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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Came home to find David Howe's "Shard of Life" waiting for me. It's the latest BBC #DoctorWho Audio Original. Can't wait to get stuck in.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A rather impromptu visit to #Llandudno! Weather is lovely and for once the cable car is running. Quite stunning views.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Many thanks to my friend Cheryl for creating this image! #DoctorWho

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#DoctorWho Convention versus #Bikers Convention. I don't know which intimidates me the most.

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The Doctor's Beard Podcast @doctorsbeardpod.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Stay tuned, listeners, as we release our review of the 1996 TV Movie tomorrow.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

At long last I have seen the 1996 Paul McGann TV Movie of #DoctorWho on a cinema screen curtesy of The Quad in Derby. My fuzzy wobbly snap doesn't do it justice. It looked and sounded terrific.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

90% covered? Are you surrre ...? 🤔 In 1999 it went really dark and owls woke up. I'll never believe anything Sophie Raworth tells me again. #eclipse #newsmedia

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

How many different ways can a news presenter explain that the sun will be 90% covered by the shadow of the moon? Quite a few, as it turns out! 🤣 #eclipse

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Paul Cornell @paulcornell.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Doctor Who folk: *was* The Incredible Robert Baldick thought of as a replacement? The timing, 1972, seems weird. Who *said* it was? (We’re doing it for Telefantasy Time Jump.)

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Reading Alex Storer's well researched and excellent book on the 1995 #DavidBowie album "1.Outside". After I've read it, I shall buy the album! 😁

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

An insightful conversation about "The Prisoner" between Six of One founding member David Barrie, Cev Moore, myself and Very British Futures host Gareth Preston. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3INQ...

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Questions are a burden to others - The Prisoner - Very British Futures

YouTube video by Gareth Preston

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A few day trips surrounding our 33rd anniversary (on August 4). This one is Newcastle, which, by a strange coincidence, is hosting a Blake's 7 convention. Honest.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Arrived at Newcastle's Copthorne Hotel ready for tomorrow's #Blakes7 convention. ☺️

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Numerous people have asked if Diane Morgan's comedy #AnnDroid is anything to do with my "Anne Droyd". Mine is a children's adventure about a robot schoolgirl. So, no. I am putting the first three books through a fresh edit and working on IV, V and VI to bring my series to and end.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

New lyric video. It was written when my wife went into hospital with a broken ankle - right as the first #covid #lockdown hit. On a walk in local countryside, I began contemplating the corona of the sun and its life-giving properties. Probably my most poetic attempt. www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-l0...

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"Coronadale" Lyric Video

YouTube video by Principal Character

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William Ladislaw, Songwriter @williamladislaw.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Subscribing to Josef's YouTube channel is absolutely FREE so do it today and listen!

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Had a great time watching #TubewayDays perform hits from #GaryNuman's heyday. Christopher Fielding has Gary off to a tee. Especially loved their rendition of "Please Push No More". Other faves included "M.E." and "I Die: You Die".

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

My latest @newscientist.com cartoon

Image: A scientist proudly shows an extremely complicated machine to a colleague "My experiment is generating infinite power!". A screen displays the infinity symbol "∞" and a label reading "watts"

Caption: Simon assumed that Veronica was speechless with envy and awe, but she was actually wondering how to break it to him that the monitor was on its side.

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Andrew Lane @andylaneauthor.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

We actually went in as a pantomime horse. "How are you going to write books with those hooves?" Peter Darvill-Evans scoffed. "Very big keyboard," Jim said.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A considerable tome by Six of One: The Prisoner Appreciation Society founding member David Barrie. I am proud to have had a part in bringing it to print. #theprisoner

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The work of Beckie Hawes. Her charcoal piece based on a photograph has me off to a tee, fat neck, jagged teeth and all! To be composited into a new album cover. Remarkable talent. #art

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Verypete Lambert @quiteamess.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Nicola Sturgeon is still in the nursery compared to Dr Who companions

Janet Fielding talking about discovering her husband was an arms dealer

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DocSputnik @doctorsputnik.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I’ve just checked out Paul’s thoughts on the new 4k release ahead of tonight’s 30th anniversary viewing 😊 youtu.be/T6LYnGTi9o4?...

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DOCTOR WHO THE MOVIE (1996) - NEW 4K UNBOXED AND REVIEWED!

YouTube video by Paul's World of Stuff

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Turns out that Elastic Stage don't yet do 7" vinyl, so here is the single "Is It Me?" along with the B-Side "Password" released for download. principalcharacter.bandcamp.com/album/is-it-...

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Is It Me? (single), by Principal Character

2 track album

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Many thanks to Darryl Sloan for this review of my album Madness in the Method: "The music is quirky and fun, with melodies that stick in the head. I'm reminded of Madness and Gary Numan, but there's also a much wider range of styles featured. Some genuinely laugh-out-loud moments in the lyrics."

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Great night in Lytham with our favourite folk-pop band The Leisure Society. From L-R: Mike Siddell (violin), Nick Hemming (singer-songwriter, guitar, ukulele), Moi, Carol, and Christian Hardy (keyboard and backing vocal). They were, as always, sublime.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Received Spurious Transients' Remix compilation "Reconstructed Evidence". Blasted it out in the car and it's great! Highly listenable. #indie #krautrock #electronic

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Paul Whitelaw @paulwhitelaw.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

My @bigissue.com review of Richard Marson's utterly wonderful magnum opus, Box of Delights: The Story of BBC Children's Television 1967-1997. www.bigissue.com/culture/book...

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Box of Delights by Richard Marson review

Box Of Delights examines the BBC at a time when the kids TV department was more or less left to its own ingenious devices.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Variations on a cover. Which looks best? Two and four may look identical, but they're not. Do we like the blue title or prefer the 'transparent' one? #music #vinyl #coverart

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Congratulations to my good friend Lisa Topham who #published her first #book "Shadows of Yesterday".

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

In 2006 my friend CP Leigh told me of his identity crisis when he was 17. He also supplied me with a guitar riff he'd created. I wrote the lyric "Password" based on what he explained. A fresh guitar part was added in 2026 by Paddy Johnson. #MusicDrop #indie #paranoid www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3PV...

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"Password" Lyric Video

YouTube video by Principal Character

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The film "I Swear" is by turns heart breaking, heart warming, and laugh-out-loud funny. It is thoroughly engaging and an education in what it's like to live with Tourette Syndrome. As a movie, it is deserving of its accolades. #movierecommendation

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Interview discussing my #indiemusic project (with the Doctor Who preamble lopped out). We chat about how it was made and what some of the songs are about. Special thanks to Dan Hadley for this edit. #vinyl #existentialism #coronavirus #startrek www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJQK...

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Principal Character - In Conversation (Madness in the Method)

YouTube video by Principal Character

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Discussion of the songs on Side Two. By turns thought provoking, intriguing, emotional, funny, disturbing, and a bit cringe. But all me. I have to admit it reveals I'm something of a self-contradictory mess. #indie #music #vinyl www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaPq...

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Madness in the Method Side Two Test

YouTube video by Principal Character

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Peter Anghelides @anghelides.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

For those who may be unfamiliar with fourth person, Holly Riddle has provided this helpful overview. www.scribophile.com/academy/what...

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What is 4th Person Point of View?

Learn about fourth person point of view, a less common but very important tool in a writer’s toolbox.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Contributor copies ready to be mailed out to Kellie Fry (backing vocals), Alex Hulme (musician/producer), Gavin Lloyd Wilson (musician/producer), Paddy Johnson (guitarist), Owen Claxton (cover art) and Micah Rose (graphics). Going in the post this week. #indie #music

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Jonathan Lloyd @mxjlloyd.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The DVD of Yes, Prime Minister Series One is unique because it's the only DVD I've come across that's double sided. It's one disc, but there's four episodes on one side and then you flip it over and there's four episodes on the other. None of the other series are like this.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

A thrilling moment for me. Unboxing the #vinyl #record of my Principal Character album "Madness in the Method". The video is eight minutes long. To be followed by discussions on each individual song. Watch this space ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq8E...

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"Madness in the Method" Unboxing the LP

YouTube video by Principal Character

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Enjoyed the "Valiant" #DoctorWho convention in Sheffield today. It was great to catch up with Alex Storer and Jonathan Lumb. Nice to see actress Lesley Dunlop interviewed, as well as writers Stephen Gallagher and Glen McCoy, and director Graeme Harper. Sadly, I arrived too late to catch Colin Baker.

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

To those of you whom have been kind enough to keep asking, the #album is available to buy NOW. Download from here: principalcharacter.bandcamp.com/album/madnes... CD and #vinyl LP can be purchased from here: elasticstage.com/principalcha...

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Contributor copies ordered for Kellie Fry (backing vocals), Alexander Hulme (musician/producer), Gavin Lloyd Wilson (musician/producer), Paddy Johnson (guitarist), Owen Claxton (artist) and Micah Rose (graphic designer). Watch this space tomorrow if YOU want a copy! #indie #music

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

New interview with Type 40 & Teleport talking about The Tripods (44.45 mins), my BBC #DoctorWho audiobooks (53.20 mins), and my music project Principal Character (1 hr. 02 mins). www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZmE...

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DOCTOR WHO AND THE PRINCIPAL CHARACTER - Type 40 & CHILL **ALL-NEW!**

YouTube video by Type 40 • Doctor Who

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Will Hadcroft @willhadcroft.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I was invited to this group to chat about The Tripods. I discuss the books, the series, and Chris Jones' wonderful book, among other things. It starts at 36.50 mins (but by all means watch the whole thing). #thetripods #bbc #sciencefiction www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaNG...

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Spill the Geek Tea 73: The War of the Worlds and The Tripods

YouTube video by SPILL THE GEEK TEA

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Alan Barnes @senrabnala.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Bless you. I really enjoyed writing Witches - my only Adric!

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Roy Gill @roygill.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

This trailer is thrilling! There’s a whole strange handle and levers thing in the corner of the console room I’ve never noticed before! (Yes, I’m a TARDIS dork) ALSO: YAY MCGANN IN HD!!!! 😍

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