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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · 6d

The original ending to Cranky Bugs, where Cranky sets his eyes on Mavis and Percy isn't best pleased…

Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · 6d

At least this version suggests a logical reason for TFC conveniently being there at the right time. He'd driven to the signalbox to help the Signalman (presumably named Sid?) finish his shepherd's pie and then made a quick visit to the Smelters Yard to use as a cover story.

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · 7d

A HUGE SUPPER OF SHEPHERD'S PIE

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · 8d

I can't think of many other actresses who threw themselves into physical comedy to quite the same extent. Obviously stunt doubles were used, but much of the time it was clearly her doing that stuff. One of the greats.

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SteamTeam @stamteam.bsky.social · 9d

Set your alarms and prepare for chaos! Ronnie the Mole Adventures premieres October 15 at 1PM UK time! That’s five straight weeks of storytelling shenanigans!

Subscribe so you don’t miss a minute!

www.youtube.com/@RonnietheMole
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Ronnie the Mole

It’s time for brand new adventures with Ronnie the Mole! Everyone’s favorite Welsh mole and his friends are back! Return to the Garden where Ronnie, Sam, Billy, Richard, Barbara, Eunice, and Grandad l...

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · 13d

Here's John appearing alongside Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender - but not Dad's Army as you might expect! He plays an Engine Driver in this episode of the early 70's radio sitcom Parsley Sidings.

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · 13d

Here's John appearing alongside Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender - but not Dad's Army as you might expect! He plays an Engine Driver in this episode of the early 70's radio sitcom Parsley Sidings.

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SteamTeam @stamteam.bsky.social · 24d

Ronnie the Mole is back in an all-new audio-only series from Calico TV! You can watch a short preview of this new format show here! Narrated by @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social
youtube.com/watch?v=l3kqzul6Ypc

Ronnie the Mole Adventures - Coming Soon!

YouTube video by Ronnie the Mole

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks! Just enjoying my birthday cake.

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Sep 10

@tehflyingkipper.bsky.social getting someone experienced to help broadcast the news of your birthday to the wider world of Bluesky! Hope it’s a good one mate

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CEEFAUX @ceefaux.bsky.social · Sep 3

#fatherted #thatmoneywasjustrestinginmyaccount

20.00 FILM: THE GODFATHER TED
Classic Mafia epic about a priest who, to repay his debt to a Mafia Don, must assassinate a number of men by kicking them up the arse or face waking up with the head of a Lovely Horse in his bed.

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Aug 17

Edgar Hodges, illustrator of the 1979/80 annual and several colouring/activity books, passed away earlier this year, aged 97
www.theboltonnews.co.uk/memorials/de...

Edgar Albert HODGES

Edgar peacefully passed away on 13th February 2025, aged 97 years.Edgar will be sadly missed by his dear friend Joan and all his other treasured…

www.theboltonnews.co.uk

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Aug 15

"A giant made of bread you say? That'll be nice. Quick! I need to order a dozen toasters and several tonnes of butter sharpish."

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Aug 15

"A giant made of bread you say? That'll be nice. Quick! I need to order a dozen toasters and several tonnes of butter sharpish."

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SteamTeam @stamteam.bsky.social · Aug 15

Find out what Postman Pat's secret is in today's classic story!
Watch here ▶️ youtu.be/gIdDGwHRAFc

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Aug 12

Pretty sure this ad from 2013 would have been the last time Ray voiced anything Mr Benn related. His voice sounded virtually the same even in his 70's! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXO0...

Mr Benn at Christmas -- MR PORTER

YouTube video by MR PORTER

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · Aug 10

R.I.P. Ray Brooks.

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TV Live @tvlive.site · Aug 10

TV actor Ray Brooks, who starred in some of the UK's best-known programmes in a career spanning five decades, has died aged 86.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86

He also starred in ground-breaking drama Cathy Come Home, as well as primetime shows Big Deal and EastEnders.

www.bbc.com

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Aug 9

Me trying to follow any Marvel film made after about 2014.

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Mark Braxton @braxtm.bsky.social · Jul 3

I'm extremely sad to learn that the writer and illustrator Daniel Postgate has died. I spoke to him in 2015 when #Clangers returned to TV and he had some enchanting stories of growing up while his father Oliver's shows were being made. My condolences to his family. www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/dan...

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Aug 9

Me trying to follow any Marvel film made after about 2014.

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Aug 1

I think he enjoyed this part of the visit considerably more...

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Aug 1

You may remember Ted visiting Sodor to meet The Fat Controller on Yorkshire Day a few a years ago. Well, arrangments were finally made for a reciprocal visit to Cumbria.

Although TFC didn't get too involved in any Greendale tomfoolery, he declared the dancing to be "delicious and most amusing."

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Jul 30

Still trying to ID this shot from another S1 episode. The big Victorian looking building at the end of the road intrigues me, but I suspect it may be long gone by now...

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Jul 30

The show's locations haven't been as well documented as OFAH or KUA, so yeah, I'd definitely be interested to see if there's anywhere you pick up on when you do rewatch.

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