Alex Wilcock 🔸🏳️🌈
@alexwilcock.bsky.social
Married to Richard, he/him, gay, Doctor Who fan, still European, Liberal Democrat, mostly ill, burnt-out firebrand (but gets by online with the odd spark).
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Are you, like most #libdems, a #libdem who likes leaving things to the last minute?
You've got just over an hour left to vote in the internal elections and the list of candidates is LOOOOOOONG.
If you want a crib sheet for who to for for, there's one linked below
You've got just over an hour left to vote in the internal elections and the list of candidates is LOOOOOOONG.
If you want a crib sheet for who to for for, there's one linked below
Voting in the Lib Dem internal party elections closes today at 14:00.
We encourage as many party members as possible to vote - we have some recommendations for who to vote for, too. 👇
We encourage as many party members as possible to vote - we have some recommendations for who to vote for, too. 👇
Candidates for 2025 Internal Elections
LGBT+ Lib Dems and allies standing in the triennial internal party elections
lgbt.libdems.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Oh, go on, then.
As it’s likely to be serialised anyway, let alone (too many already overlong) movies being split in half, make the next Bond film an extended Living Daylights opener with several potential 00s co-operating but competing on the mission, and whoever’s gone down best…
As it’s likely to be serialised anyway, let alone (too many already overlong) movies being split in half, make the next Bond film an extended Living Daylights opener with several potential 00s co-operating but competing on the mission, and whoever’s gone down best…
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Oh, go on, then.
As it’s likely to be serialised anyway, let alone (too many already overlong) movies being split in half, make the next Bond film an extended Living Daylights opener with several potential 00s co-operating but competing on the mission, and whoever’s gone down best…
As it’s likely to be serialised anyway, let alone (too many already overlong) movies being split in half, make the next Bond film an extended Living Daylights opener with several potential 00s co-operating but competing on the mission, and whoever’s gone down best…
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Beyond fed up with how MPs have leapt on the chance to turn a transphobic murder into something to do with children's access to mobile phones, completely washing their hands of the transphobic radicalisation of adults that has driven this hate.
It's our version of school shootings and video games.
It's our version of school shootings and video games.
November 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Beyond fed up with how MPs have leapt on the chance to turn a transphobic murder into something to do with children's access to mobile phones, completely washing their hands of the transphobic radicalisation of adults that has driven this hate.
It's our version of school shootings and video games.
It's our version of school shootings and video games.
Voted in Lib Dem internal elections, and never have I felt more out of it. Didn’t manage anywhere near all the way down, shamingly.
Suggestion for increasing participation:
Compulsory sortable questions, so you can press a button to fill in middle choices randomly and, hypothetically, bigots lowest.
Suggestion for increasing participation:
Compulsory sortable questions, so you can press a button to fill in middle choices randomly and, hypothetically, bigots lowest.
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Voted in Lib Dem internal elections, and never have I felt more out of it. Didn’t manage anywhere near all the way down, shamingly.
Suggestion for increasing participation:
Compulsory sortable questions, so you can press a button to fill in middle choices randomly and, hypothetically, bigots lowest.
Suggestion for increasing participation:
Compulsory sortable questions, so you can press a button to fill in middle choices randomly and, hypothetically, bigots lowest.
OTD 1962: The Avengers – The Mauritius Penny
Probably the best of Series 2
Hearteningly, Steed and Cathy stop a fascist takeover of Britain (if only)
Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks deliver one of the most striking The Avengers / Doctor Who crossovers:
loveandliberty.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-...
Probably the best of Series 2
Hearteningly, Steed and Cathy stop a fascist takeover of Britain (if only)
Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks deliver one of the most striking The Avengers / Doctor Who crossovers:
loveandliberty.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-...
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
OTD 1962: The Avengers – The Mauritius Penny
Probably the best of Series 2
Hearteningly, Steed and Cathy stop a fascist takeover of Britain (if only)
Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks deliver one of the most striking The Avengers / Doctor Who crossovers:
loveandliberty.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-...
Probably the best of Series 2
Hearteningly, Steed and Cathy stop a fascist takeover of Britain (if only)
Malcolm Hulke and Terrance Dicks deliver one of the most striking The Avengers / Doctor Who crossovers:
loveandliberty.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-...
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The last two weeks have been a tough one for @libdems.org.uk members, through no fault of their own.
We're grateful to the huge number of members, internal election candidates, and fellow Affiliated Organisations like @libdemwomen.bsky.social who have stood alongside us.
Statement below:
We're grateful to the huge number of members, internal election candidates, and fellow Affiliated Organisations like @libdemwomen.bsky.social who have stood alongside us.
Statement below:
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The last two weeks have been a tough one for @libdems.org.uk members, through no fault of their own.
We're grateful to the huge number of members, internal election candidates, and fellow Affiliated Organisations like @libdemwomen.bsky.social who have stood alongside us.
Statement below:
We're grateful to the huge number of members, internal election candidates, and fellow Affiliated Organisations like @libdemwomen.bsky.social who have stood alongside us.
Statement below:
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The great Claude Rains was born on this day in 1889. Here's my portrait of him as Sir John Talbot in The Wolf Man (1941).
What's your favourite Rains movie?
Incidentally, the original portrait is available to buy here:
barnabyedwards.co.uk/shop/art-cul...
What's your favourite Rains movie?
Incidentally, the original portrait is available to buy here:
barnabyedwards.co.uk/shop/art-cul...
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The great Claude Rains was born on this day in 1889. Here's my portrait of him as Sir John Talbot in The Wolf Man (1941).
What's your favourite Rains movie?
Incidentally, the original portrait is available to buy here:
barnabyedwards.co.uk/shop/art-cul...
What's your favourite Rains movie?
Incidentally, the original portrait is available to buy here:
barnabyedwards.co.uk/shop/art-cul...
“No-one would have believed, in the last years of the Nineteenth Century…”
From the first quarter of the Twentieth Century, the centenary of Richard Burton
A terrific acting career
But I’ve heard that magnificent voice most often narrating the Martian invasion, and playing now.
#RichardBurton100
From the first quarter of the Twentieth Century, the centenary of Richard Burton
A terrific acting career
But I’ve heard that magnificent voice most often narrating the Martian invasion, and playing now.
#RichardBurton100
November 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
“No-one would have believed, in the last years of the Nineteenth Century…”
From the first quarter of the Twentieth Century, the centenary of Richard Burton
A terrific acting career
But I’ve heard that magnificent voice most often narrating the Martian invasion, and playing now.
#RichardBurton100
From the first quarter of the Twentieth Century, the centenary of Richard Burton
A terrific acting career
But I’ve heard that magnificent voice most often narrating the Martian invasion, and playing now.
#RichardBurton100
Just nipped into shop and was engaged in friendly banter in queue by (eager to impress on me that he is) black cab driver.
I laughed heartily and replied with a jovial “Maaaate” and I fear my own body has rejected me with such violent incredulity that several parts of it may now actually be on fire.
I laughed heartily and replied with a jovial “Maaaate” and I fear my own body has rejected me with such violent incredulity that several parts of it may now actually be on fire.
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Just nipped into shop and was engaged in friendly banter in queue by (eager to impress on me that he is) black cab driver.
I laughed heartily and replied with a jovial “Maaaate” and I fear my own body has rejected me with such violent incredulity that several parts of it may now actually be on fire.
I laughed heartily and replied with a jovial “Maaaate” and I fear my own body has rejected me with such violent incredulity that several parts of it may now actually be on fire.
Jon first with news of the BBC Director-General.
“I should dearly like to see you Count Magnus.”
Somerset church tomb collapse exposes 1700s stone crypt
The church says it is currently unclear whether the collapse has damaged any surrounding graves.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Jon first with news of the BBC Director-General.
Out walking and, whatever I play on my headphones, I seem to have indelibly earwormed myself with my Red Death torments of old.
I have no-one to blame but myself.
As this is social media, I therefore blame Andrew and Stephen xx
I have no-one to blame but myself.
As this is social media, I therefore blame Andrew and Stephen xx
Though in the cursed/ blessed cohort, I got a Fleetwood Mac best of, tried to see what the fuss was about and, bar a couple I really like, [shrug]
But two Pavlovian responses
The Chain:
Positive, from TV
Sweet Little Lies, Everywhere, Seven Wonders:
For many years my Prince Prospero’s Yellow Room…
But two Pavlovian responses
The Chain:
Positive, from TV
Sweet Little Lies, Everywhere, Seven Wonders:
For many years my Prince Prospero’s Yellow Room…
As a 47-year-old I can confirm that while I like Fleetwood Mac, it's been quite surprising to see how much younger generations have taken to them, given that when I was a kid there was literally a big hit record about how Fleetwood Mac were shit music for old people.
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Out walking and, whatever I play on my headphones, I seem to have indelibly earwormed myself with my Red Death torments of old.
I have no-one to blame but myself.
As this is social media, I therefore blame Andrew and Stephen xx
I have no-one to blame but myself.
As this is social media, I therefore blame Andrew and Stephen xx
I’ve become very rusty at reading new books, but actually read this within a couple of months after release and thoroughly recommend, excellent!
I should caveat that (though also of Today) it’s related to a story I’ve loved since 1987, so I’m not overdoing it.
I should caveat that (though also of Today) it’s related to a story I’ve loved since 1987, so I’m not overdoing it.
Without a doubt, it's As A Kang Should Be from @obversebooks.co.uk: I've had a busy year this year, but this one felt like lots of things came together to make this a fun book to write that was perfectly in my wheelhouse but also needed to exist in this moment. obversebooks.co.uk/product/para...
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I’ve become very rusty at reading new books, but actually read this within a couple of months after release and thoroughly recommend, excellent!
I should caveat that (though also of Today) it’s related to a story I’ve loved since 1987, so I’m not overdoing it.
I should caveat that (though also of Today) it’s related to a story I’ve loved since 1987, so I’m not overdoing it.
Though in the cursed/ blessed cohort, I got a Fleetwood Mac best of, tried to see what the fuss was about and, bar a couple I really like, [shrug]
But two Pavlovian responses
The Chain:
Positive, from TV
Sweet Little Lies, Everywhere, Seven Wonders:
For many years my Prince Prospero’s Yellow Room…
But two Pavlovian responses
The Chain:
Positive, from TV
Sweet Little Lies, Everywhere, Seven Wonders:
For many years my Prince Prospero’s Yellow Room…
As a 47-year-old I can confirm that while I like Fleetwood Mac, it's been quite surprising to see how much younger generations have taken to them, given that when I was a kid there was literally a big hit record about how Fleetwood Mac were shit music for old people.
I'm not saying 'only people aged 47 to 55 think Fleetwood Mac are bad' - obviously people of all ages have different opinions. But only people in that v specific age group think that 'Fleetwood Mac are bad' is a common sense, commonplace opinion.
November 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Though in the cursed/ blessed cohort, I got a Fleetwood Mac best of, tried to see what the fuss was about and, bar a couple I really like, [shrug]
But two Pavlovian responses
The Chain:
Positive, from TV
Sweet Little Lies, Everywhere, Seven Wonders:
For many years my Prince Prospero’s Yellow Room…
But two Pavlovian responses
The Chain:
Positive, from TV
Sweet Little Lies, Everywhere, Seven Wonders:
For many years my Prince Prospero’s Yellow Room…
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This is literally impossible though. The only way to read a book is to buy at least two more first.
I am not allowed to buy more books until I read the ones I already own
November 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This is literally impossible though. The only way to read a book is to buy at least two more first.
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TRUMPET FANARE
ALL THE NUMBER ONES 1952 - ? IS COMPLETE!!!
From Al Martino to K-Pop
#alltheuknumberones1952
A reminder of how it all began...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgm...
ALL THE NUMBER ONES 1952 - ? IS COMPLETE!!!
From Al Martino to K-Pop
#alltheuknumberones1952
A reminder of how it all began...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgm...
HERE IN MY HEART ~ Al Martino (1952)
YouTube video by MrRJDB1969
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
TRUMPET FANARE
ALL THE NUMBER ONES 1952 - ? IS COMPLETE!!!
From Al Martino to K-Pop
#alltheuknumberones1952
A reminder of how it all began...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgm...
ALL THE NUMBER ONES 1952 - ? IS COMPLETE!!!
From Al Martino to K-Pop
#alltheuknumberones1952
A reminder of how it all began...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgm...
I read and listened to Time Lord Victorious, which had varying levels of success, and we bought this just for completism…
But enjoyed watching! It worked surprisingly well thematically and – with three of the greatest Doctor Who stories – as a brilliant [not free] sampler for the Blu-ray sets.
But enjoyed watching! It worked surprisingly well thematically and – with three of the greatest Doctor Who stories – as a brilliant [not free] sampler for the Blu-ray sets.
ON THIS DAY... 5 years ago, Time Lord Victorious: Road to the Dark Times was released on Blu-Ray.
#DoctorWho
#DoctorWho
November 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I read and listened to Time Lord Victorious, which had varying levels of success, and we bought this just for completism…
But enjoyed watching! It worked surprisingly well thematically and – with three of the greatest Doctor Who stories – as a brilliant [not free] sampler for the Blu-ray sets.
But enjoyed watching! It worked surprisingly well thematically and – with three of the greatest Doctor Who stories – as a brilliant [not free] sampler for the Blu-ray sets.
Oldest selfies on my phone from *this* phone
A lovely pair [Sid James laugh]
A lovely pair [Sid James laugh]
November 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Oldest selfies on my phone from *this* phone
A lovely pair [Sid James laugh]
A lovely pair [Sid James laugh]
Oldest selfie on my phone from an *earlier* phone
Summer 2014: We liked this one of us so much we chose it for our wedding invites.
Despite being tucked under a highly populated bit of London, this beach is surprisingly secluded enough that when we went down the steps to it…
Summer 2014: We liked this one of us so much we chose it for our wedding invites.
Despite being tucked under a highly populated bit of London, this beach is surprisingly secluded enough that when we went down the steps to it…
November 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Oldest selfie on my phone from an *earlier* phone
Summer 2014: We liked this one of us so much we chose it for our wedding invites.
Despite being tucked under a highly populated bit of London, this beach is surprisingly secluded enough that when we went down the steps to it…
Summer 2014: We liked this one of us so much we chose it for our wedding invites.
Despite being tucked under a highly populated bit of London, this beach is surprisingly secluded enough that when we went down the steps to it…
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Dessert:
“Unlike the British, we are not tiffin-mad!”
Oh, I dunno, though.
“Unlike the British, we are not tiffin-mad!”
Oh, I dunno, though.
November 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Dessert:
“Unlike the British, we are not tiffin-mad!”
Oh, I dunno, though.
“Unlike the British, we are not tiffin-mad!”
Oh, I dunno, though.
Thrilling #Blakes7 double bill and VAM – both on screen and on stage – at the BFI today
New effects are ambitious yet sympathetic to the originals: Star One I was most looking forward to; Redemption the most unexpected developments
And absolutely delightful to meet so many lovely people.
New effects are ambitious yet sympathetic to the originals: Star One I was most looking forward to; Redemption the most unexpected developments
And absolutely delightful to meet so many lovely people.
November 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Thrilling #Blakes7 double bill and VAM – both on screen and on stage – at the BFI today
New effects are ambitious yet sympathetic to the originals: Star One I was most looking forward to; Redemption the most unexpected developments
And absolutely delightful to meet so many lovely people.
New effects are ambitious yet sympathetic to the originals: Star One I was most looking forward to; Redemption the most unexpected developments
And absolutely delightful to meet so many lovely people.
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If anyone is bored this Saturday, here's the colours of the next Doctor Who Collection set! Start your theories now!
November 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
If anyone is bored this Saturday, here's the colours of the next Doctor Who Collection set! Start your theories now!
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Today is Intersex Day of Solidarity and Remembrance.
It's an opportunity to highlight the continued struggles faced by intersex people globally, from unnecessary medical intervention or stigma.
We all deserve to be treated with dignity, and live a life free from discrimination.
It's an opportunity to highlight the continued struggles faced by intersex people globally, from unnecessary medical intervention or stigma.
We all deserve to be treated with dignity, and live a life free from discrimination.
November 8, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Today is Intersex Day of Solidarity and Remembrance.
It's an opportunity to highlight the continued struggles faced by intersex people globally, from unnecessary medical intervention or stigma.
We all deserve to be treated with dignity, and live a life free from discrimination.
It's an opportunity to highlight the continued struggles faced by intersex people globally, from unnecessary medical intervention or stigma.
We all deserve to be treated with dignity, and live a life free from discrimination.
…And we’ve done it in a week.
“Space vehicle will be destroyed.”
What happens next?!
“Space vehicle will be destroyed.”
What happens next?!
Last Saturday, I persuaded my Beloved to fire up the Blu-rays of Blake’s 7 Series 1 at Standard By Seven ahead of Series 2 next week and – if we could make it – the BFI tomorrow.
We’ve just passed a crucial milestone:
Avon’s first “Well, now.”
We’ve just passed a crucial milestone:
Avon’s first “Well, now.”
November 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
…And we’ve done it in a week.
“Space vehicle will be destroyed.”
What happens next?!
“Space vehicle will be destroyed.”
What happens next?!