Christopher John Ball
@christopherball.bsky.social
Photographer, Curator, Campaigner, Filmmaker, Writer. YouTube http://tinyurl.com/szxd2cd - Patreon http://tinyurl.com/yxx34lh8 - Website http://www.christopherjohnball.co.uk
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My book of monochrome photographs, made during a decade of disability activism, featuring DPAC is now available
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FILM IS FABULOUS!
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We’d welcome feedback from our followers on the content of the videos, and whether there are particular points that you’d like to see covered in the future.
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The Archaeology of Film Cans
The short video is one in a series relating to film material recovered from a former BBC employee. Many of the items were salvaged in the 1970s from outside BBC Enterprises, at Villiers House.
The short video is one in a series relating to film material recovered from a former BBC employee. Many of the items were salvaged in the 1970s from outside BBC Enterprises, at Villiers House.
December 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Archaeology of Film Cans
The short video is one in a series relating to film material recovered from a former BBC employee. Many of the items were salvaged in the 1970s from outside BBC Enterprises, at Villiers House.
The short video is one in a series relating to film material recovered from a former BBC employee. Many of the items were salvaged in the 1970s from outside BBC Enterprises, at Villiers House.
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The Evolution of Film is Fabulous!
Film is Fabulous! has changed in 2025. It’s transitioned to a trust with charitable aims, which can now accept donations from our supporters. The change provides structure and a long-term plan.
filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-evolutio...
Film is Fabulous! has changed in 2025. It’s transitioned to a trust with charitable aims, which can now accept donations from our supporters. The change provides structure and a long-term plan.
filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-evolutio...
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The Evolution of Film is Fabulous!
Film is Fabulous! has changed in 2025. It’s transitioned to a trust with charitable aims, which can now accept donations from our supporters. The change provides structure and a long-term plan.
filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-evolutio...
Film is Fabulous! has changed in 2025. It’s transitioned to a trust with charitable aims, which can now accept donations from our supporters. The change provides structure and a long-term plan.
filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-evolutio...
Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds
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Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds
Next April’s cuts to out-of-work disability benefits are likely to have “devastating” consequences for disabled people’s mental health, and drive many into serious poverty, research into the impact…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Labour cuts to out-of-work disability benefits likely to have ‘devastating’ mental health impact, research finds
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www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-cuts-...
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'The Reckoning - Photographs Of Disability Activism In The Age Of Austerity' A new book by Christopher John Ball christopherjohnball.wordpress.com/2025/06/08/t...
‘The Reckoning – Photographs Of Disability Activism In The Age Of Austerity’ A new book by Christopher John Ball
The 200+ monochrome photographs within this book, made over a ten year period, are a powerful reminder of the human cost of UK Government austerity. The volume is further enhanced with an introduct…
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June 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
'The Reckoning - Photographs Of Disability Activism In The Age Of Austerity' A new book by Christopher John Ball christopherjohnball.wordpress.com/2025/06/08/t...
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'Blackburn: A Town And Its People: A Photographic Essay' A new book by Christopher John Ball christopherjohnball.wordpress.com/2025/06/05/b...
‘Blackburn: A Town And Its People: A Photographic Essay’ A new book by Christopher John Ball
The approximately 240 photographs, within this recently published monograph, were made between 1979 and 1989 in the Lancashire town of Blackburn – my place of birth. The book is now available…
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June 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Blackpool Film Convention 2025
The Film is Fabulous! team are delighted to participate, with a Missing Episodes show, in the Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention 2025, on Sunday 16th November.
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The Film is Fabulous! team are delighted to participate, with a Missing Episodes show, in the Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention 2025, on Sunday 16th November.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Blackpool Film Convention 2025
The Film is Fabulous! team are delighted to participate, with a Missing Episodes show, in the Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention 2025, on Sunday 16th November.
filmisfabulous.org.uk/missing-epis...
The Film is Fabulous! team are delighted to participate, with a Missing Episodes show, in the Blackpool Film Collectors’ Convention 2025, on Sunday 16th November.
filmisfabulous.org.uk/missing-epis...
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A HUGE THANK YOU
Archive legend, and a trustee of the Film is Fabulous! Trust, Sue Malden, has a message for everyone who has supported the team with donations, pledges, and positivity.
Please share.
Archive legend, and a trustee of the Film is Fabulous! Trust, Sue Malden, has a message for everyone who has supported the team with donations, pledges, and positivity.
Please share.
October 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A HUGE THANK YOU
Archive legend, and a trustee of the Film is Fabulous! Trust, Sue Malden, has a message for everyone who has supported the team with donations, pledges, and positivity.
Please share.
Archive legend, and a trustee of the Film is Fabulous! Trust, Sue Malden, has a message for everyone who has supported the team with donations, pledges, and positivity.
Please share.
I am so proud to be playing a part in Film Is Fabulous!
We are now a charitable Trust.
Saving old film and TV is important as it informs us as to who we were, who we are and who we may become.
If you can donate, please do.
We are now a charitable Trust.
Saving old film and TV is important as it informs us as to who we were, who we are and who we may become.
If you can donate, please do.
Supporting is Fabulous!
One-off donations are vital at this stage of Film is Fabulous's development.
But regular, monthly, donations of £10 or more will provide the sustainability the trustees need to plan ahead.
Learn More, please email: donate@filmisfabulous.org.uk
One-off donations are vital at this stage of Film is Fabulous's development.
But regular, monthly, donations of £10 or more will provide the sustainability the trustees need to plan ahead.
Learn More, please email: donate@filmisfabulous.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I am so proud to be playing a part in Film Is Fabulous!
We are now a charitable Trust.
Saving old film and TV is important as it informs us as to who we were, who we are and who we may become.
If you can donate, please do.
We are now a charitable Trust.
Saving old film and TV is important as it informs us as to who we were, who we are and who we may become.
If you can donate, please do.
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Supporting is Fabulous!
One-off donations are vital at this stage of Film is Fabulous's development.
But regular, monthly, donations of £10 or more will provide the sustainability the trustees need to plan ahead.
Learn More, please email: donate@filmisfabulous.org.uk
One-off donations are vital at this stage of Film is Fabulous's development.
But regular, monthly, donations of £10 or more will provide the sustainability the trustees need to plan ahead.
Learn More, please email: donate@filmisfabulous.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Supporting is Fabulous!
One-off donations are vital at this stage of Film is Fabulous's development.
But regular, monthly, donations of £10 or more will provide the sustainability the trustees need to plan ahead.
Learn More, please email: donate@filmisfabulous.org.uk
One-off donations are vital at this stage of Film is Fabulous's development.
But regular, monthly, donations of £10 or more will provide the sustainability the trustees need to plan ahead.
Learn More, please email: donate@filmisfabulous.org.uk
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To better understand our work, and the aims of the charitable trust, please listen to Tim Burrow’s latest offering, at the Doctor Who Missing Episodes Podcast:
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Doctor Who: The Missing Episodes Podcast - Special Edition - Film is Fabulous!
YouTube video by Doctor Who The Missing Episodes Podcast
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October 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
To better understand our work, and the aims of the charitable trust, please listen to Tim Burrow’s latest offering, at the Doctor Who Missing Episodes Podcast:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CK02...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CK02...
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Fundraising is Fabulous!
Almost all charitable organisations need to raise funds in order to operate. This is true of Film is Fabulous!
Please consider a regular, monthly, donation. As a supporter of our work, you’ll receive a host of benefits:
filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-...
Almost all charitable organisations need to raise funds in order to operate. This is true of Film is Fabulous!
Please consider a regular, monthly, donation. As a supporter of our work, you’ll receive a host of benefits:
filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-...
October 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Fundraising is Fabulous!
Almost all charitable organisations need to raise funds in order to operate. This is true of Film is Fabulous!
Please consider a regular, monthly, donation. As a supporter of our work, you’ll receive a host of benefits:
filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-...
Almost all charitable organisations need to raise funds in order to operate. This is true of Film is Fabulous!
Please consider a regular, monthly, donation. As a supporter of our work, you’ll receive a host of benefits:
filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-...
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Associated-Rediffusion Season
The Film is Fabulous! team were delighted to contribute three recovered gems to the special Associated-Rediffusion event on Saturday, 27th September 2025, at the BFI Southbank.
The Film is Fabulous! team were delighted to contribute three recovered gems to the special Associated-Rediffusion event on Saturday, 27th September 2025, at the BFI Southbank.
October 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Associated-Rediffusion Season
The Film is Fabulous! team were delighted to contribute three recovered gems to the special Associated-Rediffusion event on Saturday, 27th September 2025, at the BFI Southbank.
The Film is Fabulous! team were delighted to contribute three recovered gems to the special Associated-Rediffusion event on Saturday, 27th September 2025, at the BFI Southbank.
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Another Film Collection
Over 1,000 films from a former industry professional are being collected by the Film is Fabulous! team on Tuesday. These will be catalogued and preserved.
More Info: filmisfabulous.org.uk/documenting-...
Over 1,000 films from a former industry professional are being collected by the Film is Fabulous! team on Tuesday. These will be catalogued and preserved.
More Info: filmisfabulous.org.uk/documenting-...
October 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Another Film Collection
Over 1,000 films from a former industry professional are being collected by the Film is Fabulous! team on Tuesday. These will be catalogued and preserved.
More Info: filmisfabulous.org.uk/documenting-...
Over 1,000 films from a former industry professional are being collected by the Film is Fabulous! team on Tuesday. These will be catalogued and preserved.
More Info: filmisfabulous.org.uk/documenting-...
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When I suggested to the minister for social security and disability at #Labour conference that his dual role meant he did not have enough time for disability rights issues, this is exactly the kind of scandal I was thinking of.
#DisabilityHateCrime
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#DisabilityHateCrime
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Disability hate crime prosecutions tumble again, three years after CPS admitted figures were ‘woeful’
Prosecutions of disability hate crime plummeted again last year, with less than 300 cases taken forward by prosecutors, despite police forces in England and Wales recording more than 10,000 offence…
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October 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
When I suggested to the minister for social security and disability at #Labour conference that his dual role meant he did not have enough time for disability rights issues, this is exactly the kind of scandal I was thinking of.
#DisabilityHateCrime
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#DisabilityHateCrime
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#DigitalIDCards
Stop The Introduction of Digital ID Cards
Please sign and share the petition
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Stop The Introduction of Digital ID Cards
Please sign and share the petition
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Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
#DigitalIDCards
Stop The Introduction of Digital ID Cards
Please sign and share the petition
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Stop The Introduction of Digital ID Cards
Please sign and share the petition
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The estimated cost of Benefit fraud is (£1.1bn a year)
The estimated cost of NHS fraud is (£1.4bn a year)
They are almost non-existent, even if a Digital ID stopped them 100%, (it wont they are easily defeated), it wouldn't even cover the cost of Digital ID,
The estimated cost of NHS fraud is (£1.4bn a year)
They are almost non-existent, even if a Digital ID stopped them 100%, (it wont they are easily defeated), it wouldn't even cover the cost of Digital ID,
September 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The estimated cost of Benefit fraud is (£1.1bn a year)
The estimated cost of NHS fraud is (£1.4bn a year)
They are almost non-existent, even if a Digital ID stopped them 100%, (it wont they are easily defeated), it wouldn't even cover the cost of Digital ID,
The estimated cost of NHS fraud is (£1.4bn a year)
They are almost non-existent, even if a Digital ID stopped them 100%, (it wont they are easily defeated), it wouldn't even cover the cost of Digital ID,
Come With Me To Photographica 2025 - The UK's Largest Photographic Collectors Fair Run By The PCCGB - YouTube video
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August 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Come With Me To Photographica 2025 - The UK's Largest Photographic Collectors Fair Run By The PCCGB - YouTube video
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“The removal of an entire clause of the bill means there will be no immediate changes to Pip. The Timms review will be “co-produced” with disabled people, leaving open the possibility that they will never happen,” reports @pippacrerar.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer forced into dramatic climbdown to pass welfare reform bill
Rebel Labour MP finally won over by late promise to shelve plans for deep cuts to personal independence payments
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July 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
“The removal of an entire clause of the bill means there will be no immediate changes to Pip. The Timms review will be “co-produced” with disabled people, leaving open the possibility that they will never happen,” reports @pippacrerar.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tonight’s huge climbdown is testament to the countless disabled people who have tirelessly fought these cuts. Yes, UC was a loss and there’s more to do on PIP, but let’s not underplay this: a government with a vast majority has been forced to u-turn. Because of the disabled community.
July 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Tonight’s huge climbdown is testament to the countless disabled people who have tirelessly fought these cuts. Yes, UC was a loss and there’s more to do on PIP, but let’s not underplay this: a government with a vast majority has been forced to u-turn. Because of the disabled community.
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DWP PIP changes have NOT been scrapped - and the Welfare Bill will still kill disabled people
The ACTUAL Bill parliament voted on still had the DWP PIP changes in it. Moreover, no one seems to care about Universal Credit claimants in all this.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The ACTUAL Bill parliament voted on still had the DWP PIP changes in it. Moreover, no one seems to care about Universal Credit claimants in all this.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
DWP PIP changes have NOT been scrapped - and the Welfare Bill will still kill disabled people
The Bill parliament voted on still had the DWP PIP changes in it. Moreover, no one seems to care about Universal Credit claimants in all this.
www.thecanary.co
July 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
DWP PIP changes have NOT been scrapped - and the Welfare Bill will still kill disabled people
The ACTUAL Bill parliament voted on still had the DWP PIP changes in it. Moreover, no one seems to care about Universal Credit claimants in all this.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
The ACTUAL Bill parliament voted on still had the DWP PIP changes in it. Moreover, no one seems to care about Universal Credit claimants in all this.
www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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I am ashamed that our elected MPs would do this.
There is no more important duty than looking out for each other. Than sharing resources. Than having a politics of uplift rather than kicking down.
Shame on any MP who voted for this.
I am having a sob now.
But will fight on
There is no more important duty than looking out for each other. Than sharing resources. Than having a politics of uplift rather than kicking down.
Shame on any MP who voted for this.
I am having a sob now.
But will fight on
July 1, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I am ashamed that our elected MPs would do this.
There is no more important duty than looking out for each other. Than sharing resources. Than having a politics of uplift rather than kicking down.
Shame on any MP who voted for this.
I am having a sob now.
But will fight on
There is no more important duty than looking out for each other. Than sharing resources. Than having a politics of uplift rather than kicking down.
Shame on any MP who voted for this.
I am having a sob now.
But will fight on
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I want to pay tribute to disabled people's organisations. That the government made so many concessions is testament to the pressure they put on MPs.
I still oppose this Bill but the original was far worse. Many disabled people's incomes have been saved thanks to their efforts.
I still oppose this Bill but the original was far worse. Many disabled people's incomes have been saved thanks to their efforts.
July 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I want to pay tribute to disabled people's organisations. That the government made so many concessions is testament to the pressure they put on MPs.
I still oppose this Bill but the original was far worse. Many disabled people's incomes have been saved thanks to their efforts.
I still oppose this Bill but the original was far worse. Many disabled people's incomes have been saved thanks to their efforts.
The VOIGTLANDER KONTUR Viewfinder. A review of THREE versions of this VERY UNUSUAL viewfinder. christopherjohnball.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/t...
The VOIGTLANDER KONTUR Viewfinder. A review of THREE versions of this VERY UNUSUAL viewfinder.
You can view my YouTube video of three versions of Voigtländer Kontur Viewfinder in action via a link at the end of this post. For many a vintage camera enthusiast, the name Voi…
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June 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The VOIGTLANDER KONTUR Viewfinder. A review of THREE versions of this VERY UNUSUAL viewfinder. christopherjohnball.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/t...
The Werra 3 - A quirky East German classic film camera and a possible alternative to the much loved Yashica T camera. christopherjohnball.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/t...
The Werra 3 – A quirky East German classic film camera and a possible alternative to the much loved Yashica T camera.
You can view my YouTube video of the Werra 3 camera in action, along with images samples, via a link at the end of this post. The Yashica T series of cameras are both popul…
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June 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Werra 3 - A quirky East German classic film camera and a possible alternative to the much loved Yashica T camera. christopherjohnball.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/t...