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Graham Brown
@grahambrownorkney.bsky.social
Orkney since 2010. Secretary, Quoyloo Old School; member, Harray & Sandwick Community Council; Radio Caroline supporter; Ex-BBC staff. Partner: Kathie Touin, musician - http://www.kathietouin.com/
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News just in! My new radio drama about the first radio drama! On wireless sets this Christmas...
I can finally announce!
This Christmas Eve, 2:15pm, BBC Radio 4, a drama I've written - 'The Truth about Phyllis Twigg' - will inform, educate and entertain about the first ever radio drama! 103 years later to the day.
If you like this classy image, you should see our cast...
November 24, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A rainbow over the Old School, Quoyloo (community centre) on Domino's walk. #Orkney #BorderCollie
November 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Domino got a walk in just before the heavy rain - he's spotted the field that now has sheep. #Orkney #BorderCollie
November 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It's very cold but we had to have a game in the field with Domino and his orange snake on his 4th birthday. #Orkney #BorderCollie
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Domino did well on his social dog walk today but at the coffee break he started barking at the statue of John Rae. #Orkney
November 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special

The new Private Eye is out now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Spectacular sunset sky over our house this afternoon. #Orkney
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today would have been Roscoe's birthday. So Domino and I went to visit his grave in the enclosure he loved to explore. #Orkney
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Mist rolling in is lit by the moonlight. #Orkney
November 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It's that time of year when strange fungi appear on our lawn. #Orkney
November 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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NEW PODCAST AHOY!
The British Broadcasting Century ep 106
6BM Bournemouth: The End of the Beginning at the BBC
On its 102nd birthday, the tale + voices of 8th BBC station 6BM Bournemouth, thanks to @seanstreet.bsky.social
+ the future with radio futurologist @james.crid.land.
Enjoy!
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The British Broadcasting Century with Paul Kerensa: #106 6BM Bournemouth: The End of the Beginning at the BBC... and James Cridland
"6BM Bournemouth sends hearty greetings to the world... We do hope you can smell the pines!" On 17 October 1923 (oh and look at the date this podcast landed - 102 years apart), the BBC opened its ...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
7.45am on Domino's walk. Just before sunrise the Sun reflects beautiful colours into the clouds. #Orkney
October 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Domino paying attention at his training class - and earlier having fun in our enclosure. #Orkney
October 12, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I've just read this strange, fascinating novel: "A Voice Like Velvet" by Donald Henderson. First published in 1944 as "The Announcer", it's about a BBC announcer who is also a jewel thief. Ideal if you're interested in radio, the BBC & wartime Britain - and for listeners to @bbcentury.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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No new podcast this weekend...
Your previous episode (105) is on the BBC's 7th station, 2BD Aberdeen
Your next episode(106) will be on the BBC's 8th station, 6BM Bournemouth
Find 'em where you find podcasts.
Meanwhile, have you completed our brief survey yet?
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October 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Rainbow outside our house just now. #Orkney #rainbow
October 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Cloud behind our house. #Orkney
October 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The sky seemed foreboding late this afternoon ahead of Storm Amy tomorrow. Time for @kathietouin.bsky.social to pick more tomatoes from our Polycrub before we batten the hatches. #Orkney
October 2, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Domino and I ventured out to the East Mainland of #Orkney in yesterday's sunshine.
September 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
The Quoyloo Old School quiz returns for the new season on Friday! #Orkney
September 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Here's a fun playlist. If you fancy some uplifting trance music (and who doesn't?) have a listen to Ori Uplift - Uplifting Only 605 on Spotify, Apple Music and other platforms. Butterflies, my collaboration with trance artist Deme3us, is at number six!
Links for streaming here: uoradio.ffm.to/0605
Ori Uplift - Uplifting Only 605: No-Talking DJ Mix [FULL]
We have 7 exclusive world premieres today, and it's a mix of both instrumental and vocal tracks!
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September 16, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Misty sunrise seen from fido's morning walk. #Orkney
September 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Double rainbow beyond our enclosure but Domino is more interested in his snake toy. #Orkney
September 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Casting long shadows from the low Sun on our morning walk. #Orkney
September 9, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Fascinating and informative afternoon learning about the Churchill Barriers on a bus tour, part of #Orkney International Science Festival ...
September 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM