Rick Blackman
@rickblackman.bsky.social
Food, wine, cider, comedy, vintage British sitcoms & films. Music Hall & Variety, pantomime. Vintage VW's. Gardening and growing our own veg. Gardener by profession and inclination. Sometimes post about my late Dad's acting career. Still post on 'X'
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image
January 31, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Describe your Bluesky account in a single image
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Remembering actor Christopher Beeny, who left us 6 Years Ago Today! Seen here in Upstairs Downstairs!
January 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Remembering actor Christopher Beeny, who left us 6 Years Ago Today! Seen here in Upstairs Downstairs!
Keith Floyd would have been 82 today! We have his signed photo hanging in our kitchen for inspiration. Just making bubble n squeak with the Christmas leftovers. Mashed spuds, roast spuds, carrot, parsnip, swede, sprouts, kale, chestnuts. Yes, of course I have a large glass of red on the go! 🍷🍷
December 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Keith Floyd would have been 82 today! We have his signed photo hanging in our kitchen for inspiration. Just making bubble n squeak with the Christmas leftovers. Mashed spuds, roast spuds, carrot, parsnip, swede, sprouts, kale, chestnuts. Yes, of course I have a large glass of red on the go! 🍷🍷
Dan Leno #BOTD 1860. Massive star of music hall in his day. The panto 'Mother Goose' was written for him! @musichallsociety.bsky.social
December 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Dan Leno #BOTD 1860. Massive star of music hall in his day. The panto 'Mother Goose' was written for him! @musichallsociety.bsky.social
In the mince pie zone. Cleaning lady up to usual high standard. Dollop of Crème Fraiche on the side, job done! A lot goes into these. The mincemeat for next years batches will be made tomorrow. Merry Christmas! Can you believe there are no mince pie emojis!
December 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In the mince pie zone. Cleaning lady up to usual high standard. Dollop of Crème Fraiche on the side, job done! A lot goes into these. The mincemeat for next years batches will be made tomorrow. Merry Christmas! Can you believe there are no mince pie emojis!
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This isn't because I can't be bothered doing a new one. Before you say anything
This isn't because I can't be bothered doing a new one. Before you say anything
Count Arthur Strong's Christmas Message
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December 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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This isn't because I can't be bothered doing a new one. Before you say anything
This isn't because I can't be bothered doing a new one. Before you say anything
Actress Liz Smith was #BOTD 1921. She didn't really get started as an actress until around the age of 50 and considering that appeared in a huge amount of TV and films, including 'In Loving Memory' Christmas ep 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen'. Still shows Dad on far right.
December 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Actress Liz Smith was #BOTD 1921. She didn't really get started as an actress until around the age of 50 and considering that appeared in a huge amount of TV and films, including 'In Loving Memory' Christmas ep 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen'. Still shows Dad on far right.
I've not shared this flyer before! Dad in panto in Canterbury with Gerald Flood, Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles in 'Babes in the Wood'. 1981-82 season. Seats from £2.20-£3.50! #Pantomime #ItsBehindYou #OhYesItIs!
December 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I've not shared this flyer before! Dad in panto in Canterbury with Gerald Flood, Donald Hewlett and Michael Knowles in 'Babes in the Wood'. 1981-82 season. Seats from £2.20-£3.50! #Pantomime #ItsBehindYou #OhYesItIs!
The great Mel Smith was #BOTD in 1952. A huge talent taken far too soon. 'Colin's Sandwich' is one of the best sitcoms of the 1980's in my opinion.
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The great Mel Smith was #BOTD in 1952. A huge talent taken far too soon. 'Colin's Sandwich' is one of the best sitcoms of the 1980's in my opinion.
Happy birthday to the brilliant actor Mark Benton who is 60 today! (5 and a bit weeks younger than me)
November 16, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Happy birthday to the brilliant actor Mark Benton who is 60 today! (5 and a bit weeks younger than me)
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What a pair of jokers!
Last night in Brighton I saw Count Arthur Strong in Charles Dance's 'A Christmas Carol'. As Usual the elusive Count buggered off after the show so once again was fobbed off with his PR bloke Steve Delaney. I feel a bit Chrismassy now which frankly I'm not happy about. @countarthurstrong.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
What a pair of jokers!
Last night in Brighton I saw Count Arthur Strong in Charles Dance's 'A Christmas Carol'. As Usual the elusive Count buggered off after the show so once again was fobbed off with his PR bloke Steve Delaney. I feel a bit Chrismassy now which frankly I'm not happy about. @countarthurstrong.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Last night in Brighton I saw Count Arthur Strong in Charles Dance's 'A Christmas Carol'. As Usual the elusive Count buggered off after the show so once again was fobbed off with his PR bloke Steve Delaney. I feel a bit Chrismassy now which frankly I'm not happy about. @countarthurstrong.bsky.social
The late great Ken Dodd was #BOTD 98 years ago! The Max Miller society (of which I was a founder member) got Ken who was our patron to unveil a plaque on one of Max's houses in 2000. I still have those signed blue & white bloomers! #TattyBye! @musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The late great Ken Dodd was #BOTD 98 years ago! The Max Miller society (of which I was a founder member) got Ken who was our patron to unveil a plaque on one of Max's houses in 2000. I still have those signed blue & white bloomers! #TattyBye! @musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social
Pauline Collins RIP. Dad Lucky enough to work with her and know her.
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Pauline Collins RIP. Dad Lucky enough to work with her and know her.
Lunch on the beach at The Snack Shack, Dungeness on the Kent coast. THE BEST catch of the day fish and fried potatoes, NOT chips! Not licenced but you can take your own alcohol. Google 'Snack Shack Dungeness' for opening hours. You won't be disappointed. 👍🐟
November 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Lunch on the beach at The Snack Shack, Dungeness on the Kent coast. THE BEST catch of the day fish and fried potatoes, NOT chips! Not licenced but you can take your own alcohol. Google 'Snack Shack Dungeness' for opening hours. You won't be disappointed. 👍🐟
Prunella Scales was a wonderful actress not only on telly but in the theatre. I saw her in a play about 30 years back, she had such a stage presence. RIP
October 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Prunella Scales was a wonderful actress not only on telly but in the theatre. I saw her in a play about 30 years back, she had such a stage presence. RIP
C'mon ladies, either way you're on a winner! (Not endorsed by my cleaning lady who is still laughing)
October 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
C'mon ladies, either way you're on a winner! (Not endorsed by my cleaning lady who is still laughing)
This afternoon, on an overcast autumn sunday, you can just about make out a magnificently preserved old ruin. Well that's enough about me. Behind me is Rochester Castle.
October 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
This afternoon, on an overcast autumn sunday, you can just about make out a magnificently preserved old ruin. Well that's enough about me. Behind me is Rochester Castle.
Happy birthday to actress Anneke Wills! Met her at Elstree Studios a few years back and reminded her of her first film 'Childs Play' which Dad was also in with her! Dad gave me his signed copy of her autobiography in which he gets a nice mention.
October 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Happy birthday to actress Anneke Wills! Met her at Elstree Studios a few years back and reminded her of her first film 'Childs Play' which Dad was also in with her! Dad gave me his signed copy of her autobiography in which he gets a nice mention.
Y'day in Brighton at the house where Max Miller lived in Burlington St a new *corrected* blue plaque with the right date of birth being 1894 to replace the one that was up for 45 yrs with the wrong date 1895! Unveiled by local actor Jamie Kenna @musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Y'day in Brighton at the house where Max Miller lived in Burlington St a new *corrected* blue plaque with the right date of birth being 1894 to replace the one that was up for 45 yrs with the wrong date 1895! Unveiled by local actor Jamie Kenna @musichallsociety.bsky.social @youngalison.bsky.social
This was yesterday at Max Miller's former home in Burlington Street, Brighton. Old inaccurate plaque removed and due to be replaced this thursday 16th. I hope to attend, work commitments depending. #CheekyChappie #BritishMusicHallSociety @youngalison.bsky.social @musichallsociety.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This was yesterday at Max Miller's former home in Burlington Street, Brighton. Old inaccurate plaque removed and due to be replaced this thursday 16th. I hope to attend, work commitments depending. #CheekyChappie #BritishMusicHallSociety @youngalison.bsky.social @musichallsociety.bsky.social
I won't keep banging on about turning 60 yesterday(Oh well I might do actually). Came across this nice enamel sign at village hall antiques thing. Dealer knocked off 60 quid! Rather serendipitous I thought! B'day prezzie to self. 2nd pic shows the true red colour c.1920's I think
October 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I won't keep banging on about turning 60 yesterday(Oh well I might do actually). Came across this nice enamel sign at village hall antiques thing. Dealer knocked off 60 quid! Rather serendipitous I thought! B'day prezzie to self. 2nd pic shows the true red colour c.1920's I think
Well I made it to 60! It's the breakfast Claret that's the secret! 🍷🍷🍷🍷Thanks Alison @youngalison.bsky.social for the brilliant Music Hall themed card! @musichallsociety.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Well I made it to 60! It's the breakfast Claret that's the secret! 🍷🍷🍷🍷Thanks Alison @youngalison.bsky.social for the brilliant Music Hall themed card! @musichallsociety.bsky.social