More superhero action landed on our screens this week as the Umbrella Academy returned to Netflix for a third adventure, and Lewis and Marc have taken the opportunity to look into the adaptation of the Dark Horse comic to observe how well similar franchises have managed to compete in a genre dominated by Marvel and DC. Plus, Highlight of the Geek takes them through the other programmes they have been watching this past week, from the Boys to Russian Doll.

To  Geek or not to Geek #71-The Umbrella Academy

Andy interviews Louise Jameson about her favourite television role - Blanche Simmons - over two series of Tenko. She recalls the sisterhood that formed, her affection for and gratitude to Pennant Roberts, missing out on Tenko's final series, and why it was such a different prospect to most of the drama that had gone before it.

20d. Interview with Louise Jameson

Lewis and Marc present a new podcast about the things they have been watching! From Marvel to Doctor Who, and from dramas and comedies, they will be here every Sunday morning for an insight into the television and movies they love (Or hate) in an unconventional way by asking a question. To geek or what to geek, but what is the Question? 

To Geek or not to Geek #71-The Umbrella Academy

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