MJ Herbert
@mjherbert.bsky.social
Socialist Historian. My work includes books on the history of radical women in C19th and 20th. Watching Doctor Who since 1963 and currently working on a biography of Avengers and Doctor Who writer Malcolm Hulke. Gender critical. Pronouns? Of course not!
In my biography of the tv scriptwriter Malcolm Hulke "Things are not always what they seem" i discuss his work on The Avengers in 1963 including "The Trojan Horse". Steed and Cathy investigate what is really going on at the racing stables.. www.lulu.com/shop/michael...
November 26, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In my biography of the tv scriptwriter Malcolm Hulke "Things are not always what they seem" i discuss his work on The Avengers in 1963 including "The Trojan Horse". Steed and Cathy investigate what is really going on at the racing stables.. www.lulu.com/shop/michael...
From 1977, a three part drama by Andrew Davies on the life and politics of Eleanor Marx. Jennie Stoller plays Eleanor ....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyWp0YEDrzA
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
From 1977, a three part drama by Andrew Davies on the life and politics of Eleanor Marx. Jennie Stoller plays Eleanor ....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyWp0YEDrzA
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It seems Labour have come into government with the express purpose of pissing off everyone that voted for them. It's a new form of politics called "unpopulism".
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
It seems Labour have come into government with the express purpose of pissing off everyone that voted for them. It's a new form of politics called "unpopulism".
B'Tselem בצלם بتسيلم
@btselem
Since the “ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip took effect on 10 October 2025, Israel has killed at least 345 Palestinians there, including at least 119 children, and wounded about 889.
@btselem
Since the “ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip took effect on 10 October 2025, Israel has killed at least 345 Palestinians there, including at least 119 children, and wounded about 889.
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
B'Tselem בצלם بتسيلم
@btselem
Since the “ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip took effect on 10 October 2025, Israel has killed at least 345 Palestinians there, including at least 119 children, and wounded about 889.
@btselem
Since the “ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip took effect on 10 October 2025, Israel has killed at least 345 Palestinians there, including at least 119 children, and wounded about 889.
"It is the people who create"... Bernadette Hyland looks back at the 1976 tv series Bill Brand by Trevor Griffiths in which Jack Shepherd, who died this week, played a left wing Labour MP from Manchester who clashes with his own party lipsticksocialist.com/2012/05/17/b...
Bill Brand; It is the People who Create………
Bill Brand (played by Jack Shepherd) speaking at a workers occupation Bill Brand, a TV series broadcast on ITV in the summer of 1976, was written by one of Britain’s (and Manchester’s) greate…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
"It is the people who create"... Bernadette Hyland looks back at the 1976 tv series Bill Brand by Trevor Griffiths in which Jack Shepherd, who died this week, played a left wing Labour MP from Manchester who clashes with his own party lipsticksocialist.com/2012/05/17/b...
Voting intentions
RFM: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 15% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @YouGov
, 23-24 Nov.
Changes w/ 16-17 Nov.
RFM: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 15% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @YouGov
, 23-24 Nov.
Changes w/ 16-17 Nov.
November 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Voting intentions
RFM: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 15% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @YouGov
, 23-24 Nov.
Changes w/ 16-17 Nov.
RFM: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDM: 15% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)
Via @YouGov
, 23-24 Nov.
Changes w/ 16-17 Nov.
In my biography of the television scriptwriter Malcolm Hulke "Things are not always what they seem" I discuss his work on The Avengers in 1963 including "The Medicine Men". Steed and Cathy investigate fraud and murder at a pharmaceuticals firm. www.lulu.com/shop/michael...
November 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
In my biography of the television scriptwriter Malcolm Hulke "Things are not always what they seem" I discuss his work on The Avengers in 1963 including "The Medicine Men". Steed and Cathy investigate fraud and murder at a pharmaceuticals firm. www.lulu.com/shop/michael...
In my biography of the television scriptwriter Malcolm "Mac" Hulke I discuss his work on the series "The Avengers" in 1963, including "The Undertakers". www.lulu.com/shop/michael...
November 23, 2025 at 11:44 AM
In my biography of the television scriptwriter Malcolm "Mac" Hulke I discuss his work on the series "The Avengers" in 1963, including "The Undertakers". www.lulu.com/shop/michael...
Reposted by MJ Herbert
Morning all.
Unknown photographer via Lee Shulman’s Anonymous Project
“When We Were Young: Memories of Growing Up in Britain”
www.we-heart.com/2020/11/11/w...
Unknown photographer via Lee Shulman’s Anonymous Project
“When We Were Young: Memories of Growing Up in Britain”
www.we-heart.com/2020/11/11/w...
November 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Morning all.
Unknown photographer via Lee Shulman’s Anonymous Project
“When We Were Young: Memories of Growing Up in Britain”
www.we-heart.com/2020/11/11/w...
Unknown photographer via Lee Shulman’s Anonymous Project
“When We Were Young: Memories of Growing Up in Britain”
www.we-heart.com/2020/11/11/w...
Reposted by MJ Herbert
This week the Randomizer maroons us in The Space Pirates, the six-part “epic” so padded it should come with its own flotation device. Is this Bob Holmes’ secret experiment to recreate the worst parts of Star Trek?
Spotify: open.spotify.com/epi...
YouTube: youtu.be/EuZY1KFoSIY
Spotify: open.spotify.com/epi...
YouTube: youtu.be/EuZY1KFoSIY
November 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This week the Randomizer maroons us in The Space Pirates, the six-part “epic” so padded it should come with its own flotation device. Is this Bob Holmes’ secret experiment to recreate the worst parts of Star Trek?
Spotify: open.spotify.com/epi...
YouTube: youtu.be/EuZY1KFoSIY
Spotify: open.spotify.com/epi...
YouTube: youtu.be/EuZY1KFoSIY
Love or hate it ? Rachael on ChatAboutItDont ShoutAboutIt discusses the 1st Doctor serial "The Celestial Toymaker" www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls4q...
TERRIBLE Animation | The Celestial Toymaker #bbc #doctorwho #drwho
YouTube video by Chat About It, Don't Shout About It
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November 22, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Love or hate it ? Rachael on ChatAboutItDont ShoutAboutIt discusses the 1st Doctor serial "The Celestial Toymaker" www.youtube.com/watch?v=ls4q...
Now available in print: “All help possible will be given”: The complete Minutes of the Manchester and Salford Women’s Trades Union Council, 1895 to 1919. £17.99 . The Minutes have been transcribed in full and are a unique item of national significance. www.lulu.com/shop/bernade...
"All help possible will be given"
The Manchester and Salford Women’s Trades Union Council was established in 1895 to organise women into trade unions, and lasted until 1919. The Council employed organisers such as Sarah Dickenson, Eva...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Now available in print: “All help possible will be given”: The complete Minutes of the Manchester and Salford Women’s Trades Union Council, 1895 to 1919. £17.99 . The Minutes have been transcribed in full and are a unique item of national significance. www.lulu.com/shop/bernade...
"M.A.L" The Journalism and Writing of Madeline Alberta Linford
Madeline Linford (1895-1975) was the first woman on the Editorial Board of the Manchester Guardian, working for the newspaper from 1913 to 1953.
Madeline Linford (1895-1975) was the first woman on the Editorial Board of the Manchester Guardian, working for the newspaper from 1913 to 1953.
"M.A.L" The Journalism and Writing of Madeline Alberta Linford
Madeline Linford (1895-1975) was the first woman on the Editorial Board of the Manchester Guardian, working for the newspaper from 1913 to 1953. She wrote theatre, film and book reviews as well as nu...
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November 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
"M.A.L" The Journalism and Writing of Madeline Alberta Linford
Madeline Linford (1895-1975) was the first woman on the Editorial Board of the Manchester Guardian, working for the newspaper from 1913 to 1953.
Madeline Linford (1895-1975) was the first woman on the Editorial Board of the Manchester Guardian, working for the newspaper from 1913 to 1953.
LGB Alliance: " Those of us who don't conform to hair and clothing stereotypes have occasionally been politely 'challenged'. This is nothing new
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
LGB Alliance: " Those of us who don't conform to hair and clothing stereotypes have occasionally been politely 'challenged'. This is nothing new
In my biography of the television scriptwriter Malcolm "Mac" Hulke I discuss his work on the early 60s series "the Avengers" including the episode "The White Dwarf" in which a rogue star seems to portend the end of the world. www.lulu.com/shop/michael...
November 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In my biography of the television scriptwriter Malcolm "Mac" Hulke I discuss his work on the early 60s series "the Avengers" including the episode "The White Dwarf" in which a rogue star seems to portend the end of the world. www.lulu.com/shop/michael...
archive of the Redstockings socialist feminist group in New York, formed in late 60s : www.redstockings.org
Welcome to Redstockings
Redstockings
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November 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
archive of the Redstockings socialist feminist group in New York, formed in late 60s : www.redstockings.org
Jo Freeman's account of the origins of the Women's Liberation movement in USA, greatly influenced by the Civil Right's movement www.jofreeman.com/aboutjo/pers...
On the Origins of the Women's Liberation Movement
Jo Freeman discusses her longtime involvement in the women's movement.
www.jofreeman.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Jo Freeman's account of the origins of the Women's Liberation movement in USA, greatly influenced by the Civil Right's movement www.jofreeman.com/aboutjo/pers...
Notes from the Second Year (1970) USA Women's Liberation newsletter ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00048258/0...
UF Digital Collections
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November 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Notes from the Second Year (1970) USA Women's Liberation newsletter ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00048258/0...
Notes from the First Year (June 1968) USA Women's Liberation newsletter
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November 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Notes from the First Year (June 1968) USA Women's Liberation newsletter
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On the Sense Sphere Doctor Who show the host Brendan Noble and I discussed the edited version of Mac Hulke and Terrance Dicks serial "The War Games" and concluded that we were not impressed www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0bI...
RTD'S WAR GAMES IN COLOUR DAMNED BY HULKE BIOGRAPHER AS A TRAVESTY AND INSULT TO HIS WORK
YouTube video by The Sense Sphere - The Doctor Who Podcast
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November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On the Sense Sphere Doctor Who show the host Brendan Noble and I discussed the edited version of Mac Hulke and Terrance Dicks serial "The War Games" and concluded that we were not impressed www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0bI...
Hard to spot any difference between Labour's shameful announcement yesterday and the National Front policy in 1970s of "End immigration and start repatriation"
November 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Hard to spot any difference between Labour's shameful announcement yesterday and the National Front policy in 1970s of "End immigration and start repatriation"
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"Far-right figures Tommy Robinson & Nigel Farage praise Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plans to force asylum seekers into 20 years of limbo before being able to settle in Britain"
"‘Morally wrong and politically disastrous’ – Labour's asylum plans slammed"
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/mora...
"‘Morally wrong and politically disastrous’ – Labour's asylum plans slammed"
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/mora...
‘Morally wrong and politically disastrous’ – Labour's asylum plans slammed
LABOUR backbenchers condemned the party’s draconian asylum plans as not just “morally wrong” but “politically disastrous” today.Refugees will have to endure two decades of limbo before they can apply ...
morningstaronline.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"Far-right figures Tommy Robinson & Nigel Farage praise Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plans to force asylum seekers into 20 years of limbo before being able to settle in Britain"
"‘Morally wrong and politically disastrous’ – Labour's asylum plans slammed"
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/mora...
"‘Morally wrong and politically disastrous’ – Labour's asylum plans slammed"
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/mora...
In my biography of the television scriptwriter Malcolm "Mac" Hulke "Things are not always what they seem" I discuss his work on The Avengers including "Intercrime" (January 1963) www.lulu.com/shop/michael...
November 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
In my biography of the television scriptwriter Malcolm "Mac" Hulke "Things are not always what they seem" I discuss his work on The Avengers including "Intercrime" (January 1963) www.lulu.com/shop/michael...
Reposted by MJ Herbert
Labour MPs slam government for ‘chasing Reform’ with ‘brutal’ asylum crackdown
MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
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MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
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Labour MPs slam government for 'chasing Reform' with 'brutal' asylum crackdown
The government is facing criticism from Labour MPs after home secretary Shabana Mahmood announced plans to overhaul the UK's asylum system.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Labour MPs slam government for ‘chasing Reform’ with ‘brutal’ asylum crackdown
MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...
MPs have accused the home secretary for 'performative cruelty'
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/lab...