[pressgang] The Big Finish - time to say goodbye

Fri Jul 11 09:11:44 BST 2025

Im late to replying as it has been a hectic week, and whilst I rarely post
these I have to say I will dearly miss seeing a PG quote land in my inbox
and fellow fans around the world giving me the heads up of where to see our
favourite PG alumni in new projects etc. Ive loved knowing there are still
other people out there randomly quoting PG is all situations.

My first post to the PGML was on 7 April 1997!!
https://yoyo.org/pressgang/mailinglist/archive/9704/0031.html  My very
first alias in the online world was Lynda_Day, i still have friends I met
online circa 1996 that call me Lynda!

I dropped off the list a few times when I changed email providers over the
past 28 years but always found my way back.  I never did make it to a
PGML meet up (but am still up for one if the stars ever align again)

It is such a shame that Press Gang isnt on any of the streaming services
here in Australia as Id probably rewatch more often and it might even build
a new fan base. Ive converted a few friends over the years into fans, and
did my part choosing Press Gang as my specialist topic on Hard Quiz! Every
now and then if I see Press Gang mentioned in a article (got a mention in
the SMH last week) it makes me smile.

 I will try and get over to Reddit BUT if anyone is simply bursting to
share a random thought about PG or cast spotting you can always still drop
me a line here Lynda2475 at gmail.com.

Belinda

On Fri, Jul 11, 2025 at 6:47 AM Laura Nunn <laura.nunn at gmail.com> wrote:

> Well, what do you know, boss – we’re yesterday’s news.
>
> It’s hard to believe I’ve been here since 1997. Over the years, I’ve had
> the joy of meeting some truly lovely people (and a couple of memorably odd
> ones) from this list - including The Moff himself! The Internet, in its
> fledgling state, opened up a world of fandom and "my people" that weren't
> so easy to find in the East Midlands in the 90s.
>
> The circle of life rolls on: my eldest (12) is now a fully confirmed *Press
> Gang* fan – though I do wish she wouldn’t shout “divorce the bitch” every
> time someone mentions a problem. Algebra class has been a challenge.
>
> Thank you all for the discussions, the debates, the laughter, and the
> sense of belonging.
>
> Final paste-up, half an hour.
>
> Laura x
>
> PS I'm nominally and sporadically on Twitter/X as @iamnunnthewiser
>
> On Thu, 10 Jul 2025 at 21:25, Matt Saunders <matts at yoyo.org> wrote:
>
>> Thank you Claire - and thank you for everything you've contributed!
>>
>>
>> On Jul 09, Claire Douglas wrote:
>> > Thanks so much Matt for running this list for so long! I’ve made some
>> lifelong friends here. 😀
>> >
>> > Cheers
>> > Claire
>> >
>> > > On 8 Jul 2025, at 23:35, Matt Saunders <matts at yoyo.org> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Hi everyone,
>> > >
>> > > After quite a period of reflection, I've decided that it's time to
>> close
>> > > down this list. Unfortunately in this day and age it's almost
>> impossible
>> > > to reliably deliver community email to a large number of people given
>> > > the way that the Internet and people's habits have changed. We're also
>> > > down to a very small number of active subscribers so I think the time
>> > > has come.
>> > >
>> > > So, after nearly 29 years of running this list it's time for the final
>> > > paste-up, turn off the lights, and exit the building. I've so enjoyed
>> > > reading and participating in the discussions over the years, and am
>> glad
>> > > to have built online friendships over that time. I'm also heartened
>> that
>> > > people have met via the list, married and now have incredible kids,
>> > > which makes me feel like "pops", "the old man" (bonus points if you
>> can
>> > > name the episode from this quote).
>> > >
>> > > I'll shut down the list on 1st August 2025. Thank you to everyone past
>> > > and present still who has been a part of it, particularly to Kevin who
>> > > has been diligently giving us daily quotes for the majority of the
>> life
>> > > of the list.
>> > >
>> > > Our passion for Press Gang of course lives on, and I'd encourage you
>> to
>> > > join the Reddit group that Andy Luke has set up. There's not much
>> there
>> > > yet but maybe we can change that. Andy is also producing YouTube
>> content
>> > > about Press Gang which is well worth a watch. Please do tell us about
>> > > any other communities you know about too.
>> > >
>> > > Links:
>> > > https://www.reddit.com/r/PressGang/
>> > > https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewLuke/videos
>> > >
>> > > So, that's it. No crocodiles, no electrical fires, no 6th season or a
>> > > movie. Please feel free to wax lyrical, say goodbye, or say that
>> you're
>> > > late for your dance class. Best wishes to everyone for the future.
>> > >
>> > > You can find me on Instagram (cm6051), BlueSky (matts.net) and of
>> course
>> > > good old email at matts at yoyo.org if you want to stay in touch with me
>> > > for whatever reason!
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > Matt.
>> > > --
>> > >  Matt Saunders
>> > >  07506 857125
>> > >
>> > >
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