=-=-=-=-= Society of the Rusting TARDIS Newsletter (#88, 05/12/98) -=-=-=-=-=

>>> Items of interest to British media fans and Seattle-area residents, <<<
>>> and whatever else I feel like spewing about. You have been warned. <<<

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Welcome to the SotRT newsletter - with 135 readers in 5 countries!

It's the return of "Father Ted"! The new (and sadly final) season begins its
run this week.

It's a barebones newsletter again. But you don't care about that, right?
You're already packing for Anglicon! A quick look through the list of
subscribers shows at least 20 people I recognize by name who will be there.
Not bad considering this mailing list's global distribution.

In case you don't know, I do the video programming for Anglicon. Included
on this year's schedule are:

RED DWARF: Extended versions of Season 7 episodes, and several
brand new specials

NEVERWHERE: Neil Gaiman's fantasy series (plus an interview)

DOCTOR WHO: The 30th anniversary special, featuring the cast of
"EastEnders"

PRIME CRACKER: A "Prime Suspect" / "Cracker" crossover

FATHER TED: The first six episodes of the brand new season

MONTY PYTHON'S FLYING CIRCUS: The episodes made for German TV

EASTENDERS: The Den and Angie Years

(Plus classic stuff and some of the best stuff that's shown at the
Rusting TARDIS video meetings.)

So why don't you stop by? Come for a day, or stay for the weekend. Check
out the details below. (And don't forget to say hello.)

On tap this time:
Quick news items
ANGLICON 11 Guest News Flash!
ANGLICON 11 in Seattle, 5/15/98 - 5/17/98
Upcoming SotRT events

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Subject: Quick news items

Sound bites:

Local news:

Anglicon is coming. Need I say more? Well, I do. Check out the
announcement below.

The Seattle Internation Film Festival starts on May 21st. There is much
good stuff (e.g., "Wilde", starring Stephen Fry as Oscar Wilde, and
Lars von Trier's "Kingdom II"). More next time.

Miscellany:

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Subject: ANGLICON 11 Guest News Flash!
From: Anglicon <anglicon@rocketmail.com>

Dear Anglicon 11 members,

We recently received news that, due to a schedule conflict with a TV show
that he is currently working on, Robert Llewellyn will NOT be able to come to
Seattle and Anglicon 11 as originally planned.

However, the good news is that his co-star, Danny John-Jules (Cat), has
offered to come in his place. Although we are disappointed that
Mr. Llewellyn will not be with us this year, we are pleased that
Mr. John-Jules will be able to join us at Anglicon 11.

If any other changes in guest status occur, we will be posting the news to
our webpage, http://www.webwitch.com/anglicon, or notifying you by e-mail as
soon as possible. Should you have any questions, please contact our Hotline
at 206-789-BRIT or e-mail us here at anglicon@rocketmail.com.

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Subject: ANGLICON 11 in Seattle, 5/15/98 - 5/17/98

ANGLICON 11

The Northwest's premier British and International media event welcomes

John Levene (Sgt. Benton of "Doctor Who")
Eric Hoffman (noted "Doctor Who" archivist)
Craig Charles (Lister of "Red Dwarf")
Danny John-Jules (Cat of "Red Dwarf")

Also returning to Anglicon to perform live:
Dark Ages Live Steel

May 15-17, 1997
Best Western Executive Inn, Tacoma/Fife, Washington

Anglicon is a celebration of all things British, but special attention is
given to media (television, film, books, etc). It is a unique opportunity
for fans of British culture and media to get together. The three-day
convention includes:

Question-and-answer sessions and autograph sessions with our
guests...art show...art & charity auction...panel discussions...
movie previews...two video tracks with over 80 hours of British and
Commonwealth video...dealers' room...dance and masquerade ball...
casino...gaming...and much more!

Membership for the entire weekend is $50. Day passes available at the door.
All prices are in U.S. funds.

For hotel reservations, call 253-922-0080 and request the Anglicon rate.

Anglicon is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All proceeds
benefit PBS station KBTC-TV in Tacoma, WA.

Anglicon would like to thank everyone who attended Anglicon 10 for making it
a success.

For info and updates:

Call 206-789-BRIT
Write to Anglicon, P.O. Box 75536, Seattle, WA 98125
E-mail to anglicon@rocketmail.com
Visit our Web page: http://www.webwitch.com/anglicon

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Subject: Upcoming SotRT events

May 13, 6:30: Video night Round Table Pizza, 5111 25th Ave. NE, Seattle
May 19, 7:00: Social Charlie's on Broadway, 217 Broadway E, Seattle
May 27, 6:30: Video night Round Table Pizza, 5111 25th Ave. NE, Seattle
Jun 02, 7:00: Social Round Table Pizza, 5111 25th Ave. NE, Seattle

Currently planned for the next video night (May 13th):

RED DWARF
"Red Dwarf Night Smeg Ups"
(An assortment of new and old bloopers)

FATHER TED
Series 3, Episode 1 - "Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep"
(Comedy about three misfit priests exiled to Craggy Island)

CHALK
Series 1, Episode 4
(Sitcom about a dysfunctional school staff)

SPACE CADETS
Episode 5 - featuring William Shatner
(SciFi-themed quiz show starring Craig Charles)

KUNG FU MASTERCLASS
(Alexie Sayle looks at some of the sillier examples of the genre)

PAUL MERTON IN GALTON AND SIMPSON'S...
Series 2, Episode 2 - "The Wrong Man"

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU
Series 10, Episode 7
(Satirical current-events quiz show)

Coming soon: More "Red Dwarf" specials, and new seasons of "Never Mind the
Buzzcocks", "Shooting Stars", and "Chalk".

See you on Wednesday. And Friday. And Saturday. And Sunday.

"The city slept. Men slept. Women slept. Children
slept. Dogs and Cats slept."
--"March of the Robots", Leo Brett (a.k.a.
Robert Lionel Fanthorpe)

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