Star Trek Strange New Worlds — Series 4 Episode 5 — “Level-Five Transporter Accident” — A Review

6th November, 2026: “A Case of Chiaoscuro”.

The Introduction.

Right … It’s official: I’m writing this on a Friday … !!

Yay!

Well, I say ‘Yay’ … !

I should say … … um … well, possibly anything but ‘Yay’!

It has been quiet, after all.

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At any rate … ?

It’s Friday.

And … ?

That means fish is slowly being cremated in the oven, potatoes will get turned into chips … 

And I’m mentally preparing myself for the next episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds, for “Level-Five Transporter Accident”.

Which looks interestingly silly … !

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Star Trek Strange New Worlds — Series 4 Episode 4 — “A Case of Chiaroscuro” — A Review

30 October, 2026: “A Case of Chiaoscuro”.

The Introduction.

Yes: it’s officially Friday.

And, frankly, I’ve got enough money in my account to buy a takeaway.

Why haven’t I … ?

First?   I’ve got fish cooking in the oven, as I write.

I’d hate to waste that.

Next?

I really don’t fancy going out!

Lastly … ?

I have to save the money I do have, for tomorrow.

Yes, it’s that time of year, again: it’s eye test time.

I need money … for new spectacles!

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Moving on … ?

Yes: it’s still Friday.

Which means dinner’s on the go, as ever.

But I’m also going to be watching “A Case of Chiaoscuro”, the next episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds.

Yes, I know, I know: I could be watching an old episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

But?

The next episode of Strange New Worlds still seems a good way to honour the late Sir Patrick Stewart.

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Star Trek Strange New Worlds — Series 4-Episode 3 — “Human Best Friend” — A Review

23rd October, 2026: “Human Best Friend”.

The Introduction.

Right, then: it’s another Friday.

And yes: this review is being written while I’m doing fish and home-made chips!

I still don’t know why we have fish and chips: I really don’t.

But … ?

So long as I’ve got the ingredients, I’m having a fish supper.

That said … ?

And as a pointless bit of trivia?

The Jewish community’s made many positive contributions to Britain, over the years: more than I can list, but ones that Google can summarise far better that I.

The Burton’s cloths shop was started by a Anglo-Jewish entrepreneur.

Benjamin Disraeli was of Jewish heritage: as Britain’s first Jewish Prime Minister he would have cleared the way for the rest of his community.

And finally … ?

Jewish immigrant, Joseph Malin, was the man who opened the UK’s first chip shop: and did Britain proud in the process.

Why?

He created a cultural icon: an icon that’s British, all the way through!

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At any rate, me banging on about dinner?

Is not what I had in mind for this post!

Nope.

This introduction is to tell you I’m going to watch another episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds.

Hopefully?

Hopefully, by Tuesday, I’ll be able to make sense of this clip from “Human Best Friend” … !

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Just as a note?

When I finished writing this post, I opened the BBC’s News site: to see the sad news that Walter Koenig, the original Chekov, has died at the age of ninety.

The man is going to be much missed.

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Star Trek Strange New Worlds — Series 4 Episode 2 — “The Griffin Incident” — A Review

16th October, 2026: “The Griffin Incident”.

The Introduction.

OK: this is a written review, and I’m starting it on Friday, 16th October, 2026.

There’s two, trivial things I should highlight.

One?

I’m having fish and chips.

It’s Friday, after all.

Why are we supposed to fish and chips — or, at least, fish — on a Friday?

I wish I knew.

Either way, fish is in the oven, and chips are going to get made, and eaten!

Secondly?

I posted today’s Daily Teaser quiz, this morning.

Complete with a joke, by way of introduction.

About cows hooves … 

What’s sadder than the joke … 

Is the fact it’s have a lot of likes.

And has had me wondering around the flat, all day, making ‘mooooo’ noises.

Roll on the next episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds … !

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Star Trek Strange New Worlds — Series 4 Episode 1 — “Valles Marineris” — A Review

9th October, 2026: “Valles Marineris”.

The Introduction.

Well, finally: it’s Friday!

Or, at least, it was a Friday … when I started this post.

I’ve got some stuff done, today, I’ve got dinner on the go, and … ?

I’ve got time to sit in with “Valles Marineris”, the first episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds fourth series.

As you can imagine, I’ve been keeping well clear of social media: to avoid spoilers.

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Hopefully, I’ll be able to get through this series without — metaphorically — shooting myself in the foot.

And get both the written and video versions of this review done by Tuesday, 13th October.

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For All Mankind — Series 4 Episode 10 — “Perestroika” — A Review

15th January, 2024: the introduction!

Right then … 

As I type — write? create? — this post, I’ve got an air fryer cooking some potatoes behind me.

Ones that will go very well with the sausages and vegetables I’ve got doing.

You’d possibly guessed I’m cooking: especially if you’ve been following my For All Mankind posts for a while.

At any rate: I’m doing dinner.

Then … ?

I’ll be watching the tenth — and last — episode of For All Mankind’s fourth series.

I’ll have this post — and its video equivalent — published late tomorrow: 16th January.

I’d love to hear what you think: both about the series, and my reviews!

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For All Mankind — Series 4 Episode 9 — “Brazil” — A Review

8th January, 2024: the introduction.

Yes: we’re back to relative normal, now Christmas and New Year is over.

It’s back to watching a TV show on a Monday evening: and posting the reviews by the next day.

It’s also back to going to my weight management class on a Monday morning.

And?

Surprisingly, I’ve actually lost a kilo!

We’ll have to see what happens, next Monday.

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At any rate?

It’s Monday, 8th January, and?

Once I’ve had dinner, I’ll be watching “Brazil”, the next episode of For All Mankind’s fourth series: then writing about it, tomorrow.

I’ll see you then!

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For All Mankind — Series 4 Episode 8 — “Legacy” — A Review

30th December, 2023: an introduction!

Right … 

Is it Chicken Kiev … or Chicken Kyiv?

The war in Ukraine is such that we show our support for one or the other side by spelling the name of the dish — and the city — as Kiev: the Russian way.

Or Kyiv, the Ukrainian way.

Either way … ?

I don’t know that it matters, much, right here and now.

What matters?

Is simply the fact that — once I’ve eaten the one I’m having for dinner? — I’ll be watching “Legacy”, the next episode of For All Mankind.

Then telling you all about it!

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For All Mankind — Series 4 Episode 7 — “Crossing the Line” — A Review

23rd December, 2023: an introduction.

Right … it’s Saturday night as I write this.

And?

Once again, I’m using the back-up laptop to do so.

It’s not a nice experience: but will do for now.

Until my iMac gets back from the repair shop.

I’ve spoken to the shop: and it could well be ready, tomorrow.

The place is a short train journey away.

On a day when the trains aren’t running!

Heigh-ho!

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At any rate?

It’s Saturday.

And ... ?

As I’m going to be watching Dr Who on Monday, I’m going to be watching “Crossing the Line”, the next episode of For All Mankind, tonight.

Then telling you about it, tomorrow evening!

Hopefully, I'll see you then!

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For All Mankind — Series 4 Episode 6 — “Leningrad” — A Review

18th December, 2023: the Introduction.

Right ... it's Monday.

And ... ?

Dinner is, as ever, cooking: steak and chips.

With vegetables.

Frankly?

I'm worried.

Because I'm very aware that the introduction video on this post ... isn't up to my usual standard.

Basically?

My usual daily driver -- a 21.5", 2017 iMac -- is being repaired: and it's going to cost a fortune to do.

Times are tough: and I hate to ask.

But, if you can help, financially -- by pressing this link, or pressing the Donate button in the sidebar -- I'd appreciate.

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At any rate?

It's Monday, 18th December, the last of the cards are posted -- after forgetting to take them with me, when I went out -- dinner's doing, and?

I'm going to be watching “Leningrad”, the sixth episode of For All Mankind's fourth series, tonight.

And publishing this review, tomorrow: on the 19th December.

Hopefully?

I'll see you then!

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For All Mankind — Series 4 Episode 5 — “Goldilocks” — A Review

11th December, 2023: an introduction and announcement.

Right … 

I’m writing this — as I always do — on a Monday evening: as potatoes are boiling.

And now in the oven.

Yep: I’m making my own chips.

At any rate … ?

I’m doing dinner.

And, once that — and tonight’s I’m Sorry, I Haven’t A Clue listened to — I’ll be watching “Goldilocks”, the next episode of For All Mankind’s fourth series.

I’ll have my written and video reviews up, tomorrow night!

I’ll see you then … 

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For All Mankind — Series 4 Episode 4 — “House Divided” — A Review

4th December, 2023: the Introduction.

Right … it’s now officially Monday!

In case you hadn’t guessed.

And?

Yes: that means potatoes are being boiled … and dinner prepared.

And possibly another video or two, being cut.

At any rate: it’s Monday, and I’m going to be watching “House Divided”: the next episode of For All Mankind.

By the time you’re reading this?

It’s be the 5th December: hopefully, you’ll be enjoying my review!

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For All Mankind — Series 4 Episode 3 — “The Bear Hug” — A Review

27th November, 2023: the introduction … !

It’s official: I’ve started this Monday.

Which you’ve possibly either;

• Worked out.
• Or got confused by!

Especially if you’re not reading this on a Monday!

At any rate … ?

I’m running on a lack of food, not enough exercise … and little sleep.

I’m going to try and deal with one of those: dinner’s cooking, as we speak.

Sausages, so you know!

Once that’s eaten?

I’ll be watching “The Bear Hug”, the next episode of For All Mankind.

I’ll have my review up, tomorrow.

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For All Mankind — Series 4 Episode 2 — “Have a Nice Sol” — A Review

20th November, 2023: the Intro.

Yes: it’s officially Monday.

And potatoes are being boiled.

Quite what I’ll have with them, I don’t know: I fancy chicken kyiv … but don’t actually have any!

What I do have … ?

Is slightly blurred vision.

That’s a result of a diabetic retinopathy test, earlier today.

Here’s hoping the results are good.

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At any rate?

But the time I’ve finished dinner?

I’ll be ready to watch “Have a Nice Sol”, the next episode of For All Mankind, tonight.

I’ll have my review up, tomorrow.

I’ll see you then … 

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For All Mankind — Series 4 Episode 1 — “Glasnost” — A Review

13th November, 2023: the Introduction.

It’s officially official: it’s a Monday evening.

And yes: dinner is on the go.

Or, at least, roast spuds and a piece of chicken!

But, with that cooked and eaten, and a video about comics, watched?

I’ll be sitting in with “Glasnost”, the first episode of For All Mankind’s fourth series, then … ?

Telling you about it, tomorrow night.

Now … 

Read on … 

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Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 9 — The Piggyback — A Review

23rd August, 2022.

Yes: it’s Tuesday,

And, as I speak?

Vegetables are having the proverbial boiled out of them.

It’s OK: I’m cooking dinner!

Slightly hurriedly, to be honest.

After all, it’s Tuesday: which means I’ll be having dinner … then watching The Piggyback, the last episode of series four of Stranger Things.

As ever?

I’ll have my written and video reviews up, tomorrow night!

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Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 8 — Papa — A Review

16th August, 2022.

It’s official: I’m looking out of the window at a remarkable dry evening.

Given my part of the world is supposed to be getting rain?   After forty odd days of heat?

That’s a little disappointing.

After all, we had rain, over night.

We could do with more.

Frankly?   I hope we get some, this evening.

It would be needed … and would add a hell of a lot of atmosphere to what I’ll be doing.

Yes: it’s Tuesday.

So I’ll be watching Papa, the next episode of Stranger Things’ fourth season.

Rain would add some atmosphere.

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Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 7 — The Massacre at Hawkins Lab — A Review

*Spoilers*

9th August, 2022.

Right … 

It’s Tuesday, and stuff is officially boiling.

Vegetables: if you want me to be more specific.

That’s right: I’m cooking dinner … again.

Chicken, if you must know.

Once that’s eaten … ?

Frankly?

Once that’s eaten, I’m going to be watching the next episode of Stranger Things’ fourth season.

I’ll have my written and video reviews up, tomorrow night!

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Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 6 — The Dive — A Review

2nd August, 2022.

Did I mention it’s Tuesday … ?

It’s Tuesday.

Which means, of course, that I’m going to:

• Eat dinner.
• Watch TV.

You’ve worked out I’ll be watching the next episode of Stranger Things, haven’t you?

You’d be right.

You’d also be right in assuming that I’m going to have my written and video reviews, tomorrow night?

I’ll see you then!

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Stranger Things — Series 4 Chapter 5 — The Nina Project — A Review

26th July, 2022.

Yay!   It’s Tuesday!

OK … I’m not exactly getting any younger, am I … ?

So yay … ?

Is possibly inappropriate.

What is entirely appropriate?   Is exactly what I’ve bee doing to the past few weeks.

Starting a post: to tell you I’ll be watching the next episode of Stranger Things’ fourth series, tonight.

I’ll be doing that, once I’ve had dinner.

I’ll see you, tomorrow.

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