RIP Rob Grant. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that, along with Doctor Who, Red Dwarf quite simply defined my teenage years and I was utterly obsessed with it. The six series he co-wrote with Doug Naylor remain pure gold. I hope he knew how much the show meant to us. See you, Smeghead.

£2.99 at Forbidden Planet. Inevitably.

For those who haven't noticed, tonight at 9pm BBC Four will repeat a 1977 edition of Call My Bluff featuring Tom Baker... ... and it's NOT the episode that appeared on the Season 14 Collection Blu-ray. Get your video recorders out, folks. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

"Which of these yogurts should I eat, Ross?" "Go with Your Gut."

This presentation style feels rather familiar... imitation is a form of flattery, I guess! youtu.be/Nay44Pt4DlE

Same energy

You know what BBC Studios should do? Track down the original 35mm film elements of the Paul McGann TV Movie, sort out the rights situation once and for all and get it out fully restored on disc, preferably 4K UHD Blu-ray, in time for the film's 30th anniversary. That would be nice, wouldn't it?

Pair of tossers

Same energy

About bloody time. The lack of Drafts on Bluesky up to now has been a huge negative. Next thing we really need is the ability to schedule posts, then we're really cooking.

The missus has got into Love Island USA - don't ask - and my main takeaway from the show so far is that the egg consumption is off the scale. Seriously, even Gaston from Beauty And The Beast would struggle to keep up with them. God help them sharing a big bedroom at night, the stench must be unreal.

MEGLOS: Flies trapped in amber! Not even Frasier Crane can escape a Channel Four loop. GRUGGER: What? MEGLOS: I've caught him inside a fold of time. GRUGGER: Huh? MEGLOS: His only respite is the short ad break at 9.37am when he loops back to the start. Round and round.... for all eternity!

We used to be a country etc

Spent the past couple of weeks bedding in my new PC, also made a wise decision to pick up a second monitor (used off eBay) for extra workspace. Video editing is an absolute breeze, no proxy files required, zero scrubbing lag, no random crashes. Might actually be in danger of making stuff again.

Pulp covering ABBA's The Day Before You Came on Radio 2 right now. This is like a fever dream. Fantastic.

Peak live Genesis on BBC Two right now - THIS should've been shown at 10pm, not that shite compilation of Phil Collins miming to most of his solo singles.

Still the greatest video ever made. Sorry. I don't make the rules...

Today's 100% legit and definitely in no way a bootleg charity shop highlight. Big props to "JD Desings" for his "Cover and Artwork Desings".

"My childhood was very BBC, everything on telly was BBC... the Nigerian television authority didn't make many programmes. I was watching Doctor Who, I think there's where my love of sci-fi came from" Has anyone asked her if she's seen The Web Of Fear part 3 lately? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

And the moral of the story is? It's always better to share than to shaft. #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK

Rachel and Stephen have fucked it. Roxy was their golden ticket to the endgame, she trusted them both implicitly. For me there's no way they both win together now. #TheTraitors

Happy 92nd Birthday to you, Doctor Who.

Was skipping through the news and for a second thought I'd seen a new Doctor Who logo

Last year I turned 40 and promised to treat myself. Instead, I spent most of it procrastinating, doing myself down, feeling unworthy, convincing myself it would be irresponsible. On New Year's Day, I drew a line in the sand. I work hard and I am allowed to have things that bring me joy. #selfcare

"I've kept this private until now, because I know it would have put a big fat target on my back, but I'm a lifelong Doctor Who fan, so I have a great deal of experience when it comes to false information and detecting bullshit"

I spy with my little eye Something beginning with R

A 50th anniversary repeat of Nuts In May on BBC Four, newly restored and broadcast in HD for the very first time. This is what I pay my licence fee for. Now get it out on fucking Blu-ray.

Protect Jessie at all costs #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK

I was 13 when I taped this off the telly. Still brilliant. #TOTP

There's a guy at the office going round showing everyone the "hilarious" AI slop he's been making.

Badly sprained my knee whilst taking my jeans off. I was completely sober at the time, so I didn't even have that.

Ruben Amorim sacked by Man Utd after fourteen desperate months in charge

I turned on my tv and Destiny of the Daleks was on it. The next thing I did was check to see what @pipmadeley.bsky.social was up to.

BBC Four are showing Nuts In May next Saturday night at 9.50pm, introduced by Mike Leigh. Praying it's in HD. This shitty world needs HD Nuts in May.

After over a year of exhaustive research, struggles with anxiety and negative thoughts at the prospect of spending money purely on myself, and ultimately frustration at my procrastination in the face of rocketing prices, this week I finally pulled the trigger on building my dream PC. And breathe.

Happy New Year to you all. 2025 wasn't a classic: had a few health issues, struggled with motivation, anxiety and self-esteem at times, then cruelly capped off by a death in a family over Christmas. So I'm keen to make the most of 2026 and begin a positive new chapter in my life. Starting now. x

Forget the Rani, sod Omega, this is the fan service we needed in 2025 #DoctorWho www.facebook.com/reel/2034779...

A few very nice additions to the shelves behind me this Christmas

"The Time Monster" being screened not once, not twice but three times on Boxing Day 2025, with the first two episodes of "The Three Doctors" thrown in twice for good measure. What a time to be alive.

The UK TV Christmas Day 2025 overnights are in... The King - 4.6m The Scarecrows' Wedding - 4.4m Strictly Come Dancing- 4.3m Michael McIntyre's The Wheel - 3.7m Call The Midwife - 3.4m Gladiators - 3.2m Amandaland - 3.1m EastEnders (Part 1) - 2.8m The 1% Club - 2.7m The Weakest Link - 2.6m

This might be the most random thing I've seen all year

Food coma incoming

Wishing you all a pleasant and peaceful Christmas, especially those of you who are alone, find this time of year a struggle or are going through a difficult time. Love to you.

BBC Four showed episode 1 of The Ice Warriors last night. If you watched and curious about such things, my latest video looks at some little mysteries in the missing two episodes youtu.be/48tTvRLQ9gA?...

This Innes Lloyd documentary on BBC Four is drier than most people's leftover turkey on Boxing Day. Some lovely rare footage though.

"...and the Ice Warriors part one is on BBC Four tonight at 8pm." Thanks Roy.

We may not get to sleep in our own bed tonight but every cloud has a silver lining... in this case Chinese Pork Fried Rice, Salt and Pepper Chips, Prawn Crackers and a bottle of Lucozade. Absolute smash.

The missus and I have just arrived at the station with all our bags, Christmas presents etc after a weekend away seeing family. All trains home tonight have been cancelled. Deep fucking joy. Merry Christmas, Northern.