Thoroughly enjoyed the Strictly Christmas special. Glittery, camp, lots of fun. Not gonna lie, teared up a bit throughout. The show is going to be very different without Tess and Claudia. Whoever takes on the roles have very big (and sparkly) shoes to fill.

BOB CRATCHIT: ♫ There's something in the wind today that's good for everyone. Yes, faith is in our hearts today, we're shining like the sun And everyone can feel it, the feeling's running deep After all, there's only one more sleep til Christmas. ♫

To all my friends and family, wherever you are in the world and however you spend it, may you have a very merry Christmas xx

This is called ‘Twenty Modern-Day Proverbs’.

I'm not planning on going to America anytime soon so I may as well say it: the Convicted Felon's statement on the tragic death of Rob Reiner and his wife - people with more empathy and humanity in their little fingers than that bloated carcass has in his whole body - is grotesque, classless and vile

I had a wonderful time at Porters Theatre Cardiff last week, reprising my role as Harold Thropp in Philip Meeks' fantastic one-man show Twinkle. Thank you to everyone who came to see it. The frock is packed away for the moment, but I'll be Twinkling again next year. Long Live The Widow!

and now a #RandomMovieGIF (as random as possible)

I have something of a habit of seeing an interesting opportunity, thinking "oh, go on then, I'll find out more" and - by various circumstances happening - ending up doing the thing I initially only intended on finding out more about. Such it is with my current (main) role.

What fictional creature/villain traumatized you as a child? Three come to mind: Zelda from Terrahawks (as Christian points out), the Count from Sesame Street, and this abomination. [If you don't know who this is, it's Noseybonk from Jigsaw. And if you DO know, I'm sorry for tonight's bad dreams]

On #DoctorWhoDay, I can highly recommend this superb thread by @thesimonc90.bsky.social using Simpsons images/GIFs to describe Doctor Who serials. Some absolutely inspired choices here!

Happy #DoctorWhoDay! 62 years of adventures in space and time. Long may it continue!

At this precise moment in time... The Mind Robber The Daemons The Five Doctors Remembrance Of The Daleks Battlefield Subject to change at any time ;)

If you see this post, do it too!! 🌟 Pronouns: he/him Height: 5ft 7ins Shoe: UK 10 (I have wide feet) Zodiac: Aries Smoke: No Tattoos: 1 - the Great Seal of Rassilon from Doctor Who on my left arm but am planning others Fave drinks: Coffee, cherry cola, occasionally whisk(e)y

Dear God, I hate watching and listening back to myself. It's been necessary, and a very worthwhile thing to do, but all I can see/hear is what I did wrong and what I'd change. I'm my own worst critic.

The Wicker Man is one of my all-time favourite movies and this poster for the 50th anniversary release is just sublime :)

Prep for Twinkle has stepped up a notch! Well, Harold is all about tradition, after all... See the show at Porter's Cardiff - Thursday 27th and Friday 28th November, show starts 6:30pm sharp. 18+ due to content. Tickets available from this link: bit.ly/47vPmKs #LongLiveTheWidow

@derekbgayle.bsky.social @dmuma.bsky.social @mattbr.bsky.social Fantastic @gimmickspod.bsky.social episode on the superb "Go Flip Yourself" (What We Do In The Shadows). Loved the deep dive into US reality TV history as well. Also loved the bonus ep - I need to see the alternate hypnosis scenes!

Stop scrolling and post two characters that bring you happiness.

Bingewatched The Traitors Ireland in 2 days. Enjoyed it massively. Siobhan McSweeney was inspired casting as host; she was superb. I liked the twists on some of the missions, especially the one that used Irish Gaelic. As usual, some of my faves were got rid of too early (either murdered or banished)

V for Vendetta (2005) Directed by James McTeigue, screenplay by the Wachowskis stars Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman and Rupert Graves.

I genuinely didn't think it was possible to love Emma Thompson more, and then she does this... *chef's kiss, no notes*

Hello lovelies! The planned performance of Twinkle on 25/11 at Cardiff Theatre Cafe is postponed due to ongoing work at St. Andrew's Church (future date TBC). But the performances at Porter's Theatre (27/11 | 28/11) are still going ahead! Tickets available: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/car...

I've attended two weddings in the past week. Both were utterly joyous affairs with ceremonies and receptions beautifully reflecting the passions and interests of the couples. In both cases, the day was quintessentially "them". A timely reminder in this chaotic world that love exists and love endures

#CardiffTheatre people - Does anyone know of a venue that could accommodate a show next week? Thu 23rd-Sat 25th. Due to a roof collapse in an adjoining building, the current venue is unusable.

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I saw that! This is an original one sheet poster from the 2000 re-release of "Rear Window", the suspense thriller regarded as one of Hitchcock's most entertaining movies. #rearwindow #alfredhitchcock #jamesstewart #gracekelly #movieposter #posterart #hollywood #classicmovies tiny.cc/d8xt001

#CardiffTheatre people - I'm delighted, proud, excited and not a little nervous to announce that I will be performing Philip Meeks' one-man show Twinkle in Cardiff again this November. [FYI this was the exciting news I teased about two weeks ago ;)] Full details below:

Quote this with the first four horror movies that come to your mind that are 10/10. No cheating. Just the first four. Scream (Wes Craven, 1996) The Wicker Man (Robin Hardy, 1973) Halloween (John Carpenter, 1978) Don't Look Now (Nicolas Roeg, 1973)

Absolutely loving The Celebrity Traitors. Claudia remains her iconic self and the mix of celebs is a good one. Using one of the most iconic tasks in the civilian series (the burial) to reveal the first murdered faithful was a great stroke. Ruth Codd is particularly superb and I'm gripped.

There was no need for David Tennant Mk 2 (14th Doctor) to be a new incarnation. The Power Of The Doctor introduced the idea of degeneration. The Toymaker could have interfered with the 13th Doctor's regeneration and- oh dear- here's 10 again! Still have him reunite with Donna, just as 10 not 14.

A little bit of good news - hubby and I will be going to Edinburgh for the Fringe next year. We'll be there from Sunday 9th August to Monday 17th August. Exciting!

KITCHENWARE COMPANY BOSS: So, did you come up with a name for that revolving food tray, Susan? SUSAN: No, couldn't be arsed.

This is my dance about how much transphobes suck.

If you see this, post a random picture from your device without explaining it.

In honor of National Poetry Day, the greatest parody rewrite of all time:

Some exciting news is in the pipeline - can't wait to share it with you all. 😁

@dmuma.bsky.social @derekbgayle.bsky.social Just listened to your @gimmickspod.bsky.social episode on Only Murders In The Building: The Boy From 6B. Really insightful, well-researched and well presented. I recently rewatched OMITB S1 and this episode was a real standout. Sterling work as usual! :)

Favourite 10 TV comedies in no particular order (well, that's not true, they're in alphabetical order): Blackadder Goes Forth Brooklyn Nine-Nine dinnerladies Frasier The Golden Girls The Good Place Inside No. 9 The League Of Gentlemen The Thick Of It What We Do In The Shadows

Seven is an absolute masterpiece of tension. I remember seeing it in the cinema (underage but only just) and was enthralled. At a certain part during the Sloth scene, it was like an electrical charge was run through the row of seats I was on. Some of it's not aged well but it mostly still stands up!

@dmuma.bsky.social @chrise1701.bsky.social Just listened to @mymotherpod.bsky.social about Joyce Summers. Really good, loved the conversation. First time listener and very much enjoyed!

@derekbgayle.bsky.social @dmuma.bsky.social @hamishsteele.bsky.social Just listened to the Gimmicks podcast on the Doctor Who episode Midnight - thoroughly enjoyed it. Really great analysis of the episode. I now want to go back and re-watch it. Also my first Gimmicks episode but won't be the last!

Aside from Fringe shows, I did also try The Deacon's Cabinet escape room from Escape The Past. An intricate, intriguing adventure heavily based on Edinburgh history, it was a fun and engaging room with a good mix of puzzles. Our gamesmaster, Rosie, was superb. Escape The Past are well worth a visit!

Edinburgh 2025 Unwrapped: * 41 shows/events/performances attended over 7 days * Approximately 53km walked * Busiest day: 9 shows * Least busy day: 3 shows * Caught up with old friends * Made some new friends * Many lovely memories made

EDINBURGH DAY 7 (SUN 24TH) 1) Embro A wonderful way to spend an hour-and-a-half, with a poetry-based walking tour of the Royal Mile, taking in Canongate and Holyrood. Couldn't think of a nicer start to my last day; our guide was Edinburgh poet Ken Cockburn who was brilliant. Definitely worth doing.

EDINBURGH DAY 6 (SAT 23RD) 1) King Lear An interesting interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most well-regarded tragedies, told exclusively from Lear's perspective. This one-man show is expertly performed by Pip Utton whose command of Shakespeare's language is superb.

EDINBURGH DAY 5 (FRI 22ND) 1) Margot And Martha's Chart Show Mixtape A lush way to start the day: a breakneck trek through seven decades of music focusing on what was/is in the charts this week. From Simon & Garfunkel to Chappell Roan, Margot and Martha's gorgeous arrangements and sweet voices shine

EDINBURGH DAY 4 (THU 21ST) 1) Holly Street In the writer's room of soap opera Holly Street, the five scribes are trying to come up with a storyline for the 35th anniversary special. What's on the cards? A storm? A musical? A zombie invasion? Truth is about to become stranger than fiction... Loved it

EDINBURGH DAY 3 (WED 20TH) 1) Human Nature The sleepy town of Little Heath is rocked by the murder of a local youth. The suspects are gathered in the town hall. Whodunit? The teacher? The vicar? Or the doctor? A very Broadchurchesque murder mystery well acted by the eight strong cast.

EDINBURGH DAY 2 (TUESDAY 19TH) 1) I Listened To 100 Covers Of Creep So You Don't Have To I was surprised that Radiohead's song has been covered so often. This intriguing premise is a gateway to discuss the dangers of content farms and the importance of authenticity and creation, of which I approve!

EDINBURGH DAY 1 1) @mhairiblack.bsky.social - Work In Progress Great WIP show by Mhairi, taking on a range of topics and observations with warmth and wit and some hilarious stories. The hour show flew past quickly; we could have spent longer in her wonderful company.