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Mr Benn

@thebowlerhatman.bsky.social

I am a man with many hats and outfits, having adventures everywhere... I admire the bowler hatted man from 52 Festive Road.

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Ahem...
World Book Day.

05.03.2026 22:01 — 👍 25    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

What a Fabulous game of cricket.
England just couldn't get over the line, but what a run chase.
I had the privilege of commentating on Jacob Bethell at a Bunbury Cricket festival and it was obvious he would have a great career.

05.03.2026 21:11 — 👍 11    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

England didn't take my advice about Samson.
I told them the only way they'd get him out for a low score is if they cut his hair off!!

05.03.2026 15:21 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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St Mary's Church looking Fabulous in the sunshine.

05.03.2026 13:23 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Alexander Graham Bell was born 179 years ago today.
I love the idea of him getting his mates together round a table, then putting a box on it.
What is it'? They ask.
'A phone' he says.
'What are you going to use it for'? They ask.
'Dont know' he says, 'I've only got one'!

03.03.2026 22:10 — 👍 17    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Why is it that whenever there is a del Amitri tour, I'm always the last to know..?

03.03.2026 20:18 — 👍 16    🔁 1    💬 4    📌 2
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Next they'll ban e-lephants!

02.03.2026 20:55 — 👍 19    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 0
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Happy St Davids Day to all my Welsh friends, especially Jones the Steam...

01.03.2026 22:01 — 👍 37    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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If you're feeling a bit anxious about recent events, hopefully these tropical fish with calm music will help bring some calm.

01.03.2026 20:47 — 👍 30    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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A Pinch & A Punch for the first day of the month.
Rabbits & Hares.
White Rabbits.
Whatever you say, have a Fabulous day!
Welcome to March.
Spring is on the way!!

01.03.2026 11:00 — 👍 34    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1
Neil Sedaka - Is This The The Way To Amarillo (From Live At the Royal Albert Hall)
YouTube video by Mercury Studios Neil Sedaka - Is This The The Way To Amarillo (From Live At the Royal Albert Hall)

Neil Sedaka. Musical Genius.
Wrote so many classic tunes.
Here's one...
RIP Sir. Thank you for the magic.
youtube.com/watch?v=qMxi...

28.02.2026 17:56 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

There is an old saying...
Roll with the punches.
I've had good news & bad news today.
Hoping the good news outweighs the bad news, but only time will tell.
How was your day?

27.02.2026 20:11 — 👍 19    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

As it was 55 years since Mr Benn was first shown on tv, I rang the original editor Clive Juster.
He asked me to pass on his very best wishes to you all.

26.02.2026 19:47 — 👍 43    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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Mr Benn - The Red Knight (BBC One 25th February 1971) Dailymotion video by Glam King TV Factor

Shown for the first time on this day in 1971...
Here is Mr Benn Red Knight:
www.dailymotion.com/video/x9s80ag

25.02.2026 21:09 — 👍 30    🔁 2    💬 4    📌 0
Never ever bloody anything ever
YouTube video by 750triton Never ever bloody anything ever

The Genius that was Rik Mayall.
*doffs bowler hat*
youtu.be/GYLw75xwZUc?...

25.02.2026 18:11 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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Mr Benn made his television debut 55 years ago today.
The first adventure was Red Knight.
Thanks to @braxtm.bsky.social for the picture.

25.02.2026 14:20 — 👍 36    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0
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This was my Switzerland Adventure.
St Moritz is a Fabulous place.
It's always nice to play music, especially at a cricket tournament up a mountain!
If you are planning a charity cricket match, please get in touch: music4cricket.co.uk

24.02.2026 16:49 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

On my list for a visit...

24.02.2026 11:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Someone just came up to me and said:
'Do you have the time boss'?
Quick as a flash I replied:
'Do I look like Bruce Springsteen'?

23.02.2026 20:42 — 👍 21    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Willo the Wisp - The Bean Stalk | 19 of 26 | 1981
YouTube video by ang's archive Willo the Wisp - The Bean Stalk | 19 of 26 | 1981

Kenneth Williams would have been 100 yesterday.
He had a Fabulous voice & was great in Willo the Wisp:
youtu.be/dZlt3CmUgNo?...

23.02.2026 15:30 — 👍 18    🔁 1    💬 3    📌 0
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It was lovely & sunny in Festive Road.
I even saw some dafs in the park.
Fabulous colours...

22.02.2026 20:42 — 👍 18    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 1
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I got Dave Vanian & Captain Sensible from The Damned.
Oh Dear...

22.02.2026 18:45 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Today's adventure took me to The Headington Shark.
Things like this make me happy.

22.02.2026 18:42 — 👍 37    🔁 4    💬 3    📌 0
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I forgot JJ Burnels birthday...
The man is a Legend.

22.02.2026 14:13 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

What a great game of rugby in Cardiff.
Great to see Wales play well, but extremely happy with a Scottish win.
Call me Mr McBenn!!

21.02.2026 20:08 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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This morning I put some bread under the grill, then I made a speech.
I toasted it!!

21.02.2026 14:02 — 👍 20    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0

...and as if by magic!
Not a bot. Ok?
Hope you're having a lovely evening Madam.
*doffs bowler hat*

20.02.2026 21:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Flying over London...

20.02.2026 15:31 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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I know lots about football.
I remember when Liverpool were called Crown Paints.

19.02.2026 20:38 — 👍 28    🔁 4    💬 4    📌 0
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My flight back into Heathrow took me over Craven Cottage, home of Fulham FC ...
Festive Road is on the other side of The Thames from here.

19.02.2026 13:41 — 👍 22    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0