Matthew Kay
@mattkayrailfan.bsky.social
Lover of railways, films, TV and anything retro.
A lovely day at @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social ‘Saving Celluoid Sunday’ at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar.
Guests were stuntman Paul Weston, sitcom director Roy Gould, kids TV producer Nick Wilson, and three celluloid experts whose works help contribute to the running of Talking Pictures TV.
Guests were stuntman Paul Weston, sitcom director Roy Gould, kids TV producer Nick Wilson, and three celluloid experts whose works help contribute to the running of Talking Pictures TV.
November 16, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A lovely day at @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social ‘Saving Celluoid Sunday’ at the Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar.
Guests were stuntman Paul Weston, sitcom director Roy Gould, kids TV producer Nick Wilson, and three celluloid experts whose works help contribute to the running of Talking Pictures TV.
Guests were stuntman Paul Weston, sitcom director Roy Gould, kids TV producer Nick Wilson, and three celluloid experts whose works help contribute to the running of Talking Pictures TV.
Sir Nigel Gresley rushing through Doncaster with an excursion to York.
November 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Sir Nigel Gresley rushing through Doncaster with an excursion to York.
Photos taken at Bury Bolton Street today during the East Lancashire Railway’s DMU Weekend; featuring a HST set plus ‘Iris’.
November 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Photos taken at Bury Bolton Street today during the East Lancashire Railway’s DMU Weekend; featuring a HST set plus ‘Iris’.
Just enjoyed a good day out on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway today.
@worthvalley.bsky.social
@worthvalley.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Just enjoyed a good day out on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway today.
@worthvalley.bsky.social
@worthvalley.bsky.social
34028 ‘Eddystone’ passing Heaton Chapel railway station with the ‘Chiltern Explorer’ railtour bound for Reading.
November 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM
34028 ‘Eddystone’ passing Heaton Chapel railway station with the ‘Chiltern Explorer’ railtour bound for Reading.
LMS Stanier Mogul 13268 departing Bury Bolton Street with a service bound for Rawtenstall on the East Lancashire Railway.
October 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
LMS Stanier Mogul 13268 departing Bury Bolton Street with a service bound for Rawtenstall on the East Lancashire Railway.
Decided to pay a quick visit to the ELR this morning; took the diesel service (with 50015 ‘Valiant’ and D5054) from Bury to Ramsbottom, then swapped over to the steam service (hauled by visiting LMS Mogul 13268) to Heywood and thence back to Bury.
October 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Decided to pay a quick visit to the ELR this morning; took the diesel service (with 50015 ‘Valiant’ and D5054) from Bury to Ramsbottom, then swapped over to the steam service (hauled by visiting LMS Mogul 13268) to Heywood and thence back to Bury.
Enjoyed a good day’s shift on one of the buffet cars at the East Lancashire Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala today.
Here’s a video of one of the visiting engines (LMS Ivatt 2-6-0 46441), taken at a location north of Bury Bolton Street after I’ve finished my shift.
Here’s a video of one of the visiting engines (LMS Ivatt 2-6-0 46441), taken at a location north of Bury Bolton Street after I’ve finished my shift.
October 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Enjoyed a good day’s shift on one of the buffet cars at the East Lancashire Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala today.
Here’s a video of one of the visiting engines (LMS Ivatt 2-6-0 46441), taken at a location north of Bury Bolton Street after I’ve finished my shift.
Here’s a video of one of the visiting engines (LMS Ivatt 2-6-0 46441), taken at a location north of Bury Bolton Street after I’ve finished my shift.
Overall, it’s been an enjoyable weekend.
This has been my 12th TPTV festival, and I have already booked my tickets for their next festival in St Albans next March; though I will also be attending their ‘Saving Celluloid Day’ in Potters Bar next month.
This has been my 12th TPTV festival, and I have already booked my tickets for their next festival in St Albans next March; though I will also be attending their ‘Saving Celluloid Day’ in Potters Bar next month.
October 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Overall, it’s been an enjoyable weekend.
This has been my 12th TPTV festival, and I have already booked my tickets for their next festival in St Albans next March; though I will also be attending their ‘Saving Celluloid Day’ in Potters Bar next month.
This has been my 12th TPTV festival, and I have already booked my tickets for their next festival in St Albans next March; though I will also be attending their ‘Saving Celluloid Day’ in Potters Bar next month.
And last but not least, Glenn Ford acting as his celebrity lookalike, Norman Wisdom.
The resemblance is quite uncanny!
After that, we were to a screening of the 1961 Danziger classic ‘A Taste of Money’; an interesting gem of a film!
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The resemblance is quite uncanny!
After that, we were to a screening of the 1961 Danziger classic ‘A Taste of Money’; an interesting gem of a film!
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October 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
And last but not least, Glenn Ford acting as his celebrity lookalike, Norman Wisdom.
The resemblance is quite uncanny!
After that, we were to a screening of the 1961 Danziger classic ‘A Taste of Money’; an interesting gem of a film!
Register and subscribe to TPTV Encore and you can watch more!
The resemblance is quite uncanny!
After that, we were to a screening of the 1961 Danziger classic ‘A Taste of Money’; an interesting gem of a film!
Register and subscribe to TPTV Encore and you can watch more!
There was a short talk by @real-meaning.bsky.social and @sarahbabsmorgan.bsky.social about Diana Dors and her association with Yorkshire, a stand-up comedy sketch by Deirdre Quemby, Mark Shortland treating us with his magic skills, an interview with Grumbleweeds legend Robin Colvill…
October 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There was a short talk by @real-meaning.bsky.social and @sarahbabsmorgan.bsky.social about Diana Dors and her association with Yorkshire, a stand-up comedy sketch by Deirdre Quemby, Mark Shortland treating us with his magic skills, an interview with Grumbleweeds legend Robin Colvill…
Entertainment during the opening, lunch and afternoon break periods was provided by The Daisy Belles; a gorgeous trio who sang us classic tunes from the mid-20th century complete with various dance moves.
October 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Entertainment during the opening, lunch and afternoon break periods was provided by The Daisy Belles; a gorgeous trio who sang us classic tunes from the mid-20th century complete with various dance moves.
A lovely Sunday full of entertainment at this weekend’s Talking Pictures TV (@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social) Roadshow at Hebden Bridge Picture House.
Starting with a comedy sketch with Jimmy Cricket, we were then treated to a live interview with Amanda Barrie by Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read.
Starting with a comedy sketch with Jimmy Cricket, we were then treated to a live interview with Amanda Barrie by Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read.
October 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
A lovely Sunday full of entertainment at this weekend’s Talking Pictures TV (@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social) Roadshow at Hebden Bridge Picture House.
Starting with a comedy sketch with Jimmy Cricket, we were then treated to a live interview with Amanda Barrie by Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read.
Starting with a comedy sketch with Jimmy Cricket, we were then treated to a live interview with Amanda Barrie by Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read.
Myself with Amanda Barrie at the Talking Pictures TV Roadshow in Hebden Bridge Picture House.
@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Myself with Amanda Barrie at the Talking Pictures TV Roadshow in Hebden Bridge Picture House.
@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
Cheryl Knight paid tribute to actress Joyce Grenfell in a live act on stage; featuring some songs, monologues and tales associated with Grenfell.
After that was a usual staple of Talking Pictures TV, the ‘Footage Detectives’; featuring a few rare short films and adverts from the last century.
After that was a usual staple of Talking Pictures TV, the ‘Footage Detectives’; featuring a few rare short films and adverts from the last century.
October 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Cheryl Knight paid tribute to actress Joyce Grenfell in a live act on stage; featuring some songs, monologues and tales associated with Grenfell.
After that was a usual staple of Talking Pictures TV, the ‘Footage Detectives’; featuring a few rare short films and adverts from the last century.
After that was a usual staple of Talking Pictures TV, the ‘Footage Detectives’; featuring a few rare short films and adverts from the last century.
Jimmy Cricket appeared on the stage with his comedic skills; followed by a session with the Goon Show Preservation Society (@goonshow.org), who presented us with a rarely seen episode of the puppet series ‘The Telegoons’; strange but amusing.
October 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Jimmy Cricket appeared on the stage with his comedic skills; followed by a session with the Goon Show Preservation Society (@goonshow.org), who presented us with a rarely seen episode of the puppet series ‘The Telegoons’; strange but amusing.
Perhaps the highlight of the day was the appearance of three of the Nolan sisters; them being Anne, Denise and Maureen.
They were interviewed about their lives as singers, and they were even prompted to sing a verse from ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’.
They were interviewed about their lives as singers, and they were even prompted to sing a verse from ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’.
October 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Perhaps the highlight of the day was the appearance of three of the Nolan sisters; them being Anne, Denise and Maureen.
They were interviewed about their lives as singers, and they were even prompted to sing a verse from ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’.
They were interviewed about their lives as singers, and they were even prompted to sing a verse from ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’.
Bernie Clifton then made a solo appearance on stage, as he did in previous TPTV festivals, and he sure is keeping it up!
Afterwards, actress Julie Peasgood was interviewed about her life and career by the hosts.
Afterwards, actress Julie Peasgood was interviewed about her life and career by the hosts.
October 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Bernie Clifton then made a solo appearance on stage, as he did in previous TPTV festivals, and he sure is keeping it up!
Afterwards, actress Julie Peasgood was interviewed about her life and career by the hosts.
Afterwards, actress Julie Peasgood was interviewed about her life and career by the hosts.
Anita Harris was interviewed by Mike Read; and after performing with a few more songs; Bernie Clifton hopped in with a surprises for Anita.
The two had appeared in ‘Last Laugh in Vegas’ a few years ago; so they enjoyed a happy reunion!
The two had appeared in ‘Last Laugh in Vegas’ a few years ago; so they enjoyed a happy reunion!
October 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Anita Harris was interviewed by Mike Read; and after performing with a few more songs; Bernie Clifton hopped in with a surprises for Anita.
The two had appeared in ‘Last Laugh in Vegas’ a few years ago; so they enjoyed a happy reunion!
The two had appeared in ‘Last Laugh in Vegas’ a few years ago; so they enjoyed a happy reunion!
A good day out at this weekend’s Talking Pictures TV (@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social) roadshow at Hebden Bridge Picture House.
Lovely to see Anita Harris perform live on stage after seeing her at previous festivals, so grand!
Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read were acting as hosts; but that’s not all…
Lovely to see Anita Harris perform live on stage after seeing her at previous festivals, so grand!
Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read were acting as hosts; but that’s not all…
October 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A good day out at this weekend’s Talking Pictures TV (@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social) roadshow at Hebden Bridge Picture House.
Lovely to see Anita Harris perform live on stage after seeing her at previous festivals, so grand!
Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read were acting as hosts; but that’s not all…
Lovely to see Anita Harris perform live on stage after seeing her at previous festivals, so grand!
Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read were acting as hosts; but that’s not all…
I was there and I found it fascinating!
September 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I was there and I found it fascinating!
Spent some time at Skerne Bridge car park in Darlington to spectate the 200th anniversary run by a replica of ‘Locomotion’ over the bridge; soon followed by a walk around Hopetown Darlington; my second visit there since January.
#Railway200 #SDR200
#Railway200 #SDR200
September 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Spent some time at Skerne Bridge car park in Darlington to spectate the 200th anniversary run by a replica of ‘Locomotion’ over the bridge; soon followed by a walk around Hopetown Darlington; my second visit there since January.
#Railway200 #SDR200
#Railway200 #SDR200
200 years since the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
Here is the working replica of ‘Locomotion’ approaching Skerne Bridge in Darlington; a scene reminiscent of that date.
#Railway200 #SDR200
Here is the working replica of ‘Locomotion’ approaching Skerne Bridge in Darlington; a scene reminiscent of that date.
#Railway200 #SDR200
September 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
200 years since the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
Here is the working replica of ‘Locomotion’ approaching Skerne Bridge in Darlington; a scene reminiscent of that date.
#Railway200 #SDR200
Here is the working replica of ‘Locomotion’ approaching Skerne Bridge in Darlington; a scene reminiscent of that date.
#Railway200 #SDR200
Great to see 80097 up and running at the East Lancashire Railway again after 3 years.
August 31, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Great to see 80097 up and running at the East Lancashire Railway again after 3 years.
Over a good hour was spent this midday at Southeastern’s Open Day at Ashford Train Maintainence Centre.
Good to see two steam locos (Clan Line and Stepney) on display alongside a fair variety of modern locos and multiple units.
Good to see two steam locos (Clan Line and Stepney) on display alongside a fair variety of modern locos and multiple units.
August 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Over a good hour was spent this midday at Southeastern’s Open Day at Ashford Train Maintainence Centre.
Good to see two steam locos (Clan Line and Stepney) on display alongside a fair variety of modern locos and multiple units.
Good to see two steam locos (Clan Line and Stepney) on display alongside a fair variety of modern locos and multiple units.