A notebook carried through the trenches of the #GreatWar had a list of names. Determined to trace these men, Mark Scott turned detective & unravelled a remarkable connection to the #UnknownWarrior, unearthing new documents telling of those not selected for burial in #WestminsterAbbey in 1920. #WWI

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Another writing commission sent through. Think it'll pass the editor's vetting. about the joy of being a Granda. Besotted.

Larry McMurtry, one of the very best writers of novels and screenplays, born 3 June 1936. Died at 84 in 2021. Lonesome Dove. Streets of Laredo.

The great Tony Curtis born this day in 1925. Died at 85 in 2010. Sweet Smell of Success, The Defiant Ones, Some Like It Hot, Operation Petticoat, Spartacus, The Boston Strangler, The Persuaders!

* NEW RELEASE * 'Queen's University Air Squadron: A History' by Guy Warner was launched this weekend to celebrate 85 years of the #QUAS, which had such a positive effect on the lives of many students, the University and the wider community in Northern Ireland. #QUB #aviation #squadron

Great piece. Great mag.

On Sky History, World War Two with Tom Hanks is disturbing and necessary television. This episode of Japanese ruthlessness leading to Pearl Harbour hurts. What a fucking world.

Stephen Boyd died at 45 this day in 1977. So much great work which I tried to summarise in my book.

Just about to turn off a local radio deejay who can't shut up, talking inane rubbish over intros. Let the music do the talking, man.

I make an appearance in the latest Ireland's Own. www.irelandsown.ie writing about Lord Kitchener and his bodyguard.

Great tidings to belfastbookfestival.com/festival-pro... I was invited there 2013 about my book on Stephen Boyd (Ben-Hur, The Man Who Never Was, Fantastic Voyage) by @smeeho7.bsky.social Thrill. Have a great 2026 and a big ovation to the career of @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social Sorry I can't be there.

I'm in Ireland's Own latest out today writing about Lord Kitchener.

The 1926 Irish Census is now online and free to access. Great research facility. nationalarchives.ie/collections/...

One of the greatest of the greats. Happy retirement, sir. Thanks for the signed photo.

A couple of days ago, Clint Eastwood turned 96. Extraordinary film maker. Here's one from my autograph collection.

Richard Greene, the only Robin Hood for me, born 25 August 1918. Died @ 66 1 June 1985.

Pat Boone is 92 today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4s2... Speedy Gonzales.

Clint Eastwood is 96 tomorrow.I have an autographed photo. A still from Gran Torino. I might share tomorrow. If you want.

Whatever happened to creative, clever, funny TV advertising? Now, more often than not, it’s crazy dancing or pampered pets.

On Sky History, Tom Hanks produced and narrated World War II series is a documentary put together brilliantly. If you want to understand today’s erratic political leaders, re-study Hitler and his ambitions. #f**kinghell

Steve Earle now celebrated by @ralphmclean.bsky.social on @BBCRadioUlster and rightly so. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The new Private Eye @privateeyenews.bsky.social arrives and I'm elated by my fortnightly dose of sanity and humour. Keep doing what you do.

Jeffrey Hunter died at 42 on this day in 1969. Famous for The Searchers (1956), King of Kings (1961) and as Captain Pike in the TV pilot of Star Trek (1965).

Started watching Tom Hanks World War II docu Sky History. Brilliant. Seems the world has not learned anything from catastrophic dictators of the past. Look at our current crop of insane leaders, and worry about the future. Will be watching this series, and either getting angry or weeping, or both.

James Doohan, Scotty in Star Trek, was born in Canada. His parents, William and Sarah, emigrated to Canada from Bangor, County Down. His father was born in Belfast. James appeared in over 100 films and TV shows. But he is fondly remembered as Scotty, the beamer-upper. He died at 85 in 2005.

Jay Silverheels born this day in 1912. Died at 67 in 1980. #Tonto

Looking out for me on the wall above my desk! John Wayne, 26 May 1907 - 11 June 1979. Died at 72. #Pilgrim

I have no interest in football, but I watched the first episode of Dear England and despite the layers of philosophy, psychology and spirituality, I enjoyed it as a drama. Joseph Fiennes is a remarkable actor.

Still determined to get supportive contacts with an agent or publisher for illustrated humorous poems by my friend Vicky Kuhn. Her artwork enhances my words. Here's her illustration for one called My Dog Ate My Homework.

Excellent piece, Hugh, on a very important story and the courage of the great Jimmy Ellis.

Happy 87th birthday to Sir Ian McKellen. From my collection, signed photo requested in August 2006 when he was starring in The Cut, Donmar Theatre, London.

Tomorrow gotta write about how little people (grandsons) have changed me as a Granda. Lovely commission.

Name 10 MOVIES you've seen on the big screen (original or re-release): <random> #filmsky Roustabout Darby O'Gill & the Little People Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid True Grit (John Wayne) True Grit (Jeff Bridges) The Shootist The Wild Bunch All the President's Men Three Days of the Condor Bullitt

The bewitching voice of Moya Brennan; cowbells, baby birds, the Brendan voyage... All on today's #sundaymiscellany Line-up: @johnnytoal.bsky.social Lani O'Hanlon @oliversearsgallery.bsky.social Eileen Heron Fr Alan Hillard Moya Cannon Listen in/ later: link in bio or @rteradio1.bsky.social app

Sunday Mood #sophialoren

The splendid Belfast-born actress Siobhán McKenna was born this day in 1922. Died at 64 on 16 November 1986. A stellar career in theatre, films, TV and LP recordings. One from my autograph collection.

Congratulations @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social Such a great channel. You have enriched TV broadcasting. 👍

Stephen Boyd (1931 - 1977) made a guest appearance in Hawaii 5-0 in 1977. His final screen role. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTkI...

Brilliant book. History and humour the Mitchell way.

The great Humphrey Lyttelton, jazzman, broadcaster, writer, chairman of I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, born this day in 1921. Died at 86 in 2008. One from my autograph collection.

Baked beans have no business anywhere near the vicinity of a fry. Hash browns? Getoudda here.

The greatest. Effortless charm.

Laurence Olivier (1907 - 1989), signed photo from my collection circa 1979.

Bon voyage Judith Chalmers. Died 21 May 2026 at 90. One of the very best presenters.

As Hank Kingsley once or twice said, ‘Hey Now’. Got a new writing commission about three little guys in my orbit. #Granda

Just watched the first instalment of Kylie on Netflix. What a scrappy scrapbook of a a documentary. I’ll pass on parts 2 and 3. 👎

Okay. Last and final plug for pre-orders. Here are some great indie bookshop options: No Alibis (Signed) noalibis.com/product/the-... Drake www.drakethebookshop.co.uk/product/the-... Berts Books bertsbooks.co.uk/product/the-... Thanks so much for the support. We publish next week! 28th 🤩 #Whoop!

Revised edition of Dr EM Patterson’s history of the narrow-gauge railways of County #Donegal. It includes new interviews and memories of those who worked & had contact with the railway, additional drawings & a chapter on the railway today. #railwayheritage #railwayphotography #steamtrains