Monthly Archives: October 2006

You couldn’t make it up

Posted on Tuesday, 31st October 2006, 7:59pm by Les

Now I’ve been on trains when they break down. I won’t go into the six hour journey from hell[1], or other random delays and overcrowding. I won’t go into details, because they all pale into insignificance compared with this Virgin … Continue reading →

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Galactic North – Alastair Reynolds

Posted on Monday, 30th October 2006, 9:13pm by Les

Now this is a Good Thing. I’ve mentioned Alastair Reynolds once or twice before, so you might have gathered that I’m a fan of his work. While I’ve enjoyed all his books so far, I’m particularly keen on the future … Continue reading →

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Bad timing

Posted on Monday, 30th October 2006, 8:14pm by Les

Mutter. I’ve got the week off, and I was planning to get out and about a bit with the camera. When I got up this morning, it was nice and sunny, and I was feeling fine. But a few hours … Continue reading →

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Torchwood Declassified

Posted on Sunday, 29th October 2006, 11:34pm by Les

More Torchwood-related stuff for you. Rather in the manner of the excellent Doctor Who Confidential, there are short documentaries accompanying each episode of Torchwood – interviews, behind the scenes stuff and all that kind of thing. I think BBC Three … Continue reading →

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Torchwood – Wow!

Posted on Sunday, 29th October 2006, 10:53pm by Les

I’m going to be kind to anyone who hasn’t just seen Torchwood by not giving anything away until after the BBC Two showing on Wednesday, but I just have to say wooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! Excellent episode with a guest appearance from Gareth … Continue reading →

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Torchwood – Day One

Posted on Sunday, 29th October 2006, 7:05pm by Les

Now we’ve got the introductions out of the way, we can get on with the show properly. The action opens with Gwen and her boyfriend having a meal in a city restaurant. It’s the day before Gwen is due to … Continue reading →

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Nasa to decide Hubble’s fate

Posted on Sunday, 29th October 2006, 6:22pm by Les

BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Nasa to decide Hubble’s fate Hmmm. The Hubble Space Telescope, once its initial optical problems were fixed, turned out to be a superb scientific tool. It’s also produced some incredibly beautiful images of deep-sky objects … Continue reading →

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Torchwood – Everything Changes

Posted on Sunday, 29th October 2006, 2:09pm by Les

OK, I’ve talked in general terms about the opening episodes of Torchwood, but now it’s time to go into a wee bit more detail. I’ve been dithering about how to approach this review, so bear with me if I digress … Continue reading →

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Best. Cake. Ever.

Posted on Saturday, 28th October 2006, 10:28pm by Les

I’ve mentioned my appreciation of the works of Terry Pratchett once or twice before. But it seems some Pratchett fans are prepared to go further than most. This incredible cake is possibly the most extreme example I’ve seen. Seriously impressive. … Continue reading →

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Robin Hood – Parent Hood

Posted on Saturday, 28th October 2006, 8:37pm by Les

I had a bit of a moan about last week’s episode of Robin Hood, but tonight’s was a lot better. Roy, one of the outlaws, has an idea. He lures a mob of Guy of Gisbourne’s men into a trap, … Continue reading →

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