Dan Richards
@danzep.bsky.social
Writer & Broadcaster – Edinburgh
📚 Holloway • The Beechwood Airship Interviews • Climbing Days • Outpost • Overnight / 📻 Only After Dark – BBC R4
Author illustration by @zoesees.bsky.social
👉 https://www.danrichards.uk/ 👈
📚 Holloway • The Beechwood Airship Interviews • Climbing Days • Outpost • Overnight / 📻 Only After Dark – BBC R4
Author illustration by @zoesees.bsky.social
👉 https://www.danrichards.uk/ 👈
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Another wonderful evening of image, sound & writing from Manchester's Poetry Library last night, with Jean Sprackland's final event in her curated series Night Vision. A fantastic presentation of Helen McGhie's work & conversation & readings from @danzep.bsky.social - hosted by Andrew McMillan.
December 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Another wonderful evening of image, sound & writing from Manchester's Poetry Library last night, with Jean Sprackland's final event in her curated series Night Vision. A fantastic presentation of Helen McGhie's work & conversation & readings from @danzep.bsky.social - hosted by Andrew McMillan.
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TONIGHT!
In the last event of the series, Jean Sprackland is joined by @danzep.bsky.social and Helen McGhie to discuss all things darkness and night time.
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#BookSky
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#BookSky
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie
Writing and photography come together to reveal what really goes on after dark.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
TONIGHT!
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In the last event of the series, Jean Sprackland is joined by @danzep.bsky.social and Helen McGhie to discuss all things darkness and night time.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-visi...
#BookSky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-visi...
#BookSky
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie
Writing and photography come together to reveal what really goes on after dark.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
In the last event of the series, Jean Sprackland is joined by @danzep.bsky.social and Helen McGhie to discuss all things darkness and night time.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-visi...
#BookSky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/night-visi...
#BookSky
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Thursday at Manchester Poetry Library - online link
Join Jean Sprackland for the third in her curated series of events at the Poetry Library for Night Vision. This week she is joined by the brilliant @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie to talk all things darkness & night
www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Join Jean Sprackland for the third in her curated series of events at the Poetry Library for Night Vision. This week she is joined by the brilliant @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie to talk all things darkness & night
www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie (ONLINE TICKET), 04 Dec 2025
Reading, Online
www.mmu.ac.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Thursday at Manchester Poetry Library - online link
Join Jean Sprackland for the third in her curated series of events at the Poetry Library for Night Vision. This week she is joined by the brilliant @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie to talk all things darkness & night
www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
Join Jean Sprackland for the third in her curated series of events at the Poetry Library for Night Vision. This week she is joined by the brilliant @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie to talk all things darkness & night
www.mmu.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Tom Stoppard was just one of many C19/ C20 writers who started out on local newspapers. The long list includes Graham Greene, J. M. Barrie, Monica Dickens, Arnold Bennett, Michael Frayn....now that local papers barely exist, where will all that latent writing talent be nurtured in future?
#booksky
#booksky
November 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Tom Stoppard was just one of many C19/ C20 writers who started out on local newspapers. The long list includes Graham Greene, J. M. Barrie, Monica Dickens, Arnold Bennett, Michael Frayn....now that local papers barely exist, where will all that latent writing talent be nurtured in future?
#booksky
#booksky
Spent today writing Christmas cards. A ritual I very much enjoy.
November 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Spent today writing Christmas cards. A ritual I very much enjoy.
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Next week at Manchester Poetry Library & Online - the wonderful Dan Richards & Helen McGhie are in conversation with Jean Sprackland. In celebration of the night & all things darkness. The 3rd in Jean's specially curated series for Night Vision.
#BookSky @danzep.bsky.social @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social
#BookSky @danzep.bsky.social @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social
in-person tickets at Manchester Poetry Library:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie, 04 Dec 2025
Reading, Manchester Poetry Library
www.mmu.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Next week at Manchester Poetry Library & Online - the wonderful Dan Richards & Helen McGhie are in conversation with Jean Sprackland. In celebration of the night & all things darkness. The 3rd in Jean's specially curated series for Night Vision.
#BookSky @danzep.bsky.social @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social
#BookSky @danzep.bsky.social @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social
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in-person tickets at Manchester Poetry Library:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie, 04 Dec 2025
Reading, Manchester Poetry Library
www.mmu.ac.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
in-person tickets at Manchester Poetry Library:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
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The upcoming third of three curated events by Jean Sprackland to celebrate the launch of her new non-fiction book Night Vision, is on 4th December.
In conversation with @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie, to discuss all things night & darkness.
Online tickets: www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
In conversation with @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie, to discuss all things night & darkness.
Online tickets: www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Night Vision: Dan Richards and Helen McGhie (ONLINE TICKET), 04 Dec 2025
Reading, Online
www.mmu.ac.uk
November 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The upcoming third of three curated events by Jean Sprackland to celebrate the launch of her new non-fiction book Night Vision, is on 4th December.
In conversation with @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie, to discuss all things night & darkness.
Online tickets: www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
In conversation with @danzep.bsky.social & Helen McGhie, to discuss all things night & darkness.
Online tickets: www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
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It’s been a pretty busy couple of days all things considered! Our priority now is to meet with civic leaders to discuss how this affects our business.
We will also be calling for public consultations with both the indie businesses and the wider community of Leith regarding future Newkirkgate plans.
We will also be calling for public consultations with both the indie businesses and the wider community of Leith regarding future Newkirkgate plans.
November 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
It’s been a pretty busy couple of days all things considered! Our priority now is to meet with civic leaders to discuss how this affects our business.
We will also be calling for public consultations with both the indie businesses and the wider community of Leith regarding future Newkirkgate plans.
We will also be calling for public consultations with both the indie businesses and the wider community of Leith regarding future Newkirkgate plans.
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We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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Anger as Waterstones snaps up prime site on doorstep of independent bookshop
UK's biggest bookselling chain under fire over plans for new store beside Edinburgh tram line.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We need your help.
@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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@waterstones.bsky.social, without any direct communication with us, will be opening their 6th Edinburgh branch less than 100 metres from our front door at the Foot of the Walk in Leith.
Please read on for more information
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2562908...
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A piece about @railway200.bsky.social, Vintage Trains and my grandfather’s service on the TPO night mails ran with the Observer yesterday
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
Steam dreams: catch a vintage train through Cumbria | The Observer
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November 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A piece about @railway200.bsky.social, Vintage Trains and my grandfather’s service on the TPO night mails ran with the Observer yesterday
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
observer.co.uk/style/travel...
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My essay about the joy of the night train is up on The Winding Trail, a long read for a lazy Saturday or Sunday morning, dreaming about adventures past and journeys to come…
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November 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
My essay about the joy of the night train is up on The Winding Trail, a long read for a lazy Saturday or Sunday morning, dreaming about adventures past and journeys to come…
the-winding-trail.com/2025/07/25/t...
the-winding-trail.com/2025/07/25/t...
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We have three copies of Jean Sprackland's 'Night Vision' to give away on this afternoon's newsletter, courtesy of @jonathancape.bsky.social. Make sure you're signed up to the mailing list for entry details!
November 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We have three copies of Jean Sprackland's 'Night Vision' to give away on this afternoon's newsletter, courtesy of @jonathancape.bsky.social. Make sure you're signed up to the mailing list for entry details!
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in person tickets for Jean Sprackland's book launch, with Karen Solie:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Night Vision: Book Launch with Karen Solie and Jean Sprackland, 20 Nov 2025
Reading, Manchester Poetry Library
www.mmu.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
in person tickets for Jean Sprackland's book launch, with Karen Solie:
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
www.mmu.ac.uk/poetry-libra...
Join Nicholas JR White and I at @nationalgalleries.bsky.social - 12:45, Tuesday 18th November - for a talk about how we're aiming to follow in the wake of Alfred Buckham's aerial photography (available to attend in-person & online)
www.nationalgalleries.org/event/two-me...
www.nationalgalleries.org/event/two-me...
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Join Nicholas JR White and I at @nationalgalleries.bsky.social - 12:45, Tuesday 18th November - for a talk about how we're aiming to follow in the wake of Alfred Buckham's aerial photography (available to attend in-person & online)
www.nationalgalleries.org/event/two-me...
www.nationalgalleries.org/event/two-me...
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If you are tall enough to see over the paywall, my story 'Bee Box' is up on the @irishtimes.com now, after coming second in @themothmagazine.bsky.social The Moth Short Story Prize.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Bee Box by Martha Sprackland
The runner-up in this year’s Moth Short Story Prize, chosen by judge Evie Wyld
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August 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
If you are tall enough to see over the paywall, my story 'Bee Box' is up on the @irishtimes.com now, after coming second in @themothmagazine.bsky.social The Moth Short Story Prize.
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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Little piece on darkness by Sprackland mère, ahead of the publication of her new book, Night Vision.
www.penguin.co.uk/books/453167...
@theobserveruk.bsky.social
www.penguin.co.uk/books/453167...
@theobserveruk.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Little piece on darkness by Sprackland mère, ahead of the publication of her new book, Night Vision.
www.penguin.co.uk/books/453167...
@theobserveruk.bsky.social
www.penguin.co.uk/books/453167...
@theobserveruk.bsky.social
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Recorded at @wigtownbooktown.bsky.social Read On this week features Dan Richards @danzep.bsky.social on Overnight and Suzanne O'Sullivan on The Age of Diagnosis.
Plus books in RNIB Library by Eric Idle and Kevin Rowland
@rnibradio.bsky.social
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@danzep.bsky.social
Plus books in RNIB Library by Eric Idle and Kevin Rowland
@rnibradio.bsky.social
audioboom.com/posts/8792883
@danzep.bsky.social
Dan Richards and Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan - Wigtown Book Festival
Today on Read On from the Wigtown Book Festival, we have some journeys, conversations and stories after dark in Dan Richards' book, Overnight and chat to Suzanne O'Sullivan about The Age of Di...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Recorded at @wigtownbooktown.bsky.social Read On this week features Dan Richards @danzep.bsky.social on Overnight and Suzanne O'Sullivan on The Age of Diagnosis.
Plus books in RNIB Library by Eric Idle and Kevin Rowland
@rnibradio.bsky.social
audioboom.com/posts/8792883
@danzep.bsky.social
Plus books in RNIB Library by Eric Idle and Kevin Rowland
@rnibradio.bsky.social
audioboom.com/posts/8792883
@danzep.bsky.social
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Don't miss author, journalist & researcher @dominicmhinde.bsky.social in conversation with Dan Richards about his new book, 'Drifting north' at @portybooks.bsky.social #Edinburgh on the 4th Nov.
In-person & livestream tickets available here: www.theportobellobookshop.com/events/domin... #booksky
In-person & livestream tickets available here: www.theportobellobookshop.com/events/domin... #booksky
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Don't miss author, journalist & researcher @dominicmhinde.bsky.social in conversation with Dan Richards about his new book, 'Drifting north' at @portybooks.bsky.social #Edinburgh on the 4th Nov.
In-person & livestream tickets available here: www.theportobellobookshop.com/events/domin... #booksky
In-person & livestream tickets available here: www.theportobellobookshop.com/events/domin... #booksky
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Be sure to check out @danzep.bsky.social brilliant books too - Overnight: Journeys, Conversations and Stories After Dark is Dan Richards latest book, a celebration of all things nocturnal, of those who labour while the rest of us sleep...Find out more at this link www.stanfords.co.uk/overnight-jo...
Overnight: Journeys, Conversations and Stories After Dark
There is something special about the night. For many, just the idea of it conjures thoughts of starlit skies, romance, refuge, of being tucked up in bed. For some, the night means fear, vulnerability, danger, sleeplessness. At night things go bump, monste
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September 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Be sure to check out @danzep.bsky.social brilliant books too - Overnight: Journeys, Conversations and Stories After Dark is Dan Richards latest book, a celebration of all things nocturnal, of those who labour while the rest of us sleep...Find out more at this link www.stanfords.co.uk/overnight-jo...
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You can still book tickets for @danzep.bsky.social 's talk at the UK's friendliest literary festival, Gladfest, for just £15!
📖 Saturday 6 Sept 11.30am-12.30pm
📖 Dan's new book 'Overnight: Journeys, Conversations & Stories After Dark' will change the way you think about the hours after dark.
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📖 Saturday 6 Sept 11.30am-12.30pm
📖 Dan's new book 'Overnight: Journeys, Conversations & Stories After Dark' will change the way you think about the hours after dark.
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August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
You can still book tickets for @danzep.bsky.social 's talk at the UK's friendliest literary festival, Gladfest, for just £15!
📖 Saturday 6 Sept 11.30am-12.30pm
📖 Dan's new book 'Overnight: Journeys, Conversations & Stories After Dark' will change the way you think about the hours after dark.
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📖 Saturday 6 Sept 11.30am-12.30pm
📖 Dan's new book 'Overnight: Journeys, Conversations & Stories After Dark' will change the way you think about the hours after dark.
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There are certain pieces I'll always go and hear if they're played at the Proms. Mostly, it's Beethoven's 9th and The Rite of Spring, but there was a rarer treat today: Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra. I've loved it since I took a punt on a 2nd hand copy 35 years ago.
BBC Radio 3 - BBC Proms, 2025, Mäkelä Conducts Mozart, Prokofiev & Bartók
The Royal Concertgebouw conducted by Klaus Mäkelä
www.bbc.co.uk
August 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
There are certain pieces I'll always go and hear if they're played at the Proms. Mostly, it's Beethoven's 9th and The Rite of Spring, but there was a rarer treat today: Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra. I've loved it since I took a punt on a 2nd hand copy 35 years ago.
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We're taking a closer look at some of the fantastic events happening at Gladfest 2025!
On Saturday 6th September, join us for a talk on 'Overnight' by Dan Richards!
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On Saturday 6th September, join us for a talk on 'Overnight' by Dan Richards!
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August 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We're taking a closer look at some of the fantastic events happening at Gladfest 2025!
On Saturday 6th September, join us for a talk on 'Overnight' by Dan Richards!
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On Saturday 6th September, join us for a talk on 'Overnight' by Dan Richards!
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