With The Muppet Show back on Disney+, it’s the perfect time to read my book of interviews with creatives who either worked alongside Jim Henson or on his productions - it’s now available in paperback and ebook: Paperback: amzn.eu/d/b99EAB4 Ebook: amzn.eu/d/huZMlM7

Not long until I’m chatting movies with the irrepressible @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show today again. Any minute now.

Heading to BBC Radio Scotland now for another movie chat with @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show. Should be on air from around 3.20pm. We'll be covering a brand new film, a new combined version of two previously released films, and the 75th anniversary release of an all-time classic.

I’ve stocked up on copies of my Jim Henson and Hamish Macbeth books, plus I have some Tremors books in the house… if anyone wants signed copies for Christmas presents, just give me a shout.

Dream jobs do come along… I’ve spent the last few months immersed in BBC Scotland’s City Lights as Assistant Producer on a new 60min doc telling the story of the show. With vintage clips + new interviews, it’s pure dead brilliant! On telly/iPlayer 30th November. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

I'm about to run on down to BBC Radio Scotland to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social again today. The fun should commence just before 3.30pm.

King Rocker will be screening at Margate Film Festival with a Q&A from Stewart Lee & director Michael Cumming on Sunday Nov 30th Screening ARK Cliftonville at 5.35PM & THEN later than night Michael Cumming will be screening the brilliant Oxide Ghosts at 8.20 Tickets here dice.fm/event/7deox7...

A belated thanks to Tough Pigs for this fantastic review of my recent Jim Henson book!

The ideal Halloween gift for your friends and family 🎃

I’m currently on the train to Glasgow to go-host All Day Horror Madness at the glorious GFT. Very healthy ticket sales mean that Screen One is going to be packed with people for five horror movies in a row. ‘Tis the season!

Thanks to Christopher Owens for taking the time to write this review of my book. 👍

I'll be on the @nicolameighan.bsky.social Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Scotland again this afternoon. Probably from an earlier time of around 3.15. I should hopefully get to mention some retro movies for Halloween. We'll also be discussing 'The Mastermind' and 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere'.

Hamish Macbeth is heading back to the Highlands! I’ll be introducing two episodes at Eden Court and signing copies of my new book on the series on Sunday 9th November! eden-court.co.uk/event/hamish...

"There's a man out there!" First heard on October 11, 1963. Celebrating 62 years of one of the most iconic Twilight Zone episodes ever aired: "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet." A toast to Richard Matheson and William Shatner for this piece of TV history!

There are only two more Writers’ HQ Edinburgh Retreats left in 2025! There are a few tickets left for this Sunday or get your place for November (or come to both!). @writershq.bsky.social writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...

Speaking as someone who spent several school years loving the idea of becoming a werewolf, I was thoroughly entertained by Stewart Lee Vs The Man-Wulf at the Edinburgh Playhouse tonight. But I think the show is tremendous even for those without a former lycanthropy obsession.

The hardback of my #Highlander book is only £1 in the Waterstones clearance sale! Perfect Christmas present…

RIP, Robert Redford. Love your films, but Twilight Zone fans will always toast your sweet turn as Mr. Death. May you be welcomed just as warmly. "I don't prefer to look back at my earliest efforts, but I have to admit I'm proud of that one." — Redford on "Nothing in the Dark"

Reviews of the Hamish Macbeth book continue to trickle in… if you’re a fan of the show or want to know more about how TV was made in the 1990s, I think you’ll enjoy this one.

I’ve been lucky enough to host plenty of Q&As over the years, but one of the real highlights has been my conversation with Terence Stamp at the Cameo Cinema in 2013. Despite his slightly fearsome reputation, he was a delight to spend time with. Very sad to hear the news of his passing.

The Edinburgh @writershq.bsky.social Retreat is in full swing! As always, an amazing bunch of writers. Just had lunch in the lovely garden at Tribe Porty. If fancy a day of writing, along with caffeine, snacks and lunch, you can get your ticket for next month here: writershq.co.uk/edinburgh-wr...

If you want to escape the Fringe for a day to focus on your own creative musings and write, there are still a few spaces left at this Sunday’s Writers’ HQ retreat at Tribe Porty. Book your ticket here: writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...

It’s a good time to stock up on copies of my Highlander book on Amazon, it’s only £3! Dozens of interviews with cast and crew, including the barman in the NYC pub and the bloke who does the backflips near the start (and Lambert, Brown, Mulcahy and two members of Queen)!

Covering The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, Dark Crystal, The Storyteller and many more, my new book of interviews with creatives who either worked alongside Jim Henson or on his productions is now available in paperback and ebook: Paperback: amzn.eu/d/b99EAB4 Ebook: amzn.eu/d/huZMlM7

Thanks @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social for inviting me to introduce a sold out 35mm screening of Local Hero tonight - in the audience was Caroline “Pauline the punk” Guthrie who told us it was the most enjoyable job she’s ever had.

Always a favourite for Glasgow's film fans, LOCAL HERO from Gregory's Girl director Bill Forsyth returns to our screens from Fri! Don't miss our special screening on 29 July from a gorgeous 35mm print, ft an extended introduction by Jonathan Melville. 🎫http://bit.ly/GFTLocalHero

I'll soon be following a map to BBC Radio Scotland to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show, from around 3.30pm. Up for discussion are the new Fantastic Four, Adam Sandler revisiting one of his hits of yesteryear and the 40th anniversary rerelease of a kids classic.

What was it really like working with Jim Henson? I spent years tracking down the puppeteers, writers, directors and other creatives who helped bring the magic to life. Their stories became Rainbow Connections: Volume One, out 31st July 🌈 Find out more: jonathanmelville.substack.com/p/rainbow-co...

Local Hero fans! Come along to a special one-off screening of the BRAND NEW 35mm print at @glasgowfilmtheatre.bsky.social on Tuesday 29th July at 8pm. I'll be introducing this one, discussing deleted scenes, mermaids and more... www.glasgowfilm.org/movie/local-...

If anyone’s interested in a review copy please shout - I’ve had no time to send this to press as I’m working on the next book. I don’t think any outlet has yet covered the 30th anniversary of a show dubbed ‘X-Files meets Northern Exposure’ involving ghosts, cannibalism and the Stone of Destiny.

I'm heading through the heat now to chat movies once again with @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her BBC Radio Scotland Afternoon show, from 3.30pm. Superman and his dog will of course be up for discussion, along with the entertainingly bizarre new documentary on Pavement.

50 years ago—on June 28, 1975—Rod Serling dies. "I just want them to remember me 100 years from now. I don’t care that they’re not able to quote a single line that I’ve written. But just that they can say, 'Oh, he was a writer.' That’s sufficiently an honored position for me.”

Shortly about to take a wander through the heat to talk movies on @nicolameighan.bsky.social' Afternoon Show on BBC Radio Scotland again, from around 3.30pm. Some good stuff to chat about, but I may well fly in the face of current popular opinion by giving a negative response to a big new release.

About to take a wander to BBC Radio Scotland for another chat with @nicolameighan.bsky.social a little after 3.30pm on her Afternoon Show. Aside from new movies on release, we'll also talk of BBC2s upcoming Springsteen night, specifically the new documentary When Bruce Springsteen Came to Britain.

The next @writershq.bsky.social Edinburgh Retreat is this Sunday! What better way to kick off June with a day of uninterrupted writing. There will be plenty of caffeine, snacks and lunch is provided too. Book your place here: writershq.co.uk/whq-event/ed...

Peter Pan: The Graphic Novel, the 10th Anniversary Special Edition, is now LIVE on Kickstarter! From Stref (Stephen White), myself and @comicscene.bsky.social Faithful to the original, an all-ages book that was a real labour of love for us! Check it out here www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...

Ida Lupino directing The Twilight Zone episode The Masks, written by Rod Serling. 📺 Air date - March 20th, 1964.

About to take a wander to BBC Radio Scotland to chat movies again with @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show, from about 3.30pm. Amongst other things, I'll be giving my verdict on the new Ben Affleck action movie sequel.

Thanks Dave youtu.be/Mn-rwQgk6vE?...

A Happy Birthday to Jack Nicholson. A man who's always been really into his work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=phsU...

Aliens is now SOLD OUT, but you will still be able to hear amazing stories from @galeannehurd.bsky.social when she introduces Battle Beyond The Stars (w/ @badmoviebible.bsky.social on Fri 30 May) and Tremors (w/ @jonmelville.bsky.social on Sat 31 May). www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk

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I'm currently donning my chef whites in preparation for heading off to BBC Radio Scotland to chat movies with @nicolameighan.bsky.social on her Afternoon Show, just after 3.30pm. Amongst the tasty treats on offer will be kitchen-mayhem-movie La Cocina and post-apocalypse musical The End.

This will be an exciting event. Hard to imagine a better Q&A host for it than 'Mr Tremors' himself, Jonathan Melville.

The man knows how to write a book on cult Scottish media. You should absolutely check this out — as a fan, there’s loads in there for you and if you’re not already a fan, you will be itching to be by the end.

Hamish Macbeth was first broadcast on 26th March 1995 - happy 30th! My book on the series is now available via Amazon, with other stores following in the coming days. Watch the series on iPlayer. #smellthepomade

A very timely release that’s packed full of the usual exceptional research and detail always to be found in Jon Melville’s books.

My creepy new novel will be clawing its way out of the woods and onto shelves, with a big thank you to Polygon and my awesome agent Sara Langham birlinn.co.uk/2025/03/13/p...

Slight echoes of seeing Bob Dylan's reaction at his Barras gig in 2004 when the crowd took control of the chorus of Like A Rolling Stone. Caused me to happily reflect on how many epic nights I've been lucky enough to have in this celebrated venue.