Adam S. Leslie
@adamsleslie.bsky.social
Author of Nero Fiction Prize winner Lost in the Garden
Will distract you in order to eat more biscuits
Writes novels - represented by Eli Keren @ United Agents
Writes screenplays - represented by Christina Pickworth @ Imagine Talent
Will distract you in order to eat more biscuits
Writes novels - represented by Eli Keren @ United Agents
Writes screenplays - represented by Christina Pickworth @ Imagine Talent
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Here's my latest Haunted Generation column from @forteantimes.bsky.social, so a cheery hello to @pneumatictubes.bsky.social, David Boulter, @swansither.bsky.social, Sunny Smiles Three, Me Lost Me, @adamsleslie.bsky.social @btlabel.bsky.social and more...
hauntedgeneration.co.uk/2025/11/21/t...
hauntedgeneration.co.uk/2025/11/21/t...
The Haunted Generation In The Fortean Times (Issue 463)
“In the 1960s and ‘70s, running was a slightly hippy-ish subculture in America,” explains Jesse Chandler. “I have a book from that period, and it actually talks about what runners should do when th…
hauntedgeneration.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Here's my latest Haunted Generation column from @forteantimes.bsky.social, so a cheery hello to @pneumatictubes.bsky.social, David Boulter, @swansither.bsky.social, Sunny Smiles Three, Me Lost Me, @adamsleslie.bsky.social @btlabel.bsky.social and more...
hauntedgeneration.co.uk/2025/11/21/t...
hauntedgeneration.co.uk/2025/11/21/t...
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Adam S. Leslie (@adamsleslie.bsky.social) joins me for a chat about Maths-In-A-Box, I Heard Your Name by Martin Rev, Noble And Silver: Get Off Me!, The Great Reality TV Swindle, Codename MAT, 1, 2, 3 And Away! and more...
timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
Looks Unfamiliar: Adam S. Leslie – At Any Point In Any Day Channel 4 Might Be Pranking You
Adam S. Leslie joins Tim Worthington for a chat about Maths-In-A-Box, I Heard Your Name by Martin Rev, Noble And Silver: Get Off Me!, The Great Reality TV Swindle, Codename MAT, 1, 2, 3 And Away! a…
timworthington.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Adam S. Leslie (@adamsleslie.bsky.social) joins me for a chat about Maths-In-A-Box, I Heard Your Name by Martin Rev, Noble And Silver: Get Off Me!, The Great Reality TV Swindle, Codename MAT, 1, 2, 3 And Away! and more...
timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
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A couple of chats with Nero Book Awards winner Adam S. Leslie (@adamsleslie.bsky.social):
Star Wars Talking Books and I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor: timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
Maths-In-A-Box: timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
Mysterious Cities Of Gold: timworthington.org/2025/03/04/t...
Star Wars Talking Books and I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor: timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
Maths-In-A-Box: timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
Mysterious Cities Of Gold: timworthington.org/2025/03/04/t...
October 22, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A couple of chats with Nero Book Awards winner Adam S. Leslie (@adamsleslie.bsky.social):
Star Wars Talking Books and I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor: timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
Maths-In-A-Box: timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
Mysterious Cities Of Gold: timworthington.org/2025/03/04/t...
Star Wars Talking Books and I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor: timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
Maths-In-A-Box: timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
Mysterious Cities Of Gold: timworthington.org/2025/03/04/t...
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A few things I've been working on recently that are now available to buy:
Commentary on Hammer Robin Hood pilot Wolfshead: timworthington.org/2025/10/03/w...
Book on Hammer martial arts film Shatter: timworthington.org/2025/03/28/s...
History of Cybermen voices: timworthington.org/2025/06/03/c...
Commentary on Hammer Robin Hood pilot Wolfshead: timworthington.org/2025/10/03/w...
Book on Hammer martial arts film Shatter: timworthington.org/2025/03/28/s...
History of Cybermen voices: timworthington.org/2025/06/03/c...
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A few things I've been working on recently that are now available to buy:
Commentary on Hammer Robin Hood pilot Wolfshead: timworthington.org/2025/10/03/w...
Book on Hammer martial arts film Shatter: timworthington.org/2025/03/28/s...
History of Cybermen voices: timworthington.org/2025/06/03/c...
Commentary on Hammer Robin Hood pilot Wolfshead: timworthington.org/2025/10/03/w...
Book on Hammer martial arts film Shatter: timworthington.org/2025/03/28/s...
History of Cybermen voices: timworthington.org/2025/06/03/c...
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Always a pleasure to write the Haunted Generation column for @forteantimes.bsky.social... Issue 463 out now, with Nice Things said about Pneumatic Tubes (and New Age jogging), David Boulter @claypipemusic.bsky.social, @swansither.bsky.social, @btlabel.bsky.social, @adamsleslie.bsky.social and more.
October 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Always a pleasure to write the Haunted Generation column for @forteantimes.bsky.social... Issue 463 out now, with Nice Things said about Pneumatic Tubes (and New Age jogging), David Boulter @claypipemusic.bsky.social, @swansither.bsky.social, @btlabel.bsky.social, @adamsleslie.bsky.social and more.
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Adam S. Leslie (@adamsleslie.bsky.social) on Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor), Return Of The Jedi Read-Along Book And Tape, Michael Davies, Piece Of Cake, Juggernaut, Richard O'Brien's Mystery Train and more!
timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
Looks Unfamiliar: Adam S. Leslie – Full Richard Harris Intensity
Adam S. Leslie joins Tim Worthington for a chat about Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor) by Abigail Mead and Nigel Goulding, Return Of The Jedi Read-Along Book And Tape, Michael D…
timworthington.org
October 15, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Adam S. Leslie (@adamsleslie.bsky.social) on Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor), Return Of The Jedi Read-Along Book And Tape, Michael Davies, Piece Of Cake, Juggernaut, Richard O'Brien's Mystery Train and more!
timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
23 years ago, Robbie Williams signed the most lucrative contract in the history of the record industry. These days, he's going round people's houses to have dinner with their cat.
October 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
23 years ago, Robbie Williams signed the most lucrative contract in the history of the record industry. These days, he's going round people's houses to have dinner with their cat.
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GOON POD Q&A
pod.link/1569929507
This week Tyler tackles listeners' questions!
What if Spike had written for Tony Hancock?
Why did Barry Cryer complain about the Goons?
Was Minnie Bannister inspired by The Bride of Frankenstein?
..And much much more!
With @adamsleslie.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
This week Tyler tackles listeners' questions!
What if Spike had written for Tony Hancock?
Why did Barry Cryer complain about the Goons?
Was Minnie Bannister inspired by The Bride of Frankenstein?
..And much much more!
With @adamsleslie.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 6:38 AM
GOON POD Q&A
pod.link/1569929507
This week Tyler tackles listeners' questions!
What if Spike had written for Tony Hancock?
Why did Barry Cryer complain about the Goons?
Was Minnie Bannister inspired by The Bride of Frankenstein?
..And much much more!
With @adamsleslie.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
This week Tyler tackles listeners' questions!
What if Spike had written for Tony Hancock?
Why did Barry Cryer complain about the Goons?
Was Minnie Bannister inspired by The Bride of Frankenstein?
..And much much more!
With @adamsleslie.bsky.social
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New! Adam S. Leslie (@adamsleslie.bsky.social).joins me for a chat about Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor), Return Of The Jedi Read-Along Book And Tape, Michael Davies, Piece Of Cake, Juggernaut, Richard O'Brien's Mystery Train and more
timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
Looks Unfamiliar: Adam S. Leslie – Full Richard Harris Intensity
Adam S. Leslie joins Tim Worthington for a chat about Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor) by Abigail Mead and Nigel Goulding, Return Of The Jedi Read-Along Book And Tape, Michael D…
timworthington.org
September 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
New! Adam S. Leslie (@adamsleslie.bsky.social).joins me for a chat about Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor), Return Of The Jedi Read-Along Book And Tape, Michael Davies, Piece Of Cake, Juggernaut, Richard O'Brien's Mystery Train and more
timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
timworthington.org/2025/09/29/l...
As if defeating the Daleks wasn't enough.
September 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
As if defeating the Daleks wasn't enough.
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Given that it went on for around four hundred episodes - and that theme song seemed to last for the entire show - you could be forgiven for assuming that Esteban, Tao and Zia never reached the Mysterious Cities Of Gold. So did they? @adamsleslie.bsky.social knows.
timworthington.org/2025/03/04/t...
timworthington.org/2025/03/04/t...
September 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Given that it went on for around four hundred episodes - and that theme song seemed to last for the entire show - you could be forgiven for assuming that Esteban, Tao and Zia never reached the Mysterious Cities Of Gold. So did they? @adamsleslie.bsky.social knows.
timworthington.org/2025/03/04/t...
timworthington.org/2025/03/04/t...
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LISTENER QUESTIONS/FEEDBACK/COMMENTS SHOW
I need more questions & comments for the proposed Mailbag show, in which I read out & answer any queries you may have about the show, the Goons or anything related - I've had some but not enough - DM me or email tyler.adams1974@gmail.com
I need more questions & comments for the proposed Mailbag show, in which I read out & answer any queries you may have about the show, the Goons or anything related - I've had some but not enough - DM me or email tyler.adams1974@gmail.com
August 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
LISTENER QUESTIONS/FEEDBACK/COMMENTS SHOW
I need more questions & comments for the proposed Mailbag show, in which I read out & answer any queries you may have about the show, the Goons or anything related - I've had some but not enough - DM me or email tyler.adams1974@gmail.com
I need more questions & comments for the proposed Mailbag show, in which I read out & answer any queries you may have about the show, the Goons or anything related - I've had some but not enough - DM me or email tyler.adams1974@gmail.com
My favourite king is George IV, but that's probably just Regency bias.
July 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
My favourite king is George IV, but that's probably just Regency bias.
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Adam S. Leslie joins me for a chat about Maths-In-A-Box, I Heard Your Name by Martin Rev, Noble And Silver: Get Off Me!, The Great Reality TV Swindle, Codename MAT, 1, 2, 3 And Away! and more...
timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
Looks Unfamiliar: Adam S. Leslie – At Any Point In Any Day Channel 4 Might Be Pranking You
Adam S. Leslie joins Tim Worthington for a chat about Maths-In-A-Box, I Heard Your Name by Martin Rev, Noble And Silver: Get Off Me!, The Great Reality TV Swindle, Codename MAT, 1, 2, 3 And Away! a…
timworthington.org
January 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Adam S. Leslie joins me for a chat about Maths-In-A-Box, I Heard Your Name by Martin Rev, Noble And Silver: Get Off Me!, The Great Reality TV Swindle, Codename MAT, 1, 2, 3 And Away! and more...
timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
timworthington.org/2024/07/01/l...
Unpopular opinion: Hoth base is the best base the Rebel Alliance ever had. Don't AT-AT me.
June 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Unpopular opinion: Hoth base is the best base the Rebel Alliance ever had. Don't AT-AT me.
Unpopular opinion: Hoth base is the best base the Rebel Alliance ever had. Don't @@ me.
June 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Unpopular opinion: Hoth base is the best base the Rebel Alliance ever had. Don't @@ me.
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I'm a great admirer of Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Mayor of Casterbridge, but my favourite Thomas Hardy work was the way he'd roll up his sleeves and throw Stan and Ollie out of the saloon for non-payment of the bill.
June 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
I'm a great admirer of Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Mayor of Casterbridge, but my favourite Thomas Hardy work was the way he'd roll up his sleeves and throw Stan and Ollie out of the saloon for non-payment of the bill.
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@benbaker.bsky.social ACCESSORIES: Handbags, Gladrags.
June 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
@benbaker.bsky.social ACCESSORIES: Handbags, Gladrags.
I've got Year of the Cat stuck in my head, and unfortunately the only lyrics I know are "Peter Lorre".
May 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I've got Year of the Cat stuck in my head, and unfortunately the only lyrics I know are "Peter Lorre".
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He did it! Lost in the Garden by @adamsleslie.bsky.social has won the Nero Book Award for Fiction! Congratulations to Adam, the team at @deadinkbooks.bsky.social, and agent @eliarieh.bsky.social
Lost in the Garden by my client @adamsleslie.bsky.social has won the Nero Book Award for Fiction! Couldn't be happier for Adam and the team at @deadinkbooks.bsky.social! So glad this weird, unsettling book is getting the recognition is deserves.
January 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
He did it! Lost in the Garden by @adamsleslie.bsky.social has won the Nero Book Award for Fiction! Congratulations to Adam, the team at @deadinkbooks.bsky.social, and agent @eliarieh.bsky.social
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Trying out a new medium, scratchboard, and really pleased with the results! inspired by @adamsleslie.bsky.social's fantastic(al) Lost in the Garden, which everyone should read.
January 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Trying out a new medium, scratchboard, and really pleased with the results! inspired by @adamsleslie.bsky.social's fantastic(al) Lost in the Garden, which everyone should read.
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I haven't been in a super great place for writing reviews this last year, but I'm happy to say I'm slowly getting back on the horse. Here's the book that broke me out of my rut, by @adamsleslie.bsky.social, which I really loved:
geeklyinc.com/lost-in-the-...
geeklyinc.com/lost-in-the-...
Lost in the Garden Review: Manic Pixies’ Dream
geeklyinc.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I haven't been in a super great place for writing reviews this last year, but I'm happy to say I'm slowly getting back on the horse. Here's the book that broke me out of my rut, by @adamsleslie.bsky.social, which I really loved:
geeklyinc.com/lost-in-the-...
geeklyinc.com/lost-in-the-...