David L Barratt
@davidlbarratt.bsky.social
Doctor Who Blake's 7 Space 1999 ITC and 1960s 70s & 80 television Dramas also Married to a real Dalek!
Reposted by David L Barratt
I was today years old when I discovered that the iconic "Un, dos, tres" actually became famous beyond Spain and got versions in other countries.
I'm too young for that game show, but it still has that good-old cult status over here and I managed to watch its last iteration circa 2004.
I'm too young for that game show, but it still has that good-old cult status over here and I managed to watch its last iteration circa 2004.
It's the 321st day of the year today, so in celebration of this, here's the time that Ted Rogers opened the original version of the show "Uno, Dos, Tres" on Spanish TV, using the English 321 titles including the Yorkshire TV Ident zooming into Dusty Bin.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Iw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Iw...
Ted Rogers on TVE | Un, Dos, Tres... responda otra vez (24/09/1982)
YouTube video by BluetheFortune
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I was today years old when I discovered that the iconic "Un, dos, tres" actually became famous beyond Spain and got versions in other countries.
I'm too young for that game show, but it still has that good-old cult status over here and I managed to watch its last iteration circa 2004.
I'm too young for that game show, but it still has that good-old cult status over here and I managed to watch its last iteration circa 2004.
Reposted by David L Barratt
Happy birthday to the wonderful Bonnie Greer. We once had lunch together and she was pure heaven - funny, warm, generous and intelligent. When we parted, she kissed me on the lips and hugged me. I felt blessed.
Here’s my charcoal portrait of her.
barnabyedwards.co.uk/shop/art-peo...
Here’s my charcoal portrait of her.
barnabyedwards.co.uk/shop/art-peo...
November 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Happy birthday to the wonderful Bonnie Greer. We once had lunch together and she was pure heaven - funny, warm, generous and intelligent. When we parted, she kissed me on the lips and hugged me. I felt blessed.
Here’s my charcoal portrait of her.
barnabyedwards.co.uk/shop/art-peo...
Here’s my charcoal portrait of her.
barnabyedwards.co.uk/shop/art-peo...
Reposted by David L Barratt
November 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Reposted by David L Barratt
AI ‘artist’ creates portrait of King Charles. To no one’s surprise, it looks like a bad photo that a dog who’s eaten some putrid spaghetti has vomited all over.
AI is incapable of art. It’s an expensive photocopier, nothing more. Stop pretending it can replace humans.
www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...
AI is incapable of art. It’s an expensive photocopier, nothing more. Stop pretending it can replace humans.
www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...
King Charles III gets new AI portrait by robot artist Ai-Da
In 2024, Ai-Da made history when she became the first humanoid robot to sell her painting of Alan Turing for $1,084,800.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:29 AM
AI ‘artist’ creates portrait of King Charles. To no one’s surprise, it looks like a bad photo that a dog who’s eaten some putrid spaghetti has vomited all over.
AI is incapable of art. It’s an expensive photocopier, nothing more. Stop pretending it can replace humans.
www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...
AI is incapable of art. It’s an expensive photocopier, nothing more. Stop pretending it can replace humans.
www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...
Reposted by David L Barratt
I can't believe Daft Punk's One More Time is now 25 years old. The album Discovery completely blew my mind when it was released in 2001. One of the most effervescent bits of creativity I've ever heard. We need Daft Punk back in our lives now more than ever.
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I can't believe Daft Punk's One More Time is now 25 years old. The album Discovery completely blew my mind when it was released in 2001. One of the most effervescent bits of creativity I've ever heard. We need Daft Punk back in our lives now more than ever.
Reposted by David L Barratt
Your change to ask Jesus how to make the perfect cheese scone.
November 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Your change to ask Jesus how to make the perfect cheese scone.
Reposted by David L Barratt
War is declared... scifibulletin.com/2025/11/14/t...
The War Between the Land and the Sea begins 7 December
The final five episodes of the BBC/Disney+ deal will arrive in the UK from 7 December. The War Between the Land and the Sea will launch with a double bill on Sunday 7th December from 8:30pm simulta…
scifibulletin.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
War is declared... scifibulletin.com/2025/11/14/t...
Reposted by David L Barratt
I left my job at Red Bee Media yesterday, having worked for them since 2014. Firstly directing the BBC channels, and then for the last 18 months as an Incident Manager.
Lots of feelings which I can't quite put into words. I've never worked for a single company for so long.
Lots of feelings which I can't quite put into words. I've never worked for a single company for so long.
November 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I left my job at Red Bee Media yesterday, having worked for them since 2014. Firstly directing the BBC channels, and then for the last 18 months as an Incident Manager.
Lots of feelings which I can't quite put into words. I've never worked for a single company for so long.
Lots of feelings which I can't quite put into words. I've never worked for a single company for so long.
Reposted by David L Barratt
Same! It looks incredible in 4K, doesn't it!
November 11, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Same! It looks incredible in 4K, doesn't it!
Reposted by David L Barratt
Watched Eagle’s Nest tonight. The 4K restoration is excellent. It’s like watching it for the first time. Always had a soft spot for The New Avengers as the lingering impression is it’s an underdog. Series 1 is a high point for me. Crammed with British thesps having a whale of a time.
November 10, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Watched Eagle’s Nest tonight. The 4K restoration is excellent. It’s like watching it for the first time. Always had a soft spot for The New Avengers as the lingering impression is it’s an underdog. Series 1 is a high point for me. Crammed with British thesps having a whale of a time.
Reposted by David L Barratt
I never thought I’d see the day. Absolutely love this show. And I especially love The New Avengers that - through the 90s repeats - turned me on to Avengerland (later fuelled by the C4 Peel and King repeats and the movie). Could not be more thrilled.
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I never thought I’d see the day. Absolutely love this show. And I especially love The New Avengers that - through the 90s repeats - turned me on to Avengerland (later fuelled by the C4 Peel and King repeats and the movie). Could not be more thrilled.
Reposted by David L Barratt
THE NIGHTMARE MAN (BBC, 1981): Dr Who legend Robert Holmes adapted David Wiltshire's novel Child of Vodyanoi, in which a Scottish island is plagued by murders after a strange craft is found on the beach. Are they dealing with an alien predator or something far more tragic...?
November 9, 2025 at 10:42 AM
THE NIGHTMARE MAN (BBC, 1981): Dr Who legend Robert Holmes adapted David Wiltshire's novel Child of Vodyanoi, in which a Scottish island is plagued by murders after a strange craft is found on the beach. Are they dealing with an alien predator or something far more tragic...?
Reposted by David L Barratt
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Photo taken by me.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Photo taken by me.
November 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Photo taken by me.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Photo taken by me.
Reposted by David L Barratt
Well done to everyone who remembered to vote.
Once again the Restore Trust group were seen off.
Let's do it all again next year.
Once again the Restore Trust group were seen off.
Let's do it all again next year.
National Trust council elections saw a defeat for the Restore Trust campaign.
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
35k members voted to re-elect a slate of council candidates endorsed by the nominations committee
12k - 13.5k voted for candidates on Restore Trust slate
Non-slate candidated
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
Voting results from the AGM
Read about the National Trust's 2025 Annual General Meeting and the results from the day.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
November 9, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Well done to everyone who remembered to vote.
Once again the Restore Trust group were seen off.
Let's do it all again next year.
Once again the Restore Trust group were seen off.
Let's do it all again next year.
Reposted by David L Barratt
Today is the final run-through of our show in the rehearsal room before we go into the theatre on Monday.
#AChristmasCarol
#LeedsPlayhouse
I’ve never seen a bunch of actors work so hard & in such good humour. Our first 5 weeks have flown by.
Have yourselves a great weekend, everyone! 🙌
#AChristmasCarol
#LeedsPlayhouse
I’ve never seen a bunch of actors work so hard & in such good humour. Our first 5 weeks have flown by.
Have yourselves a great weekend, everyone! 🙌
November 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Today is the final run-through of our show in the rehearsal room before we go into the theatre on Monday.
#AChristmasCarol
#LeedsPlayhouse
I’ve never seen a bunch of actors work so hard & in such good humour. Our first 5 weeks have flown by.
Have yourselves a great weekend, everyone! 🙌
#AChristmasCarol
#LeedsPlayhouse
I’ve never seen a bunch of actors work so hard & in such good humour. Our first 5 weeks have flown by.
Have yourselves a great weekend, everyone! 🙌
Reposted by David L Barratt
The media industry keeps talking about linear TV is dead. Well of course it will be if you keep accelerating its decline by pushing people to streaming. It's not completely dead if there are programmes people want to watch.
I love a shared cultural moment. I’m the opposite of whatever it is that makes people not want to watch something because it’s too popular. I’ve hated stuff and gone back to it because I so crave having a moment to share with the world around me. Not just friends, but… everyone. Live Tv is special.
November 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The media industry keeps talking about linear TV is dead. Well of course it will be if you keep accelerating its decline by pushing people to streaming. It's not completely dead if there are programmes people want to watch.
Reposted by David L Barratt
My musical tribute to Pauline Collins who has died aged 85. She was brilliant and award-winning in the film Shirley Valentine. But I will always remember her as parlourmaid Sarah Moffit in the 1970s ITV drama Upstairs, Downstairs.
November 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
My musical tribute to Pauline Collins who has died aged 85. She was brilliant and award-winning in the film Shirley Valentine. But I will always remember her as parlourmaid Sarah Moffit in the 1970s ITV drama Upstairs, Downstairs.
Reposted by David L Barratt
WHY ARE YOU DOING THAT?
WHAT IF IT BREAKS?
WWHHHAAATTTT?????
WHAT IF IT BREAKS?
WWHHHAAATTTT?????
World's biggest spiderweb discovered inside 'Sulfur Cave' with 111,000 arachnids living in pitch black.
www.livescience.com/animals/spid...
www.livescience.com/animals/spid...
November 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
WHY ARE YOU DOING THAT?
WHAT IF IT BREAKS?
WWHHHAAATTTT?????
WHAT IF IT BREAKS?
WWHHHAAATTTT?????
Reposted by David L Barratt
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951)
(Barnaby Edwards, acrylic on canvas paper)
To take a closer look (or to buy the original painting) follow this link:
barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...
Please share with interested parties. Thank you!
#MichaelRennie #RobertWise #Gort #ScienceFictionMovies
(Barnaby Edwards, acrylic on canvas paper)
To take a closer look (or to buy the original painting) follow this link:
barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...
Please share with interested parties. Thank you!
#MichaelRennie #RobertWise #Gort #ScienceFictionMovies
October 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951)
(Barnaby Edwards, acrylic on canvas paper)
To take a closer look (or to buy the original painting) follow this link:
barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...
Please share with interested parties. Thank you!
#MichaelRennie #RobertWise #Gort #ScienceFictionMovies
(Barnaby Edwards, acrylic on canvas paper)
To take a closer look (or to buy the original painting) follow this link:
barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...
Please share with interested parties. Thank you!
#MichaelRennie #RobertWise #Gort #ScienceFictionMovies
Reposted by David L Barratt
I loved that ending so much! How was it heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time? HOW!?! Magnificent television! #CelebrityTraitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I loved that ending so much! How was it heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time? HOW!?! Magnificent television! #CelebrityTraitors
Reposted by David L Barratt
Fox - Only You Can, Top Of The Pops 1975. Noosha Fox (real name Susan Traynor) had a wonderfully idiosyncratic vocal style which, undoubtedly, influenced a young Kate Bush. This was only about three years before the release of Wuthering Heights.
youtube.com/watch?v=Y7Eb...
youtube.com/watch?v=Y7Eb...
Fox - Only You Can 1975
YouTube video by Wädi
youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Fox - Only You Can, Top Of The Pops 1975. Noosha Fox (real name Susan Traynor) had a wonderfully idiosyncratic vocal style which, undoubtedly, influenced a young Kate Bush. This was only about three years before the release of Wuthering Heights.
youtube.com/watch?v=Y7Eb...
youtube.com/watch?v=Y7Eb...
Reposted by David L Barratt
When the world feels grim, I remind myself that I’ve lived through the time of Alan Bennett, David Attenborough, Carl Sagan, Oliver Postgate, ABBA, the Goodies, Kate Bush, I Claudius, Doctor Who, David Bowie and sun-dried tomatoes, and I think good god, we’re the luckiest generation in history.
November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
When the world feels grim, I remind myself that I’ve lived through the time of Alan Bennett, David Attenborough, Carl Sagan, Oliver Postgate, ABBA, the Goodies, Kate Bush, I Claudius, Doctor Who, David Bowie and sun-dried tomatoes, and I think good god, we’re the luckiest generation in history.