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Ian watches Rebel Moon so hopefully you dont have to! Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver (2024). Directed by Zack Synder. Written by Zack Snyder, Kurt Johnstad and Shay Hatten. Starring Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou and Ed Skrein

Rita Tushingham burst onto the film scene with her debut role in A Taste Of Honey and established herself as an iconic face of the British New Wave. Ian is joined by film historian Melanie Williams to review three of her early roles.  A Taste Of Honey (1961). Directed by Tony Richardson. Written by Shelagh Delaney. Starring Rita Tushingham, Dora Bryan, Robert Stephens, Murray Melvin and Paul Danqu...

Is this the darkest Star Wars has ever gone? Ian and Punk continue their review of The Bad Batch.

The Kommissar X  series was a distinctly 60s blend of action, travel, outlandish plots, lovely ladies and suave but tough heroes. I'm joined by Holger Haase to discuss it's pulp fiction origins and three of the films.  Kiss Kiss, Kill Kill aka Kommissar X - Jagd auf Unbekannt (1966). Directed by Gianfranco Parolini. Starring Tony Kendall, Brad Harris and Maria Perschy Death Trip aka Kommissar X -...

It's the debut of the iconic robot companion K9 but does his first story do justice to this lovable character.  The Invisible Enemy (1977). Directed by Derrick Goodwin. Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Starring Tom Baker, Louise Jamieson, Michael Sheard, Frederick Jaeger and John Leeson as K9

Diana Dors was  a unique figure in British film as her blend of glamour, personality and acting talent woved both the tabloids and cinemagoing public alike. Ian is joined by Dors biographer  Anna Cale to discuss her life, legacy and, of course, three of her best films.  Tread Softly Stranger (1958). Directed by Gordon Parry. Written by George Minter and Denis O'Dell from the play by Jack Popplewel...

In the first of a new occasional series Ian is joined by Mark Plant to celebrate the iconic British filmaker Michael Winner. This episode we cover his cinematic swansong Parting Shots. But is it a Winner Winner Chicken Dinner or a Dogs Breakfast Parting Shots (1998). Directed by Michael Winner. Written by Winner and Nick Mead. Starring  Chris Rea, Felicity Kendall, Diana Rigg, Bob Hoskins, Ben Kin...

Punk and Ian shake off their hangovers to review the mid season finale of  The Bad Batch and give their thoughts on The  Acolyte trailer.

Ian and Nathan encounter the Cybermen in this classic Fifth Doctor story.  Earthshock (1982). Directed by Peter Grimwade. Written by Eric Saward. Produced by John Nathan Turner. Starring Peter Davison, Matthew Waterhouse, Janet Feilding, Sarah Sutton and Beryl Reid.

Ian is joined by author Justin Lewis to take a journey through a year of pop music. From Johnny Cash to So Solid Crew, Lulu to Rappers Delight its a diverse and whirlwind ride through the past 70 years. With entries for every day of the year, ranging from mini-essays to pithy and engaging sentences, Don’t Stop the Music is a novel musical companion – a way of charting your year through the major e...

Ian and Punk return to review episodes four and five of Star Wars: The Bad Batch - A Different Approach and The Return.

Ian and Punk get their fingers out and review the first three episodes of The Bad Batch

Ian and Punk finally return to cover the second half of The Bad Batch

Ian and Nathan get transported into the anti-matter universe to review the first ever multi Doctor story! The Three Doctors (1972/73). Directed by Lennie Mayne. Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Starring Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton and William Hartnell

British television history is littered with great sitcoms and the 1990s is no exception. However not all of them hit the mark and have faded into the comedy ether. Ian is joined by Ben Baker to review three shows from 1994 than left little cultural impact. Aint Misbehavin. Written by Roy Clarke. Starring Peter Davison and Nicola Pagett. Men of the World. Written by Daniel Peacock. Starring John Si...

Ian and Nathan are on another Adventure in Time and Spain. Nathan wanted to go to Gallifrey even though it's a silly place. The Deadly Assassin (1976). Directed by David Maloney. Written by Robert Holmes. Produced by Philip Hinchcliffe. Starring Tom Baker, Bernard Horsfall, Peter Pratt and George Pravda.

Harrison Ford id one of the most recognisable names in the film industry. But sixty years before Han Solo or Indiana Jones there was another Harrison Ford who lit up the screen. Co-starring with the most popular leading ladies in a string of hit films led to this actor getting on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I'm joined by Patrick O'Riley to discuss the silent film star who's also called Harrison Fo...

Ian and Nathan kick off a new series looking back at the world favourite Timelord through the ages. We go back to 1966 to view one quarter of a mysterious character who made their return to the show only a few weeks ago. Its the Toymaker The Celestial Toymaker, Episode 4 "The Final Test". Directed by Bill Sellars. Written by Brian Hayles and Donald Tosh. Starring William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Ja...

Ian and Nathan Adler take a look at two very different films with the same premise. What if the Nazis invaded Britain during World War 2? The Eagle Has Landed (1976). Directed by John Sturges. Written by Tom Manciewicz. Starring Michael Caine, Robert Duvall and Donald Sutherland Went The Day Well (1942). Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti. Written by John Dighton and Diana Morgan. Starring Leslie Bank...

Ian is joined by writer Ben Baker to talk about forty years of Childrens ITV. Ben tells us about his book, The Dreams We Had As Children: Childrens ITV and Me, and he picks three shows for us to review. Emu's All Live Pink Windmill Show: Season 2, episode 1. Starring Rod Hull, Carol Lee Scott and Emu! Round The Bend: Series 1, episode 4: Directed by John Henderson. Written by Patrick Gallagher, To...

Ian and Chris shake off their Christmas hangovers to discuss the special episode of Doctor Who.

Movie Nite returns as Ian reviews the hot mess of bollocks that is Zack Snyders Rebel Moon Part One

Ian fights off the lurgy and Chris escapes domestic hell to bring you final two stories in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary Celebrations. Wild Blue Yonder. Written by Russell T Davies. Starring David Tennant and Catherine Tate The Giggle. Written by Russell T Davies. Starring Neil Patrick Harris

Ian is joined by Doctor Who fan Chris Cassell to discuss the show's 60th anniversary celebrations and the new episode The Star Beast. We discuss the Children In Need special scene, the Daleks in Colour, An Adventure in Time and Space and the return of David Tennent in The Star Beast.

Ian is joined by Dr Ben Lamb to chat about his book, You're Nicked, covering British police TV dramas. We cover the enduring appeal of these shows, the changes in story telling and how the shows both reflect and influence the audience and society in general. And of course we an episode each from three iconic shows. Dixon of Dock Green (1955-1976). Season 2, episode 10 The Rotten Apple. Written by...