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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 3d

'Have a pork scratcing says the Lord.' RIP John Woodvine.

Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 6d

I look forward to your analysis of food description in a Dicks noverlisation. This week, it's bully beef. In other books, porridge with a hint of salt and breakfast in Snowmen. Always enjoyed those touches of the normal.

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 6d

And first Doctor's line 'Gel's got more sense than the two of you put together.'

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Simon Guerrier @0tralala.bsky.social · 8d

On the biography of Barry Cryer by his son @bobbicee.bsky.social, and the radio show Baz worked on with Terrance Dicks between the latter’s stints on Doctor Who: 0tralala.blogspot.com/2025/10/barr...

Barry Cryer Same Time Tomorrow, by Bob Cryer

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 18d

Blatant promotion. Hear me talk about 'Callan', a series I am very fond of on Vision on Sound, a very good broadcast/podcast on classic TV and nostalgia you can catch up on here:

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VISION ON SOUND • A podcast on Spotify for Creators

ADVENTURES IN TWENTIETH CENTURY TELEVISION... AND BEYOND...!Where the television of the past… …becomes the conversation of the present.Join us as we take a nostalgic journey through the television vau...

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 19d

Part Two of when BBC1 wanted to see if there could be a future for Ulster in 1972... michaelseely.substack.com/p/this-is-bb...

This is BBC1 - 'Plumbing further depths of absurdity'

It is Wednesday 5 January 1972 - and BBC1 is about to host a live enquiry on the future of Northern Ireland despite outrage from the press and pressure from two governments not to go ahead. PART 2

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 19d

Part Two of when BBC1 wanted to see if there could be a future for Ulster in 1972... michaelseely.substack.com/p/this-is-bb...

This is BBC1 - 'Plumbing further depths of absurdity'

It is Wednesday 5 January 1972 - and BBC1 is about to host a live enquiry on the future of Northern Ireland despite outrage from the press and pressure from two governments not to go ahead. PART 2

michaelseely.substack.com

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 20d

Tomorrow's SMP post is part two of this examination of a piece of TV history when BBC1 cleared the schedules for a controversial and headline grabbing enquiry into the future of Ulster. At this early point in 1972, no one foresaw what event was around the corner.

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World of Telly @world-of-telly.bsky.social · 21d

And here's another bump for the video podcast, which the BBC has kindly left up.

World of Telly @world-of-telly.bsky.social · 26d

This video could be taken down at any moment because it's in an ongoing copyright dispute, so get it while you can! youtu.be/UF2_4lp61C4 If it is removed, an uncut and slightly more polished version is available on our new Patreon, which is completely free to join: www.patreon.com/WorldofTelly

World of Telly Episode 11: The Mad Death

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 26d

My latest Substack takes a look at my favourite Doctor Who William Hartnell guest starring in 'Softly Softly' who makes a surprising confession. With thanks to Z Cars historian David Brunt.
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Star Cops Fan Site @starcopsfansite.bsky.social · 25d

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"An immaculately researched tribute" - SFX Magazine
"Above The Law is superb - the work put into it is phenomenal and it`s also very well written" - Trevor Cooper
Now reprinted and a perfect companion to what is coming next!!!

Above the Law: The Unofficial Guide to Star Cops

REPRINTING: NEW COPIES ARRIVING SEPTEMBER 29 Star Cops was a BBC detective drama series set in space. Creator and writer Chris Boucher had honed...

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 26d

My latest Substack takes a look at my favourite Doctor Who William Hartnell guest starring in 'Softly Softly' who makes a surprising confession. With thanks to Z Cars historian David Brunt.
michaelseely.substack.com/p/guest-star...

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 26d

Features the episodes of Doomwatch and Survivors when they dealt with rabies before the extraordinary drama The Mad Death.

World of Telly @world-of-telly.bsky.social · 26d

This video could be taken down at any moment because it's in an ongoing copyright dispute, so get it while you can! youtu.be/UF2_4lp61C4 If it is removed, an uncut and slightly more polished version is available on our new Patreon, which is completely free to join: www.patreon.com/WorldofTelly

World of Telly Episode 11: The Mad Death

YouTube video by World of Telly

youtu.be

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 29d

Good drinking game here: spot the Triffid. Spot the Tripod keeps you awfully dry.

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · 29d

Last weekend, my Substack reached the finale of The Big Pull, a lost 1962 Saturday night sci-fi thriller. For six weeks or so I've been retelling the story of Quatermass meets A for Andromeda meets The Day The Earth Caught Fire. Subscribe for more larks in the future!

Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · Sep 7

A day late but never mind, read the conclusion of The Big Pull, a lost BBC science fiction serial from 1962. I winder if they really filmed at Jodrell Bank. And if they did, whatever did they think of the script!

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The Big Pull Part Six

Saturday is late this week. And time is running out for the future of mankind in the final instalment of this lost BBC serial.

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · Sep 7

A day late but never mind, read the conclusion of The Big Pull, a lost BBC science fiction serial from 1962. I winder if they really filmed at Jodrell Bank. And if they did, whatever did they think of the script!

michaelseely.substack.com/p/the-big-pu...

The Big Pull Part Six

Saturday is late this week. And time is running out for the future of mankind in the final instalment of this lost BBC serial.

michaelseely.substack.com

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · Sep 7

A day late but never mind, read the conclusion of The Big Pull, a lost BBC science fiction serial from 1962. I winder if they really filmed at Jodrell Bank. And if they did, whatever did they think of the script!

michaelseely.substack.com/p/the-big-pu...

The Big Pull Part Six

Saturday is late this week. And time is running out for the future of mankind in the final instalment of this lost BBC serial.

michaelseely.substack.com

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Ten Acre Books @tenacrebooks.bsky.social · Sep 6

We had a great day celebrating the publication of Penda's Fen: Scene by Scene. Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a memorable event and to the Barbican Cinema for hosting us. "Cherish the flame…" 🔥

Ian Greaves @greavesian.bsky.social · Sep 6

The Barbican Centre has never to my knowledge hosted a screening of Penda's Fen, but that changes today. It's sold out, I'm happy to say, but I expect there will be a small number of tix at the box office if you want to queue early. And do say hello! (Find me in the Two Brewers after, probably.)

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · Sep 5

Not always. Some have invested in time locks and movement CCTV for thieves and anti social behaviour to make up for lack of volunteers who are willing key holders. Others are just gits.

Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · Sep 5

All the unlocked churches I visit are usually unmanned except the odd cleaner. Some are closed due to anti social behaviour of the locals. We don't need an entourage.

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Simon Guerrier @0tralala.bsky.social · Sep 4

Another extended wanging-on about old Doctor Who books, this time Doctor Who and the Terror of the Autons by Terrance Dicks, featuring flowing honey, chameleons and repair shops. 0tralala.blogspot.com/2025/09/doct...

Doctor Who and the Terror of the Autons by Terrance Dicks

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · Sep 5

I meant throughout the serial?

Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · Sep 5

Do we hear that howling singer after ep 1?

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Illuminations @illuminations.bsky.social · Sep 1

OTD in early British television

On the morning of Friday 1 September 1939, AP broadcast an edition of Come and Be Televised from Radiolympia. Among Elizabeth Cowell’s guests were Mr J. McIntyre giving ‘impressions of English life as a West Indian’...

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OTD in early British television: 1 September 1939 - Illuminations

John Wyver writes (just after midday): On the morning of Friday 1 September 1939, AP broadcast an edition of Come and Be Televised from Radiolympia. Among Elizabeth Cowell’s guests were Mr J. McIntyre...

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Michael Seely @mpseely.bsky.social · Aug 31

Part Five of The Big Pull is now up on michaelseely.substack.com The final part of this lost BBC science fiction serial will be published next Saturday.

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