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 Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Michael Seely and Warren Cummings.

The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections are available on Lulu.com.

If you've enjoyed this episode of 'Round The Archives', please leave us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or spread the word to your friends on Twitter.

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RTA063 - Episode 63 - 'Redcap', 'Pathfinders', 'Dangerous Davies' & Bernard Cribbins tribute

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 Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Paul Chandler, Pat Chandler and Michael Seely.

The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections by Martin Holmes are available on Lulu.com.

If you've enjoyed this episode of 'Round The Archives', please leave us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or spread the word to your friends on Twitter.

RTA064 - Round The Archives - Episode 64

RTA064 - Episode 64 - 'The Army Game', 'Father Brown', 'Sutherland's Law' & 'Z Cars'

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 The Tower' (with some minor help from some random monarchs).

That's all in Episode 65 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Paul Chandler and Muffleyontour.

The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections by Martin Holmes are available on Lulu.com.

If you've enjoyed this episode of 'Round The Archives', please leave us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or spread the word to your friends on Twitter.

RTA065 - Round The Archives - Episode 65

RTA065 - Episode 65 - 'NYPD Blue', 'The Avengers' & 'The Shadow Of The Tower'

"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 and Andrew Trowbridge.

The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler.

The cover art was by Martin Holmes.

'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.

RTAIC017 - Round The Archives In Conversation - Episode 17

In Conversation - Episode 17 - "William Hartnell had the longest fingers I'd ever seen!"

"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 stars Tyler Adams, Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge.

The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler.

The cover art was by Martin Holmes.

'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.

RTAIC018 - Round The Archives In Conversation - Episode 18

In Conversation - Episode 18 - "I've gone off on tangents with guests about Hylda Baker..."

"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 Andrew Trowbridge.

The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler.

The cover art was by Martin Holmes.

'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.

(May contain traces of hazelnuts)

(And a vortex)

RTAIC019 - Round The Archives In Conversation - Episode 19

In Conversation - Episode 19 - "I don't like the idea of a looming Jimmy Clitheroe!"

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 66 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Nick Goodman and Martin Holmes.

The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections by Martin Holmes are available on Lulu.com.

If you've enjoyed this episode of 'Round The Archives', please leave us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or spread the word to your friends on Twitter.

Andrew is now a Twitch Affiliate, so if you'd like to help support the podcast, please pop over to https://www.twitch.tv/trowby and have a good play with his marbles!

RTA066 - Round The Archives - Episode 66

RTA066 - Episode 66 - 'Dr Snuggles', 'The Waltons' & 'The Mind Of Mr J G Reeder'

"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, Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge.

The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler.

The cover art was by Martin Holmes.

'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.

RTAIC020 - Round The Archives In Conversation - Episode 20

In Conversation - Episode 20 - "Fred Harris haunted my nightmares!"

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' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Michael Seely, Warren Cummings, Paul Chandler and Toppie Smellie.

The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections by Martin Holmes are available on Lulu.com.

If you've enjoyed this episode of 'Round The Archives', please leave us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or spread the word to your friends on Twitter.

Andrew is now a Twitch Affiliate, so if you'd like to help support the podcast, please pop over to https://www.twitch.tv/trowby and have a good play with his marbles!

RTA067 - Round The Archives - Episode 67

RTA067 - Episode 67 - 'Bulman', 'Metroland' & 'Dixon Of Dock Green'

"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' for cats...!

You can follow Oliver on Twitter at https://x.com/olivercrocker

You can explore Oliver's catalogue of TV tie-in books at  https://www.devonfirebooks.com/

'The Bill Podcast' is on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/thebillpodcast

'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 21 stars Oliver Crocker, Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge.

The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler.

The cover art was by Martin Holmes.

'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.

RTAIC021 - Round The Archives In Conversation - Episode 21

In Conversation - Episode 21 - "At that moment Lionel Blair came in wearing a witch's hat..."

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 'The Bill'.

Finally, we fall down a rabbit hole, looking at the 1966 Jonathan Miller version of 'Alice In Wonderland' where an amazing cast assemble to be as strange as possible!

That's all in Episode 68 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Tim Worthington and Edward Kellett.

Tim Worthington's website is at https://timworthington.org/ with more details of his range of books and Edward Kellett's books on 'The Bill' are available from https://www.devonfirebooks.com/

The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections by Martin Holmes are also available on Lulu.com.

If you've enjoyed this episode of 'Round The Archives', please leave us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or spread the word to your friends on Twitter.

Andrew is now a Twitch Affiliate, so if you'd like to help support the podcast, please pop over to https://www.twitch.tv/trowby and have a good play with his marbles!

RTA068 - Round The Archives - Episode 68

RTA068 - Episode 68 - Tim Worthington, 'Pickwick', Edward Kellett & 'Alice In Wonderland'.

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 and drama in abundance, this is a fond celebration of both the festive season and ATV's most famous motel. 

So join us for talk of Shughie's bagpipes, Benny's knackered old car, Meg's sudden outbreaks of singing and the complete & utter shattering of the fourth wall...

'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 22 stars Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge.

The opening music was by Dan Tate.

The cover art was by Martin Holmes.

'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.

'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 22 -  The 'Crossroads' Christmas special!

"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 Baker, Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge.

Ben Baker's links can be found at https://linktr.ee/BenBakerBooks

His books can be found on Lulu at https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/benbakerpresents

And the 'ALFsplaining' podcast is at https://linktr.ee/alfsplaining

The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler.

The cover art was by Martin Holmes.

'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.

In Conversation Episode 23 - "It's Jim Hacker Simulator, effectively!"

Episode Eleven takes us to the planet Arg to play 'The Adventure Game' with help from Warren. Nick remembers the classic HTV serial 'Children Of The Stones'. We pay tribute to the late John Noakes with contributions from Paul and former 'Blue Peter' Producer/Editor Richard Marson. And a very young John Thaw features in 'Redcap' from 1964.

Round The Archives - Episode Eleven

RTA011 - Episode Eleven - 'The Adventure Game', John Noakes and 'Redcap'

Episode 16 is our second ‘Doctor Who’-themed special as we explore the Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker years of ‘Doctor Who’.  Warren helps us with a poll of Seasons 7 to 18 as we name our favourite stories from each year. ‘Invasion Of The Dinosaurs’ is championed by Paul, and a new adventure starts for the intrepid Nick when he comes up against ‘The Invisible Enemy’ and ‘The Power Of Kroll’. And a happy 54th birthday to ‘Doctor Who’.

RTA016 - Episode 16 - Doctor Who - The 70s Special

Episode 17 sees us exploring ‘Doctor Who’ in the 1980s as we take a look at the Peter Davison stories ‘Black Orchid’, ‘The King’s Demons’ and ‘The Awakening’. Warren helps us with our Season Poll for Seasons 19-21 while Lisa discusses her experiences as a fan in the 80s and 90s. And Paul Ebbs makes a welcome return as he examines the work of Pip and Jane Baker.

Episode 17

RTA017 - Episode 17 - Doctor Who - The 80s Special

Episode 21 sees us in a 'Dad's Army' mood as Martin Holmes shares his memories of the series and takes a trip to look at Arthur Lowe's birthplace. Also, Warren joins us on the sofa to look at the episode 'Museum Piece' from 1968.
Martin then returns to examine 'The Foretelling', the first episode of 'The Black Adder' from 1983.
Finally, we watch an edition of 'The Good Old Days' from 1978 that features the one and only Ken Dodd.

Round The Archives - Episode 21

RTA021 - Episode 21 - 'Dad's Army', 'The Black Adder' & 'The Good Old Days'

Episode 26 sees us return to the world of 'Jack The Ripper', this time concentrating on the 1988 version starring Michael Caine with a brief look at the surviving material from the original production that would have starred Barry Foster.
We then motor on to get involved in the 'Wacky Races' as Dick Dastardly and his side-kick Muttley get up to all sorts of dirty cartoon tricks, but still fail to pass the finishing line first.
Martin springs into orbit to investigate crime in space as he takes a look at 'An Instinct For Murder', the first episode of 'Star Cops' from 1987.
To round off we meet one of 'The Rivals Of Sherlock Holmes' as Jonathan Pryde tackles 'The Case Of The Dixon Torpedo' from 1971.

RTA026 - Round The Archives - Episode 26

RTA026 - Episode 26 - 'Wacky Races', 'Star Cops' & 'The Rivals Of Sherlock Holmes'

Episode 27 sees us journey back in time further than ever before as Martin Holmes takes a look at the 1950 film 'The Blue Lamp', which introduced audiences to PC George Dixon.
Warren then joins us to consider the time that 'Treasure Hunt' brought its chopper to the vicinity of our Dorset parts.
Andy Priestner returns to review the six-part 1985 BBC drama 'Maelstrom' then Warren rejoins us to talk about Series One of 'Whitechapel'...

RTA027 - Round The Archives - Episode 27

RTA027 - Episode 27 - 'The Blue Lamp', 'Treasure Hunt', 'Maelstrom' & 'Whitechapel'

Episode 30 is our Christmas Special and sees us concentrating on the four festive editions of 'Terry And June' in which there are crossed wires over fur coats and unexpected pantomime cows in the Purley area.
Martin takes a look at 'The Avengers : Too Many Christmas Trees' & 'The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes : The Blue Carbuncle' then Warren joins us to attend the 1977 Christmas Lecture by Carl Sagan about the planet Mars.
'Paddington' enjoys his first Christmas with the Brown family, even if his attempts at shopping for presents goes slightly awry, while Ben Baker gives us a taster of his Festive Double Issue, covering 'Forty Years Of Christmas TV'...
And a messy Christmas to all of you at home!
[Raises glasses to eyes to facilitate finding nearest bottle of hooch]

RTA030 - Round The Archives - Episode 30

RTA030 - Episode 30 - Christmas with 'Terry and June' (and Carl Sagan)

Episode 31 sees 'Round The Archives' welcome Simon Exton and Ken Moss from 'The ExtonMoss Experiment' podcast to talk about the 'Kavanagh QC' episode 'Ancient History' written by Nigel Kneale.
Martin remembers 'The League Of Gentlemen' and with 'Blake's 7' notching up 41 years since 'The Way Back', we consider how the first four episodes set up the characters and situation.
To round off, Martin returns to take a look at the mysteries investigated by 'Department S'.

RTA031 - Round The Archives - Episode 31

RTA031 - Episode 31 - 'Kavanagh QC', 'Blakes 7' and 'Department S'

Episode 33 sees us take a trip to Chigley, where Tim Worthington joins us to discuss how Mister Antonio got involved with arranging 'A Present For Lord Belborough'.
Martin Holmes takes a look at a 1977 publication about  'Doctor Who' Companions, then Bob Fischer and Andrew T Smith conclude their chat about 'Last Of The Summer Wine'.
Nick Goodman considers the forthcoming Dalek books by Eric Saward along with the animation of 'The Macra Terror' then Simon Exton & Ken Moss of 'The ExtonMoss Experiment' podcast review the pilot episode of 'MacGyver'.

RTA033 - Round The Archives - Episode 33

RTA033 - Episode 33 - 'Chigley', 'MacGyver' and more 'Summer Wine'

Episode 34 sees Martin exploring the varied worlds of George Kitchener Bulman, then Andy Priestner takes a look at 'Fingerbobs'.
Paul and Nick review two episodes of the Diana Dors series 'Queenie's Castle' and Andy P joins us for a chat on the sofa.
Next, we travel to Amsterdam in the 1970s where 'Van der Valk' is investigating a 'Destroying Angel' and to round off, Paul and Nick are joined by Andy Ching to talk about one of Shane Rimmer's appearances in 'Tales Of The Unexpected'.

RTA034 - Round The Archives - Episode 34

RTA034 - Episode 34 - 'Bulman', 'Fingerbobs' and 'Van der Valk'

Episode 35 sees Warren join us on the sofa for some 'Sticky Moments' with Julian Clary.
Then Paul and Nick put safety first as they watch the Public Information films 'Drive Carefully Darling' and 'Apaches'.
Martin returns to consider 'The Fourth Horseman', the episode that launched Terry Nation's 'Survivors'.
Finally we mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Queen Victoria by reviewing 'Victoria Regina', which starred Patricia Routledge in 1964.

RTA035 -Round The Archives - Episode 35

RTA035 - Episode 35 - 'Sticky Moments', Public Information Films & 'Survivors'

Episode 40 sees us remembering the television landscape of 1979 with the help of Martin, Warren, Nick, Jo and Paul.
We return to school to look at the start of Season Two of 'Grange Hill' then tell the story behind the ITV Strike.
'Dick Turpin' provides us with adventure in the 18th century when he meets 'Swiftnick', then Tom Baker's Doctor faces a rematch with Davros in 'Destiny Of The Daleks'.
Sunday evenings showcase 'The Legend Of King Arthur' and Eddie 'Shoestring' becomes a 'Private Ear' for Radio West.
'Doctor Who' achieves record viewing figures when it visits the 'City Of Death' and we round off with a trip to Scatterbrook Farm where 'Worzel Gummidge' is attempting to make 'A Home Fit For Scarecrows'...
Episode 40 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast is brought to you by Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Warren Cummings, Nick Goodman, Jo Bunsell and Paul Chandler.

RTA040 - Round The Archives - Episode 40

RTA040 - Episode 40 - 'A Trip To 1979'

Episode 42 sees us welcome a new voice as Paul Abbott takes us on a trip to visit the detectives of the '87th Precinct', then Warren joins us for a viewing of the 'Star Trek' episode 'Assignment: Earth'.
Simon and Ken from 'The ExtonMoss Experiment' podcast return to look at 'Better Off Ted' (possibly with the aid of some gin), then Martin does some jury service with 'Hancock's Half Hour : Twelve Angry Men'.
Warren then rejoins us on the sofa to follow Norman Stanley Fletcher on his journey to Slade Prison in 'Seven Of One : Prisoner And Escort' and we round off with 'Shy Yeti' Paul & Nick who can be relied upon to 'Get Smart'.
Episode 42 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast was brought to you by Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Paul Abbott, Warren Cummings, Simon Exton, Ken Moss, Martin Holmes, Paul Chandler and Nick Goodman.

RTA042 - Round The Archives - Episode 42

RTA042 - Episode 42 - '87th Precinct', 'Star Trek' & 'Get Smart'

Episode 43 brings you a feast of festive entertainment in the legendary Christmas double issue of 'Round The Archives' with all your favourite podcasting stars!

Martin talks of his memories of Christmas TV, then Warren joins us for some silly fun in 'The Good Life'.

Simon and Ken from 'The ExtonMoss Experiment' podcast look at 'Flash  Gordon Conquers The Universe' followed by Nick and Paul tackling the Tara King era of 'The Avengers'.

Martin reviews Episode Two of 'Quatermass And The Pit' and Ben Baker's new book out considers whether 'Christmas Was Better In The 80s'.

The three 'Rentaghost' spooks of Christmas 1979 promise to 'RentaSanta' with Warren and there's some bonus material after the end credits as Martin helps us review what 'Round The Archives' did in 2019.

That's all in Episode 43 of 'Round The Archives' - starring Lisa Parker with Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Warren Cummings, Simon Exton, Ken Moss, Paul Chandler, Nick Goodman and Ben Baker!

Happy Christmas to all our listeners and we'll see you in the New Year!

RTA043 -Round The Archives - Episode 43

RTA043 - Episode 43 - The Legendary Festive Double Issue!

Episode 45 sees us get on board a double-double-double decker bus with Tim to examine 'Here Come The Double Deckers!'.

Martin returns to look at the pilot episode of 'Hill Street Blues', then Paul & Toppie talk about 'The Wild Wild West'.

Finally, Warren joins us on the sofa for a tribute to the late Terry Jones as we consider his 'Medieval Lives'.

That's all in Episode 45 of 'Round The Archives' - starring Lisa Parker with Andrew Trowbridge, Tim Worthington, Martin Holmes, Paul Chandler, Toppie Smellie and Warren Cummings.

RTA045 - Round The Archives - Episode 45

RTA045 - Episode 45 - 'Here Come The Double Deckers!' & 'Terry Jones' Medieval Lives'

Episode 46 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us pondering the question 'What Has The BBC Done For Us'?

Warren joins us on the sofa for some experimental engineering in 'The Great Egg Race', then Simon and Ken take a look at 'The Vicar Of Dibley'.

Next, Martin and Andy join forces to provide an in-depth review of the final episode of the third season of 'All Creatures Great And Small'.

Paul and Nick examine the 1986 'Screen Two' production of 'Hotel du Lac', then Warren rejoins us for a general natter about the Beeb.

That's all in Episode 46 of 'Round The Archives' - starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Warren Cummings, Simon Exton, Ken Moss, Martin Holmes, Andy Priestner, Paul Chandler and Nick Goodman.

RTA046 - Round The Archives - Episode 46

RTA046 - Episode 46 - 'What Has The BBC Ever Done For Us?

Episode 48 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us celebrating the work of Tim Brooke-Taylor by asking whether 'Goodies Rule - OK?'.

Meanwhile, Paul and Toppie team up to enter 'The Twilight Zone' and Martin takes a 'Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea'.

That's all in Episode 48 of 'Round The Archives' - starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Paul Chandler, Toppie Smellie and Martin Holmes.

RTA048 - Round The Archives - Episode 48

RTA048 - Episode 48 - 'The Goodies', 'The Twilight Zone' & 'Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea'

Episode 49 sees us telling many stories of television's past as Martin remembers 'Jackanory' and we take a trip to 'Crown Court' where this week's case concerns 'The Most Expensive Steak In The World'.

Toppie shares his memories of Bill Bixby as 'The Magician' and Martin goes on 'The Wild Hunt' for Episode Five of 'Quatermass And The Pit'.

Finally, Paul and Nick look at two 'Tales Of The Unexpected' with 'The Moles' and 'The Surgeon'.

That's all in Episode 49 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Toppie Smellie, Paul Chandler and Nick Goodman.

RTA049 - Round The Archives - Episode 49

RTA049 - Episode 49 - 'Jackanory', 'Crown Court', 'The Magician', 'Tales Of The Unexpected'

"Dropping coffee on my laptop..."

Special guest Andy P joins us along with Martin & Paul to discuss 'An A To Z Of UK TV Drama' and 'The Shy Life Podcast', giving us some behind-the-scenes insight into the making of their shows.

Featuring Paul Chandler, Martin Holmes, Andy Priestner and Andrew Trowbridge.

Music by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler.

Cover art and editing by Martin Holmes.

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In Conversation - Episode 11 - "Dropping coffee on my laptop..."

Episode 50B sees us continuing our Golden Anniversary celebrations with Martin's look at the final episode of 'Quatermass And The Pit'.

Warren casts a critical eye over early 70s architecture with 'Nairn Across Britain', then Toppie and Paul invite us to spend some time visiting Rod Serling's 'Night Gallery'.

Finally, we revisit some of Alan Bennett's wonderful monologues as we compare the various incarnations of 'Talking Heads'.

That's all in Episode 50B of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Warren Cummings, Toppie Smellie and Paul Chandler.

RTA050B - Round The Archives - Episode 50B

RTA050B - Episode 50B - 'Quatermass', 'Nairn', 'Night Gallery' & 'Talking Heads'

Episode 52 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin delving into the shady world of spies and 'The Sandbaggers'.

We explore the world of local radio with 'The Kit Curran Radio Show' then  Martin returns for some brief thoughts on 'Dangerman'.

Finally, Nick & Paul return to conclude their in-depth look at 'Armchair Thriller'.

That's all in Episode 52 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Nick Goodman and Paul Chandler.

RTA052 - Round The Archives - Episode 52

RTA052 - Episode 52 - 'The Sandbaggers', 'The Kit Curran Radio Show' & 'Armchair Thriller'

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 form of 'Emu's Broadcasting Company' and 'Neighbours', then we return to the 'RTA' sofa to find that 'There's No Place Like Home'.

That's all in Episode 55 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Ben Baker, Paul Chandler, Nick Goodman and Cuthbert The Robot.

A Merry Christmas To All Of You At Home!

RTA055 - Round The Archives - Episode 55

RTA055 - Episode 55 - Christmas Specials : 'Play School', 'EBC1', 'Neighbours', 'No Place Like Home'

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's all in Episode 56 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Warren Cummings, Paul Chandler and Pat Chandler.

If you'd like to help support 'Round The Archives', please follow us on Twitch at : https://www.twitch.tv/trowby 

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RTA056 - Round The Archives - Episode 56

RTA056 - Episode 56 - Sherlock Holmes, 'Neighbours' and Worzel Gummidge & Saucy Nancy

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, Andrew Trowbridge, Warren Cummings, Nick Goodman and Paul Chandler.

RTA057 - Round The Archives - Episode 57

RTA057 - Episode 57 - 'The Black & Blue Lamp', 'Survivors' & 'David Nixon's Magic Box'

Lisa, Andrew and their friends explore the best (and some of the worst!) of archive television with as much detail as they can manage and as many awful jokes as they dare!

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