Tim Dickinson
@thetimdickinson.bsky.social
https://pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/
That chair guy.
25 years in arts education, Spurs/Plymouth Argyle supporter. Dad.
Mention of Doctor Who | Blake's 7 | Pebble Mill | Whistle Test and I'll be there.
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That chair guy.
25 years in arts education, Spurs/Plymouth Argyle supporter. Dad.
Mention of Doctor Who | Blake's 7 | Pebble Mill | Whistle Test and I'll be there.
No access to DM's/chat.
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THREAD 1/8 - These articles are for anyone interested in the BBC and the television landscape of the 1980s.
40 years ago, on 23rd Oct 1984, a revamped and reformatted BBC2 series was transmitted. No longer ‘Old’, no longer ‘Grey’ - this is the story of the final years of Whistle Test.
40 years ago, on 23rd Oct 1984, a revamped and reformatted BBC2 series was transmitted. No longer ‘Old’, no longer ‘Grey’ - this is the story of the final years of Whistle Test.
Happy Doctor Who day everyone!
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Happy Doctor Who day everyone!
Hope everyone going to the #blakes7 screening at the BFI has a most excellent time. Flippin’ annoyed that I can’t be there, but fingers crossed for series C.
The two episodes are lite on chairs,
but I’m sure you’ll keep an eye open for the Chadwick sofa in Redemption 😂😂
The two episodes are lite on chairs,
but I’m sure you’ll keep an eye open for the Chadwick sofa in Redemption 😂😂
November 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Hope everyone going to the #blakes7 screening at the BFI has a most excellent time. Flippin’ annoyed that I can’t be there, but fingers crossed for series C.
The two episodes are lite on chairs,
but I’m sure you’ll keep an eye open for the Chadwick sofa in Redemption 😂😂
The two episodes are lite on chairs,
but I’m sure you’ll keep an eye open for the Chadwick sofa in Redemption 😂😂
I graduated with my Masters today, following two years spent studying Philip Hinchcliffe and Graham Williams. A reminder to me that you can mix work and pleasure. #doctorwho
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I graduated with my Masters today, following two years spent studying Philip Hinchcliffe and Graham Williams. A reminder to me that you can mix work and pleasure. #doctorwho
This is very surreal.
It beats the moment some obsessive helped Jon Kay find the BBC Breakfast Time sofa of 1983. 😂
It beats the moment some obsessive helped Jon Kay find the BBC Breakfast Time sofa of 1983. 😂
November 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
This is very surreal.
It beats the moment some obsessive helped Jon Kay find the BBC Breakfast Time sofa of 1983. 😂
It beats the moment some obsessive helped Jon Kay find the BBC Breakfast Time sofa of 1983. 😂
Listening to Miles Davis ‘Sivad’ from 1971 ‘Live/Evil’ tonight, in memory of one of the great drummers, Jack DeJohnette.
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Listening to Miles Davis ‘Sivad’ from 1971 ‘Live/Evil’ tonight, in memory of one of the great drummers, Jack DeJohnette.
Did someone say Strictly Come Dancing were looking for two new hosts?
October 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Did someone say Strictly Come Dancing were looking for two new hosts?
The Chairs of Doctor Who - new chair day!
In fact, two from 'Dragonfire'. This first one is an
‘Etruscan’ chair, by Danny Lane, designed in 1984.
Also, the elusive French wire chair, circa 1950.
Post updated. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2020/02/24/t...
In fact, two from 'Dragonfire'. This first one is an
‘Etruscan’ chair, by Danny Lane, designed in 1984.
Also, the elusive French wire chair, circa 1950.
Post updated. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2020/02/24/t...
October 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Chairs of Doctor Who - new chair day!
In fact, two from 'Dragonfire'. This first one is an
‘Etruscan’ chair, by Danny Lane, designed in 1984.
Also, the elusive French wire chair, circa 1950.
Post updated. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2020/02/24/t...
In fact, two from 'Dragonfire'. This first one is an
‘Etruscan’ chair, by Danny Lane, designed in 1984.
Also, the elusive French wire chair, circa 1950.
Post updated. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2020/02/24/t...
It took me ages, but finally read @cutawaycomics.bsky.social Inferno prequel. I can now perfect the Stahlmann stare. Excellent stuff from Gary Russell, and John Ridgeway, who was ‘My Doctor’ in terms of comic strip, in the 80s. Great world building and poor old Harry Slocum.
October 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It took me ages, but finally read @cutawaycomics.bsky.social Inferno prequel. I can now perfect the Stahlmann stare. Excellent stuff from Gary Russell, and John Ridgeway, who was ‘My Doctor’ in terms of comic strip, in the 80s. Great world building and poor old Harry Slocum.
I decided to revisit an old post. New material, new things to discover, and new contexts.
This is about a 1982 advert for Maxell tapes, and the confrontational nature of early 1980s commercials. Expect Quatro, Mu-Cron and, yes, the Andrex puppy. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2022/07/22/m...
This is about a 1982 advert for Maxell tapes, and the confrontational nature of early 1980s commercials. Expect Quatro, Mu-Cron and, yes, the Andrex puppy. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2022/07/22/m...
Confronting the audience: Maxell tapes advert – ‘Break the Sound Barrier’ (1982)
This is a post about the UK commercial for Maxell tapes – ‘Storm’ (1982), featuring Peter Murphy of Bauhaus.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I decided to revisit an old post. New material, new things to discover, and new contexts.
This is about a 1982 advert for Maxell tapes, and the confrontational nature of early 1980s commercials. Expect Quatro, Mu-Cron and, yes, the Andrex puppy. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2022/07/22/m...
This is about a 1982 advert for Maxell tapes, and the confrontational nature of early 1980s commercials. Expect Quatro, Mu-Cron and, yes, the Andrex puppy. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2022/07/22/m...
Obviously, I'm drawn to the Knossos chair, but elsewhere...oh, the riches to be identified! Marvellous post. 👏
Just putting it out there: if they've found any of the Myth Makers and anyone wants to interview me about Bronze Age stuff in Doctor Who for a Blu-ray extra, I am very much available.
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A Visual Guide to the Aegean Bronze Age in Doctor Who
Most people probably don’t associate Doctor Who with the Aegean Bronze Age. I mean, why would you? They’ve only done two stories set there and one is entirely missing from the archives. But when yo…
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October 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Obviously, I'm drawn to the Knossos chair, but elsewhere...oh, the riches to be identified! Marvellous post. 👏
This week I achieved my Masters with Distinction. I inflicted pain and suffering on myself while writing the thesis, and now I inflict it on the world. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/09/18/d...
Masters Thesis – Does studying stylistic change and boundary-pushing within the production of Doctor Who between 1974 and 1980, through the lens of innovation theory, allow the critical orthodoxies o...
This is a Masters thesis focusing on Doctor Who and British Television Production of the 1970s. Does studying stylistic change and boundary-pushing within the production of Doctor Who between 1974 …
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September 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This week I achieved my Masters with Distinction. I inflicted pain and suffering on myself while writing the thesis, and now I inflict it on the world. pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2025/09/18/d...
Reposted by Tim Dickinson
My latest Substack takes a look at my favourite Doctor Who William Hartnell guest starring in 'Softly Softly' who makes a surprising confession. With thanks to Z Cars historian David Brunt.
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September 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
My latest Substack takes a look at my favourite Doctor Who William Hartnell guest starring in 'Softly Softly' who makes a surprising confession. With thanks to Z Cars historian David Brunt.
michaelseely.substack.com/p/guest-star...
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I thought I'd use some photos I took on a recent trip to Hound Tor to recreate the making of The Sontaran Experiment.
Anything to distract me from the state of the world, the erosion of the BBC, reasoned arguments, you know, that kind of thing.
Anything to distract me from the state of the world, the erosion of the BBC, reasoned arguments, you know, that kind of thing.
September 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I thought I'd use some photos I took on a recent trip to Hound Tor to recreate the making of The Sontaran Experiment.
Anything to distract me from the state of the world, the erosion of the BBC, reasoned arguments, you know, that kind of thing.
Anything to distract me from the state of the world, the erosion of the BBC, reasoned arguments, you know, that kind of thing.
Took the 4 year old to a Lego festival today.
September 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Took the 4 year old to a Lego festival today.
Reposted by Tim Dickinson
THREAD - Blake's 7 locations.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
August 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
THREAD - Blake's 7 locations.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
THREAD - Blake's 7 locations.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
August 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
THREAD - Blake's 7 locations.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
01/15 - The riddle of the thatched cottage seen in ‘Pressure Point’.
I’m sure Blake’s 7 fans will recognise this image. I’ve not seen any indication of where Servalan and Travis were holed up for 18 days.
So, I thought I’d have a go.
Youngest daughter woke me up. Wanted to watch The Aristocrats. Bleary eyed, I enjoyed the resemblance to the beginning of Inferno part 1, with both The Doctor and Georges Hautecourt in a yellow car, singing a close approximation of La donna è mobile on arrival.
August 3, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Youngest daughter woke me up. Wanted to watch The Aristocrats. Bleary eyed, I enjoyed the resemblance to the beginning of Inferno part 1, with both The Doctor and Georges Hautecourt in a yellow car, singing a close approximation of La donna è mobile on arrival.
Masters thesis is submitted! 🍾
(Oh, and the answer to the question was… Yes) 😂
(Oh, and the answer to the question was… Yes) 😂
July 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Masters thesis is submitted! 🍾
(Oh, and the answer to the question was… Yes) 😂
(Oh, and the answer to the question was… Yes) 😂
Given it’s a day of Live Aid reminiscing, I thought I’d wheel this post out again. There’s a few nice perspectives from the Whistle Test team responsible for the BBC coverage. (Photos courtesy of director David G. Croft)
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July 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Given it’s a day of Live Aid reminiscing, I thought I’d wheel this post out again. There’s a few nice perspectives from the Whistle Test team responsible for the BBC coverage. (Photos courtesy of director David G. Croft)
pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2024/09/03/d...
pinkforyouractualpterodactyl.com/2024/09/03/d...
‘The World About Us’
BBC2, 1967
Designer: Bernard Lodge.
BBC2, 1967
Designer: Bernard Lodge.
July 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
‘The World About Us’
BBC2, 1967
Designer: Bernard Lodge.
BBC2, 1967
Designer: Bernard Lodge.
The seagulls are out…it must be flying Zarbi day!
June 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The seagulls are out…it must be flying Zarbi day!
Today’s essential screen-based research - recording the ratio of suggestive material to shot duration in successive title sequences of The Holiday Programme between 1960s-2000s.
It’s important work. 😝
It’s important work. 😝
June 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Today’s essential screen-based research - recording the ratio of suggestive material to shot duration in successive title sequences of The Holiday Programme between 1960s-2000s.
It’s important work. 😝
It’s important work. 😝
Now time to take all my crap organisational skills and put together the bibliography for my thesis. 😬
June 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Now time to take all my crap organisational skills and put together the bibliography for my thesis. 😬
Doctor Who hive mind. Can you help?
The Deadly Assassin. The split screen panopticon shot, with the same extras across different levels. Wasn't there a fuss about this - not paying the extras twice, or something? I can't find a reference. Any pointers appreciated.
The Deadly Assassin. The split screen panopticon shot, with the same extras across different levels. Wasn't there a fuss about this - not paying the extras twice, or something? I can't find a reference. Any pointers appreciated.
June 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Doctor Who hive mind. Can you help?
The Deadly Assassin. The split screen panopticon shot, with the same extras across different levels. Wasn't there a fuss about this - not paying the extras twice, or something? I can't find a reference. Any pointers appreciated.
The Deadly Assassin. The split screen panopticon shot, with the same extras across different levels. Wasn't there a fuss about this - not paying the extras twice, or something? I can't find a reference. Any pointers appreciated.