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 Trowbridge, Paul Chandler and Toppie Smellie.

The 'Round The Archives' cartoon collections are available on Lulu.com here:

Volume One : https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/martin-holmes-and-martin-holmes/the-round-the-archives-cartoon-collection/paperback/product-r78j67.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Volume Two: https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/martin-holmes-and-martin-holmes/the-round-the-archives-cartoon-collection/paperback/product-ny755z.html

And Martin's 'Nosferatutu The Vampyr' is available at : https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/martin-holmes-and-martin-holmes/nosferatutu-the-dancyr/paperback/product-882nz7.html?page=1&pageSize=4 

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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RTA061 - Round The Archives - Episode 61

RTA061 - Episode 61 - 'The Adventure Game', 'Treasure Hunt' & 'The Masterspy'

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.

RTA063 - Round The Archives - Episode 63

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'

"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!"

Andrew & Lisa discuss the new versions of 'Are You Being Served?' and 'Till Death Us Do Part'. Profile on John Barron and a discussion of 'Crown Court: How To Rob A Memory Bank'. Guest Nick Goodman talks of his early memories of television and tries to pick his favourite 'The Tomorrow People' story. And Rose Cat purrs very loudly!

RTA001 - Episode One - The Pilot - Crown Court

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 25 sees us welcome on board Andy Priestner as he discusses 'Secret Army' in general with a look at the episode 'A Question Of Loyalty' in particular.
Warren joins us to pay tribute to the late Bernard Hepton and Peter Firmin, then Martin examines Part One of Tom Baker's debut 'Doctor Who' story 'Robot'.
Nick and Paul review 'Sapphire & Steel' Adventure Six from 1982, with Warren returning to help us look at the 1973 production of 'Jack The Ripper' where the evidence is sifted by the old 'Z Cars' team of Barlow and Watt.

Andy's podcast is 'World Enough And Time' and Paul's is 'The Shy Life Podcast', both of which are available here on Soundcloud (and are reposted on our profile).

Round The Archives - Episode 25

RTA025- Episode 25 - 'Secret Army', 'Sapphire & Steel', 'Doctor Who' & 'Jack The Ripper'

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 32 sees Martin take a look at the first episode of 'Poirot' starring David Suchet. We welcome on board Bob Fischer and Andrew T Smith to talk about their love for 'Last Of The Summer Wine'.
Paul and Nick examine the series 'Maggie And Her', then Warren joins us to review the last two episodes of 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum'.
And after over 30 episodes, we finally admit the debt we owe to 'Round The Horne'...

RTA032 - Round The Archives - Episode 32

RTA032 - Episode 32 - 'Poirot', 'Last Of The Summer Wine' & 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum'

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 38 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast (production code RTA038) sees Warren joining us again on the sofa as we remember the work of Freddie Jones in 'The Ghosts Of Motley Hall'.

Next, Martin Holmes survives the destruction of the Earth in the first episode of 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy.

Paul Chandler then tells us the story of 'Animal Kwackers', while Nick Goodman & Jo Bunsell unearth a rare recording of 'They Came From Somewhere Else'.

We round off with a return to Motley Hall and, during the course of the podcast, enjoy an assortment of adverts from 1984.

Disclaimer : 'Round The Archives' is not sponsored by Ellogg's Orn Lakes, despite the rumours...

RTA038 - Round The Archives - Episode 38

RTA038 - Episode 38 - Hitch-Hikers and Animal Kwackers

Episode 39 is an in-depth look at 'The BBC At War' during which Martin presents a special three-part article examining the ground-breaking dramas 'Secret Army', 'Colditz' and 'Tenko'.

Warren joins us to look at 'Dad's Army : The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal Jones' from 1969 and Paul investigates the 'Desperate Doings In The Graveyard' that opened the sixth season of 'Allo Allo' in September 1989.

With Martin Holmes, Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Warren Cummings and Paul Chandler.

RTA039 - Round The Archives - Episode 39

RTA039 - Episode 39 - The BBC At War

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 41 is our Spooky Special for Hallowe'en 2019 in which Warren joins us on the sofa for a real 'Witching Time' from the 'Hammer House Of Horror'.
Paul ('Shy Yeti') Chandler zooms across the sky on his broomstick for some Trick-or-Treaty episodes of 'Bewitched' then Andy Priestner gets his Jersey on for 'Bergerac : Fires In The Fall'.
Simon Exton and Ken Moss of 'The ExtonMoss Experiment' podcast dare to open 'The Trap Door' and Martin Holmes examines the first episode of 'Quatermass And The Pit'.
Finally, Warren returns for a bit of 'That Old Black Magic' from 'The Goodies'.
If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please remember to tell your fiends!
Episode 41 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast is brought to you by Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Warren Cummings, Paul Chandler, Andy Priestner, Simon Exton, Ken Moss and Martin Holmes.

RTA041 - Round The Archives - Episode 41 - The Spooky Special

RTA041 - Episode 41 - The Spooky Special

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 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?

Lisa, Paul, Martin and Andrew discuss their memories of 'Doctor Who' (and other television) merchandise, including Target books, toys, games and records.

Featuring Lisa Parker, Paul Chandler, Martin Holmes and Andrew Trowbridge.

Music by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler.
Cover art and editing by Martin Holmes.

RIC003 - Round The Archives In Conversation - Episode 03

In Conversation - Episode 03 - "I will often go in the tub with 'The Sea Devils'..."

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'

The question 'What Have You Been Watching?' leads to discussion of such well-known shows as 'Dynasty', 'Doctor Who', 'Crime Island' and 'Fights In Lilliput'...

Featuring Paul Chandler, Martin Holmes and Andrew Trowbridge.

Music by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler.
Cover art and editing by Martin Holmes.

RIC008 - Round The Archives In Conversation - Episode 08

In Conversation - Episode 08 - "I referred to it as 'Crime Island'..."

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'

"Lost in Chiswick with Henry Woolf..."

We discuss some of our favourite actors and their notable roles including Russell Hunter, Brian Blessed, Bernard Hepton, Joanna Lumley and Peter Davison.

Featuring Paul Chandler, Martin Holmes, Nick Goodman, Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge.

Music by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler.

Cover art and editing by Martin Holmes.

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In Conversation - Episode 10 - "Lost in Chiswick with Henry Woolf..."

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 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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