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What Happened To Yeoman Janice Rand?

16/4/2019

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​One of the main cast members of Star Trek during its first season in 1966, actress Grace Lee Whitney had a promising future as the Enterprise's Yeoman Janice Rand, but after only 13 episodes she was gone. What happened to her? I read her autobiography The Longest Trek to find out...
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Hesitation, Repetition and Deviation - A Lifetime of Laughter in Just a Minute

22/3/2019

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With one host who has never missed a recording, celebrate almost 50 years of BBC Radio 4's Just A Minute.

​As we draw a close to series 75 and 900 episodes, lets take a look at what makes the show such a hilarious success...
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TRANSFORMERS: Battling Bots Cost A Lot

16/10/2018

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Recently a car lease company took time out to break down the cost of all damage in the Transformers films and work out how much time is dedicated to action scenes. Interestingly, over the course of the entire franchise there is only a surprising amount of on-screen fighting. 
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The Future According To Film

20/9/2018

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Sci-fi movies set in the future often ignite our imaginations with dreams of possibilities of advanced technology. One internet provider analysed the accuracy of 10 great sci-fi movies and examined how close they came to predicting the technological advances of the years they are set in.
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THE HEATING BILL IS COMING: Game Of Thrones Castles

15/8/2018

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With the Game of Thrones TV show nearly over, some energy boffins have taken the time and resources to work out how each of the major castles in the series could be powered, and how much it would cost.
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POOR EYESIGHT PICTURES: ​MR Magooing Some Of Hollywood's Most Iconic Moments

3/1/2018

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​Few movie characters could get by in their most iconic scenes without their eyesight. In an attempt to show the world how important taking care of your eyesight really is, one company has created a series of comics with a humorous bent. 
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SAVED BY A SMARTPHONE: ​Superheroes Of The 21st Century

7/12/2017

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​Superhero movies are at the height of popularity at the moment, and one comics illustrator has made the suggestion that the capabilities of our smartphones are in some small way the equal of caped crusaders.
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Comic Relief Special

22/11/2017

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Friday witnessed Comic Relief raising their highest ever money total. In excess of £40 Million was collected, almost £3 million more than the last Red Nose Day. Many North Wales locals were involved in the fundraising.
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A STORY OF STRAW: Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival Review

28/8/2017

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On the final day of the two week event, Dee and Bryn experience the Kettlewell Scarecrow Trail, an annual scarecrow festival organised by the villagers of Kettlewell, Yorkshire. The festival includes a competition, a comical taste of village life and a bevvy of stars from film, TV and history. They even have a go at being scarecrows themselves. Did it end well? Read on to find out...
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BIG DEAL: Michael Boddicker - Buckaroo Banzai End Theme

22/7/2016

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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension is a film that defies convention. Among many of the strange treats it offers is an exciting and uplifting end sequence...
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  • Content Services
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  • About
  • Contact
  • Podcasts
  • Blog
    • Fashion & Shopping >
      • Top 5 Basic Style Tips For Men
      • Joe Browns Costello Blazer Review
      • Remote Control Dad Dancing Shoes
      • Birthday 2016: An Understated Celebration
      • The Closure of Pylones Leeds
    • Film, TV & Radio >
      • Just a Minute
      • Game of Thrones Castle Heating
      • Transformers Damage Cost
      • The Future According To Film
      • Poor Eyesight Pictures
    • Food, Drink & Dining >
      • The Potting Shed Guiseley
      • Are You A Morning Coffee Addict
    • Health, Beauty & Wellbeing >
      • How Remote Working Moms Can Relieve Stress and Stay Healthy
      • Redefining Masculinity
      • 5 Quotes That Keep Me Going On A Daily Basis
    • History, Science & Technology >
      • Top 10 Facts On Mobile Phones
      • Superhero App Force
      • Trumps Golfing Days
      • 5 Quotes From Historic Figures That Changed My Life
      • 10 Facts Learned from Psychological Documents and Studies
    • Literature >
      • What happened to Yeoman Janice Rand
      • Ye Olde Star Wars Trilogy
    • Miscellaneous Articles >
      • Cost of Living in the UK
    • Music >
      • Shakespears Sister Stay
      • Pet Shop Boys The Pop Kids
      • T'Pau Monkey House
      • Pulp Disco 2000
      • Michael Boddicker Buckaroo Banzai End Theme
    • Travel >
      • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival
      • Courteous Drivers
    • Writing & Marketing >
      • The Workplace Email Structure
      • Tips for Building a Cohesive Remote Freelance Team
    • News Articles Archive >
      • My Afghanistan
      • Lockerbie Bombing
      • Haunted Mansion Plas Teg
      • Smoking Ban
      • Speeding Fines
      • Comic Relief Special
      • Recycling Scheme Interview
    • Lady Pussington's Journal