Gareth Preston
@garethpreston.bsky.social
Writer, podcaster, Extended Reality Technical Officer in HE, occasional actor.
BBC2's remarkable adult science fiction anthology Out of the Unknown deserves to be talked about more. I'd actually want the missing episodes to be found over Doctor Who ones. I went on a deep dive with Stephen Hatcher and Dylan Rees for the Very British Futures podcast goodpods.com/podcasts/ver...
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
BBC2's remarkable adult science fiction anthology Out of the Unknown deserves to be talked about more. I'd actually want the missing episodes to be found over Doctor Who ones. I went on a deep dive with Stephen Hatcher and Dylan Rees for the Very British Futures podcast goodpods.com/podcasts/ver...
Had a great night of unthinkable horror storytelling with you, John.
October 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Had a great night of unthinkable horror storytelling with you, John.
Coming this Saturday to Very British Futures podcast - Sapphire and Steel. Joining me are the erudite Mark Stalker and Simon Exton. I honestly think this is one of the best episodes I've done yet, thanks to them.
October 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Coming this Saturday to Very British Futures podcast - Sapphire and Steel. Joining me are the erudite Mark Stalker and Simon Exton. I honestly think this is one of the best episodes I've done yet, thanks to them.
Knights of God was set in a future Britain torn apart by civil war and ruled by a pseudo-religious tyranny. Featuring the much missed John Woodvine. goodpods.com/podcasts/ver...
October 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Knights of God was set in a future Britain torn apart by civil war and ruled by a pseudo-religious tyranny. Featuring the much missed John Woodvine. goodpods.com/podcasts/ver...
Helloooo from Southerness beach
October 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Helloooo from Southerness beach
Peter Cushing. There are lots of actors I admire but few who save so many mediocre films through his authoritative presence.
Name an actor or actress whose movies you'll watch because they are in them 🎬
Name an actor or actress whose movies you'll watch because they are in them 🎬
August 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Peter Cushing. There are lots of actors I admire but few who save so many mediocre films through his authoritative presence.
Name an actor or actress whose movies you'll watch because they are in them 🎬
Name an actor or actress whose movies you'll watch because they are in them 🎬
It strikes me that if a Doctor Who movie had been made in late 80's/early 90's it probably would have turned out like Biggles: Adventures in Time. (I'm a big fan of this eccentric attempt at relaunching Biggles for da kidz) #doctorwho
August 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
It strikes me that if a Doctor Who movie had been made in late 80's/early 90's it probably would have turned out like Biggles: Adventures in Time. (I'm a big fan of this eccentric attempt at relaunching Biggles for da kidz) #doctorwho
Next up from the Very British Futures podcast this Saturday - The Tomorrow People 70's flavour. I'm joined by @randomiserpod.bsky.social Tim and Chaz to talk about breaking out with new powers and fighting for the Earth.
August 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Next up from the Very British Futures podcast this Saturday - The Tomorrow People 70's flavour. I'm joined by @randomiserpod.bsky.social Tim and Chaz to talk about breaking out with new powers and fighting for the Earth.
What movie have you seen an unhealthy number times? 🎬
August 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
What movie have you seen an unhealthy number times? 🎬
Dick Tracy (1990) has definitely grown on me. Watched it for a third time last night and enjoyed it alot. Beatty's Adam West flavoured performance is frequently very funny. The unique "four-colour" art direction is a delight. It feels like a celebration of vintage Hollywood culture.
February 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Dick Tracy (1990) has definitely grown on me. Watched it for a third time last night and enjoyed it alot. Beatty's Adam West flavoured performance is frequently very funny. The unique "four-colour" art direction is a delight. It feels like a celebration of vintage Hollywood culture.
Children of Castor - the cult series that never was. Find out more in the latest episode of Very British Futures. open.spotify.com/episode/0Tis...
December 11, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Children of Castor - the cult series that never was. Find out more in the latest episode of Very British Futures. open.spotify.com/episode/0Tis...
I'm a regular contributor to the Official Talking Pictures TV podcast, dedicated to the output of @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social It's always a great show. In the latest edition I find the merits of Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women. talkingpicturestvpodcast.libsyn.com/november-dec...
November 28, 2024 at 10:36 PM
I'm a regular contributor to the Official Talking Pictures TV podcast, dedicated to the output of @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social It's always a great show. In the latest edition I find the merits of Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women. talkingpicturestvpodcast.libsyn.com/november-dec...
Actor, cosplayer and artist Matt Chambers has Bern creating some great new covers for my old ##DoctorWho fan audios. Love them. If you'd like to hear my late 90s work, go to westlakefilms.uk/fineline
May 19, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Actor, cosplayer and artist Matt Chambers has Bern creating some great new covers for my old ##DoctorWho fan audios. Love them. If you'd like to hear my late 90s work, go to westlakefilms.uk/fineline
Sing 2 - Sweet natured sequel with some laugh out loud moments, but marred by a poorer selection of songs. Too many forgettable pop numbers from recent times and not enough classic bangers. Chelsea Peretti should voice more cartoon characters though #movies #animation
March 31, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Sing 2 - Sweet natured sequel with some laugh out loud moments, but marred by a poorer selection of songs. Too many forgettable pop numbers from recent times and not enough classic bangers. Chelsea Peretti should voice more cartoon characters though #movies #animation
I am playing the funny but immoral Syd Ambleside in "Hangmen" by Martin McDonagh at Bolton Little Theatre, UK 4th-8th March. Find out more at boltonlittletheatre.co.uk #theatre #acting
February 25, 2024 at 3:05 PM
I am playing the funny but immoral Syd Ambleside in "Hangmen" by Martin McDonagh at Bolton Little Theatre, UK 4th-8th March. Find out more at boltonlittletheatre.co.uk #theatre #acting
I want to give a quick shout out for Terry McAdams and his latest SF novel Biocode: Resolution. The first one was excellent Biocode: Resolution g.co/kgs/Duhkc4P
February 9, 2024 at 8:19 PM
I want to give a quick shout out for Terry McAdams and his latest SF novel Biocode: Resolution. The first one was excellent Biocode: Resolution g.co/kgs/Duhkc4P
It's a new year and time to get back into regular podcasting. Next up for Very British Futures - Space:1999 with two brilliant guest contributors. More once its in the bag. westlakefilms.uk/verybritishf...
January 3, 2024 at 8:55 PM
It's a new year and time to get back into regular podcasting. Next up for Very British Futures - Space:1999 with two brilliant guest contributors. More once its in the bag. westlakefilms.uk/verybritishf...
I have just taken on a new role as a AR/VR Technical Officer at Manchester Metropolitan University. One of my responsibilites is the virtual room CAVE, which is a fantastic bit of kit. I am already developing lessons but I would love to hear from anyone else who uses a CAVE at their uni #edusky
December 22, 2023 at 8:24 PM
I have just taken on a new role as a AR/VR Technical Officer at Manchester Metropolitan University. One of my responsibilites is the virtual room CAVE, which is a fantastic bit of kit. I am already developing lessons but I would love to hear from anyone else who uses a CAVE at their uni #edusky