John Isles
@selsijohn.bsky.social
Co-host of @idontdoscifi.bsky.social podcast & @tripodscast.bsky.social Fan of Doctor Who, Star Trek/Wars, B7, B5, and more! Once described as the inspiration for Eugene Victor Tooms in The X Files!
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He's undoubtedly planning the Mother of all Distractions but can't think of anything to top flying over a city in a crown dropping poo on American citizens.
November 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
He's undoubtedly planning the Mother of all Distractions but can't think of anything to top flying over a city in a crown dropping poo on American citizens.
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"Quatermass II: The Coming" (transmitted 12/11/55).
Disguised as a guard, Professor Quatermass breaks into a mysterious government installation manned by alien-infected personnel...
Written by Nigel Kneale, the serial was performed live (with filmed inserts).
#horror #horrorfam #scifi #1950s
Disguised as a guard, Professor Quatermass breaks into a mysterious government installation manned by alien-infected personnel...
Written by Nigel Kneale, the serial was performed live (with filmed inserts).
#horror #horrorfam #scifi #1950s
November 13, 2025 at 10:19 PM
"Quatermass II: The Coming" (transmitted 12/11/55).
Disguised as a guard, Professor Quatermass breaks into a mysterious government installation manned by alien-infected personnel...
Written by Nigel Kneale, the serial was performed live (with filmed inserts).
#horror #horrorfam #scifi #1950s
Disguised as a guard, Professor Quatermass breaks into a mysterious government installation manned by alien-infected personnel...
Written by Nigel Kneale, the serial was performed live (with filmed inserts).
#horror #horrorfam #scifi #1950s
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Art from "THE DR WHO ANNUAL" (published 1969).
#DoctorWho #DrWho #scifi #scifiart #sciencefiction #1960s
#DoctorWho #DrWho #scifi #scifiart #sciencefiction #1960s
November 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Art from "THE DR WHO ANNUAL" (published 1969).
#DoctorWho #DrWho #scifi #scifiart #sciencefiction #1960s
#DoctorWho #DrWho #scifi #scifiart #sciencefiction #1960s
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Spooky advent calendars still very much for sale... featuring many faves of TV, film and literature. Free Christmas at Borley card with every calendar. Lots of prints and cards also available. Reposts much appreciated. Thanks folks. sarahcoomershop.etsy.com/listing/1801...
November 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Spooky advent calendars still very much for sale... featuring many faves of TV, film and literature. Free Christmas at Borley card with every calendar. Lots of prints and cards also available. Reposts much appreciated. Thanks folks. sarahcoomershop.etsy.com/listing/1801...
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Love seeing my American friends’ Northern Lights pics, here are some I took in the UK last year.
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Love seeing my American friends’ Northern Lights pics, here are some I took in the UK last year.
I'm watching Season 2 of The #TwilightZone & reached William Shatner's FIRST episode (I always knew he'd been in 2 episodes, but didn't realise it was this one). It was a good story, and both actors were believable.
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I'm watching Season 2 of The #TwilightZone & reached William Shatner's FIRST episode (I always knew he'd been in 2 episodes, but didn't realise it was this one). It was a good story, and both actors were believable.
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Movies released on Nov 13…
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Movies released on Nov 13…
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We’ve opened a bookshop!
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We’ve opened a bookshop!
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NANCY BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER
NOVEMBER 13,1941
NOVEMBER 13,1941
November 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
NANCY BY ERNIE BUSHMILLER
NOVEMBER 13,1941
NOVEMBER 13,1941
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#OnThisDay 13 November 1981
K9 COMES OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE
K9 - #DrWho's mechanical mutt - is back on the trail to stardom. The BBC's decision to put the tin terrier into the doghouse brought such howls of protest that K9 has now collared the lead in a 50-minute adventure . . .
K9 COMES OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE
K9 - #DrWho's mechanical mutt - is back on the trail to stardom. The BBC's decision to put the tin terrier into the doghouse brought such howls of protest that K9 has now collared the lead in a 50-minute adventure . . .
November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#OnThisDay 13 November 1981
K9 COMES OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE
K9 - #DrWho's mechanical mutt - is back on the trail to stardom. The BBC's decision to put the tin terrier into the doghouse brought such howls of protest that K9 has now collared the lead in a 50-minute adventure . . .
K9 COMES OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE
K9 - #DrWho's mechanical mutt - is back on the trail to stardom. The BBC's decision to put the tin terrier into the doghouse brought such howls of protest that K9 has now collared the lead in a 50-minute adventure . . .
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Good luck to author Paul Magrs and partner, author and lecturer Jeremy Hoad, who have just opened "Panda’s Books and Records" in Levenshulme, Manchester, and have been added to the Downthetubes British and Irish Comic Shop Map: downthetubes.net/british-comi...
November 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Good luck to author Paul Magrs and partner, author and lecturer Jeremy Hoad, who have just opened "Panda’s Books and Records" in Levenshulme, Manchester, and have been added to the Downthetubes British and Irish Comic Shop Map: downthetubes.net/british-comi...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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OTD 1955 Quatermass II – The Coming
The most celebrated continuity announcement in TV history:
“Before we begin the fourth episode of Quatermass II, we’d like to say that in our opinion it is not suitable for children, or for those of you who may have a nervous disposition.”
The most celebrated continuity announcement in TV history:
“Before we begin the fourth episode of Quatermass II, we’d like to say that in our opinion it is not suitable for children, or for those of you who may have a nervous disposition.”
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
OTD 1955 Quatermass II – The Coming
The most celebrated continuity announcement in TV history:
“Before we begin the fourth episode of Quatermass II, we’d like to say that in our opinion it is not suitable for children, or for those of you who may have a nervous disposition.”
The most celebrated continuity announcement in TV history:
“Before we begin the fourth episode of Quatermass II, we’d like to say that in our opinion it is not suitable for children, or for those of you who may have a nervous disposition.”
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The real story of the creator of James Bond!
#CharlesDance stars in GOLDENEYE (1989) 10:45pm with #PhyllisLogan #PatrickRyecart biopic drama #TPTVsubtitles
#CharlesDance stars in GOLDENEYE (1989) 10:45pm with #PhyllisLogan #PatrickRyecart biopic drama #TPTVsubtitles
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The real story of the creator of James Bond!
#CharlesDance stars in GOLDENEYE (1989) 10:45pm with #PhyllisLogan #PatrickRyecart biopic drama #TPTVsubtitles
#CharlesDance stars in GOLDENEYE (1989) 10:45pm with #PhyllisLogan #PatrickRyecart biopic drama #TPTVsubtitles
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OTD 1964: #DoctorWho In An Exciting Adventure With The Daleks
The first ever DW novel
2 follow
Later…
Another 153 Targets
A New 61
Now still more year after year
I’ve started a new Doctor Who and the Daleks novel today.
5 reasons to read the original:
loveandliberty.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/five...
The first ever DW novel
2 follow
Later…
Another 153 Targets
A New 61
Now still more year after year
I’ve started a new Doctor Who and the Daleks novel today.
5 reasons to read the original:
loveandliberty.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/five...
November 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
OTD 1964: #DoctorWho In An Exciting Adventure With The Daleks
The first ever DW novel
2 follow
Later…
Another 153 Targets
A New 61
Now still more year after year
I’ve started a new Doctor Who and the Daleks novel today.
5 reasons to read the original:
loveandliberty.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/five...
The first ever DW novel
2 follow
Later…
Another 153 Targets
A New 61
Now still more year after year
I’ve started a new Doctor Who and the Daleks novel today.
5 reasons to read the original:
loveandliberty.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/five...
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12th November, 1977:
"Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl" part 3. #DoctorWho
"Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl" part 3. #DoctorWho
November 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
12th November, 1977:
"Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl" part 3. #DoctorWho
"Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl" part 3. #DoctorWho
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TV Listings For Monday 12th November 1990
November 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
TV Listings For Monday 12th November 1990
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Life, the Universe and Everything
Croatian Paperback | Zagrebačka Naklada | 2005
Croatian Paperback | Zagrebačka Naklada | 2005
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Life, the Universe and Everything
Croatian Paperback | Zagrebačka Naklada | 2005
Croatian Paperback | Zagrebačka Naklada | 2005
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Adrian Tchaikovsky's acclaimed sci-fi series The Final Architecture is getting a graphic novel prequel, and Whovians may recognize the face of its clone soldiers, the Partheni.
First look at Doctor Who star Sophie Aldred in Adrian Tchaikovsky's graphic novel Salvation's Child (Exclusive)
Adrian Tchaikovsky's The Final Architecture sci-fi series is taking a leap to the past with the upcoming prequel graphic novel Salvation's Child, and for fans o
winteriscoming.net
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Adrian Tchaikovsky's acclaimed sci-fi series The Final Architecture is getting a graphic novel prequel, and Whovians may recognize the face of its clone soldiers, the Partheni.
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 18181999:
"Write what you know" is limiting advice, which leads to limited writing. Instead, know what you're writing about. That means due diligence: good research, wide reading, specialist help and advice if you need it. Stay curious. Try new ideas. No limits.
"Write what you know" is limiting advice, which leads to limited writing. Instead, know what you're writing about. That means due diligence: good research, wide reading, specialist help and advice if you need it. Stay curious. Try new ideas. No limits.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 18181999:
"Write what you know" is limiting advice, which leads to limited writing. Instead, know what you're writing about. That means due diligence: good research, wide reading, specialist help and advice if you need it. Stay curious. Try new ideas. No limits.
"Write what you know" is limiting advice, which leads to limited writing. Instead, know what you're writing about. That means due diligence: good research, wide reading, specialist help and advice if you need it. Stay curious. Try new ideas. No limits.
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"You can't throw us into space," yelled Ford, "we're trying to write a book."
November 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"You can't throw us into space," yelled Ford, "we're trying to write a book."