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Beer, television, music, quizzing, not necessarily in that order. Author: The Penguin TV Companion, Rock & Pop on British TV and numerous books on beer; former editor of the Good Beer Guide; question writer for Mastermind and other TV series.
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A reminder that Michael Lindsay-Hogg's film of Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park is still on BBC iPlayer. Worth watching for Art's astonishing rendition of Bridge over Troubled Water alone. Goosebumps.

Blondie in concert 1979 at the Apollo Theatre in Glasgow on BBC Four 9:10

Farewell to Mike Berry — the only man who could go from the charts to the shop floor at Grace Brothers without missing a beat.

What a line up that first series had: Joni Mitchell, John Sebastian, Elton John, Crosby & Nash, James Taylor.

Happy World Parkinson's Day. I'm realistic, and despite that, cheerful. Happy to help raise awareness.

Fine episode.

Mauldons, Suffolk’s oldest brewery, will hit a remarkable milestone this month as its head brewer, Steve Birch, celebrates brewing 25,000,000 pints #beer #beernews #brewer beertoday.co.uk/2025/04/07/m...

50 YEARS AGO TODAY: another kids' sci-fi, Sky lasted one series of a solarised child from the beyond appearing on Earth and using psychic powers to try and get back to his own time and dimension, by writers on holdover from Who Bob Baker and Dave Martin.

My chums at Wharf Brewery here in Essex are looking for a new brewer if anyone's interested.

Off for another 24 mile #beerpush training for #TesticularCancer @Itsontheball , I'd you can support I anyway please do www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...

Anyway, it's Friday so have a video of Sweep singing a bit of Mulder and Scully by Catatonia from the old Harry Hill show:

The Dove, Bury St Edmunds, £2.50 a pint of perfectly conditioned cask beer. 40-50 customers in at half five, perhaps unsurprisingly

Two legacy Colorado craft consolidation moves this week: Yesterday, Great Divide joined craft conglomerate Wilding (Stem Ciders, Denver Beer, Funkwerks). Today, Dry Dock joins Left Hand's parent company Indian Peaks Brewing Co. Lots of capacity + slowing craft growth + need for efficiency.

The Clash on Saturday morning children’s TV show Tiswas, back in 1980 as they promote their seminal album London Calling.

The brilliant pioneering Film&TV director Waris Hussein is on BBC Front Row next Monday… talking A Touch Of Love & yes, possibly Doctor Who..

My latest round of beer reviews for Drinks Retailing.

Remembering Ronnie Lane on his birthday youtu.be/cknPqLIsHck

[1972] Ace of Wands - Telepathic stage magician, Tarot, and his two assistants solve mysteries and crimes of a bizarre or magical nature, and battle against villains with various powers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQpa...

I don’t drink alcohol so why am I passionate about #ukpubs. The answer is because they provide communities with unique social spaces. They are economically, socially and culturally important. They are sites of our national and local history and heritage

David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars explode onto The Old Grey Whistle Test with a blistering performance of Queen Bitch in 1972. Raw energy, attitude, and the birth of an icon. ⚡️ Watch it here. #DavidBowie #QueenBitch #OGWT youtube.com/watch?v=iuDJ...

Today's gripe. Biographies with no index. Useless.

Always worth a watch. Great soundtrack, too.

Coming soon... SUPERCAR (1961) beginning Sat-26-April at 10am! Part of SATURDAY MORNING PICTURES! #TPTVsubtitles Follow the adventures of #MikeMercury and the test crew at Black Rock Laboratory. www.youtube.com/watch?v=glL1...

[1968] Bleep and Booster - Cartoon by William Timym originally shown on Blue Peter. Bleep is an alien from the planet Miron/Myron with a spaceship, whilst Booster is a young human who travels with Bleep performing galactic missions for Bleep's moustached father. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fkc...

Seriously can’t wait for the US Craft Beer Showcase Tour this week! Four epic US craft breweries are coming over: Allagash, Magnify, Other Half and Hudson Valley pouring at The Rake, Ghost Whale, Beer Merchants and Cafe Beermoth. Come join, entry’s free! (Except GW)

I go on about pavement parking a lot and this is why. Where exactly are me and my son supposed to go at this point? The answer, thanks to this driver, is into the road.

Sad news today as former BBC and commercial radio broadcaster Andy Peebles has died at the age of 76

We’re on the lookout for friendly bar staff volunteers to serve #EOTR2025 folk their refreshment of choice 3x 5 hour shifts + gets you into the festival and staff campsite Email [email protected] for more details and the application form

The last few drops of another long-time favourite. It really didn't last long.

65 years ago today! #eddiecochran #genevincent #billyfury

Alone Again Or by Love, released in France by Vogue in 1968.

Enjoyed reading the Spring edition of @camraofficial.bsky.social BEER with articles by @katiematherkm.bsky.social @davidjesudason.bsky.social @rogerprotz.bsky.social @petebrownbeer.bsky.social @willhawkes.bsky.social @jeffevanswriter.bsky.social @atjbeer.bsky.social and others!

ITV AT 70 Part One: Associated Rediffusion We're celebrating 70 years of ITV with a special series exploring every regional company that has shaped the network since 1955. We begin with Associated-Rediffusion, the very first ITV franchise. #itv70

Probably not allowed to enter as I wrote two of those sets this week.

Having a bit of fun with a comparative Fuller's 1845 tasting. A new bottle v one 18 years old. The new is crisper and more bitter; the old is sweeter and sherry like, with more of the expected fruit cake notes, and it's still in remarkable condition. Of the two, I might just prefer the aged beer.

I had a nice time watching ‘Ringo and Friends at the Ryman’. First and always the man is a musician, and at 84 he's in good voice, drums great and moves well, plus the band cooks and his guest musicians are fabulous. And in 2025 we really do have to understand: what's so funny about "peace & love"?

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New @londonbeercity.bsky.social coming at the end of this week. Featuring - the brewery that conquered London by stealth - Beamish is back - pub news in TW1, SE18, SW11 & E17 - the first night of a new regime at SE London’s best pub 😮 Subscribe here: www.willhawkes.net/london-beer-...