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Michael Lockley
@lagstonehall2.bsky.social
Astronomer, Classical music enthusiast plus film scores. Foreign language TV. Single (grand) parent, widower.

Lives in Leeds, UK, but also seen in Furness and the Yorkshire Dales and Moors. Would vote Democrat if in USA.
The Solti version of Wagner's Das Rheingold was recorded in 1958 , it's still thought to be one of the best.

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February 13, 2026 at 10:46 PM
The Solti Rheingold, I've got that on vinyl LP.

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February 13, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Ooh Bruno Ganz, well, we all know who he played.

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February 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Half an hour in, and our first scary moment - or is it?

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February 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Sod off Vodafone.

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February 13, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Hmm, pizzicato strings, that's a new one.

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February 13, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Robert Hardy likes to play angry people.

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February 13, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Evening everyone.
Ready for some @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social action.

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February 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Reposted by Michael Lockley
Did You Know? Composer #PaulLewis who wrote the theme music for the anthology horror series SUPERNATURAL (1977) has scored over 150 television programmes from dramas to Benny Hill and Monty Python! Episode 1 of Supernatural begins tonight at 9pm on #TPTV !
February 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Happy 94th birthday to the maestro John Williams 🎂
February 8, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Not bad, but the first was definitely the best of the Hammer Draculas; as ever, an excellent music score by James Bernard.

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January 30, 2026 at 10:34 PM
He should be alright with that massive crucifix, but it is facing the wrong way.

#justsaying

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January 30, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Senior churchmen not listening to the concerns of their understudy clergy. Well, that never happens.

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January 30, 2026 at 9:13 PM
James Bernard has risen from the Stave - again.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Evening everyone, #thefilmcrowd
January 30, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Reposted by Michael Lockley
The Little Free Library of the day is this snowy beauty! ❄️

Find book to snuggle in with at a Little Free Library near you! Locate one using our free mobile app: https://lflib.org/app
January 23, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Reposted by Michael Lockley
'Sean Binnie was a 22-year-old acting sergeant when he was killed while on patrol..Janette Binnie, 58, of Crimond in Aberdeenshire, told BBC Scotland News: "His comment are soul-destroying, for me personally as a mum, that's lost my only child in that war. How can you stand there and say this?"'
My soldier son died in Afghanistan - Donald Trump's comments are soul-destroying
Janette Binnie's son Sean was 22 when he was killed in Afghanistan in 2009.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Cushing plays the baddie in Amicus films.

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January 16, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Paul, someone keeps playing that annoying vibraphone.

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January 16, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The deadliest of weapons - an envelope opener !!

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January 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Good evening everyone
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January 16, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Reposted by Michael Lockley
Hi folks, I'm seeing a lot of "Eyes on Minneapolis" & "We support Minnesota" sentiment. Here's a tangible way you can help:

Trump just suspended federal funding for SNAP benefits to Minnesota. Second Harvest Heartland is an MN-based hunger-relief org.

Please donate what you can.

www.2harvest.org
Second Harvest Heartland | Local Minnesota, Wisconsin food bank | 2harvest.org
There is more than enough food for everyone. As one of the nation’s largest hunger relief agencies, it’s our job to make sure healthy, nutritious food gets to the households who need it. Every day, we...
www.2harvest.org
January 10, 2026 at 10:21 PM
The concept and basic story were quite good, it just came across as a bit slow and soulless. I think if they were doing it today, they'd make it more slick and have kick-ass women like Michelle Yeoh as the main actors.

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January 10, 2026 at 11:19 AM
After the tender process, I'm not sure it was wise to award the final contract for the uniforms to Primark.

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January 9, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Presumably, they need access to a suitable man at some point , in order to create more women.

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#justsaying
January 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM