John Dredge
johndredge.bsky.social
John Dredge
@johndredge.bsky.social
Poet and comedian.
I loathe Christmas.
November 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Classic Goon Show in my view. Everyone sounds like they’ve been belting the brandy, and of course Max Geldray explodes.
New! THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN - w/Chas Early
pod.link/1569929507

As the title suggests, the race to be the first Scotsman to play the bagpipes at the South Pole!

Also: Spike sings for George Martin, Harry works with Morecambe & Wise and Peter has a day off to spend some time with his cameras.
November 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Christmas isn't Christmas without Christmas.
November 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
New silly sketch series from the extraordinary Victor Hampson called Patchwork Travesty out on YouTube this Thursday!
November 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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🚨TONIGHT: @brianbilston.bsky.social n AND The Catenary Wires LIVE AT @liverpoolphil.bsky.social 🚨

Brave the winter weather and head into Liverpool tonight for Brian Bilston and The Catenary Wires ❄️

⏰ Doors: 7:30pm
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Sugar Snacks, as discussed in episode 26 of The Funny Comics Fan Club - available in all good newsagents and wherever you get your podcasts!
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November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Hire A Horror, as discussed in episode 26 of The Funny Comics Fan Club - available in all good newsagents and wherever you get your podcasts!
(artist Robert Nixon, copyright Rebellion)
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November 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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The Super Seven, as discussed in episode 26 of The Funny Comics Fan Club - available in all good newsagents and wherever you get your podcasts!
(artist Mike Lacey, copyright Rebellion)
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November 23, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Rat Trap, as discussed in episode 26 of The Funny Comics Fan Club - available in all good newsagents and wherever you get your podcasts!
(artist Giorgio Giorgetti, copyright Rebellion)
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November 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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In our Twenty Sixth issue Mark and John read a 1972 issue of Cor, featuring Chalky, Rat Trap, Jelly Baby and the ethics of strike-breaking. This episode is sponsored by Jam Sandwiches. Only three and a half pence!
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November 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Am forming a tribute band called Wet Wet Wet Wet.
November 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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🚨🎙 @brianbilston.bsky.social and The Catenary Wires are heading up North on their mega UK tour🎙🚨

The duo is back on the road and heading to a venue near you 🫵🏼 starting on 21st November at @hallestpeters.bsky.social peters in Manchester.
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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📙Henry Normal will be joined by the FANTASTIC Jan Brierton at his Buxton show on 20th November📙

The witty and captivating Jan Brierton will be joining Henry on his tour at the Buxton Pavillion Arts Centre THIS THURSDAY.
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Pondering doing a poetry podcast of some sort.
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
November 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
To write this poem such as this
Takes absolutely ages
I had to trim the whole thing down
From forty seven pages.
November 17, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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🎙CATCH JCC IN NEWARK AND AYLESBURY FOR HIS FINAL FEW SHOWS OF 2025 🎙

The Bard of Salford is heading to Palace Theatre Newark on 20th November and @aylesburywaterside.bsky.social on 23rd November to conclude his 2025 tour dates 🎤
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
This cafeteria
is inferior
my criteria
is the bacteria
which led to diphtheria.
November 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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I’m in the inspirational setting of Stratford Library, #Newham today with @AuthorsAbroad_ + many talented yr5/6 poets! We need our #libraries!

#LibrarySky #EduSky #BookSky #poetry #TeacherSky #teachers @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #kidlit @troikabooks.bsky.social @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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🚨 MANCHESTER, @brianbilston.bsky.social and The Catenary Wires ARE COMING FOR YOU 🚨

Brian Bilston and The Catenary Wires bring their one of a kind mix of poetry, music and magic to @hallestpeters.bsky.social on 21st November 🎙
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I’m a big fan of the Sgt Pepper album but only The Bee Gees version.
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
@goonpod.bsky.social Everything Jack Hawkins says in The League Of Gentlemen is drenched in irony. Drowning in it!
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I will be there! Am wondering whether I might have given you the idea...!
Join The Poetry Society for a very Christmassy open mic! Come and see the brilliant John Hegley perform a headline set, and get the chance to read your work at London’s most iconic poetry venue. 🎄 🎁 ❄️

Doors open at 7pm, event starts promptly at 7:30pm.

poetrysociety.org.uk/event/the-po...
November 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Just waiting for Noel Edmonds to buy the BBC.
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
@markhamillofficial.bsky.social As a fan of The Beano you might like our funny comics podcast! @thefcfc.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM