2/2 Said exam paper was, purportedly, marked by John Nathan-Turner. Looking back, I’m amazed at (a) my devotion to the task of preserving the script in case something bad happened to Terrance and (b) that I didn’t get my head kicked in or bullied to within an inch of my life.

Unearthed a motherlode of personal nostalgia today. For Christmas 1983 I got an electric typewriter. My first project was transcribing the script of The Five Doctors from my casette recording, followed by a school type #DoctorWho exam. I then made my friends sit this. 1/2

Finally the mist has lifted, but it gave some nice wintry backdrops…

Surgery seemed to go well, altho quite invasive as this was a recurrence of an unpredictable cancer. It was in a tricky place, hence the decision to put her through surgery again (which was not a decision taken lightly). All being well, she should be home tomorrow. Thanks all X

This wee girl is going in for emergency surgery tomorrow following a recurrence of her salivary gland cancer: any pawsitive vibes would be very welcome. 🐶❤️

Happy #DoctorWhoDay to all who celebrate. Here are four images which sum up the show for me. Delighted at the news about The War Games colourisation for Christmas!

Loved hearing @carolawrence.bsky.social take us through the story of the Minotaur on the Ancients podcast. Especially interesting take on this painting.

This is amazing - but my allergies would be through the roof/sky.

Blakes 7 on TV, Rubik’s Cube on the pouffé, room lit only by candles… the 70s are back, baby!

I genuinely cannot believe Trump’s cabinet picks. I mean - excuse the abbreviations - but WTAF?!?

Carl Sagan was one of the key influences in my teenage years. Today would have been his 90th birthday. I was struck by the prescience of these words of his, written in 1995 (hat-tip to Martin Davies on X).

Quoted for truth

Roman couture meets Acorn Antiques #MissBerta

No one likes a blowhard, but I must admit I was very chuffed to receive this. It’s going alongside my DAFTA award and my Tufty Club badge.

Taking inspo from @garygillatt.bsky.social, here is my dog!

Starting on the party food already. Jasmine approves (with ulterior motives).