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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 15h

Are your shelves creaking under the weight of our huge books yet? They're crammed full of essays about the dark pop culture of the 70s and 80s. And get 10% off till midnight on Friday 2 October with the case-sensitive code BOOKBAG10! Store link in bio

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Doctor Who: The Caves of Androzani - Part Three (15th March 1984). Now that's what I call a cliffhanger.

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 13h

Greatest cliffhange. What a performance #PeterDavison

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Jodrell Bank @jodrellbank.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What is the Lovell Telescope revealing about our Universe?🔭 Inside the Observatory: Discovering the Universe from Jodrell Bank, on 1 Oct, is an evening with some of the Observatory team exploring the cutting-edge science happening at Jodrell Bank Book now: ow.ly/ACNR50ZRo5w 📸 Andrew Brooks

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#booksky Last week's sabbatical (and festival) readings were taken from... 🙈

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Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS @cybergeekgirl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Happy Monday 😁 Next #InfosecLunchHour is on Wednesday 7 October, 12.30pm BST on Zoom. No topic set yet, and I'd rather you chose it. Two I'm considering: 🔷 When the attacker is the agent 🔷 Who answers when your own agent causes the breach? DM me your email to join us 😍 xx

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Ciaran Martin @ciaranm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My thoughts on how frontier AI’s claims and warnings seem prone to colliding with reality, whether that’s in economics, medicine or cyber security ciaranmartin.substack.com/p/on-ai-clai...

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Frontier AI’s real world problems

Many of the claims and warnings about the impact of frontier AI seem to collide awkwardly with the realities of the specific subject in question

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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Get a huge 15% off our enormous books with the case-sensitive code PUBLISHER15 till midnight, Friday September 25. Also available as colour eBooks! Store: linktr.ee/scarredforlife

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

'First Principles', the debut episode of The Sandbaggers, was originally broadcast on this day in 1978.

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Jon Dear @accordingtojond.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It’s arrived!

Darryl Jones’s autobiography of M.R. James. For the Dead Remember.

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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This is just the tip of the huge iceberg of nightmares to be found within the covers of our enormous books! Get 10% off with the case-sensitive code BACKLIST10 till midnight, Friday September 18. Store: linktr.ee/scarredforlife

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#booksky Last week's sabbatical readings were taken from... 🙈

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The first episode of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was originally broadcast on this day in 1979. This BBC2 screening was swiftly followed by a two part omnibus repeat on BBC1 during Christmas 1979.

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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This week’s big 15% discount off our books ends on Friday!

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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy day! Get a huge 15% off our enormous books with the case-sensitive code BOOKBIZ15 till midnight, Friday September 11. Cool badges not included! Store: linktr.ee/scarredforlife

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Ciaran Martin @ciaranm.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

My not entirely serious one-off newsletter tries to make a serious point about the recent cyber intrusions - in multiple senses of the term - by frontier AI companies Hope you enjoy! ciaranmartin.substack.com/p/fud-tier-a...

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Welcome to FUD-tier AI!

The not entirely serious weekly (actually one-off) newsletter charting the wild rampage of Frontier AI through the world of cyber security

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Ciaran Martin @ciaranm.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A spoof newsletter trying to make a serious point about some of the mad stuff coming out about cyber security from frontier AI labs Enjoy! ciaranmartin.substack.com/p/fud-tier-a...

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Welcome to FUD-tier AI!

The not entirely serious weekly (actually one-off) newsletter charting the wild rampage of Frontier AI through the world of cyber security

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#booksky The last sabbatical readings of the year were taken from... 🙈

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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Roll up! Roll up! Get your childhood nightmares right here - this week's 10% discount ends at midnight tomorrow...

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Una McCormack @unamccormack.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A space has come up at the last minute at my writers retreat in France next month; details here! www.retreatfrance.co.uk/yoga-mindful...

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Writing Retreat - Speculative Fiction — Le Verger

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Blakes7Bot @blakes7bot.torpidity.net · 02/09/2026

Series A, Episode 03 - Cygnus Alpha VARGAS: It seems unlikely, but it has the ring of truth. [puts on teleport bracelet, laughs] I am the supreme power here. [picks up Blake's gun] My word is law. My followers obey without question. [points gun at Blake] They worship me. BLAKE: Or fear you.

Claude Opus 4.8 describes the image as: "This image captures a dramatic moment from the classic BBC science fiction series "Blake's 7." The scene features a bearded man with light brown hair, portrayed by the distinguished actor Brian Blessed, known for his commanding presence and powerful performances. Brian Blessed appears in a rustic, medieval-style tunic in cream or beige tones, with laced detailing at the neckline. He holds a small object in his hand, examining it with an expression of contemplation or concern. His full beard and weathered features convey a sense of gravitas suited to the character. The setting is dimly lit and atmospheric, with a lit candle visible in the background providing warm illumination against the surrounding darkness. Behind him, a shadowy, hooded figure looms in the background, adding an element of mystery and tension to the scene"

Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.75. Claude Opus 4.8 AWS Lambda version: 1.30.

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shteev @shteev.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I think mostly revolving doors

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Lisa Ventura MBE FCIIS @cybergeekgirl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today is #InfosecLunchHour day at 12.30pm BST on #Zoom, and for once, I don't have a topic/theme so I'm turning it over to YOU. What would you like us to focus on? Is there anything pressing you would like the group to cover? Let me know in the comments on this post or drop me a #DM on here🥰 xx

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 01/09/2026

UOM ASTRONOMER ON NASA MISSION 🚀⬇️ NASA's Roman Space Telescope mission, due to launch on 30 August 2026 is being lead in part by Dr Eamonn Kerins. The mission is expected to discover more than 100,000 planets orbiting other stars, helping to build the most comprehensive picture of our galaxy yet.

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Hang on...shouldn't the Whovian label just be: The Oncoming Storm for all of them? 🙈

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Doctor Who Doctor Who 2005

ALT: Doctor Who Doctor Who 2005

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

What links ringwraiths, King Solomon, and The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy? www.meetup.com/manchester-s...

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Sarah Jane Stares at The Doctor and he Notices

ALT: Sarah Jane Stares at The Doctor and he Notices

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

@bigfinish.bsky.social: The 'truth' about number stations in #Torchwood's The Lincolnshire Poacher is sheer screaming genius. (No spoilers.) l'll be telling students at manchesterstudentsunion.com/activities/v.... (They're too polite to roll their eyes when I make everything a #DrWho analogy...)

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The only existing frame of that slapstick classic as a poet leans on the table edge, slips off, upending his pint, the glass rolls across the floor just as Mrs Ethel Almanacki of 15 Constable Close, Barnsley comes in with a tray of eggs... 🙈 (Colourised in 1983 to the chagrin of Barry Norman.) 😁

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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Psst! Have you nabbed any of our books yet? Here's a peek inside these huge tomes... Get 10% off with the case-sensitive code METADATA10 till midnight, Friday September 4! Store: linktr.ee/scarredforlife

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Cult Edge @cultedge.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

SURPRISE! The new issue of #Blakes7 Magazine paying tribute to the wonderful Michael Keating is AVAILABLE NOW at www.cultedge.art Not-for-profit and raising funds for @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Claim 15% off using code WINPUB15 at checkout (after entering delivery details).

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Tuesday evening, all welcome.

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Scarred For Life Books @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Myself and @bobfischer.bsky.social are bringing the Scarred For Life Unplanned show to Burnley Library in September, and it's FREE! Bring your stories, memories and scars along to a lovely, big, unscripted group chat. Book in advance: bit.ly/4xAGTQg

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Pantone 448C Boydells (And before you ask, their branch on Gosforth High Street was the only place I could find that sold replacement yo-yo strings...)

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Last week's sabbatical readings were taken from... 🙈 #booksky

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Like the Cuckoo's Egg (Cliff Stohl) is compulsory reading, #WarGames is compulsory watching. It's a foundation entertainments demonstrating the art of the possible (always evolving) and an eternal need for critical thinking (overlooked now because AI says it likes you).... @gordoncorera.bsky.social

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filmisfabulous! @filmisfabulous.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Message From Peter Purves British television icon, Peter Purves, has reiterated his gratitude and support for Film is Fabulous! in a new video, and has hosted Sue Malden, Prof. Justin Smith, and JohnFranklin, on his podcast: m.youtube.com/watch?v=G3GV...

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I am going to see if my DVDs have French soundtracks... 🙈 Though, 'Ma vision est altérée. Je ne vois plus rien...' is of course the official cry of a Dalek in these situations... 😁

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Ian McMillan @imcmillan.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Lines, Barnsley Station

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Well now... 🙈 ...it's a regular, *ing hokey cokey... 😬

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Danny Robins @dannyrobins.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A lovely news story about the buzz around The Witch Farm TV series that I have written for BBC One and BBC iPlayer. I am excited to share it with you. Will let you know when we find out the date it will air - we're in the edit with it right now! Read this article here: tinyurl.com/mw8tkzfx

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Mostly Harmless @whalepetunias.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

They were a double pair of Joo Janta 200 Super-Chromatic Peril Sensitive Sunglasses, which had been specially designed to help people develop a relaxed attitude to danger. At the first hint of trouble they turn totally black and thus prevent you from seeing anything that might alarm you.

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ProfDanny @profdanny.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Alfred Wilcox seems to have enjoyed the horrors of The Quatermass Experiment. Yorkshire Evening Post (26th August 1953)

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