Phillip Tipton
@mrphilliptipton.bsky.social
Eurovision, Linguistics, trains, maps, TV history.
Sean in Classic Corrie explains Eurovision to the Rovers crowd.
October 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Sean in Classic Corrie explains Eurovision to the Rovers crowd.
Bonsoir, fans!
October 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Bonsoir, fans!
Fascinating thesis here by Chris Brady looking at the phenomenon of the 'Northern Fun Pub' 1973-1993 and its mainstreaming of queer culture. It seems that Disco Tango, the 1979 Danish Eurovision entry by Tommy Seebach, was apparently the most popular 'tambourine song' in the pubs all over the North.
October 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Fascinating thesis here by Chris Brady looking at the phenomenon of the 'Northern Fun Pub' 1973-1993 and its mainstreaming of queer culture. It seems that Disco Tango, the 1979 Danish Eurovision entry by Tommy Seebach, was apparently the most popular 'tambourine song' in the pubs all over the North.
Teddy on her pouffe throne, surrounded by her favourite cardboard boxes.
October 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Teddy on her pouffe throne, surrounded by her favourite cardboard boxes.
Today I learned that Frédéric Etherlinck, singer of the very unsuccessful 1995 Belgian Eurovision entry, is the host of the Belgian 'Traitors' franchise.
September 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Today I learned that Frédéric Etherlinck, singer of the very unsuccessful 1995 Belgian Eurovision entry, is the host of the Belgian 'Traitors' franchise.
Just found an academic account of the iconic 'PALS?!! PALS?!!' scene on Coronation Street and it's delicious.
September 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Just found an academic account of the iconic 'PALS?!! PALS?!!' scene on Coronation Street and it's delicious.
Yes, those of us who like watermelon are a lively bunch.
September 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Yes, those of us who like watermelon are a lively bunch.
Induction Week has started.
September 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Induction Week has started.
This is one of the most remarkable things I've ever read.
August 26, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This is one of the most remarkable things I've ever read.
Interesting change from the front-page thumbnail to the substantive article itself. One for the media language scholars.
August 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Interesting change from the front-page thumbnail to the substantive article itself. One for the media language scholars.
My 1st ever family holiday abroad in 1996 (to Benidorm). In fact, 96 was the year I first left these islands. March saw a Latin (yes, in a St Helens comp!) school trip to Rome/Pompeii, and then French trip Paris in May. Perhaps no surprise that my original uni plans were to study French and Italian
July 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
My 1st ever family holiday abroad in 1996 (to Benidorm). In fact, 96 was the year I first left these islands. March saw a Latin (yes, in a St Helens comp!) school trip to Rome/Pompeii, and then French trip Paris in May. Perhaps no surprise that my original uni plans were to study French and Italian
Sitting in my air conditioned car for some respite.
July 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Sitting in my air conditioned car for some respite.
Teddy relaxing.
July 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Teddy relaxing.
Is there a more perfect song?
June 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Is there a more perfect song?
RIP Colin Berry
April 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
RIP Colin Berry
The huns have made it to Madeira!
April 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The huns have made it to Madeira!
Une soirée luxembourgoise tout seul.
February 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Une soirée luxembourgoise tout seul.
Bridge St, Manchester.
January 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Bridge St, Manchester.