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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I wondered if you’d stay up for Curse!

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A severe alert on my phone, which made a new noise. I thought we were under attack.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This was the closing film at Frightfest 2024 and played well with the horror crowd. I’ve been afraid to watch it again in case it doesn’t hold up to my initial viewing.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The perfect afternoon with special appearances by #notyourcat. Have a great holiday!

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

It’s the A Team on booklet duties! Congratulations, both. Will be picking this up for sure.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Only if she wants to. (I’m so sorry…)

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Just about to crawl into bed at 1.40am. Look forward to seeing you for lunch on my return. Hope all is well.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Just four days left, I’m exhausted but happy. Wish I could walk further but Uber and buses are my friend. The heart had behaved for the most part. Enjoy your trip but please be careful.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I’m awake too. Mind you, I’m in Chicago where it’s only 11.30pm on Tuesday.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I don’t think you did. I’ll be interested to hear what you think.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Two views of older Chicago. I’ve still got two weeks to go before I’m home.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Yes, I’d need to listen to them again. I found that the songs did blend into one another. DiDonato was cheered as she came on stage.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

For @hogglestock.bsky.social. I made it! Loved the Barber and Walton (he was born in the town I worked in for twelve years.) The Lieberson sort of drifted over me.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Happy birthday! Cosmopolis is the only Cronenberg film I didn’t finish. I need to try it again.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Flying high to Chicago with bubbles. Cheers!

A picture of me seated on a plane holding a glass of champagne.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Thanks,Thomas. I’m in town for over three weeks so I’m sure I’ll get to at least a couple of concerts. I used to work in Walton’s home town of Oldham so I always look out for programmes containing his works.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Yes, all orchestras advertise programmes this way now, including the Halle in Manchester. I’m travelling to Chicago in two weeks time and I hope to attend some CSO concerts. One is billed as ‘DiDonato performs Neruda songs’, but I’m more interested in Walton’s first symphony, also on the programme.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

A fascinating look back at London’s cinemas in the company of national treasure, David McGillivray. youtu.be/JRJO7pAF6J4?...

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MY FLEAPIT, MY PALACE WITH DAVID MCGILLIVRAY || EPISODE 1

YouTube video by Severin Films / Intervision Picture Corp.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

An interesting programme but I’d have replaced the Tchaikovsky with an Ives symphony to keep the USA theme. Probably not an audience draw however.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

It began my interest in all things space and although I became a librarian and archivist that magic has never left me. Still annoyed that we never invented a TARDIS!

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I was six when I saw Apollo 11 splashdown in 1969. This has taken me back to that halcyon time.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I’m so sorry, Frank. I hope you’ll be allowed to go to the funeral. My condolences. x

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Toby Hadoke @tobyhadoke.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Oh, and I have done a new commentary for Devil’s Planet too (whilst watching the episode itself). Tim Burrows, Oliver Crocker and I reminisce about the day it was unveiled to Peter Purves, and then celebrate all of its brilliant moments: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...

podcasts.apple.com

HT&P BONUS - Devil's Planet (moving pictures)

Podcast Episode · Doctor Who: Toby Hadoke’s Time Travels · S1 E4,003 · 1hr 9min

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Toby Hadoke @tobyhadoke.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Watch The Nightmare Begins again, but this time with a commentary recorded over the moving pictures with me, Tim Burrows and Oliver Crocker, including some background to its return: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...

podcasts.apple.com

HT&P BONUS - The Nightmare Begins (moving pictures!)

Podcast Episode · Doctor Who: Toby Hadoke’s Time Travels · S1 E4,002 · 1hr 14min

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

As soon as I saw it, I thought of you. I’ll be getting it myself, it’s great fun.

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Toby Hadoke @tobyhadoke.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

It’s Testing, Testing at 53Two tonight with Gary Delaney, Alun Cochrane, Josh Jones, Hannah Platt and Tabish Akbar. Stonking line-up for ridiculously little money. Do pop in:

Five comedians - Hannah Platt, Gary Delaney, Josh Jones, Tabish Akbar, and Alun Cochrane - advertising a new material standup comedy night tonight at 53Two.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Thank you both for feeding and watering me. Lovely to see you both.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Oh god, it’s another bit to make the ceremony go on even longer. #oscars

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Why are these people in the ITV studio talking about actors as if they know them by using their first names? #oscars

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Good grief, this casting category is going on forever. #oscars

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

If you have to explain the joke, then… #oscars

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

It seems to have settled now. Think someone flicked a switch.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Im turning the sound down when Ross is on. Getting a cup of tea.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I’m retired so I’m going to watch the Oscars live tonight. Annoyed it’s on ITV, so will turn the sound down when the ads are on. #oscars

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

As it’s starting a bit earlier and I’m now retired man, I’m watching too. I’ll probably get angry with the blandness and self-importance of it all. I’m not happy that it’s on ITV!

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Good afternoon! I’m a third through The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward. It’s a good read but I think I can spot the thudding big reveal that’s going to come towards the end of the novel. It doesn’t help that many of the pull quotes in the book hint that such a reveal is forthcoming.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Spending the late evening with the stunning Udo Kier in Blood for Dracula. He needs wergins. On Rewind TV now.

Udo Kier and Arno Jurging in Blood for Dracula.

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Frank Collins @cathode-ray-tube.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Yay, my book The Pandorica Opens is in the Spring sale! Covers Matt Smith’s first season in depth. Fill your boots Eleventh Doctor fans. I still get royalties so you’ll make an old man very happy.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Please let me hold on to my delusions.

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Good morning! I’ve just completed The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe. This is my third reading of The Book of the New Sun over a forty year period. It’s all starting to make sense now.

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Kim Newman @annodracula.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A thread of appreciation for the costuming, makeup, eyewear and accessories showcased in Gary Sherman's Poltergeist III (1988).

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Stephen Witkowski @stephenwitkowski.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Very excited to unwrap and watch these.

Two Blu-ray boxes. Strongroom and The Knights of the Teutonic Order.

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