” It’s the night before Hogswatch, an Discian holiday with a remarkable similarity to Christmas, and all round Ankh-Morpork all the little children are sleeping and waiting for their presents.”
Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather (2006): Review
My 2020 Part 2
“While my rationing and restrictions meant I now only had to go out once a week I couldn’t escape the effects of the virus.”
Beware of Myths!
“Some years ago, a friend sent me a link to a film, called Zeitgeist”
Star Trek #OnThisDay
On 22nd of November 1968 US TV audiences saw the first inter- racial kiss beamed straight into their living rooms.
Byker Grove #OnThisDay
On 8th of November 1989 the first episode of Byker Grove was televised on the BBC.
Sgathaich: Space 1999 Dragon’s Domain
“The 8th episode of the first season, we open to narration by Dr Helena Russell saying how it had been 877 days since the moon had been blasted out of the Earth’s orbit.”
Cracker #OnThisDay
On the 27th of September 1993 the first episode of Cracker was shown on ITV.
Scooby Doo Where Are You? #OnThisDay
On 13th of September 1969, the children’s animation Scooby Doo, Where Are You? first hit the TV screens in the US.
The Braveheart Experience
It is 25 years since the film Braveheart had its UK premier in Stirling.
Sgathaich: The Year of the Sex Olympics
“The Year of the Sex Olympics is the tale of a dystopian future written by Nigel Kneale famous for the Quatermass stories”
