Entertainment Swindon Official

25/01/2025

Local Swindonian stilt walker Pheonix Stewart AKA Stilt Walkers UK last night appeared on the popular Channel 4 political satire show The Last Leg
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Friday night saw local stilt walker Phoenix Stewart From East Swindon feature on the popular Channel 4 political satire show The Last Leg. The show focused on the new Trump administration, now in i…

24/01/2025

Check out the latest news and updates from Cotswold Fest
Last year was its inaugural event and WOW! Was it awesome! We can’t wait to cover this festival again this summer!

Check out the latest news and updates from the awesome Cotswold Fest! FESTIVAL BARS Nothing beats the festival vibes when the bars are as diverse as the music line up! From craft beer havens to coc…

24/01/2025

It's national compliment day! Tag someone and tell us what makes them special!
To all our readers, you are amazing!

24/01/2025

Rare birds spotted at Longleat Birdwatch.
Today is the RSPB Birdwatch Big Garden Birdwatch.
Have you got involved this year? Let us see your photos 📸

A lesser spotted woodpecker, northern lapwing, hawfinch and woodcock are among 15 rare birds found on the Longleat estate in Wiltshire. The details are released as the estate supports the RSPB Big …

24/01/2025

One of the great things about living in the West Country is that we are surrounded by country life and the heritage that goes with it!
Check out the Wiltshire Steam & Vintage Rally

The Wiltshire Agricultural Preservation Group, are proud to announce the return of the Wiltshire Steam and Vintage Rally. This year, (2025) the Wiltshire Steam & Vintage Rally will be moving to…

24/01/2025

For all you aviation fans out there!
Check out the 50years of XX894 Buccaneer with The Buccaneer Aviation Group at Cotswold Airport this April

Join The Buccaneer Aviation Group (TBAG) at Cotswold Airport, Kemble to celebrate 50 years of XX894! First flying in December 1975 before going on to serve a nearly 20 year-long career. The event w…

24/01/2025

Forest Live at Westonbirt Arboretum has an impressive line up this year!
Check out the lineup below 👇👇👇

Forest Live is a major live music series held in our nation’s forest. Join us among the trees to hear the best live music, connect with nature and discover unique locations across the country. …

24/01/2025

We’ve had a crappy winter, wet and miserable… At Entertainment Swindon Official we can’t wait for the summer to arrive and festival season!
Check out Festival On The Farm

3 DAYS OF GREAT MUSIC, FOOD AND CAMPING ON A RURAL ORGANIC WILTSHIRE FARM. Small, funky, fun…… 1st AUGUST to 3rd AUGUST 2025 Festival on the Farm is a well-established music festival based on a wor…

22/01/2025

Have you got your tickets yet?

Direct from London’s West End and the four-time smash-hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, Myra’s Story will visit the Wyvern Theatre on Tuesday 4th February 2025 and is partnering up on the night with loc…

22/01/2025

Two restaurants close to Swindon make it into SquareMeal top 100 restaurants.
Lumiere from Cheltenham and Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel in Oxfordshire

The UK’s leading independent restaurant guide – SquareMeal – has announced the best restaurants that the UK has to offer. SquareMeal’s UK Top 100 is the only list of its kind to exclude…

22/01/2025

1 in 4 women feel self conscious about having curly hair in recent survey… What’s your opinion?

Curly hair has always held a reputation for being trickier to manage than straight hair.In fact, research by hair tool brand, Bellissima, specialists in curly hair, has found that it takes on …

22/01/2025

Sensory toys are making their presence felt

Two of the major themes at this year’s London Toy Fair will seem like polar opposites, Formula One and ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response). One to embrace all things speed and the other to …

22/01/2025

Not long till valentines

Photo by Amir Esrafili Smile: Studies have shown that women find a mans smile irresistible over muscles. Keep you teeth pearly white, avoid drinks like coffee and coke and stop smoking if you do. …

18/01/2025

***Who Remembers This Lost in TV History Classic***

It was supposed to be the next big thing. A sci-fi saga that could rival the greatest hits of its time, perhaps even toppling the Daleks of *Doctor Who* in the hearts of fans. But instead, *The Tripods*—a British-Australian series based on John Christopher’s acclaimed trilogy—met its untimely demise in 1985, just when it was on the verge of revealing its full potential. The show, which had captivated viewers with its chilling vision of a post-apocalyptic world, ended on a cliffhanger that left its story suspended in midair, a gaping wound in the narrative that fans would never see healed.

The premise of *The Tripods* was as captivating as it was haunting. An alien race, seemingly benevolent, arrives on Earth with a mission to save humanity from its own destructive path. Their solution, however, was one that eroded the very essence of human creativity: a procedure called "capping." This operation stripped people of their free will, rendering them docile, obedient—essentially, a race of human drones. But there was hope, a rebellion led by a group of children who refused to succumb to the "capping," seeking to preserve their humanity and fight back against the aliens who secretly planned to reshape the Earth’s ecosystem for their own benefit.

The children, who were our heroes, battled against overwhelming odds, all the while uncovering more about the sinister plans of the aliens. Their resistance was the beating heart of the show, full of clever tricks, heart-wrenching sacrifices, and moments of pure bravery. Yet, just as they uncovered the full scope of the alien threat—their plan to take over the world’s ecosystem—the show was cut short.

The series ended with a devastating revelation. The rebel camp, where the children had gathered in hopes of finding refuge and strength, had been discovered by the aliens. And in an instant, it was destroyed. The story had only scratched the surface of what could have been a thrilling guerrilla war against an occupying force, a tale of survival and rebellion against overwhelming odds. But fans were left without answers, the promise of a third season unfulfilled, the fates of beloved characters uncertain.

Why did this ambitious series meet such a premature fate? It wasn’t due to lack of quality or audience engagement. In fact, *The Tripods* had captured the imagination of many. But the real reason behind its cancellation is even more frustrating. Michael Grade, a high-ranking executive at the BBC at the time, had a known disdain for science fiction. He reportedly saw no value in the genre, particularly in the context of a show that demanded high production values and engaged with heavy philosophical themes. It wasn’t the kind of show he wanted on his network, and so, despite its potential, it was swiftly pulled from the air.

This was a show that had all the ingredients for a cultural phenomenon. It had a premise that sparked curiosity, characters that were easy to root for, and a vision of the future that was both thrilling and terrifying. It could have been a classic, a show remembered for decades. Instead, it remains a footnote in television history—a show that was cruelly cut off just as it began to show its true potential. Fans never got to see the children take up arms in their guerrilla war against the alien invaders. They never got to see the story completed, and the series was left to languish in the "what could have been" category, a cliffhanger that will never be resolved.

18/01/2025

Happy Winnie The Pooh Day everyone 😊

For all you Winnie the Pooh fans… It’s Winnie the Pooh Day! Today, the 18th of January, is a charming tribute to one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature. This day ma…

17/01/2025

Check out the Youth Cafe sessions every Friday at Brew Book Cafe

Every week at Brew Book the Parish Youth Worker holds a youth cafe meet up session. It’s a chance to meet new people in a safe and judge free setting. Enjoy a milkshake or hot drink with friends. T…

17/01/2025

The perfect Valentines meal for all you Steak Lovers!
How about a 30oz Tomahawk Steak to share at The Ridge Swindon

Valentines is approaching, and if you and your partner are steak lovers, then Entertainment Swindon have found the must book restaurant to enjoy the biggest steak in town! Go big or go home! How ab…

17/01/2025

Did you know today is Popeye Day? Who’s Popeye you ask? Ask anyone over 40 😜

Who’s Popeye I hear you ask… Well, if you’re from the GenX generation, you will know. If not, lets enlighten you… Created on January 17, 1929, the Popeye character came from…