For some reason (probably the Tolkien part) Youtube's algorithm recommended me this channel. I thought some of you might enjoy it (if you haven't already come across it). I love seeing his bookshelves packed to the gunwales ..read more

We've had a thread about films and shows filmed in your area, but is there a film or show that really personifies your home town - the land, the people, the real feel of the place? While Gentleman Jack was filmed in my very valley, I don't live in the 1800s ... but being on that border between Calderdale and South Bradford there's 'Happy Valley' which is absolutely nail on the head where I live. Oh, and just a couple of miles down the road there's Buttershaw ... so, 'Rita, Sue & Bob Too'... Read more ..read more

Since no one else has posted, RIP and all that. Absolute genius of a man. I saw him with the Pogues at the Newcastle Mayfair in the mid 80s, a brilliant gig and I still to this day can't believe how much drink he got through on stage, didn't think hed make the decade out. Wonderful songwriter and singer ..read more

What music are you listening to while you are tooling around here? State the Artist and Title with a picture if possible (of the album preferably). I will start off with a favorite artist of mine: Back Country Suite – Mose Allison Listen to samples below: Listen to Samples ..read more

I saw Insectula! yesterday and loved it. Very camp Trailer: [video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhY6_6NUkjQ[/video ..read more

I know there are a lot of music lovers here on TSR - for a bit of fun thought I would start a thread for the love of a good cover version. I'm sure there some real beauties out in the wild. Here's my starter for 10 ..read more

I haven't been posting too much recently, but other than work I have been resurrecting an old hobby and been busy in the background rebuilding my turntable. I bought this as a box of 'bits' off ebay for £350 some 15 years back and used it most days since. Probably the best record deck I have owned l (and I've owned God knows how many) and I always thought for something circa 1986(ish) it was way ahead of its time. Still, it had started to become a bit tired and needed a lift ... Read more ..read more

Are you a fan of Louis Theroux documentaries? I have just discovered that on the BBC iPlayer that he has his own 24/7 channel. Looping episodes of his documentaries. I like! I have always enjoyed his style & awkward questions especially the early Weird Weekend stuff. A nice article here ..read more

First, a cracking little documentary about Obree in the 90's and his hour record attempts, rivalry with Chris Boardman and issues with the bureaucracy of the cycling governing body - UCI. The second was filmed a couple of years ago and focuses more on his mental health. Both really worthy a watch of you have a spare hour ..read more

Classic father ted tonight on e4 extra at 22.00, 2 episodes both are brilliant ..read more