this stubborn abomination

Uncovered this guy, who resembles me after several hours removing woodchip wallpaper from the kitchen today. Eternally grateful for the practical and moral support of a few mates, who were kept supplied with brews, bacon sarnies, cold drinks and snacks all day.

Treated myself to some fancy chocolate to celebrate my new house. Realised I am just as excited about a vacuum cleaner arriving tomorrow.

On the brand new Trap One🎙Podcast @melvinpena.bsky.social, @hannahcooper.bsky.social, @chrisphnx.bsky.social & @quarkmcmalus.bsky.social trip the first 3 instalments of Circuit Breaker: Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/yck6zk8e Spotify: tinyurl.com/2549w4w3 Podbean: tinyurl.com/yx4wc3zv #DoctorWho

Some fiction alphabetisation, some Doctor Who and TV books are together, but it’s ultimately descended into chaos. My new house will have room for all my books (and DVDs) to be organised nicely.

Immigrant Punk@porcupunk.eurosky.social · last mo.

Enough of the horrors and doom scrolling. Let's talk about something fun. How do you arrange your books?

Had to explain telephone area codes to our office junior after they said “I’ve never used a landline.”

Steve Buscemi 'How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?' Meme

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Series D doesn’t even contain the worst episodes of Blake’s 7.

Blake'S 7 Pathetic Fool

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Anon Opin@anonopin.bsky.social · last mo.

Series 1-3 of Blake's 7 is some of the best and most innovative scifi tv ever made. Astonishing, must-watch stuff. Series 4 is utterly dire and you should definitely not ruin your experience of the show by continuining to watch it beyond the end of series 3.

I’ve had a very successful first weekend as a homeowner. It’s included dealing with lots of filth, satisfyingly tearing stuff out, ‘what does that switch do’ and celebratory drinks, plus recommendations on how to deal with woodchip wallpaper…

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@quiteamess.bsky.social omg more Rossiter goodness

Why Don't YouTube?@whydontyoutube.bsky.social · last mo.

50 YEARS AGO TODAY: Lenard Rossiter is a debt collector/amateur detective in pilot Machinegunner, hired by Nina Baden-Semper to expose Colin Welland for both property corruption and having an affair with councillor's wife Kate O'Mara. Contains "attitudes".

Today I am officially a homeowner.

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