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Gavin Culloty
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Don't forget thst the true spirit of Christmas is watching smug broken narcissists trying their absolute best to stop money going to charity.

The Chase Christmas Celebrity Special 1755 itv1 today.
December 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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The jury is still out - and that's being generous- on whether Love Actually is a Christmas Film, but there's another seasonal Richard Curtis effort that's absolutely *brilliant* but you never, ever see anywhere now - Bernard And The Genie.

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December 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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In memory of Lemmy Kilmister, who would have celebrated his 80th birthday today.

Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead & Gaye Advert from The Adverts. Denmark Street, London, 1977

#punk #punkrock #lemmy #lemmykilmister #gayeadvert #history #punkrockhistory #otd
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM
gculloty87.bsky.social
Remembering Caroline Aherne, who was born on this day in 1963.
Caroline Aherne Caroline with Craig Cash & Brian Murphy in Mrs Merton & Malcolm Caroline Aherne and Liz Smith in The Royle Family. Caroline as Mrs Merton
December 24, 2025 at 9:44 AM
gculloty87.bsky.social
Merry Christmas Eve Everyone!
December 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Life can be tough, especially around this time of year, so it's my yearly reminder:
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind 0300 123 3393
Or text SHOUT to 85258 for a text based confidential service.
A very Merry and safe Christmas to you all.
Love D x
December 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
gculloty87.bsky.social
Which led to this memorable Blooper from 40 Years ago this week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ddj...
December 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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gquail.bsky.social
These covers are mostly forgotten now, but "A random song on a UK tv special" has been known to surprise us.

After all, "cover of an Elvis song on the 10th anniversary of Presley's death by Central Television" ended up producing a UK Christmas #1 song...

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LOVE ME TENDER - A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF ELVIS PRESLEY AUGUST 14 1987 KIM WILDE PET SHOP BOYS
YouTube video by DM MORDECAI
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December 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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An Audience with Kenneth Williams (23rd December 1983). Ken shares a Dame Edith Evans story.
December 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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PRODIGY EVERYBODY IN THE PLACE
December 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Mani forever 🙏

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hundreds attend Stone Roses' Mani's star-studded Manchester funeral
Mani's coffin was carried out of Manchester Cathedral by Liam Gallagher and his Stone Roses bandmates.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Talented guitarist, memorable singer and a fine songwriter. This is very sad news.

Rest easy Chris.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
Singer Chris Rea dies age 74 - BBC News
Singer Chris Rea dies age 74
Rea was known for a string of hits including Driving Home For Christmas.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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archivetvmusings.bsky.social
Top of the Pops (22nd December 1988). The Four Tops are going Loco in Acapulco.
December 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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punkrockhistory.bsky.social
23 years ago today, one of the greatest died

In memory of Joe Strummer 🖤

... gone but not forgotten...

📸 Anthony Saint James

#punk #punks #punkrock #punklegend #joestrummer #theclash #punkrockhistory #history #otd
December 22, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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55 years ago today in 1970, the Royal World Charity Premiere of "The Railway Children" took place in London attended by Princess Margaret & Prince Edward. artandhue.com/trains
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Just now on BBC Four.
December 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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waltydunlop.bsky.social
Last six years of winners. Bill, Rose, Hamza, Ellie, Chris, and now Karen. Sometimes the loveliest people do actually get what they deserve. #Strictly
December 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Chicago is having none of this administration's BS.
Sign at the Weiners Circle: "F k T mp we can redact too."
December 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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#Strictly. Lionesses rule.
a bunch of fireworks are displayed in the night sky with the words awesome written in the foreground
ALT: a bunch of fireworks are displayed in the night sky with the words awesome written in the foreground
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December 20, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Derek Griffiths is a national treasure, isn't he?
#Bod
December 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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December 20, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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whenisbirths.bsky.social
A lot of rich people really are disgusting.
December 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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miles-online.co.uk
Difficult job following Leonard Rossiter and Brucie #totp
December 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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B*WITCHED KLAXON #TOTP
December 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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In Memoriam

Basil Henson
31 July 1918 - 19 December 1990
Age 72
Actor

Jimmy Hill
22 July 1928 - 19 December 2015
Age 87
TV executive and presenter

Rosalind Knight
3 December 1933 – 19 December 2020
Age 87
Actress

Eileen Pollock
18 May 1947 – 19 December 2020
Age 73
Actress
Basil Henson was born on 31 July 1918 and passed away on 19 December 1990 at the age of 72. He was an actor who appeared in film and television, and on the stage. Basil's television credits include Crown Court, When The Boat Comes In, Sexton Blake, Honey Lane, Emergency-Ward 10, Front Page Story, The Great War, Our Mutual Friend, The Nightmare Years, Bulman, Fawlty Towers, Just William, Raffles, Justice, Bill Brand and Village Hall. Jimmy Hill was born on 22 July 1928 and passed away on 19 December 2015 at the age of 87. He was a footballer and later a television executive and personality. His career included almost every role in the sport, including player, trade union leader, coach, manager, director, chairman, pundit, analyst and assistant referee. Jimmy was part of the board that established London Weekend Television when they succeeded ATV London in 1968. He also was part of their hosting team for The Big Match and ITV Sports coverage of major football tournaments. He left LWT for the BBC to host Match of the Day. Rosalind Knight was born on 3 December 1933 and passed away on 19 December 2020 at the age of 87. She was an actress whose career spanned 70 years on stage, screen, and television. Her television appearances include Gimme Gimme Gimme, The Crown, Holby City, Hunderby, Sherlock, Midsomer Murders, Doctors, The Shell Seekers, Marple, Casualty, Heartbeat, Berkeley Square, Dixon of Dock Green, Within These Walls and Friday Night Dinner. Eileen Pollock was born on 18 May 1947 and passed away on 19 December 2020 at the age of 73. She was an actress whose work included political theatre, pantomime, and the TV role of Lilo Lil in television series Bread. Eileen's other television credits include Play for Tomorrow, Summer Season, Travelling Man, Children of the North, Screenplay, Civvies, Taggart, Harry, The Bill, High Stakes and Pure Mule.
December 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM