Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Thursday, January 01, 2026
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stray Cats - Runaway Boys [Top Of The Pops 1980]
Listening to Bernie Keith Rock and Roll heaven on BBC Northants. Great show.
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Iron Age chariot
Profile view of a British Celtic chariot in action. It was with these weapons that the Celts of Britain faced off against the Roman legions of Caesar in 55 BC. Note the y shaped suspension straps at the side of the chariot.
Julius Caesar: This is their manner of fighting from chariots. At first the charioteers ride in all directions, usually throwing the ranks into confusion by the very terror caused by the horses, as well as the noise of the wheels; then as soon as they have come between the squads of horsemen, they leap from the chariots and fight on foot. The drivers of the chariots then withdraw a little from the battle and place the chariots together, so that if the warriors are hard pressed by the number of the enemy, they have a safe retreat to their own. Their horsemen possess such activity and their foot soldiers such steadfastness in battle and they accomplish so much by daily training that on steep and even precipitous ground they are accustomed to check their excited horses, to control and turn them about quickly, to run out on the pole, to stand on the yoke, and then swiftly to return to the chariot.
Brigantia, the Iron-Age Celtic Reenactment Society
Hal Blaine and the Young Cougars - (Dance With The) Surfin' Band 1964
More here. My choice for a record to play midnight tomorrow. Hal Blaine - Wikipedia
Wet Leg Chaise Longue 2021
Susan tells me Wet Leg are headlining Edinburgh's Hogmany celebrations. Chaise Longue (song) - Wikipedia
Boudica (2023)
We watched this (see below). It was the first film we have watched on Netflix. It was the last day to see it so we went for it. Not very good. Surprisingly low budget but I wanted to see it to check it out.
Beyoncé - Deja Vu (MTV Video Version) ft. JAY-Z 2006
So Be is a billionaire. Good news. Our family were fans of her since the Destiny's Child days. Here is a good one. Déjà Vu (Beyoncé song) - Wikipedia
Monday, December 29, 2025
Sunday, December 28, 2025
BOUDICA (2023) | Official Trailer - Olga Kurylenko, Peter Franzén, Clive Standen, Lucy Martin
Anyone see this\? I heard it was bad but I still want to see it. Boudica - Wikipedia
Serge Gainsbourg Brigitte Bardot Bonnie & Clyde
Based on the poem by Bonnie Parker called The Trail's End.
LE MEPRIS (4K Restoration) | Official Trailer
Featuring the style icon Brigitte Bardot (And God Created Woman, Viva Maria!) as Camille, and legendary French talent Michel Piccoli (Belle De Jour, The Things of Live) as Paul, LE MÉPRIS boasts a strong and eclectic supporting cast featuring ‘master of darkness’ Director, Fritz Lang as himself, renowned American actor Jack Palance as Jeremy, and the infamous Giorgia Moll as Francesca. The restoration also features the original and unforgettable soundtrack, ‘Theme of Camille’, which has gained worldwide admiration in its own right, by multi award-winning composer, Georges Delerue. Set around the extraordinary Villa Malaparte on Capri; LE MÉPRIS tells the tragic romance between Paul and his wife, Camille. Paul is enlisted the task of re-writing a film script. Whilst he becomes engrossed in writing, he appears oblivious to the film producer’s interest in his irresistibly beautiful wife, Camille. In turn, we witness the hurtful unfolding of Paul & Camille’s marriage.
Centurion trailer 2010
My son got me a book on Roman Britain for Christmas and so I fancied watching this again and Susan had not seen it. I like it. Olga Kurylenko steals the show as a mute Pict. Centurion (film) - Wikipedia
Filming began towards the end of February 2009.[6] Filming locations included the Scottish locations Badenoch, Strathspey,[4] and Glenfeshie Estate in the Cairngorms. Filming also took place at Ealing Studios in London and in Surrey locations,[7] such as Alice Holt Forest and Hurtwood Forest in the Surrey Hills.[8] Historical re-enactment groups were enlisted to play Britions and Roman soldiers in the practical filming at Badenoch and Strathspey.[4] Filming was completed in March, after seven weeks.[9][10] Production design was by Simon Bowles, with art direction by Jason Knox-Johnston. The sets were built by DRS Construction.[11]
Saturday, December 27, 2025
David Johansen - Girls
A great song The band is L to R Johnny Rao (guitar), Buz Verno (Bass), Frankie LaRocka (drums),David Johansen (Lead Vocal) Syl Sylvain (Guitar in Red suit) and Thomas Trask (guitar)
Friday, December 26, 2025
Our World 1967 Full Broadcast (First Worldwide Television Broadcast) (Super Rare) (BBC1 Version)
I remember watching this. I was 7. Our World (1967 TV program) - Wikipedia
Here It Is, The Full Version Of The First Worldwide Broadcast From 1967 Using The Same Technology As The Moon Landing Video Would Later Use In 1969. All You Need Is Love had to be removed because of copyright, All You Need Is Love - The Beatles (1967)
New Kogar
Drink some booze and sing some blues on this holiday edition of Kogar’s Jungle Juice! Thee LAST show of 2025! Go out with a BANG on this show filled with party, booze and drinkin songs. Celebrate with me and BOSS RADIO 66! This show features artists like; The Trashmen, The Avantis, The Marquees, Nolan Strong, The 5 Red Caps, Roy Brown, Wynonie Harris, Larry Dale, Screamin Jay Hawkins, Benny Joy, Andy Starr, Sticks McGhee, Slim Harpo, and the Spiders! Full set list at the Boss Radio 66 Blogspot!
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