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Remembering Roger Delgado who was born on this day March 1st 1918. Roger was the first (and arguably) the best actor to play The Master in Doctor Who. He made his first appearance in the Season 8 story “Terror of the Autons” in 1971.

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44 years ago today (the 28th of February 1981) Janet Fielding made her debut in Doctor Who as the Doctors new companion Tegan Jovanka in Part One of "Logopolis".

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I’m not a huge fan of medical dramas but I loved House starring the amazing Hugh Laurie. Superbly written. One of the best written tv dramas of all time.

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Absolutely stunned and saddened to learn that Michelle Trachtenberg, Dawn from 'Buffy the Vamipie Slayer', has died, aged 39. :( :( One of my all time favourite tv programmes.

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Another old piccy and back to June 1989 - meeting Colin Baker at Nottingham Theatre Royal. Colin was appearing as The Doctor in the stage production; The Ultimate Adventure. On the tour I interviewed Colin, Rebecca Thornhill and David Banks. I still have the recordings on cassette tape!

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Meeting Nick Courtney (The Brigadier) from Doctor Who at a Watchers event at Sheffield Hallam University. Im not sure exactly on the date, but it was around the mid 90’s.

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Big Finish Day - Saturday 21st June 2025 at Quad, Derby Special guests already confirmed to appear include Colin Baker, Peter Purves and Tim Treloar. Over 50% of tickets already sold - book now to avoid disappointment!

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Remembering Stan Laurel (16 June 1890 - 23 February 1965) who passed away 60 years ago today. He appeared in over 100 films with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy. Arthur Stanley Jefferson was born in his grandparents' house on 16th June of 1890 in Argyle Street, Ulverston, Lancashire.

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41 years ago today, the 23rd of February 1983, Nicola Bryant made her debut as the new companion Perpugilliam Brown - Peri, in episode one of the four part story; “Planet of Fire”. Pictured below with Peter Davison giving a touch of James Bond in a publicity still promoting Nicola’s debut story.

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Congratulations to EastEnders reaching its 40th anniversary. Ross Kemp hosts -.EastEnders: 40 Years on The Square documentary. Tonight BBC One 8pm.

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I’m not really a fan of New Who, however I loved Eccleston as The Doctor. And I thought Rose worked best with Eccleston’s Doctor. So pleased to hear they’re both coming back to do a series of Doctor Who audio dramas for Big Finish. The Doctor and Rose are back!

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Just been to the gym because they've got a new machine in. Only used it for half an hour as I started to feel sick. It's great, though. It does everything - KitKats, Mars bars, Snickers, Crisps, the lot.

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September 2014 - Me at Quad on stage, and an off guard moment, about to interview Peter Davison. Looks like we're about to make a run for it. Photo by Kara Fox.

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“The Web Planet” part 1 of a 6 part story was first transmitted 60 years ago today!

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8 years ago today (10th February 2017) Sigrid released her debut single "Don't Kill My Vibe" which today has amassed 90 million streams on Spotify and has become an anthem for fans. The music has already been used in several TV series, movies and even in a documentary about feminism.

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BREAKING: Button Moon landings FAKED!

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55 years ago today “The Plastic Eaters”, the first episode of ‘Doomwatch’ was broadcast on this day (9th February 1970). Created by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davis (who wrote this opening installment) the series ran for a total of 38 episodes (including one untransmitted ep - 'Sex and Violence').

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8th of February 1978 - Making its debut 47 years ago today, the very first episode of ‘Grange Hill’ a series devised by Phil Redmond.

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Remembering Nick Gascoigne. 05/06/1970 - 08/02/2013. I can’t believe that 12 years have passed. I first met Nick back in 2010 & I’ll always be very grateful for his friendship and the support he gave to me during some difficult times. Greatiy missed. My thoughts to all his family & friends. x

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Sigrid - in the studio - but aways time for some Dua!

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Sigrid

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BREAKING NEWS: Kim Jong is all smiles as he receives word that he is no longer the planet's most insane leader.

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I can’t believe it. I’ve just been blocked by Gary Barlow on BlueSky. Whatever I said, whatever I did, I didn’t mean it.

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“I have the power of life and death over all of you” - Hindle. Part 1 of “Kinda” was first shown 43 years ago today, it remains one of my favourite stories.

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Happy 3rd birthday to our wonderful little miracle (Jan 31st). We can’t believe you are 3 already! What a joy she is. ❤️

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30 years ago today, soapland's most famous patio gave up its gruesome secret as Trevor Jordache's body was dug up on Channel 4's Brookside.

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"Traken Union, famous for its harmony. A whole empire held together by- by people being terribly nice to each other". - The Doctor. 44 years ago today part 1 of “The Keeper of Traken” was first broadcast. The serial would see the return of The Master!

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Diana Rigg photographed during filming of 'The Fear Merchants' - the first episode shot in colour for Season Five.

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There is an unwritten law that whenever you open a packet of tablets, you will open it at the end with the folded over leaflet.

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Jean Marsh filming Sara Kingdom's death-by-Time-Destructor on Stage 3 at Ealing Studios on the morning of Thurs 30th Sept 1965 for the 12th and final part of “The Daleks Masterplan (“Destruction of Time”) Episode 12 shown this day on the 29th January 1966. (Photo colourised by Clayton Hickman)

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532 episodes watched and counting - “Brookside”. Devised by Phil Redmond and with writers like Jimmy McGovern looking back 40 odd years later it’s still one of the best U.K. soaps ever written.

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