Saturday, 9 November 2024

Episode 68 now available!

 


Episode 68 now available!

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.

You can listen to Episode 68 of 'Round The Archives' on Soundcloud here.

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!

(Written by Andrew Trowbridge)

(Cover design by Martin Holmes)

Saturday, 28 September 2024

'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 21 now available!

 


'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 21 now available!

"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 listen to Episode 21 of 'Round The Archives In Conversation' on Soundcloud here.

You can follow Oliver on Twitter here.

You can explore Oliver's catalogue of TV tie-in books at Devonfire Books here.

'The Bill Podcast' is on Soundcloud here.

'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode21 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.

(Written by Andrew Trowbridge)


Wednesday, 7 August 2024

Episode 67 now available!

 

Episode 67 now available!

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.

You can listen to Episode 67 of 'Round The Archives' on Soundcloud here.

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 our channel here and have a good play with his marbles!

(Written by Andrew Trowbridge)

(Cover design by Martin Holmes)


Saturday, 18 November 2023

'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 20 now available!

 


'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 20 now available!

"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...

You can listen to Episode 20 of 'Round The Archives In Conversation' on Soundcloud here.

Bob's website may be found here.

'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.

(Written by Andrew Trowbridge)

Friday, 27 October 2023

Episode 66 now available!

 


Episode 66 now available!

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.

You can listen to Episode 66 of 'Round The Archives' on Soundcloud here.

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 our channel here and have a good play with his marbles!

(Written by Andrew Trowbridge)

(Cover design by Martin Holmes)

Friday, 11 August 2023

'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 19 now available!

 


'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 19 now available!

"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.

You can listen to Episode 19 of 'Round The Archives In Conversation' on Soundcloud here.

You can visit Tim's website here.

'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.

(Written by Andrew Trowbridge)


Sunday, 18 June 2023

'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 18 now available!

 


'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 18 now available!

"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 listen to Episode 18 of 'Round The Archives In Conversation' on Soundcloud here.

You can follow Goon Pod on Twitter here.

'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.

(Written by Andrew Trowbridge)

Episode 68 now available!

  Episode 68 now available! Episode 68 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us in a literary mood as we chat to Tim Worthington ...