Mark Donaldson
@markdonaldson.bsky.social
Freelance writer about movies, Star Trek and Doctor Who, lapsed cinema manager, co-host of @onthetimelash.bsky.social
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We Will Doc You: Ellis Park (15) - ARC | Stockton Arts Centre
A key member of iconic bands The Dirty Three and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, multi-instrumentalist Warren Ellis has cut a brilliant and unorthodox figure in music for over three decades. Far from the...
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If you're in or around Stockton on Tees next week, I'm introducing a screening of Ellis Park, Justin Kurzel's stunning documentary about Bad Seed, composer and conservationist, Warren Ellis.
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For fucks sake, no part of a cow or pig is called a burger or sausage, it's a shape. Desperate attempts from animal farmers to damage vegetarian food sales.
What's next Cadbury's not being able to sell chocolate fingers because that's what Captain Birdseye sells fish as?
What's next Cadbury's not being able to sell chocolate fingers because that's what Captain Birdseye sells fish as?
Ban on veggie ‘burgers’: plant-based products may lose meaty names in UK under EU law
Ban on veggie ‘burgers’: plant-based products may lose meaty names in UK under EU law
Exclusive: Trade agreement means UK is subject to some food labelling rules, with vote on vegetarian food terms this week
Calling plant-based food veggie “burgers” or “sausages” may be banned in the UK under the new trade agreement with the EU, the Guardian understands.
The Labour government secured a new sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU earlier this year, which allows British businesses to sell products including some burgers and sausages in the EU for the first time since Brexit. Continue reading...
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November 20, 2025 at 7:07 AM
For fucks sake, no part of a cow or pig is called a burger or sausage, it's a shape. Desperate attempts from animal farmers to damage vegetarian food sales.
What's next Cadbury's not being able to sell chocolate fingers because that's what Captain Birdseye sells fish as?
What's next Cadbury's not being able to sell chocolate fingers because that's what Captain Birdseye sells fish as?
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If you're in or around Stockton on Tees next week, I'm introducing a screening of Ellis Park, Justin Kurzel's stunning documentary about Bad Seed, composer and conservationist, Warren Ellis.
We Will Doc You: Ellis Park (15) - ARC | Stockton Arts Centre
A key member of iconic bands The Dirty Three and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, multi-instrumentalist Warren Ellis has cut a brilliant and unorthodox figure in music for over three decades. Far from the...
arconline.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
If you're in or around Stockton on Tees next week, I'm introducing a screening of Ellis Park, Justin Kurzel's stunning documentary about Bad Seed, composer and conservationist, Warren Ellis.
Celebrating Scotland's win the only way I know how. By watching Terror of the Zygons.
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Celebrating Scotland's win the only way I know how. By watching Terror of the Zygons.
Okay, great, now they've been introduced: Rosalie Craig as the next Doctor Who, RTD to pass the show on to Sally Wainwright. Sorted!
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Okay, great, now they've been introduced: Rosalie Craig as the next Doctor Who, RTD to pass the show on to Sally Wainwright. Sorted!
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whoever selected the photos for this article deserves an award for photo selection, this is peak photo selection, unsurpassable perfection, all other photo selector people can just get their coats and go home because this selection will never be bettered
Graham Linehan clashes with Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon over trans views
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Graham Linehan clashes with Father Ted star Ardal O'Hanlon over trans views
Anti-trans activist Graham Linehan has claimed Father Ted actor Ardal O'Hanlon 'disagrees' with his views on trans rights.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
whoever selected the photos for this article deserves an award for photo selection, this is peak photo selection, unsurpassable perfection, all other photo selector people can just get their coats and go home because this selection will never be bettered
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November 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Bag for life: jimll.co.uk/products/you...
If you're in or around Stockton on Tees next week, I'm introducing a screening of Ellis Park, Justin Kurzel's stunning documentary about Bad Seed, composer and conservationist, Warren Ellis.
We Will Doc You: Ellis Park (15) - ARC | Stockton Arts Centre
A key member of iconic bands The Dirty Three and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, multi-instrumentalist Warren Ellis has cut a brilliant and unorthodox figure in music for over three decades. Far from the...
arconline.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:14 AM
If you're in or around Stockton on Tees next week, I'm introducing a screening of Ellis Park, Justin Kurzel's stunning documentary about Bad Seed, composer and conservationist, Warren Ellis.
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Got these new trainers today but I can't get it out of my head that they look like fuckin DC Tosh Lines from The Bill
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Got these new trainers today but I can't get it out of my head that they look like fuckin DC Tosh Lines from The Bill
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I wouldn't have given Tom Cruise his Oscar at some sort adjunct, untelevised ceremony. I would have put it in a high-tech vault in the middle of the stage and challenged him to steal it during the live broadcast.
November 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I wouldn't have given Tom Cruise his Oscar at some sort adjunct, untelevised ceremony. I would have put it in a high-tech vault in the middle of the stage and challenged him to steal it during the live broadcast.
I never got to see my Grandad sell papers cos he'd retired and shut the shop not long after I was born. Delighted to find this candid shot of him selling papers on or around Princes Street. Probably covering either his brother Tommy or his brother Forbes' stall one busy day.
November 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I never got to see my Grandad sell papers cos he'd retired and shut the shop not long after I was born. Delighted to find this candid shot of him selling papers on or around Princes Street. Probably covering either his brother Tommy or his brother Forbes' stall one busy day.
Does anyone know to get hold of Kleber Mendonça Filho's Pictures of Ghosts in the UK?
November 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Does anyone know to get hold of Kleber Mendonça Filho's Pictures of Ghosts in the UK?
Catching up on EastEnders, the Ravi and Jack stuff is all a bit Moron-nie Brasco
November 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Catching up on EastEnders, the Ravi and Jack stuff is all a bit Moron-nie Brasco
Finally caught up with I Swear, which is as empathetic, moving and funny as everyone's told you it is. Had a few issues with the ending, and some very specific, very Scottish quibbles. (Scotrail from Galashiels to Nottingham?!)
November 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Finally caught up with I Swear, which is as empathetic, moving and funny as everyone's told you it is. Had a few issues with the ending, and some very specific, very Scottish quibbles. (Scotrail from Galashiels to Nottingham?!)
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Sunday - the crossover anniversary that nobody wanted but you’re all going to get! We’re All Too Hot for Hamsters in the End! Where Joe, Iain & Dylan come together to put out an episode each where we discuss Citadel of Dreams, Lust in Space, Fly Me to the Moon & Day of the Doctor!
November 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Sunday - the crossover anniversary that nobody wanted but you’re all going to get! We’re All Too Hot for Hamsters in the End! Where Joe, Iain & Dylan come together to put out an episode each where we discuss Citadel of Dreams, Lust in Space, Fly Me to the Moon & Day of the Doctor!
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I join @toohot4tv.bsky.social to discuss Leekly, Gatiss, Roberts & Hickman. Not a law firm but four men who devised versions of a Doctor Who revival in the wilderness years? But would they have worked?
S5 E59 - Truly Madly Leekley
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November 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I join @toohot4tv.bsky.social to discuss Leekly, Gatiss, Roberts & Hickman. Not a law firm but four men who devised versions of a Doctor Who revival in the wilderness years? But would they have worked?
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On the final episode of this season of #DoctorWho @Toohotfor_TV I am joined by @markdonaldson.bsky.social to talk about some of the pitches made for Doctor Who in the 90's and 00's.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
On the final episode of this season of #DoctorWho @Toohotfor_TV I am joined by @markdonaldson.bsky.social to talk about some of the pitches made for Doctor Who in the 90's and 00's.
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If the UK is on the brink of civil war, as Musk claims, it follows that in 300 years time there will be be a new generation of civil war re-enactment societies.
"Geoff,you defend Laurence Fox. Can you guys shout outside a hostel. Brian, i need you to relentlessly slag off Nish Kumar on Facebook."
"Geoff,you defend Laurence Fox. Can you guys shout outside a hostel. Brian, i need you to relentlessly slag off Nish Kumar on Facebook."
November 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM
If the UK is on the brink of civil war, as Musk claims, it follows that in 300 years time there will be be a new generation of civil war re-enactment societies.
"Geoff,you defend Laurence Fox. Can you guys shout outside a hostel. Brian, i need you to relentlessly slag off Nish Kumar on Facebook."
"Geoff,you defend Laurence Fox. Can you guys shout outside a hostel. Brian, i need you to relentlessly slag off Nish Kumar on Facebook."
I join @toohot4tv.bsky.social to discuss Leekly, Gatiss, Roberts & Hickman. Not a law firm but four men who devised versions of a Doctor Who revival in the wilderness years? But would they have worked?
S5 E59 - Truly Madly Leekley
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November 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
I join @toohot4tv.bsky.social to discuss Leekly, Gatiss, Roberts & Hickman. Not a law firm but four men who devised versions of a Doctor Who revival in the wilderness years? But would they have worked?
You're laughing? You dressed Denise Fox as a sheep and YOU'RE LAUGHING? #DragRaceUK
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
You're laughing? You dressed Denise Fox as a sheep and YOU'RE LAUGHING? #DragRaceUK
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A week late, but I love that Rhea Seehorn's character in Vince Gilligan's (brilliant) Pluribus is a writer trying to move past their biggest hit.
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A week late, but I love that Rhea Seehorn's character in Vince Gilligan's (brilliant) Pluribus is a writer trying to move past their biggest hit.
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‼️ NEW EPISODE ‼️
Enjoy the brilliance of @markdodyk.bsky.social & @glantern7.bsky.social exploring Death To The Daleks, Invasion of Time, Sontaran Stratagem/Poison Sky & Name of the Doctor.
Why is Mark fluttering his eyelashes? Why is the Gay Mafia after Andrew?
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Enjoy the brilliance of @markdodyk.bsky.social & @glantern7.bsky.social exploring Death To The Daleks, Invasion of Time, Sontaran Stratagem/Poison Sky & Name of the Doctor.
Why is Mark fluttering his eyelashes? Why is the Gay Mafia after Andrew?
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37. Whip that out!
Podcast Episode · Nostalgia Tours · 14/11/2025 · 1h 27m
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November 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
‼️ NEW EPISODE ‼️
Enjoy the brilliance of @markdodyk.bsky.social & @glantern7.bsky.social exploring Death To The Daleks, Invasion of Time, Sontaran Stratagem/Poison Sky & Name of the Doctor.
Why is Mark fluttering his eyelashes? Why is the Gay Mafia after Andrew?
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...
Enjoy the brilliance of @markdodyk.bsky.social & @glantern7.bsky.social exploring Death To The Daleks, Invasion of Time, Sontaran Stratagem/Poison Sky & Name of the Doctor.
Why is Mark fluttering his eyelashes? Why is the Gay Mafia after Andrew?
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/n...
'Lionesses in Winter' is my favourite of the Thirteenth Doctor Big Finishes so far. The royal family at Christmas set-up is a hoot, there's genuine pathos and Jodie Whittaker is clearly having a ball. Her and Mandip Gill get some genuinely wonderful moments of charm.
November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
'Lionesses in Winter' is my favourite of the Thirteenth Doctor Big Finishes so far. The royal family at Christmas set-up is a hoot, there's genuine pathos and Jodie Whittaker is clearly having a ball. Her and Mandip Gill get some genuinely wonderful moments of charm.
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These patriotic displays have gone a bit too far now, if you ask me.
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
These patriotic displays have gone a bit too far now, if you ask me.