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RTBWTV Episode 13 Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell take another look at Villains appearing in 1960s British television and turn the spotlight on the unquestionable Public Enemies Number One -- The Nazis. Whether it's Second World War dramas such as Moonstrike or Colditz, old nazis trying to dominate the world again or resurgent fascist groups attempting to take over Britain during a Bank Holid...

RTBWTV Episode 12's The Review show -- The Saint Bumper edition. We take a leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1956 until the three day week in 1974. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps...

A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1956 until the three day week in 1974. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In this episode, David and Guy ponder the surpris...

RTBWTV Episode 11 The Review show -- The Saint, The Elusive Ellshaw A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1956 until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could....

In this episode, David Newell and Guy Morgan brave the extreme heatwave and hail Canada's role in changing the face of British television in the late 1950's and 60's. Here we concentrate on three individuals, Drama producer Sydney Newman who created both The Avengers for ABC TV and Doctor Who for the BBC but also pioneered Armchair Theatre and The Wednesday Play, Harry W Junkin - script supervisor...

RTBWTV Episode 10 The Review show -- Judith and Teresa A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1956 until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In...

RTBWTV Episode 10 Fashion - icons or victims? The death of Avengers designer John Bates has led Guy and Dave to explore the wilderness of mirrors in the world of fashion -- the deals, the tie ins and the merchandise. Did TV set the tone or just pick up on it? And why doesn't anyone wear a bowler or a cravatte any more? Here are the sources we used, but there's a lot more out there, go and explore....

A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1956 until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In this episode, David Newell and Guy Morgan dissect Star...

In this episode, David Newell and Guy Morgan ponder on the army of stalwarts who guested in countless series across British television in the 50s 60s and 70s, and created the atmosphere and added colour to both dramas and comedies. What did you need to become a stalwart? Why did casting directors and producers choose them? And what might be the downsides? Spoiler Alert! The conclusion is that Brit...

A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1960 until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In this episode, David Newell and Guy Morgan muse upon th...

Episode 8 A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from Suez until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In this episode, we explain how small town amer...

RTBWTV Epsiode 7 - The Review show This is Rose Tinted Black and White TV's spin off Review Show. Currently we've been watching the Black and White episodes of The Saint available on Sunday evenings on Talking Pictures TV. In this episode, we finish off Season One with The Man Who was Lucky. It was written and directed by one of Dave's faves John Gilling, responsible for Plague of the Zombies and...

RTBWTV Episode 7 A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from Suez until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In this episode, after we catch our brea...

A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from Suez until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In this show, we reflect on how the Taming of The Shrew s...

A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from Suez in 1956 until the three day week in 1974. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... RTBWTV Epsiode 6 - The Review show This i...

A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1960 until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In Episode 5 - Where can you find the spin off Review sho...

This is Rose Tinted Black and White TV's spin off Review Show. Currently we've been watching the Black and White Episodes of The Saint available on Sunday evenings on Talking Pictures TV. In this episode, we mull over The Arrow of God, The Pearls of Peace, The Element of Doubt, The Effete Angler and The Charitable Countess, and go wandering off down some rabbit holes. For more general ramblings on...

A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1960 until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In Episode 4 In a very short episode, what Guy did on his...

A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1960 until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In Episode 3 The Mystery of half Avengers' points explain...

A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1960 until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... In Episode 2 we ponder how to pronounce Bill Nagy's name,...

A leisurely swim (rather than a deep dive) through the classic television that flitted across the black and white screens of the UK from 1960 until the three day week. Co hosts Guy Morgan and David Newell consider shows that are still available, others that have been lost and some which should have existed and perhaps still could........... Please note all dialogue and music quotes are for educati...

The sonic adventures of Ottilie Box, Classical Music and Culture Radio Presenter and repeated winner of "Doyenne of Double Entendre." Episode Ten Ottilie Box Faces the Music Ottilie solves a present difficulty but the past is catching up with her………. Ottilie was played by Carol Ann Reed, Benjamin was Paul Stonehouse, Emily White was Candida, Janice Barnes-Newton was Celia Braithwaite, Jonathan Mor...