The talk of this hidden planet which was supposed to collide with us and end the world on Saturday bought to mind the 1966 Doctor Who story "The Tenth Planet". This story is notable for two reasons: 1. It introduces the second most iconic Doctor Who monster: the Cybermen, and 2. It features the first change of … Continue reading Mondas Returns (we apologise but the Tenth Planet is delayed again due to bridge maintenance in Alpha Centurai)
Thursday Popped into the Looking Glass for post work drink. Nice light Mild on tap. Started scribbling notes for last three episodes as deadline is looming. Decided enough is enough and head home. Annie walks in, haven't seen her for a while. Exchanged pleasantries and return home. Cook myself dinner and look at my note … Continue reading Interlewd
Visceral That is a term often banded about when talking about the Doctor Who screenplays written and/or script edited by Robert Holmes. Often his stories would involve some kind of body horror inflicted upon a character. The Ark in Space (1975) has the character of Lazar (nicknamed Noah) infected by the larvee of a alien … Continue reading The Holmes House of Horror
Situation Vacant: An opportunity has opened up for a retired volunteer, preferably ex-military or ex-schoolmaster, to join duo of retired gentleman. The position requires leadership and discipline as well as a good level of physical fitness. A strong tolerance to obnoxious odours is advised but not required. Local knowledge of the era and contemporary history … Continue reading A Foggy Day on the Yorkshire Dales
https://youtu.be/3cs-oYo51Jc "Good afternoon noon sir," beamed the waiter. "Have you made a reservation?" "Indeed I have, the name Kesten Grenville." Grenville said coldly. The waiter checked his list and located the name on the list. "Oh yes sir, I see you are booked in for afternoon tea. Your guest has already arrived and is seated." … Continue reading Time for Tea
"Good morning miss," said the shopkeeper with a warm friendly smile as the young dark haired girl entered the shop. "Morning Bob," said the girl. "How are we today?" "Well I'm ok," answered Bob as he topped up a jar with assorted colours of win gums. "I am not too sure the others." "I beg your … Continue reading The Woollen Mills of Your Mind
"Your always in such a hurry these days," sighed Sarah. "You weren't like this even when you were on the wards." "Things change," replied Liz wistfully stirring her tea. "It can't be healthy for you being constantly on the go. You barely have any down time, it'll come back and bite you in the arse." "Well perhaps … Continue reading Dash
This is my Local: It is the Cock Hotel on the Hollyhead Road in Wellington. The Pub is a 17th Century Coaching in and has frequently been voted CAMRA Pub of the Year in both Local and National competitions having 8 handpulls, 7 ales and one still cider, plus a selection of premium Lagers and … Continue reading The Local
"And if it weren't for you meddling kids, I'd have got away with it." -Various characters in Scooby Doo. One of my pet peeves is people meddling with my stuff. Please stop it, it's disrespectful and your are disrupting my system. If something needs to be moved at least have the common courtesy to tell me this when you do … Continue reading Daily Prompt: Meddle
Mrs A stood at the front of the class room next to Mr Higgins, the art teacher who seemed to have ignored a line in student-teacher etiquette by allowing his students to address him informally as Bill, she smiled as the gaggle of students were filed into their seats and unpacked their satchels and they … Continue reading Double Award
