Told entirely from the perspective of its avian protagonist, Hen follows a chicken who escapes an industrial farm only to find herself navigating the pecking order of a crumbling seaside restaurant in Greece. As she fights to protect her eggs, she becomes an unwitting witness to the complex human lives around her as the restaurant is caught up in greed, smuggling, and the migrant crisis.
Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Hard Workin Man - Captain Beefheart & Jack Nitzsche - Blue Collar Soundtrack
Kogar played this. Great. Blue Collar (film) - Wikipedia
Captain Beefheart performs Jack Nitzsche's theme to Paul Schrader's 1978 film Blue Collar. Featuring Ry Cooder on the guitar.
Beatniks in Newquay, 1960
Interviewed by Alan Whicker for BBC's "Tonight programme.
Beatniks in Cornwall. Donovan according to his autobiography was one. I think he was in St. Ives.
Mods, Beatniks, Rockers, 1965
Mainly 'Beatniks' in this clip from Primitive London, 1965. The 2 musicians in this clip are Ray Sone, harp (later of The Downliner's Sect) and Emmett Hennessy, vocals, guitar.
Psychosis Safari ~ The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster - dir. Edgar Wright (2003)
This is probably my fave. They were from Brighton and had a good live show.
Carlsbad Trip (1940) – Early road trip in a Volkswagen from Weimar to Carlsbad
Germany before it was bombed flat. Black and white and no subtitles.
Matchbox catalogue
Matchbox is a toy brand introduced by Lesney Products in 1953, and is now owned by Mattel, Inc, which purchased the brand in 1997. The brand was given its name because the original die-cast "Matchbox" toys were sold in boxes similar to those in which matches were sold.[2]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
1964: The FIRST CHIP SHOP in DUNDEE | Tonight | World of Work | BBC Archive
From Dundee, the first spot where chips were sold, Fyfe Robertson explores the origins of the perfect pairing of fish and chips.
Small Faces - Here Come The Nice - Beat Club June 24, 1967
Finished the Steve Marriott biography. I was just about to mention to Sue about the spooky things that happened after his death like photos crashing down and this song came on Boss Radio 66.
Vale Wildlife Hospital & Rehabilitation Centre
I think they are near Tewkesbury. They have a Pine Marten kit that was found in a rubbish bin. So cute.
Victorian Fish Bar (1962)
Kensington, London.. At The Contented Sole fish bar has been decorated "with all the trimmings of Queen Victoria's days".
Photographs of the General Strike in Britain: 1926
Approaching the centenary. Don't forget this Friday Radstock Museum have a free talk on the area during the Strike. 6:40 for 7:00 start. Free. My sister attended a talk by the same man in Bristol and thoroughly enjoyed it. We are going. 1926 United Kingdom general strike - Wikipedia
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
BUZZCOCKS & MAGAZINE - [Early Years Full Documentary] "B'dum B'dum" - 1978
Buzzcocks were great - Magazine were OK. Saw Buzzcocks twice Magazine once.
General Jumbo
General Jumbo - Wikipedia
I used to love this strip where a boy has his own miniature army operated by remote control. I wanted to be him of course.
I used to love this strip where a boy has his own miniature army operated by remote control. I wanted to be him of course.
The Small Faces - Hey Girl (1966)
Hey Girl (Small Faces song) - Wikipedia Still reading the Marriott biography and enjoying it.
Otis Rush - "Love That Woman" 1957
Happy birthday tomorrow Otis Rush. A classic. One of my favourite Cobra sides. Otis Rush - Wikipedia
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Monday, April 27, 2026
The Cramps You'll Never Change Me
Creator says:
''A great Cramps live song I only had the audio to, mashed up with clips of The Cramps live in 1990 and a movie about an all female tribe going out to acquire some much needed husbands.''
J B Hutto centenary
Joseph Benjamin Hutto (April 26, 1926 – June 12, 1983)[1] was an American blues musician. Influenced by Elmore James, Hutto became known for his slide guitar playing and declamatory style of singing. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame two years after his death.
The 1968 Delmark album Hawk Squat, which featured Sunnyland Slim on organ and piano, Lee Jackson on guitar,[8] and Maurice McIntyre on tenor saxophone, is regarded as Hutto's best album up to this point.[9]
J.B. Hutto - Thank You For Your Kindness
John Lee Hooker & The Groundhogs - Boom Boom (The Beat Room, Oct 05, 1964)
Boom Boom (John Lee Hooker song) - Wikipedia
According to Hooker, he wrote the song during an extended engagement at the Apex Bar in Detroit.
2000 Years in One Film - The Entire History of Bristol (AI Reconstruction)
My sis sent me this. It's good - well I liked it.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Small Faces - I've Got Mine (movie film feature in Dateline Diamonds 1965)
Dateline Diamonds - Wikipedia This is a 'pop and cop' movie apparently. We have been trying to work out what others might called Pop and Cop. Any ideas?
It is an example of the "pop and cop" genre of film, which was popular in the UK during the early 1960s and was intended to present young musical talents to the teenage market.[3]
Dave Clark Five When 1965
This beautiful song is side B of the single Having A Wild Weekend.
From the film Catch Us If You Can (film) - Wikipedia. I am fairly sure this was filmed on the Mendips. Note dry-stone walls. They were based in Bath while making the film.
Small Faces 1st album 1966
I had this album when I was about 19. I got it in our local Oxfam shop for 50p. I was surprised listening to it how much Led Zep had lifted from them, particularly Plant's vocals. Just saying.
The Small Faces - What'cha Gonna Do About It? (1965)
We used to do this one back in the Bad Detectives era. Whatcha Gonna Do About It - Wikipedia
Small Faces with P.P. Arnold - Tin Soldier
I think this is my favourite song by the Small Faces.
Live performance on French TV (Bouton Rouge program) March 2 1968 - dubbed over version.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Truthpaste - Bus Song (Official Video)
Mickey Bradley played this. It's current. It has gone on the bus playlist see below.
Live it Up (1963)
Been enjoying the Steve Marriott biography. He has just done this movie. It's a good film, full of period charm - if you haven't seen it give it a go. Joe Meek fans love it too. Live It Up! (film) - Wikipedia
Radio One : Jimi Hendrix (Radio 1 Jingle) 1967
Jimi Hendrix sang this jingle on Radio One BBC Saturday Club. Dec 15, 1967
Friday, April 24, 2026
The RAMONES - Blitzkrieg Bop
The new "Mono Version" of Blitzkrieg Bop, synced to the Arturo's Loft footage from 1975.
Ramones 50th anniversary
Thanks to Mike Reynolds for reminding me yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the first Ramones album.
Cromer Peregrine Project
Peregrine falcon - Wikipedia Susan likes Birds of Prey. These last few days she has been watching 2 chicks hatch. There is one left to hatch. Highlights on Facebook.
Born For Hard Luck - Peg Leg Sam 1976
An excerpt from Tom Davenport's documentary Born For Hard Luck. http://www.folkstreams.net/film,1
New Kogar
Get ready for another foray into the crazy world of Kogar’s Jungle Juice! Show #142 is filled to the brim with all the usual schlock rockers and boppers! How much can YOU take?! This show features artists like: Richie and the Rebels, The Catalinas, Ted Russell and the Rhythm Rockers, The Arabians, The Dells, The Del Victors, Reggie Perkins, Kip Tyler, Hasil Adkins, Arthur Gunter, Jackie Brenston, Don Snyder and Duke Mitchell! Full Set list at the Boss Radio 66 and or Kogar’s Jungle Juice Blogspots!
Today's book bargain.
I shall enjoy reading this. The world's greatest white soul singer the bumph reads.
Casting My Spell on You · Wilko Johnson/Mick Green/Phil Thumpston/The Big Figure
All Through The City (with Wilko 1974-1977). Wilko Johnson - Wikipedia
ITV PLAYHOUSE Casting the Runes 11th Season
Casting the Runes (Playhouse) - Wikipedia
Casting the Runes is a British supernatural television drama produced by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network in 1979. Running at 50 minutes, it is based on the story Casting the Runes by British writer and academic M. R. James, first published in 1911 as the fourth story in More Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, which was James' second collection of ghost stories. Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark[1][2] for the anthology series ITV Playhouse, it was first broadcast on 24 April 1979. Adapted by Clive Exton,[2][3] it reimagines the events of James's story taking place in the late 1970s and changes the central protagonist to be a female character.[4]
Thursday, April 23, 2026
7 and 7 Is Love (1966)
I first noticed this when a review compared our 2nd single to this. Must be my favourite of theirs. Riley and Coe played a decent version of this by Johnny Echol's Love. Love with Johnny Echols tour dates & tickets 2026 | Ents24
Althea & Donna - "Uptown Top Ranking"
Top Of The Pops - 26/01/78.
Loved this. I think it was Peely who popularised it.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Drink Up Thy Zider (1967)
This song was a hit in 66 so I thought we could have this 'un again. Adge Cutler - Wikipedia
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Coyote vs. ACME | Official Trailer
The trailer ACME doesn’t want you to see. Coyote vs. ACME. In theaters August 28. https://www.coyotevsacme.com/
The Terraplanes 'Evil Going On' 1981
Here is us trying to be bluespunks at a battle of the bands at the Granary Bristol.
Robert Nighthawk - "Eli's Place" 1964
Maxwell Street. This is the blues in situ. Rarely seen in films here are people enjoying the blues.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Shift the Thrift Midsomer Norton
Midsomer Norton has a healthy number of charity shops. Here they are featured on the BBC.
Shift the Thrift - Series 1: 6. Midsomer Norton - BBC iPlayer
Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band – “Moonchild” (A&M) 1966
First 45 release by Captain Beefheart but one of the many 60s’ projects that the great David Gates was involved with. They made two 45s together, “Diddy Wah Diddy” and “Moonchild”; both of which were reissued by A&M in the UK in 1971 and then by Edsel in the mid 80s. This recording comes from the latter reissue.
Gardening in Miniature
Gardening in Miniature | Museum of Design in Plastics
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Corgi Catalogue 1965
Corgi Toys from Andrew Hill International
Corgi Catalogue 1967
Corgi Toys from Andrew Hill International
Little Richard - Bama Lama Bama Loo (Live at Shindig! - 1964)
Great comeback single on Specialty. Has electric bass on it.
X-Ray Spex - Oh Bondage! Up Yours! 1977
The X-Ray Spex performing their most well known song "Oh Bondage! Up Yours!" circa 1977. From the documentary "Punk in London".
Monday, April 20, 2026
Pixies - Monkey Gone to Heaven [1989]
A family favourite on the car cassette.Doolittle (album) - Wikipedia
From the group's first appearance on National USTV.
My Love Will Never Die (Take Unknown) · Otis Rush 1956
Written by Willie Dixon. I love this despite it being a bit mawkish.
DUST BUNNY | Official Trailer | December - Only In Theaters
Kogar recommended this.
In visionary creator Bryan Fuller’s (“Hannibal,” “Pushing Daisies”) fantastical and wickedly inventive feature directorial debut Dust Bunny, a 10-year-old girl joins forces with her hit man neighbor to confront each other’s monsters.
Ten-year-old Aurora has a mysterious neighbor (Mads Mikkelsen) who kills real-life monsters. He’s a hit man for hire. So, when Aurora needs help killing the monster she believes ate her entire family, she procures his services. Suspecting that her parents may have fallen victim to assassins gunning for him, Aurora’s neighbor guiltily takes the job. Now, to protect her, he’ll need to battle an onslaught of assassins ― and accept that some monsters are real.Fargo (1996) | Official Trailer | MGM Studios
This is a great movie if you haven't seen it. Fargo (1996 film) - Wikipedia
Midsomer Norton Town Park
It's near to us and we can see how the polliwogs are doing. It is a bit dry. We could do with some rain.
The Bangles Manic Monday 1986 HQ, Top Of The Pops
Manic Monday - Wikipedia Written by Prince. Atlantic Tunnel just played his version and I prefer the Bangles' one.