Category Archives: radio

The Bona Innocence Of Youth – Polari and The BBC

Posted on Dec 18, 2019 by TanGental

As a child, Sundays had a certain set piece feel to them. A roast lunch for sure. For some years the Archaeologist and I were dispatched to the local Sunday school at a Methodist Church in Upper Caterham where I … Continue reading →

Posted in humour, miscellany, radio, television | Tagged BBC, comedy, humour, Julian and Sandy, Kenneth Williams, Polari, Round the Horne, secret slang | 7 Comments

A bit of blood, a bit of bother #microcosms

Posted on Apr 15, 2018 by TanGental

Another Day, Another Decapitation ‘What do we have, Waldron?’ Detective Inspector Plummet pulled on his latex gloves and peered at the body. ‘Same M.O. as the others, sir. Drowned. In his own blood.’ ‘Usual calling card?’ ‘Yes. Fourteen rubber … Continue reading →

Posted in flash fiction, horror, microfiction, radio | Tagged flash fiction, microcosms, prompt | 11 Comments

Radio Gaga

Posted on Jan 10, 2015 by TanGental

During my month of Nano Num-Nums (if these mean nothing have a look at the tab at the top of the page) I concentrated on TV and the comedy shows that resonated with me at various points in my life. … Continue reading →

Posted in miscellany, radio | Tagged BBC. I'm sorry I'll read that again, Beyond our Ken, Bob Newhart, comedy, Goon Show, Hancock's half Hour, I'm sorry i havent a clue, radio, Round the Horne, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | 9 Comments

Into the garden of my youth

Posted on Aug 18, 2014 by TanGental

Irene Waters has posted some beautiful and awe inspiring photos of the garden she lovingly created with her husband for the Sunday Stills challenge. Without Irene’s versatile blogging I’d not have come across this and would have missed the opportunity … Continue reading →