Mark Braxton
@braxtm.bsky.social
Journalist, nostalgist, outdoorsist. Classic and current telly, archive posts. Radio Times writer, from Doctor Who to Detectorists and beyond.
Wonderful to have Harry Hill back, in his new, "visualised podcast": www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhJx...
January 23, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Wonderful to have Harry Hill back, in his new, "visualised podcast": www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhJx...
Portrait Artist of the Year visits St James's Park in London in tonight's heat, which starts at 8pm on Sky Arts. It looked marvellous in the winter sunshine a couple of weeks ago. #PAOTY
January 21, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Portrait Artist of the Year visits St James's Park in London in tonight's heat, which starts at 8pm on Sky Arts. It looked marvellous in the winter sunshine a couple of weeks ago. #PAOTY
Happy birthday to Ben Willbond 🍰 I had a very enjoyable chat with him for @radiotimes.bsky.social four years ago when Ghosts was mid-run... www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/gh...
Ghosts star Ben Willbond on kindred spirits and comedy camaraderie in BBC series
The actor/writer from Ghosts talks to Radio Times about the supernatural, the origins of his character and "messing about" for a living.
www.radiotimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Happy birthday to Ben Willbond 🍰 I had a very enjoyable chat with him for @radiotimes.bsky.social four years ago when Ghosts was mid-run... www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/gh...
A breath of fresh air... Great to have Landscape Artist of the Year back. It's on Sky Arts tonight at 8pm, and is the @radiotimes.bsky.social pick of the day. #LAOTY
January 14, 2026 at 1:35 PM
A breath of fresh air... Great to have Landscape Artist of the Year back. It's on Sky Arts tonight at 8pm, and is the @radiotimes.bsky.social pick of the day. #LAOTY
The Play for Today Nuts in May is 50 years old today. @radiotimes.bsky.social went on location with stars Alison Steadman and Roger Sloman, and director Mike Leigh, and as you can see, the weather wasn't always the best... you can watch Nuts in May on BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
January 13, 2026 at 8:50 AM
The Play for Today Nuts in May is 50 years old today. @radiotimes.bsky.social went on location with stars Alison Steadman and Roger Sloman, and director Mike Leigh, and as you can see, the weather wasn't always the best... you can watch Nuts in May on BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
You could watch Alice in Wonderland on BBC One #OTD 40 years ago. It was directed by Barry (Doctor Who) Letts and starred Kate Dorning as Alice, Jonathan Cecil as the White Rabbit and Elisabeth Sladen as the Dormouse. @radiotimes.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 1:49 PM
You could watch Alice in Wonderland on BBC One #OTD 40 years ago. It was directed by Barry (Doctor Who) Letts and starred Kate Dorning as Alice, Jonathan Cecil as the White Rabbit and Elisabeth Sladen as the Dormouse. @radiotimes.bsky.social
Stable mates... Clive Dunn, born #OTD in 1920, with his Dad's Army co-star John Le Mesurier, at Sandown Races in September 1973. Photo by William Raynor for @radiotimes.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Stable mates... Clive Dunn, born #OTD in 1920, with his Dad's Army co-star John Le Mesurier, at Sandown Races in September 1973. Photo by William Raynor for @radiotimes.bsky.social
When the Boat Comes In, starring James Bolam and created by James Mitchell, began #OTD 50 years ago. The distinctive theme tune was adapted from the traditional song by David Fanshawe. Photo: Barry Wilkinson for @radiotimes.bsky.social.
January 8, 2026 at 8:32 AM
When the Boat Comes In, starring James Bolam and created by James Mitchell, began #OTD 50 years ago. The distinctive theme tune was adapted from the traditional song by David Fanshawe. Photo: Barry Wilkinson for @radiotimes.bsky.social.
Happy 50th birthday, Ripping Yarns! The comedy anthology created by Michael Palin and Terry Jones began #OTD in 1976 with the pilot episode. A few years ago I sought the views of Sir Michael and superfan @johnofarrell.bsky.social: www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/si... @radiotimes.bsky.social
Sir Michael Palin reflects on the "step into the unknown" that would become a comedy classic
Ripping Yarns, the masterly anthology series that Palin created with fellow Python Terry Jones, is 45 this week – and now on BritBox. So how did it come about? And which is Palin's favourite episode?
www.radiotimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Happy 50th birthday, Ripping Yarns! The comedy anthology created by Michael Palin and Terry Jones began #OTD in 1976 with the pilot episode. A few years ago I sought the views of Sir Michael and superfan @johnofarrell.bsky.social: www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/si... @radiotimes.bsky.social
Golden ghosts!
Happy birthday to Rentaghost, which is 50 today 🎂👻
Despite the knockabout style, it's a surprisingly bleak premise! Photo of Michael Staniforth as Timothy Claypole taken by Don Smith for @radiotimes.bsky.social
Happy birthday to Rentaghost, which is 50 today 🎂👻
Despite the knockabout style, it's a surprisingly bleak premise! Photo of Michael Staniforth as Timothy Claypole taken by Don Smith for @radiotimes.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Golden ghosts!
Happy birthday to Rentaghost, which is 50 today 🎂👻
Despite the knockabout style, it's a surprisingly bleak premise! Photo of Michael Staniforth as Timothy Claypole taken by Don Smith for @radiotimes.bsky.social
Happy birthday to Rentaghost, which is 50 today 🎂👻
Despite the knockabout style, it's a surprisingly bleak premise! Photo of Michael Staniforth as Timothy Claypole taken by Don Smith for @radiotimes.bsky.social
Z Cars was back for a scary-looking new series #OTD 50 years ago. Writer Allan Prior set the scene in @radiotimes.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Z Cars was back for a scary-looking new series #OTD 50 years ago. Writer Allan Prior set the scene in @radiotimes.bsky.social
Happy birthday, Paddington! The TV series began #OTD 50 years ago, based on the books of Michael Bond, narrated by Michael Hordern and animated and directed by Ivor Wood. @radiotimes.bsky.social celebrated the wonderful work of Ivor Wood last year... www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/mag...
January 5, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Happy birthday, Paddington! The TV series began #OTD 50 years ago, based on the books of Michael Bond, narrated by Michael Hordern and animated and directed by Ivor Wood. @radiotimes.bsky.social celebrated the wonderful work of Ivor Wood last year... www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/mag...
This box can hide a secret inside...
@radiotimes.bsky.social celebrates the magic and the music of Camberwick Green on its 60th birthday! 🎈🎶 radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/c... #CamberwickGreenat60
@radiotimes.bsky.social celebrates the magic and the music of Camberwick Green on its 60th birthday! 🎈🎶 radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/c... #CamberwickGreenat60
On the 60th anniversary of Camberwick Green, we go inside its famous musical box
We celebrate the evergreen children's classic by exploring its life and legacy – and celebrating its memorable, magical music.
radiotimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:13 AM
This box can hide a secret inside...
@radiotimes.bsky.social celebrates the magic and the music of Camberwick Green on its 60th birthday! 🎈🎶 radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/c... #CamberwickGreenat60
@radiotimes.bsky.social celebrates the magic and the music of Camberwick Green on its 60th birthday! 🎈🎶 radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/c... #CamberwickGreenat60
Cold but crisp. Burnham Beeches today.
January 2, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Cold but crisp. Burnham Beeches today.
Don't take the bunting down just yet... There's another celebration coming. Stay on this channel. @radiotimes.bsky.social "Can you guess what is in it today?"
January 2, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Don't take the bunting down just yet... There's another celebration coming. Stay on this channel. @radiotimes.bsky.social "Can you guess what is in it today?"
Step into another world...
I hope the coming year brings you joy. #HappyNewYear
I hope the coming year brings you joy. #HappyNewYear
January 1, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Step into another world...
I hope the coming year brings you joy. #HappyNewYear
I hope the coming year brings you joy. #HappyNewYear
There was a new series of Charlie Brown starting on New Year's Eve 50 years ago. Followed by The Magic Roundabout. @radiotimes.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
There was a new series of Charlie Brown starting on New Year's Eve 50 years ago. Followed by The Magic Roundabout. @radiotimes.bsky.social
Tim Curry, Michael Palin and Stephen Moore starred in Three Men in a Boat on BBC Two #OTD 50 years ago. It was adapted from the Jerome K Jerome novel by Tom Stoppard and directed by Stephen Frears. John Timbers was there to photograph the production for @radiotimes.bsky.social.
December 31, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Tim Curry, Michael Palin and Stephen Moore starred in Three Men in a Boat on BBC Two #OTD 50 years ago. It was adapted from the Jerome K Jerome novel by Tom Stoppard and directed by Stephen Frears. John Timbers was there to photograph the production for @radiotimes.bsky.social.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is showing from tonight at 10.10pm on BBC Four as part of John le Carré Night. Photo of Alec Guinness as George Smiley taken for a 1979 @radiotimes.bsky.social cover by John Timbers.
December 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is showing from tonight at 10.10pm on BBC Four as part of John le Carré Night. Photo of Alec Guinness as George Smiley taken for a 1979 @radiotimes.bsky.social cover by John Timbers.
A natural in front of the camera...
Bernard Cribbins, born #OTD in 1928, photographed for @radiotimes.bsky.social in 1965.
Bernard Cribbins, born #OTD in 1928, photographed for @radiotimes.bsky.social in 1965.
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A natural in front of the camera...
Bernard Cribbins, born #OTD in 1928, photographed for @radiotimes.bsky.social in 1965.
Bernard Cribbins, born #OTD in 1928, photographed for @radiotimes.bsky.social in 1965.
Taplow Foot Bridge, Maidenhead.
December 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Taplow Foot Bridge, Maidenhead.
Five-star #DoctorWho... You could watch an omnibus edition of Genesis of the Daleks #OTD 50 years ago. Photos of Michael Wisher as Davros and Tom Baker as the Doctor taken by Don Smith in February 1975 for @radiotimes.bsky.social
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/do...
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/do...
December 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Five-star #DoctorWho... You could watch an omnibus edition of Genesis of the Daleks #OTD 50 years ago. Photos of Michael Wisher as Davros and Tom Baker as the Doctor taken by Don Smith in February 1975 for @radiotimes.bsky.social
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/do...
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/do...