Series C, Episode 06 - City at the Edge of the World ORAC: The tracer is between the index and second finger of your left hand. AVON: [Holds up small disc] Thank you, Orac. VILA: [Entering] Let's get on with it, then. https://blake.torpidity.net/m/306/33

"Life? Don't talk to me about life." #OTD in 1981: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (TV series) was first broadcast on BBC Two. The above quote is from Marvin the Paranoid Android, who had a "brain the size of a planet" and zero job satisfaction. #HHGTTG #BBC #Level42

I took the BBC weathers advice for the for the cold severe weather warning: anyone travelling in icy conditions should take a shovel, sleeping bag, clothing, 24 hrs food and water, de-icer, rock salt, torch, spare battery, fuel can, first aid kit and jump leads. I felt a right idiot on the bus.

First day back at work after the holidays and my brain is still on ‘festive mode.’ Tried to open a spreadsheet… accidentally opened a box of leftover chocolates instead. Honestly? No regrets. If productivity doesn’t improve soon, I might have to file a complaint with HR (Holiday Recovery).

“Chimpanzees in Zambia wearing blades of grass in their ears as a fashion statement have started wearing them in their bottoms as well.” #BBC #QIquote

🎉 New year, same chaos — resolutions loading slow. Send snacks, not pressure. #NewYear #Haiku #BlueSky #2026Vibes

#OTD in 1979, Blondie released the single “Heart of Glass” from their third studio album “Parallel Lines”. “Once I had a love and it was a gas…soon turned out to be a pain in the ass.” #Blondie #70sMusic

"Beware the Moon, lads." Watch out for the first full moon of the year tonight, traditionally called the Wolf Moon. #Supermoon2026

#OTD Raise a glass to the Professor! JRR Tolkien was born on this day in 1892. This is how the author's experiences during WW1 influenced his fantasy novel, Lord of the Rings: bbc.in/4p4o4l6

#BBC #TShirts #TomorrowsWorld

Series C, Episode 01 - Aftermath AVON: Servalan. SERVALAN: You don't sound surprised. https://blake.torpidity.net/m/301/143

#Blakes7 Series B, Episode 10 - Voice from the Past AVON: The human brain. ORAC: Correct. CALLY: A telepathic order was beamed to Blake to force him to reroute to that asteroid. ORAC: As you yourself foresaw. AVON: So tell us something new. https://blake.torpidity.net/m/210/416

Series D, Episode 03 - Traitor QUUTE: A one in a thousand chance, General. The operator happened to pick it up while running a routine line-scan. GENERAL: And what was this data it was taking from the terminal? https://blake.torpidity.net/m/403/316

Series A, Episode 07 - Mission To Destiny JENNA: There it is, look. Circling every two minutes. BLAKE: When d'you pick it up? JENNA: Just before I called you. BLAKE: It's circling all the time? https://blake.torpidity.net/m/107/7

Series D, Episode 08 - Games GAMBIT: Your move. BELKOV: Oh, I must greet our opponents, Gambit. I'm glad to see they're punctual at least. [Servalan and her guards enter] Oh, we're honoured by your visit, Commissioner Sleer. https://blake.torpidity.net/m/408/90

#OTD in 1978: Roj Blake and his motley crew of rebels made their debuts in the first ever episode of Blake's 7. #BBC #B7 #Blakes7 #SciFiSeries #SciFi

Vogons have upgraded their poetry to include PowerPoint presentations. Casualties are expected. #HHGTTG #Vogons #Poetry #Level42

MTV Channels Signs Off The Air in 2025 With The Song They Debuted With When They First Began in 1981 with the now-classic Buggles song "Video Killed the Radio Star" on December 31, 2025, MTV Music officially ended its 44-year broadcast run by playing this same iconic video as its final transmission.

“Each year, a rare seasonal event occurs. Billionaires migrate to the waters around St. Barths, arriving aboard large superyachts. For a few days, they gather in unusually close proximity before scattering again, having successfully completed NYE.” #NewYear #Migration #NaturalWonder #NewYearsEve

#OTD in 2379, Ellen Ripley is finally successfully cloned. #Alien #Ripley #Movies

#OTD #OnThisDay in 1170, Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights, reportedly incited by King Henry II’s infamous outburst: “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?” His brutal murder at the altar shocked Christendom.

The Emperor Ming: Every thousand years, I test each life system in the Universe. I visit it with mysteries, earthquakes, unpredicted eclipses, strange craters in the wilderness... If these are taken as natural, I judge that system ignorant and harmless - I spare it. #FlashGordon #Movies #Flash

The Emperor Ming: Klytus! Are your men on the right pills? Maybe you should execute their trainer! #FlashGordon #Flash #Movies

Robot: Congratulations, Flash Gordon. You've saved your Earth. Flash Gordon: [leaps into the air] Yeah! #Flash #FlashGordon

#Firstlines The Emperor Ming: Klytus, I'm bored. What play thing can you offer me today? Klytus: An obscure body in the S-K System, your majesty. The inhabitants refer to it as the planet Earth.

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What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to you all!

#OTD Star Wars had its UK premiere in London on this day in 1977. #Movies #StarWars #EpisodeIV

Just found out it’s Friday, apparently. #OTD #BoxingDay

#OTD Jaws was released across the UK 50 years ago. #BoxingDay #Movies #Jaws

The Great Escape… 4:45pm on BBC 2… what more do you want on Boxing Day? #TheGreatEscape #BBC2 #BBC #Movies

#OTD Jaws was released across the UK 50 years ago. #BoxingDay #Movies

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Following the release of their single, "Do Nothing" in December 1980, The Specials appeared on the BBC's "Top of the Pops" on Dec 18th 1980. At the time it was at No.70 but it continued to climb the charts until it peaked at No.4 in Jan 1981. It can be seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Fe...

Over two decades on, Love Actually remains "a Christmas classic, albeit a controversial one": bbc.in/4aoUrGq #BBC #LoveActually #Movies

On this day in 1974, the last episode of Steptoe & Son (A Perfect Christmas) was broadcast.

King Charles calls for reconciliation and unity in Christmas message

When we said we are having free range chicken for dinner… think there was a misunderstanding as to who was invited. #HappyChristmas #ChristmasDinner #Christmas

Never forget. On this day in 1988, John McClane saved Nakatomi Plaza. #DieHard #ChristmasMovies