@heraldofcreation.bsky.social
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Just signed off the page proofs for SHADOW OF MADNESS, the next Cesare Aldo historical thriller coming 9th July (pre-order here:
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/shad...)
Reply with a number between 1 and 358, and I'll share a non-spoilery sentence or two from the corresponding page here!
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/shad...)
Reply with a number between 1 and 358, and I'll share a non-spoilery sentence or two from the corresponding page here!
February 2, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Just signed off the page proofs for SHADOW OF MADNESS, the next Cesare Aldo historical thriller coming 9th July (pre-order here:
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/shad...)
Reply with a number between 1 and 358, and I'll share a non-spoilery sentence or two from the corresponding page here!
bertsbooks.co.uk/product/shad...)
Reply with a number between 1 and 358, and I'll share a non-spoilery sentence or two from the corresponding page here!
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ON THIS DAY... In 1982, Kinda was first broadcast on BBC1.
Originally broadcast from 1st - 9th February 1982.
Ratings: Episode One: 8.4M. Episode Two: 9.4M. Episode Three: 8.5M. Episode Four: 8.9M.
Art by Lee Johnson 🎨
#DoctorWho
Originally broadcast from 1st - 9th February 1982.
Ratings: Episode One: 8.4M. Episode Two: 9.4M. Episode Three: 8.5M. Episode Four: 8.9M.
Art by Lee Johnson 🎨
#DoctorWho
February 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
ON THIS DAY... In 1982, Kinda was first broadcast on BBC1.
Originally broadcast from 1st - 9th February 1982.
Ratings: Episode One: 8.4M. Episode Two: 9.4M. Episode Three: 8.5M. Episode Four: 8.9M.
Art by Lee Johnson 🎨
#DoctorWho
Originally broadcast from 1st - 9th February 1982.
Ratings: Episode One: 8.4M. Episode Two: 9.4M. Episode Three: 8.5M. Episode Four: 8.9M.
Art by Lee Johnson 🎨
#DoctorWho
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OTD 1983: #DoctorWho Mawdryn Undead
The Temptation of Turlough Trilogy opens…
A haunted Brigadier
The rotting opulence of a space Flying Dutchman crewed by cursed upside-down vampires (craving another’s life not to extend but to end their own)
And a glorious Paddy Kingsland score
The Temptation of Turlough Trilogy opens…
A haunted Brigadier
The rotting opulence of a space Flying Dutchman crewed by cursed upside-down vampires (craving another’s life not to extend but to end their own)
And a glorious Paddy Kingsland score
February 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM
OTD 1983: #DoctorWho Mawdryn Undead
The Temptation of Turlough Trilogy opens…
A haunted Brigadier
The rotting opulence of a space Flying Dutchman crewed by cursed upside-down vampires (craving another’s life not to extend but to end their own)
And a glorious Paddy Kingsland score
The Temptation of Turlough Trilogy opens…
A haunted Brigadier
The rotting opulence of a space Flying Dutchman crewed by cursed upside-down vampires (craving another’s life not to extend but to end their own)
And a glorious Paddy Kingsland score
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The President of the United States is compromised. It is time for Congress to act. Now!
February 2, 2026 at 2:32 AM
The President of the United States is compromised. It is time for Congress to act. Now!
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Thanks to @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social for inviting me onto their new ship, The Witness, as part of their campaign to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
Industrial fishing and offshore drilling are destroying our marine ecosystems.
Protect our oceans!
Industrial fishing and offshore drilling are destroying our marine ecosystems.
Protect our oceans!
February 2, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Thanks to @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social for inviting me onto their new ship, The Witness, as part of their campaign to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
Industrial fishing and offshore drilling are destroying our marine ecosystems.
Protect our oceans!
Industrial fishing and offshore drilling are destroying our marine ecosystems.
Protect our oceans!
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Trumptonshire Architecture - a quick critical tour of every building seen in Camberwick Green, Trumpton and Chigley.
timworthington.org/2022/06/09/t...
timworthington.org/2022/06/09/t...
Trumptonshire Architecture
An only very slightly academic study of the houses, buildings, shops, sheds, walls, windmills and cider presses that appeared in Camberwick Green, Trumpton and Chigley.
timworthington.org
February 2, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Trumptonshire Architecture - a quick critical tour of every building seen in Camberwick Green, Trumpton and Chigley.
timworthington.org/2022/06/09/t...
timworthington.org/2022/06/09/t...
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Happy #NationalHedgehogDay 🥺
This little Egyptian faience model of a hedgehog is from a tomb at Abydos, and was made around 1,500–1,300 BCE.
Hedgehogs had a favourable reputation in ancient Egypt, and were often seen as a symbol of rebirth and renewal of life.
This little Egyptian faience model of a hedgehog is from a tomb at Abydos, and was made around 1,500–1,300 BCE.
Hedgehogs had a favourable reputation in ancient Egypt, and were often seen as a symbol of rebirth and renewal of life.
February 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Happy #NationalHedgehogDay 🥺
This little Egyptian faience model of a hedgehog is from a tomb at Abydos, and was made around 1,500–1,300 BCE.
Hedgehogs had a favourable reputation in ancient Egypt, and were often seen as a symbol of rebirth and renewal of life.
This little Egyptian faience model of a hedgehog is from a tomb at Abydos, and was made around 1,500–1,300 BCE.
Hedgehogs had a favourable reputation in ancient Egypt, and were often seen as a symbol of rebirth and renewal of life.
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Big Up to Billie Eilish at The Grammys “No one is illegal on Stolen Land”… 🙏🏽👍🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽😎
February 2, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Big Up to Billie Eilish at The Grammys “No one is illegal on Stolen Land”… 🙏🏽👍🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽😎
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Thanks. I had never read in order before which was what inspired this project. It has positive and negative points. You do get to see great character arcs but can get frustrated by some problems too.
February 2, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Thanks. I had never read in order before which was what inspired this project. It has positive and negative points. You do get to see great character arcs but can get frustrated by some problems too.
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But overall there is always so much there, even the bottom ones on my list that don't work for me, the writers are often trying to push in new directions. As you say, so very rich
February 2, 2026 at 9:13 AM
But overall there is always so much there, even the bottom ones on my list that don't work for me, the writers are often trying to push in new directions. As you say, so very rich
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Brian May and Roger Taylor reflect on 50 years of 'A Night At The Opera' and the bold decision to release "Bohemian Rhapsody" as a single. The anniversary vinyl reissue is available now. zurl.co/uPQAD
February 1, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Brian May and Roger Taylor reflect on 50 years of 'A Night At The Opera' and the bold decision to release "Bohemian Rhapsody" as a single. The anniversary vinyl reissue is available now. zurl.co/uPQAD
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I Hope Mandelson has resigned from House of Lords too
I don't want that grifter still at his trough with subsidised drinks & restaurants plus £380 per day
I don't want that grifter still at his trough with subsidised drinks & restaurants plus £380 per day
February 1, 2026 at 10:26 PM
I Hope Mandelson has resigned from House of Lords too
I don't want that grifter still at his trough with subsidised drinks & restaurants plus £380 per day
I don't want that grifter still at his trough with subsidised drinks & restaurants plus £380 per day
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OTD 1982: #DoctorWho Kinda
For me, one of the Fifth Doctor’s two defining stories for his two opposing poles – Arthouse and Macho.
Guess which?
Wheel turns, civilisations arise, wheel turns, civilisations fall
The Dark Places of the Inside unleash suffering, delusion and death
For me, one of the Fifth Doctor’s two defining stories for his two opposing poles – Arthouse and Macho.
Guess which?
Wheel turns, civilisations arise, wheel turns, civilisations fall
The Dark Places of the Inside unleash suffering, delusion and death
February 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
OTD 1982: #DoctorWho Kinda
For me, one of the Fifth Doctor’s two defining stories for his two opposing poles – Arthouse and Macho.
Guess which?
Wheel turns, civilisations arise, wheel turns, civilisations fall
The Dark Places of the Inside unleash suffering, delusion and death
For me, one of the Fifth Doctor’s two defining stories for his two opposing poles – Arthouse and Macho.
Guess which?
Wheel turns, civilisations arise, wheel turns, civilisations fall
The Dark Places of the Inside unleash suffering, delusion and death
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29. Millennial Rites - Craig Hinton:
I love the cosmic level and imagination involved in this tale, along with exploring this era of Who we didn't get to see on TV. It does get wrapped up in a bit too much continuity but still one I often go back to.
I love the cosmic level and imagination involved in this tale, along with exploring this era of Who we didn't get to see on TV. It does get wrapped up in a bit too much continuity but still one I often go back to.
February 1, 2026 at 10:34 PM
29. Millennial Rites - Craig Hinton:
I love the cosmic level and imagination involved in this tale, along with exploring this era of Who we didn't get to see on TV. It does get wrapped up in a bit too much continuity but still one I often go back to.
I love the cosmic level and imagination involved in this tale, along with exploring this era of Who we didn't get to see on TV. It does get wrapped up in a bit too much continuity but still one I often go back to.
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After my reread, here is my ranking of the 87 entries I consider to be part of the Virgin Doctor Who continuity (the 61 VNAs plus 14 of VMAs, comics and some other material I feel relates somewhat to overall arc).
As always my opinions are my own and super subjective.
As always my opinions are my own and super subjective.
February 1, 2026 at 6:57 PM
After my reread, here is my ranking of the 87 entries I consider to be part of the Virgin Doctor Who continuity (the 61 VNAs plus 14 of VMAs, comics and some other material I feel relates somewhat to overall arc).
As always my opinions are my own and super subjective.
As always my opinions are my own and super subjective.
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Muriel Spark, born 1 February 1918.
February 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Muriel Spark, born 1 February 1918.
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#NowPlaying on Sam’s 80s
For: @sbuma.bsky.social
Genesis - Silver Rainbow
#Sams80s @madwaspradiomwr.bsky.social
madwaspradio.com #MadWaspRadio
The very best in advert free music – accept no substitutes!!
For: @sbuma.bsky.social
Genesis - Silver Rainbow
#Sams80s @madwaspradiomwr.bsky.social
madwaspradio.com #MadWaspRadio
The very best in advert free music – accept no substitutes!!
February 1, 2026 at 6:04 PM
#NowPlaying on Sam’s 80s
For: @sbuma.bsky.social
Genesis - Silver Rainbow
#Sams80s @madwaspradiomwr.bsky.social
madwaspradio.com #MadWaspRadio
The very best in advert free music – accept no substitutes!!
For: @sbuma.bsky.social
Genesis - Silver Rainbow
#Sams80s @madwaspradiomwr.bsky.social
madwaspradio.com #MadWaspRadio
The very best in advert free music – accept no substitutes!!
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Kate Bush - This Woman's Work - Official Music Video
YouTube video by KateBushMusic
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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Film and TV adaptations of @brandonsanderson.com's Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series apparently set to be made by Apple TV... 👀
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
#SFF
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
#SFF
Brandon Sanderson’s Literary Fantasy Universe ‘Cosmere’ Picked Up by Apple TV (Exclusive)
It's an unprecedented deal for the author, whose 'Mistborn' series and 'The Stormlight Archive' are being eyed for film and television adaptation, respectively.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Film and TV adaptations of @brandonsanderson.com's Mistborn and Stormlight Archive series apparently set to be made by Apple TV... 👀
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
#SFF
www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
#SFF
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An excellent look at how Doctor Who burst into the 80s and my favourite season ever.
What are you waiting for? Give it a read before the entropy gets you!
What are you waiting for? Give it a read before the entropy gets you!
New! It's 1980, and Doctor Who's new producer has some big ideas for big changes... but are they necessarily changes for the better?
timworthington.org/2026/01/28/i...
timworthington.org/2026/01/28/i...
It’s Still A Police Box, Why Hasn’t It Changed? Part Nineteen – Everything Starts With An E-Space
It’s 1980, and Doctor Who’s new producer has some big ideas for big changes – and nobody can ever quite work out whether they were changes for the better or not…
timworthington.org
January 29, 2026 at 9:04 AM
An excellent look at how Doctor Who burst into the 80s and my favourite season ever.
What are you waiting for? Give it a read before the entropy gets you!
What are you waiting for? Give it a read before the entropy gets you!
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Idea for a reality show: BRITPOP DEMON HUNTERS where Jarvis Cocker tracks down members of Sleeper with a stake.
January 28, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Idea for a reality show: BRITPOP DEMON HUNTERS where Jarvis Cocker tracks down members of Sleeper with a stake.
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On this 10th anniversary year of the Brexit referendum why not consider joining @europeanmovement.co.uk
The largest pro-EU organisation in the UK with almost 27000 members and dozens of local groups all over the UK that you can get involved with
#StrongerTogether
Together we can
The largest pro-EU organisation in the UK with almost 27000 members and dozens of local groups all over the UK that you can get involved with
#StrongerTogether
Together we can
So close to 27,000 members of @europeanmovement.co.uk!
Make sure you’re part of the community.
👉👉 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership
Make sure you’re part of the community.
👉👉 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership
January 28, 2026 at 10:09 AM
On this 10th anniversary year of the Brexit referendum why not consider joining @europeanmovement.co.uk
The largest pro-EU organisation in the UK with almost 27000 members and dozens of local groups all over the UK that you can get involved with
#StrongerTogether
Together we can
The largest pro-EU organisation in the UK with almost 27000 members and dozens of local groups all over the UK that you can get involved with
#StrongerTogether
Together we can
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Holy moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
January 28, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Holy moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The UK Govt has quietly published - without announcement - the Joint Intelligence Committee/DEFRA report it suppressed last October. They tried to sneak it out in the midst of crisis. Read and share:
“Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse & National Security.”
(link below)
The UK Govt has quietly published - without announcement - the Joint Intelligence Committee/DEFRA report it suppressed last October. They tried to sneak it out in the midst of crisis. Read and share:
“Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse & National Security.”
(link below)
January 20, 2026 at 6:05 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
The UK Govt has quietly published - without announcement - the Joint Intelligence Committee/DEFRA report it suppressed last October. They tried to sneak it out in the midst of crisis. Read and share:
“Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse & National Security.”
(link below)
The UK Govt has quietly published - without announcement - the Joint Intelligence Committee/DEFRA report it suppressed last October. They tried to sneak it out in the midst of crisis. Read and share:
“Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse & National Security.”
(link below)