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Archive TV viewer, writer, pint drinker: time you enjoy wasting is not wasted 🏳️‍🌈 “general excellent taste” “incredibly good company” “very nice” 📺 http://visualmutterings.com ⏪️ https://backintimefortv.co.uk 🐤@MrsSimonTemplar

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Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · Aug 5

New blog. There’s a new series of Callan - and a new Hunter. So what will Callan make of him, and can we trust a Soviet defector?

I take a look at the first episode of series 2 of Callan: Red Knight, White Knight.

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Red Knight, White Knight | Callan Review

Callan returns to the Section to meet a new Hunter and an old friend in Red Knight, White Knight, the first episode of Series 2.

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Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 5h

Despite the large red flashing warning light as mine gets low, I still consider it an accomplishment if I remember to charge it before it completely runs out.

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Andrew Orton @andreworton.bsky.social · 10h

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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Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 6h

You are very much on the right wavelength.

Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 12h

Fingers crossed it’s March 2020…

Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 13h

Guys I have not done actual in-depth definitive research on this because I’m not actually writing a piece about “Phwoar” (spellings vary), but I do appreciate the replies helping us identify potential earlier popular culture uses.

Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 13h

Interesting. I’m looking at series 2 of Callan, filmed 1968, broadcast 1969. Definitely feels like a natural development.

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Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 13h

The 60s TV occurrence I was looking at used “Cor!” in the script, though it’s pronounced more like “Cwoar!” on screen. I suspect earlier Carry Ons also used “Cor!” and this gradually developed into “Phwoar!” Accents and emphasis choices all changing it.

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Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 14h

Unexpected rabbit hole today is discovering that "Phwoar!" was first recorded by the dictionary in 1976, and 1972's Carry On Matron may be its first film appearance.

I thought I'd found an earlier 60s TV use, but it seems "Phwoar!" is firmly a 70s phenomenon.

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Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 16h

It would not give me a plain version and that was the least worst option.

Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 1d

A good night’s sleep will make all the difference!

Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 1d

Blimey Jeff! How stressful and frustrating. I hope it all goes smoothly now she’s in the best place.

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Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 1d

You’ve just reminded me to book the December event in Derby.

Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 1d

I’m very glad.

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Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 1d

Will wave from one of the first few rows 😎

a man and woman are sitting in front of a sign that says " hello my good fellow "

ALT: a man and woman are sitting in front of a sign that says " hello my good fellow "

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Hannah Cooper @hannahcooper.bsky.social · 1d

What five events defined your childhood?

- Moving house (coerced by the LIE that we’d be able to take my clown wallpaper)
- My dad handing me Five On A Treasure Island
- Sitting down with Doctor Who ‘Rose’
- Finding my dad’s Led Zeppelin II tape
- Stepping out, then running back in a closet

Jon Dear @accordingtojond.bsky.social · 1d

What gave events defined your childhood?

All in the same year (1992):

- My dad leaving.
- The death of my grandparents.
- Bailiffs coming to repossess my home.
- My mother’s breakdown.
- Seeing Ghostwatch on transmission.

Probably should have kept this lighter.

Jules Gray @julesgray.bsky.social · 1d

What five events defined your childhood?

Playing Dead Man's Fall on Colin's lawn in the Summer of '76
School holidays with both grandmas
Record shopping in Manchester
First kiss (teeth-clashing incident)
Falling down a band and breaking my arm during an elastic band fight