Parade of the Planets: A Fairytale Journey Through the Worlds of the Solar System

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 Episode 13 of Tales of Astronomy , titled Parade of the Planets , is a wonderful turning point in the series. Instead of focusing on just one planet, this episode looks back at the entire Solar System and brings together many of the scientific ideas introduced in earlier adventures. True to the spirit of the series, it does this not through a dry review lesson, but through a magical and imaginative story full of humor, worry, invention, and reflection. At the heart of the episode is a familiar pattern that Tales of Astronomy handles especially well: fear leads to curiosity, and curiosity leads to knowledge. This time, the fear comes from Pitia, who has heard that a “parade of the planets” is coming and immediately assumes it must mean bad luck and disaster. To calm her down, Yavor, Kristina, and Wendelin use a strange new invention — a machine that captures and displays memories. With its help, they revisit everything they have learned so far about the planets. This structure mak...
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From Wythenshawe to Westeros

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 John Bradley is the Manchester‑born actor best known as Samwell Tarly on Game of Thrones, who has since built a varied career across film and TV while remaining grounded and musically inclined — born 15 September 1988 and trained at the Manchester School of Theatre.


From Wythenshawe to Westeros

John Bradley West was born on 15 September 1988 in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, and raised in a Catholic household; he attended St Paul’s Roman Catholic High School and studied drama and theatre at Loreto College before earning a BA in acting from the Manchester School of Theatre (Manchester Metropolitan University) in 2010. The trajectory from local student productions to international television happened quickly: within months of graduating, he auditioned for HBO’s new fantasy series and won the role of Samwell Tarly, a part he played across all eight seasons from 2011 to 2019.IMDb

Why Samwell Tarly resonated

Samwell’s appeal lay in his intelligence, loyalty, and quiet courage, qualities Bradley rendered with warmth and vulnerability that contrasted the show’s brutality; critics and audiences praised his ability to humanize the series’s darker moments. Bradley’s portrayal helped make Samwell one of the most emotionally resonant figures in the ensemble cast, according to Wikipedia.

Career beyond the Wall

After Game of Thrones, Bradley diversified his screen work. He appears in feature films including Moonfall and Marry Me, and in projects such as American Satan, while also taking television roles in series like Shameless and Borgia, demonstrating range across comedy, drama, and large‑scale sci‑fi productions. These credits show a deliberate effort to avoid typecasting and to explore different genres and formats.

The performer behind the actor

Beyond acting, Bradley is an accomplished drummer and has done stand‑up comedy, skills that inform his timing and stage presence and contribute to the grounded, textured performances he delivers on screen. Interviews and profiles describe him as thoughtful and humble about his rapid rise from Manchester stages to global recognition, often reflecting on how surreal the transition felt.

What to watch next

Bradley continues to choose roles that reveal new facets of his craft, moving between supporting ensemble work and parts that allow emotional depth. His post‑Westeros choices suggest an actor interested in versatility and steady artistic growth rather than headline stardom alone.
Career highlights
  • Born 15 September 1988 — Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester.
  • Manchester School of Theatre graduate 2010 — BA in acting.
  • Samwell Tarly on Game of Thrones, 2011–2019 — eight seasons, widely praised performance.
  • Film and TV credits — Moonfall, Marry Me, American Satan, Shameless, Borgia.
  • Musician and comedian — accomplished drummer; experience in stand‑up comedy.
Quick facts
  • Full name: John Bradley West.
  • Training: Manchester School of Theatre (Manchester Metropolitan University).
  • Breakthrough: Cast as Samwell Tarly shortly after graduating.

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