Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
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!
Thursday, December 25, 2025
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Roman Britain a new history
My son gave me this. Below is an image of an Iron Age warrior I did through AI.
1962: What do '60s KIDS Want For CHRISTMAS? | Tonight | Childhood Nostalgia | BBC Archive
My bro sent this. 'Don't be silly I'm a girl'.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Little Richard Lucille 1957 Long Version, High Quality Sound
Day 24. The greatest rock and roll record.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
I wanna roo you (Scottish Derivative) - VAN MORRISON 1971
Twenty-third of December
Covered in snowYou in the kitchen
With the lights way down low
I'm in the parlor
Playing my old guitar
Speaking to you, darling
To find out how you are
Train Dreams | Final Trailer | Netflix
TRAIN DREAMS, now playing in select theaters and on Netflix tomorrow.
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Monday, December 22, 2025
Françoise Hardy - Catch a Falling Star (Rendez-vous avec - Diffusion 05/03/1964)
Very enjoyable. I got this record from a charity shop.
White Christmas ' Snow' (1954)
White Christmas (film) - Wikipedia
I got our daughter to watch this as she said she fancied watching White Christmas as this is my favourite from the film.
Link Wray - Rumble | Live at Winterland (1974)
Day 22 of the rocking advent calendar. We saw Link Wray live and Susan shook his hand.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Friday, December 19, 2025
Marine Boy EP 1 The Green Monster 1966
I wonder if my Grandson would like this? I watched it as a child and it was very influential. Susan remembers emulating the big eyes in her drawings.
Marine Boy is one of the first color anime to be shown in a dubbed form in the U.S., and later in Australia and the United Kingdom. It was originally produced in 1965 in Japan as Undersea Boy Marine (海底少年マリン, Kaitei Shōnen Marin) by Minoru Adachi and animation company Japan Tele-Cartoons. It was sold outside Japan via K. Fujita Associates Inc., with Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Television handling worldwide distribution of the English-language version. The series was distributed in syndication in the United States starting in 1966.[1]
Terraplanes aat the Caxton Club Frome 1983
This wass the local printer's social club. Started out as a canteen but under my Dad's guidance had it installing a bar with all the amenities of a social club. We chose this for our photos. Now it is housing as the printers is no more. If you are wondering what we sounded like at that time go here
New Kogar
Kogar’s Jungle Juice Show #129 streams your way out of the depths of the jungle! Don’t miss this exciting episode which features a tribute to Japanese DJ/promotor/all around cool guy, MR DEATH! Ungawa Forever in our rock ‘n’ roll hearts! Featured on this show are artists like: Link Wray, The Big Four, The Flamingos, Kuff-Linx, Mercy Dee, King Kurtis, Harmonica Frank, Lonnie Lord, Tracy Pendarvis, Dave Diddle Day, The Groupies, The Frantics, The Swamp Rats and the KING! Full playlist at the Boss Radio 66, and Jungle Juice Blogspots!
Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines (1965) Trailer
I got this classic film for my bro for Christmas but he's opened it so I am not spoiling the surprise. Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines - Wikipedia
The Pirates "Lonesome Train" 1977
Day 19 of the rockin' advent calendar. Saw this band a couple of times around then and as you would expect they were phenomenal.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
A Christmas Carol George C Scott 1984
Susan wants to see lots of Christmas Carol versions this season. So I suggest this one.
Black Grape - Reverend Black Grape (Video) 1995
So today Boss Radio 66 stopped transmitting in the UK. Bummer. Susan played this though. Remember it?
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Feeling Good - Nina Simone (1965)
Boss just played it. Probably my favourite Nina Simone song. Feeling Good - Wikipedia
Gaudete - Steeleye Span - LIVE 1974!
Accapella and in Latin but it still was a hit. Gaudete - Wikipedia
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Scrooge (1935)
Watched this version today. As I said Susan wanted to see lots of versions this season. Not bad. Worth a watch.Scrooge (1935 film) - Wikipedia
The Shadows - The War Lord (live at the London Palladium 1965)
There was a movie The War Lord (1965) set in the Norman period with a famous soundtrack. (Theatrical trailer)
William the Conqueror David Bates
Sue picked this up for me from the chazza. Colour section on the 2000 Hastings reenactment. I like this font.
Wanda Jackson - I Gotta Know (Town Hall Party)
Rockin' advent calendar. Susan chose this one and a good one it is.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Brian Boru’s March - The Chieftains, 1977
The Chieftains perform Brian Boru’s March at Knappogue Castle, County Clare.
Barry Lyndon 1975 Irish Jig
This premiered 50 years ago the other day. I posted about this film on another blog and people said it was boring. I think it is a musical and the soundtrack is the movie scene by scene. The Chieftains who I like were heavily featured. Barry Lyndon – The Chieftains
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Chapter 1.1 - The Black Mountains Janet Tanner Audiobook
A fictionalised version of Radstock in the era of the Great War. A lovely book ideal for seasonal fiction.
The Ronettes - Sleigh Ride 1963
The Phil Spector Christmas record was a family tradition that was me playing the only Christmas album we had. Great songs. A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector - Wikipedia
Men Without Hats Safety Dance
This completely passed us by when it came out in 82. We were introduced to its delights by a couple of Danish lads we stayed with when doing a gig a few years ago. Filmed in Wiltshire. Tell me if you like it.The Safety Dance - Wikipedia