Would be fascinating indeed

you know all I know at present...

Return to Gallifrey for Romana Machinations and shenanignans continue on Gallifrey during the Time War, as Big Finish discovers Loyalties, due for release June 2026. As the Time War rages, another battle takes place in the War R…

Back after 3 years - but what's that in a time war?!
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Glad those reasons are continuing (if it’s what I think they are)

Haven’t seen that in decades

Box of Delights is now down to low stock, but will be reprinted in May. In the meantime, get them while they last… the definitive history of BBC Children's TV, available from tenacrebooks.co.uk.

For anyone with outstanding Audible credits (cough, hint)

Anybody at a loose end this evening, I'm playing Page of Madness at 6.10 at BFI Southbank tonight.

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David Whitaker and June Barry.

Cover design of David Whitaker in an Exciting Adventure with Television.

Today, we're remembering Doctor Who script editor David Whitaker, born on this day in 1928. Here he is with his wife Joan Barry. We were proud to publish @0tralala.bsky.social's intimate biography of David back in 2023 and a new printing will be released next month. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk

wasn’t it originally a full hour and had to be cut down?

Counting down to The Mandalorian and Grogu (video) The final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu is out and gives us some pretty solid ideas of what to expect. Alasdair Stuart signed on with the New Republic and returns with the following briefin…

@alasdairstuart.com analyses the final Baby Yoda trailer...
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Clock strikes 13 for the 9th Doctor Answers are coming for some of the mysteries in Big Finish’s Ninth Doctor Adventures. What’s been bringing the Doctor back to the Powell Estate? All is revealed in Thirteen O’Clock, starring …

Details on the next @bigfinish.bsky.social 9th Doctor tale
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Visit Sutherland in BBC Scotland’s new SF tale The BBC has released details of a new SF series – set in Scotland and Space. Sutherland is made by World Productions Scotland (Vigil), part of ITV Studios, and written and created by James Sm…

A new SF tale - set in Scotland and Space!
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Hear Del Rey and Arnold team up for 007: First Light theme (video) We may be some time off learning who’s going to score the next 007 film, but the new 007 video game, First Light, has a song by Lana Del Rey and Bond veteran David Arnold. The game is due out…

A new Bond theme song...
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New companions for McGann’s Doctor In the 30th anniversary year of his first appearance, Paul McGann’s Eighth Doctor is gaining two new companions. Sam Stafford and Natalie Gumede join Paul McGann aboard the TARDIS for New Pat…

New companions for the 8th Doctor
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Review: Thrash Starring: Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou Directed by Tommy Wirkola Netflix Annieville is a coastal US town bracing for the arrival of Category 5 hurricane, Henry. It’s not g…

Sharks attack...
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Hear Del Rey and Arnold team up for 007: First Light theme (video) We may be some time off learning who’s going to score the next 007 film, but the new 007 video game, First Light, has a song by Lana Del Rey and Bond veteran David Arnold. The game is due out…

A new Bond theme song...
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Visit Sutherland in BBC Scotland’s new SF tale The BBC has released details of a new SF series – set in Scotland and Space. Sutherland is made by World Productions Scotland (Vigil), part of ITV Studios, and written and created by James Sm…

A new SF tale - set in Scotland and Space!
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Clock strikes 13 for the 9th Doctor Answers are coming for some of the mysteries in Big Finish’s Ninth Doctor Adventures. What’s been bringing the Doctor back to the Powell Estate? All is revealed in Thirteen O’Clock, starring …

Details on the next @bigfinish.bsky.social 9th Doctor tale
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Terrance’s maybe but Mac, Hayles or Davis?

At least most of the early Targets were more faithful renditions—but these Blish versions (and indeed ADF’s animated adaptations) had a charm of their own and at least over here were sort of all that us young fans could get!

Star Trek 2 by James Blish

Star Trek 2, by James Blish, including a tender moment where Spock invites Kirk home. 0tralala.blogspot.com/2026/04/star...

IMAGINARY present FRIENDS Meet the Makers James Strong on Directing Interviewed by Chris Chibnall International Emmy & Multiple BAFTA award winning director known for Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Broadchurch, Doctor Who & Vigil Wed 22 Apr, 1pm, Bridport Town Hall Francesca Massariol & Caroline Greville-Morris on Production Design Interviewed by Chris Chibnall Best known for Pillion & Mutant Chronicles Thur 23 Apr, 1pm, Bridport Town Hall David Arnold on Composing Interviewed by Chris Chibnall Best known for Casino Royale, Tomorrow Never Dies, Independence Day, Stargate, Hot Fuzz & Sherlock Fri 24 Apr, 1pm, Bridport Town Hall Suzanne Mackie on Producing Interviewed by Chris Chibnall Best known for The Crown, Calendar Girls, Kinky Boots & Agatha Christie's Seven Dials Sat 25 Apr, 1pm, Bridport Town Hall Eddy Pearce on Location Management Interviewed by Caroline Greville-Morris Best known for Ammonite, Persuasion, Paddington in Peru & the upcoming Sense and Sensibility Sun 26 Apr, 1pm, Bridport Town Hall

For anyone wanting to get in to film/TV, I’ve put together a series of lunchtime talks from Wednesday to Sunday next week on directing, design, composing, producing & locations with fantastic guests. Free for under 25s.

Do share! Part of From Page to Screen festival. @bridportarts.bsky.social

The 12th Doctor vs the Eternal Dalek Big Finish has released details of their weekly series coming later this year featuring Jon Culshaw as the 12th Doctor. The Doctor faces an old enemy in The Twelfth Doctor Adventures: Run Fast, Be …

Details on the 12th Doctor adventures coming this July
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Star Wars: Review: Maul – Shadow Lord: Season 1 Episode 3: Whispers in the Dark Devon (Gideon Adlon) and Maul (Sam Witwer) discuss the different world the Jedi and ex-Sith find themselves in. Two-Boots cracks the case and discovers everyone has a much bigger problem. The third…

Continuing to impress - @alasdairstuart.com on the first of this week's Maul-Shadow Lord adventures
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This is written by @lizbethmyles.bsky.social ! Her first full length comics work! Go on, sign up to get notified! It’s such a wild and wonderful idea, and she’s made it work for right now. Pxx

Southwatch Stories: A Darkside Chronicles Anthology Steampunk with a twist.

We could use a little help boosting the signal, if you're of a mind to do so. Thanks!

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Hey, folks! We've got a Kickstarter going for SOUTHWATCH STORIES, a new antho of steampunk tales from Crazy 8 Press and StarWarp Concepts. Stories by Natalie Bartley, Phil Giunta, Robert Greenberger, Paul Kupperberg, Bobby Nash, Aaron Rosenberg, Steve Saville, Hildy Silverman, Richard White, and me!

Daleks invade Manchester in May A further screening of the recently recovered episodes of Doctor Who’s The Dalek Masterplan is taking place on Saturday May 23 at HOME, Manchester. The event will offer fans of the classic se…

Details of the next screening of the @filmisfabulous.bsky.social recovered Doctor Who episodes
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Smiley’s People Additional cast has been announced for the John Le Carré series Legacy of Spies, starring Matthew Macfayden as spymaster George Smiley. Adapted from le Carré’s global bestseller ‘The Sp…

Legacy of Spies expands its cast
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