Alistair D
@aldrew49.bsky.social
Husband, father and nurse. Supporter of Motherwell FC and the Boston Red Sox. Semi-retired trumpet/cornet player.
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I'm at Matrix Arts near Abingdon on Sunday with my show about music and silent movies! www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Neil Brand
Neil Brand, composer, writer, broadcaster and pianist, opens up the treasure house of the art form of which he has been an undisputed master for...
www.trybooking.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I'm at Matrix Arts near Abingdon on Sunday with my show about music and silent movies! www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
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Funny because it’s true
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Funny because it’s true
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June 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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CASINO was released 30 years ago this week. Based on the real-life story of the mafia's Las Vegas infiltration, and one of the most popular films of director Martin Scorsese, the behind the scenes tale will wash away your sins...
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November 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM
CASINO was released 30 years ago this week. Based on the real-life story of the mafia's Las Vegas infiltration, and one of the most popular films of director Martin Scorsese, the behind the scenes tale will wash away your sins...
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It was 62 years ago #OnThisDay in 1963 that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Here's a piece I wrote for the History of the BBC website a couple of years ago about how the BBC covered the news.
I'm quite pleased with this one...
www.bbc.com/historyofthe...
Here's a piece I wrote for the History of the BBC website a couple of years ago about how the BBC covered the news.
I'm quite pleased with this one...
www.bbc.com/historyofthe...
Breaking news - November 1963
BBC History recalls one of the first truly global news stories of the modern multi-media age
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November 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
It was 62 years ago #OnThisDay in 1963 that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Here's a piece I wrote for the History of the BBC website a couple of years ago about how the BBC covered the news.
I'm quite pleased with this one...
www.bbc.com/historyofthe...
Here's a piece I wrote for the History of the BBC website a couple of years ago about how the BBC covered the news.
I'm quite pleased with this one...
www.bbc.com/historyofthe...
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Interesting little clip on how they replace cinema screens (at least I found it interesting) with a cool test screen at the end #filmsky
November 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Interesting little clip on how they replace cinema screens (at least I found it interesting) with a cool test screen at the end #filmsky
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Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer career isn't over yet, as plans for a movie based on the TV show 24 are back. More here.
filmstories.co.uk/news/24-kief...
filmstories.co.uk/news/24-kief...
24 | Kiefer Sutherland to return as Jack Bauer in long-mooted movie
Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer career isn't over yet, as plans for a movie based on the TV show 24 are back. More here.
filmstories.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Kiefer Sutherland's Jack Bauer career isn't over yet, as plans for a movie based on the TV show 24 are back. More here.
filmstories.co.uk/news/24-kief...
filmstories.co.uk/news/24-kief...
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This one didn't get taken I'm afraid... but any excuse to draw a Mr Man is ok in my book. #booksky #agathachristie #mrmen
November 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
This one didn't get taken I'm afraid... but any excuse to draw a Mr Man is ok in my book. #booksky #agathachristie #mrmen
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TOY STORY was released 30 years ago today. A groundbreaking work within the animation genre as well as the film that made Pixar a key Hollywood studio, the story of how it came to be is like taking a trip to infinity – and beyond…
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November 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
TOY STORY was released 30 years ago today. A groundbreaking work within the animation genre as well as the film that made Pixar a key Hollywood studio, the story of how it came to be is like taking a trip to infinity – and beyond…
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The James Bond Book Club returns with a new episode on Christopher Wood’s The Spy Who Loved Me open.spotify.com/episode/7zQe...
James Bond The Spy Who Loved Me
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November 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The James Bond Book Club returns with a new episode on Christopher Wood’s The Spy Who Loved Me open.spotify.com/episode/7zQe...
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Tomorrow is the last voting day for the Goodreads (readers'!) favourite books of the year. If you read We All Live Here and enjoyed it I'd love it if you voted for it. Thank you! www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
Opening Round: Vote for the Readers' Favorite Fiction of 2025!
Discover the Readers' Favorite Fiction in the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards.
www.goodreads.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Tomorrow is the last voting day for the Goodreads (readers'!) favourite books of the year. If you read We All Live Here and enjoyed it I'd love it if you voted for it. Thank you! www.goodreads.com/choiceawards...
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If you like this cartoon, I can draw one for you. www.worldofmoose.com/products/pri...
November 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
If you like this cartoon, I can draw one for you. www.worldofmoose.com/products/pri...
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This cartoon is now the perfect Christmas card for all those #COP30 fans you know. 25% off at the moment as well.
www.redbubble.com/i/greeting-c...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
This cartoon is now the perfect Christmas card for all those #COP30 fans you know. 25% off at the moment as well.
www.redbubble.com/i/greeting-c...
www.redbubble.com/i/greeting-c...
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It’s World Philosophy Day today so here’s a poem in celebration of that.
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It’s World Philosophy Day today so here’s a poem in celebration of that.
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📣 BBC Content Chief Interview Out Now! 📣
💃 How Will They Find Next Strictly Hosts?
👀 What Prompted Alan Carr’s Traitors U-Turn?
📺 What Shows Has The BBC Turned Down?
Richard and Marina put your questions to Kate Phillips in the latest episode ⬇️
linktr.ee/therestisent...
💃 How Will They Find Next Strictly Hosts?
👀 What Prompted Alan Carr’s Traitors U-Turn?
📺 What Shows Has The BBC Turned Down?
Richard and Marina put your questions to Kate Phillips in the latest episode ⬇️
linktr.ee/therestisent...
November 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
📣 BBC Content Chief Interview Out Now! 📣
💃 How Will They Find Next Strictly Hosts?
👀 What Prompted Alan Carr’s Traitors U-Turn?
📺 What Shows Has The BBC Turned Down?
Richard and Marina put your questions to Kate Phillips in the latest episode ⬇️
linktr.ee/therestisent...
💃 How Will They Find Next Strictly Hosts?
👀 What Prompted Alan Carr’s Traitors U-Turn?
📺 What Shows Has The BBC Turned Down?
Richard and Marina put your questions to Kate Phillips in the latest episode ⬇️
linktr.ee/therestisent...
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We have the first trailer for The Hunger Games prequel Sunrise On The Reaping.
The cast features Elle Fanning, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, and Joseph Zada, who stars as young Haymitch.
WATCH IT HERE: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
The cast features Elle Fanning, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, and Joseph Zada, who stars as young Haymitch.
WATCH IT HERE: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We have the first trailer for The Hunger Games prequel Sunrise On The Reaping.
The cast features Elle Fanning, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, and Joseph Zada, who stars as young Haymitch.
WATCH IT HERE: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
The cast features Elle Fanning, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, and Joseph Zada, who stars as young Haymitch.
WATCH IT HERE: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
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27th November 2025. Kings Place, London. 7.30pm.
Film Stories 500 celebration: a live recording.
And I've got a very special guest.
Tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Film Stories 500 celebration: a live recording.
And I've got a very special guest.
Tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
November 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
27th November 2025. Kings Place, London. 7.30pm.
Film Stories 500 celebration: a live recording.
And I've got a very special guest.
Tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Film Stories 500 celebration: a live recording.
And I've got a very special guest.
Tickets here: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
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Scotland are Coming to America you know. T-shirts, tea towels, prints, mugs, coasters of these lovely lads are available now at www.fitbatweets.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Scotland are Coming to America you know. T-shirts, tea towels, prints, mugs, coasters of these lovely lads are available now at www.fitbatweets.com
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Mark Kermode and Jenny Nelson join us for a very special movie music chat, recorded live in Birmingham. Have a watch:
filmstories.co.uk/podcast/podc...
filmstories.co.uk/podcast/podc...
Podcast | Mark Kermode & Jenny Nelson special, recorded live
Mark Kermode and Jenny Nelson join us for a very special movie music chat, recorded live in Birmingham… In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon brought Mark Kermode and Jenny Nelson…
filmstories.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Mark Kermode and Jenny Nelson join us for a very special movie music chat, recorded live in Birmingham. Have a watch:
filmstories.co.uk/podcast/podc...
filmstories.co.uk/podcast/podc...
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The video version of the Kevin Smith podcast episode (with the post-credits bit) is available now...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2t5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2t5...
Kevin Smith on CLERKS, MARTIN SCORSESE, ROBERT REDFORD and MORE!
YouTube video by Film Stories
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November 13, 2025 at 7:06 AM
The video version of the Kevin Smith podcast episode (with the post-credits bit) is available now...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2t5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2t5...
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Tomorrow, am announcing the guest for 27th November Film Stories 500 show. Think tickets might move rather quickly after that...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
Film Stories: The 500th Episode Celebration • Words • Kings Place
Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the 500th episode of the Film Stories with Simon Brew.
www.kingsplace.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Tomorrow, am announcing the guest for 27th November Film Stories 500 show. Think tickets might move rather quickly after that...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...
McLean from the halfway line!!! #we’llbecoming
November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
McLean from the halfway line!!! #we’llbecoming
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Scotland’s First Minister addresses the nation
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Scotland’s First Minister addresses the nation
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