Tuesday 31 December 2019

2019



So here we are, the last blog post of 2019.

At this time of year, I like to stop, reflect, and take stock.

In summary, I've had a really great, self reflecting, and observational twelve months in which I have experienced love, friendship, and downtime. 

I really only have very few people to mention in this review, because without these people, 2019 would have ended up being a very different year for me all together.

I first of all want to start with my wonderful managers at work, who took me on as their apprentice and have supported me for the last twelve months and will continue to support me as I continue into the new year. 

Secondly, to the programme controller at Radio Verulam who granted me the slot that I needed to kick start a fun, creative, and topical chat show on local radio and to develop a skill and career in broadcasting. It's great as it becomes like a working hobby, you go there to work and to put on the best show possible each week at the same time learning along the way and getting paid with something I think is more valuable than money, experience. 

And last but certainly not least, a big thank you goes out to my girlfriend Chloe. Being with her, I have known so much love, joy, and appreciation for one person. You've been a good friend to me throughout the year and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

If I had any advice for anyone going into the new year, it's "Work hard and be kind"


Happy New Year everybody! 

Monday 30 December 2019

What's in store for 2020?



What's in store for 2020?

As another year soon draws to a close, a whole new year approaches, as does a whole year's worth of fresh content.

This blog post explores some of the upcoming project yet to come for 2020.


DOCTOR WHO AUDIO ADVENTURES

I know, I keep promising that this will come back and then don't deliver. 

The truth of the matter is, I haven't had the time to do a 2019 series as I had originally hoped. I was occupied with new, exciting, and more important things. 

Now that I have more free time on my hands come the new year, I now have some time to write and develop scripts and tell the stories I want to tell. I can't give you an exact date as to when they'll be coming out, but what I can tell you is once I have a set of stories lined up, I will release a proper in depth episode guide which will have all the details of each episode and when you can expect them to be uploaded.


THE CHASE

I have decided to wind down with this. By that I mean, do fewer episodes. Series 9 will only consist of eight episodes, and that's your lot for 2020. 

I'm planning to start production on this in late March, so that the first few episodes can go out in April, then they'll be gaps between episodes which will grow given the seasonal events in which episodes will be uploaded suitable to the time that those events take place. 

I am pleased that series 8 was so well received, but 16 episodes was a bit much, even when you do break it up into two blocks of 8. 


GAME PRODUCTIONS

This includes Mortal Kombat and all the Playstation videos / gameplay etc. That should all still be coming as planned. It's the only content which I can guarantee to deliver on at this time as that takes the least amount of time and preparation work to put together. It doesn't rely on having to do any filming or recording whatsoever. I record off the console and upload it from the console as my playstation is linked to my YouTube account. 

So fear not, new and exciting things to come from January as far as gameplay videos are concerned. 


NEW CONTENT

I am also hoping to get some new recording equipment so I am able to do produce more new and exciting content. I can't reveal what type of content just yet as I'm still working that out but it will be a mix of reviews, day trips, vlogging, etc. 



So all that and more to come within the next twelve months.


I'll still be doing my radio show and maintaining to complete my apprenticeship I'm working on at the moment but all in all very excited for what's to come in the new year and I hope you will all enjoy  what I have in store.

I'd like to thank everyone who has supported me for the last ten years, as long as there are people who continue to watch and enjoy what I do on YouTube, I will not stop to continue to make my channel better than before.

Sunday 29 December 2019

Coming Up on The Sunday Showcase - New Year's Day Special!








Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase With Dan Bury *NEW YEAR'S DAY SPECIAL*

Episode:  18/20
Transmission: Wednesday 1st January 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm 
Week 52: Monday 30th December 2019 - Sunday 5th January 2020
Published: Sunday 29th December 2019


HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We celebrate the coming of 2020 with a New Year's party and you are all invited to the New Year's Day Disco! 

In a three hour special, myself and guest host Leona Fensome take the time to think back at some of the best bits of 2019, think of new year's resolutions, and play some chart topping tracks from the past decade! 

There will also be shoutouts, traffic and travel, and weather updates throughout the show!

Join us LIVE for a three hour special from 4pm till 7pm on 92.6FM Radio Verulam New Year's Day! 

Sunday 22 December 2019

Coming Up on The Sunday Showcase








Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase With Dan Bury

Episode:  17/20
Transmission: Sunday 29th December 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm 
Week 51: 23rd - 29th December 2019
Published: Sunday 22nd December 2019


Join me this coming Sunday as I'll be rounding off what has been an amazing year. 2019! 

I'll be playing some of the best tracks, talking about new year's resolutions, and some old friends will be popping in as well. 

Join me for my last show of 2019 this Sunday from 2pm till 4pm on Sunday 29th December! 

Coming Up on The Sunday Showcase - Christmas Special














Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase With Dan Bury

Episode:  16/20
Transmission: Sunday 22nd December 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm 
Week 50: 16th - 22nd December 2019
Published: Sunday 22nd December 2019

It's Christmas! 

And to celebrate the festive year, I am celebrating with a Christmas party, with special guests, fun and games, and you! 

They'll be special Sunday shoutouts, and some of the best Christmas music including songs from artists who've had Christmas number 1's. 

You won't want to miss it, it's happening LIVE on Radio Verulam, Sunday from 2pm! 

NOTE:

For any enquires or questions, if you wish to get in contact with the show email: daniel@radioverulam.com. 

Friday 20 December 2019

COMING UP on THE CHASE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL











COMING UP ON THE CHASE

Episode:  8/8
Transmission: Tuesday 24th December 2019
Week: 23rd - 29th December 2019
Published: Friday 20th December 2019

NEW SERIES

Roll Up! Roll Up! For the Greatest Show on Earth, the Circus is in town this Christmas.

Bradley Walsh hosts as four famous faces take on the challenge of facing all five chasers. 

Tonight, Strictly Champion Kelvin Fletcher, X Factor winner Megan McKenna, Apprentice winner Carina Lapore, and Queen of the Jungle Jacquline Jossa are amongst the stars who will face the stage and the chasers to be stars of the show and win thousands for their Christmas Charities. 

The Chasers are all dressed as characters from the Circus

Not to be missed! 

The Chasers:

Anne Hegerty
Mark Labbett
Jenny Ryan
Paul Sinha
Shaun Wallace

Monday 9 December 2019

Coming Up on The Sunday Showcase on Radio Verulam







Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase With Dan Bury

Episode:  15/20
Transmission: Sunday 15th December 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm 
Week 51: 9th - 15th December 2019
Published: Monday 9th December 2019

Joining me on the airwaves this week are Menspire salon's Oliver Moorhouse, and actor and director Ricky Beaumont from Blag Theatre company. 

Plus Tips for Monday, Sunday Shoutouts and what's ons in the run up to Christmas.

See on Sunday for a cracker of a show!

NOTE:

For any enquires or questions, if you wish to get in contact with the show email: daniel@radioverulam.com. 

Saturday 7 December 2019

MK11: Batch 3 Revealed




MORTAL KOMBAT 11
BATCH 3 REVEALED



Welcome to another Mortal Kombat update, Batch 2 of MK11 videos have just finished today with Sindel's tower and if you've not watched it yet, please follow the link to that video by clicking here.

One thing to point out, you may have noticed that my most recent MK11 videos have been set to an age restriction. This is due to YouTube now releasing a new rule that whenever you upload a new video regardless of your location, you're legally required to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and/or other laws. Every YouTuber is required to tell YouTube whether their videos are made for kids.

And of course, my Mortal Kombat videos are not made for kids, they are disgustingly violent and brutal and just not age appropriate for viewers under the age of 18. So from now on, whenever a new MK11 video gets uploaded on my channel, you won't be able to view it unless you are over the age of 18. 

That being pointed out now, I'm going to move on and tell you the exciting news that the list of characters for MK11 Batch 3 is being released today.

However, the new series won't start until January. There will eight new tower challenges coming your way starting on Saturday the 11th of January 2020.

There will be some Christmas bonuses popping up in my advent calendar for this year, so keep an eye out for those as I'll be doing a tower challenge with Gothic Horror Frankenstien's Monster Geras, Revenant Reborn Jade, and Red Carpet Johnny Cage, and of course, the MK11 Christmas Towers coming soon to The Towers of Time.


BATCH 3 KOMBATANTS

Saturday 11th January - Jax
Saturday 18th January - Kollector
Saturday 25th January - Shang Tsung
Saturday 1st February - Erron Black
Saturday 8th February - Kabal
Saturday 15th February - Noob Saibot
Saturday 22nd February - Nightwolf
Saturday 29th February - Skarlet 


Enjoy, and look forward to the new series.

Saturday 30 November 2019

YOUR CHRISTMAS ADVENT CALENDAR FOR 2019


The Advent Calendar for Christmas 2019 starts tomorrow.

The Christmas Trailer was released today, if you haven't watched it yet, click the link here.

See the full list of what's to come.

Sunday 1st December - Story Time Sunday 1/4 - Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit and Friends - The Tale of Piggling Bland

Monday 2nd December - Doctor Who Showman : The Life of John Nathan Turner, a snippet into the documentary of the life of the iconic producer that saw Doctor Who through the 1980's, from the upcoming Season 26 box set out in January 2020.

Tuesday 3rd December - Mortal Kombat Towers - Klassic Noob Saibot, Klassic Tower matches with Klassic Noob Saibot skin.

Wednesday 4th December - The Doctor Who Cookbook Revisited - Vegetable Soup with Dalek Krotons. Toby Haydoke and Fraser Hines revisit the Doctor Who Cookbook and make a dish created by the Second Doctor himself, Patrick Troughton.

Thursday 5th December - Mortal Kombat Towers - Time Kung Loa, Klassic Tower matches with Time Kung Loa

Friday 6th December - The Chase Christmas Special - Googlebox star Scarlett Moffat tries to out run the chaser to make it back for the final chase.

Saturday 7th December - Mortal Kombat Towers - Sorcery Kabal, Klassic Tower matches with the new Quan Chi skin Kabal from the Kombat League Sorcery Season.

Sunday 8th December - Storytime Sunday 2/4 - Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit and Friends - Two Bad Mice

Monday 9th December - Mortal Kombat Towers - Frankenstien's Monster Geras. Klassic Tower matches with Gothic Horror Frankenstien's Monster Geras Skin.

Tuesday 10th December - You're a mean one Mr Grinch! - A homage to The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.

Wednesday 11th December - The Chase Christmas Special - The Team of celebrities face The Beast in the final chase, can they win the money they have banked for their charities?

Thursday 12th December - The Twelve Days of Christmas - The Doctors: Doctor Who - The Twelve Days of Christmas with a Doctor Who twist.

Friday 13th December - Mortal Kombat Towers - Red Carpet Johnny Cage, Klassic Tower matches with Red Carpet Johnny Cage.

Saturday 14th December - A Christmas Carol Animated Movie - Charles Dickens Classic Christmas Tale with the voice of Tim Curry as Scrooge

Sunday 15th December - Storytime Sunday - 3/4 Beatrix's Potter's Peter Rabbit and Friends - The Rolly Poly Pudding

Monday 16th December - The Box of Delights Episode 2 - The adventure continues as Kay begins to unravel the mystery behind the magic box belonging to the Punch and Judy man.

Tuesday 17th December - The Box of Delights on Blue Peter - a special interview with Devin Stanfield, Simon Barry, and Patrick Troughton.

Wednesday 18th December - Dancing Elves - The Elves are back, dancing to a remix of Wham hit Last Christmas in Santa's Workshop!

Thursday 19th December - Fantastic Mr Fox Audio Book - Roald Dahl Story read by Martin
Jarvis.

Friday 20th December - Pink Panter in a Pink Christmas - Classic Pink Panther Cartoon.

Saturday 21st December - The Willows in Winter - The sequel to Wind in the Willows, Mr Toad , Ratty, Mole and Badger are all back in a brand new adventure where Mole goes missing, and Toad takes up a new hobby of flying machines.

Sunday 22nd December - Storytime Sunday - 4/4 Beatrix's Potter Peter Rabbit and Friends - The Tale of Gloster

Monday 23rd December - Mortal Kombat 11 Christmas Towers - A special Christmas edition of Mortal Kombat 11.

Tuesday 24th December - A Christmas Message - A special message from me to you to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


THE CHASE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - In a special Christmas Chase, choir master Gareth Malone, actress Maria McErlane, TV Personality Amber Davis, and Sir Michael Parkinson take on all five of the Chasers, who have come dressed as comic book characters in aid of Avengers Endgame being the highest grossing superhero movie in film history.


DOCTOR WHO: THE AUDIO ADVENTURES SPECIAL - A Two Part Special - This December

Friday 29 November 2019

THIS DECEMBER - The Return of the Advent Calendar


THIS DECEMBER
THE RETURN OF THE ADVENT CALENDAR 


Tomorrow, a trailer will be uploaded for this year's advent calendar containing all things coming up this Christmas, treats an surprises are in store as I have a great line up of things planned.

Storytime Sundays are back, we'll have one or two Chritsmassy films, they'll be special MK11 Towers, Doctor Who features, Cartoons, Family Favourites, and much more. 

It's all starting tomorrow on the channel, so stay tuned for that. 

Monday 25 November 2019

Coming Up on The Sunday Showcase







Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase With Dan Bury

Episode:  14/20
Transmission: Sunday 1st December 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm 
Week 49: 25th Nov - 1st Dec 2019
Published: Monday 25th November 2019

The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on! 

Turn on that new radio that you managed to get your hands on in the Black Friday sale and tune into 92.6FM Radio Verulam for a fab-u-lous show!

Joining me this week will be the Irene Christie from Music Makers Choir, here to tell us about a special festive Christmas Charity Concert in Harpenden plus an exciting new project coming soon. Fashion Stylist Stevie B will also be coming in to chat about her new show 'An Evening With Stevie B' here in St Albans.

I'll be checking in on Odyssey pictures on in December, and investigating into some of the best Christmas turkeys in Hertfordshire.

As well as the usual stuff that you love, music from the Sunday Hits Playlist, Sunday Shoutouts, Tips for Monday, and the Sunday Night In and Out Guide. 

You won't want to miss it, it's happening LIVE on Radio Verulam, Sunday from 2pm! 

NOTE:

For any enquires or questions, if you wish to get in contact with the show email: daniel@radioverulam.com. 

Wednesday 20 November 2019

Coming Up on The Sunday Showcase







Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase With Dan Bury

Episode:  13/20
Transmission: Sunday 24th November 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm 
Week 48: Mon 18th - Sun 24th November 2019
Published: Wednesday 20th November 2019


If you thought the St Albans Christmas Cracker Street Festival was good, just you wait for this! This Sunday is Harpenden Christmas Carnival day!

Harpenden Town Council’s annual Christmas Carnival returns to the High Street on Sunday 24th November 2019 from 12pm.

The festivities will include the spectacular Christmas light switch on at 5pm!

I've got some terrific guests lined up as well. Mark Kelly and Victoria Ward from this year's panto of Cinderella at the Radlett Centre will be in the studio with me, as well as actor and all round St Albans legend Bob Golding. 

With Tips for Monday and Sunday Shoutouts to follow as well. 

Be sure to tune in for a busy show, plus Bob! :D

NOTE:

For any enquires or questions, if you wish to get in contact with the show email: daniel@radioverulam.com. 

Tuesday 12 November 2019

Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase







Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase With Dan Bury

Episode:  12/20
Transmission: Sunday 17th November 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm 
Week 46: Mon 11th - Sun 17th November 2019
Published: Tuesday 12th November 2019


As the countdown to Christmas begins, I've got a cracker of a show for you this week.

The St Albans Christmas Cracker Street Festival takes place in St Albans which provides an afternoon of festive fun, full of music and entertainment for the whole family. 

I will also be joined by Lee and Phil from Humdingers Comedy coming on to tell us about their comedy night at the Abbey Theatre. 

With Tips for Monday and Sunday Shoutouts to follow as well. 

Be sure to tune in as it looks to be a good one! 

NOTE:

For any enquires or questions, if you wish to get in contact with the show email: daniel@radioverulam.com. 

Monday 4 November 2019

Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase







Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase With Dan Bury

Episode:  11/20
Transmission: Sunday 10th November 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm 
Week 45: Mon 4th - Sun 10th November 2019
Published: Monday 4th November 2019


On this week's showcase, I'll speaking to Mindfulness and CBT coach Natalie Englander, and children's author and illustrator Nicky Gilbody.

I will also be looking into the mystery behind the science of St Albans, as well as paying a visit to Santa's Post Office workshop in Christopher Place in the lead up to the St Albans Christmas Cracker Street Festival.

With Tips for Monday and Sunday Shoutouts to follow as well. 

Great Guests, Two terrific what's ons, and the best music from the Radio Verulam Sunday Hits playlist between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday Afternoon. 

NOTE:

For any enquires or questions, if you wish to get in contact with the show email: daniel@radioverulam.com. 

Thursday 31 October 2019

Coming Up On The Chase


COMING UP ON THE CHASE

Episode:  7/8
Transmission: Friday 15th November
Week: 11th - 17th November 2019
Published: Monday 28th October 2019

NEW SERIES

Children In Need Special

A team of four celebrities think they have what it takes to outsmart one of the world's brightest big shots.

Can journalist Martin Bashir, Radio and TV Presenter Lucy Horobin, TV presenter Matt Baker, and TV personality  Vicki Pattison outrun the chaser for Children In Need? The Chase Is On! 


The Chasers:

Anne Hegerty
Mark Labbett
Jenny Ryan
Paul Sinha
Shaun Wallace

Wednesday 30 October 2019

Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase




Coming Up On The Sunday Showcase With Dan Bury

Episode:  10/20
Transmission: Sunday 3rd November 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm 
Week 44: Mon 28th October - Sun 3rd November 2019
Published: Wednesday 30th October 2019


Coming up on this week's showcase I'll be chatting to children's author and playwright Jenny Ford, whose got a new book out. 

I will also be taking a look at live music events happening on at the Harpenden Public Halls, and providing an insight into this months films on at the Odyssey cinema.

There will also be Tips for Monday, Sunday Shoutouts, and chance to win tickets to the UCD Old School Disco Party!  

We'll some of the newest and latest music from the Radio Verulamium Sunday Hits Playlist.





NOTE:

For any enquires or questions, if you wish to get in contact with the show email: daniel@radioverulam.com. 

Monday 28 October 2019

Coming Up On The Chase



COMING UP ON THE CHASE

Episode:  6/8
Transmission: Saturday 9th November
Week: 4th - 10th November 2019
Published: Monday 28th October 2019

NEW SERIES

A team of four celebrities think they have what it takes to outsmart one of the world's brightest big shots.

Can presenter Lucy Horobin, Doctor Adam Kay, actress Maisie Smith, and actor Stephen Mangan outrun the chaser for charity? The Chase Is On! 


The Chasers:

Anne Hegerty
Mark Labbett
Jenny Ryan
Paul Sinha
Shaun Wallace

Saturday 26 October 2019

Doctor Who - The Audio Adventures | Series 4 - NOVEMBER 2019












DOCTOR WHO - THE AUDIO ADVENTURES
SERIES 4
NOVEMBER 2019


Doctor Who The Audio Adventures - Series 4 Complete Episode Guide, eight episodes, six stories, set to start in November 2019.



EPISODE ONE - THE PROMISE
Written By Daniel Bury

It's been three years since Pip has been left on earth. She is experiencing life without the Doctor. However, he made her a promise that one day he would return for her. Will he keep his promise to her or will Pip live her life thinking her friend has abandoned her? 


EPISODE TWO - CALCATRAX
Written By Christopher Cribb and Stephen Hynes

A falling star falls to Earth, Dunbar, in the year 1985. Not far from the Newton nuclear power station. Arriving on Earth, The Doctor, Pip, and Kara discover that there are strange power fluctuations frequently occurring in the local area and offer to help. 

With the power fluctuations getting worse and people going missing, the mystery deepens when the Doctor comes to inspect the complex. The alien Calcatrax and his mother, are draining the town's energy, and if not handled carefully they will consume the whole city, and then the whole of Scotland and then the world. 



EPISODE THREE - THE SCAPEGOAT
Written By Jaime Harrison 

An invitation arrives in the TARDIS inviting The Doctor, Pip, and Kara to attend Colonel Billy Wilton's Travelling Intergalatic Showcase, which tours from planet to planet. The Doctor accepts the invitation and the TARDIS arrives on the nearest planet. When they arrive things are not as they seem, roll up roll up and prepare for a show you will never forget.  



EPISODE FOUR - THE GUNPOWDER PLOT
Written By Jaime Harrison

We all know what happened on the 5th of November 1605, but we don't know is exactly what happened and why. 

The TARDIS takes an unexpected landing into the past. London in the 17th century and the Doctor can't help but interfere in the course of history as he, Pip, and Kara get mixed up in a chain of events which lead to their involvement in the Gunpowder Plot. But there is another visitor to this period, one   of which is unknown to the TARDIS crew who has his own views on the way history should play out. 

The Doctor and his friends must work together if they are going to stop the plans of the cyborg from changing the events of history as we know it. And what will happen to Guy Fawkes. 


EPISODE FIVE - THE NIGHTWOLF AND THE SNAKE
Written By Daniel Bury

Kara Connor thought she was free of the Mara forever, but when Kara has a nightmare, she fears that her traumatic experience with the Mara may come again. Suddenly everything in Kara's nightmare starts to come true when the TARDIS arrives on a desolate desert world. Concerned for her safety, the Doctor decides to leave Kara in the TARDIS with Pip whilst he investigates the planet. 

But this is all part of a cunning and devious plan to resurrect the Mara and inhabit the darkness on the inside of the host, the darkness grows and the Mara will live again. The heart of the secret lies in a crystal known as the Snake Charmer. Only the Doctor and Pip can stop the Mara in order to save Kara, but will they find the Snake Charmer in time, and convince the authorities that they are not deluded fools who believe in a children's fairytale. 


EPISODE SIX AND SEVEN  - STILL HUMAN
Written By Daniel Bury & Jaime Harrison

The Doctor is continuing working on his pet project, Rodney, a robot who breaks down and so the only way to fix him is to go to the planet of Trade World where the robot parts the Doctor needs are manufactured.  

When they arrive on Trade World they discover that the planet is run by the International Cybernetics company, all of which is the doing of Mr. Paul Rankin, a professor who specializes in the rights of robotics and cybernetics and is perfecting on his newest experiment, and developing human upgrades, but when his experiment goes horribly wrong the Doctor steps in to help. Little does he know he is assisting to resurrect one of his oldest and deadliest foes.


EPISODE EIGHT - THE MAN WHO GAMBLED WITH TIME
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

The TARDIS arrives in London 2019. Things of value have started to go missing, items that you could use to build a time machine. The Doctor suspects that something could be very wrong. Professor Thantis is building a time machine so that he can travel back to the point before his spaceship explodes and save his wife from a terrible fate.

But the Doctor knows better than anyone that gambling with time is not a good idea. Can he talk Thantis into seeing sense and cancel his plans before they get out of hand.

Tuesday 22 October 2019

Coming Up On The Chase











COMING UP ON THE CHASE

Episode:  5/8
Transmission: Sunday 3rd November
Week: 28th October - 3rd November 2019
Published: Tuesday 22nd October 2019

NEW SERIES

Are four celebrities clever enough to take on one of the best quiz experts?

TV presenter Angela Scanlon, comedian Ed Gamble, presenter Judith Chalmers, and Hacker T. Dog have to work as a team to try and outrun the chaser for charity. 

The Chasers:

Anne Hegerty
Mark Labbett
Jenny Ryan
Paul Sinha


Shaun Wallace