Xanderl
xanderl.bsky.social
Xanderl
@xanderl.bsky.social
Failed the audition for Blockbusters and still bitter about it.

Mostly ranting about films, old TV, Top of the Pops and The Archers. Nearly halfway through the Crossroads box set!
Filfth! From “The Ghost of Thomas Kempe” by Penelope Lively

I guess I should clarify that young James has been excavating a hole next to an apple tree in his garden

#BookSky
January 17, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Bizarre inscription inside this charity shop book. Might have to give it a go and see what happens
January 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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January 16, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Here's Ruby Flipper doing their thing to the Walter Murphy track this is based on #totp

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSIA...
Ruby Flipper - 'A 5th Of Beethoven' Top Of The Pops Walter Murphy
YouTube video by Glenn Marshall
www.youtube.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM
A+ was born in Hempstead, which as well as being in New York is how posh people pronounce Hampstead. #TOTP
January 16, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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"I'm standing fully-clothed in front of a load of dancing girls in miniskirts and bikini tops. I wonder why people form a judgement about me?" #TOTP
January 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Leilani fact - she was a contestant on the 2023 series of Survivor UK #totp
January 16, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Blimey, Leilani was on ZTT Records - surprised they still existed in 1999 ! #totp
January 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
I guess by blanking out "arse" the most heinous bit of misogyny from The Divine Comedy's annoying song was removed #totp
January 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Neil Hannon hates poor people pass it on #totp
January 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM
18 / 33 / 3 Brians #popmaster
a man in a tuxedo is holding a falcon with a feather on its head
Alt: Brian Ferry in a tuxedo is holding a falcon with a feather on its head
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January 16, 2026 at 10:48 AM
a v.poor 18 on round 1 #popmaster
a black and white photo of a band playing drums on a stage .
Alt: a black and white photo of a band playing drums on a stage .
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January 16, 2026 at 10:37 AM
I see Ken's taken the day off to recover from the phone problems yesterday #popmaster
a man in a suit is scratching his head and saying `` i cant deal with this anymore '' .
Alt: a man in a suit is scratching his head and saying `` i cant deal with this anymore '' .
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January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Dodgy shops in Leicester Square already trying to cash in on Sunday in the Park with George!
January 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Heard a lad earlier talking about ‘Belgian whistles’

“A basic website costs 10k or 25k upwards if you want all the Belgian whistles”

BELGIAN WHISTLES
January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Can’t hang around for round 2 so let’s just assume I got a full house #popmaster
a man in a suit is being touched by a woman in a headband
Alt: a man in a suit is being touched by a woman in a headband
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January 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM
33 on round 1 #popmaster
a man in a suit and tie is looking down at something
Alt: Paul Weller in a suit and tie is looking down at something
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January 15, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Oi Ken it’s 10:30 #popmaster
a judge is sitting at a table in a courtroom making a gesture .
Alt: a judge is sitting at a table in a courtroom making a gesture .
media.tenor.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:32 AM
30 / 30 / 2 soul ii souls #popmaster
January 14, 2026 at 10:49 AM
30 on round 2 #popmaster
January 14, 2026 at 10:47 AM
30 on round 1 #popmaster
What a style icon. #totp
January 14, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Wine bottle clue KLAXON!! #TheArchers
January 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM