God! A red nugget! A fat egg under a dog!

Given the current state of affairs.
I’ve decided it’s no longer appropriate to worry about the Yellowstone Super Volcano.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54

#OTD 38 years ago today, Pet Shop Boys released "Heart" as the fourth single from their second studio album, "Actually."

"My heart starts missing a beat…every time."

#80sMusic #PetShopBoys #Heart

'Firefly' may be heading back to our screens as an animated series.

The remaining cast is on board, there's a script, an animation house, the rights and showrunners on board, we're just waiting for a home for the show.

Fingers crossed! #Firefly #Serenity

O Geronimo, no minor ego

#OTD in 1977, The Clash released their debut single “White Riot”.

#70sMusic #TheClash #WhiteRiot

Remembering Terry Hall - lead singer of The Specials, and formerly Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield, Terry, Blair & Anouchka and Vegas on what would have been his birthday. RIP

#OTD Remembering the late Musician and Singer, Terry Hall (19 March 1959 – 18 December 2022).

#Legend #TerryHall #RIP

Terry Pratchett in a blue jacket and Akubra hat holding a young owl for release.

Eleven years since you crossed the black sands. I wish I could say that the world is better than you left it (although it will always be better for having had you in it) but at least there is a new Young Sam to help carry on the Pratchett name and ethos. Love you always ❤️

#OTD in 1982, Japan released the third single from their album Tin Drum, "Ghosts".

#80sMusic #Japan #TinDrum #Ghosts

#OTD 12th March 1868 Henry O'Farrell from Dublin, attempted to assassinate Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, the second son and fourth child of Queen Victoria whilst he was on a tour of Australia.

#OTD in 1982, A Flock of Seagulls released "I Ran (So Far Away)" - the second single from their self-titled debut album.

I walked along the avenue…

#80sMusic #AFlockofSeagulls

#OTD in 1984, Depeche Mode released “People Are People” - the lead single from their fourth studio album “Some Great Reward”.

I can't understand
What makes a man
Hate another man
Help me understand

#80sMusic #DepecheMode

#OTD in 1967, The Velvet Underground released their influential debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico”.

Sunday Morning, I'm Waiting for the Man, Femme Fatale, Venus in Furs, Run Run Run, All Tomorrow's Parties, Heroin, etc...considered one of the greatest debuts of all time.

#60sMusic

Fawlty Towers (12th March 1979). Even when they're dead, the guests continue to irritate Basil ...

#Blakes7 Series B, Episode 01 - Redemption

BLAKE: Orac's prediction still hasn't come into effect. I am trying to find some reason why he was wrong.
AVON: Have you found what you want?
BLAKE: No.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/201/8

Series B, Episode 11 - Gambit

BLAKE: Just drop the gun, Travis.
TRAVIS: Blake. I've been waiting for you. I knew you'd come.
BLAKE: I'm glad I didn't disappoint you. Is Docholli there? I want to see him.
DOCHOLLI: What do you want with me?

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/211/451

Claude Sonnet 4.5 20250929 describes the image as: "This image shows a scene from what appears to be a science fiction television production, featuring three actors in a futuristic spacecraft setting. The environment is characterized by metallic silver ducting, quilted padding on surfaces, and control panels with various buttons and switches. In the foreground, a blonde woman in a beige uniform with black trim sits at the controls, her hair styled in a long braid. She appears focused on operating the ship's systems. Behind her stands a Black woman wearing a distinctive bronze-colored costume with an elaborate metallic collar. To the right, a man with curly dark hair in a grey uniform with light-colored accents is also positioned at the control station" Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.45. Claude Sonnet 4.5 20250929 AWS Lambda version: 1.24.

Series D, Episode 11 - Orbit

SOOLIN: Couldn't we make an intercept?
TARRANT: In the atmosphere, with a shuttle at full drive? We have to be stationary for a docking.
DAYNA: Look, I'll go down with the bracelets and we can teleport back.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/411/421

Claude Sonnet 4.6 describes the image as: "## Scene Description The image appears to be a still from a **science fiction television production**, likely from the late 1970s or early 1980s, based on the visual aesthetic, costume design, and color grading. ### Setting The background features a **textured green surface**, resembling stylized rock or alien architecture — typical of low-budget sci-fi TV productions of that era. The green tones and painted backdrop suggest a studio set. ### Character & Costume The young male actor is wearing a **light gray futuristic uniform** with silver stud detailing on the shoulders and collar — consistent with costumes seen in British science fiction television of the period. He appears to be wearing or examining a **chunky wrist device**, possibly a communicator or weapon, suggesting an action moment in the scene" Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.45. Claude Sonnet 4.6 AWS Lambda version: 1.24.

Series D, Episode 09 - Sand

TARRANT: [Into bracelet] Avon.
AVON: [V.O.] What's wrong?
TARRANT: Dayna's just been kissed by a bullet. It's not serious, but messy. Take her up.
DAYNA: I didn't say I agreed!

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/409/108

Claude Sonnet 4.5 20250929 describes the image as: "This image appears to be from a vintage science fiction television program, likely from the 1970s or 1980s. The scene shows two figures in a futuristic setting with minimalist white walls and geometric decorations, including a pink triangle symbol visible in the background. One person is seated at what appears to be a control panel or keyboard, wearing a white and navy colored outfit with geometric V-shaped trim. The second figure stands behind, wearing an elaborate, shimmering costume in iridescent colors - predominantly pink, green, and gold metallic fabric. This character sports a distinctive mohawk-style hairpiece with black and yellow coloring, and gold face makeup or a mask covering part of their face. The aesthetic is characteristic of retro sci-fi television production design, with its bold colors, synthetic fabrics, and deliberately artificial-looking set pieces" AWS Lambda version: 1.24.

Series D, Episode 04 - Stardrive

PLAXTON: There's no point in overloading the Mark Two prototype.
ATLAN: Doctor Plaxton- [crosses to her, kicking a chair aside. To Napier] Out of my way, idiot! [to Plaxton] Without my Space Rats scouring a dozen worlds for your raw materials there… (1/2)

Claude Opus 4.6 describes the image as: "This image is from the British science fiction television series **Blake's 7**, featuring three crew members seated at what appears to be the flight deck of the spacecraft *Liberator* (or *Scorpio*). **Michael Keating** is on the left, recognizable in his distinctive blue-green costume, portraying the character **Vila Restal**, the group's skilled thief and lock-picker known for his cowardly yet endearing personality. **Josette Simon** is in the center, playing **Dayna Mellanby**, a weapons expert and fierce fighter who joined the crew in later seasons. She wears a dark uniform with characteristic styling. **Glynis Barber** is on the right with blonde hair, portraying **Soolin**, a gunslinger who became part of the crew in Series 4, known for her sharpshooting skills and cool demeanor. The scene appears to be from **Series 4** (1981), given the presence of both Dayna and Soolin together" Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.45. Claude Opus 4.6 AWS Lambda version: 1.24.

#Blakes7 Series D, Episode 04 - Stardrive

SOOLIN: That's just it, none of us are sure.
VILA: But they're maintaining a standard Federation patrol pattern.
[Main drive chamber]
AVON: We can't leave what we're doing.
[Scorpio flight deck]

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/404/94

Series A, Episode 04 - Time Squad

BLAKE: They're still here. [Opens the outer cover on one of the containers. There is a male alien in it]
JENNA: Blake, look. Look at his eyes. He's alive. [They bend over and look into the container. Blake touches the outside surface of the unit and… (1/2)

Series B, Episode 12 - The Keeper

SERVALAN: Yes? What are you talking about, Travis? [he sits down]
TRAVIS: I must alert the nearest Federation flotilla to attack the Liberator. I can't do it from here on this thing. I'll have to use your ship.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/212/148

Claude Opus 4.6 describes the image as: "This image appears to be a still from the British science fiction television series **Blake's 7**, which aired on the BBC from 1978 to 1981. **Jan Chappell** (left) portrays **Cally**, an telepathic alien guerrilla fighter from the planet Auron. She is shown wearing her distinctive grey and red costume with a belt, holding one of the show's iconic futuristic handguns. Her expression is alert and cautious. **Steven Pacey** (right) plays **Del Tarrant**, a skilled pilot who joined the crew of the Liberator in the show's third series. He is dressed in his characteristic dark red and black outfit, also appearing combat-ready and vigilant. The setting appears to be a typically minimalist BBC sci-fi set of the era, with metal framework structures in the background suggesting some kind of industrial or alien facility" Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.45. Claude Opus 4.6 AWS Lambda version: 1.24.

Series C, Episode 13 - Terminal

TARRANT: Some sort of shaft cover. Could explain where Avon vanished to. Damn. Electrostatic lock. It needs a sonal key.
CALLY: [Nods towards the bodies] They might have it.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/313/305

Claude Sonnet 4.6 describes the image as: "This appears to be a scene from the classic British science fiction television series **Blake's 7**, which aired on the BBC from 1978 to 1981. The image has the distinctive production style of that era, featuring futuristic set design with translucent panels, crystalline structures, and sleek grey costumes with metallic trim detailing. The scene takes place on what appears to be the **Liberator's flight deck**, the iconic spacecraft interior central to the series. Two characters in the foreground are engaged in an intense conversation across what looks like a control console, while a third figure can be seen working in the background. The costumes are characteristic of the show's aesthetic — form-fitting with silver and grey tones, shoulder detailing, and a militaristic yet futuristic sensibility" Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.45. Claude Sonnet 4.6 AWS Lambda version: 1.24.

Series D, Episode 11 - Orbit

DAYNA: Servalan? But why should she want to help Egrorian?
TARRANT: Why should Egrorian want to see Avon?
DAYNA: You mean there could be a connection?

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/411/96

Claude Sonnet 4.6 describes the image as: "The scene appears to be from a science fiction television production, likely from the 1970s or 1980s, based on the aesthetic of the set. The setting is a spacecraft control room or bridge, featuring a futuristic console with numerous buttons and controls, along with distinctive wall panels with horizontal light strips. Three actors are visible in the scene. On the left stands a male actor in an elaborate black villain-style costume with metallic shoulder decorations and a distinctive pink topknot hairstyle. In the background center, another male actor is dressed in a black and white uniform, standing near the control console. On the right, a female actress with a shaved head sits in a chair wearing a simple black dress with drop earrings, conveying an air of composed defiance" Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.45. Claude Sonnet 4.6 AWS Lambda version: 1.24.

#Blakes7 Series D, Episode 12 - Warlord

ZUKAN: You make me wonder if I didn't choose badly. You fear him. He and I, together we could have been invincible.
SERVALAN: Really?
CAPTAIN: [V.O., from comm] Commissioner.
SERVALAN: Yes, Captain?

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/412/342

Claude Opus 4.6 describes the image as: "The image shows a woman with a blonde bowl-cut hairstyle, wearing what appears to be a futuristic or science fiction costume — a grey uniform with distinctive padded or quilted shoulder detailing and a high collar. The setting appears to be from a British science fiction television production, likely from the late 1970s or early 1980s, based on the production design, lighting, and costume aesthetics. The clean, minimalist white background suggests a spaceship or space station interior set. The woman has a serious, contemplative expression and is looking off to the side. I cannot confirm the identity of the individual in the image." Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.45. Claude Opus 4.6 AWS Lambda version: 1.24.

Series C, Episode 07 - Children of Auron

C.A. ONE: Look, we already have distress calls out on constant transmission. Just obey orders!
FRANTON: With respect, sir. You and Cally are from the same sibling group, aren't you?
ZELDA: Yes, Cally's my twin.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/307/144

Series C, Episode 03 - Volcano

ZEN: Negative information
AVON: All right. That means I have to take a chance. Zen, put all emergency circuits into action.
AVON: Zen, do you hear me? Put all emergency circuits into action.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/303/582