Antique Dust - The Podcast

In the final episode of series 3, Sir Edward has a proposal for Jan, but gets a frosty reception from Leo. Charles receives some worrying news from the States, and sets off to New York with Avril. Anna wows the critics with the launch of her collection, but Polly gets a some worrying news from the States. The Leisurecruise flotation is a resounding success, which means that Ken and Sarah are paper...

This week, there is a whole load of business b*llocks, Jack rekindles an old flame, while Richard Spencer reclines on a deckchair in his PJs. There is treble dealings from David 'Oily' Lloyd, car trouble for Kate and Anna, and Leo and Amanda have a heart-to-heart on the edge of a windy cliff-side. Ken, meanwhile, has enemies on all sides! Hang on in there - we're nearly at the end of the series! V...

Tom and Jan get close, while Jack rubs Kate up the wrong way. Polly starts her new job, Sir Edward rides a horse, and Charles buries the hatchet (for the moment, anyway). Leo and Amanda run into marriage difficulties, and a powerboat explodes. Poor Ken is being played from two different sides, and doesn't even realise it. Oh, and there's that tablecloth. Find out more, and buy our merch, at antiqu...

The Barracuda is launched on the market - to Tom and Jack's surprise. Tensions grow between Leo and Amanda, and Tom and Emma. Polly plans to get a job, and Gerald surprises her with his reaction. Jan feels the pressure of the photoshoot, but recent events have taken their toll on Anna. There's double dealing at Leisurecruise as Sarah makes her return. Find out more, and buy our merch, at antiquedu...

Jack nearly misses the boat - in more ways than one - at the Wolf Rock Race. Jan demands an explanation from Anna about her disappearance. Gerald has his 'showdown' with Charles, but is surprised by his reaction. Barracuda rescues two sailors, but tensions between Leo and Mike boil over. However they still win best in class, and Charles gives Avril the go-ahead to market the Barracuda. Visit antiq...

Ken wines and dines Alvarez, but is disappointed by the outcome. Gerald returns, with sad news. Ken makes an offer to the Mermaid Yard, but the directors can't decide what to do about it. Frere flies to Zurich, and Amanda's father confronts Leo, but Tom placates him. Jan is shocked when Anna arrives back unexpectedly.

“There’s going to be a wind of change sweeping through that yard! I’m going to drag the Mermaid out of the nineteenth century if it’s the last thing I do – with all its men!” Jan arrives at the Mermaid to celebrate her investment, but Tom has still not informed Jack of her involvement. Gerald withdraws large amounts of cash from his bank account, for mysterious purposes.  Jan makes her presence fe...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. Jan and Sir Edward grow closer, while Ken and Sarah deal with the aftermath of Mark's death. Emma the boat boffin has good news for Tom, which leads to Jack taking Leo and Amanda for a dive. Jan agrees to help Tom out financially after the bank pulls the yard's overdraft. Polly reaches to Gerald to ease his dist...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. Jan and Leo reflect on their expanding business empires, and Tom begins to fight back over the Lynette sinking. Avril isn't busy enough as MD of Relton, so she starts a side hustle as a commercial property agent, while Anna Lee confides her troubles to Kate. Amanda and Leo get it on, but Amanda's dad warns him o...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. Jan makes an impression on Sir Edward. Charles and Avril grow closer, but there is disappointment for him at the power boat race. Troubles continue to mount for the Mermaid Yard, but good news comes from an unexpected place. Leo wows Amanda in his Daisy Duke shorts, while Gerald reveals his troubles to Polly. Ma...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. Jan tries to persuade Anna's father over the job offer. Charles is growing increasingly suspicious over his father's business dealings. There is bad news for the Mermaid Yard, and Tom takes it very badly. Amanda continues to pursue Leo, while Gerald has a disturbing phone call. Polly continues to buy out every s...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. Charles has an uncomfortable meeting with his father. At Leisurecruise, Mark is unenthusiastic with Ken and Sarah's expansion plans. Tom and Jan agree to proceed with the divorce, but later Tom gets bad news from Avril. The Mermaid Yard reels from the inquest verdict, while things get frosty between Polly and Ge...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. A mysterious stranger arrives in town, while the Mermaid Yard is suffering from the impact of the catamaran disaster, and Periplus is struggling after Clod's death. Polly and Gerald clash over his workload, and Leo moons over Abby (but he soon cheers up after a refreshing dip in a pool!). Check out our website:...

Join us as we talk about Deutschland 83. This eight-episode German television series became the most-successful foreign language drama ever aired on Channel 4 in the UK. In the series finale, "Able Archer", the West continues with its nuclear war game, and Martin, unwelcome on both sides of the border, contemplates a way to keep the East from making a devastating mistake. Meanwhile, Yvonne remains...

Join us as we talk about Deutschland 83. This eight-episode German television series became the most-successful foreign language drama ever aired on Channel 4 in the UK. In episode 7, "Bold Guard", as preparations for NATO’s nuclear war game intensify, Martin receives an order from East Germany that cements his fears about their paranoia. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the seri...

Join us as we talk about Deutschland 83. This eight-episode German television series became the most-successful foreign language drama ever aired on Channel 4 in the UK. In episode 6, "Brandy Station", Martin wants to stay in East Germany after returning for his mother’s kidney transplant. General Jackson is taken hostage. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on Spotify: h...

In episode 5, "Cold Fire", Martin is sent back to East Berlin, but is forced to deliver a seemingly harmless package to a mysterious man in West Berlin on the way. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2f2j6jRgvIOaAXXHHIOfeM?si=269b116a2de54a65 and on Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/user-playlists/d665e8944f604ed58e892dd...

In episode 4, "Northern Wedding", when the bug is found in Linda's desk, NATO is placed on high alert. Linda arrives to visit Martin, who scrambles to turn her loyalties around. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2f2j6jRgvIOaAXXHHIOfeM?si=269b116a2de54a65 and on Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/user-playlists/d665e8944...

In episode 3, "Atlantic Lion", while at a NATO conference in Brussels, Moritz gets an assignment to seduce and bug the head security analyst’s secretary, Linda Seiler. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2f2j6jRgvIOaAXXHHIOfeM?si=269b116a2de54a65 and on Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/user-playlists/d665e8944f604ed58e8...

Join us as we talk about Deutschland 83. This eight-episode German television series became the most-successful foreign language drama ever aired on Channel 4 in the UK. In episode 2, "Brave Guy", Tischbier orders Martin to break into NATO head analyst Henrik Mayer's hotel room to steal a secret report. He refuses until Tischbier promises to help his mother who is suffering from diabetes in East G...

Join us as we talk about Deutschland 83. This eight-episode German television series became the most-successful foreign language drama ever aired on Channel 4 in the UK. In episode 1, "Quantum Jump", East Germany's Secret Service is concerned by American military plans in West Germany. East German Secret Service employee Lenora Rauch sends her nephew, Martin, to West Germany to act as a spy. You c...

In our latest Original v Remake episode, we talk about 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973) and it's 1997 remake (of sorts) 'The Jackal'. Bruce Willis v Edward Fox - who comes out on top?

This week, Jonathan and Rob take a "leap" into the unknown and watch episodes of the 90s time-travelling sci-fi show 'Quantum Leap'. Enjoy a wholesome slice of Americana, as the relentlessly nice Sam Beckett solves everyone's problems - one beautiful woman at a time! Oh, and there's a gay episode, too!

Jonathan and Rob have watched 'Dark Season', Russell T Davies' 1990s sci-fi drama for children, and ponder the important questions: Was it a backdoor Doctor Who story? Was Marcie Hatter a secret incarnation of the Doctor? Can you tell someone your name without giving away part of your soul? Should you always carry a paddle? And what in the name of sanity does Jacqueline Pierce have on her head? An...

This week, Jonathan and Rob discuss all three incarnations of the classic sci-fi series 'The Tomorrow People'. 1970s wooden acting, shonky FX, and dodgy robots? - that doesn't put us off! 1990s slapstick comedy? - bring it on! 2010s gorgeous shirtless men? - we'll take one for the team! Jaunt with us into the psionic world of the Homo Superior!