Marcus Payne
@nowtro.bsky.social
Television news director; Dad; lover of old television (programmes and companies), character comedy and random bands.
I like a bit of Krautrock. Can you still call it that these days?
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I like a bit of Krautrock. Can you still call it that these days?
Can’t believe it’s been a year already. I still think about Ollie regularly, especially when I see something that he would have liked. Hope the day hasn’t been too painful.
November 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Can’t believe it’s been a year already. I still think about Ollie regularly, especially when I see something that he would have liked. Hope the day hasn’t been too painful.
That “how to do acting for the small screen” routine on Saturday Zoo was the very first Shuttleworth I saw too. It was 1993 and I can still remember it almost word for word!
October 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
That “how to do acting for the small screen” routine on Saturday Zoo was the very first Shuttleworth I saw too. It was 1993 and I can still remember it almost word for word!
Blocked by ITV, Jaz. I have a copy on VHS somewhere but God knows where it is now.
September 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Blocked by ITV, Jaz. I have a copy on VHS somewhere but God knows where it is now.
TPTV has shown this once before. It’s nothing like Op Knocks: no audience voting or owt like that. It was a vehicle for acts who were up and coming or established but had never done telly. There were 6 episodes but you’re unlikely to see the one featuring Noel Murphy again because, well, Google him.
August 30, 2025 at 10:11 PM
TPTV has shown this once before. It’s nothing like Op Knocks: no audience voting or owt like that. It was a vehicle for acts who were up and coming or established but had never done telly. There were 6 episodes but you’re unlikely to see the one featuring Noel Murphy again because, well, Google him.
No. But the Carlton Path is rubbish.
August 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
No. But the Carlton Path is rubbish.
No problem. It was a good excuse to sort out my “miscellaneous” drawer!
July 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
No problem. It was a good excuse to sort out my “miscellaneous” drawer!
I think it might be this lovely lady:
July 18, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I think it might be this lovely lady:
I didn’t twig that Rory was so integral to the project. Such a shame in every way. I guess I’ll have to dig my copy of volume 1 out and try and digitise it myself then! FYI, volume 2 is my favourite of all the things you’ve done. It’s simultaneously cool, nerdy, exciting and relaxing. Thank you!
June 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I didn’t twig that Rory was so integral to the project. Such a shame in every way. I guess I’ll have to dig my copy of volume 1 out and try and digitise it myself then! FYI, volume 2 is my favourite of all the things you’ve done. It’s simultaneously cool, nerdy, exciting and relaxing. Thank you!
Sorry to be *that* guy but I have a request, Jamie. I still love that DVD of ITV startup recreations you did all those years ago. Is there any chance the oft-mooted volume 3? Or even volume 1 on DVD? (IIRC, volume 1 was only ever on VHS. God, that makes me feel old!)
June 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Sorry to be *that* guy but I have a request, Jamie. I still love that DVD of ITV startup recreations you did all those years ago. Is there any chance the oft-mooted volume 3? Or even volume 1 on DVD? (IIRC, volume 1 was only ever on VHS. God, that makes me feel old!)