Joe Cushnan
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Writes. Reads. "Sometimes words can serve me well and sometimes words can go to hell......" (Harry Chapin)
Much coverage of Chris Rea's death seems to suggest he only made one record.
December 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Much coverage of Chris Rea's death seems to suggest he only made one record.
Lovely programme on Sky Arts. Judi Dench and Ken Branagh chatting away.
December 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Lovely programme on Sky Arts. Judi Dench and Ken Branagh chatting away.
Stephen Boyd. www.amazon.co.uk/Stephen-Boyd...
December 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Stephen Boyd. www.amazon.co.uk/Stephen-Boyd...
RIP Chris Rea. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
Chris Rea: Driving Home for Christmas singer dies aged 74
A statement from his wife and two children says he
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December 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
RIP Chris Rea. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
One of my older blog pieces - It's a Wonderful Life - An Old Friend droppedthemoon.blogspot.com/search?q=It%...
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December 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
One of my older blog pieces - It's a Wonderful Life - An Old Friend droppedthemoon.blogspot.com/search?q=It%...
I've got number 5!
I'm doing one of those end of year quizzes. Stuck on identifying these two chaps. Anyone?
December 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I've got number 5!
I'm doing one of those end of year quizzes. Stuck on identifying these two chaps. Anyone?
December 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I'm doing one of those end of year quizzes. Stuck on identifying these two chaps. Anyone?
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The last Late Show (with Mickey Bradley) before Christmas bursts from your device tonight at 10.04pm on BBC Radio Ulster with music from Laptop, Low Harness, Staple Singers, Simon Love, Little Anthony and much, much more. Join in here at: @mickeyundertone.bsky.social Merry Christmas from me! X
December 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The last Late Show (with Mickey Bradley) before Christmas bursts from your device tonight at 10.04pm on BBC Radio Ulster with music from Laptop, Low Harness, Staple Singers, Simon Love, Little Anthony and much, much more. Join in here at: @mickeyundertone.bsky.social Merry Christmas from me! X
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Sports Personality of the Year and The Royal Variety Performance used to be must-see TV. Now consigned to the yawn bin.
December 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Sports Personality of the Year and The Royal Variety Performance used to be must-see TV. Now consigned to the yawn bin.
Congratulations.
And that’s a wrap on recording the audiobook of #FewAndFarBetween. I learnt loads over the last few days like segue isn’t pronounced seeg and it’s amazing the way one of your characters can miraculously change names in the final chapter and nobody will notice. Off to sit in a dark room quietly.
December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Congratulations.
Deary me. edition.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
Kennedy Center board votes to rename it ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ | CNN Politics
The board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted Thursday to rename the facility after both the former president and President Donald Trump.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Deary me. edition.cnn.com/2025/12/18/p...
In the January 2026 issue of Infinity magazine, I have a feature on Z Cars.
December 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In the January 2026 issue of Infinity magazine, I have a feature on Z Cars.
In the December issue of Infinity magazine, I have a feature on Dick Van Dyke.
December 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
In the December issue of Infinity magazine, I have a feature on Dick Van Dyke.
Such a great film and cast.
Hiding in plain sight is getting into a 'habit' for the...
⛪ CROOKS IN CLOISTERS (1964) 9am #RonaldFraser #BarbaraWindsor #GregoireAslan #BernardCribbins #MelvynHayes #DavyKaye #WilfridBrambell comedy #TPTVsubtitles
⛪ CROOKS IN CLOISTERS (1964) 9am #RonaldFraser #BarbaraWindsor #GregoireAslan #BernardCribbins #MelvynHayes #DavyKaye #WilfridBrambell comedy #TPTVsubtitles
December 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Such a great film and cast.
Sending your poetry and fiction to publishers who say 'unable to pay currently' is a disgrace and insult. And, further, holding onto unpaid work for months while it's awaiting judgement, is exasperating. Not no more, Pilgrim. No sir!
December 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Sending your poetry and fiction to publishers who say 'unable to pay currently' is a disgrace and insult. And, further, holding onto unpaid work for months while it's awaiting judgement, is exasperating. Not no more, Pilgrim. No sir!
I recently discovered a magazine called Infinity. It majors on sci-fi and tv/movie nostalgia. Latest issue features my profile of Dick Van Dyke. Next issue features my profile of Z Cars. Their pictorial presentations enhancing my words are fab. #qwerty
December 17, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I recently discovered a magazine called Infinity. It majors on sci-fi and tv/movie nostalgia. Latest issue features my profile of Dick Van Dyke. Next issue features my profile of Z Cars. Their pictorial presentations enhancing my words are fab. #qwerty
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December 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Guardian obituary - Raul Malo, singer/songwriter, The Mavericks. Gone way too soon. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d....
Raul Malo obituary
Singer and songwriter whose hits with his band the Mavericks included the gloriously cheerful Dance the Night Away
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December 17, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Guardian obituary - Raul Malo, singer/songwriter, The Mavericks. Gone way too soon. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d....
My God! Missed this. Mavericks singer Raul Malo died earlier this month at 60. Very sad. RIP. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzrk...
All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down
YouTube video by The Mavericks - Topic
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December 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
My God! Missed this. Mavericks singer Raul Malo died earlier this month at 60. Very sad. RIP. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzrk...
RIP Joe Ely. One of the great singer/songwriters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NpD...
Joe Ely - She Never Spoke Spanish To Me - International Country Festival 1978 • TopPop
YouTube video by TopPop
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December 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
RIP Joe Ely. One of the great singer/songwriters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NpD...
If you want a bit of class on a Sunday evening, here's @johnnytoal.bsky.social on BBC Radio Ulster www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radio Ulster - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to Radio Ulster on BBC Sounds
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December 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
If you want a bit of class on a Sunday evening, here's @johnnytoal.bsky.social on BBC Radio Ulster www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Listening to today's Desert Island Discs, featuring Lee Child. I didn't know his father was from Belfast
December 14, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Listening to today's Desert Island Discs, featuring Lee Child. I didn't know his father was from Belfast
Watching Clooney’s Jay Kelly. Much hype. However, underwhelming. Not Clooney’s best.
December 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Watching Clooney’s Jay Kelly. Much hype. However, underwhelming. Not Clooney’s best.
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