Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 25th March 2025.

25th March, 2025.

Right … 

It’s now, officially, Tuesday.

Which means we can excitedly jump up and down.

If we want to.

Or won’t look strange.

What have you … !

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At any rate … ?

I’ve got an unboxing video done, if you’re interested.

The contents of that package … ?

Are currently being ripped with my copy of HandBrake.app: and it’s taking around fifteen minutes or so to transcode each episode.

It’s fast, in other words.

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I am knackered: after a late night posting videos.

I’ve finally finished another review.

And, as enjoyable as watching Close Encounters was … ?

Making the video version of the review with DaVinci Resolve was fiddly.

Yes: there’s a good tonal range of effects and transitions.

And I think I’ve worked out how to reduce the fringing one gets using green screen in the app.

But … ?

Going on what happened, last night, and a few comments I’ve seen online, this version of DaVinci — 19.1.4 — seems a touch buggy.

It managed to lose the media I was working on, last night, and freeze: meaning I had to reset everything.

And it crashed this morning.

Yes: it’s got more options than iMovie.

But iMovie’s far more stable!

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Classic Doctor Who — The War Games In Colour — A Review

23rd December, 2024: The War Games In Colour.

The Introduction.

Right … 

It’s officially the case that Dave Brubeck is playing in the background.

The Time Out LP, if you must know.

It’s something I find vaguely meditative.

I’ve also got dinner cooking.

Fish and chips.

Yes: I like others, usually have that on Fridays.

But … ?

I wanted to make room in the fridge.

I’ve been shopping, today … !

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At any rate … ?

It’s the 23rd December: and we’re two days away from this year’s Dr Who Christmas special, Joy to the World.

Something I’m looking forward: and assume that you are, too.

But, first … ?

BBC Four are showing an edited, colourised, version of The War Games, Patrick Troughton’s last story.

I’m interested in watching it: partly to see how the thing compares to last year’s The Daleks In Colour.

And partly to see how a story that — as originally broadcast — ran to some two hundred and fifty or so minutes … services the editing process!

This review … ?

Will be live tomorrow: I’m planning to sleep in between now and then … !

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Doctor Who — The Abominable Snowmen — Episode 6 — A Review

12th December, 2022: Episode 5.

Did I mention it snowed, last night?

It snowed, last night.

And, frankly?

It’s cold enough to freeze that snow, overnight.

Walking around, outside, tomorrow?

Is going to be dangerous: because I think we’re going to see a lot of black ice.

For the moment, though?

I’m not going to worry.

No.

As I’ve had dinner — stew, baked spud ands some vegetables — I’m going to stay in.

And watch the last episode of the classic Dr Who story I’ve been watching for the past few weeks: The Abominable Snowmen.

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Doctor Who — The Abominable Snowmen — Episode 5 — A Review

5th December, 2022: Episode 5.

Right … It’s Monday, again.

As anyone who read today’s Teaser will realise.

They will possibly also realise it’s Little Richard’s birthday.

Which is possibly an excuse for a song … !

I’ve just seen the lyrics, by the way.   

I always wondered where William Gibson got the name of the brothel in Burning Chrome.

At any rate … ?

That’s going slightly sideways.

It’s Monday.

And … ?

Dinner’s cooking.

Stew, baked spud … and maybe some vegetables.

Once that’s done?

I’ll be watching episode five of … The Abominable Snowmen.

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Doctor Who — The Abominable Snowmen — Episode 4 — A Review

28th September, 2022.

I have officially had too much pizza.

It’s Monday: at a time I’m usually cooking my own dinner.

But?

I’ve had my nephew, Jude, over: and we’ve edited — and posted — the new trailer for his YouTube channel.

And had — yes, you’re right — pizza.

That’s what happens when you spend time a an eleven year old who grew up glued to anything with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in it!

At any rate?

Channel trailer posted, pizza (me) and chicken strips (him) eaten, and nephew safely heading home with Grandma?

That now means I have the rest of the evening to myself.

And can settle in with a nice cup of tea, a sneaky chocolate bar — trust me, I’m diabetic, I do try and keep them to a minimum! — and the next episode of a TV show I’m watching.

Yes: that’s right.

I’m going to follow up the first three episodes of The Abominable Snowmen … by watching episode four.

I will, of course, have my reviews of the episode — both written and video — posted tomorrow night.

I’ll see you then*.

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Doctor Who — The Abominable Snowmen — Episode 3 — A Review

21st November, 2022.

Right … it’s officially not Friday.

You knew that.

It’s officially Monday.

Or possibly Tuesday, by the time you read this.

In case you didn’t know?

I watch TV shows: and — for some — will write about what I’ve seen, and have a video and written review up, the next night.

The past few Fridays?   Have seen me watching the first series of Star Trek Strange New Worlds.

Whilst the past two Mondays?   Have seen me watching classic Dr Who story, The Abominable Snowmen.

As it’s Monday?

And once I’ve had something to eat … ?

I’ll be watching episode three of the serial: and have my written and video reviews up, late tomorrow night.

I hope you’d care to watch … 

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Doctor Who — The Abominable Snowmen — Episode 2 — A Review

14th November, 2022.

Right at the moment … ?

It’s a Monday night.

And I’ve got potatoes on the go.

Potatoes, vegetables … and chicken.

I’m going for healthy eating, frankly.

At any rate … ?

It’s Monday.

And I’m going to be eating dinner, listening to I’m Sorry, I Haven’t a Clue … 

Then watching the next episode of classic Dr Who serial, The Abominable Snowmen.

Hopefully?

There’ll be a game of Mornington Crescent in the offing!

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Doctor Who — The Abominable Snowmen — Episode 1 — A Review

4th November, 2022.

I have to admit: I’m feeling slightly rushed!

Dinner is on the point of ALMOST burning!

Frankly?

I’ve taken more time than usual, preparing this post.

Yes: it’s Monday night.

And yes: once I’ve had dinner I’m going to watch the first episode of classic Dr Who story, The Abominable Snowmen.

And, yes: I’ll have my written review up, tomorrow night.

I’ll see you then!

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 25-3-2022: Patrick Troughton

25th March, 2022.

Right … 

Restart it is, then … 

I’m unemployed, so you know: and claiming various benefits.

And trying to claim others.

I’m also on what’s called the Restart Program: a Job Centre mandated programme designed to help me find work.

My next meeting, by phone … ?

Is at 9:45 GMT: today.

Heigh ho: let’s go.

To quote the Ramones.

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At any rate … ?

I had Jude over, last night.

Yep: there’s MORE videos.   Try finding Among Us memes when a fussy eleven year old asks you to!

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Doctor Who — The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 7 — A Review

21st January, 2022.

It’s got to be said, I’ve got back from Chelmsford.

I’m unemployed: so have to do various courses, and take part in assorted programmes or be sanctioned.

Have my benefit stopped, in other words.

I was in Chelmsford to attend one of those meetings.

I think we can safely my legs hurt: all that walking from home to station, from station to office, and back … ?

Was definitely tiring!

At any rate … ?

I’m home: and going to have dinner.

Once that’s done?

I’m going to watch the last episode of The Evil of The Daleks.

If all goes well, I’ll finish my written and video reviews for you, by tomorrow night.

Here’s hoping … !

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Doctor Who — The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 6 — A Review

14th January, 2022.

Right at the moment, I’m boiling potatoes: I’m cooking dinner, in other words, and making home-made chips as part of the meal.

So, of course, I’ve done the usual thing: chopped up a couple of spuds with a crinkle cutter, and put the things on to boil.

Before I roast them in the oven.

Which means … ?

Well, lots of things.

But it means I’m both nearer to getting fed: and nearer to watching episode six of classic Doctor Who story, The Evil of the Daleks, tonight.

If you’re reading this intro?   I should have my review up, by 15th January, 2022.

Here’s hoping it reads well … !

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Doctor Who — The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 5 — A Review

7th January, 2022.

Right … 

It’s a Friday evening: and I’m looking forward to two things.

Dinner: fish and home made chips, if you must know.

And another episode of classic Doctor Who serial, The Evil of The Daleks.

Episode 5 if you must know.

I’ll be back to finish this written review, later.

~≈📺≈~

Doctor Who — The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 4 — A Review

31st December, 2021.

Right … 

You can possibly tell I’m a single, unemployed, chap: with little in the way of money.

So … ?   I’m at home for New Year’s Eve.

Not that I’m too worried.

It is, after all, a Friday.

Which means that — once I’ve had dinner? — I’ll be watching Episode Four of Evil of the Daleks: and telling you about it, later tonight!

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Doctor Who — The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 3 — A Review

24th December, 2021.

Right … 

I’ve got a plateful of fish and chips to eat, tonight.

And?

Once I’m done with them, I’m going to be watching another episode of The Evil of The Daleks!

I have to confess: I like doing binge watching, the old fashioned way: one epidote at a time!

I’ll be right back!

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Doctor Who — The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 2 — A Review

17th December, 2021.

 

Hm … 

Right now, I’m hoping that intro makes sense … 

In context.

It’s 18:35, on Friday, 17th December, 2021: and … ?

I’m just about ready to have dinner: whilst the BBC News channel’s sports results are on.

For those of us of a certain age?

That’s practically retro.

At any rate?

I’m going to have fish and chips.   Then watch episode two of Evil of the Daleks.

Then I’ll let you know what I thought of the episode: either late tonight, to tomorrow evening: the 18th.

I’ll be back in a bit.

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Doctor Who — The Evil of the Daleks: Episode 1 — A Review

10th December, 2021.

Right … 

I’m going to do this post in two chunks: I’m starting it, now, so that I’ve got a link I can add to the video introduction that you’ve — hopefully — just watched.

One I can also add to the video version of the review: later tonight, or tomorrow.

Either way?

I’m going to turn off the music I’m playing — the 12” version of Propanga’s Dr Mabuse — then grab a cup of tea … 

And watch Episode 1 of The Evil of the Daleks.

Back, soon!

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Dr Who — Season 5 Serial 6: Fury from the Deep — Episode 5 and 6 — A Review

29th October, 2020.

Right … 

It’s official: I’ve just seen the last two episodes of Fury from the Deep … and am going to tell you all about it, tomorrow!

Frankly, it’s getting late.

I did want to do my usual thing, though: of starting my review the night I watched it.

That way … ?

I know I have to finish it!

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Dr Who — Season 5 Serial 6: Fury from the Deep — Episode 3 and 4 — A Review

25th October, 2020.

Yes: it’s officially the case … 

It’s a quiet Sunday night.

One that’s seen me have dinner with my family: we’re a social bubble, if I’ve understood the rules correctly.

And play Among Us with my nephew.

Frankly, I’m happier with Tetris!

But there you go.

At any rate … ?

At any rate, I’ve got home, tonight.

With plenty of time to spare.

Time that meant I could watch episode three and four of Fury from the Deep.

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Dr Who — Season 5 Serial 6: Fury from the Deep — Episode 1 and 2 — A Review

23rd October, 2020

Right … just as a first point … ?   No: I don’t know where that “Brush like a Dentist” line came from.

Certainly not from Little Shop of Horrors.

Secondly?

I’ll happily admit to suffering depression.

In my particular case?

I’ll admit that — for me — that leads to a lot of tiredness.

That does not mean I can’t do the things I want to do.

Just that I have a condition — medicated with a low dose of fluoxetine, and aggravated by an under-active thyroid — that makes me want to sleep.

Right now?

Right now I want to hit the sack.

But … ?

But, much with my reviews of Watchmen?

I wanted to start my review of episode one and two of the classic Dr Who story, Fury from the Deep, now … 

And then finish it tomorrow.

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Doctor Who — The Faceless Ones: Episodes 5 and 6 — A Review

18th April, 2020.

Life under lockdown … is an amazingly boring thing.

Possibly boring, at least.

After all, there’s only so many time you can sweep the floor, wipe the surfaces or stare at walls.

And only so much dinner you can eat.

I’m getting sick of sweets potatoes — the red ones — so I had a change of pace, today.

Brown rice, with chicken, runner beans and peas.

As seen on Instagram … 

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All I need now is runner beans

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Talking of which … ?

I had a couple of women message me on Instagram: going by the handles of @bellakumesnancy and @christeenamanda062.

@bellakumesnancy seemed especially interested in — as she put it — chatting me up.

And sending me pictures.

On Goggle Hangouts.

Which is where I gently accused the young lady of being a scammer, blocked her, and deleted the chat.

It seemed a little too good, too much like a potential scam*, to be true.

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At any rate, and back to was I meant to tell you about … ?

I’ve seen more TV.

Yes: you’re right.

I’ve seen the last two episodes of classic Doctor Who, Season 4 story, The Faceless Ones.

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