I used to read social media posts about loneliness and I felt very sorry for the people who were experiencing this. But I never thought that one day I would be on the other side. After nearly 20 years of marriage and family life I now find myself feeling so lonely and sad I cannot begin to tell you.

My New Year's Revolution... James 2.0 starts today. From Jan 2006 to Dec 2025 - what a great time. Marriage - birth - life - travel - experiences - but things changed No looking back (aside from retro video production...) No blaming myself for all this - it's not all on me. No fear. A new story.

This is the perfect piece of music (for me) to bring in the new year. Just candles, a cup of tea, a feeling of peace and renewal, and this beautiful track which I could play forever. Sending love from Graz. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4Sj...

Keep on....that's all we can do. I'm going through a tough time right now, life has done a 180, but I know I'm not alone. This video I've made is pure cheese, but I've made it as a reminder to all those who are struggling to keep on. Keep talking, keep caring, keep sharing, and keep on. ❤️

Be safe out there, kids! Wait...there's a dance for that. Here's what I made...

America....remember that place before it lost its mind? Well, here's my tribute to some of the great TV shows from the 80s - and a Canadian one...

Another one of my "here's the song, there's only one thing left to do" videos....

I've made a very TOKEN-istic video about games arcades in the 1980s. PRESS PLAY TO START

What came first, the chicken or the egg? Or with this video - what came first, the song, or the theme? I can't remember, I knew the song anyway, so there was only ONE thing to do...

I love London I love the 80s I love London in the 80s I made a video about....yep, you guessed it....

Children's BBC in the '80s. Not all of the shows, that would be impossible, but here are a few I edited together for you...

Thames TV recently had a birthday, here's my tribute...

I made an 80s music video.....well, sort of. Here's what I did.

I seriously made a video about washing machines and powder in the 1980s? My head was spinning....

Some music has the ability to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up the second you hear it - this tune (instrumental version) does it for me, so I made this video about food in 1981. The eyes have it....the eyes have it....

This is the soundtrack to my life right now. I am adopting it as the song to keep in my head when I feel like life is too much. Here's a video I made - pretty proud of this one, hope you like it. Got to keep on moving....

Anyone fancy a cuppa and some biscuits? Here’s what I made - because these are the breaks…

You are invited to my kitsch 80s party - here's what I made to tempt you (or put you off!) Please...come in!

A long time ago in Sydney.... I moved there in 1979 when I was 4 and left when I was 7. Just three years, but the city where I started school and developed an Aussie accent. I'd love to go back and visit. Oh...wait a second...I can now! Here's my tribute to one of the greatest cities on earth - imo

Posting some of the videos I made a while back as I wait for my video editing mojo to return during this insane period in my life. Here's something down to earth I made for you...

I was 14 and it was Christmas 1989 in London. A smell of sweet roasted peanuts in Leicester Square, and this tune blasting from HMV. So I made this retro London video…sealed with a 💋

I thought I was winning. Then I had a dream about my family life and woke up in floods. I’m sorry - this is my only outlet right now. I know I’m a broken record, but I don’t know what else to do. I’m not seeking sympathy, I just need an outlet.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope your next few days are full of love, happiness, and laughter. Alles Liebe from Austria to you and yours. It's just started snowing here...

Here’s my UK #1980s Christmas adverts video - I hope you enjoy what made. Wishing you all a beautiful time 🎄

I made a video (surprise surprise) about 90s tech. I’ve got the key to bring back memories for you…at least that’s what I tried to do…

I know I’m repeating myself, but this is an outlet. My god this is hard as hell - I’m so desperately lonely. My whole cosy world has gone. The silence in the morning is deafening - I put music on, but it’s just so hard. First time in 20 years. Hardly see my son who works 24-7. Ex-wife is a stranger.

I don't think I've ever been more physically and mentally shattered in my life than I have been in the last 4 weeks. I know there are people facing much worse things - but I'm totally done. I can't even process the separation, let alone all the work required in a new home 4 days before Christmas.

I have a living room! Buying a little Christmas tree tmrw - I want to make it look nice for when my son comes over on Christmas Day. This is the best present I could wish for.

Slowly starting to look like home - furniture arrives tmrw - including a unit for the TV

What a nice evening - at last. Son came over to check out the new apartment - he loves it and will spend a couple of nights a week with me, including Christmas Day and night. He asked what I'd like for Christmas "Just come over" "How about if I make Christmas lunch for us?" Brilliant. I can't wait.

Get me off this bastard roller coaster. I’m sorry I’m not my usual upbeat self. I don’t know how to get back there. Mentally I am done - I also have sciatica down both legs and a herniated disc. The universe is chucking shit at me - but the reality is I didn’t nurture this relationship. Price paid.

Yesterday, our son was awarded an A from the head chef of a Michelin Star restaurant during his final apprenticeship examination - he is now officially a chef! He said that he'd never seen such skill from an 18 year-old who was "head and shoulders above every other student." Proud doesn't sum it up.

Nothing in life is for free…. But back in the 70s and 80s as a kid, some stuff was 🥣 Reach into this retro box of cereal I made and see what you find…🙂 Wishing you all a beautiful day ahead. 🎄

I'm digging your scene... Thank you for your support during the last few weeks. It's been hard and it is hard - come next Monday I'll still be a dad but things will change - haven't processed it yet. I've made a video to say thank you, full of lots of '80s comfort apu - Here's my latest with love ❤️

It’s mine - I opted for the bigger, brighter place. The other one is super dark and pretty pokey. This is close to the river, park, and a 5 min walk from the city centre. Can’t wait now. The screen to divide the room is a bit weird, but I’ll make it work. Come to Graz, I’ll show you around 🙂

One of my favourite 80s tunes, not a massive hit - yes, I was very much a pop boy. Got the mickey taken out of me for loving this track back in the day, no idea why, not edgy enough I guess - anyways, I made this video with it.

I've made roughly 300 videos in 4 years - or as my ex-wife calls them, "mid-life crisis & wallowing in the past" - yeah well, I like them, there are worse things to do, and I will carry on. Anyways, here's one I made where I actually think, "Yeah, I would like to go back in time and be a kid again."

Free therapy for those (like me) struggling a bit. Don't spend thousands on sitting with someone - I'm not saying they can't help, they are bloody good at what they do, but Alan Watts says it all here. It's helping me enormously. www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0lE...

I’d never big up my own videos, but this is a 5 Star one…

It’s a warm summer’s night in 1987 America. Even if you weren’t there, maybe my video will give you the vibe. If you were here tonight….

So I joined a theatre group, and although I was without doubt the oldest person at the audition (mostly mid 20s-late 30s), it was exactly what I needed. Creativity, community, compassion, & fun. I should have done this years ago. Obviously my mind is crammed with life stuff, but I pushed myself on.

Due to personal circumstances I’ve not had the desire to make retro videos, but I hope I’ll be able to get back into the groove. It’s been such a crazy 3 weeks, part of me wonders if I’ll still remember how to edit! Here’s one I made earlier…

Christmas Day for me at Granary Square, Kings Cross. Turkey with the lot - merry Christmas everyone!

With my colleagues in St Pancras - amazing to connect with the team. Such a great area, too.

Premier Inn breakfast - using the Alan Partridge methodology- those who know, know….

I think St Pancras is the most stunning station I’ve ever been to - absolutely beautiful.

Well this is pretty…..Coal Drops Yard

No one prepares you for this. It feels like deep grief. Like the sky is falling in. One day at a time, but I'm still in shock. Still numb. Still not sure which way up or down is. So many things all happening at once, it's like the universe is saying "James, get ready for a rough ride." Just lost.

This video is saving my soul right now. I don't think I've ever heard anything so profound in my life. Thank god for Alan. This is free therapy for anyone going through a tough time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=X05B...

Grill 'em Bake 'em Fry 'em Microwave 'em Welcome to my fun video about convenience food from the 1980s. Some of it was a hit, some we liked a bit, and a lot of it was.......well, you decide!