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Looks Unfamiliar

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Writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington is joined by a series of guests for a bit of a chat about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. From Coming On Strong by Broken English and The Order Of The McVitie's Hobnob, to whichever TV programme it was that ended with footage of dandelion seeds being blown away, we're here to try and help, and to confirm that no, nobody else remembers them either.

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Latest episode

Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

144 - Mitch Benn - Sam Raimiesque CD-Vision 22.10.2026

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is musician, comedian and writer Mitch Benn, who's joining the nearest queue at the nearest festival in the hope of seeing evidence of Hippies , Rock Around The Clock by Telex, Dark Angel , F...

143 - Nina Buckley - Egon Is In Everything Forever More 11.10.2026

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is broadcaster Nina Buckley, who’s trying to field endless complaints from disgruntled commuters whilst simultaneously trying to remember Colin's Sandwich, Baby Boom and Hinge And Bracket. Alo...

142 - Mic Wright - I Have Achieved Some Things 23.09.2026

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is journalist Mic Wright, who’s carefully accumulating his small change in the hope of collecting a full set of the NatWest Piggies, Eerie. Indiana , Musical Chairs by Kinky Friedman, High On A Ro...

Looks Unfamiliar's New Season: Bob Fischer And Georgy Jamieson - The Kraken's Big Night In 07.09.2026

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. This time it's the NEW SEASON, and Tim, Bob Fischer and Georgy Jamieson are all crowding into a local radio studio where they have been tasked with taking listeners through the highlights coming to your TV this aut...

141 - Martin Fitzgerald - Robert De Niro And Al Pacino Are Famously Not In Cool Runnings 15.08.2026

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is writer Martin Fitzgerald, who's determined to prove that the FBI have redacted their files on his eyewitness accounts of Dallas , The Rock'n'Roll Years , Shoot Magazine's 'F...

140 - Georgy Jamieson - I Bet She Got It From A Catalogue 07.08.2026

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is broadcaster Georgy Jamieson, trying to distribute heat evenly between her recollections of the ECKCO Hostess Trolley, Terry's Spartan, A Sharp Intake Of Breath , John Cleese's How To Wi...

139 - David Quantick - We Were Excited Because We Saw Hugh Scully's Makeup Chair 02.07.2026

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is writer David Quantick, who's trying to avoid having to resort to using a 'Time Bubble' to prove the existence of Timeslip , Black Hearts In Battersea by Joan Aiken, Elephant's E...

138 - Gareth Randall - Tony Hart's Tin Machine 26.06.2026

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is broadcast historian Gareth Randall, who's trying to decide whether he'd really rather not have any confirmation of his recollections of notorious Screen Test Young Film-Maker Of The Yea...

137 - Mark Thompson - It's Great For Your Gel Pen Needs 21.06.2026

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is political commentator Mark Thompson, who's hoping that it's not too weird remembering Lenny Henry's Smiths Square Crisps adverts, the 'Allied Lyons - A Great British Company&#3...

The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "Anything Of The Daleks" 28.05.2026

Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. Andy Miller will be dropping by with an armful of books and a few recommendations for your next trip to your local library with...

136 - Garry Abbott - You'd Have To Go On A Nerds Quest 12.05.2026

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is musician Garry Abbott, who's sending out a Bicarbonate Of Soda-fuelled message in a bottle in the hope of reaching anyone else who remembers Lovelife by Lush, Nerds, Challenger - The Adven...

The Looks Unfamiliar Easter Parade: Bob Fischer And Georgy Jamieson - What Was The Maundy Thursday Number One? 05.04.2026

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. This time, in a special Easter edition, Tim, Bob Fischer and Georgy Jamieson are all crowding into a local radio studio where listeners have been begged not to send in any more home-made Hot Cross Buns, ready to take...

135 - Tom Williamson - You Stick Them In And They Go FH-DNK 28.03.2026

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is historian Tom Williamson, who thinks that the heat is on and the time is right for remembering Going For Gold , Duel by Propaganda, Constructor , the Mr Blobby VHS and The Adam And Joe Show ....

The Best Of Looks Unfamiliar: The Dublin Gang - Infinity War 06.03.2026

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. This is a collection of highlights from Looks Unfamiliar featuring Mitch Benn on Channel 4's pre-launch trailers, Ricardo Autobahn on Roadmaker , Donna Rees on The Rise And Rise Of Michael Rimmer , Paul Whitelaw on...

134 - Garreth Hirons - Old Jeeves' Special Truffle And Cheese Popcorn 03.02.2026

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is musician and writer Garreth Hirons, who's sitting through the loading screen waiting for any sign of Copper Blue by Sugar, the Crusader Nuts advert, The Hobbit on the ZX Spectrum, Too Suss...

133 - Athena Kugblenu - FANCY THIS MAN! 23.01.2026

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is comedian Athena Kugblenu, who's frantically pressing pause on the video recorder in the hope of catching glimpses of Street Hawk , the 'I Do Like A Ski, Man' ad campaign,  Bad Infl...

The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "Ivor The Engine: The Next Generation" 10.01.2026

Tim Worthington has a new book out called  The Golden Age Of Children's TV  - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. If you're looking for a new hobby to take up and fancy a bit of fresh air, Hilary Machell has a few tips for getting out...

A Perfect Looks Unfamiliar Christmas: Tim Worthington - You're Not Doing Toast Properly 23.12.2025

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. This time Tim's joining guest host Joanne Sheppard for a festively-tinged chat about Merry X-Mess by Rotterdam Termination Source, The Wassailing Song by Blur, BBC2's A Perfect Christmas , Victoria Wood With A...

Looks Unfamiliar's Box Of Delights - Richard Marson - I Suspect The Binmen Were Probably Not In That Year's Review Of The Year 15.12.2025

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time for a Special Assignment is writer Richard Marson, author of the definitive history of Children's BBC Box Of Delights - not to mention Doctor Who Magazine veteran and former Blue Peter Editor...

The Looks Unfamiliar Sound Spectrum: Tim Worthington - The Old Nationwide Theme 08.12.2025

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. This time Tim’s joining guest host Paul Abbott for a chat about the mid-nineties 'loungecore' compilation series The Sound Gallery , and in particular the little-heard spinoff volume The Sound Spectrum . Along...

132 - Mitch Benn - Argos Blade Runner 19.11.2025

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is musician, comedian and writer Mitch Benn, who's tuning in that mysterious extra button on his television in search of any trace of Channel 4's pre-launch promotional trailers, Imaginat...

The Golden Age Of Children's TV - "His Hair Represents Something Or Other" 05.11.2025

Tim Worthington has a new book out called The Golden Age Of Children's TV - all about the best, worst and most just plain baffling shows you grew up with in the sixties, seventies and eighties - and the lines are open now for an hour of fun, facts, laughs and thrills. If you're a fan of The Adventure Game , Martin Ruddock will be taking your calls and offering a few hints and tips on how t...

The Looks Unfamiliar Bonfire Night Spooky Display Spectacular: Bob Fischer And Georgy Jamieson - Hashtag Wotsit Slurry 28.10.2025

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. This time, in a special Halloween slash Bonfire Night edition, Tim, Bob Fischer and Georgy Jamieson are all crowding into a local radio studio with rubber spiders hanging from the walls and a box of indoor fireworks w...

131 - Adam S. Leslie - Full Richard Harris Intensity 29.09.2025

Looks Unfamiliar  is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is novelist and screenwriter Adam S. Leslie, who’s marching in step with his hazy recollections of Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor) by Abigail Mead and Nigel Goulding, the Ret...

130 - Ste Brotherstone - A Third Person Video Game With Colin Bennett 12.09.2025

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to. Joining Tim this time is writer and illustrator Ste Brotherstone, who's trying to collect a full set of picture cards for World Of The Vorgans , Rebecca's World by Terry Nation, TV Tops , Car Wars , Load Runner...

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