Minnie Riperton's 1975 performance of "Lovin' You" on the Midnight Special is remembered as one of the most breathtaking vocal moments in television history.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

People who have turned down New Years Honours saying 'not for me'. Stephen Hawkin L.S. Lowry John Lennon George Harrison David Bowie Paul Weller Roald Dahl Rudyard Kipling Benjamin Zephaniah Nigella Honor Blackman Ken Loach Danny Boyle Jim Broadbent Albert Finney Alan Rickman

If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales. - A. Einstein

Angels climbing the stairway to Heaven on the West front of Bath Abbey in Somerset, England, circa 1521.

Survivors of historical forced adoption practices are calling for South Australia to establish a state-based redress scheme. #adoption #forcedadoption #adoptioncoercion #accountability #birthmothers #firstmothers #justiceforvictims #justiceforsurvivors

When the doctor told him it was time to change his pacemaker battery, James Stewart, 88, replied with gentle firmness: “I’m going to Gloria now.” He had already decided. He didn’t want to prolong his life—he wanted to return to the love of his life. For decades he had been known

I believe you should always re-read your favorite books at different stages of your life. The plot never changes but your perspective does.

The Specials - Ghost Town (1981) 2026 will mark this classic song's 45 anniversary. Still a big favourite of many & defo one of my top picks. Captured the time so well but easily still so relevant (sadly). A UK #1 hit single from the classic More Specials album. #Legends

Umberto Eco, who owned 50,000 books, had this to say about home libraries: “It is foolish to think that you have to read all the books you buy, as it is foolish to criticize those who buy more books than they will ever be able to read. It would be like saying that you should use

The “Ain’t No Sunshine” season-change walk in Notting Hill (1999) is a masterpiece.

"HEROES" ON BING CHRISTMAS SHOW 1977 “For ever and ever...” Back in 2016 we posted the then oft overlooked performance of "Heroes" recorded for Bing Crosby's 1977 Merrie Olde Christmas TV Special. Notable for the wonderfully bizarre, but nevertheless beautiful David Bowie and

Have a very Bowie Christmas!

George Michael died on Christmas Day 9 years ago. A beautiful man who was so generous to everyone, but maybe less kind to himself. ‘Last Christmas’ is his song. And no one has ever sung it as well as him. Merry Christmas to you and yours. 🎄🎶

He died on Christmas morning, and only then did the world discover the truth: he had been secretly giving away millions with one rule: No one could ever know it was him. December 25, 2016. George Michael, one of the defining pop icons of the 1980s and 1990s, was found dead at

James Taylor & Carole King - You’ve Got a Friend

It is time to remember that “It’s a Wonderful Life” The 1946 film by Italian-born, naturalized American director Frank Capra, remains to this day the ultimate Christmas fable and one of the most beautiful holiday films ever made 🎬✨ https://t.co/mUt6YI8Mx4

One of the greatest Songwriters of my generation 🎙️🎙️𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 ~ 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐰 • 𝟏𝟗𝟔𝟗

From 10am – 10pm on the 25th of December, @WellbeintheArts we will be hosting a WhatsApp group for anyone that works in the creative industries and is struggling with the festive period. https://t.co/B64E17jGze #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork

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