He was a friend and contemporary of Sam Youd (John Christopher).

I was going to say something political, but somehow after yesterday working in the fields seems the only thing that’s important

Happy Capping Day! The first episode of the #BBC adaptation of John Christopher/Sam Youd's The White Mountains, The #Tripods was set on today's date. (TX 14/09/1984). Hear discussions & interviews with Producer, cast & crew in our podcast anchor.fm/the-tripodscast

On This Capping Day 2089: The Tripods A village in England welcomes its towering overlord (of which it knows nothing and will be capped at nothing more) Where Will Parker is inspired to a different life, a journey that will take him to the White Mountains and beyond (but a bleak ending, either way)

Do you know where your towel is? Happy #TowelDay where we celebrate the life of #DouglasAdams. He was a Hoopy #Frood

@sylepress.bsky.social look what I found in the wild at a #carboot sale today: a 'new' short story by John Christopher/Sam Youd.

The Tripods books were favorites when I was a kid. I think I read them at least three times.

Good episode. Never seen A for Andromeda (only the 2006 remake), The Machine Stops is very good. I'm slowly watching of OoTU boxset. Good hear you liked The Tripods. Sounds like @hairofthehound.bsky.social should have been at @tripods40.bsky.social! youtu.be/ALSIxu-YqSc?...

The Machines have taken over! But Conrad Westmaas @hairofthehound.bsky.social has joined the fightback at Ray's Café, as we dive into #AForAndromeda, #TheTripods and #TheMachineStops from #OutOfTheUnknown. 🌌 Podbean tinyurl.com/3a9s3bd8 🧢 Spotify tinyurl.com/2p69h7kn 🛑 YouTube tinyurl.com/3w624f8y

When #TheTripods series 1 finale rewarded our patience with the coolest TV laser battle of the 80s

Tomorrow the café welcomes our first guest to the Cathode Ray's Podcast! Here's what's coming up on the specials board this week.

OYD* 1922: Sam Youd (John Christopher) Writer of many dystopian novels, compelling to young me not just for his grim worldbuilding but their sour endings Most famous for The Tripods Trilogy, later a BBC1 series with an infamously (accidentally) bleak finish *Yesterday, but…

If you haven't already, we devoted an episode to Sam Youd, with participation from @sylepress.bsky.social 'Happy Birthday Sam, RIP' anchor.fm/the-tripodscast

Is #StarTrek III or IV the ideal film for Easter? (Coinciding with #FirstContactDay this year!) youtu.be/_jMSF-j-DqQ?... anchor.fm/idontdoscifi westlakefilms.uk/idontdoscifi

Pop Fact! Stop To Love by Luther Vandross was originally called Stop To Watch The Tripods until he discovered that they'd cancelled series three.

In the meantime, if you haven't heard it already, there's a #Tripods podcast @tripodscast.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/trip...

Our first non-Sci-Fi episode! For those who remember, or fans of #retro #1970s #TV have we got the episode for YOU! Join us as we take a child of the #90s back to a decade of flares, casual sexism, and the colour BROWN! youtu.be/8EMPU8CDB94?...

Who remembers when #SantaClaus saved the World from the Mayan #Apocalypse on this day in 2012? #comedy #shortfilm youtube.com/watch?v=e7U0...

Cover reveal! Kevin Hiley's artwork for our upcoming 'Holiday Special.'

Coming soon! Our Holiday Special. We take co-host Dani back to the 70s, her most hated decade to watch classic British TV. Some of it featuring: Bruce Forsyth Paula Wilcox Derek Jacobi James Burke Richard Briers The Colour Brown!

We played this #Tripods game for an episode of the podcast! open.spotify.com/episode/5V21...

"THE TRIPODS" season 1, episode 12 (01/12/84) Using hand grenades discovered in the ruins of Paris, Will, Henry and Beanpole decide to go on the offensive... A BBC adaptation of John Christopher's novel, "The White Mountains" (1967). #scifi #sciencefiction #1980s

Yesterday, we recorded a special episode to be released during the Festive Season.

Here's something else that @min3rvas0wl.bsky.social and Dani talked about in our #Stargate episode: The Eye of the Pharaoh by Iain Smyth, 'a pop-up whodunnit.' Has anyone else read this book?

Who remembers Microsoft #AncientLands? Co-hosts @min3rvas0wl.bsky.social & Dani certainly do-they talk about using this ancient resource in our #Stargate episode. #Egypt

Join a non-fan as she takes a journey a million light years from home through the #Stargate! The movie, combined action/adventure, sci-fi, & ancient Egyptian mythology. Will her Chevrons be locked or will the gate stay closed? anchor.fm/idontdoscifi youtube.com/@iddsf westlakefilms.uk/idontdoscifi

Coming soon! Non-fan & co-host Dani 'steps through the gate' to travel a journey of a million miles from home as she watches #Stargate (1994). anchor.fm/idontdoscifi youtube.com/@iddsf westlakefilms.uk/idontdoscifi

P.S. Also available in orange. #Halloween #Stargate

Happy #Halloween! Coming to a podcast platform near you soon our next episode #Stargate!

Like the Great Prophet Zarqhoun, we may be late posting this, but here it is: Photos of the 'Fortune Teller' the device used to add a random element to the points of discussion about #DouglasAdams #HitchHikersGuidetotheGalaxy in our episode with guest Tim/ @randomiserpod.bsky.social

Are you visiting The City Of Gold And Lead? #thetripods

If you're not aware, this is from the Makers of Tripodscast!

We watched this the other night, and I recommend it! Classy, informative, delightful – and short 😀

NEW EPISODE! This Saturday (11/10/25): non-fan Dani watches #BBC TV version of #DouglasAdams #HitchHikersGuidetotheGalaxy for the 1st time. Our guest is Tim from @randomiserpod.bsky.social Don't forget to bring your #towel! #ArthurDent #Zaphod #FordPrefect #Trillian #Marvin #42

"THE TRIPODS" season 2, episode 5 (transmitted 05/10/85) Via subterfuge, Will and Fritz gain entry to the city of the Tripods: a city with a lethal atmosphere and alien inhabitants... A BBC adaptation of John Christopher's novel, "The City of Gold and Lead" (1968). #scifi #sciencefiction #1980s

@charliefrancis.bsky.social has made a brilliant short film covering the #Tripods TV series, the @tripods40.bsky.social event, and talks with fans about their love of the show, and Chris Jones' wonderful book, 'All For Nothing?' youtu.be/ALSIxu-YqSc?...

41 years ago, The #Tripods arrived on BBC1. To celebrate, we've great pleasure in spreading the word that film-maker Charlie Francis has a treat in store. Coming October 1st, short film 'When The Tripods Came Back' takes a fond look at the Tripods40 celebrations.

They might be a bit tame by modern standards, but John Christopher wrote two post-apocalyptic trilogies for Young Adults which I loved as a teenager. The first two Tripods books were made in to a tv series by the BBC. bsky.app/profile/ianm...

"We thank the #Tripods for Monday."

Happy (Actual) Anniversary to the #BBC TV adaptation of The #Tripods. First broadcast on Saturday 15th September 1984. Based on John Christopher/Sam Youd's original trilogy. anchor.fm/the-tripodscast

"THE TRIPODS" season 1, episode 1 (15/09/84) Through the ritual of "Capping", the Earth's population have been enslaved by alien Masters who traverse the planet in Tripod machines. A BBC adaptation of John Christopher's novel, "The White Mountains" (1967). #scifi #sciencefiction #1980s #horrorfam

"THE TRIPODS" dominate the cover of "Radio Times" (15th - 21st September, 1984). #scifi #sciencefiction #1980s #horrorfam #RadioTimes #horror

1 year ago today, cast, crew & fans gathered for Tripods40 to launch Tripods: All For Nothing book & to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the #BBC #scifi series The #Tripods based on ##JohnChristopher 's novels. Relive the day with these interviews youtube.com/@2089ad-a4n?... @sylepress.bsky.social

The Tripods

Have you heard our third episode of the podcast where a first-time reader discusses the book? #Tripods #JohnChristopher #YA #scifi bsky.app/profile/trip...

Choose 20 Science Fiction books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (20/20) 🛸 #booksky #scifi

Happy 59th Anniversary of the (US TV) debut of #StarTrek, #TOS as it's also known! First-time viewer Dani gives her thoughts!

Scared me so much as a kid!

"THE TRIPODS" season 2, episode 1 (07/09/85) Through a process known as "Capping", the Earth's population have been enslaved by alien Masters who traverse the planet in Tripod machines. A BBC adaptation of John Christopher's novel, "The City of Gold and Lead" (1968). #scifi #sciencefiction #1980s