We did his first book for our book group. Of the thirteen of us, only me and one other liked it. It was almost poetic in places, unsurprisingly.

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About half an hour ago, I passed my viva and became Dr Lindz McLeod. I don't post a lot of selfies but this is the slightly teary face of someone who busted their butt for three years (while working! while writing multiple other books!) to earn this degree.

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Today it’s 50 years since I first presented Playschool wearing my blue beads and silver heart. I adore bringing joy into the lives of my Playschool Babies during the 12 years I was on the programme. ❤️

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Has to be. Donald O’Connor was hospitalised as a result of filming this scene (and the fact he smoked 4 packs of cigarettes per day) with exhaustion and carpet burns. When he returned to set they had to film it again as the initial footage was unusable. It remains one of the most impressive scenes

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This is where I point everyone at @alisonbaker01.bsky.social and her delightful Fantasy Book Swap podcast! The guest brings a classic children's fantasy book and Ali brings a contemporary one of a similar theme. It's perfect for when you loved a book a book as a kid but it hasn't aged well!!

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