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Humphrey Burton: The Huw Wheldon Lecture Humphrey Burton gives a first-hand account of the achievements of Monitor, the BBC's first television arts magazine. First broadcast in 1991.

Do watch the Humphrey Burton: Huw Wheldon Lecture which was on BBC FOUR. It does feel like it was shot in the 1970s and not the 1990s however. Interestedly tho, Burton’s prediction on the History/Arts output of British broadcasters 30 years on is very much on the dot: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

This is supposed to be a gnome of Queen Elizabeth II… I mean…

BrewDog sold Highland estate for knockdown price after abandoning its reforestation plans Self-styled ‘punk’ beer company bought land in 2020, pledging to plant Scotland’s ‘biggest ever forest’

BrewDog sold Highland estate for knockdown price after abandoning its reforestation plans. Self-styled ‘punk’ beer company bought land in 2020, pledging to plant Scotland’s ‘biggest ever forest’: www.theguardian.com/business/202...

A couple of recent purchases thanks to @plumeriapics.bsky.social and @www.johnbleasdale.com! You can purchase them from here: plumeriapics.co.uk/shop

It was that, yep.

BBC Four - Timeshift, Series 17, Dial 'B' for Britain: The Story of the Landline The story of how Britain's telephone network was built, and its impact on the public.

Something I worked on back in the day. A repeat on #BBCFour this Wednesday, 8PM. Another chance to see #Timeshift’s Dial 'B' for Britain: The Story of the Landline: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

'She loved painting people living life out loud': Why critics scorned Beryl Cook's 'saucy' paintings Beryl Cook's paintings were loved by the British public but derided by the art establishment. One hundred years after her birth, a new exhibition argues for a reassessment of her work.

Here’s how Beryl Cook became one of Britain's most popular artists: bbc.in/46z6MoL

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks The rise and fall of the garage start-up which set out to revolutionise the brewing industry.

From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How #Brewdog hit the rocks: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

By chance we were just talking to someone about 1953’s #FilmNoir Man in the Attic and its relationship to Hitchcock’s #SilentFilm The Lodger (1927) earlier this week,

See, Man in the Attic; with Jack Palance on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social tonight (Saturday) at 10:10PM.

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That #Adobe advert during #ITV’s coverage of the #IREvWAL game was the worst yet…

A much underrated #BritNoir appears on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social at 12:35pm today.

The Shop at Sly Corner (1946/ aka Code of Scotland Yard) stars Oskar Homolka, Kenneth Griffith, Muriel Pavlow, Derek Farr and was directed by George King. Keep an eye out for Diana Dors as well. #FilmNoir

The 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundant The independent brewer and pub chain has been bought by US beverage and cannabis firm Tilray in a £33m deal.

The 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundant: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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“To us Mr Bleasdale, we are the best!” 😁

Rembrandt's Vision of Zacharias in the Temple rediscovered after 65 years The painting, created by the Dutch master in 1633, had disappeared after being sold in 1961.

Rembrandt painting worth millions rediscovered after 65 years www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Brewdog: Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as beer firm sold in £33m deal Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the Aberdeenshire brewery, the brand and 11 bars for £33m.

Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Patterns on mammoth tusks help to retell history of writing Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.

First writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thought www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I should have it at home yeah.

Netflix drops Warner Bros bid, clearing way for Paramount takeover Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Red Dwarf co-creator Rob Grant dies aged 70 A comedy icon.

A very sad day…. #RedDwarf co-creator Rob Grant dies aged 70: metro.co.uk/2026/02/26/r...

DVDs are the new vinyl records: Why Gen Z is embracing physical media As streaming continues to dominate the film and TV industry, many Gen Z movie watchers are opting out and choosing physical formats instead.

DVDs are the new vinyl records: Why Gen Z is embracing physical media: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

GPs get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.

GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bristol Victorian needlework sampler could fetch thousands The sampler made by a Victorian Bristol orphan called Dora is being auctioned in Bath on Tuesday.

Victorian needlework sampler could fetch thousands: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A pint of the black (and white) stuff and @eddiemuller.bsky.social’s Gun Crazy book in the run up to the @filmnoiruk.bsky.social screenings at this year’s @borderlinesff.bsky.social. It’s a great read by the way! #Guinness #FilmNoir
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Very excited to say that we will be joined by Sir Christopher Frayling plus two special recorded intros by film director Alex Cox during our Sergio Leone Weekend in April in #Bristol. Limited passes still available here: hdfst.uk/e145608

Hands up! When it comes to The Maltese Falcon, who was the most fatal femme of them all: Bebe Daniels, Better Davis or Mary Astor? Mark Dillon and I duke it out at Fedora to see who we trust least.

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Kepler's boss on why it priced Clair Obscur below its 'worth' As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.

Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I mean, perfect timing by Private Eye as always… given the news… and it’s his birthday:

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office - live updates It comes after Thames Valley Police said they were assessing a complaint over the alleged sharing of confidential material by the former prince with Jeffrey Epstein.

On his birthday as well… Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office: www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...

One of our favourite #FilmNoir titles (we have many to be honest) is on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social today at 10:40am!

Scandal Sheet (1952), starring Broderick Crawford, Donna Reedand, John Derek and directed by Phil Karlson.

Another fine character actor has left us; Tom Noonan (1951—2026). #RIP #NeoNoir #FilmNoir