Writer/Researcher, author, Steptoe & Worzel fangirl, contributor to BFI & a book on Nigel Kneale's 'Beasts', horror, vintage Brit TV & film.
Liverpool, England
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Addresses in old shows that don't exist. #1
Flat 17,
23 Summerglen Avenue
London
SW7
From Tales of the Unexpected
Episode - 'A Man With a Fortune' nitter.cf/CeeChampion/status/113β¦
M.R James as a specialist subject on Mastermind! π€πͺ¦π»
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So, bear with me (no pun intended).π»
I acquired one set about 8 years ago, the 2nd around 3 years ago, the 3rd (eek!) today.
This is a mixture of my collector mania & my autism special interest.π
This is my fave era of Paddington.
Will I ever use the stationery?
Hell no!
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Have you ever met a vampire?
The Grey Lady Cometh...
#risingdamp
I agree! Blu ray needed!
I would have loved Hywel Bennett in the Simon Ward role. But, it's still a great film! π€
Wednesday night (short) viewing:
The Cicerones (2002)
Adapted from the
Robert Aickman story. Starring @Markgatiss and directed by
@dysonjeremy
Very, very creepy. πΉ
Hey ghouls! π€
Channel 5.
Halloween.
9.15-10.40pm
A new documentary about Ghostwatch! π»
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Suitably haunting for October - @forteantimes have spoilt us. π»
I'm cozying up in the storm and reading with a cuppa. βοΈ
Bring back the 'Fireside Issue'! π₯
Armchair theatre... A cosy "Fireside Issue" of @RadioTimes from 50 years ago. The clever, Droste effect or mise en abyme illustration comes from the pen of Peter Brookes.
A pair of chocolate dolls from 1923 - found in a drawer by auctioneer - Charles Hanson.
Truly May Morrison window display worthy! πͺπ«
Anthony Newley *klaxon*.
I can't understand why he isn't so much more lauded.
The songs he wrote alone!
Six-part series The Strange World of Gurney Slade began on ITV #OTD in 1960. @networktweets released a fabulous Blu-ray of the show in 2020. @RadioTimes
Happy birthday, homeboy π₯³
Celebrating Leonard today, on what would have been his 100th birthday.
Where's the handle?
#leonardrossiter #risingdamp
They're celebrating National Apple Day today on Summerisle. Although their harvest failed so they're coming up with a plan...ππ
Very happy post day π¦π
- A 1980's Orville mug.
- Halloweird - edited by Johnny Mains. π
@BL_Publishing
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WIN NIGHT OF THE DEMON ANNIVERSARY EDITION 666/2000
It has been unavailable for eight years. But now, our legendary Limited Edition Blu-ray release of NIGHT OF THE DEMON has been resurrected!
RT this post for a chance to WIN copy number 666/2000.
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If you missed out on @indicatorseries original limited edition Night of the Demon.... they are releasing a 10th anniversary edition! Only 2000 copies. I can't recommend it enough! (I'm not on commission!).
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I don't know about you, but I would have tuned in to a show called SLEEPING ROUGH WITH DIANA DORS.
Why don't Radio Times covers look like this now?
They are like unique pieces of art.
Pulp fiction...
The Singing Detective is being shown, with a new introduction by Janet Suzman, from tonight at 10pm on BBC Four. Here's the beautiful original @RadioTimes cover illustration by Mark Thomas.
