Round The Archives

"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.

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.

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

"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.

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!

"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.

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!

"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)

"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.

"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.

Episode 65 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin Holmes considering 30 years of 'NYPD Blue'. Paul Chandler welcomes new voice Muffleyontour to the 'Round The Archives' team as they take a look at two black-and-white Emma Peel episodes of 'The Avengers' : 'The Hour That Never Was' and 'The House That Jack Built'. Finally, Andrew and Lisa come over all Tudor as they review 'The Shadow Of The Tower' (with some minor help from some random monarchs). That's all in Episode 65 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Paul Chandler and Muffleyontour. 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.

"Actually, I really fancy a go on the tape!" Nick Goodman joins us on the sofa to talk about taping on audio and video and his ongoing mission to preserve our personal history. You can watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0rzXkt0YiY You can find Nick's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@nixbix-videosfilmsfamilyan1850 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 16 stars Nick Goodman 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.

"Why do you wear spaghetti on your head?" This time Warren joins us on the sofa for a discussion of the range of 'Doctor Who' videos released during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. You can watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXEykPXZvnE 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 15 stars Warren Cummings 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.

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.

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.

Episode 62 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us pay tribute to the late Barry Cryer. Michael Seely returns to discuss 'Star Maidens', then Paul & Nick talk about 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy'. Finally, Andrew and Lisa remember the work of the late Peter Bowles. That's all in Episode 62 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Michael Seely, Paul Chandler and Nick Goodman. The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections are available on Lulu.com.

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&pageSi

Episode 60 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast takes a look at the television landscape of the 1960s as we spend some time with 'Maigret' who investigates a 'Murder In Montmarte'. Martin takes a look at the early days of 'The Avengers' then Paul & Toppie find themselves 'Lost In Space'. Finally Lisa & Andrew boggle at how un-Christmassy 'Sergeant Cork' was in December 1963 with 'The Case Of The Fenian Men'. That's all in Episode 60 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Paul Chandler and Toppie Smellie. If you'd like to help support 'Round The Archives' please follow us on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/trowby and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvd2BLKd0mLKN7bBT5Bnevg

Episode 59 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin taking a personal voyage through Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos'. Warren clocks on for a 'Graveyard Shift', part of the series 'Circle Of Fear', then Paul & Toppie embark on the plane to 'Fantasy Island'. Finally Lisa & Andrew perform some television archaeology as they celebrate 'Time Team'. That's all in Episode 59 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Warren Cummings, Paul Chandler and Toppie Smellie. If you'd like to help support 'Round The Archives' please follow us on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/trowby

Episode 58 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees the Summer Winos discussing their new book about the early days of 'Last Of The Summer Wine'. Warren considers the time that 'Kolchak : The Night Stalker' encountered a werewolf on a cruise ship, then Paul and Nick tune into some local radio with 'Shoestring'. Finally Lisa & Andrew find themselves in the late 1950s where they 'Dial 999'. That's all in Episode 58 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Bob Fischer, Andrew T Smith, Warren Cummings, Nick Goodman and Paul Chandler. You can find more details on 'Last Of The Summer Wine' at summerwinos.co.uk where the book is available to order.