'Round The Archives' Episode Guide (Episodes 1-50)

'Round The Archives' Episode Guide (Episodes 1-50)

We've had the odd person (no comments please!) asking about our back catalogue, so this is going to be a Quick Guide To 'Round The Archives' which can be updated as we go along.

There are links to each individual Episode, so here's things as they currently stand...

Season One

Episode One : 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!

Episode Two : Lisa and Andrew discuss the early episodes of 'Paddington' and review BBC1's output from the first full week of January 1976. Nick talks about his early audio recordings and missing 'Doctor Who' whilst Warren remembers Larry The Lamb and other dangerous animals. Our featured show this time around is the glory that is '3-2-1'...!!!

Episode Three : Andrew & Lisa catch up on the latest missing episodes of TV that have been returned to the archives. Nick ponders what he'd like to see return in the future. Warren remembers some of the highs and lows of Southern TV's output. Our featured shows this time around are 'Pipkins' and 'Callan'.

Episode Four : Welcome to the Christmas Special in which we experience 'Christmas Night With The Stars'. Warren joins Andrew and Lisa for a chat about Christmas TV memories. Our special guest Terry Molloy talks of tea and telly. Featured shows are 'The Box Of Delights' and 'The Ghosts Of Motley Hall'. And a happy Christmas to all of you at home!
[Turns to camera and raises glass]

Episode Five is themed around the 2016 'Regenerations' convention that took place in Swansea. Warren helps us remember what we did and who we met. Clive Doig's work on 'Vision On' and 'Jigsaw' is celebrated and Catherine Schell makes her debut as Maya in 'Space: 1999'. Our guest interview is with Jenny Shirt who ponders 'Play Away', 'Pipkins' and Peter Glaze. And we dedicate our feature on 'Sergeant Cork' to Philip Bond who starred in 'The Case Of The Sleeping Coachman' in 1963, just before he met the Daleks.

Episode Six : This time round we remember the work of producer David E Rose with the early days of 'Z Cars'. Paul Chandler talks about his own series 'Sutton Park' and considers 'Dark Shadows'. Carl Sagan takes us on a trip through the 'Cosmos' and we advise you all to 'Mind Your Language'. And Warren tells us how you might get to see his feet...

Episode Seven sees us remember Alan Simpson and John Hurt, with a look at their work on 'Hancock's Half Hour', 'Steptoe And Son' and 'Gideon's Way'. Paul answers some more Random Questions From A Bag and Warren recalls attending a recording of 'Birds Of A Feather'. And 'The National Theatre Of Brent' attempts to uncover the truth about King Arthur...

Episode Eight takes us back to 'The Good Old Days' for some Victorian Music Hall. Paul returns for some more Questions From A Bag, while Warren travels to Skye to talk to Fiona about 'Doctor Who' and 'The Tomorrow People'. A murder at a beauty parlour makes us ask 'Whodunnit?'. And we make time to study the stars of 'Zodiac'.

Episode Nine sees us visit the enchanting world of those 'Dear Ladies' Hinge and Bracket. Fiona and Warren chat some more about 'The Tomorrow People' and Michael Seely describes the writing and research process for his new book 'Directed By Douglas Camfield'. And we get our trousers on to talk about 'The Sweeney'.

Episode Ten sees us welcome back Warren to help us talk about 'Dixon Of Dock Green: Firearms Were Issued'. Nick and Paul discuss their highpoints of 'Space: 1999', 'Blake's 7'. 'The Avengers'/'The New Avengers' and 'Sapphire & Steel'. We present a tribute to the late Geoffrey Bayldon and attend 'The Trial Of Worzel Gummidge'.

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.

Episode Twelve sees Nick remembering 'The Changes' from 1975. Warren helps us with an analysis of James Burke's 'Connections' as well as our own connections. Michael Seely talks of Kit Pedler and 'Doomwatch' while Paul recalls some early TV-related dreams. We pay tribute to Brian Cant and take a trip to Trumptonshire to celebrate the work of Gordon Murray.

Episode Thirteen sees us remember Michael Bond's 'The Herbs' from 1968. Paul gets his Jersey on to talk about 'Bergerac' while Warren interviews us for a change. We have a chat with John Challis about 'Z Cars' and Douglas Camfield. And we visit a certain department store to ask 'Are You Being Served?'.

Season Two (Note the change to numerals to annoy people!)

Episode 14 sees us pay tribute to the late Bruce Forsyth with a look at 'The Generation Game'. Sue Perryman remembers being on 'Bullseye' and Paul Ebbs casts his eye over 'Angels'. And we get up to some shady Victorian doings with Mister 'Raffles'.

Episode 15 sees Warren and Andrew mosey on down to Tombstone to spend some time with 'The Gunfighters'. We pay tribute to Deborah Watling and Michael Seely visits 'The Wheel In Space'. William Russell stars in 'The Adventures Of Sir Lancelot' and Gerald Harper proves that 'Adam Adamant Lives!'.

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’.

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 18 sees us examine our favourite stories from 'Doctor Who' Seasons 1-6 and 22-26 with help from Warren. We chat to Russell Pengelly about comedy and being a Fraggle. We pay tribute to Paddy Russell and Dudley Simpson and Warren unexpectedly faces 'The Thargon Menace'.

Episode 19 takes us on a journey through 'Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World' and we take a small detour to briefly consider the time 'The Goodies' came face-to-face with 'Bigfoot'. Warren joins us to look at Southern TV's educational series 'How' and Paul & Nick react to two episodes of Brian Clemens' 'Thriller'. Finally, we take a well-earned break at Maplin's Holiday Camp with a rousing cry of 'Hi-de-Hi!'.

Episode 20 sees Warren join us on the sofa to react to 'Doomwatch : Project Sahara' from 1970. We welcome on board Martin Holmes who examines 'The Young Ones : Demolition' from 1982. And Lisa reviews 'Ace Of Wands : The Power Of Atep' from 1972 plus a look at what was on in October of that year.

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.

Episode 22 has Warren joining us on the sofa to discuss 'The Computer Programme' as we remember the home computer revolution of the 1980s. Paul takes a look at the Sid James sitcom 'Bless This House', while Martin examines Episode One of the 'Doctor Who' story 'The Green Death'. Finally, Warren makes a rapid return to experience the rather unusual 'Whodunnit?' episode that is 'Future Imperfect'... (There's also a bit of poetry and even some talk of cookies!)

Episode 23 sees us taking a look at some episodes of Bob Block's 1973 series 'Roberts Robots' and learning never to never treat an overloading ear with a packet of frozen peas... Martin returns to examine 'Contact', the first episode of 'Kinving' by Nigel Kneale, where we find out that all the best UFOs run on valves. We talk about how old 'Doctor Who' is finding a new audience on Twitch and Warren joins us on the sofa to discuss the first episode of 'The Gentle Touch' starring Jill Gascoine.

Episode 24 sees us assigned to Hartley police station as Warren joins us to investigate the changing face of 'Juliet Bravo'. We begin by looking in detail at 'Shot Gun', the very first episode starring Stephanie Turner as Inspector Jean Darblay. We welcome Michael Dennis, who gives us some bonus thoughts on 'Shot Gun', then we take a trip to the Moon as Martin Holmes casts his eye over the opening 'Space : 1999' episode 'Breakaway'. Then, to round off, Warren returns as we jump to Series 4 of 'Juliet Bravo', with 'Teamwork' starring Anna Carteret as Inspector Kate Longton.

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.

Season Three (Note introduction of production codes to annoy people even further!)

Episode 26 (production code RTA026) 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.

Episode 27 (production code RTA027, as if you hadn't guessed!) 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'...

Episode 28 (RTA028) sees us broadcasting in 525-lines instead of the usual 625 as we present the first of two editions devoted to American television.

Martin Holmes investigates 'The Murder Of Sherlock Holmes', the very first episode of 'Murder, She Wrote'.

And Mr Scott finds himself under suspicion when the original crew of 'Star Trek' encounter a 'Wolf In The Fold'...

Episode 29 (RTA029) sees us in a bit of an American Gothic mood as we continue our journey through some classic shows from the United States.

First, we pay a call on Gomez and Morticia as we meet 'The Addams Family' in its 1964-66 incarnation.

Next, Paul takes us to Collinsport to investigate the Leviathans of 'Dark Shadows'.

Finally, 'The Munsters' welcome us to 1313 Mockingbird Lane, where Herman insists the scariest thing is a mean mouse that made a face at him!

Episode 30 (RTA030) 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]

Episode 31 (RTA031) 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'.

Episode 32 (RTA032) 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'...

Episode 33 (RTA033) 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'.

Episode 34 (RTA034) 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'.

Episode 35 (RTA035) 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.

Episode 36 (RTA036) sees Tim Worthington returns to talk about his book 'The Larks Ascending' which tells the story of comedy on Radio 3, while Martin takes a look at 'Divide And Conquer', one of the earliest surviving episodes of 'Public Eye'.

Paul, Nick and Andy Ching briefly review the first episode of 'The Tyrant King' and we spend some fantasy time in the company of 'The Phoenix And The Carpet'.

Episode 37 (RTA037) sees Martin looking at the first episode of 'The Thick Of It', while Paul finds himself banged up in Cell Block H when he enters the world of 'Prisoner'.

Warren visits us on the sofa so talk about the late Paul Darrow, then Nick is joined by his writing partner Jo Bunsell to comment on 'Johnny Jarvis'.

Finally, we return to the world of politics where the cast of 'Yes Minister' are engaged in some 'Party Games'...

Episode 38 (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...

Season Four (Finally time to add titles to each episode, perhaps?)

Episode 39 ('The BBC At War' - production code RTA039) 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.

Episode 40 ('A Trip To 1979' - production code RTA040) 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'...

With Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Warren Cummings, Nick Goodman, Jo Bunsell and Paul Chandler.

Many thanks to everyone who has helped up notch up 40 episodes! You all deserve a credit!

Episode 41 is our Spooky Special for Hallowe'en 2019 (production code RTA041) 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 was brought to you by Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Warren Cummings, Paul Chandler, Andy Priestner, Simon Exton, Ken Moss and Martin Holmes.

Episode 42 (production code RTA042) 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.

Episode 43 (production code RTA0043) 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!

Episode 44 (production code RTA044) welcomes in the New Year with Warren joining us on the sofa to look back at how 'Tomorrow's World' looked forward to the 1980s.

We welcome on board a new addition to the 'Round The Archives' team as Toppie Smellie from 'The Smellcast' chats with Paul about some of their favourite shows, ranging from 'Lost In Space' to 'The Wild Wild West' and 'The Invaders'.

Martin continues his analysis of 'Quatermass And The Pit' with the third episode 'Imps And Demons'.

Finally, we examine the pilot episode of 'Hi-de-Hi!', narrowly avoiding being chucked in the Olympic-sized swimming pool!

That's all in Episode 44 of 'Round The Archives' - starring Lisa Parker with Andrew Trowbridge, Warren Cummings, Paul Chandler, Toppie Smellie and Martin Holmes!

Episode 45 (production code RTA045) 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.

Episode 46 (production code RTA046) 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.

Episode 47 (production code RTA047) sees us 'Keeping Up Appearances' as we spend some quality time with Hyacinth Bucket.

Martin and Andy tell us of the new podcast 'An A To Z Of TV Drama', then Martin continues his analysis of 'Quatermass And The Pit' with 'The Enchanted'.

Paul examines some rare soaps with 'Marked Personal' and 'Harriet's Back In Town' then Ben Baker salutes the work of  'Cannon And Ball'.


That's all in Episode 47 of 'Round The Archives' - starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Andy Priestner, Paul Chandler and Ben Baker.

Episode 48 (production code RTA048) of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us celebrating the work of Tim Brooke-Taylor by asking whether 'Goodies - Rule OK?'.

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.

Episode 49 (production code RTA049) 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.

Episode 50A (production code RTA050A) sees us starting our Golden Anniversary celebrations with a '50 Episode' quiz provided by Ben.

Andy P stays with the golden theme as he takes at look at the 1983 BBC serial 'The Cleopatras' written by Philip Mackie and produced by Guy Slater.

Next we travel 'Up Pompeii' to hang out with Frankie Howerd as Lurcio, forever failing to finish the Prologue, then Martin looks at the 1970 'Softly, Softly : Task Force' story 'Open And Shut' by Allan Prior.

Finally Ben returns to remember the rubber world of 'Spitting Image' without even sticking a deck chair up his nose.

That's all in Episode 50A of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Ben Baker, Andy Priestner and Martin Holmes.

Episode 50 will continue with Episode 50B which will be along in due course...

Episode 50B (production code RTA050B) 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.

(The Episode Guide for Episodes 51 onwards will start on a new page!)

You Have Been Listening To...

Andrew Trowbridge,
Lisa Parker,
Nick Goodman,
Warren Cummings,
Terry Molloy,
Jenny Shirt,
Paul Chandler,
Fiona Allen,
Michael Seely,
Richard Marson,
John Challis,
Neil & Sue Perryman,
Paul Ebbs,
Russell Pengelly,
Martin Holmes,
Michael Dennis,
Andy Priestner,
Ben Baker,
Simon Exton,
Ken Moss,
Bob Fischer,
Andrew T Smith,
Tim Worthington,
Andy Ching,
Jo Bunsell,
Paul Abbott,
Toppie Smellie.

(Written by Andrew Trowbridge)