Jon Atkin

Lives in Stockport and works in Manchester 'cos it's better Up North. Loves books, classical music, theatre & my canine companions. Views my own.

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

@TPEassist why does the train to Liverpool keep stopping without any explanation?

[DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm]

The new trailer for Christopher Nolan's ‘THE ODYSSEY’ has been released.

In theaters on July 17.

[Michael Warburton @For_Film_Fans]

In 1973 Dick Cavett asked LAURENCE OLIVIER a simple question: “What about Brando?”

Olivier’s reply included a word he didn’t like using but felt compelled to in this case - “Genius”.

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

@nfmusic He was referring to the character not the man. At least that's how I read it.

[Danny Deraney @DannyDeraney]

Wishing Elaine May the happiest birthday today. 94 years old and still making art.

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

@BBCRadio3 Wonderful @VOCES8 concert earlier today at @wigmore_hall. Great start to the week!

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

@tom_mckinney @BBCRadio3 I can't be alone in detecting a few bars of 'Whistle While You Work' in that Finzi...?

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

@MurphyGroup1951 @networkrail Great work on the Stockport Greek St roundabout/rail bridge. Local residents (like me) have noted how friendly and accommodating all the staff have been during the year. Feels a bit strange now you've all moved on to your next project!

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

@BBCRadio3 @PetrocTrelawny Gosh, Robert White's rendition of 'Roses of Picardy' just floored me. From WW1 to Ukraine and the Middle East now - music like that reminds us we are all human and, though different, ultimately the same.

[Furkan Gözükara @FurkanGozukara]

BBC correspondent admits Trump is backing down and conceding defeat. Iran threatened to obliterate Gulf desalination plants. Without water the Gulf states collapse in days. They begged Trump to stop. Total humiliation for Washington.

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

@RichardBratby I was lucky enough to once be in the audience for one of his concerts (in Manchester). To paraphrase: he was a Jack of all Trades and a Master of all.

[Over It 😒 @jamizfoshiz]

Barbra Streisand’s entire Robert Redford remembrance.

[Over It 😒 @jamizfoshiz]

This will go down as one of the greatest moments in Oscar history

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

@simon_schama Is the screenplay available to read anywhere? Sounds fascinating!

[Wes Butters @wesbutters]

Please RT! To mark Kenneth Williams’s centenary, I’m playing rare programmes and interviews all day on BBC Radio 4 Extra. Joining me next with some funny stories about him is Jackanory producer Jeremy Swan. #kennethwilliams100

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

@horrormuseum @grok explain this original ending to fatal attraction?

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

@HeavyOnSleeze @TheCinesthetic @grok what film is this?

[James Hogg @JamesAHogg2]

I thought I'd attempt to brighten your Sunday by posting one of my favourite sketches from Dave Allen At Large. It's one of about 200, if truth be known. Once again, it's a simple idea beautifully executed. I hope you enjoy it.

Behave yourselves in church, won't you.

[Jon Atkin @JonAtkin]

https://t.co/yFWuNWQ7jA

[archivetvmusings @archivetvmus71]

Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game (26th January 1974). Arthur Lowe makes a surprise appearance.