#fandot

[rimedio8]

I know this is a long shot, but if anyone in the fandot or wider John Finnemore fandom is going to the JFSP tryouts on Sunday March 31st, I'd love to meetup before hand. If that's you, drop me a message.

#fandot #john finnemore #jfsp #jfsp tryouts

[alittlerainandroses]

The Cabin Pressure fandom after GO2:

#cabin pressure #good omens 2 #fandot #some may say #good omens

[alias-milamber]

Fandot

When I was playing WoW the first time, or thru most of my City of Heroes and Guild Wars experience, I didn't know anyone else who did that kind of thing. For a lot of it I was extremely isolated, and my partner of the time wasn't really any kind of gamer (She's expanded her horizons since), so a lot of my experience of the things I loved was to read that new things were coming, and then be happy, but not really have anyone to talk to about them.

Books were the exception, David Eddings, Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams fandom on usenet were my gateway drugs to the internet, and brought me friends who have shaped my life in more ways than I could possibly articulate.

The modern world has so many better things. Livejournal and more recently Tumblr are places where no matter what your special interest is today, there are ten thousand people who know what you mean and empathise with how you feel about it.

But some things are still tiny, and sometimes there are things in fandoms that only you and one other person you know will be interested in. So once in a while, you shout into the void in someone specific's direction, and not mind too much that the rest of the world has no concept of why this is neat.

Hey, @duckbunny, did you see there's a new two part special of Pilgrim in the new year?

#pilgrim #Sebastian Baczkiewicz #fandot

[spifflocated]

And today's 'things I did not expect to see on BBC news' award goes to....

Later on in the article it describes how a member of cabin crew stood in the cockpit making sure they didn't start fighting again for the rest of the flight. And I just have a glorious mental image of Carolyn, arms folded, being every inch the alpha dog.

#cabin pressure #real life cabin pressure encounter #fandot #If anyone's concerned the flight was fine so I figure it's allowed to find this funny

[mrsgurgle]

Will someone please check on Madame Szyszko-Bohusz!?

#cabin pressure #airdot #fandot #quick toodle your bassoon!

[andsomemaniacgotridofthewheel]

"Two Things To Do Before Or After You're 30: 1. Be kind, 2. Have fun!"

(John Finnemore, 2011, in "John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme", Season 1 Episode 1)

(If you'd like to read the whole sketch, here's a transcript. You'll find it under the title "3 things to do before you're 30" or you can listen to it on the BBC Radio 4 website / on BBC Sounds, it's the third sketch in the episode.)

#still one of my favourite quotes ever #john finnemore #john finnemore's souvenir programme #jfsp #quotes #fandot

[dream-girl-city-official]

Me: spends hours plotting out the perfect plot for the season.

Also me: passionately writes episodes with all I have.

Also also me: spends hours recording and doing sound design to make a decent podcast episode.

Viewers: One.

#fiction podcast #writing struggles #dreamgirlcity #whywontanyonelookatmyart #fandot #ibirthedthisfrommybrain

[brilliant-tomato]

I am sorry. Ok not really

#John Finnemore #Cabin Pressure #jfsp #Arthur Shappey #MJN #OJS #fandot creativity #Someone should take the barbie generator away from me #but for now I still think I’m funny

[cabinpressurechallenge]

hello everyone! pleased to present the 2022 Cabin Pressure advent listenalong! beneath the cut are the prompts for the episodes, which i will post every day but this is a headstart if you want it!

the first episode will be Abu Dhabi on the 29th, which is next Tuesday and you're welcome to join in however you fancy - write! draw! make liveblog posts! i would absolutely love to coordinate a live listen again, but my timezone has now become problematic. that said, i still propose that if we want to gather at around 6 or 7pm GMT, either on discord or on tumblr or whatever, we'll see what we can do about having a group listen.

any questions or comments please just shout! okay, bye! love the airport!

29th Abu Dhabi

a missing scene: The run up to Carolyn calling Martin a berk

a word: ice

a question: Who is your favourite character?

30th Boston

a missing scene: Douglas’ conversation with ATC

a word: home

a question: What’s your favourite Arthur moment?

December 1st Cremona

a missing scene: Arthur and Martin in the Garibaldi

a word: nuts

a question: What’s your favourite Douglas moment?

2nd Douz

a missing scene: Douglas and the cricketers

a word: big

a question: What’s your favourite Carolyn moment?

3rd Edinburgh

a missing scene: Martin giving Mr Birling the hat

a word: maps

a question: What’s your favourite Martin moment?

4th Fitton

a missing scene: Arthur and Douglas in the flight deck

a word: rain

a question: What’s your favourite episode?

5th Gdansk

a missing scene: Previous games of itemised lists

a word: salt

a question: What’s your favourite word game?

6th Helsinki

a missing scene: Arthur’s holiday scheming

a word: gift

a question: Which is your favourite series?

7th Ipswich

a missing scene: Martin and Douglas revising 

a word: pool

a question: Who’s your favourite minor character?

8th Johannesburg

a missing scene: Arthur and Martin’s golf buggy conversations

a word: shade

a question: Who is your favourite friendship?

9th Kuala Lumpur

a missing scene: Arthur rehearsing his story for Martin

a word: service

a question: What’s your favourite ship?

10th Limerick

a missing scene: Carolyn and Arthur creating poetry

a word: sunset

a question: What’s your favourite MJN family moment?

11th Molokai

a missing scene: Christmas in Hawaii

a word: cracker

a question: What scene makes you laugh the most?

12th Newcastle

a missing scene: Playing Trivial Pursuit

a word: games

a question: What’s your favourite Herc moment?

13th Ottery St Mary

a missing scene: Martin twisting his ankle

a word: river

a question: What’s a scene you know by heart?

14th Paris

a missing scene: What’s Carolyn up to during all the nonsense?

a word: glass

a question: Which Birling Day is your favourite?

15th Qikiqtarjuaq

a missing scene: Arthur giving bear lectures

a word: facts

a question: How did you get into Cabin Pressure? 

16th Rotterdam

a missing scene: Martin practicing his speech

a word: honey

a question: What are your favourite Cabin Pressure fics?

17th St Petersburg

a missing scene: discussing the plan

a word: names

a question: what’s a scene that makes you cry?

18th Timbuktu

a missing scene: Arthur’s preparations for Birling Day

a word: colours

a question: What’s your favourite piece of CP fanart?

19th Uskerty

a missing scene: Herc receiving the sheep

a word: drinks

a question: Do you like anything else by John Finnemore?

20th Vaduz

a missing scene: Carolyn and Theresa meeting

a word: dragons

a question: What’s your favourite Theresa moment?

21st Wokingham

a missing scene: Arthur and Wendy’s adventures

a word: puzzles

a question: If you could change something about CP what would it be?

22nd Xinzhou

a missing scene: Stuck in the traffic jam

a word: waiting

a question: What would your dream CP revival episode be?

23rd Yverdon les Bains

a missing scene: Martin telling Theresa he got the job

a word: capsized

a question: Which part of CP do you find most relatable?

24th Zurich

a missing scene: OJS’ first flight

a word: gold

a question: What does CP mean to you?

#cabin pressure #fandot listenalong 2022

[mjn-air]

It's your birthday??! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVELY!! Hope you have a wonderful day ☺️☺️

#ksdfjksdfksdjf THANK YOU <3 <3 <3 #fandot love

[hisgalthursday]

Did you hear about my desire to show affection for a fictional character? Or as they say in Limerick:

There was a first officer, Douglas

Who often exhibited smugness

Although a bit old

His heart was pure gold

I want to make sure he’s not hugless.

#roger allam #cabin pressure #douglas richardson #cabinpressurechallenge #fandot listen along 2022

[essexmermaid]

Ice

“Ice,” drawled Douglas.

“What, where?” asked Martin, flustered.

“Ice,” repeated Douglas calmly.

“Where’s the ice?” yelled Martin in a panic.

“Not where, what!” explained Douglas. “The next word association. You go first.”

Martin slumped in relief. Not a real emergency then, just another of his infuriating First Officer’s word games.

“On the wings,” snapped Captain Martin Crieff, upset at having been misled by Douglas’s stupid word games, and yet still trying to play the game.

“Oh, didn’t mean to alarm you!” offered Douglas ironically, knowing all to well that he had made Martin panic unnecessarily.

“Your turn,” snapped Martin, trying to master his emotions and gain the upper hand in this battle of words.

“Yes, yes,” agreed Douglas in mock friendliness. “Now where were we?”

“Ice!” barked Martin. “Word association. Use of, definition, whatever. Your turn Douglas.”

Having thoroughly rattled Martin to start with, Douglas knew he could easily win this round. But it wasn’t much of a match if he had no real opposition.

“Gin and tonic,” offered Douglas half heartedly. “With a slice.”

“On the runway,” countered Martin quickly, anxious to gain ground.

“Ice bucket,” came the response. “Champagne, for the chilling of.”

““Ice in the engine,” quoted Martin, “May cause damage to, or deterioration in performance of, the engine’s power.””

“Were you quoting from the engine maintenance manual?” asked Douglas, knowing full well that it was Martin’s favourite bedtime reading matter.

“Well,” squirmed Martin, “what if I was?”

“Skating,” he countered.

There was a pause while Martin considered his next move.

“ICE” he said.

“Ice?” questioned Douglas. “That’s no answer! You have to give a use of the word, not repeat the word itself!”

“I.C.E.” spelled out Martin. “In Case of Emergencies. Your emergency contact number on your phone.”

Douglas, distracted, realised he really should update his ICE contact on his own mobile as it still listed his ex-wife who would be none to pleased to be called if Douglas were in some sort of emergency.

“Hmm, yes,” he managed, lost in thought. Who on earth could he put as his emergency contact now he was so very much divorced and alone?

A minute or so passed by.

“Time’s up!” crowed Martin. “I win!”

Douglas rolled his eyes and huffed faintly. If young Martin was so desperate to win then he’d allow him to, just this once, rather than spoil the long flight ahead of them.

“Very well,” Douglas conceded gracefully. “I was just thinking who I ought to list as my emergency contact. After my last divorce,…” he trailed off sadly.

“Mine’s you,” blurted out Martin.

“Eh?” asked Douglas, incoherent for once, not understanding his Captain.

“You’re my ICE,” explained Martin shyly. “There isn’t anyone else who would know what to do. In Case of Emergencies they should call you. If that’s Ok with you?”

Douglas glanced across at Martin, whose cheeks were blushing faintly at this admission. He was surprised and touched that Martin would put such trust in him.

Once again, Martin had surprised Douglas with his honesty and vulnerability. It made Douglas feel wanted and rather warm inside.

“I’d be honoured,” Douglas replied, in all seriousness.

Martin gave him an awkward smile and they continued in silence, Douglas feeling that they had made another profound step towards a true and lasting friendship.

#cabin pressure challenge #fandot listenalong 2022 #Abu Dhabi

[alittlerainandroses]

#herc shipwright #cabin pressure #fandot #Merlin #bbc merlin #uther pendragon #king uther #anthony head #my art #fanart #yeah we don’t talk about the cape circle thingy #clasp? #what is that called? #the crown could be better too #eh #hi frien #art and stuff

[sircarolyn]

fandot advent day 9. pool.

Of course he can swim. There’s nothing Douglas Richardson can’t do. But diving in always gives him that moment where he could swear he’s drowning. It’s the suddenly muffled senses, the rush of water, the blindness and the chest tightness.  Sometimes, when his first daughter had been small and had begged for her daddy to go swimming with her, he’d let that rush swallow him up, held himself underwater until the world had fallen dull and quiet, just like it felt at the bottom of the bottle. 

He can swim. But he doesn’t any more. He’s choosing not to drown.

#fandot listenalong 2022 #cabin pressure #alcohol ment // #my writing #vrcu #kind of #all caught up!

[daltongraham]

Ugh.

I went for a fucking walk in the fucking outdoors. Now I'm nauseated and exhausted. But I did it! So there, doctor and other people saying I have to walk

#spoonie problems #listened to cabin pressure #I'm up to Fitton in the yearly relisten #fandot listenalong 2022

[thegreenhairedwerewolf]

fandot advent listenalong - Nov 30th

Question: What’s your favourite Arthur moment?

Well it’s not this episode... I more or less pretend Boston never happened. ;)

Anyway. Arthur is so brilliant and has so many great moments, but my absolutely favourite one is the bath moments philosophy explanation in Fitton. It’s so important to me.

I also love the “Did Douglas do something clever and now everything’s fixed? - I wish you lot would listen to me sometimes.”-moment in St. Petersburg.

And his musings on what he could do for a job when they no longer have GERTI in Yverdons-les-Bains.

Qikiqtarjuak also has many brilliant moments: “What do you know about polar bears?” - “Polar bears are brilliant!” // “I just so happen to know a lot about bears. At the moment.” // The farewell-bear-facts!

Oh and in Ipswhich: “You are an idiot.” - “I know! That’s why I’m worried!” - Just the way he as accepted that as a given and doesn’t question it, it doesn’t hurt him. It just is, moving on.

I love his enthusiasm and his acceptance for whatever life throws at him. (Unless it’s Gordon. Which is more than understandable.)

Arthur. Light of my life.

#Cabin Pressure #fandot listenalong 2022