Mr Benn

By Hole Ousia October 10, 2026

1967 issue of same colour

By Hole Ousia July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

From 1979 to 1985 I attended Firrhill Secondary School in Edinburgh. Despite being considered a ‘backward learner’ and being shy, I was both happy and successful at this large comprehensive … Continue reading Firrhill Secondary School

By Hole Ousia July 18, 2026July 18, 2026

coronas and supernovas of colour

To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music credit: I’m a Cuckoo by Belle and Sebastian [opening voice, Stuart Murdoch at Kelvingrove Bandstand, 27 … Continue reading coronas and supernovas of colour

By Hole Ousia April 11, 2026

dazed

To play ‘d a z e d‘ please click here or on the image above. Music credit: Perfect Skin [Lloyd Cole] a cover by Mickey Raff

By Hole Ousia April 10, 2026April 11, 2026

Artists and activists offer hope for the future

To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music: A cover of Bug [Fontaines DC] by John Colbert

By Hole Ousia February 23, 2026

Mr Benn – Red Knight

First shown on the BBC, Autumn 1979. This episode has stayed with me all my life.

By Hole Ousia February 11, 2026February 12, 2026

Retold for little people

A short [incomplete] film on childhood: Music credits: She’s A Star – James [Piano Room, 2026] On Your own again – Scott Walker

By Hole Ousia January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

This short film is for Alyne. To play this short film please click here or on the image above Credits: [1] Mr Benn [BBC] [2] Shirley Ellis – ‘Nitty Gritty’ … Continue reading Mr Benn