Matt Foy
@mattfoy.bsky.social
Former exiled Northern Monkey, now exiled no more.
Normally rambling on about music, old telly, LFC and cricket.
Liable to post pictures of records .
Mostly harmless.
Normally rambling on about music, old telly, LFC and cricket.
Liable to post pictures of records .
Mostly harmless.
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It was 30 years ago today that BBC Two transmitted the opening episode of Our Friends in the North - one of the greatest television dramas the BBC has ever made.
For the anniversary, I've been down to Caversham to take a look through the show's files and explore some of the tales they tell...
For the anniversary, I've been down to Caversham to take a look through the show's files and explore some of the tales they tell...
Our Friends in the North
30 years on from the first episode of this groundbreaking drama, we take a closer look into the programme’s archive to reveal a time capsule of a turbulent era.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:53 AM
It was 30 years ago today that BBC Two transmitted the opening episode of Our Friends in the North - one of the greatest television dramas the BBC has ever made.
For the anniversary, I've been down to Caversham to take a look through the show's files and explore some of the tales they tell...
For the anniversary, I've been down to Caversham to take a look through the show's files and explore some of the tales they tell...
Listened to this yesterday..still sounds like the future.
January 14, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Listened to this yesterday..still sounds like the future.
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10 years since we lost Bowie. Can we all agree that the world has gone to hell in a handcart since that day?
January 10, 2026 at 9:37 AM
10 years since we lost Bowie. Can we all agree that the world has gone to hell in a handcart since that day?
This Bowie doc is a bit all over the shop
January 3, 2026 at 11:31 PM
This Bowie doc is a bit all over the shop
This will be tough….Fortunately, as well as some classic debut albums, a few of my my favourites released average records straight out the traps before they really got going…which eases it a little. Only a little mind!
#5DebutAlbums9095
#5DebutAlbums9095
Hi folks, Happy New Year to you all. No peace for the wicked as it’s now time to resume our debut albums competition. Up next is #5DebutAlbums9094 Pick your top 5 debut albums released between 1990 to 1994 in order of preference. Voting commences on Friday 23rd January. See you all then 👍
January 3, 2026 at 8:39 PM
This will be tough….Fortunately, as well as some classic debut albums, a few of my my favourites released average records straight out the traps before they really got going…which eases it a little. Only a little mind!
#5DebutAlbums9095
#5DebutAlbums9095
Somehow managed to repeatedly miss this when it’s been on before. Wonderfully atmospheric, and the twist is brilliant.
On BBC 4 Extra at 4pm: a repeat of @tobyhadoke.bsky.social’s estimable and effective 2018 radio adaptation of The Road. Genuinely not to be missed if you’re a Nigel Kneale fan.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - The Road by Nigel Kneale
The legendary 1963 lost TV play. Adapted by Toby Hadoke.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 28, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Somehow managed to repeatedly miss this when it’s been on before. Wonderfully atmospheric, and the twist is brilliant.
Memory Almost Full
Ram
Chaos & Creation In The Backyard
Ram
Chaos & Creation In The Backyard
What are your 3 favorite albums within Paul McCartney's dynamic solo discography?
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album.ink/PMcCartneyPoll
December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Memory Almost Full
Ram
Chaos & Creation In The Backyard
Ram
Chaos & Creation In The Backyard
Perfect listening to accompany present wrapping.
December 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Perfect listening to accompany present wrapping.
Nice reminder of last week. Black & White was incredible. John’s songs on this are brilliant. Saw them three times on the Miles&Gil tour…can’t believe nearly 20 years ago..
December 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Nice reminder of last week. Black & White was incredible. John’s songs on this are brilliant. Saw them three times on the Miles&Gil tour…can’t believe nearly 20 years ago..
Shack on imperious form tonight. Gig of the year for me. John’s guitar loud in the mix. Perfection.
December 12, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Shack on imperious form tonight. Gig of the year for me. John’s guitar loud in the mix. Perfection.
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Music confession: I spent years thinking that "Peel session" was some kind of British music industry term. Like a special category of stripped-down studio recording
But no, fellow Americans: It turns out there's just this one guy named Peel, and those were his sessions....
But no, fellow Americans: It turns out there's just this one guy named Peel, and those were his sessions....
December 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Music confession: I spent years thinking that "Peel session" was some kind of British music industry term. Like a special category of stripped-down studio recording
But no, fellow Americans: It turns out there's just this one guy named Peel, and those were his sessions....
But no, fellow Americans: It turns out there's just this one guy named Peel, and those were his sessions....
Bit late getting to this one….great record. Best since Van Occupanther? 🧐
December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Bit late getting to this one….great record. Best since Van Occupanther? 🧐
Two hometown Shack gigs in a year…not long to wait now
November 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Two hometown Shack gigs in a year…not long to wait now
Never was a truer word spoken.
"Teenage Wasteland" is maybe the best two-word phrase in rock history and frickin Pete Townshend had to name the song "Baba O'Riley"
November 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Never was a truer word spoken.
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"Teenage Wasteland" is maybe the best two-word phrase in rock history and frickin Pete Townshend had to name the song "Baba O'Riley"
November 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"Teenage Wasteland" is maybe the best two-word phrase in rock history and frickin Pete Townshend had to name the song "Baba O'Riley"
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The only person whose standard of living has improved during this Trump term is Ghislaine Maxwell.
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The only person whose standard of living has improved during this Trump term is Ghislaine Maxwell.
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"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
"What is certain, and felt instinctively by almost everybody, is that things cannot go on in their present way" – The Times, May 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
“It is difficult to imagine a previous period when such an all-pervasive hopelessness was exhibited at all levels of British life” – Professor Stephen Haseler, 1975
Nights drawing in, lashing down with rain outside.
“The curse has begun, yesterday’s gone…”
“The curse has begun, yesterday’s gone…”
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Nights drawing in, lashing down with rain outside.
“The curse has begun, yesterday’s gone…”
“The curse has begun, yesterday’s gone…”
Finally able to spend some time with this record. Great songwriting and playing, lots of room for the songs to breathe.
@emmaswiftsings.bsky.social first album of new material post (excellent) album of Bob Dylan songs Blonde On the Tracks.
@emmaswiftsings.bsky.social first album of new material post (excellent) album of Bob Dylan songs Blonde On the Tracks.
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Finally able to spend some time with this record. Great songwriting and playing, lots of room for the songs to breathe.
@emmaswiftsings.bsky.social first album of new material post (excellent) album of Bob Dylan songs Blonde On the Tracks.
@emmaswiftsings.bsky.social first album of new material post (excellent) album of Bob Dylan songs Blonde On the Tracks.
We’re very proud to have been chosen as the main retail partner for 3 stellar Edwyn Collins reissues, Hellbent On Compromise, I’m Not Following You and Doctor Syntax. There's also an Edwyn designed Postcard poster and plenty OJ.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Today I watched “Tweedledum” the episode of Colditz with Michael Bryant and Bernard Kay for the first time. One of the best episodes of anything I’ve ever seen.
Must be a @tobyhadoke.bsky.social favourite!
Must be a @tobyhadoke.bsky.social favourite!
November 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Today I watched “Tweedledum” the episode of Colditz with Michael Bryant and Bernard Kay for the first time. One of the best episodes of anything I’ve ever seen.
Must be a @tobyhadoke.bsky.social favourite!
Must be a @tobyhadoke.bsky.social favourite!
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I always find it interesting how the story changes when a lawyer gets to court. They can say anything they want outside of court without accountability but the rules are vastly different in court where you can get seriously penalized for lying.
November 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I always find it interesting how the story changes when a lawyer gets to court. They can say anything they want outside of court without accountability but the rules are vastly different in court where you can get seriously penalized for lying.
Team George on a Saturday afternoon.
November 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Team George on a Saturday afternoon.
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Back to the brink... @radiotimes.bsky.social digs deep into the TV masterpiece that is Edge of Darkness, on its 40th anniversary, with rare photos and a special interview with actor Ian McNeice... www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/edg...
Back to the Edge: The inside story, with rare RT photos, of one of the greatest TV dramas of them all
Actor Ian McNeice digs deep into Edge of Darkness – 40 years old but still hailed by critics and viewers as a masterpiece – and Radio Times celebrates by mining its picture archive.
www.radiotimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Back to the brink... @radiotimes.bsky.social digs deep into the TV masterpiece that is Edge of Darkness, on its 40th anniversary, with rare photos and a special interview with actor Ian McNeice... www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/edg...