Nigel Barrett
@scorbydoo.bsky.social
Rosewood. Mahogany. Geek..? Lifelong fan of that errant Time Lord.
Cult TV. Science Fiction. Horror. Ghosts, Supernatural & the Paranormal. Association Football. Spouse and Father plus Dog Daddy to Hattie, my Fox Red Labrador. Proud Oxonian.
Cult TV. Science Fiction. Horror. Ghosts, Supernatural & the Paranormal. Association Football. Spouse and Father plus Dog Daddy to Hattie, my Fox Red Labrador. Proud Oxonian.
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Nigel Barrett
@scorbydoo.bsky.social
· May 18
I was badly stung by nettles earlier. I paid £95 for a signed photo of Bergerac.
Cally's started watching 'Beaches' downstairs so I've taken the necessary precautions to avoid the inevitable sobbing by going up to bed with an Ovaltine.
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Cally's started watching 'Beaches' downstairs so I've taken the necessary precautions to avoid the inevitable sobbing by going up to bed with an Ovaltine.
Does anybody know the postcode for central Newcastle? Anyone?
November 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Does anybody know the postcode for central Newcastle? Anyone?
William Shatner as Captain Kirk in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in November 1968.
November 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
William Shatner as Captain Kirk in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in November 1968.
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
• Buzzcocks
• Sweet
• Cliff Richard
• Tears For Fears
• Lightning Seeds
• Buzzcocks
• Sweet
• Cliff Richard
• Tears For Fears
• Lightning Seeds
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
• Buzzcocks
• Sweet
• Cliff Richard
• Tears For Fears
• Lightning Seeds
• Buzzcocks
• Sweet
• Cliff Richard
• Tears For Fears
• Lightning Seeds
I never witnessed this first hand but I remember my parents discussing this with the neighbours when they came round for drinks that night and they were all pretty much collectively shitting themselves.
On this day in 1977...
Southern interference
A mysterious voice interrupts the news
transdiffusion.org
November 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I never witnessed this first hand but I remember my parents discussing this with the neighbours when they came round for drinks that night and they were all pretty much collectively shitting themselves.
I wonder if Rod Hull ever used Emu to take a hot baking tray from the oven.
November 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I wonder if Rod Hull ever used Emu to take a hot baking tray from the oven.
Isobel my daughter is 22 today. Where does the time go?
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Isobel my daughter is 22 today. Where does the time go?
'Bolognese are coming, bolognese are coming..'
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
'Bolognese are coming, bolognese are coming..'
Ooh, 'Kessler' entire series on U & Eden channel. Just noticed! Virgin channel 176.
November 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Ooh, 'Kessler' entire series on U & Eden channel. Just noticed! Virgin channel 176.
'Nationwide' theme on the Freakzone. Hell of an opener! #6music #freakzone
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
'Nationwide' theme on the Freakzone. Hell of an opener! #6music #freakzone
Check out my run on Strava: strava.app.link/WmiGxLdTwYb
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November 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Check out my run on Strava: strava.app.link/WmiGxLdTwYb
Slight whiff of Peter Wyngarde about me today..😋
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Slight whiff of Peter Wyngarde about me today..😋
Dr Who. 'The childrens own programme that adults adore' Happy 62nd birthday,my dear Doctor. You have been a common denominator all of my life.
November 23, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Dr Who. 'The childrens own programme that adults adore' Happy 62nd birthday,my dear Doctor. You have been a common denominator all of my life.
At least my obsessive knowledge of Season 9 of 'Dr Who' (1972) impressed the wife tonight when I got a question correct on 'The Wheel' tonight. Minotaur, Crete, 'The Time Monster'
November 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
At least my obsessive knowledge of Season 9 of 'Dr Who' (1972) impressed the wife tonight when I got a question correct on 'The Wheel' tonight. Minotaur, Crete, 'The Time Monster'
Winter reading pile..
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Winter reading pile..
If 'Strictly Come Dancing' was on in the 1970s I have no doubt that one guaranteed 'turn' on the Sunday results show would be Stutz Bear Cats #Strictly
November 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
If 'Strictly Come Dancing' was on in the 1970s I have no doubt that one guaranteed 'turn' on the Sunday results show would be Stutz Bear Cats #Strictly
#Ashes2025 England set to prepare well for the 2nd Test in Brisbane. It's a Day/Nighter so they'll be playing golf with a pink ball.
November 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
#Ashes2025 England set to prepare well for the 2nd Test in Brisbane. It's a Day/Nighter so they'll be playing golf with a pink ball.
Had a bizarre dream last night I was in a Richard Curtis film. Myself and two potential suitors ( played by Nigel Havers & Gareth Hunt 🤔) were all vying for the affections of Jodie Whittaker. Gillian Anderson played her gobby best friend trying to persuade/dissuade her as to who to date. Was fun 😊😁
November 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Had a bizarre dream last night I was in a Richard Curtis film. Myself and two potential suitors ( played by Nigel Havers & Gareth Hunt 🤔) were all vying for the affections of Jodie Whittaker. Gillian Anderson played her gobby best friend trying to persuade/dissuade her as to who to date. Was fun 😊😁
#Ashes Decided that waking up to an Ashes series Down Under is very much like an anticipated 3rd Round FA Cup draw against a top club for your team. You really hope for the best but always end up being disappointed by Crawley...
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#Ashes Decided that waking up to an Ashes series Down Under is very much like an anticipated 3rd Round FA Cup draw against a top club for your team. You really hope for the best but always end up being disappointed by Crawley...
Gone early. 'Nativity' on BBC3. Festiveness stirring..
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Gone early. 'Nativity' on BBC3. Festiveness stirring..
My labrador doesn't judge me. Nope. No way. Not at all..😆 #labrador #dogsofbluesky
November 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
My labrador doesn't judge me. Nope. No way. Not at all..😆 #labrador #dogsofbluesky
It's that time of year again when you can play the 'I'm a Celebrity...' drinking game.
Here are the instructions:
1. 'I'm a Celebrity' comes on telly
2. Switch off telly
3. Go to the pub
4. Drink
Here are the instructions:
1. 'I'm a Celebrity' comes on telly
2. Switch off telly
3. Go to the pub
4. Drink
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It's that time of year again when you can play the 'I'm a Celebrity...' drinking game.
Here are the instructions:
1. 'I'm a Celebrity' comes on telly
2. Switch off telly
3. Go to the pub
4. Drink
Here are the instructions:
1. 'I'm a Celebrity' comes on telly
2. Switch off telly
3. Go to the pub
4. Drink
Spouse misheard me when I booked the telly at 9pm for a documentary I'd recorded a few weeks back. She thinks its about the history of Doughballs, it's actually about,er, Goebbels. Tricky.
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Spouse misheard me when I booked the telly at 9pm for a documentary I'd recorded a few weeks back. She thinks its about the history of Doughballs, it's actually about,er, Goebbels. Tricky.
This has clearly been hastily scheduled in case the Ashes cricket in Brisbane is rained off..😋 😋😉😉 #niche #ifyouknowyouknow #repeat1974
#DoctorWho In An Exciting Adventure With The Sea Devils is getting a 'special re-edited' repeat on Sunday 7th December at 7pm on BBC Four.
The 90-minute 'blockbuster special' (we just called them omnibuses in my day) will feature new sound design by Mark Ayres and additional music by Lorne Balfe.
The 90-minute 'blockbuster special' (we just called them omnibuses in my day) will feature new sound design by Mark Ayres and additional music by Lorne Balfe.
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This has clearly been hastily scheduled in case the Ashes cricket in Brisbane is rained off..😋 😋😉😉 #niche #ifyouknowyouknow #repeat1974
Just pre-set the bedside DAB radio for Five Live Sport Extra in anticipation of the Ashes series. Just hope I'm not switching on in the dark on a cold, frosty Friday morning to hear us batting on 68-4. 😳. Must have faith! We got this. #Ashes2025 #englandcricket
November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Just pre-set the bedside DAB radio for Five Live Sport Extra in anticipation of the Ashes series. Just hope I'm not switching on in the dark on a cold, frosty Friday morning to hear us batting on 68-4. 😳. Must have faith! We got this. #Ashes2025 #englandcricket