Round The Archives

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'.

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'...

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'.

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]

Episode 29 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 28 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 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'...

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.

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).

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 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 'Kinvig' 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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'.