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Fan page for the 1992 BBC detective series starring Nicholas Clay & Kim Thomson and the upcoming celebration book. Unofficial self-appointed series guardian!

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I got this on LP, CD and scriptbook. It's REALLY good!!!

25.01.2026 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fixed it...

24.01.2026 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is definitely worth seeking out and enjoying. It's very good!!

23.01.2026 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A blonde Kim Thomson in 1983's young people "house-party" comedy "Party, Party". She plays Brenda, best mates of Caroline Quentin's Shirley. It also starred Kim's future Brush Strokes co-star Karl Howman.
The whole film is available on the usual video sites online.

22.01.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

She is!!

20.01.2026 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Kylie
Pet Shop Boys
Kim Wilde
Maroon 5
Jean Michel Jarre

20.01.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That weeping angel looks a bit touchy feely in the Time of Angels cover.......

19.01.2026 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nicholas Clay stars in "Child's Play" a chilling episode of Hammer House of Mystery & Suspense next Friday 23rd Jan at 23:55 on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social

16.01.2026 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Birthday Laura Brattan! Laura plays Emily Hibbert in both Meltdown to Murder and A Dream of Dracula

16.01.2026 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating acclaimed graphic designer Tony Fisher who passed away on this day in 2014. Tony worked on a number of top BBC programmes during his career including Martin Chuzzlewit, Witchcraft and the TV version of Just a Minute!

15.01.2026 07:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hurrah! My Horizon 9 CD has arrived and it's gorgeous!! @philheeks.bsky.social @cultedge.bsky.social

12.01.2026 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What's the most ridiculous way you ever hurt yourself?

I fell off a merry-go-round and the hood of my coat got caught on the horses hoof dragging me around still I spun off the thing

10.01.2026 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I ❀️ frikadellen

10.01.2026 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's "Menlo Park" :)

10.01.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Each and every one of the employee profiles are detailed in the script!!

10.01.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Virtual reality scene at Birmingham Toposcope

Virtual reality scene at Birmingham Toposcope

Ahem ahem

10.01.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ahem

10.01.2026 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just got the complete series from the states. Loved this show

08.01.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ian Burford in Virtual Murder

Ian Burford in Virtual Murder

I've just been advised that Ian Burford (Bernard in Meltdown to Murder) has passed away. I don't have any further details, but I'm trying to find out more.

08.01.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Birthday Ellie Darvill! The lovely Ellie is well known as the voice of the Why Bird in Playdays as well as appearances on Doctors and on stage. In Virtual Murder she portrayed Miss Miniver in Dreams Imagic. Ellie very kindly shared her memories of this for the upcoming book!

08.01.2026 07:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's been a perfect run of episodes. So well thought out.

07.01.2026 10:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A TV guide entry for a programme called Tommie Copper

A TV guide entry for a programme called Tommie Copper

Seriously, I did a double take when I saw this. "Isn't he dead?" "Is this a compilation?" Until I realized what channel it was....

04.01.2026 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jon Pertwee appears in a late night bawdy saucy escapade ADVENTURES OF A PRIVATE EYE (1977) πŸ˜‚ Sunday 4th January at 9:45pm on #TalkingPicturesTV

04.01.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Something tells me you are gonna like this book......

03.01.2026 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Such a shame. I'd only recently been in touch with Dariel recently. Thoughts are with their family

03.01.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have to say, there are some really good Panto gags in this episode though!!

03.01.2026 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rentaghost - Series 7: 12. It's Pantomime Time Ethel Meaker is worried about her upcoming amateur pantomime performance, so McWitch gives her a potion, which makes Ethel dream of the Rentaghost team... performing a pantomime!

Of interest to Virtual Murder fans, tonight's Rentaghost, Series 7: 12. It's Pantomime Time: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002pldj guest stars Paddie O'Neil (Marcella in A Torch for Silverado)as Queen Matilda!

03.01.2026 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Aw hope you're OK ya Eejit

03.01.2026 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You'll find out soon enough!!!

03.01.2026 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight's icy weather is looking a bit.... unfortunate

02.01.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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