Round The Archives

"It's Jim Hacker Simulator, effectively!" This time Ben Baker, writer and podcaster, joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about his latest book 'Kiss Your Television', his 'ALFsplaining' podcast, his fear of 'Worzel Gummidge', why 'Gladiators' doesn't have warm-up by Felix Bowness and how he once had his very own Christmas edition of 'Bullseye'. 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 23 stars Ben Ba...

The Christmas at 'Crossroads' Special. "Is it hissy or are his pots boiling over?" (SPOILER WARNING : In this episode, we discuss many of the plotlines from the 1970s episodes of 'Crossroads', so be aware if you've not watched them yet...) This time Lisa and Andrew check in to 'Crossroads' to relive every Christmas from 1974 to 1979 and meet all the staff, residents and family. With tinsel, music...

Episode 68 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us in a literary mood as we chat to Tim Worthington about his new book 'The Golden Age Of Children's TV'. We then pop back to 1969 for some rousing songs from Harry Secombe and friends in the colourful BBC production of 'Pickwick'. Edward Kellett then reads an extract from the first volume of 'Reaching A Verdict' part of his ongoing analysis of '...

"At that moment Lionel Blair came in wearing a witch's hat..." This time Oliver Crocker, producer of 'The Bill Podcast' joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about a host of subjects including working in television, his books examining 'The Bill' & 'All Creatures Great And Small' and working on the DVDs of 'Z Cars' and 'Dixon Of Dock Green'. Oh, and also that time he made a version of 'The Krypton Factor'...

Episode 67 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Michael Seely revisiting the career of 'Bulman', while Warren takes a trip with Sir John Betjeman to explore 'Metroland'. Paul & Toppie discuss some of the more obscure corners of US and UK telly and we round off with Andrew & Lisa celebrating the surviving episodes of 'Dixon Of Dock Green'. That's all in Episode 67 of 'Round The Archives' starri...

"Fred Harris haunted my nightmares!" This time Bob Fischer of the Haunted Generation joins us to talk about subjects such as 'Doctor Who', 'The Box Of Delights', 'The Paper Lads' and that weird feeling of melancholy familiar to those growing up in the 70s and 80s... Bob's website may be found at https://hauntedgeneration.co.uk/ 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 20 stars Bob Fischer, Lis...

Episode 66 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Nick Goodman joining us on the sofa to look at 'Dr Snuggles' and his links with Douglas Adams & John Lloyd. Next, Martin Holmes travels back in time to Jefferson County, Virginia, to spend some time with 'The Waltons'. Finally, Andrew and Lisa explore the murky world of 1920s crime as they probe 'The Mind Of Mr J G Reeder'. That's all in Episode...

"I don't like the idea of a looming Jimmy Clitheroe!" This time Tim Worthington, host of the 'Looks Unfamiliar' podcast joins us for a wide-ranging chat about the worlds of archive TV and the importance of spreading the word about the forgotten stuff. Tim's website may can be found at https://timworthington.org/ 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 19 stars Tim Worthington, Lisa Parker and...

"I've gone off on tangents with guests about Hylda Baker..." This time Tyler Adams the host and producer of 'Goon Pod' joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about growing up in New Zealand discovering the world of UK comedy via such shows as 'Are You Being Served?' & 'Steptoe And Son'. You can follow Goon Pod on Twitter at https://twitter.com/goonshowpod 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 18 star...

"William Hartnell had the longest fingers that I'd ever seen! This time Medusa Cascade joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about life as a YouTuber, reacting to all manner of shows including 'Doctor Who', 'Babylon 5' and 'Sapphire & Steel'. You can subscribe to her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@medusacascade 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 17 stars Medusa Cascade, Lisa Parker a...

Episode 65 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin Holmes considering 30 years of 'NYPD Blue'. Paul Chandler welcomes new voice Muffleyontour to the 'Round The Archives' team as they take a look at two black-and-white Emma Peel episodes of 'The Avengers' : 'The Hour That Never Was' and 'The House That Jack Built'. Finally, Andrew and Lisa come over all Tudor as they review 'The Shadow Of T...

"Actually, I really fancy a go on the tape!" Nick Goodman joins us on the sofa to talk about taping on audio and video and his ongoing mission to preserve our personal history. You can watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0rzXkt0YiY You can find Nick's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@nixbix-videosfilmsfamilyan1850 'Round The A...

"Why do you wear spaghetti on your head?" This time Warren joins us on the sofa for a discussion of the range of 'Doctor Who' videos released during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. You can watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXEykPXZvnE 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 15 stars Warren Cummings and Andrew Trowbridge. The music was...

Episode 64 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin Holmes visit Hut 29 to take a look at 'The Army Game'. Paul Chandler and his mum Pat talk about the modern incarnation of Father Brown, then Michael Seely takes a trip to BBC Scotland with 'Sutherland's Law'. Finally, Andrew and Lisa examine 'Four Of A Kind', the very first episode of 'Z Cars'. That's all in Episode 64 of 'Round The Archiv...

Episode 63 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin Holmes examining an early starring role for John Thaw in 'Redcap'. Michael Seely examines 'Pathfinders In Space' and its sequels, then Warren Cummings takes up the case with 'Dangerous Davies'. Finally, Andrew and Lisa pay tribute to the work of the late Bernard Cribbins. That's all in Episode 63 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parke...

Episode 62 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us pay tribute to the late Barry Cryer. Michael Seely returns to discuss 'Star Maidens', then Paul & Nick talk about 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy'. Finally, Andrew and Lisa remember the work of the late Peter Bowles. That's all in Episode 62 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Michael Seely, Paul Chandler an...

Episode 61 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us turning the spotlight onto three unusual gameshows. First, Paul and Toppie discuss 'The Adventure Game' and 'Treasure Hunt' from both a UK and US perspective. And to finish, Lisa & Andrew don impenetrable disguises to examine what remains of 'The Masterspy'. That's all in Episode 61 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbrid...

Episode 60 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast takes a look at the television landscape of the 1960s as we spend some time with 'Maigret' who investigates a 'Murder In Montmarte'. Martin takes a look at the early days of 'The Avengers' then Paul & Toppie find themselves 'Lost In Space'. Finally Lisa & Andrew boggle at how un-Christmassy 'Sergeant Cork' was in December 1963 with 'The Case Of The Fe...

Episode 59 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin taking a personal voyage through Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos'. Warren clocks on for a 'Graveyard Shift', part of the series 'Circle Of Fear', then Paul & Toppie embark on the plane to 'Fantasy Island'. Finally Lisa & Andrew perform some television archaeology as they celebrate 'Time Team'. That's all in Episode 59 of 'Round The Archives' starring...

Episode 58 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees the Summer Winos discussing their new book about the early days of 'Last Of The Summer Wine'. Warren considers the time that 'Kolchak : The Night Stalker' encountered a werewolf on a cruise ship, then Paul and Nick tune into some local radio with 'Shoestring'. Finally Lisa & Andrew find themselves in the late 1950s where they 'Dial 999'. That's a...

Episode 57 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Warren taking a look at the 1988 'ScreenPlay' production 'The Black & Blue Lamp'. Paul and Nick examine Terry Nation's mid 70s series 'Survivors', a show that seems even more relevant today. And Lisa & Andrew do some sleight of hand to talk about 'David Nixon's Magic Box'. That's all in Episode 57 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, And...

Episode 56 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin & Warren teaming up to look at the Basil Rathbone 'Sherlock Holmes' films. We examine 'Neighbours' from a family perspective as Paul is joined by his mum Pat to discuss their memories of the show. And Lisa & Andrew consider the various incarnations of Worzel & Saucy Nancy, particularly the 1980 Jon Pertwee and Barbara Windsor version. That...

Episode 55 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us travel back in time to Christmas Eve 1970 for a festive edition of 'Play School'. Martin shares some memories of Christmas Past, then Ben plugs his new book about the 1990s festive TV schedules 'I Was Bored On Christmas Day'. (Don't forget to visit https://benbakerbooks.org/ for more details) Paul & Nick unwraps some surprise presents in the f...

Episode 54 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Andy and Martin from 'The A To Z Of UK TV Drama' podcast telling us that 'A is for Abineri', then Andrew & Lisa follow Herne The Hunter into the forest to encounter the first 'Robin Of Sherwood'. Paul and Toppie (stars of such shows as 'The Shy Life Podcast', 'The Smellcast' and 'Matinee Minutiae') discuss 'I Love Lucy'. And we return to the gree...

Episode 53 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us paying tribute to Diana Rigg with a look at two episodes of 'The Avengers', namely 'A Touch Of Brimstone' and 'Epic'. Paul tells us of some Scary Things, then Simon and Ken from 'The ExtonMoss Experiment' go 'Out Of This World' to meet a 'Little Lost Robot'. There are more Scary Things from Martin, before we remember Frank Windsor's work in 'Z...