Reposted by John RiversHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 15hThere’s a Ladybird book for every occasion. “In 1850 there were quite a number of Football Clubs. Each club drew up its own rules at a special meeting. The rules were not the same for every club” From ‘The Story of Football’ Artist: Jack Matthew (Man City) 820538
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 16hI remember being sat down in front of Star Wars and Dad hooking up speakers to the TV. 000
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 22hI just think there's a bit of a difference between, I dunno, scaffolder or crane operator and WALL OF DEATH MOTORBIKE RIDER. How did that choice go down at Careers Day? 130
Reposted by John RiversMichael Spicer @michaelspicer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Most TV is just this now. 15362401743
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Brittin explained that he grew up watching Who in the early 80s, prompting an interest in computers that lead to a career as one of Google's exec leaders. So, if you're looking for anyone to blame... 130
Reposted by John RiversDavid G-P @davidjgp1983.bsky.social · 30/09/2026It’s 61 year ago today since the first broadcast of Trapped in the Sky and so here is the episode of No It’s Not Doctor Who where my husband @strange-cargo.bsky.social and I talk about what makes this series so special. And how toy manufacturers might be taking the piss rss.com/podcasts/no-...rss.comThunderbirds with Chris Gillespie-Pratt | Podcast Episode on RSS.comThis week sees another first time podcaster join the series and a very special guest as well as it's my husband Chris Gillespie-Pratt who's come to talk to me about all things Thunderbirds as well as ... 0144
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026I mean, for me, REALLY no excuse Wordle 1,929 X/6 ⬜⬜⬜🟨⬜ ⬜🟩🟨🟩⬜ ⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩 ⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩 ⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩 ⬜🟩⬜🟩🟩 110
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Every time Michelle Keegan says "Sometimes you just need a great night in" my brain replies with Smashie going "but you can't beat a great night out" 030
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026First broadcast July 1993 (with Andrew Rawnsley presenting). The Day Today started Jan 1994. 010
Reposted by John RiversJonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"And so conference, I pledge to you today: another missing Hartnell episode, back at the BBC, by 2030 - AND an ambition to find a missing Troughton." 61059
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Genuine ambient classic - relaxing, atmospheric, wonderful 010
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The real worry is that it was one of Levine's concoctions that Matt Brittin watched. 233
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Feel like Davey has been underestimated here. "The next thing I know, Ed's rented these jet skis and called the press office..." 021
Reposted by John RiversProf Henry WW Potts @hwwpotts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026How is AI like a microwave? A 2 minute video exploring how we think about AI in healthcare. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxAV...youtube.comHow is AI like a microwave?YouTube video by Prof Henry WW Potts 197
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Remember in the movie when the seaweed attacked Catwoman's head? 100
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026When you call the emergency terrorist hotline but it's after 5pm 001
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Yes, I get annoyed when my local is busy and then 30 seconds realise how lucky I am to have one, many villages don't. 000
Reposted by John RiversALFsplaining - the ALF Podcast @alfsplaining.bsky.social · 28/09/2026We're back, baby! open.spotify.com/episode/6uvw...open.spotify.comBaby Come BackALFsplaining · Episode 1106
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026“Hell is empty and all the fucks are here.” (The Tempest, act 1, scene 2) 130
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Nothing like a bit of run out controversy for the last game of the summer - amazing throw from Archer #thecricket 000
Reposted by John RiversWhy Don't YouTube? @whydontyoutube.bsky.social · 27/09/202650 YEARS AGO TODAY: Play School, and more directly Johnny Ball, introduces a new presenter to play a leaf game with. 42612
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Susan looking glamorous even during VFX motion capture scenes. 020
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Very much enjoyed #snluk. Madame Tussaud’s sketch in particular 030
Reposted by John RiversSteve Schulze @sschulze.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Still makes me sad that we got so close to a Spielberg produced, animated Monkey Island movie 426469
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Well played, Warwickshire. Agonising for Somerset, but it was lost in Leeds. #cricket 000
Reposted by John RiversPaul Hayes @paul-hayes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It's 23 years ago today since the recommissioning of #DoctorWho was announced. But how did that come about...? My book from Ten Acre Books tells the story... tenacrefilms.bigcartel.com/product/the-...tenacrefilms.bigcartel.comThe Long Game – 1996-2003: The Inside Story of How the BBC Brought Back Doctor Who“It would only happen in the BBC, wouldn’t it? BBC Worldwide wouldn’t let BBC TV produce it!” Lorraine Heggessey When Russell T Davies’ triumphant Doctor Who relaunch hit screens in 2005, it didn’t si... 11810
Reposted by John RiversNeil Miles @neilsmiles.com · 25/09/2026A "special live acoustic version" #totp 0303
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026One of 8 people who were in Doctor Who but also won Rear of the Year (I have a great Who Whatsapp group) 041
Reposted by John RiversSean Coleman @colemandesign.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Friday plug for my online shop, because it's never too early to think about you-know-what. You may find something here for friends and family who like #Detectorists, #SmallProphets, #DoctorWho, #InsideNo9, #Bookish, #Ludwig (and precisely 13 more TV Detectives). Right here: colemandesign.co.uk/shop 27129
Reposted by John RiversSlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026"I don't fucking think so" 0815185
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Maybe where Smiths went wrong was stocking too many copies of 'Retail Newsagent Magazine' 000
Reposted by John RiversAndrew Orton @andreworton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I mean, that's one reading (NSFW)youtube.comTrouser SnakedanceYouTube video by Andrew Orton 022
John Rivers @johnrivers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Tonight’s viewing. The one which starts off with Doctor Who playing squash behind a closed door. 551
