Tim Dickinson
@thetimdickinson.bsky.social
'That Chair Guy'
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Mention of Doctor Who | Blake's 7 | Pebble Mill | Whistle Test and I'll be there.
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Mention of Doctor Who | Blake's 7 | Pebble Mill | Whistle Test and I'll be there.
https://buymeacoffee.com/thetimdickinson
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The Directors of Blake’s 7 – George Spenton-Foster
This is a blog post about the work of George Spenton-Foster, specifically his contributions to the BBC series Blake’s 7 and Doctor Who in the 1970s.
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The Directors of Blake's 7.
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
Very much enjoyed the Innes Lloyd documentary. Fascinating to get a greater sense of his contributions.
Particularly interested in his options about the relationship between producer and director.
Particularly interested in his options about the relationship between producer and director.
December 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Very much enjoyed the Innes Lloyd documentary. Fascinating to get a greater sense of his contributions.
Particularly interested in his options about the relationship between producer and director.
Particularly interested in his options about the relationship between producer and director.
It's funny when you see a location used on a TV production that is synonymous with something else.
Here's the British Oxygen pool from Doctor Who 'The Invasion of Time'. Substitute Sontarans, savages and Time Lords, with executives, seafood salads and champagne. Play for Today: The Network (1979)
Here's the British Oxygen pool from Doctor Who 'The Invasion of Time'. Substitute Sontarans, savages and Time Lords, with executives, seafood salads and champagne. Play for Today: The Network (1979)
December 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It's funny when you see a location used on a TV production that is synonymous with something else.
Here's the British Oxygen pool from Doctor Who 'The Invasion of Time'. Substitute Sontarans, savages and Time Lords, with executives, seafood salads and champagne. Play for Today: The Network (1979)
Here's the British Oxygen pool from Doctor Who 'The Invasion of Time'. Substitute Sontarans, savages and Time Lords, with executives, seafood salads and champagne. Play for Today: The Network (1979)
Reposted by Tim Dickinson
#GaudaPrimeDay recommendation:
This superb in-depth read on George Spenton-Foster
I’ve always though his direction on his two Doctor Who stories was excellent, but that he messed up all four of his Blake’s 7 (all four of which I otherwise love. Yes, even that one)…
This superb in-depth read on George Spenton-Foster
I’ve always though his direction on his two Doctor Who stories was excellent, but that he messed up all four of his Blake’s 7 (all four of which I otherwise love. Yes, even that one)…
The Directors of Blake's 7.
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
The Directors of Blake’s 7 – George Spenton-Foster
This is a blog post about the work of George Spenton-Foster, specifically his contributions to the BBC series Blake’s 7 and Doctor Who in the 1970s.
pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#GaudaPrimeDay recommendation:
This superb in-depth read on George Spenton-Foster
I’ve always though his direction on his two Doctor Who stories was excellent, but that he messed up all four of his Blake’s 7 (all four of which I otherwise love. Yes, even that one)…
This superb in-depth read on George Spenton-Foster
I’ve always though his direction on his two Doctor Who stories was excellent, but that he messed up all four of his Blake’s 7 (all four of which I otherwise love. Yes, even that one)…
Reposted by Tim Dickinson
The Directors of Blake's 7.
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
The Directors of Blake’s 7 – George Spenton-Foster
This is a blog post about the work of George Spenton-Foster, specifically his contributions to the BBC series Blake’s 7 and Doctor Who in the 1970s.
pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Directors of Blake's 7.
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
Reposted by Tim Dickinson
Yuletide felicitations! The 1975 Christmas 'Radio TV Times' magazine is now available! 🎁
Explore 10 days of December 1975’s TV listings across both BBC and ITV.
Open the PDF, click on a programme title and start streaming from various platforms. 🤶
visualmutterings.com/1975-christm...
Explore 10 days of December 1975’s TV listings across both BBC and ITV.
Open the PDF, click on a programme title and start streaming from various platforms. 🤶
visualmutterings.com/1975-christm...
1975 Christmas Radio TV Times Magazine
Travel back 50 years into Christmas TV's past. The Christmas Radio TV Times gathers links to TV programmes from Christmas week 1975.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Yuletide felicitations! The 1975 Christmas 'Radio TV Times' magazine is now available! 🎁
Explore 10 days of December 1975’s TV listings across both BBC and ITV.
Open the PDF, click on a programme title and start streaming from various platforms. 🤶
visualmutterings.com/1975-christm...
Explore 10 days of December 1975’s TV listings across both BBC and ITV.
Open the PDF, click on a programme title and start streaming from various platforms. 🤶
visualmutterings.com/1975-christm...
The Directors of Blake's 7.
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
The Directors of Blake’s 7 – George Spenton-Foster
This is a blog post about the work of George Spenton-Foster, specifically his contributions to the BBC series Blake’s 7 and Doctor Who in the 1970s.
pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Directors of Blake's 7.
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
This first essay focuses on George Spenton-Foster. It contains some rare images of the man himself. Hope you enjoy. And if you do, feel free to buy me a coffee. Merry Christmas in advance! pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/12/17/t... #blakes7 #doctorwho
Ive whittled it down. The first Blake’s 7 director essay will be one of these three, whose names are so long they won’t fit on a credit!
December 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Ive whittled it down. The first Blake’s 7 director essay will be one of these three, whose names are so long they won’t fit on a credit!
I’m resurrecting my old ‘Watching Blake’s 7’ blog in a week or three, with a series of essays on the directors of #blakes7 Given the choice, who would you like to read about first?
December 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I’m resurrecting my old ‘Watching Blake’s 7’ blog in a week or three, with a series of essays on the directors of #blakes7 Given the choice, who would you like to read about first?
Here's a picture of Mary Habberfield, who, as the sound editor for Ealing Studios, was responsible for the famous 'Guggle Glub Gurgle' sound effect from 'The Man in the White Suit'.
It only took five years to find a photo of her. 🤷♂️
It only took five years to find a photo of her. 🤷♂️
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Here's a picture of Mary Habberfield, who, as the sound editor for Ealing Studios, was responsible for the famous 'Guggle Glub Gurgle' sound effect from 'The Man in the White Suit'.
It only took five years to find a photo of her. 🤷♂️
It only took five years to find a photo of her. 🤷♂️
Happy Doctor Who day everyone!
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Happy Doctor Who day everyone!
Hope everyone going to the #blakes7 screening at the BFI has a most excellent time. Flippin’ annoyed that I can’t be there, but fingers crossed for series C.
The two episodes are lite on chairs,
but I’m sure you’ll keep an eye open for the Chadwick sofa in Redemption 😂😂
The two episodes are lite on chairs,
but I’m sure you’ll keep an eye open for the Chadwick sofa in Redemption 😂😂
November 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Hope everyone going to the #blakes7 screening at the BFI has a most excellent time. Flippin’ annoyed that I can’t be there, but fingers crossed for series C.
The two episodes are lite on chairs,
but I’m sure you’ll keep an eye open for the Chadwick sofa in Redemption 😂😂
The two episodes are lite on chairs,
but I’m sure you’ll keep an eye open for the Chadwick sofa in Redemption 😂😂
I graduated with my Masters today, following two years spent studying Philip Hinchcliffe and Graham Williams. A reminder to me that you can mix work and pleasure. #doctorwho
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I graduated with my Masters today, following two years spent studying Philip Hinchcliffe and Graham Williams. A reminder to me that you can mix work and pleasure. #doctorwho
This is very surreal.
It beats the moment some obsessive helped Jon Kay find the BBC Breakfast Time sofa of 1983. 😂
It beats the moment some obsessive helped Jon Kay find the BBC Breakfast Time sofa of 1983. 😂
November 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This is very surreal.
It beats the moment some obsessive helped Jon Kay find the BBC Breakfast Time sofa of 1983. 😂
It beats the moment some obsessive helped Jon Kay find the BBC Breakfast Time sofa of 1983. 😂
Listening to Miles Davis ‘Sivad’ from 1971 ‘Live/Evil’ tonight, in memory of one of the great drummers, Jack DeJohnette.
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Listening to Miles Davis ‘Sivad’ from 1971 ‘Live/Evil’ tonight, in memory of one of the great drummers, Jack DeJohnette.
Did someone say Strictly Come Dancing were looking for two new hosts?
October 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Did someone say Strictly Come Dancing were looking for two new hosts?
The Chairs of Doctor Who - new chair day!
In fact, two from 'Dragonfire'. This first one is an
‘Etruscan’ chair, by Danny Lane, designed in 1984.
Also, the elusive French wire chair, circa 1950.
Post updated. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2020/02/24/t...
In fact, two from 'Dragonfire'. This first one is an
‘Etruscan’ chair, by Danny Lane, designed in 1984.
Also, the elusive French wire chair, circa 1950.
Post updated. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2020/02/24/t...
October 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Chairs of Doctor Who - new chair day!
In fact, two from 'Dragonfire'. This first one is an
‘Etruscan’ chair, by Danny Lane, designed in 1984.
Also, the elusive French wire chair, circa 1950.
Post updated. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2020/02/24/t...
In fact, two from 'Dragonfire'. This first one is an
‘Etruscan’ chair, by Danny Lane, designed in 1984.
Also, the elusive French wire chair, circa 1950.
Post updated. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2020/02/24/t...
It took me ages, but finally read @cutawaycomics.bsky.social Inferno prequel. I can now perfect the Stahlmann stare. Excellent stuff from Gary Russell, and John Ridgeway, who was ‘My Doctor’ in terms of comic strip, in the 80s. Great world building and poor old Harry Slocum.
October 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It took me ages, but finally read @cutawaycomics.bsky.social Inferno prequel. I can now perfect the Stahlmann stare. Excellent stuff from Gary Russell, and John Ridgeway, who was ‘My Doctor’ in terms of comic strip, in the 80s. Great world building and poor old Harry Slocum.
I decided to revisit an old post. New material, new things to discover, and new contexts.
This is about a 1982 advert for Maxell tapes, and the confrontational nature of early 1980s commercials. Expect Quatro, Mu-Cron and, yes, the Andrex puppy. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2022/07/22/m...
This is about a 1982 advert for Maxell tapes, and the confrontational nature of early 1980s commercials. Expect Quatro, Mu-Cron and, yes, the Andrex puppy. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2022/07/22/m...
Confronting the audience: Maxell tapes advert – ‘Break the Sound Barrier’ (1982)
This is a post about the UK commercial for Maxell tapes – ‘Storm’ (1982), featuring Peter Murphy of Bauhaus.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I decided to revisit an old post. New material, new things to discover, and new contexts.
This is about a 1982 advert for Maxell tapes, and the confrontational nature of early 1980s commercials. Expect Quatro, Mu-Cron and, yes, the Andrex puppy. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2022/07/22/m...
This is about a 1982 advert for Maxell tapes, and the confrontational nature of early 1980s commercials. Expect Quatro, Mu-Cron and, yes, the Andrex puppy. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2022/07/22/m...
Obviously, I'm drawn to the Knossos chair, but elsewhere...oh, the riches to be identified! Marvellous post. 👏
Just putting it out there: if they've found any of the Myth Makers and anyone wants to interview me about Bronze Age stuff in Doctor Who for a Blu-ray extra, I am very much available.
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A Visual Guide to the Aegean Bronze Age in Doctor Who
Most people probably don’t associate Doctor Who with the Aegean Bronze Age. I mean, why would you? They’ve only done two stories set there and one is entirely missing from the archives. But when yo…
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October 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Obviously, I'm drawn to the Knossos chair, but elsewhere...oh, the riches to be identified! Marvellous post. 👏
This week I achieved my Masters with Distinction. I inflicted pain and suffering on myself while writing the thesis, and now I inflict it on the world. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/09/18/d...
Masters Thesis – Does studying stylistic change and boundary-pushing within the production of Doctor Who between 1974 and 1980, through the lens of innovation theory, allow the critical orthodoxies o...
This is a Masters thesis focusing on Doctor Who and British Television Production of the 1970s. Does studying stylistic change and boundary-pushing within the production of Doctor Who between 1974 …
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September 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This week I achieved my Masters with Distinction. I inflicted pain and suffering on myself while writing the thesis, and now I inflict it on the world. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/09/18/d...
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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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September 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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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I thought I'd use some photos I took on a recent trip to Hound Tor to recreate the making of The Sontaran Experiment.
Anything to distract me from the state of the world, the erosion of the BBC, reasoned arguments, you know, that kind of thing.
Anything to distract me from the state of the world, the erosion of the BBC, reasoned arguments, you know, that kind of thing.
September 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I thought I'd use some photos I took on a recent trip to Hound Tor to recreate the making of The Sontaran Experiment.
Anything to distract me from the state of the world, the erosion of the BBC, reasoned arguments, you know, that kind of thing.
Anything to distract me from the state of the world, the erosion of the BBC, reasoned arguments, you know, that kind of thing.
Took the 4 year old to a Lego festival today.
September 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Took the 4 year old to a Lego festival today.
Reposted by Tim Dickinson
THREAD - Blake's 7 locations.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
August 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
THREAD - Blake's 7 locations.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.