I’m trying to get into the habit of posting more radio activity; a few days ago I had the pleasure of contributing to national news show Good Morning Scotland. The subject was the return of the Frasier Crane sitcom, which is scheduled to run on the new Paramount + streaming channel. There’s also plans to dust off IP like Flashdance, The Italian Job and Fatal Attraction, so it’s a clear opportunity for the studio to capitalise on a wealth of popular intellectual property. Link at the bottom of this post, last five minutes is the business end.
It’s also worth taking the opportunity to thank the many contributors and commenters who have made this blog such a huge success in my imagination. Unfortunately, as has been previously noted, there are a small minority who cannot control their worst impulses and simply do not know how to behave themselves online; I did not create this comments section as an inane chat room, or as a place for unfortunate people to attempt to sell and/or swap their soiled rags and clothes. These people know exactly who they are and I will act swiftly in future to stop such behaviour.
I can’t believe I have to say this, but it beggars belief that these same people are now accusing me of using inflammatory language towards them; I note that innocuous if colourful comments that I have made such as “I’ll smash your melt in’ and ‘I’ll crush your skull like a creme egg’ are now being taken out of context in an unscrupulous effort to make me look bad and discredit my blog. Such politically motivated, selfish behaviour should not be tolerated; I am keen to put the whole thing behind me for the sake of unity moving forward, and trust my complainers will see sense and feel the same way.
Thank you for listening to my message.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000sjqc
So you haven’t been able to watch Frasier for decades? Oh, you poor thing. My heart hurts for you…
Crap, should have waited until the end. I didn’t realize this was talking about reviving the show. Oh man, that won’t be good. You can’t go back….
Exactly. It’s still on every day, but will be welcomed back. Unlike those who listen without care…
You’re just jealous because I get to be Captain.
I would gladly hand over the wheel if I knew you’d be sober….
Captain Bookstooge to all ye landlubbers! Avast and Ahoy there mateys!
Personally, I plan on a rainbow tux with polkadot suspenders and polkadot bow tie. As the designated driver, I plan on stocking up on energy drinks, so expect this boat to be flying!
Captains don’t fetch and carry. We look spiffy in rainbow suits while consuming inhuman amounts of caffeine and screaming “Avast” and “Ahoy” at random passersby. Don’t worry, I’ll be hiring a ton of people to do all that menial work for us. I know a guy who knows some ex-(lep)cons who really need the gig. I’m sure their background checks will be just fine.
I think one of the items on our agenda is this continued lack by Ol’10 of talking about us, specifically, when he goes on the Beeb and other such audio shows. It’s not called the WP1 after all.
I think you fancy yourself a pirate.
The Bbc generally do not want to hear about such outre, counter-cultural characters as WP4; Seaquest. Best kept from the public ears, lest fragile have to clean them out. So when does Alex the dancing fool get here?
Fancy? I think it’s a fact. My guns speak for themselves 😉
See, who are you to decide what the Beeb wants? I think the Beeb wants the WP4. A fresh franchise to stir the general interest 😀
I guess we could be the start of a revolution in broadcasting! But who could be the other two to make up the fantastic four? Any ideas? The best and the brightest only!
Now, now. I think Fraggle and Alex have spent enough on their outfits to be automatically included. We look good, we look dashing, we have a boat. What more does the world need?
Is it too many eggs in one basket? The finest branes of a generation, gathered on your boat, can you as Captain vouch for our safety?
Absolutely! With 10,000 milligrams of caffeine racing through my system, every biological system of mine will be working in Ultimate Overdrive Mode. I’ll see icebergs from 10 miles away. Those Nigerian Pirates? Their bullets will bounce off my chest and I’ll thrash them barehanded. I’ll toss that typhoon back to Japan.
However, the only thing I can’t protect us all against is each other. So if one of us is a secret enemy, well, good luck!
I gathered all that from your LinkedIn profile.
Who could be the infiltrator?
No clue. I’m a Captain, not a Private Investigator (or am I? whoooooooooooo)
So many questions, but one thing is for sure; no-one is who they seem!
Exactly. Our outrageous costumes, or lack thereof in Alex’s case, hide , or don’t, our dark and deeply disturbing pasts…
Excuse me Mr. Johnny-come-lately-last-to-the-party! Not so long ago you were saying NO to the whole thing, and now you’re all Mr.Decisionmaker?? Pfft! And double pfft!
My way or the highway, Bunty. And my job is to keep this ship on that highway. Any questions?
As the designated captain, we will be avoiding all highways. Period.
Yes Booky though I think we’re in danger of being a sit com.
Yep. We should probably have some deep intellectual conversations to change the tone.
Yes we’re all good at that!
I was reading Dostoyevsky the other day and in his descriptions of the russian serfs it was easy to see the parallels he was drawing between first century christians, Emperor Nero and the 1917 Revolution and in particular Lenin’s hand in the whole thing.
Personally, I think he went a touch too far with the Lenin thing, as if you read Lenin’s letters you’ll see his treatment of the “Other” is based on completely different principles than Nero’s principles were. I really like Dostyevsky but after that kind of gaffe I have to wonder how anyone can take him seriously.
/turns off deep conversation generator….
I think we’d better do that one before we start on the champagne.
No, it sounds like the champagne needs to be open if we have to listen to this. As noted elsewhere, I had a moment of silent understanding with him in Moscow…
Dostoyevsky, Dickens or Booky?
Lenin. Chris Hemsworth if it’s raining…
Might be more fun if you’re all sloshed though 🙂
Came to the same conclusion…what can you mix with monster drinks?
I am not a valiant man at mixing strong drinks…
Ok, well, as long as you can keep the bar for me, shouldn’t be a problem, you can have the kids drinks…
Sorry, bartending is one of the jobs for the ‘conn’s. I’ll be too busy driving the boat down the highway…
‘conns? wut?
Pay attention, paL. I’m hiring a host of ex-(lepre)conn’s to do all the menial work. Helping out the little man, because that’s how I roll…
Nope. No Lep zone, please.
I’ve already signed the contract. Relax, it’ll be fun and what could go wrong?
On a ship of leprechauns? Everything. Have you ever seen one of these movies? Maybe enough to see how it’s affected Alex’s mind…
Trust me, it’s all under control. No blood sacrifices needed nor any high yield explosives or even nuclear weapons. Just good times on the good ship Lollypop….
That’s true!
Hmmm…
Never got in to Frasier though the re-runs are on most days on the TV in our reception at work. It’s comedy though so that’s no surprise. You sound quite Scottish on the radio, well done.
Thanks, I’m putting a lot of work into sounding Scottish…
Well I think it’s paying off, keep at it, you’ll get there.
Thanks.
You don’t use such threatening language on the Beeb. I think you should aspire to the same gentlemanly persona online. As your guests do.
Looking forward to this cruise you had planned for all your visitors. Destination French Riviera? I don’t know how bad I want to go to the Orkneys.
You’re top of the list, Bunty! My have examined my own lamguage behaviour and found it to be of the highest order. Yours, on the other hand….
I have not and never have offered a cruise for readers of my blog. This is a fallacy and I relish the opportunity to prove this in a court of law. Where is your evidence that I promised such a jolly? Even if I did, it would only be a short cruise, maybe some Mediterranean ports, and a tour of Scottish islands. But I have never promised or confirmed such a thing….fake news!
The cruise has been confirmed on several blogs and platforms. I have already gone out and purchased a shiny gold Speedo to wear on deck, and a white leisure suit for casino nights. You just have to let us know the dates and ports of call.
Where? Confirmed? Not by me, it’s not! I’m not responsible for all the wibble that gets spoken while I’m not looking, I’m sorry you’ve wasted your money, but it’s not my fault, understood? No refunds.
OOH that sounds spiffing Alex! I’ve purchased a hat and a couple of sarongs, and a sparkly dress for the casino nights. I’ll see you in the bar!
WAIT, WHAT? I HAVE NOT APPROVED THIS.
And fraggle, I need to know what colour of evening-wear you’ve got, so that we don’t clash! I’m going for vermillion pink and lusterous aqua!
Oh very swish! My dress is black but with irridescent bluey/purpley sequins. Won’t clash it goes with anything.
Fantastic, we’ll be so fabulous! Why don’t you come to my cabin early for cocktails and hair-braiding! Alex is going to show us his Copacobana dance! It’ll be MARV!
Sounds good to me. Just need Bookywooky to confirm now, though he might be busy driving the ship I suppose.
Is there a word for someone who drives a ship? Ship-driver? He’ll know I’m sure….
I don’t know, a steerer maybe?
Boatee? Shipper?
Don’t see why we can’t stick with driver meself but final decision is Booky’s, he’s the man with the wheel in his hand.
He’s a man of great character, he’ll know the correct term…
Ok agreed!
What are we drinking? Since our host is paying I think we should all start off with a round of Scotch. Highland or lowland?
I think we start with French champagne you’ll be the expert for that, with a Scotch chaser chosen by Ol’10. Then some London Gin I’ll choose that one. I don’t think Booky drinks so he’s the designated driver.
Mixing drinks! This will be a rough passage. But I’m glad 10 had the idea. He can be very generous. We’ll all have to recite a Robbie Burns poem in his honour, or something like that.
Oh excellent idea. I think there’s one about a little rat.
To a Gateshead louse, is that the one?
God no, we haven’t got a louse, we’ve got a worm.
I think he prefers to be called Alex…
He’ll not be showing us the Copacabanana Dance if you keep being a meanie to him!
Ok, suddenly I see the gravity of what we could lose…
Exactly!!
I’ll be there, bumface!
Ideal. He can carry our luggage too and clean up the mess…
I think Booky will already have hired staff for those jobs, he’s too important for such menial tasks- he’s got the ordnance.
He’s got something…