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Squarials

There’s a whole book about the rise and fall of British Satellite Broadcasting called Dished!, by Peter Chipindale and Suzanne Franks. It’s a fascinating tale, and I often revisit it. This time I have done so via old newspaper clippings.

October 12, 2022
They Watched Ghostwatch

The myths that have grown up around Ghostwatch speak both to the excellent execution of the show, as well as to word of mouth and folk memory. So I thought I’d have a quick, cursory look at the newspaper coverage that was being printed at the time. The show was clearly part of the Screen…

July 29, 2022
Aldwych Tube Station

Here’s a nice little primer video for Aldwych Tube Station. You may recognise it from TV productions, and as a film location.

March 28, 2022
Rik’s First Movie And TV Appearances

Eye Of The Needle is a spy thriller from 1981, starring Donald Sutherland, written by Stanley Mann, based on the novel by Ken Follett, and directed by Richard Marquand, who would later go on to direct Return Of The Jedi. It’s also notable for the first appearance on the big screen by Rik Mayall. And…

March 7, 2022
Comedian Trailer

I still think this is one of the best trailers ever made.

March 1, 2022

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Proctology: A Bottom Examination

For a long time now I’ve been wanting to write an old-fashioned programme guide. One you can hold in your hand and thumb through, make notes on, spill coffee on. So I did. Proctology: A Bottom Examination is my deep dive into Bottom, the hit BBC Two sitcom starring Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson. That’s…

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Re-Casting Keanu

Keanu Reeves is 56. That makes him eight years older than Clive Dunn was when he was first cast in Dad’s Army. But don’t panic, Clive Dunn was always playing much older characters than his own age. Keanu Reeves is 56. That makes him seven years older than Stephanie Cole was when she was first…