BBCVirtualMurder
@bbcvirtualmurder.bsky.social
Fan page for the 1992 BBC detective series starring Nicholas Clay & Kim Thomson and the upcoming celebration book. Unofficial self-appointed series guardian!
You lot have been so patient waiting for this book. I'm currently working on a chapter that's proving quite difficult. There's a LOT of techy stuff here and now 3 versions of this chapter!!! Still ploughing on with the #6Nations in the background. Anyway, here's a very blurry teaser.....
February 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM
You lot have been so patient waiting for this book. I'm currently working on a chapter that's proving quite difficult. There's a LOT of techy stuff here and now 3 versions of this chapter!!! Still ploughing on with the #6Nations in the background. Anyway, here's a very blurry teaser.....
It's Bandcamp Friday and if you like great electronic music then check out @scholarspeak.bsky.social and @philheeks.bsky.social . They have amazing talent and have released a load of fantastic tracks. You can thank me later!
February 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM
It's Bandcamp Friday and if you like great electronic music then check out @scholarspeak.bsky.social and @philheeks.bsky.social . They have amazing talent and have released a load of fantastic tracks. You can thank me later!
Enjoy the music of Harry Robertson? You can hear his soundtrack to Lust for a Vampire when it is broadcast this coming Monday on Legend Xtra (Freeview 69) at 01:15 (set your VCR!) www.legendxtra-tv.co.uk/shows.php?ti...
February 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Enjoy the music of Harry Robertson? You can hear his soundtrack to Lust for a Vampire when it is broadcast this coming Monday on Legend Xtra (Freeview 69) at 01:15 (set your VCR!) www.legendxtra-tv.co.uk/shows.php?ti...
Celebrating writer Bennett Byron Sims on his birthday (3rd Feb). Find out more about him and his link to M.Night Shyamalan in the forthcoming Book!!!
February 4, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Celebrating writer Bennett Byron Sims on his birthday (3rd Feb). Find out more about him and his link to M.Night Shyamalan in the forthcoming Book!!!
Been a bit of a delay on the book as more info became available, BUT.....
...I'm currently working on what is, quite possibly, the FINAL article for it.
...I'm currently working on what is, quite possibly, the FINAL article for it.
February 1, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Been a bit of a delay on the book as more info became available, BUT.....
...I'm currently working on what is, quite possibly, the FINAL article for it.
...I'm currently working on what is, quite possibly, the FINAL article for it.
celebrating Paddie O'Neill OBE. In Virtual Murder, she played Marcella in A Torch for Silverado but you may not know she was married Alfred Marks! (Zeff in A Dream of Dracula)! #PutVirtualMurderOnIplayer #VirtualMurder #BringBackVirtualMurder #PaddieONeil
January 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM
celebrating Paddie O'Neill OBE. In Virtual Murder, she played Marcella in A Torch for Silverado but you may not know she was married Alfred Marks! (Zeff in A Dream of Dracula)! #PutVirtualMurderOnIplayer #VirtualMurder #BringBackVirtualMurder #PaddieONeil
celebrating Philip Whitchurch on his birthday 30th January! Philip has appeared in a string of classic TV and movies, but was well known as Chief Inspector Cato in The Bill. In Virtual Murder, he played TV journalist Clive Warren in A Dream of Dracula
#VirtualMurder #PhilipWhutchurch
#VirtualMurder #PhilipWhutchurch
January 30, 2026 at 7:07 AM
celebrating Philip Whitchurch on his birthday 30th January! Philip has appeared in a string of classic TV and movies, but was well known as Chief Inspector Cato in The Bill. In Virtual Murder, he played TV journalist Clive Warren in A Dream of Dracula
#VirtualMurder #PhilipWhutchurch
#VirtualMurder #PhilipWhutchurch
Sausage sausage......
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I'll get my coat
My Fair Sausage
January 29, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Sausage sausage......
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I'll get my coat
celebrating Bernard Horsfalll on the anniversary of his passing in 2013. He appeared in several Dr Who stories, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Braveheart and Ghandi. in Virtual Murder, he played Professor Donn in A Torch for Silverado #nicholasclay #VirtualMurder #BernardHorsfall
January 28, 2026 at 6:55 AM
celebrating Bernard Horsfalll on the anniversary of his passing in 2013. He appeared in several Dr Who stories, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, Braveheart and Ghandi. in Virtual Murder, he played Professor Donn in A Torch for Silverado #nicholasclay #VirtualMurder #BernardHorsfall
Celebrating Alfred Marks on his Birthday. Born Alfred Touchinsky, he appeared in a variety of TV and movies. In Virtual Murder, he played the dramatic Professor Zeff in A Dream of Dracula
#BringBackVirtualMurder #VirtualMurder #PutVirtualMurderOnIplayer #AlfredMarks
#NicholasClay
#BringBackVirtualMurder #VirtualMurder #PutVirtualMurderOnIplayer #AlfredMarks
#NicholasClay
January 28, 2026 at 6:50 AM
Celebrating Alfred Marks on his Birthday. Born Alfred Touchinsky, he appeared in a variety of TV and movies. In Virtual Murder, he played the dramatic Professor Zeff in A Dream of Dracula
#BringBackVirtualMurder #VirtualMurder #PutVirtualMurderOnIplayer #AlfredMarks
#NicholasClay
#BringBackVirtualMurder #VirtualMurder #PutVirtualMurderOnIplayer #AlfredMarks
#NicholasClay
This is definitely worth seeking out and enjoying. It's very good!!
Aliens of the Mind started life as an outline for TV’s Doctor Who by the show’s script editor Robert Holmes. Not commissioned for the show, Holmes was asked to develop the idea for Radio, written by Rene Bascilico based on Holmes’ original idea.
www.thesoundofvincentprice.com/aliens-in-th...
www.thesoundofvincentprice.com/aliens-in-th...
Aliens in the Mind (1977) | When Vincent Price and Peter Cushing joined forces in the radio drama
Aliens of the Mind started life as an outline for TV’s Doctor Who by the show’s script editor Robert Holmes. Although not commissioned for the show, Holmes was asked to develop the idea…
www.thesoundofvincentprice.com
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 AM
This is definitely worth seeking out and enjoying. It's very good!!
A blonde Kim Thomson in 1983's young people "house-party" comedy "Party, Party". She plays Brenda, best mates of Caroline Quentin's Shirley. It also starred Kim's future Brush Strokes co-star Karl Howman.
The whole film is available on the usual video sites online.
The whole film is available on the usual video sites online.
January 22, 2026 at 9:09 PM
A blonde Kim Thomson in 1983's young people "house-party" comedy "Party, Party". She plays Brenda, best mates of Caroline Quentin's Shirley. It also starred Kim's future Brush Strokes co-star Karl Howman.
The whole film is available on the usual video sites online.
The whole film is available on the usual video sites online.
That weeping angel looks a bit touchy feely in the Time of Angels cover.......
Covers reveal, and title confirmations! Out 26th March 2026
New Target novelisations:
The Satan Pit
by Matt Jones
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The Time of Angels
by Jenny T Colgan
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Aliens of London
by Joseph Lidster
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New Target novelisations:
The Satan Pit
by Matt Jones
amzn.to/4jjrfCN
The Time of Angels
by Jenny T Colgan
amzn.to/3YPfUkx
Aliens of London
by Joseph Lidster
amzn.to/48YY6JP
January 19, 2026 at 12:42 PM
That weeping angel looks a bit touchy feely in the Time of Angels cover.......
Nicholas Clay stars in "Child's Play" a chilling episode of Hammer House of Mystery & Suspense next Friday 23rd Jan at 23:55 on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Nicholas Clay stars in "Child's Play" a chilling episode of Hammer House of Mystery & Suspense next Friday 23rd Jan at 23:55 on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
Happy Birthday Laura Brattan! Laura plays Emily Hibbert in both Meltdown to Murder and A Dream of Dracula
January 16, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Happy Birthday Laura Brattan! Laura plays Emily Hibbert in both Meltdown to Murder and A Dream of Dracula
Celebrating acclaimed graphic designer Tony Fisher who passed away on this day in 2014. Tony worked on a number of top BBC programmes during his career including Martin Chuzzlewit, Witchcraft and the TV version of Just a Minute!
January 15, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Celebrating acclaimed graphic designer Tony Fisher who passed away on this day in 2014. Tony worked on a number of top BBC programmes during his career including Martin Chuzzlewit, Witchcraft and the TV version of Just a Minute!
Hurrah! My Horizon 9 CD has arrived and it's gorgeous!! @philheeks.bsky.social @cultedge.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Hurrah! My Horizon 9 CD has arrived and it's gorgeous!! @philheeks.bsky.social @cultedge.bsky.social
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself?
I fell off a merry-go-round and the hood of my coat got caught on the horses hoof dragging me around still I spun off the thing
I fell off a merry-go-round and the hood of my coat got caught on the horses hoof dragging me around still I spun off the thing
January 10, 2026 at 8:55 PM
What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself?
I fell off a merry-go-round and the hood of my coat got caught on the horses hoof dragging me around still I spun off the thing
I fell off a merry-go-round and the hood of my coat got caught on the horses hoof dragging me around still I spun off the thing
I've just been advised that Ian Burford (Bernard in Meltdown to Murder) has passed away. I don't have any further details, but I'm trying to find out more.
January 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM
I've just been advised that Ian Burford (Bernard in Meltdown to Murder) has passed away. I don't have any further details, but I'm trying to find out more.
Happy Birthday Ellie Darvill! The lovely Ellie is well known as the voice of the Why Bird in Playdays as well as appearances on Doctors and on stage. In Virtual Murder she portrayed Miss Miniver in Dreams Imagic. Ellie very kindly shared her memories of this for the upcoming book!
January 8, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Happy Birthday Ellie Darvill! The lovely Ellie is well known as the voice of the Why Bird in Playdays as well as appearances on Doctors and on stage. In Virtual Murder she portrayed Miss Miniver in Dreams Imagic. Ellie very kindly shared her memories of this for the upcoming book!
Seriously, I did a double take when I saw this. "Isn't he dead?" "Is this a compilation?" Until I realized what channel it was....
January 4, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Seriously, I did a double take when I saw this. "Isn't he dead?" "Is this a compilation?" Until I realized what channel it was....
Jon Pertwee appears in a late night bawdy saucy escapade ADVENTURES OF A PRIVATE EYE (1977) 😂 Sunday 4th January at 9:45pm on #TalkingPicturesTV
January 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Jon Pertwee appears in a late night bawdy saucy escapade ADVENTURES OF A PRIVATE EYE (1977) 😂 Sunday 4th January at 9:45pm on #TalkingPicturesTV
Of interest to Virtual Murder fans, tonight's Rentaghost, Series 7: 12. It's Pantomime Time: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002pldj guest stars Paddie O'Neil (Marcella in A Torch for Silverado)as Queen Matilda!
Rentaghost - Series 7: 12. It's Pantomime Time
Ethel Meaker is worried about her upcoming amateur pantomime performance, so McWitch gives her a potion, which makes Ethel dream of the Rentaghost team... performing a pantomime!
www.bbc.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Of interest to Virtual Murder fans, tonight's Rentaghost, Series 7: 12. It's Pantomime Time: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002pldj guest stars Paddie O'Neil (Marcella in A Torch for Silverado)as Queen Matilda!