Helen Randle 💙💛
@helenrandle.bsky.social
Television archivist. Will talk too much about Doctor Who and Blue Peter.
Enjoys comedy, drinking tea and eating cake. Occasional beekeeper.
Enjoys comedy, drinking tea and eating cake. Occasional beekeeper.
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A Criminal Practice, a comic play by Terrance Dicks first broadcast on 5 July 1967, is being repeated on Radio 4 Extra today at 3pm and 9pm; afterwards, it’ll be available on BBC Sounds - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 Extra - Hidden Treasures, A Criminal Practice by Terrance Dicks
Idealistic Matthew Larrabie joins his uncle's firm of solicitors.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 1:29 PM
A Criminal Practice, a comic play by Terrance Dicks first broadcast on 5 July 1967, is being repeated on Radio 4 Extra today at 3pm and 9pm; afterwards, it’ll be available on BBC Sounds - www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
I wonder if the Egyptian hippos were an influence for the famous Walsall hippo?
February 8, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I wonder if the Egyptian hippos were an influence for the famous Walsall hippo?
Loving all the #SuperbOwl posts today 🦉
February 8, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Loving all the #SuperbOwl posts today 🦉
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This is only related in a sideways manner, but: the story of any small slice of humanity is the story of humanity, just boiled down and distilled. So:
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
the Epstein files are really devastating because they remind me of how many girls and women miss out on professional opportunities, mentorship and careers because of how many powerful, rich and influential men only view girls and women — and interactions with them — through the lens of sex
February 5, 2026 at 8:58 PM
This is only related in a sideways manner, but: the story of any small slice of humanity is the story of humanity, just boiled down and distilled. So:
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
In 2020, we had a lot of conversations about harassment at SF/F conventions, and Isaac Asimov came up several times.
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Back in stock! Give them a share to help them find them happy homes.
My two most popular #DoctorWho pins of 2025 are back in stock (limited run only).
Etsy: proudscience.etsy.com
My store: www.jamiebgall.co.uk/shop
My two most popular #DoctorWho pins of 2025 are back in stock (limited run only).
Etsy: proudscience.etsy.com
My store: www.jamiebgall.co.uk/shop
February 5, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Back in stock! Give them a share to help them find them happy homes.
My two most popular #DoctorWho pins of 2025 are back in stock (limited run only).
Etsy: proudscience.etsy.com
My store: www.jamiebgall.co.uk/shop
My two most popular #DoctorWho pins of 2025 are back in stock (limited run only).
Etsy: proudscience.etsy.com
My store: www.jamiebgall.co.uk/shop
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you don't say? at some point we're going to acknowledge what every study ever on this subject has said, right? right? www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
Trans athletes may not have fitness advantage in women’s sport, landmark study finds
Findings suggest physical performance in trans women converges toward that of cis women over time
www.independent.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
you don't say? at some point we're going to acknowledge what every study ever on this subject has said, right? right? www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
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We're looking to capture experiences of what it means to be queer in the UK today! To do that we're collecting day diaries for 12th February. It doesn't matter what you get up to, or how you record it, we'd love to have it!🧵 (1/4) #LGBTplusHM #lgbthm26
In 1982, inspired by the work of MO the National Lesbian and Gay survey began, it sought to capture what everyday life was like for queer people living in the UK. For our latest open call we're continuing the work of NLGS and asking what does it mean to be queer every day?
#lgbtqhistory
#lgbtqhistory
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We're looking to capture experiences of what it means to be queer in the UK today! To do that we're collecting day diaries for 12th February. It doesn't matter what you get up to, or how you record it, we'd love to have it!🧵 (1/4) #LGBTplusHM #lgbthm26
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Reminder that "jaywalking" was literally made up by american car manufacturers to shift the blame for accidents from drivers to pedestrians. "Jay" was a slang term meaning "idiot" or "rube".
“Jaywalking is permitted in London. In 1966, the police tried to crack down on it, but gave up after three months.”
People walk and cycle on roads by right, people drive under licence.
Jaywalking is not a thing in English law and Waymo must not change that.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
People walk and cycle on roads by right, people drive under licence.
Jaywalking is not a thing in English law and Waymo must not change that.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Self-driving taxis are coming to London – should we be worried? | Jack Stilgoe
Waymo’s cars were first rolled out in San Francisco, but the English capital’s old roads, pelican crossings and jaywalkers may pose issues for AI, says science and technology professor Jack Stilgoe
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Reminder that "jaywalking" was literally made up by american car manufacturers to shift the blame for accidents from drivers to pedestrians. "Jay" was a slang term meaning "idiot" or "rube".
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Friendly reminder American Samoans & Puerto Ricans are disenfranchised from voting in the US even though they were colonized as American „territories“, Puerto Ricans have citizenship (Bad Bunny is American!), American Samoans don‘t. They have their own governments, nevertheless this is an injustice.
February 3, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Friendly reminder American Samoans & Puerto Ricans are disenfranchised from voting in the US even though they were colonized as American „territories“, Puerto Ricans have citizenship (Bad Bunny is American!), American Samoans don‘t. They have their own governments, nevertheless this is an injustice.
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Our annual New Comedy Writing competition is back, with three fantastic judges! Find out how to enter to be in with a chance of a cash prize and to have your work read by Holly Walsh, Andy Hamilton and Lucy Lumsden at davidnobbsmemorialtrust.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Our annual New Comedy Writing competition is back, with three fantastic judges! Find out how to enter to be in with a chance of a cash prize and to have your work read by Holly Walsh, Andy Hamilton and Lucy Lumsden at davidnobbsmemorialtrust.org.uk
If you've never seen this film I highly recommend giving it a watch.
Not least to see Thora Hird taking on the Nazis!
Not least to see Thora Hird taking on the Nazis!
Classic wartime drama directed by #AlbertoCavalcanti with a stellar cast!
WENT THE DAY WELL? (1942) 4:35pm #LeslieBanks #MervynJohns #BasilSydney #ThoraHird war #TPTVsubtitles
WENT THE DAY WELL? (1942) 4:35pm #LeslieBanks #MervynJohns #BasilSydney #ThoraHird war #TPTVsubtitles
January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM
If you've never seen this film I highly recommend giving it a watch.
Not least to see Thora Hird taking on the Nazis!
Not least to see Thora Hird taking on the Nazis!
I think of this book every morning when I'm cooking my porridge
Ladybird book in the Spotlight
The Magic Porridge Pot (1971)
Artist: Robert Lumley
The Magic Porridge Pot (1971)
Artist: Robert Lumley
January 29, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I think of this book every morning when I'm cooking my porridge
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Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
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🚨 This should alarm everyone.
The #UK has lost measles elimination status — not because vaccines failed, but because vaccination rates fell.
The US is on track to lose it too.
#Measles is highly contagious, dangerous, and vaccine-preventable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The #UK has lost measles elimination status — not because vaccines failed, but because vaccination rates fell.
The US is on track to lose it too.
#Measles is highly contagious, dangerous, and vaccine-preventable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
UK loses measles elimination status
Decision made after outbreaks in 2024, when there were nearly 3,000 cases in England and Wales.
www.bbc.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:54 PM
🚨 This should alarm everyone.
The #UK has lost measles elimination status — not because vaccines failed, but because vaccination rates fell.
The US is on track to lose it too.
#Measles is highly contagious, dangerous, and vaccine-preventable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The #UK has lost measles elimination status — not because vaccines failed, but because vaccination rates fell.
The US is on track to lose it too.
#Measles is highly contagious, dangerous, and vaccine-preventable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Our current exhibition marks the 600th anniversary of the library! Tracing the history of the original library, it features medieval manuscripts, early printed books & Elizabethan historians. Also takes a look at the current Guildhall Library founded in 1824.
Open Mon-Thurs 10-4. Free! No booking!
Open Mon-Thurs 10-4. Free! No booking!
January 26, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Our current exhibition marks the 600th anniversary of the library! Tracing the history of the original library, it features medieval manuscripts, early printed books & Elizabethan historians. Also takes a look at the current Guildhall Library founded in 1824.
Open Mon-Thurs 10-4. Free! No booking!
Open Mon-Thurs 10-4. Free! No booking!
If you haven't already
I suggest turning off video auto-play today. Go to profile, settings, content/media and make sure the toggle is pushed left.
January 24, 2026 at 5:25 PM
If you haven't already
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I found a petition to ban smart glasses in public spaces that needs a bit of a boost, if anyone else feels strongly about this: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Ban the use of smart glasses with recording capability in public spaces
We ask the Government to ban smart glasses with cameras in public spaces. We believe they allow secret filming, and undermine privacy, safety and the public’s right to know when they’re being recorded...
petition.parliament.uk
January 24, 2026 at 9:04 AM
I found a petition to ban smart glasses in public spaces that needs a bit of a boost, if anyone else feels strongly about this: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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The story of lesbian couple, Anna Gurney & Sarah-Maria Buxton who lived in Overstrand, Norfolk in the early 19th century who were local philanthropists are told with other stories at the Millennium Library, Norwich. 👇
Archive reveals hidden stories of Queer Norfolk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Archive reveals hidden stories of Queer Norfolk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Archive reveals hidden stories of Queer Norfolk
Figures such as Barbara Ross and Anna Gurney were ahead of their time, says archivist Adam Baker.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 7:50 AM
The story of lesbian couple, Anna Gurney & Sarah-Maria Buxton who lived in Overstrand, Norfolk in the early 19th century who were local philanthropists are told with other stories at the Millennium Library, Norwich. 👇
Archive reveals hidden stories of Queer Norfolk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Archive reveals hidden stories of Queer Norfolk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Also, if you borrow an author's book from a library in the UK, that author gets more than 12 pence per loan in Public Lending Rights. Any author can earn up to £6,600 per year this way.
For context: I published my 15th book last year. The advance I received for it was considerably less than £6,600.
For context: I published my 15th book last year. The advance I received for it was considerably less than £6,600.
Someone said to me, "I'm sorry but I got your book from a library." Nobody should ever apologise for that. You read my book! That's brilliant! I grew up hanging out in libraries and the idea of a world without them fills me with dread. Without libraries, authors, like readers, will only suffer.
January 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Also, if you borrow an author's book from a library in the UK, that author gets more than 12 pence per loan in Public Lending Rights. Any author can earn up to £6,600 per year this way.
For context: I published my 15th book last year. The advance I received for it was considerably less than £6,600.
For context: I published my 15th book last year. The advance I received for it was considerably less than £6,600.
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Something for History of TV Fans tonight on BBC4
It’s 100 years ago John Logie Baird first invented Television
They are Repeats, but well worth watching - or recording if you’re old like me :-)
It’s 100 years ago John Logie Baird first invented Television
They are Repeats, but well worth watching - or recording if you’re old like me :-)
January 20, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Something for History of TV Fans tonight on BBC4
It’s 100 years ago John Logie Baird first invented Television
They are Repeats, but well worth watching - or recording if you’re old like me :-)
It’s 100 years ago John Logie Baird first invented Television
They are Repeats, but well worth watching - or recording if you’re old like me :-)
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We're looking for a Level 3 Library, Information and Archives Services Assistant Apprentice to join the @newsukarchives.bsky.social team.
Details here: www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/41...
Please share with anyone who might be interested.
Details here: www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/41...
Please share with anyone who might be interested.
News Archives Apprentice | News UK
News Archives Apprentice
Length: 24 month FTC
Start Date: March 2026
Location: Rainham, Essex (Easter Industrial Park, Ferry Lane)
Your Team: The News UK archives can lay c...
www.newscareers.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 11:24 AM
We're looking for a Level 3 Library, Information and Archives Services Assistant Apprentice to join the @newsukarchives.bsky.social team.
Details here: www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/41...
Please share with anyone who might be interested.
Details here: www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/41...
Please share with anyone who might be interested.