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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Someone just said on the radio re Burnham’s speech “I’m surprised to hear him follow through” which has childishly amused me for the afternoon.

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Diddly Dum Podcast @diddlydumpodcast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Podcast #238 ("The Road to Oldham Pier") is now online. @sukykhakh.bsky.social returns with us from Whooverville 17 to look at 3rd Doctor story "The Daemons". Hear Mark and the Rev’s childhood dreams of getting walkie talkies or bazookas for Christmas. diddlydumpodcast.wordpress.com/2026/09/28/d...

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DIDDLY DUM PODCAST #238 – The Road to Oldham Pier

Suky Khakh returns with us from Whooverville 17 to take a look at Third Doctor story The Daemons to continue our heated debate on pronunciation. Hear Mark and the Rev’s childhood dreams of ge…

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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Gerrit’s turn as Beef in Phantom of the Paradise is sensational. Never really understood how this movie isn’t better known. RIP Beef.

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Zoe's feather boa @zoesfeatherboa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Very sorry to hear Gilly Brown has died. She played Ohica with such gusto in #DoctorWho The Brain of Morbius.

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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I can’t help wondering how many bikers the Dalek would be able to take out before they overpowered it? #DoctorWho

A Dalek squares up to a gang of around 100 bikers at the Quad in Derby this weekend (at the Whooverville convention)

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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Bikers vs Dalek #Whooverville

Dalek harassing biker chapter outside Whooverville convention

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All Of Time And Space Podcast @aotas.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We would like to take a moment to wish our dear friend Doc Whom from @diddlydumpodcast.bsky.social a very happy 40th birthday! Have a fantastic day!

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Dr Who: Tom Baker Says 'You're A Beautiful Woman'

ALT: Dr Who: Tom Baker Says 'You're A Beautiful Woman'

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All Of Time And Space Podcast @aotas.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Hello you lovely lot! We’re recording again soon and we would really like to know your thoughts and opinions on The Ambassadors OF DEATH! Reply to this thread and we’ll read your comments for the universe to hear! #DoctorWho #Podcast

A collage featuring three astronauts in spacesuits in the background, with a planet visible behind them. In the foreground, The Doctor with a serious expression is prominently displayed.

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The Doctor Who Show @thedwshow.net · 29/08/2026

Overachieving as usual, I balance 13 Indiana Jones novels on my knee and talk to them all with the lovely @toohot4tv.bsky.social on his latest episode. Loved doing this :)

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The Film Canary @thefilmcanary.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Happy 45th birthday to the best comics panel ever!

Judge Dredd saying "GAZE INTO THE FIST OF DREDD!" and punching the undead Judge Fear so hard, his fist bursts out the back of Fear's helmet!

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Doctor Who Appreciation Society @dwasonline.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Here are a few preview pages from our new publication, Doctor Who 70-79! For further information and to purchase, please visit: www.lulu.com/shop/paul-sm...

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Nicholas Pegg @nicholaspegg.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Such a delight to chat with Steve and Mark for the latest instalment of their splendid podcast. We talked Doctor Who, David Bowie, The Box of Delights, and all points in between. And before it gets to me, there’s the lovely Mark Ayres. Do listen to the whole thing, but my bit starts at around 57:00!

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Diddly Dum Podcast @diddlydumpodcast.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Podcast #236 (Mark Ayres & Nicholas Pegg) is now online with our 2 interviews at @dwasonline.bsky.social Capitol. Doc keeps schtum as our own Mark goes in depth with Mark about AI and with Nicholas about David Bowie, amongst much else. diddlydumpodcast.wordpress.com/2026/08/17/d...

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DIDDLY DUM PODCAST #236 – Mark Ayres & Nicholas Pegg

Here are our two interviews with (a) Mark Ayres and (b) Nicholas Pegg at DWAS Capitol 9 earlier this year. Doc keeps schtum as our own Mark talks passionately with Mark about AI and with Nicholas a…

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Space Fall: A Blake's 7 Podcast @spacefallb7.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

In our conversation about Ultraworld, we ask if this is as far from The Way Back as the show gets, before starting to turn back towards that premise. What's your view?

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Séamas Aloysius @seamusaloysius.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Tommy Bolin (Thomas Richard Bolin) 💖 (August 1, 1951 – December 4, 1976) was one of the most gifted guitarists of the 1970s. His remarkable ability to blend rock, jazz, blues, funk, and fusion made him a truly unique musician whose influence continues to grow long after his untimely passing.

Bolin performed with James Gang, Billy Cobham, and Deep Purple, bringing his unmistakable style to the album Come Taste the Band. His acclaimed solo albums Teaser and Private Eyes showcased his extraordinary songwriting, dazzling technique, and fearless creativity, while songs such as Dreamer, Wild Dogs, and Homeward Strut remain favorites among guitar enthusiasts.
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Today, on the anniversary of his birth, we celebrate Tommy Bolin's remarkable career and the enduring legacy of one of rock's most brilliant guitar talents.

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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

One of my favourite tunes off one of my favourite albums. Lovely to see it randomly pop up today ❤️

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Gav Rymill @themindrobber.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🧂💥NEW VIDEO💥🧂 Terry Nation’s original Master Plan: The first draft of Devil’s Planet, and lost storyline ideas. Full breakdown and comparison between Nation’s script and Tosh’s rewrite. Watch now! (Link Below 👇🏻)

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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

BLOOD ON SATAN'S CLAW (1971): Part of the 'unholy trinity' of early Folk Horror films, along with Witchfinder General and The Wicker Man. The unearthing of a deformed skull sets off a terrible chain of events in an 18th century village...

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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I can’t believe Radio4’s Thought For The Day was from a vicar talking about Wham’s tour of China, which she ended by saying it was “a chink of light in the darkness”. I mean there’s so many other words she could have used 😯

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Ronny Jamone @ronny-jamone.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

#Short&Quick #MusicChallenge #MusicSky Songs under 2 minutes, 50 seconds Everyday People - Sly and the Family Stone youtu.be/PSKJ5t4tE2I?

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1969 HITS ARCHIVE: Everyday People - Sly & the Family Stone (a #1 record--mono 45)

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Richard Wells @slipperyjack.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Hey look, it’s my latest lino print, The Devil at Stanton Drew! 🔥 Very much inspired by a folk tale surrounding the neolithic standing stones at the Somerset village of Stanton Drew. 🔥 This print will go live at 12 00 (GMT) on Friday 31st July... 👁️ slipperyjack.bigcartel.com

Lino print. The devil has shed his human disguise and fiddles beside the villagers who have turned to standing stone.

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Dave K @davidkitchen.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This weekend on @thedwshow.net, as voted by our listeners!

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Diddly Dum Podcast @diddlydumpodcast.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Podcast #234 ("Guerrillas vs Gorillas") is now online. Tom Connor of Tom’s Refurbishments joins us to chat about his Dalek building and to look back at 3rd Doctor story “Day of the Daleks”. diddlydumpodcast.wordpress.com/2026/07/21/d...

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DIDDLY DUM PODCAST 234 – Guerrillas vs Gorillas

Tom Connor of Tom’s Refurbishments joins us to chat about his Dalek building and to look back at 3rd Doctor story “Day of the Daleks”. Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter Find …

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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Starts early at 7:30 due to footie.

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Diddly Dum Podcast @diddlydumpodcast.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

And they said that the dead don't rise again! Late 80s rock returns to Faversham tonight, building up to the football at The Old Wine Vaults. Starring Diddly Dum's very own Hotblack Desiato reliving his youth.

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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Feels like a good omen that it’s John Wyndham’s birthday the day before the first MidWitch gig for 32 years 🤞

MidWitch gig poster for tomorrow night at The Wine Vaults in Faversham.

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The Doctor Who Show @thedwshow.net · 08/07/2026

DON'T READ THE COMMENTS dips into the lovely, lovely comments that emerged in the wake of Justin Richards' recent passing. One of the franchise’s most influential writers outside of television, his body of work has left an incredible legacy in many minds, young and old. thedwshow.net/2026/07/08/d...

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Lizbeth Myles @lizbethmyles.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

If this is your sort of thing, I've a book out with a similar vibe (Discussion includes: how the Daleks relate to Chernobyl Reactor #4! How The Ark saves itself in the last 15 minutes! Endless delight at how thematically satisfying Invasion of the Dinosaurs is!): www.hernebooks.com/product-page...

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Where We Stand, Where We Fall: The politics of Doctor Who | Herne Books new

June 2026 978-1-917665-05-6 - HARDBACK (198x126mm) – 192pp - £14.99 ‘A brilliant take on the history of Doctor Who’. Sophie Aldred, Ace in Doctor Who ‘The platform upon which much future scholarship w...

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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

9 days until our reunion gig. For one night only (which is probably fortunate for everyone involved).

Mid-Witch gig poster. Back after 35 Years. Supported by Spiral Insider. 11/7 @ The Old Wine Vaults. Preston St. Faversham, Kent. 8 til late.

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Dave K @davidkitchen.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

In part 1 of this month's @thedwshow.net main show, we discuss & debate all the news about the show! Cancellation? Hiatus? What the show needs? And where did it all go wrong?! That and more, out now!

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Diddly Dum Podcast @diddlydumpodcast.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Podcast #233 (“Competitive Tinder”) is now online. After tackling the big news in Dr Who fandom, we also take a look at the BBC announcement on the future of the show. Then we end with a review of 5th Doctor story "The Awakening". diddlydumpodcast.wordpress.com/2026/06/26/d...

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DIDDLY DUM PODCAST #233 – Competitive Tinder

Once we’ve tackled the big news in Doctor Who fandom, we also take a look at the BBC announcement on the future of the show. Finally we review 5th Doctor story “The Awakening”. DD…

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The Doctor Who Show @thedwshow.net · 21/06/2026

Quietly very happy with the discussions in this episode; about the fall of RTD2, and about the Gatwa era itself. Now to edit the bloody thing before next Sunday. Enjoy the new 'Gin & TARDIS' episode in the meantime...!

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Colin Smith @colinsmith.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Drok! I wake to find John Wagner has been awarded an MBE “for services to British comic books and the comic book industry”. Hurrah & hurrah again for John Wagner!

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Dave K @davidkitchen.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I've always felt Death to the Daleks is quite underrated, so nice to hear @diddlydumpodcast.bsky.social speaking so well of it!

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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

People say that you should never meet your heroes. And if you do, you definitely shouldn’t quote their catchphrases back to them. Mark Williams is a different breed. An absolutely splendid and generous man ❤️

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Diddly Dum Podcast @diddlydumpodcast.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Podcast #232 (“DWAS Kapitol”) is now online. Tony Jordan joins us to look back at “Capitol 50 Years of DWAS”. Along the way, Mark seems to get liked on Instagram by a founder member of Kool and the Gang! diddlydumpodcast.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/d...

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HappyToast @happytoast.co.uk · 04/06/2026

National trust need to buy this and turn it into a museum for services to UK animation

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Sean Mason @seanmason87.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

This is very close to £6k. It would be great to hit that today. It would be even better to hit the £8k we need in total but let's see where we get. www.kickstarter.com/projects/roo...

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PARADISE TOWERS: UNALIVE THE MULTIVERSE

Thrilling sci-fi adventure from the worlds of Doctor Who. The Kangs face a new enemy that threatens to tear down all they have built!

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waltydunlop @waltydunlop.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Born on this day, Peter Cushing. My hero. My favourite actor. Makes average films into great ones and great ones into brilliant ones. Lifts whatever he's in. If he's in it, you have something worth watching. I never met him. Wish I had, because I know he'd have been the loveliest of men.

Peter Cushing, being sepulchral in the laboratory, as he had a habit of doing.

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davidc1935.bsky.social @davidc1935.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

"I wasn't cut out for office life, I always wanted to be an actor." Peter Cushing, born 26 May 1913.

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timelady12345678 @leelazoe1974.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Happy heavenly birthday to the classic Peter Cushing! #filmsky

Peter Cushing holding a script & wearing a dapper suit.

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Mark John @markjohn.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

It’s Peter Cushing’s birthday today. At the weekend me and @haydengribble.bsky.social went to Whitstable and stalked his ghost.

Me and my friend Hayden Gribble taking a rest on Peter Cushing’s memorial bench at Cushing’s View in Whitstable.

A huge photo of a scene from The Curse of Frankenstein which looms over the bar in the Wetherspoons’The Peter Cushing’ in Whitstable.

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