Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Monday, March 09, 2026
Richard Hell - Blank Generation 1980
Cornwall 1916 in Colour – Rare Film of the Cornish Riviera
A beautifully restored and colourised silent film showing the stunning coastline of Cornwall more than a century ago.
Originally filmed in 1916, The Cornish Riviera (1916 film) captures everyday life and breathtaking scenery from the Cornish coast during the early 20th century. Produced by Kineto Ltd, the film documents some of Cornwall’s most famous towns, harbours and landmarks long before modern tourism transformed the region
The House I Live In (1945) | Frank Sinatra Short Film
The House I Live In (1945) is an Oscar-winning short film starring Frank Sinatra, created to promote tolerance and unity in post-war America. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, this 10-minute classic delivers a heartfelt message against prejudice and discrimination during a time when the nation was healing from WWII.
Songs For Swingin' Lovers (EP, 1956)
My Pa was a fan. He saw him in 53 at the Bristol Hippodrome. He had quite a collection of records which included this one. Songs for Swingin' Lovers! - Wikipedia
1. You Make Me Feel So Young 2. It Happened In Monterey 3. Anything Goes 4. How About You?
R.E.M. - The One I Love 1987
The One I Love (R.E.M. song) - Wikipedia
Did you like them? We did. Not hugely but we bought records.
Sunday, March 08, 2026
Two male brown hares (Lepus europaeus) boxing, chasing a female, England
I do like hares. They are thrilling to see especially this time of year so keep an eye out for them.
Saturday, March 07, 2026
One of these crashed in Radstock
My Grandfather was in the Home Guard and had to quard the wreckage.
The Supremes - Nathan Jones (April 1971)
One of our old neighbours was called Nathan Jones. He is a DJ now.
Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet - Woody Guthrie 1944
I like this one. It's like a feminist song.
The Cramps on The Tube 1986, Full 20 Minute Performance Unedited.
40 years ago today.
Here's the full set including 10 minutes of footage not broadcast.
Jesse Rae 'The Thistle', 1987 - Glenfinnan Viaduct Filming !
Not a fan of the music but the video is stunning.
Friday, March 06, 2026
Betty Boo - Where Are You Baby? 1990
Where Are You Baby? - Wikipedia We liked this. Celebrating her 56th birthday today,
She Lives (In A Time Of Her Own) Thirteenth Floor Elevators 1967
Kogar played this. I had forgotten how good it is. Easter Everywhere - Wikipedia
The Cat in the Hat (1971)
The Cat in the Hat (TV special) - Wikipedia Our Grandson dressed up as the Cat in the Hat for World Book Day. This version I remember fondly.
New Kogar
Jungle Juice returns with an all new show to obliterate your brain stem! This episode showcases the new DMZ release as well as a tour through the mind and musical madness of recently departed punk legend, Jordan Kratz! Other artists featured on this show: The Wailers, The Galaxies, The Five Dollars, The Corvets, Otis Riley, Esquerita, Hal Page, Johnny Carrol, Gene Maltais, Al Ferrier, Paul Peek, DMZ, Transplants, 13th Floor Elevators, The Brats, Gore Hounds and Big Meat Hammer!
JOE TEX - DAVY, YOU UPSET MY HOME [King 4840] 1955
It's the 190th anniversary of the Alamo so I thought we could have this one that I just heard on Boss Radio.
Greenwood, Mississippi - Little Richard August 16, 1974
This is good. An understatement - it's brilliant. Just heard on Boss Radio 66.
Thursday, March 05, 2026
Andrews Sisters Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy 1941
I used to play this when I was deejaying to friends in our front room.
Sweet Dreams Bio Drama 1985 Jessica Lange, Ed Harris & Ann Wedgeworth
Sweet Dreams (1985 film) - Wikipedia Today in 63 Patsy Cline was tragically killed in a plane crash, This is a biopic (I love biopics). I also like Jessica Lange.
Happy birthday MES
Two-Face! A song from 1992 which they opened with when I saw them at Glasto. Very powerful. I viewed it as a comment on the Glastonbury spirit saying is was Two Faced though I might be wrong.
Sonny Boy Williamson II Wake Up Baby 1958
This is a great ditty adapted from an Irish song that crossed the Atlantic. Our Goodman - Wikipedia.
Great crested newts - conservation
When I was young I spent a lot of time pond dipping or fishing in ponds and rivers. Often I would be on my own. One time I caught a Great crested newt. i feel guilty about it now but it gave me quite a thrill at the time. Illegal now.
Loretta Lynn - You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man) 1966
Boss Radio just played this. You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man) - Wikipedia
"You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)" was based on a real life woman Lynn had met backstage before a concert. In 2016, Lynn recounted that the woman confided in Lynn about how another woman attempted to steal her husband from her. In response to her words, Lynn replied, "Honey, she ain't woman enough to take your man!" Following the conversation, Lynn went into her dressing room and wrote the song.[2]
World Book Day
All the schoolkids (and teachers) on the high street are dressed up. These are today's purchases. The Castle book I will give to my Grandson. It's very good.
Simon Snorkel
I had this for my sixth birthday in June 1966. My brother was born the day before. I remember I lost the removable firemen figures in the grass and the visiting nurse helped me find them. Not my picture. Off an auction site. Mine went long ago
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
The Detroit Cobras - Seven Easy Pieces 2003 Full Mini-Album
We loved this.
1 Ya Ya Ya (Looking For My Baby)
2 My Baby Loves The Secret Agent 3 Heartbeat 4 You Don't Knock 5 Silver & Gold (When I Get Like This) 6 99 And A Half Just Won't Do 7 Insane Asylum
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To The Devil A Daughter / Original Theatrical Trailer (1976)
This came out fifty years ago. To the Devil a Daughter - Wikipedia
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
At the Cheese and Grain
Somerset's finest sons The Wurzels will return for their annual scrumpy Easter special on Saturday, 4th April.
Jesus Is A Dying-Bed Maker Charley Patton 1930
This is the basic melody used in Canned Heat's Poor Moon.
He might be a prophet
He might be a prophet
He might be a prophet
Jesus gonna make up my dying bed
Midsomer Norton High Street by Susan
Quite a prominent moon tonight.
Those distinctive looking black-and-white beamed houses you see in front of you were originally built as almshouses. Almshouses first appeared in Britain a thousand years ago, offering poor, old and distressed people somewhere to live. A charity would own the building and charge low rent to residents. These ones were built in 1895 by the Beauchamp family.
Somerset Industrial Heritage
Henry Buckton will be signing copies of his book in the Museum on Saturday 7th March between 11am and 1pm
Somerset is one of the most varied counties in the country. People come here for hill walking, cycling, birdwatching and many other leisure activities. Invariably while exploring this rich and diverse countryside you will stumble across the remains of industrial activity, such as ruined buildings, ivy-clad walls, the paths of bygone railways or roads seemingly going nowhere, all of which indicate that the lonely spot in which you are standing was once thronged with people going about their business. Here these lost industrial landscapes of Somerset are uncovered to reveal the great variety of industry and employment that existed in the county. They show how England has changed from the days when every corner of the land was home to some sort of manufacturing and the country was regarded as the workshop of the world. Henry Buckton details this rich tapestry, from iron-ore mining on the Brendon Hills and Exmoor to lead mining on the Mendip Hills, from quarrying at places such as Ham Hill to peat extraction on the Somerset Levels, as well as the Somerset coalfield and the isolated mills that dot the banks of rivers in the county.
Mother's Pride | Official Trailer | Only in Cinemas March 2026
A movie partly filmed in Norton St Philip (near here where there was a battle in 1685).