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Who am I?
I'm a writer, university technician and podcast maker who loves all kinds of genres, but science fiction is my main interest. I grew up during one of the golden eras of British television, when there was only three (later four) channels and television was one the cornerstones of everyday life. My deeper interest in television programmes, how the were made, and what people thought about them, grew out of Doctor Who fandom, but it's spread across the whole medium.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Very British Futures is a series about UK science fiction related TV dramas. Each episode, invited guests and myself discuss a particular title. Sometimes its a well-known series, other occasions it is an obscurity which maybe only a handful of viewers remember. We celebrate the triumphs and consider how the failures could have been improved.
What is my podcast playlist about?
All these podcasts are about television of yesteryear and today. They all have presenters who are passionate about interesting, quality television across the decades. Some are more light-hearted than others, but all feature articulate interesting people.
1. The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour
Why this podcast?
Flat out hilarious. Each episode, hosts Blackout and Dr Velvet charge their glasses with an alcoholic beverage of their choice and take a cheerful, sometime caustic look back at a televisions series. They cover everything from quiz shows to prestige drama. Their colourful commentary is simultaneously funny yet often perceptive. Especially funny are the invented inner lives of quiz show contestants and characters as they watch.
The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour
iporlemedia
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A casual cultural critique of vintage television, where Britain’s best-loved battleaxe is never far from our minds...
3 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour have?
The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour currently has 85 episodes available.
What topics does The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts, Tv Reviews and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour?
The average episode length on The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour released?
Episodes of The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour?
The first episode of The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour was released on Jun 7, 2020.
2. The ExtonMoss Experiment
Why this podcast?
Well argued and witty conversations about cult television Concentrating on science fiction TV but also taking a look at pop culture phenomena like "It's a Royal Knockout". Simon Exton and Ken Moss met at the premiere of the Doctor Who' revival in 2005 and became lifelong friends. They now spend occasional weekends trawling through the British television archives giving brutally honest reviews.
The ExtonMoss Experiment
Maverick Productions
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Simon Exton and Ken Moss met at the premiere of the 'Doctor Who' revival in 2005 and became lifelong friends. They now spend occasional weekends trawling through the British television archives giving brutally honest reviews during heroic drinking sessions.
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How many episodes does The ExtonMoss Experiment have?
The ExtonMoss Experiment currently has 169 episodes available.
What topics does The ExtonMoss Experiment cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on The ExtonMoss Experiment?
The average episode length on The ExtonMoss Experiment is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of The ExtonMoss Experiment released?
Episodes of The ExtonMoss Experiment are typically released every 8 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of The ExtonMoss Experiment?
The first episode of The ExtonMoss Experiment was released on Oct 1, 2017.
3. VISION ON SOUND
Why this podcast?
Very slick and wide ranging series about contemporary and vintage television. Good if you like to know news about what is happening in the current TV landscape as well as gems from the past.
VISION ON SOUND
Martin Holmes
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ADVENTURES IN TWENTIETH CENTURY TELEVISION... AND BEYOND...!Where the television of the past... ...becomes the conversation of the present.Join us as we take a nostalgic journey through the television vaults, and my guests and I investigate, discover, enjoy, and chat about a whole world of televisual delights, with some occasional nonsense thrown in from time-to-time.
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How many episodes does VISION ON SOUND have?
VISION ON SOUND currently has 231 episodes available.
What topics does VISION ON SOUND cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on VISION ON SOUND?
The average episode length on VISION ON SOUND is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of VISION ON SOUND released?
Episodes of VISION ON SOUND are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of VISION ON SOUND?
The first episode of VISION ON SOUND was released on Oct 12, 2020.
4. Talking Pictures TV Podcast
Why this podcast?
A marvellous review podcast with a large cast of contributors. Dedicated to the nostalgic UK television channel Talking Pictures TV which features vintage films and television. Created by Adam Roche, of Secret History of Hollywood fame.
Talking Pictures TV Podcast
Daniel, Mel and Scott
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The official Talking Pictures TV Podcast, hosted by Mel, Daniel and Scott and featuring reviews, recommendations, interviews, special guests and fascinating insights into the stars and creatives who've turned Talking Pictures TV into the biggest independent TV channel in Great Britain! Follow the show at @tptvpodcast
2 Listeners
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How many episodes does Talking Pictures TV Podcast have?
Talking Pictures TV Podcast currently has 111 episodes available.
What topics does Talking Pictures TV Podcast cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Vintage and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on Talking Pictures TV Podcast?
The average episode length on Talking Pictures TV Podcast is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Talking Pictures TV Podcast released?
Episodes of Talking Pictures TV Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 10 hours.
When was the first episode of Talking Pictures TV Podcast?
The first episode of Talking Pictures TV Podcast was released on Feb 3, 2019.
5. The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat
Why this podcast?
Two friends, Tim and Chaz, talk about Doctor Who old and new, but also take time to look back at retro television like Red Dwarf and The Tomorrow People. Frequently very funny.
The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat
Tim Reid & Charles Auchterlonie
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Random chat about Doctor Who and any other topic that arises from two long term Doctor Who fans.
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How many episodes does The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat have?
The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat currently has 42 episodes available.
What topics does The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Tv Reviews and Tv & Film.
What is the average episode length on The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat?
The average episode length on The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat is 63 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat released?
Episodes of The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat are typically released every 16 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat?
The first episode of The Randomiser: Unpredictable Doctor Who Chat was released on Jan 5, 2020.
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