Mark Owen
@marktowen.bsky.social
Writer, editor, photographer. I watch old TV programmes and live in the Isle of Man; these two facts are unconnected.
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I hate climate change, but I love this picture by #Manx photographer, Peter Lobley.
The Bee Gees statues look as if they're emerging from the ocean to reclaim the land from the upstart human apes.
#IsleOfMan #BeeGees
The Bee Gees statues look as if they're emerging from the ocean to reclaim the land from the upstart human apes.
#IsleOfMan #BeeGees
February 7, 2026 at 10:09 AM
I hate climate change, but I love this picture by #Manx photographer, Peter Lobley.
The Bee Gees statues look as if they're emerging from the ocean to reclaim the land from the upstart human apes.
#IsleOfMan #BeeGees
The Bee Gees statues look as if they're emerging from the ocean to reclaim the land from the upstart human apes.
#IsleOfMan #BeeGees
I hate climate change, but I love this picture by #Manx photographer, Peter Lobley.
The Bee Gees statues look as if they're emerging from the ocean to reclaim the land from the upstart human apes.
#IsleOfMan #BeeGees
The Bee Gees statues look as if they're emerging from the ocean to reclaim the land from the upstart human apes.
#IsleOfMan #BeeGees
February 7, 2026 at 10:09 AM
I hate climate change, but I love this picture by #Manx photographer, Peter Lobley.
The Bee Gees statues look as if they're emerging from the ocean to reclaim the land from the upstart human apes.
#IsleOfMan #BeeGees
The Bee Gees statues look as if they're emerging from the ocean to reclaim the land from the upstart human apes.
#IsleOfMan #BeeGees
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Vinted now works on the Isle of Man again! Please buy some of my shit, I'm kinda broke at the moment. Again. Sigh. #signalboost #doctorwho #books
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February 4, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Vinted now works on the Isle of Man again! Please buy some of my shit, I'm kinda broke at the moment. Again. Sigh. #signalboost #doctorwho #books
www.vinted.co.uk/member/31287...
www.vinted.co.uk/member/31287...
Today should be the 80th birthday of #ElisabethSladen
I remember her brilliance, I remember her charisma, I remember how much joy her performances continue to bring.
And I remember how kind and generous she was to a 23-year-old fashion victim conducting his first onstage interview.
I remember her brilliance, I remember her charisma, I remember how much joy her performances continue to bring.
And I remember how kind and generous she was to a 23-year-old fashion victim conducting his first onstage interview.
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Today should be the 80th birthday of #ElisabethSladen
I remember her brilliance, I remember her charisma, I remember how much joy her performances continue to bring.
And I remember how kind and generous she was to a 23-year-old fashion victim conducting his first onstage interview.
I remember her brilliance, I remember her charisma, I remember how much joy her performances continue to bring.
And I remember how kind and generous she was to a 23-year-old fashion victim conducting his first onstage interview.
5 Underrated
- An Unearthly Child parts 2-4
- The Krotons
- The Masque of Mandragora
- The Horns of Nimon
- The King's Demons
5 Overrated
- The Evil of the Daleks
- Fury from the Deep
- Genesis of the Daleks
- The Seeds of Doom
- The Caves of Androzani
- An Unearthly Child parts 2-4
- The Krotons
- The Masque of Mandragora
- The Horns of Nimon
- The King's Demons
5 Overrated
- The Evil of the Daleks
- Fury from the Deep
- Genesis of the Daleks
- The Seeds of Doom
- The Caves of Androzani
5 Underrated
- The Keys of Marinus
- The Macra Terror
- Invasion of the Dinosaurs
- The Stones of Blood
- Battlefield
5 Overrated
- Evil of the Daleks
- The Ambassadors of Death
- Pyramids of Mars
- Earthshock
- The Two Doctors
Your go
#JustABitOfFun #EnjoyWhatYouLike #DoctorWho
- The Keys of Marinus
- The Macra Terror
- Invasion of the Dinosaurs
- The Stones of Blood
- Battlefield
5 Overrated
- Evil of the Daleks
- The Ambassadors of Death
- Pyramids of Mars
- Earthshock
- The Two Doctors
Your go
#JustABitOfFun #EnjoyWhatYouLike #DoctorWho
January 26, 2026 at 10:10 PM
5 Underrated
- An Unearthly Child parts 2-4
- The Krotons
- The Masque of Mandragora
- The Horns of Nimon
- The King's Demons
5 Overrated
- The Evil of the Daleks
- Fury from the Deep
- Genesis of the Daleks
- The Seeds of Doom
- The Caves of Androzani
- An Unearthly Child parts 2-4
- The Krotons
- The Masque of Mandragora
- The Horns of Nimon
- The King's Demons
5 Overrated
- The Evil of the Daleks
- Fury from the Deep
- Genesis of the Daleks
- The Seeds of Doom
- The Caves of Androzani
Anybody else really like Bowie's brief 1980s Crooner phase?
No? Just me then.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOTz...
No? Just me then.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOTz...
David Bowie - Girls
YouTube video by Ziggy's Stardust
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January 22, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Anybody else really like Bowie's brief 1980s Crooner phase?
No? Just me then.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOTz...
No? Just me then.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOTz...
And now, local news.
January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
And now, local news.
January 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
The filming of the Jack Palance version of Treasure Island included a scene where somebody is thrown into a harbour, next to a pub.
While this scene was filmed, I was sitting round the side of the pub, having a drink with Deborah Watling.
While this scene was filmed, I was sitting round the side of the pub, having a drink with Deborah Watling.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
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Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The filming of the Jack Palance version of Treasure Island included a scene where somebody is thrown into a harbour, next to a pub.
While this scene was filmed, I was sitting round the side of the pub, having a drink with Deborah Watling.
While this scene was filmed, I was sitting round the side of the pub, having a drink with Deborah Watling.
I watched @chrischapman81.bsky.social 's 'Worlds Within - The Life of Ian Marter' yesterday and woke up still thinking about it. A thoughtful, sensitive, and deeply moving study of a complex man.
Thanks to all involved with this affecting film. I'm going to re-read Ian's books - his work lives on.
Thanks to all involved with this affecting film. I'm going to re-read Ian's books - his work lives on.
December 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I watched @chrischapman81.bsky.social 's 'Worlds Within - The Life of Ian Marter' yesterday and woke up still thinking about it. A thoughtful, sensitive, and deeply moving study of a complex man.
Thanks to all involved with this affecting film. I'm going to re-read Ian's books - his work lives on.
Thanks to all involved with this affecting film. I'm going to re-read Ian's books - his work lives on.
A movie that takes place where you're from.
November 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A movie that takes place where you're from.
Stanley Lebor - one of those actors who couldn't give a bad performance. Wonderful stuff.
Ever Decreasing Circles (18th November 1984). Having already defeated Paul, it seems that Martin is fated to win the snooker tournament. After all, his opponent in the final is only Howard ...
November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Stanley Lebor - one of those actors who couldn't give a bad performance. Wonderful stuff.
I can't say I'm familiar with Z Cars but didn't think it was the sort of show whose viewers demanded annuals.
Is the cover an accurate summary of the programme? Did it regularly have plots like Norman Wisdom helping a fully dressed policeman give birth while balancing a Ford Zephyr on his shoulder?
Is the cover an accurate summary of the programme? Did it regularly have plots like Norman Wisdom helping a fully dressed policeman give birth while balancing a Ford Zephyr on his shoulder?
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I can't say I'm familiar with Z Cars but didn't think it was the sort of show whose viewers demanded annuals.
Is the cover an accurate summary of the programme? Did it regularly have plots like Norman Wisdom helping a fully dressed policeman give birth while balancing a Ford Zephyr on his shoulder?
Is the cover an accurate summary of the programme? Did it regularly have plots like Norman Wisdom helping a fully dressed policeman give birth while balancing a Ford Zephyr on his shoulder?
I really hope this turnip grew around a top-secret microfilm that was dropped in a field by a klutzy spy played by Derek Nimmo.
Although anybody familiar with Mhelliahs will understand how this situation could have developed.
Although anybody familiar with Mhelliahs will understand how this situation could have developed.
It seems that Baldrick has won the lottery #Blackadder #IsleOfMan
November 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I really hope this turnip grew around a top-secret microfilm that was dropped in a field by a klutzy spy played by Derek Nimmo.
Although anybody familiar with Mhelliahs will understand how this situation could have developed.
Although anybody familiar with Mhelliahs will understand how this situation could have developed.
I had a lot of fun playing this game organised by the marvellous @tobyhadoke.bsky.social
Returning missing episodes of Doctor Who to the archives - just for larks...
Returning missing episodes of Doctor Who to the archives - just for larks...
I’m amazed at the number and quality of folk who contributed to this podcast (a Doctor! 3 companions! Writers! Actors! Lost Episode Finders! Fans of Yore!)
It’s just a bit of fun: a countdown of the most desired missing episodes of Doctor Who. Plus much arcana, natch:
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-8epk3...
It’s just a bit of fun: a countdown of the most desired missing episodes of Doctor Who. Plus much arcana, natch:
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-8epk3...
Indefinable Magic MISSING EPISODES SPECIAL - Fantasy Film Cans (Part One)
With all this missing episodes speculation in the air, your Host With The Most (that is "Most Patience For Wrangling Arcane Facts and Stats Because He's A Very Boring Man") Toby Hadoke has found the t...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I had a lot of fun playing this game organised by the marvellous @tobyhadoke.bsky.social
Returning missing episodes of Doctor Who to the archives - just for larks...
Returning missing episodes of Doctor Who to the archives - just for larks...
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There's understandably a lot of praise for Fawlty Towers today, but my favourite TV series of Prunella Scales remains After Henry.
As I say in this article that I wrote for the show's 30th anniversary, it's PS's thoughtful performance that's key to its success.
wearecult.rocks/after-henry-...
As I say in this article that I wrote for the show's 30th anniversary, it's PS's thoughtful performance that's key to its success.
wearecult.rocks/after-henry-...
'After Henry' 30 Years On » We Are Cult
News, reviews and features devoted to all things cult - we ARE cult... and so are you
wearecult.rocks
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
There's understandably a lot of praise for Fawlty Towers today, but my favourite TV series of Prunella Scales remains After Henry.
As I say in this article that I wrote for the show's 30th anniversary, it's PS's thoughtful performance that's key to its success.
wearecult.rocks/after-henry-...
As I say in this article that I wrote for the show's 30th anniversary, it's PS's thoughtful performance that's key to its success.
wearecult.rocks/after-henry-...
There's understandably a lot of praise for Fawlty Towers today, but my favourite TV series of Prunella Scales remains After Henry.
As I say in this article that I wrote for the show's 30th anniversary, it's PS's thoughtful performance that's key to its success.
wearecult.rocks/after-henry-...
As I say in this article that I wrote for the show's 30th anniversary, it's PS's thoughtful performance that's key to its success.
wearecult.rocks/after-henry-...
'After Henry' 30 Years On » We Are Cult
News, reviews and features devoted to all things cult - we ARE cult... and so are you
wearecult.rocks
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
There's understandably a lot of praise for Fawlty Towers today, but my favourite TV series of Prunella Scales remains After Henry.
As I say in this article that I wrote for the show's 30th anniversary, it's PS's thoughtful performance that's key to its success.
wearecult.rocks/after-henry-...
As I say in this article that I wrote for the show's 30th anniversary, it's PS's thoughtful performance that's key to its success.
wearecult.rocks/after-henry-...
Seen in Douglas harbour, #IsleOfMan Isn't she pretty?
October 18, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Seen in Douglas harbour, #IsleOfMan Isn't she pretty?
This bit of old #Manx business ephemera made me think of a boy at school with me in 1987. He got a Saturday job at the Manx Ices factory, putting the gobstoppers into the bottoms of Screwballs.
He alleged that he was given a big box of gobstoppers with a Best Before date in 1973.
He alleged that he was given a big box of gobstoppers with a Best Before date in 1973.
October 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This bit of old #Manx business ephemera made me think of a boy at school with me in 1987. He got a Saturday job at the Manx Ices factory, putting the gobstoppers into the bottoms of Screwballs.
He alleged that he was given a big box of gobstoppers with a Best Before date in 1973.
He alleged that he was given a big box of gobstoppers with a Best Before date in 1973.
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Picture the scene: it's 1974. You're shown this photo and told that one member of this team of building site workers is going to be the new Doctor Who.
Working out which one would not exactly be what Sherlock Holmes called a two-pipe problem, would it?
Working out which one would not exactly be what Sherlock Holmes called a two-pipe problem, would it?
January 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Picture the scene: it's 1974. You're shown this photo and told that one member of this team of building site workers is going to be the new Doctor Who.
Working out which one would not exactly be what Sherlock Holmes called a two-pipe problem, would it?
Working out which one would not exactly be what Sherlock Holmes called a two-pipe problem, would it?
Officially visiting #Brighton for a wedding, but snuck in a little #DoctorWho location-spotting that's right on target.
September 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Officially visiting #Brighton for a wedding, but snuck in a little #DoctorWho location-spotting that's right on target.
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I was sorry to learn of the death of Christopher H Bidmead on the same evening I started a 45th anniversary rewatch of the season of Doctor Who he script-edited.
It's a distinct turning point in the show's history and has his clear, clever intent for the programme running through every episode.
It's a distinct turning point in the show's history and has his clear, clever intent for the programme running through every episode.
August 31, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I was sorry to learn of the death of Christopher H Bidmead on the same evening I started a 45th anniversary rewatch of the season of Doctor Who he script-edited.
It's a distinct turning point in the show's history and has his clear, clever intent for the programme running through every episode.
It's a distinct turning point in the show's history and has his clear, clever intent for the programme running through every episode.