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Anna Cale
@real-meaning.bsky.social
I’m a writer not a fighter. Arts and culture writing. First book - The Real Diana Dors - is out now.

https://linktr.ee/annacalewriter
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I guess I should mention that I wrote a book. My biography of uniquely British screen star Diana Dors is still available. www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Real-Dia...
The Real Diana Dors
The story of Swindon-born film star Diana Dors is one of fame, glamour and intrigue. From the moment she came into the world, her life…
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk
Out with my daughter tonight at a gig, but she doesn’t want me to stand near and embarrass her with her mates 🙃
November 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Just shows you what a few years of professional dance experience can do for your scores eh? #strictly #scd
November 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Watching Nikita reminds me that Eurotrash is being repeated at the moment #strictly #scd
November 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Tess will be starring in a Dynasty reboot after #strictly.
November 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Really enjoyed the 30 minutes of daylight we had today.
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I wrote about 17 letters to Donnie from New Kids, and he never even replied. Rude #totp
November 14, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Why - the national anthem for toddlers everywhere #totp
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I still want her hair ❤️ #totp
November 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Are they a Space tribute act? #totp
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Bond, but also it’s Being John Malkovich.
November 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
There’s currently a lovely programme about June Whitfield on BBC4. Reminds me that in my first ever job I had to write a press release pretending to be her. Channelling my inner Whitfield. Lovely stuff.
November 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Listening to the @screenshotpod.bsky.social about Frankenstein. Great episode, but I can’t believe when discussing film adaptations they didn’t mention the absolute classic Weird Science.
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Can’t wait for the cosy crime TV series about his exploits.
November 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
As the bus slowly drives past a pub, a fight spills out onto the pavement. A guy dressed as a cowboy throws a punch and a lad on the top deck shouts, ‘Come on Woody, do it for Andy!’
November 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Two women randomly sit next to each other on a busy bus, one older and one younger. They start chatting, and by the end of their journey are firm friends.
November 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Late start to my Leeds International Film Festival viewing this year, but watched French light thriller A Private Life this evening. Fun and watchable, Jodie Foster is very good, but ultimately not quite sure what the film wanted to be. #LIFF2025
November 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
All my life people have often called me Anne instead of Anna. I’ve recently decided to assume it’s because I remind them of Anne Bancroft.
I have unfollowed people on social media who have called me Andy. It’s not my name. I am not an Andy. You might as well call me Ronald. Call people by the name they want.
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Just watched BBC2’s The Interview with Anthony Hopkins. Such a raw, honest and insightful 30 minutes. It was disarming in places, we get so used to surface only stuff. Well worth a watch.
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
There’s a sign inside saying ‘Gin O’clock’
New sign outside the Oval Office..
November 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
As Sarah says, such wonderful company ❤️
Whether you're a fan of his humour or not, it doesn't matter – this will be a fascinating chat with one of the nicest men in the world. Me and @real-meaning.bsky.social hung out with him backstage at a @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social event last month, and he and his wife were adorable.
Exclusive interview with #JimmyCricket filmed live at the #PlazaLiverpool

😆 TALKING PICTURES TV WITH JIMMY CRICKET 10:35am Jimmy shares laughter and tears with @MikeReadUK as they discuss his showbusiness career.
November 5, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Spoiler alert, sorry, but the massive elephant in the room is zero mention of Girls Aloud. I’m sure there’s a reason, but yet again FFS.
I’ve been watching the Girlbands Forever documentary. It’s fascinating but every few minutes I’m like ‘You’re kidding me…’, ‘Oh FFS…’ and ‘What an absolute arsehole…’

What an absolute bin fire of an industry it is.
November 4, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I’ve been watching the Girlbands Forever documentary. It’s fascinating but every few minutes I’m like ‘You’re kidding me…’, ‘Oh FFS…’ and ‘What an absolute arsehole…’

What an absolute bin fire of an industry it is.
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
November 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The main takeaway from Girlbands Forever so far, is it’s mainly narky male managers forever.
November 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
My daughter keeps a low key eye on a pathetic local flag sh*ggers group on FB. They’ve cancelled the last couple of meetings, one because the football was on, and another because it was getting a bit dark as the clocks have changed.
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM