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Lover of old classic tv programmes everything from Doctor Who (the original series) to The Rockford Files.
45 years ago today, 21st of November 1980. Viewers found out who shot J.R.
Between 83 million and 90 million American viewers, watched the episode “Who Done It”’(or 76% of all U.S. television viewers in the United States in November 1980) watched the episode. U.K. airdate 22nd November 1980.
Between 83 million and 90 million American viewers, watched the episode “Who Done It”’(or 76% of all U.S. television viewers in the United States in November 1980) watched the episode. U.K. airdate 22nd November 1980.
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
45 years ago today, 21st of November 1980. Viewers found out who shot J.R.
Between 83 million and 90 million American viewers, watched the episode “Who Done It”’(or 76% of all U.S. television viewers in the United States in November 1980) watched the episode. U.K. airdate 22nd November 1980.
Between 83 million and 90 million American viewers, watched the episode “Who Done It”’(or 76% of all U.S. television viewers in the United States in November 1980) watched the episode. U.K. airdate 22nd November 1980.
A set of four wonderful photos of Roger Delgado taken by Radio Times photographer Don Smith on the 5th of December 1970 during the studio recording of parts 3 and 4 of “The Mind of Evil”. These photos were only discovered in November 2023 by broadcasting historian Steve Arnold.
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A set of four wonderful photos of Roger Delgado taken by Radio Times photographer Don Smith on the 5th of December 1970 during the studio recording of parts 3 and 4 of “The Mind of Evil”. These photos were only discovered in November 2023 by broadcasting historian Steve Arnold.
Congratulations to Tom Baker on receiving his MBE, earlier this week. Pictured at the investiture alongside Louise Jameson. Photos by Olly Mc.
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Congratulations to Tom Baker on receiving his MBE, earlier this week. Pictured at the investiture alongside Louise Jameson. Photos by Olly Mc.
Sigrid performs a stripped-back Radio 1 Piano Session at the BBC's Maida Vale studios for Sian Eleri's Chillest Show.
00:03 The Subway (Chappell Roan cover)
04:09 Two Years
07:20 High and Dry (Radiohead cover)
Stunning performance!
youtube.com/watch?v=0uaE...
00:03 The Subway (Chappell Roan cover)
04:09 Two Years
07:20 High and Dry (Radiohead cover)
Stunning performance!
youtube.com/watch?v=0uaE...
Sigrid | Radio 1 Piano Session @thisissigrid
YouTube video by BBC Radio 1
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November 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Sigrid performs a stripped-back Radio 1 Piano Session at the BBC's Maida Vale studios for Sian Eleri's Chillest Show.
00:03 The Subway (Chappell Roan cover)
04:09 Two Years
07:20 High and Dry (Radiohead cover)
Stunning performance!
youtube.com/watch?v=0uaE...
00:03 The Subway (Chappell Roan cover)
04:09 Two Years
07:20 High and Dry (Radiohead cover)
Stunning performance!
youtube.com/watch?v=0uaE...
Sigrid at her Cozy Gig in Southampton last week, acoustic version of my favourite track on her new album - this is “Eternal Sunshine”.
November 6, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Sigrid at her Cozy Gig in Southampton last week, acoustic version of my favourite track on her new album - this is “Eternal Sunshine”.
Sad to hear that Pauline Collins has passed away aged 85. She was best known on tv for playing the maid Sarah Moffat in the first two series of the superb series ‘Upstairs Downstairs’ and on film as Shirley Valentine of which she won a Golden Globe for.
November 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sad to hear that Pauline Collins has passed away aged 85. She was best known on tv for playing the maid Sarah Moffat in the first two series of the superb series ‘Upstairs Downstairs’ and on film as Shirley Valentine of which she won a Golden Globe for.
59 years ago today (5th November 1966)?Patrick Troughton made his debut as the second Doctor in Part One of a 6 part story: “The Power of the Daleks”.
Photo colourised by Clayton Hickman. Photo taken January 1967.
Photo colourised by Clayton Hickman. Photo taken January 1967.
November 5, 2025 at 1:17 AM
59 years ago today (5th November 1966)?Patrick Troughton made his debut as the second Doctor in Part One of a 6 part story: “The Power of the Daleks”.
Photo colourised by Clayton Hickman. Photo taken January 1967.
Photo colourised by Clayton Hickman. Photo taken January 1967.
Me after I put the fitted sheet on the bed by myself!
November 4, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Me after I put the fitted sheet on the bed by myself!
🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 John Maxim (Frankenstein) & Malcolm Rogers (Dracula) menace William Hartnell (The Doctor) on the Gothic Hall set in Riverside 1 at 4.15pm on Friday 21 May 1965 before taping “Journey Into Terror” - Episode 4 of “The Chase”.
Photo colourised by Clayton Hickman.
Photo colourised by Clayton Hickman.
October 31, 2025 at 3:17 AM
🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 John Maxim (Frankenstein) & Malcolm Rogers (Dracula) menace William Hartnell (The Doctor) on the Gothic Hall set in Riverside 1 at 4.15pm on Friday 21 May 1965 before taping “Journey Into Terror” - Episode 4 of “The Chase”.
Photo colourised by Clayton Hickman.
Photo colourised by Clayton Hickman.
General mood feeling today - trip to the dentist.
October 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
General mood feeling today - trip to the dentist.
Rare colour photo of Laurel & Hardy taken in the 1930s. They were snapped by Daily News photographer Harry Warnecke in 1938, during the shooting of their movie 'Block-Heads'. These are not colourised.
October 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Rare colour photo of Laurel & Hardy taken in the 1930s. They were snapped by Daily News photographer Harry Warnecke in 1938, during the shooting of their movie 'Block-Heads'. These are not colourised.
49 years ago today the press reveal that Louise Jameson is to be the Doctors new companion Leela in Doctor Who.
October 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
49 years ago today the press reveal that Louise Jameson is to be the Doctors new companion Leela in Doctor Who.
October 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
BBC portrait photo of Elisabeth Sladen taken in 1975. Beautifully colourised by Clayton Hickman.
October 26, 2025 at 2:24 AM
BBC portrait photo of Elisabeth Sladen taken in 1975. Beautifully colourised by Clayton Hickman.
50 years ago today (25th October 1975). Part One of “Pyramids of Mars” the third Doctor Who serial from Season 13 was first broadcast.
October 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
50 years ago today (25th October 1975). Part One of “Pyramids of Mars” the third Doctor Who serial from Season 13 was first broadcast.
Sigrid performs a track from her new album “There’s Always More Than I Can Say” which is out today. This is “Hush Baby, Hurry Slowly”.
#sigrid
youtube.com/watch?v=De5J...
#sigrid
youtube.com/watch?v=De5J...
Amazon Music presents: Sigrid - Hush Baby, Hurry Slowly
YouTube video by Sigrid
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October 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Sigrid performs a track from her new album “There’s Always More Than I Can Say” which is out today. This is “Hush Baby, Hurry Slowly”.
#sigrid
youtube.com/watch?v=De5J...
#sigrid
youtube.com/watch?v=De5J...
Sigrid last night in Nottingham at The Metreonome as part of her Cozy Gigs. Just limited to 400 people, but what an atmosphere. Great acoustic set on the eve of her new album “There’s Always More That I Could Say”. ❤️
October 24, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Sigrid last night in Nottingham at The Metreonome as part of her Cozy Gigs. Just limited to 400 people, but what an atmosphere. Great acoustic set on the eve of her new album “There’s Always More That I Could Say”. ❤️
We'll be turning the clocks back soon. Gaining an extra hour in 2025 is like getting a bonus track on a Yoko Ono album.
October 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We'll be turning the clocks back soon. Gaining an extra hour in 2025 is like getting a bonus track on a Yoko Ono album.
Quad Derby September 2014. On stage about to interview Peter Davison at Whooverville. Looks like we are preparing to make a run for it!
Photo by Kara Fox.
Photo by Kara Fox.
October 23, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Quad Derby September 2014. On stage about to interview Peter Davison at Whooverville. Looks like we are preparing to make a run for it!
Photo by Kara Fox.
Photo by Kara Fox.
Arrived safely today on Blu-ray - Doctor Who - The Collection Season 13. Tom Bakers second season and what a great run of stories ! Includes lots of love extras too.
October 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Arrived safely today on Blu-ray - Doctor Who - The Collection Season 13. Tom Bakers second season and what a great run of stories ! Includes lots of love extras too.
Visited my doctor the other day, He told me my sugar was too high. So I came home and moved it to a lower shelf.
October 20, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Visited my doctor the other day, He told me my sugar was too high. So I came home and moved it to a lower shelf.
18th October 2019. Wow how time flies. 7 years ago today since I interviewed Mark Strickson (Turlough from Doctor Who) at Quad. Mark was a fascinating chap, his work in producing wildlife documentaries revealed some incredible stories. A lovely chap. Photo by Hannah.
October 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
18th October 2019. Wow how time flies. 7 years ago today since I interviewed Mark Strickson (Turlough from Doctor Who) at Quad. Mark was a fascinating chap, his work in producing wildlife documentaries revealed some incredible stories. A lovely chap. Photo by Hannah.
The first edition of Rainbow was broadcast on this day in 1972. Bungle was the stuff of nightmares!
Created by Pamela Lonsdale, it was presented by David Cook and featured John Leeson as Bungle (Zippy was performed by Violet Philpott and voiced by Peter Hawkins). Music was provided by Telltale.
Created by Pamela Lonsdale, it was presented by David Cook and featured John Leeson as Bungle (Zippy was performed by Violet Philpott and voiced by Peter Hawkins). Music was provided by Telltale.
October 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The first edition of Rainbow was broadcast on this day in 1972. Bungle was the stuff of nightmares!
Created by Pamela Lonsdale, it was presented by David Cook and featured John Leeson as Bungle (Zippy was performed by Violet Philpott and voiced by Peter Hawkins). Music was provided by Telltale.
Created by Pamela Lonsdale, it was presented by David Cook and featured John Leeson as Bungle (Zippy was performed by Violet Philpott and voiced by Peter Hawkins). Music was provided by Telltale.