Celebrating the publication of 'The Killing Stones' by @anncleeves.bsky.social later this week with Forum Books in North Shields, very exciting. Think a few tickets are still left so don't miss out! (Can't believe it's nearly October I thought there was still a few weeks to go!)

So chuffed with how my latest Colin Baker autograph looks now framed! 😍 I've wanted to get this photo signed for a long time. Colin's first in costume photo shoot in January 1984 just before filming on 'The Twin Dilemma' commenced - he's looking splendid!

A rainy Saturday attending Middlesbrough Comic Con. A lovely catch up with @oldsixie.bsky.social, got one of my favourite Sixie photos autographed! A delight as always.

Its VINYL WHO day! More circular delights from Demon Music Group out today, this time the 1967 serial 'The Moonbase'. Absolutely adore the cover art on this one, its instantly one of my favourites they have done. #DoctorWho

Just finished 'The Cut Throat Trial' this morning 📚 Absolutely captivated by it, I purposefully paced my reading to let moments & characters dwell. It's grim, it's twisty, bleak, funny, with a depth and legal understanding that other legal fictions lack.

Twitter can be pretty bleak / frustrating these days but Facebook... What on earth has that descended into? Endless AI slop of labradors "saving people" and posts informing me John Hurt has "sadly passed away"? It's not even worth a minute scrolling.

Absolutely gutted Vera didn't win the NTA for returning drama. I have all my fingers crossed that Brenda gets a special recognition award.

Of course there had to be a Dalek one. And isn’t it a beauty? Monday sees the opening of ‘Brave New Worlds: A Century of Science Fiction Cinema’, a new exhibition of paintings by the preposterously talented @barnabyedwards.bsky.social. It’s at Exeter Picturehouse from 1st September. Do come along!

"You might suggest to your editor that he hold off our interview until he can run it as an obit. With a bit of luck, Ben, your word rate may have gone up by then." It hasn't. 😏 So I hope DWM won't mind me sharing my 2017 interview with Christopher H Bidmead – RIP. 🧵 ⬇️

Happy publication day to @SJFleetAuthor (@BarristerSecret) 'The Cut Throat Trial' is available now! 📚 Only 100 pages in but it's an absolute cracker so far.

My new painting exhibition, BRAVE NEW WORLDS, opens on Monday 1 September. It features 22 paintings inspired by classic science fiction movies from the last hundred years. The whole lot will be available to browse online, but please come along and see them in the flesh if you can. And please repost!

I'm sure I've stumbled across the currently being repeated episode of Celebrity 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' on ITV1 nearly 10 times this year already? And I'm not even a regular ITV1 viewer. There are many other episodes, broadcast those instead?

This week's carboot sale finds 📚 I was instantly sold by the Alister Pearson doctor portraits to be completely honest.

Exciting arrival from the folk at @panmacmillan.bsky.social this morning! 😍 Massive thanks to @barristersecret.bsky.social or should I say... S.J Fleet! Perfect weekend reading for the bank holiday ahead. 'The Cut Throat Trial' is released 28th August. 📚 #CutThroatTrial

You reckon they have any Doctor Who stock left?

Did I mention that I have a painting exhibition coming up? It's at the Exeter Picturehouse from 1 September until 2 November 2025. If you're in the Devon area, please do pop along. Oh, and do tell all your wealthy, art-loving, painting-buying friends... Please share this post. Thanks!

As B&M commutes go... I think I'm onto a winner? 😍 The amount of different figures I've navigated over those stepping stones across the years (including the 13 doctors collector set mid winter!)

NEW REVIEW! ‘Chris and Billie truly embrace their series one performances whilst bringing something fresh. A really special occasion - A 2005-nostalgic warm hug' @bigfinish.bsky.social Watch: youtu.be/IFR_oHkVngg #DoctorWho

NEW FIGURE REVIEW! 21st time's the charm... I review History of the Daleks set 21 featuring two daleks from 'Eve of the Daleks' - Hope you enjoy the review! Watch Here: youtu.be/QUC0TUwp9KA #DoctorWho

Tardis Materialising! I take a look at the B&M exclusive 15th Doctor TARDIS popping up in stores throughout the UK as of last week. Hope you enjoy the review! Watch Here: youtu.be/GNNj_TNg0IU #DoctorWho

OUT NOW! 🏴‍☠️ Audio drama from the high seas to high school with Colin Baker and Nicola Bryant. Click https://bgfn.sh/DW6D25B to fill your ears with Ol Sixie and Peri in two brand-new Doctor Who adventures. And... can you keep a secret? 🤐

It's a random Wednesday in 2025 and childhood (the good bit) just casually made a comeback... OUT TODAY!

⚠️COLLECTORS WITH GLASS IKEA CABINETS. Just before bed the other night my cabinet exploded. Rather shaken, glass EVERYWHERE, no impact occurred. I've since learnt they have been discontinued. I was extremely close to losing some of my most prized, delicate, items (my Harrops!).

The Fugitive Doctor Volume 2 'Dead or Alive' has arrived! @bigfinish.bsky.social

Childhood Doctor & Companion on the cover, my daft photo taken during recording the 14th doctor & Meep figure review on the pages! Thank you DWM!

An alert to all creatives using #WeTransfer. Basically, stop immediately! As of August, they will begin scraping everything you send for AI purposes (see the new paragraph in their Terms and Conditions below). If, like me, you’re a voice artist, they’ll clone your voice. Avoid at all costs.

Happy Birthday to @josephlidster.bsky.social Incredible storyteller, wonderful human, hope you have a lovely day! Highly recommend checking out his TORCHWOOD'S titles to commemorate today's National Lidster Holiday.

Watching 'Mark of the Rani' part one. First time in years, I have slept on this episode so much, I'M LOVING IT? I don't think most of the cast however have heard an actual Geordie in their life. Six is also looking perfect!

Watching 'Vengeance on Varos' this afternoon. I'm very familiar with this one so I've opted for the extended version with deleted scenes added back in. So surreal seeing "new" Sixie moments.

Couldn't possibly take any other author's work to a weekend stay in a Northumberland Hall now could I? Probably the most luxurious seat I will ever read in. 📚 @anncleeves.bsky.social

Hot Off The Press! I explore the return of the 13th Doctor & Yaz in 'Vampire Weekend'. I've tailored this review especially towards audio newcomers so do come say hello if you haven't heard my audio rambles before. Watch Here: youtu.be/pJkHAhWZEMM @bigfinish.bsky.social #DoctorWho

NEW @bigfinish.bsky.social REVIEW! 'Vampire Weekend is an exciting, joyous, reintroduction to the Thirteenth Doctor era. An unmissable event for those who love this period of the show.' Watch Here: youtu.be/pJkHAhWZEMM?... #DoctorWho

Get ready for the big weekend - and fangs for all the memories! DOCTOR WHO: VAMPIRE WEEKEND, the first 13th Doctor adventure for @bigfinish.bsky.social, out now!

What it feels like taking regular breaks from Twitter, getting on with day-to-day life, then popping back online after a few days to "check in" and see what's occurring. Can always count on Twitter to be hosting Doctor Who's perpetual Funeral.

Found a cute jigsaw of Tom Baker driving Bessie today. From 1974 apparently so in time for the first broadcast of 'Robot'.

Vera would just like to remind everyone that: "Every great decision creates ripples, like a huge boulder dropped in a lake." On an unrelated note: does anyone have any Nitro-9 going spare? She wants to break into the treat cupboard.

I recall watching this scene as a kid. I just love how Colin performs it, so alien. This bold figure dancing through a very normal location. Yes he's a bit scary, bizarre, VERY confident in himself. At that moment, mini me found his doctor 🥹

My latest Carboot pick up, a 2007 Flight Control TARDIS! Have had one of these since childhood, love it, but had to take this one home with me when I saw the electronic lights & sounds still worked. Mine died a good few years ago now after some batteries that betrayed me.

'Pursuit of the Nightjar'is ONLY £13 in this sale, highly recommended! "Tim Foley has penned an immersive, emotional delight with an engaging premise that draws the listener in from track one." I review the brilliant 'In The Night' box set from @bigfinish.bsky.social youtu.be/FDb7wrnN7Ec

The final shot of Vera Series 12 Episode 2 'For the Grace of God' is to me exactly how i visualise Vera's first appearance in 'The Crow Trap' book. Vera's take on Raymond Chandler's "man with a gun" @anncleeves.bsky.social

ITV repeating Vera Series 12. Bitter sweet viewing as I seen this episode being filmed on Newcastle Quayside. A very different chapter of my life just before completing my first Masters. Amongst revision stress, seeing that land rover fly* along was magical. *Rattle worryingly

MEEPING-EXTRAVAGANZA REVIEW! My Review of the Vortex Edition 14th doctor & The Meep is available now. This was very fun to create, OVER 250+ individual close up shots, lots of chatter & one notable heatwave behind the camera! Watch: youtu.be/Gbr-8kI5LOg #DoctorWho

My Target collection has had a 60's update thanks to @macaulycairns.bsky.social charity shopping.🎯 So happy to expand the "blue spine" era of my collection. A period of cover art which has so much charm and class. Some story gaps filled for the first time as well which is a huge plus. #DoctorWho

I would like to extend my apologies to your bank at this time. BUT CONGRATULATIONS to Richard for his gorgeous new editions 😍 I need to get hold of a Tetrap one day myself...

I feel like this could be a children's book: 'The Adipose who wasn't scared'

A Meep-ling and Beep The Meep gather to devise a cunning plan. The category is: Curved paw cuteness.

The cabinet now has a new look! 😍 Three shelves with Harrop taking the limelight, BSC moved backwards & a few other pieces put in for good measure. This might be my favourite of the four cabinets now.

Reorganising one of the glass cabinets for the first time in ages. I'm going to be prioritising merch which gives me the most joy so my Harrop statues are going to be centre stage! 😍

Doctor Who themed mouse mats from 2006. A free gift with Doctor Who Adventures magazine, every child's dream. I loved my cyberman one as a kid, which was extremely baffling... As we didn't have a computer.

If you are looking for a singular collection of stories to sink your teeth into now Doctor Who is over on TV, 'Dalek Universe' is a really good shout. Especially for newcomers and NuWho fans, it's essentially Tenth Doctor series 4.5.