34070 ‘Manston’ arriving into Bury Bolton Street railway station with a Rawtenstall-bound service on the East Lancashire Railway, visiting as part of their ‘Legends of Steam III’ weekend.

60163 Tornado at the East Lancashire Railway this morning.

We are delighted to announce that the legendary #BrittEkland will be joining us live on stage at the #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM & TV at our NEW VENUE: #PalaceTheatre Redditch on Sun-13-Sept 2026. Tickets on sale! Call 0808 178 8212 or online here: renownfilms.co.uk/product-cate...

Delighted to announce that the fabulous #LizaGoddard will be live on stage at The #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM at the Monmouth Savoy event Sat 18 & Sun 19 July! Tickets now on sale! Call 0808 178 8212 or online: buff.ly/t4yiOWN

Tickets Selling Fast for our #TPTV #PeterCushing 'WEEKEND IN WHITSTABLE' EVENT Sat 23 & Sun 24 May. Guests include #VirginiaWetherell #JuliePeasgood #CarolineMunro #MarkIveson and #TheHammerRunners Limited Tickets! Book now 0808 178 8212 or online buff.ly/v7CArvg

THE DANZIGER COLLECTION Vol 1. A 3-DVD Set of 10 British cinema rarities from the archive of the legendary producers, The Danziger's, most unseen for decades! Features #RonaldHoward #GordonJackson #DickEmery & more! Just £25 with FREE UK P&P! buff.ly/M61TXEx

Another good day was had yesterday at the @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social festival in the Alban Arena in St Albans. Lovely to see Lola Lamour singing on stage as always; and we were once again treated to an eye-opening performance by two fascinating showgirls before the start of the show.

Had a good time yesterday at the @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social festival in the Alban Arena at St Albans. Lovely to see Lola Lamour singing on stage as always; and I must say the presence of two showgirls on stage was well and truly an eye-opener! Andre Vincent gave us a good talk about warm-up.

Now at this weekend’s @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social festival in the Alban Arena in St Albans. Loving my new cushion!

Just 5 days to go! Are you joining us this weekend? THE TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 at the Alban Arena, St Albans Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March! Excellent Circle Tickets available for Sat & Sun! Stalls seats sold out! Don't delay! Call 0808 178 8212 or online now! buff.ly/IDUknZr

LMS Black 5 45407 ‘The Lancashire Fusilier’ passing Middlewood railway station with the ‘Buxton Spa Express’ railtour.

Peter’s special day also encompassed an interview with Tim Burrows of the Doctor Who Missing Episodes Podcast. To listen to the interview, visit the Film is Fabulous! website: filmisfabulous.org.uk/exclusive-pe...

Exclusive Peter Purves Interview On Wednesday, 11th March 26, Peter Purves walked into Leicester’s Phoenix Arts Cinema and Art Centre. What happened next took the great man’s breath away. Film is Fabulous! had, in fact, recovered two missing episodes of The Daleks’ Master Plan, in which he starred

“They are out there, I know it! And they’re getting closer.” 🚨 BREAKING! 🚨 Missing #DoctorWho episodes FOUND!! After 61 years, “The Nightmare Begins” & “Devil’s Planet” (Eps 1 & 3 of “The Daleks’ Master Plan”) are BACK, thanks to @filmisfabulous.bsky.social. Available on iPlayer in April!

Further information on the two recovered episodes of Doctor Who can be found on the Film is Fabulous! website: filmisfabulous.org.uk/missing-doct...

Missing Doctor Who Recovered! The Film is Fabulous! team are pleased to announce the recovery of two missing episodes of Doctor Who, from the serial entitled, ‘The Daleks’ Master Plan’: The Nightmare Begins (Broadcast: 13th Nov 1965) Devil’s Planet (Broadcast: 27th Nov 1965)

Wonderful to wake up to this fascinating news! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Just watched this at the Lyceum Theatre in Crewe this afternoon, a thrilling show filled with laughter and joy! Neil Brand will be touring around the country visiting other venues with this show; so be sure to check it out where possible. www.laurelandhardypresentedbyneilbrand.co.uk/tour-dates/

Received my copy by post today. A good selection of rare hour-long films to settle down to after a day’s work.

Are you joining us for a weekend of dazzling stars, good old-fashioned variety entertainment, rare films and all the vintage charm of #TPTV at our FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 Sat 21 & Sun 22 March? We promise you an unmissable weekend! Tickets selling fast! buff.ly/8PTE5Uh

Delighted that #JaneMilligan daughter of #SpikeMilligan will be introducing a rare, lost short of #TheGoons, with #RichardUsher of the #GoonSociety, that has been found and restored on the Sunday 22nd March at our Festival event at St Albans! buff.ly/8PTE5Uh

Thrilled that VIRGINIA WETHERELL will attend our #PETERCUSHING 'WEEKEND IN WHITSTABLE' EVENT Sat 23 & Sun 24 May. Virginia and husband, Ralph Bates, were close friends with Peter and she brings many fond memories of him. Book now 0808 178 8212 or buff.ly/tphrqBv

Come and meet the legendary Melvyn Hayes at our #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 at the Alban Arena, St Albans on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March 2026. Tickets selling fast!! Call 0808 178 8212 or online now! buff.ly/9XMcRlW

Sad to hear the great Robert Duvall has passed away aged 95. The Oscar-winning actor appeared in many great films, including 'The Godfather' (1972), 'Network' (1976) & 'Apocalypse Now' (1979). #RobertDuvall #RIP

One of the greatest screen actors. RIP, sir. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Well, this looks cool: a John Schlesinger retrospective! schlesinger-100.webflow.io

This is @trainsongscentral.bsky.social – the only resource on Planet Earth (that we know of) dedicated to train songs & the many, many ties that bind railways/railroads & music. Come on in, look around, learn a thing or two and, if you like what you see, please give us a RT to spread the word.

Guest Announcement! JULIE PEASGOOD will be joining us at our #PeterCushing 'WEEKEND IN WHITSTABLE' EVENT Sat-23 & Sun-24 May. Julie will be sharing stories of working with Peter and brings many fond memories of him. Book now 0808 178 8212 or online buff.ly/v7CArvg

Lovely afternoon at the @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social Cellar Club Live at the Water Rats venue near King’s Cross in London. Good to see Caroline Munro, Steve Nallon, Julian Glover CBE and David McGillivary interviewed live on stage by horror aficionado Kim Newman.

I’ll be there for the whole weekend; seated in the front row of the circle.

Are you joining us for a weekend of dazzling stars, good old-fashioned variety entertainment, rare films and all the vintage charm of #TPTV at the FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 Sat 21 & Sun 22 March. We promise you an unmissable weekend! Tickets selling fast! buff.ly/LsCIcFM

Are you joining us for a weekend of dazzling stars, good old-fashioned variety entertainment, rare films and all the vintage charm of #TPTV at the FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 Sat-21 & Sun-22 March. We promise you an unmissable weekend! Tickets selling fast! buff.ly/LsCIcFM

Happy to have arrived home this afternoon and found my copy of next month’s Intermission (courtesy of @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social) waiting for me. Nice articles about Guy Rolfe, Valentine Dyall, Dickie Valentine, The Lone Ranger, Liz Fraser, Harry Alan Towers, impressionists, and much much more…

Good to see more people choosing the train in 2025! 👇 From the ORR’s latest statistics on passenger rail usage

EXCLUSIVE! TPTV Branded Cushion – Handmade By Us! Designed for comfort and practicality, it features a pocket on the back – perfect for storing a remote control! A great way to bring a touch of #TPTV into your home. Just £20 with free UK P&P. buff.ly/CslljTd

A damp afternoon in which I travelled from Keighley to Oxenhope behind the LNWR Coal Tank; then back to Ingrow West for a visit to the Museum of Rail Travel before taking the railbus back to Keighley.

34053 ‘Sir Keith Park’ departing Eridge railway station with the 2:35 service to Tunbridge Wells West on the Spa Valley Railway; with 33063 on the rear.

First time visiting the Spa Valley Railway today; there I enjoyed a good roundtrip from Eridge to Tunbridge Wells West and back.

A quick walk around London Bridge this late morning.

Many Happy Returns to our dear friend #MelvynHayes who celebrates his birthday today! You can also meet him in person at our Festival of Film at the Alban Arena St Albans on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March 2026. buff.ly/Hu4CsXI Have a great day, Melvyn!

Today’s choice for #SongwritingSunday Music I composed for a lovely old film piece from the delightful @bo66ie29 ‘s treasure trove! #London

Gracie Fields, singing star of the industrial age, was born in Rochdale as Grace Stansfield on this day 1898.

Exclusive Deals and Incredible Value in the #Renown January Sale! Comedy, soap, adventure and history box sets, a fabulous 7-DVD bundle and much more! Head over now and grab a bargain! buff.ly/337CpqM

Delighted that Cellar Club scream queen #CarolineMunro & the fabulous Maddy Smith are joining us live on stage at our #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 at the Alban Arena, St Albans on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March. Tickets are on sale!! Call 0808 178 8212 or online now! buff.ly/oIflocX

The line-up for this festival is becoming more interesting!

A great investment in nostalgia and wonderful memories.

A good day at the Severn Valley Railway’s Winter Steam Gala. After arrival at Kidderminster, I travelled to Hampton Loade where I then walked down to Country Park Halt to catch a train to Highley. After an hour there, I travelled to Bridgnorth for a quick stroll before heading back to Kidderminster.

Delighted that the great #MartyWildeMBE is joining us live on stage at our #TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 live on stage at @albanarena St Albans on Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March. Tickets on now sale!! Call 0808 178 8212 or online now! buff.ly/wtE7YeH

Every war in history has started after some arsehole has convinced his country's leader that it will be quick, easy, and over in a few days.

BR Standard 5 no 73082 ‘Camelot’ leaving Kingscote tender first with a goods train on the Bluebell Railway this New Year’s Day.