Andrew T. Smith
@andrewtsmith.bsky.social
Writer, filmmaker – Nebula-75, Century 21 Films, Mulgrave Audio, Summer Winos
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Need a special gift for the classic TV fan in your life? From in-depth histories to initimate biographies, we've got it covered! Check out our range of books at tenacrebooks.co.uk, and here's a rundown of some our great titles…
December 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Need a special gift for the classic TV fan in your life? From in-depth histories to initimate biographies, we've got it covered! Check out our range of books at tenacrebooks.co.uk, and here's a rundown of some our great titles…
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🧵 It's almost a joke. Entshittification by
@pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy
- I order the book, but it doesn't ship for weeks, despite being 'In Stock'. The expected delivery date is changed to May 26, even though the book is still allegedly 'In Stock'.
- It suddenly arrives. The postman doesn't...
@pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy
- I order the book, but it doesn't ship for weeks, despite being 'In Stock'. The expected delivery date is changed to May 26, even though the book is still allegedly 'In Stock'.
- It suddenly arrives. The postman doesn't...
December 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🧵 It's almost a joke. Entshittification by
@pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy
- I order the book, but it doesn't ship for weeks, despite being 'In Stock'. The expected delivery date is changed to May 26, even though the book is still allegedly 'In Stock'.
- It suddenly arrives. The postman doesn't...
@pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy
- I order the book, but it doesn't ship for weeks, despite being 'In Stock'. The expected delivery date is changed to May 26, even though the book is still allegedly 'In Stock'.
- It suddenly arrives. The postman doesn't...
RIP to the great Stanley Baxter at the age of 99. 'Upstage Downstage', his take on 'Upstairs Downstairs', remains one of the most finely observed and performed parodies I have ever seen... "Scollops, to you!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLq1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLq1...
Stanley Baxter - Upstage Downstage, Upstairs Downstairs
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December 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
RIP to the great Stanley Baxter at the age of 99. 'Upstage Downstage', his take on 'Upstairs Downstairs', remains one of the most finely observed and performed parodies I have ever seen... "Scollops, to you!"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLq1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLq1...
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🚨 We've just received a bumper crop of reprints, just in time for Christmas. Biddy Baxter, Totally Tasteless: The Life of John Nathan-Turner, The Quatermass Experiment, Pull to Open and Maximum Power! are all now back in stock. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🚨 We've just received a bumper crop of reprints, just in time for Christmas. Biddy Baxter, Totally Tasteless: The Life of John Nathan-Turner, The Quatermass Experiment, Pull to Open and Maximum Power! are all now back in stock. Order now from tenacrebooks.co.uk
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Had a lovely few hours with @bobfischer.bsky.social , the @mulgraveaudio.bsky.social crew and the beautiful Sandra Kerr in Who Ray in Stockton. Picked up a signed LP of Patchwuff, which I strongly recommend you purchase right away (also available as digital download).
Bob, Patchwuff merch please.
Bob, Patchwuff merch please.
December 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Had a lovely few hours with @bobfischer.bsky.social , the @mulgraveaudio.bsky.social crew and the beautiful Sandra Kerr in Who Ray in Stockton. Picked up a signed LP of Patchwuff, which I strongly recommend you purchase right away (also available as digital download).
Bob, Patchwuff merch please.
Bob, Patchwuff merch please.
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Mulgraves Assemble! L-R: @andrewtsmith.bsky.social, Ethan Warren, Sandra Kerr (with Patchwuff), Aja Dodd,
@andreworton.bsky.social and @bobfischer.bsky.social. Thanks to all who came to yesterday's Patchwuff launch at the Who-Ray shop, and to @pinkpopple.bsky.social for the brilliant pic.
@andreworton.bsky.social and @bobfischer.bsky.social. Thanks to all who came to yesterday's Patchwuff launch at the Who-Ray shop, and to @pinkpopple.bsky.social for the brilliant pic.
December 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Mulgraves Assemble! L-R: @andrewtsmith.bsky.social, Ethan Warren, Sandra Kerr (with Patchwuff), Aja Dodd,
@andreworton.bsky.social and @bobfischer.bsky.social. Thanks to all who came to yesterday's Patchwuff launch at the Who-Ray shop, and to @pinkpopple.bsky.social for the brilliant pic.
@andreworton.bsky.social and @bobfischer.bsky.social. Thanks to all who came to yesterday's Patchwuff launch at the Who-Ray shop, and to @pinkpopple.bsky.social for the brilliant pic.
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Patchwuff has been networking all week with his London media friends, but he's just setting off for the Who-Ray shop in Stockton! Come and join us all at 2pm tomorrow for our free Christmas meet-up?
December 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Patchwuff has been networking all week with his London media friends, but he's just setting off for the Who-Ray shop in Stockton! Come and join us all at 2pm tomorrow for our free Christmas meet-up?
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Fantastic eve at the BFI celebrating the launch of Richard Marson's new book Box of Delights from @tenacrebooks.bsky.social. Hosted by @sophiealdred.bsky.social with guests incl Jeremy Swan, Siri O'Neal & Clive Doig, all of whom provided laughs & the occasional gasp with their colourful anecdotes!😊
December 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Fantastic eve at the BFI celebrating the launch of Richard Marson's new book Box of Delights from @tenacrebooks.bsky.social. Hosted by @sophiealdred.bsky.social with guests incl Jeremy Swan, Siri O'Neal & Clive Doig, all of whom provided laughs & the occasional gasp with their colourful anecdotes!😊
The 'Last of the Summer Wine' episode "Concerto For Solo Bicycle" premiered on 5/12/93 and I'd like to take this moment to sing the praises of Edie's lady's circle. They ruled 90s Wine with an iron fist and provided many memorable visual moments along the way #OTD #ClarkeADay
December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The 'Last of the Summer Wine' episode "Concerto For Solo Bicycle" premiered on 5/12/93 and I'd like to take this moment to sing the praises of Edie's lady's circle. They ruled 90s Wine with an iron fist and provided many memorable visual moments along the way #OTD #ClarkeADay
#OTD in history (4/12) there were no premieres of Roy Clarke productions, making it impossible to do a proper #ClarkeADay post. December is a leaner month than most, with 4 blank spots across 31 days, but to make up for this he surely must have set some sort of record for writing Christmas specials!
December 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
#OTD in history (4/12) there were no premieres of Roy Clarke productions, making it impossible to do a proper #ClarkeADay post. December is a leaner month than most, with 4 blank spots across 31 days, but to make up for this he surely must have set some sort of record for writing Christmas specials!
Compo's sap rose and he met his match in the form of the fabulous Liz Smith in the 'Last fo the Summer Wine' episode "Spring Fever", first screened on 3/12/73 #ClarkeADay
December 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Compo's sap rose and he met his match in the form of the fabulous Liz Smith in the 'Last fo the Summer Wine' episode "Spring Fever", first screened on 3/12/73 #ClarkeADay
I missed yesterday's #ClarkeADay, but the 3rd of December is fortunately one of these rare days for which there is no corresponding historical broadcast date. So nurrr.
December 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I missed yesterday's #ClarkeADay, but the 3rd of December is fortunately one of these rare days for which there is no corresponding historical broadcast date. So nurrr.
On 1/12/97, Ashley (James Fleet) faced off against the terrifying but sozzled Ursula (Julia Deakin) in the fourth episode of Roy Clarke's serialised sitcom 'Spark' #OTD #ClarkeADay
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
On 1/12/97, Ashley (James Fleet) faced off against the terrifying but sozzled Ursula (Julia Deakin) in the fourth episode of Roy Clarke's serialised sitcom 'Spark' #OTD #ClarkeADay
The Summer Wine trio got dark in "Flower Power Cut", first broadcast on 30/11/77. This is the sort of Roy Clarke scene I adore – Low key, honest, contemplative. And is it just me or does Sallis almost break when Bill Owen moves in towards the coffin? #ClarkeADay
December 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Summer Wine trio got dark in "Flower Power Cut", first broadcast on 30/11/77. This is the sort of Roy Clarke scene I adore – Low key, honest, contemplative. And is it just me or does Sallis almost break when Bill Owen moves in towards the coffin? #ClarkeADay
Catching up after a busy weekend. The Black Widow took to two wheel in the 'Still Open All Hours' episode "Hobbies and Pastimes", first screened on 29/11/19 #ClarkeADay
December 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Catching up after a busy weekend. The Black Widow took to two wheel in the 'Still Open All Hours' episode "Hobbies and Pastimes", first screened on 29/11/19 #ClarkeADay
On 28/11/93, Compo, Clegg, and Foggy were "Springing Smiler" from the clutches of Nora Batty in 'Last of the Summer Wine #ClarkeADay #OTD
November 28, 2025 at 1:45 PM
On 28/11/93, Compo, Clegg, and Foggy were "Springing Smiler" from the clutches of Nora Batty in 'Last of the Summer Wine #ClarkeADay #OTD
The pilot for Roy Clarke's 'The Clairvoyant' premiered on 27/11/84. More episodes of the sitcom – starring
Roy Kinnear as a used car salesman who believes he has psychic powers – would follow in 1986. #OTD #ClarkeADay
Roy Kinnear as a used car salesman who believes he has psychic powers – would follow in 1986. #OTD #ClarkeADay
November 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The pilot for Roy Clarke's 'The Clairvoyant' premiered on 27/11/84. More episodes of the sitcom – starring
Roy Kinnear as a used car salesman who believes he has psychic powers – would follow in 1986. #OTD #ClarkeADay
Roy Kinnear as a used car salesman who believes he has psychic powers – would follow in 1986. #OTD #ClarkeADay
"Daisy's Toyboy" made an impression in 'Keeping Up Appearances' on 26/11/90 #OTD #ClarkeADay
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"Daisy's Toyboy" made an impression in 'Keeping Up Appearances' on 26/11/90 #OTD #ClarkeADay
#OTD in 1984 – 25/11/84 – a sketch featuring the 'Last of the Summer Wine' trio was broadcast as part of 'The Royal Variety Performance'. It has been recorded at Victoria Palace Theatre on the 19th. It's an odd beast – like the opening to an episode that never was #ClarkeADay
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
#OTD in 1984 – 25/11/84 – a sketch featuring the 'Last of the Summer Wine' trio was broadcast as part of 'The Royal Variety Performance'. It has been recorded at Victoria Palace Theatre on the 19th. It's an odd beast – like the opening to an episode that never was #ClarkeADay
A delightfully dark 'Keeping Up Appearances' mini-episode screened as part of 'Children in Need' on 24/11/96 and made a big impression on many who saw it that night and would be unable to do so for decades! #ClarkeADay
November 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
A delightfully dark 'Keeping Up Appearances' mini-episode screened as part of 'Children in Need' on 24/11/96 and made a big impression on many who saw it that night and would be unable to do so for decades! #ClarkeADay
Panto season comes early in "Jubilee", an episode of 'Last of the Summer Wine' first screened on 23/11/77 #ClarkeADay
November 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Panto season comes early in "Jubilee", an episode of 'Last of the Summer Wine' first screened on 23/11/77 #ClarkeADay
One of Brian Wilde's second Foggy era highlights can be found in "Ordeal By Trousers", first broadcast on 22/11/92 #ClarkeADay
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
One of Brian Wilde's second Foggy era highlights can be found in "Ordeal By Trousers", first broadcast on 22/11/92 #ClarkeADay
November 21st 1993 is a day that will live in infamy. This one episode ensured that 'Last of the Summer Wine' would forever be remembered by many as that show where old people go down hills in baths. "Stop That Bath" can't take all the credit – Vic and Bob have to share blame as well #ClarkeADay
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
November 21st 1993 is a day that will live in infamy. This one episode ensured that 'Last of the Summer Wine' would forever be remembered by many as that show where old people go down hills in baths. "Stop That Bath" can't take all the credit – Vic and Bob have to share blame as well #ClarkeADay
The 20/11/88 saw the dawning of "The Day of the Welsh Ferret" in 'Last of the Summer Wine' #ClarkeADay
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The 20/11/88 saw the dawning of "The Day of the Welsh Ferret" in 'Last of the Summer Wine' #ClarkeADay
On 19/11/90, Hyacinth was let loose in "The Charity Shop" in 'Keeping Up Appearances' #ClarkeADay
November 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
On 19/11/90, Hyacinth was let loose in "The Charity Shop" in 'Keeping Up Appearances' #ClarkeADay