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Actor. Writer. Producer. Engaged with obscure archive British TV. Sort of chap who knows who Charlotte & Denis Plimmer were. Lots of politics too.

London
Joined January 2012
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Dear @chilternrailway, Could you please tell me, to ensure I have assistance with my luggage at my destination, Aylesbury, in a couple of weeks‚ what steps should I take to arrange for a porter? Many thanks, in advance, Gordon Ridout
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Hello @chilternrailway, Could you please tell me, as I will be travelling to West Ruislip next week: Is there a way to find information of local taxi firms at the station? Many thanks, in advance, Gordon Ridout
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It's our🎂10th birthday! In that time that's over 5,000 feature films, shorts & TV series. Talking of TV, that's over 6,000 episodes of 250 series. That's a lot of classic film & TV! We promise lots more to come! Thank you for the support, you lovely lot! #TPTV #LifeInThePastLane
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Baron Munchausen is on a forestry expedition and is feeling rather ill. Yes, he's not out of the woods yet! For more like that come to see us in #Brighton @brightonfringe on 25 & 26 May - TODAY & TOMORROW at 15:30. Tickets are available here: brightonfringe.org/events/th…
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Did you hear about when Baron Munchausen went swimming with a dog, who floated like being in the water was totally natural? He was a good buoy! For more like that come to see us in #Leytonstone @heathcotestar on 1 June at 2pm Tickets are available here: heathcoteandstar.co.uk/event…
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Do you feel that Donald Trump is not taken seriously enough? If so, best avoid @HaveIGotNews tonight. Ian and Paul are joined by @The_Real_JSP and @ChrisMccausland, and I'm having a go at hosting. @BBCOne at 9pm.
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Next Time on... VISION ON SOUND Warren Cummings has been rewatching THE X FILES Sunday May 25th 2025, 7:00pm (UK time) @FabRadioInt Channel 1 fabradiointernational.com Podcast version also available after 7:00pm via podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s… VoS Show 242 - Yr 5, Ep 34
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Today is apparently the 50th Anniversary of Rutland Weekend Television! That will mean absolute nothing to most of you, but a lot to me.
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So, off to a flying start. This first weekend is an absolute triumph! #ReformUK #ReshapingPolitics #StatecraftInAction
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Baron Munchausen is now responsible for changing the lightbulbs in The Shard. He says it's the highlight of his career! For more like that come to see us in #Brighton @brightonfringe on 4 & 5 May - THIS WEEKEND - at 15:30. Tickets are available here: brightonfringe.org/events/th…
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Baron Munchausen has just won the deeds of a silver or gold mine. It could be either ore! For more like that come to see us in #Brighton @brightonfringe on 4 & 5 May - THIS WEEKEND - at 15:30. Tickets are available here: brightonfringe.org/events/th…
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Did you hear about when Baron Munchausen met a vampire who administrates the Transylvanian Cricket team? He looks after the bats! For more like that come to see us in #Brighton @brightonfringe on 3, 4 & 5 May at 15:30. Tickets are available here: brightonfringe.org/events/th…
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Did you hear about when Baron Munchausen went for dinner with a ghost? He had suspicions from the moment the man walked through the door! For more like that come to see us in #Brighton @brightonfringe on 3-5 May at 15:30. Tickets are available here: brightonfringe.org/events/th…
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Baron Munchausen is an expert in blindfold archery. He says until you try it you just don't know what you're missing! For more like that come to see us in #Bristol @ValleyArts_CV on 27 April - TOMORROW - at 14:30. Tickets are available here: valley-arts.co.uk/Events/the…
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Did you hear about when Baron Munchausen met an evil flying insect? It was a Baddy Long Legs! For more like that come to see us in #Bristol @ValleyArts_CV on 27 April at 14:30. Tickets are available here: valley-arts.co.uk/Events/the…
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Did you know Baron Munchausen was once jilted by a professional tennis player? It was the old problem: love meant nothing to them! For more like that come to see us in #Brighton @brightonfringe on 3-5 May at 15:30. Tickets are available here: brightonfringe.org/events/th…
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Did you hear about when Baron Munchausen bought a motor car with no floor? It was great for running around in! For more like that come to see us in #Bristol @ValleyArts_CV on 27 April at 14:30. Tickets are available here: valley-arts.co.uk/Events/the…
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Baron Munchausen once went to a Fancy Dress Competition as a giraffe. He didn't win, but he said he could still hold his head up high! For more like that come to see us in #Brighton @brightonfringe on 3-5 May at 15:30. Tickets are available here: brightonfringe.org/events/th…
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