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Festival of Fantastic Films Manchester – The unique annual celebration of horror, SF and fantasy in films, TV and books

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 3d

I should mention that the Manchester Festival of Fantastic Films (which I’m
Involved with) takes place in two Friday’s time. Guests include James Swanton, Dominic Brunt and Virginia Wetherall. We’ve talks, book launches, performances and much more. fantastic-films.uk

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🚨This is urgent🚨 Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to make. The EHRC, a regulator mired in controversy over anti-trans views, has sent a new draft Code of Prac...

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 3d

A great afternoon. Just what retirement should be. Lots of laughs and giggles!

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 4d

Time to write to your MP and make your feelings known. If Labour push the ban through it will be a huge vote loser for them. actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...

Scrap the Bathroom Ban

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James Swanton @jamescswanton.bsky.social · Sep 15

A reminder that tickets are now available for all my Halloween and Christmas shows at London's Dickens Museum! Choose from THE SIGNAL-MAN & THE TRIAL FOR MURDER, THE HAUNTED MAN and the immortal CHRISTMAS CAROL before they sell out: dickensmuseum.com/blogs/all-ev...

Graphic for THE SIGNAL-MAN & THE TRIAL FOR MURDER: a man in undertaker's weeds disappearing into a black void.

Graphic for THE HAUNTED MAN: a semi-transparent man in Victorian dress against a starry sky.

Graphic for A CHRISTMAS CAROL: a leonine door knocker on a maroon background.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Sep 14

A few Mancunians on my feed have said the same! @lioneltwigg.bsky.social

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Sep 14

No heating on but blanket wrapped around my delicate form as well.

Peter Fleming's Dismally Ill-Prepared TV Pub Quiz

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Sep 9

Let’s go for Nathan Ballingrud and North American Lake Monsters.

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Sep 7

Fans of archive TV may be interested in this tonight. See you there? wegottickets.com/event/673651 @xsmalarkey.com

The retired BBC children’s pioneer puts you through your paces, with fearsome rounds on beloved TV memories best forgotten (mainly his). Which celebrity actually vandalised the Blue Peter Garden in 1...

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Emergency Broadcast System

YouTube video by Frasier - Best Sitcom Ever

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Sep 6

Happy birthday, Frank. Enjoy your crumble! x

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Aug 28

I’m so sorry for your loss. I only knew John from his social media postings. He seemed a lovely man.

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Aug 18

This will be good.

XS Malarkey Comedy Club @xsmalarkey.com · Aug 18

And while we're at it, it's time to dust off your Blue Peter Annual (and burn your Magpie one): we've just released tickets for Peter Fleming's Dismally Ill-Prepared TV Pub Quiz, from @nottomburgess.bsky.social. Sunday 7th September, at regular XS prices! wegottickets.com/event/673651

Open letter BBC Written Archives - August 2025

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Ian Greaves @greavesian.bsky.social · Aug 18

Calling historians and researchers. The BBC Written Archives Centre has changed its access rules without consultation. This means an end to proper independent research into the BBC's rich history. 178 have already signed the open letter. Please join the campaign here:

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Join the campaign to protect the future of independent research at the BBC Written Archives Centre The following text is an open letter expressing the concern of historians and researchers about chan...

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Aug 4

I held my breath on a number of occasions.

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Aug 1

I’m the same. I love horror films but my go to music is folk or classical. Metal does nothing for me.

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Jul 21

I was listening at home via headphones. I could have sworn I heard the walkie-talkies twice during the Sibelius. Great performance though.

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Jul 14

“This place gives me the creeps.”

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Jul 14

Tivoli Nights!

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Jul 11

I fail to understand how Chope is allowed to filibuster and not even speak to the bill in question.

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Jul 11

He’s doing it again now.

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Jul 10

Don’t look now has just started on BBC4, the opening sequence is among the most dazzling in cinema history. I never tire of watching it. Christie’s scream at the climax of the scene is utterly chilling.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Jul 7

I am up to page 112 of HORROR MOVIE by @paultremblay.bsky.social . I am unnerved and disturbed in equal measure. ‘I can’t go on. I’ll go on.’

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy anniversary, both!

Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · Jun 15

Oh yes, same here. I don’t comfort watch Doctor Who any more (that’s for classic horror), but I would always want a few stories on my shelves just in case.