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Ian Hoey

@ianjhoey.bsky.social
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Sometime radio reviewer, writer, Q&A host & stranger in the crowd. Author of 'I'm Eighteen and School's Out: How the Journey Between Two Rock Anthems Took the Alice Cooper Group from Obscurity to International Infamy'.

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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Come along and hear me blether about all things Highlander!
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
One of the most important events in the entire history of television.
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
My next book project is a second volume of Rainbow Connections, interviews with people who worked with Jim Henson, including one chap who worked on the Muppet Show pilot but whose online credits miss that fact out. Volume One is available via my shop: ko-fi.com/s/dc4389b02c
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Rainbow Connections: Volume One: Meeting the People Who Brought Jim Henson’s Vision to Life - paperback - Jonathan Melville's Ko-fi Shop
*Signed and dedicated by the author. Delivery available to UK addresses.* Behind-the-scenes interviews with Jim Henson collaborators reveal what it w...
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Celebrate 40 years of Highlander in Inverness at 50 year old prices, just 73p a ticket! I’ll be introducing the film and signing copies of my new book on Saturday 5th September at 7pm. eden-court.co.uk/event/highla...
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
EIFF finishes tomorrow night with a well-made and very moving documentary, Bel, that is sure to stay with you for a long time afterwards. If you were in any way tempted to go along and see this, and maybe even if you weren't, I'd say do it. It deserves a big audience. www.edfilmfest.org/film/bel/
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BEL - Edinburgh International Film Festival
A raw tribute celebrating the late Scottish-Kenyan singer and songwriter Beldina Odenyo. Revealing the fierce talent and struggles that shaped Bel’s short yet defiant life. Bel may be gone, but her st...
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
With the release of The Art & Making of Highlander just a few weeks away, I’m offering signed copies + exclusive bookplates to UK readers via my shop, and bookplates for those overseas due to high postage/import fees, etc.
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The Art & Making of Highlander (pre-order) - Jonathan Melville's Ko-fi Shop
PLEASE NOTE: This is a pre-order. The book will be released 1st September, 2026, and copies sent by the author via Royal Mail to UK addresses soon aft...
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
The legendary Klaus Nomi performing the best 'eclipse' song. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmLk...
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Klaus Nomi - Total Eclipse 1981 Live Video HD
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
As the 40th anniversary of Highlander’s UK release approaches on 29th August, the hardback of my 1st book on the film, A Kind of Magic, is still available signed with a free booklet and now with a poster of @benmorrisillo.bsky.social’s cover! www.polarispublishing.com/book/a-kind-...
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Took in my first show of the Fringe this year and it was a very good one indeed. 'Adam Riches: The Critic's Way' has already sold out most of the run, but catch it if you like fairly intense character comedy with plenty of laughs.
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
If you can make it to Eden Court cinema in Inverness on 5th September, I’ll be signing copies of the new Highlander book before and after a screening of the film. Tickets are just 73p as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations!
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Highlander | Eden Court
They are an immortal race of warriors. A unique breed of men who can die only by being decapitated with a sword. Fated to duel down the ages to a distant t
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Fantastic people. Tremendous band. Excellent books. #DebbieHarry #ChrisStein #ClemBurke
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Andy Arthur💃🏰⚓🦌 Threadinburgh 🧵 @threadinburgh.scot · 06/07/2026
The La Scala and the Classic were different guises of the same cinema. A remarkable survivor, a recent planning application for this long-vacant building… threadinburgh.scot/2026/07/06/the-s…
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The Sally Army, the “Scabby Lala” and X-Rated in the City: the thread about the La Scala Electric Theatre
The La Scala and the Classic were different guises of the same cinema. A remarkable survivor, a recent planning application for this long-vacant building provides an excuse to reflect on its surprisingly long, interesting history: at times pioneering, at times pious and at times seedy.
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Happy Highlander 4K Day! The new box set is out, stuffed with goodies including a new 100-page booklet of essays and my 84-page deep dive into an early draft of the screenplay. There’s also a mini version of my Art & Making Of book (out in September) and an audio commentary on the disc itself. ⚔️
A look inside the new StudioCanal box set, including the shiny cover featuring a large image of the Kurgan alongside Ramirez and MacLeod, plus mini book and a ‘Script to Screen - In Search of Lost Scenes and Forgotten Immortals’ booklet
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Great to see the compliments surrounding the 11th anniversary of Dennis Dunaway's truly excellent memoir. Here it is with two more recent books on his band that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. (Yes, I wrote one of them, but I still enjoyed reading it. Otherwise, why bother putting it together? 😁)
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Ross Maclean @rossmaclean.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Privileged to get to be part of @nicolameighan.bsky.social’s last edition of Afternoons on BBC Radio Scotland later from around 3.30pm. Ostensibly there to talk about this week’s films but mostly happy just to be basking in her glow. You should all be tuning in to the whole show!
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Goblin Purwin @goblinpurwin.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
These limited sketch cards were lovingly inked for Saturday's signing The Book of Murmurs signing @goshcomics.bsky.social 1 - 2pm!
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Lynsey May @lynseymay.com · 20/05/2026
Delighted to have a story in the next edition of the delicious @uncertainstories.com volume, which is packed with great writers as well as gorgeous illustrations from Lucy Scott. Out June! www.uncertainstories.com/books/anthol...
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
I'm about to head to BBC Radio Scotland for another happy movie chat with the legendary @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show. Plenty to talk about, including a new one featuring Ian McKellen at his cantankerous best. The film stuff should begin sometime around 3.20pm.
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Fin Cramb @fincramb.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Tara Togs is Live on Kickstarter! An adventure comic for children of all ages, from Stref, James Charkow and myself! www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...?
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Tara Togs Year One
Tara is back in a new set of adventures
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
On Friday, I’m heading up to Plockton to celebrate 30 years of Hamish Macbeth with screenwriter Stuart Hepburn - we’ll also show two episodes and talk filming in the village in the 90s. Come along if you can, tickets are £10.
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Hamish MacBeth 30th Anniversary Screening
Join us for a special 30th anniversary screening of “Hamish MacBeth” 🎬, celebrating the series that helped put Plockton on the map and continues to showcase our village’s character and coastal landsca...
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
I'll be chatting movies on @nicolameighan.bsky.social's Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Scotland again today from sometime around 3.20pm. In another eclectic mix, we'll be pulling back the veil on a romcom's 25th anniversary re-release, a fantastic rural drama and a gory new horror.
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Anyone coming along next week? I’ll also be signing copies of my first book on Highlander (the new one is out in September).
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I’ll be interviewing Beatie before the screening, get your Highlander: Endgame questions ready!
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Highlander is getting a new 4K release for its 40th and I’m pleased to be part of the celebrations. Alongside my 84-page analysis of an early script - a Coney Island finale?! - and script excerpts, there’s a sneak peek at my Art & Making of Highlander book (out in September) and a commentary.
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Heading out into the sun and the breeze now on my way to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social once again on her BBC Radio Scotland Afternoon Show. We'll be discussing two new releases and another classic anniversary rerelease. The movie mania should begin around 3.20pm.
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Heading down to BBC Radio Scotland now to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social again, should be on from around 3.30pm. I'll give it to you straight.
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Heading off to join @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her BBC Radio Scotland Afternoon Show to talk movies and music. Possibly more music chat than usual thanks to the release of a special new film.
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
There can be only… two?! I’ve written a new official book on Highlander for the 40th anniversary - plenty I couldn’t get for the first book inc new interviews, unseen photos, deleted scene coverage… even lifelong fans haven’t heard a lot of this. Published by Titan Books on 1st September!
The cover to The Art & Making of Highlander featuring artwork of Christopher Lambert as MacLeod
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Fantagraphics @fantagraphics.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
A fantastical tale crafted as supple and strong as spider silk, The Book of Murmurs by Candice Purwin weaves together powerful themes of grief, friendship and identity--out 5/19! ow.ly/sP4Y50YfCSG
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Dave Itzkoff @ditzkoff.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
RIP Bud Cort. How else would you even pay tribute to him.
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Taking a wander to BBC Radio Scotland right now to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show again. Quite a varied selection to discuss today, including the new one from Sam Raimi. Conversation should start not long after 3.20pm.
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
With The Muppet Show back on Disney+, it’s the perfect time to read my book of interviews with creatives who either worked alongside Jim Henson or on his productions - it’s now available in paperback and ebook: Paperback: amzn.eu/d/b99EAB4 Ebook: amzn.eu/d/huZMlM7
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Not long until I’m chatting movies with the irrepressible @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show today again. Any minute now.
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Heading to BBC Radio Scotland now for another movie chat with @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show. Should be on air from around 3.20pm. We'll be covering a brand new film, a new combined version of two previously released films, and the 75th anniversary release of an all-time classic.
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
I’ve stocked up on copies of my Jim Henson and Hamish Macbeth books, plus I have some Tremors books in the house… if anyone wants signed copies for Christmas presents, just give me a shout.
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Dream jobs do come along… I’ve spent the last few months immersed in BBC Scotland’s City Lights as Assistant Producer on a new 60min doc telling the story of the show. With vintage clips + new interviews, it’s pure dead brilliant! On telly/iPlayer 30th November. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
I'm about to run on down to BBC Radio Scotland to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social again today. The fun should commence just before 3.30pm.
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The Nightingales @nightingalesuk.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
King Rocker will be screening at Margate Film Festival with a Q&A from Stewart Lee & director Michael Cumming on Sunday Nov 30th Screening ARK Cliftonville at 5.35PM & THEN later than night Michael Cumming will be screening the brilliant Oxide Ghosts at 8.20 Tickets here dice.fm/event/7deox7...
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
A belated thanks to Tough Pigs for this fantastic review of my recent Jim Henson book!
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
The ideal Halloween gift for your friends and family 🎃
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
I’m currently on the train to Glasgow to go-host All Day Horror Madness at the glorious GFT. Very healthy ticket sales mean that Screen One is going to be packed with people for five horror movies in a row. ‘Tis the season!
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Thanks to Christopher Owens for taking the time to write this review of my book. 👍
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
I'll be on the @nicolameighan.bsky.social Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Scotland again this afternoon. Probably from an earlier time of around 3.15. I should hopefully get to mention some retro movies for Halloween. We'll also be discussing 'The Mastermind' and 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere'.
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Hamish Macbeth is heading back to the Highlands! I’ll be introducing two episodes at Eden Court and signing copies of my new book on the series on Sunday 9th November! eden-court.co.uk/event/hamish...
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Hamish Macbeth at 30 | Eden Court
In 1995, BBC Scotland’s Hamish Macbeth brought Robert Carlyle to Sunday night TV as the laid-back copper who preferred poaching to paperwork. Filmed on loc
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The Twilight Zone @thenightgallery.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
"There's a man out there!" First heard on October 11, 1963. Celebrating 62 years of one of the most iconic Twilight Zone episodes ever aired: "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet." A toast to Richard Matheson and William Shatner for this piece of TV history!
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Veronique Kootstra @vkootstra.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
There are only two more Writers’ HQ Edinburgh Retreats left in 2025! There are a few tickets left for this Sunday or get your place for November (or come to both!). @writershq.bsky.social writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...
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Edinburgh Writers’ Retreat - Writers' HQ
No distractions. No excuses. Just writing.
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Ian Hoey @ianjhoey.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Speaking as someone who spent several school years loving the idea of becoming a werewolf, I was thoroughly entertained by Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf at the Edinburgh Playhouse tonight. But I think the show is tremendous even for those without a former lycanthropy obsession.
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Jonathan Melville @jonmelville.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
The hardback of my #Highlander book is only £1 in the Waterstones clearance sale! Perfect Christmas present…
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The Twilight Zone @thenightgallery.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
RIP, Robert Redford. Love your films, but Twilight Zone fans will always toast your sweet turn as Mr. Death. May you be welcomed just as warmly. "I don't prefer to look back at my earliest efforts, but I have to admit I'm proud of that one." — Redford on "Nothing in the Dark"
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