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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 7m

That must have been such a great atmosphere. Was it late at night and did you see or feel anything ghostly?

Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 14m

I love stories about theatre and music hall. I always used to read up on the history of theatres, and I love the stories they might hold within their walls. Wonderful subject, and even better if it’s spooky.

www.history.co.uk/articles/hau...

7 haunted theatres from around the UK

The theatre world is steeped in history and superstition - one of which is that the sighting of a theatre ghost during dress rehearsals is said to signify a successful production

www.history.co.uk

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 5h

In Antigua it costs £2.00 for a cheese and onion pie, in Jamaica it'll cost £2.50, but in Barbados it's £4.00!
These are pie rates of the Caribbean.

😁 I will get my coat 🧥

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 5h

Happy Birthday to Katy Manning 😀🎂🎉

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 1d

Lovely @helenrandle.bsky.social interviewing Mark Strickson a few years ago.

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 1d

Jackanory - The Hobbit (12th October 1979). Jan Francis, Bernard Cribbins, Maurice Denham and David Wood conclude the tale of The Hobbit.

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 1d

Oh goodness, how beautiful.

Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 1d

Happy #Stunday! Another photo from our amazing tour of Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah with @navajotoursusa.com. Truly the most surreal place I've been.

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#ArtYear

An alien-like hoodoo with holes in it rises above weird rock formations under a dramatic stormy sky

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Nick Abadzis @nickabadzis.bsky.social · 1d

If you like THIS, you might like…
#BookSky #TV #TVhistory #UKTV

Cover of Anna Home’s 1993 book on British children’s television, Into the Box of Delights.

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Andrew Orton @andreworton.bsky.social · 1d

The death of multi-camera TV: a thread. I know most of you will know the technical parts of this (and may have read it in the other place) but bear with me. 1/ 🧵

A shot from the studio rehearsal of Doctor Who: The Daleks' Master Plan episode 'Volcano', showing several actors ont he TARDIS set, with various video cameras around the scene.

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 1d

Completing multiple acting courses over the last 5 years or so has brought me joy. Acting has always been a passion of mine, but I never had the courage to act on stage. However, audio acting is brilliant and I forget my nerves.
I loved it, and thanks to those who encouraged me.

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 1d

I think that acting is responding to others in a natural way and feeling that moment you are in. Just my thoughts on it and I love that feeling of wanting people to believe in you.
I enjoy it so much and it’s wonderful creating a story with other people 😀

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Barnaby Edwards @barnabyedwards.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s painting from my Brave New Worlds exhibition:

METROPOLIS (1927)

(acrylic & gold paint on oil paper)

To take a closer look (or to buy the original painting) follow this link:

barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...

#Metropolis #FritzLang #BrigitteHelm #TheaVonHarbou

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 1d

I loved watching Miriam Margolyes on the behind the scenes clip. She physically performs Meep whilst recording the voice and she is so good. It’s brilliant to watch her work, and the performance comes to life so magically.

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 1d

“The idea behind a kaleidoscope is that it's a structure that's filled with broken bits and pieces, and somehow if you can look through them, you still see something beautiful. And I feel like we are all that way a little bit.”

Sara Bareilles, We Are All Broken And Beautiful

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 1d

Step with care and great tact
And remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act
Just never forget to be dexterous and deft
And never mix up your right foot with your left.

Dr. Seuss

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 2d

He seemed to have that magic formula that made a great Panto. It had everything and it was a joy to watch them each year.

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 2d

I will start watching it soon. I was intrigued, and it does look good. The title alone drew me in.

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 2d

I used to love going to David Wood Pantos when I was little. He is great and I still remember how much he did for children’s theatre.

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 2d

I have pondered over it and saw a few trailers. It looks interesting and a little like Lost?

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Barnaby Edwards @barnabyedwards.bsky.social · 5d

Today’s painting from my Brave New Worlds exhibition:

PLANET OF THE APES (1968)

(acrylic on oil paper)

To take a closer look (or to buy the original painting) follow this link:

barnabyedwards.co.uk/brave-new-wo...

#PlanetoftheApes #CharltonHeston #KimHunter #PierreBoulle

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Dan Barratt @dandalek.bsky.social · 8d

Great little film about the BBC's The #Tripods at 40.

Tripodscast @tripodscast.bsky.social · 13d

@charliefrancis.bsky.social has made a brilliant short film covering the #Tripods TV series, the @tripods40.bsky.social event, and talks with fans about their love of the show, and Chris Jones' wonderful book, 'All For Nothing?'
youtu.be/ALSIxu-YqSc?...

When The Tripods Came Back

YouTube video by SciFiAssassin

youtu.be

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 2d

I hope that you feel a bit better soon 😀

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 3d

The first episode of The Return of Shelley was broadcast on this day in 1988. Hywel Bennett reprised his role as James Shelley, joined by new regulars Caroline Langrishe and Andrew Castell.

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Barnaby Edwards @barnabyedwards.bsky.social · 3d

Ooh! I'm in this. (And I took that photo.) It's very good - the story, I mean, not necessarily the photo. Although...

Big Finish Insider @bigfinish.bsky.social · 4d

ANNEKE WILLS RETURNS! 🦜 Polly's coming back to Doctor Who. Click https://bgfn.sh/willsback to read all about The First Doctor Adventures: Beware the City of Illusions, due for release in March 2026.

Anneke Wills and Nicholas Briggs in the recording studio.

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Jenny @bluebox99.bsky.social · 3d

It is a great photo!

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