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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 22m

Remembering Terence Verity who died on this day in 1967. Verity was the art director of films including "School for Scoundrels" and the architect who designed Charnock Richard, the first service station to open on the M6. artandhue.com/cars

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 2h

On this day in 1963, the issue of American Vogue featuring the iconic Nancy Kwan bob by Vidal Sassoon was published. The 60s icon redefined fashion with her Vidal Sassoon bob & Quant wardrobe for the 1963 film "The Wild Affair". artandhue.com/kwan

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 3h

On the Film4 channel at 4.35pm, it's the classic film "Roman Holiday" starring Audrey Hepburn & Gregory Peck. artandhue.com/audrey
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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 4h

It's "I Love Lucy" day in honour of the iconic actress Lucille Ball. artandhue.com/movie-map

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 6h

In November 1965, Forton Services at Bailrigg, Lancaster, was opened with the stylish Pennine Tower, now Grade-II listed. artandhue.com/cars

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 7h

With Black History Month in the UK this October, Art & Hue takes a look at pioneering Black icons who made their mark & created history in the process. artandhue.com/black-history-month

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 8h

Featuring the effortlessly elegant Purdey (with her trend-setting hairstyle), Art & Hue's new collection of The New Avengers pop art is available in 3 sizes and many colour options, exclusively available from artandhue.com/newavengers

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 22h

Grab your brolly, polish your karate skills, and let The New Avengers add 70s style & fun to your home. Discover the new pop art prints, exclusively available at artandhue.com

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 16d

NEW! Art & Hue presents The New Avengers 🌂 🔫

Step back into the stylish world of 1970s espionage with Art & Hue's new pop art collection, in collaboration with @studiocanal.co.uk, to celebrate the iconic trio of Steed, Purdey & Gambit from the cult spy show.

artandhue.com/newavengers

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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

Grab your brolly, polish your karate skills, and let The New Avengers add 70s style & fun to your home. Discover the new pop art prints, exclusively available at artandhue.com

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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 23h

Remembering Lillian Gish & Pert Kelton on their birthdays, the American actresses were born on this day in 1893 & 1907 respectively. artandhue.com/movie-map

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 1971, the British horror film "Fright", starring Susan George, Honor Blackman, Ian Bannen, Dennis Waterman & John Gregson, premiered at the Studio One cinema in London. It's on British Screen Classics (Virgin 450|LG 1118|Samsung 4929|Pluto) at 6.09pm tonight. artandhue.com/leading

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

King James II was born on this day in 1633. artandhue.com/tudors

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 1971, cult Hammer horror film "Blood from the Mummy's Tomb", starring Valerie Leon, opened at the New Victoria Cinema in London. artandhue.com/valerie-leon

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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

Happy birthday to Steve Coogan! The multi-talented award-winning actor, writer, and stand-up is 60 today. artandhue.com/comedy-queens

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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 1988, "A Fish Called Wanda" starring John Cleese, and directed by Ealing veteran Charles Crichton, was released in British cinemas. artandhue.com/funny

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

60 years ago today in 1965, The Avengers episode "The Cybernauts" aired on British television for the first time. artandhue.com/theavengers

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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

At 1.37pm this afternoon on the British Screen Classics channel (Virgin 450|LG 1118|Samsung 4929|Pluto), Gracie Fields stars in the 1934 comedy drama "Love, Life & Laughter", filmed at Ealing Studios. artandhue.com/funny

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

Happy birthday to Cliff Richard! Sir Cliff is 85 today. artandhue.com/cliff

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

Remembering the charming, funny & debonair Sir Roger Moore on his birthday, born on this day in 1927. artandhue.com/spies

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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

Grab your brolly, polish your karate skills, and let The New Avengers add 70s style & fun to your home. Discover the new pop art prints, exclusively available at artandhue.com

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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 1d

Bring Steed’s unshakable calm, Purdey’s poise & Gambit’s cheeky charm to your walls with Art & Hue's new collection of stylish pop art inspired by The New Avengers, an official collaboration with STUDIOCANAL Vintage Classics, exclusively available at artandhue.com/newavengers

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 16d

NEW! Art & Hue presents The New Avengers 🌂 🔫

Step back into the stylish world of 1970s espionage with Art & Hue's new pop art collection, in collaboration with @studiocanal.co.uk, to celebrate the iconic trio of Steed, Purdey & Gambit from the cult spy show.

artandhue.com/newavengers

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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 2d

Bring Steed’s unshakable calm, Purdey’s poise & Gambit’s cheeky charm to your walls with Art & Hue's new collection of stylish pop art inspired by The New Avengers, an official collaboration with @studiocanal.co.uk, exclusively available at artandhue.com/newavengers

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Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 2d

Remembering Robert Walker on his birthday, the American actor was born on this day in 1918. artandhue.com/movie-map

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 2d

At 6.28pm this evening on the British Screen Classics channel (Virgin 450|LG 1118|Samsung 4929|Pluto), it's the Brit noir crime film "The Frightened City" starring a pre-Bond Sean Connery, John Gregson, & Herbert Lom. artandhue.com/noir

Art & Hue @artandhue.bsky.social · 2d

On this day in 1977, The New Avengers episode "Trap" premiered on British TV on Thames & Granada. artandhue.com/newavengers