The Gargoyles Reboot

This year will mark 30 years since Disney released a cartoon show that was entirely different from their established 90s norm. Gargoyles aired alongside a few other new shows on Friday evenings (does anyone else remember the rather entertaining Stick with Me, Kid?), and through it, creator Greg Weisman introduced detailed (and often rather gritty) […]

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Writing Prompts: Christmas TV

The 23rd day of the Meery Christmas Advent Calendar treats us to the dubious realm of the Christmas Special! So, we’re settled on the sofa, ready to enjoy the classic Christmas Special of our favourite TV show, but will it be any good?! The mileage of the Christmas Special can vary. Sometimes they extend the […]

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The Meerkat Muse: 13/12/23

We are halfway to Christmas, and approaching the end of 2023! However, before we reminisce, what do we make of December’s opening bow? Before I can answer that, I need to take you back to a couple of Wednesdays ago, and a change… Bins go Bonkers I am all for recycling. I think it’s a […]

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Flailing Farage

Recently, former UKIP leader (and later, leader of the Reform Party) Nigel Farage – who has never held a seat in the UK’s Parliament – was on ITV’s I’m a Celebrity, Get me Out of Here! program. His appearance attracted controversy, especially following the appearance of Tory MP Matt Hancock last year, leading to the […]

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The Meerkat Muse: 29/11/23

Here we go again! Welcome back to the Meerkat Muse! Let’s kick things off with a peculiar dream, because why not? Irish Adventures I’ve never been to Ireland. I wouldn’t mind doing so one day, but so far, the opportunity hasn’t arisen. In my dream I went to Northern Ireland, a region noted for a […]

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Writing Prompts: 60 Years of Doctor Who

It’s hard to believe that Doctor Who has reached 60 years. The show became infamous for terrifying monsters and sinister stories over the course of its original run, but it declined in the 80s, with the BBC cancelling the series, leaving the titular Time Lord hanging. A TV movie briefly restored the Doctor to our […]

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Writing Prompts: Favourite Time Travel Story

For the second day running, you can thank William, of the Warthog Report, for a prompt! This time the question is ‘favourite time travel story’, but what – or when (heh) – is the answer? It is tempting to reach for the low-hanging fruit of Doctor Who. Time travel is a defining element of the […]

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