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Podcast: 1999

Mark Malek, Matt Comegys, and Brian Clayton

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A discussion about the classic television series, Space: 1999. Mark Malek, Matt Comegys, Brian Clayton, and an ocassional guest take a look at each episode and decide how much of it is sci-fi fun, and how much is just existential dread.
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Thots TV

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We dive DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot that you loved throughout the 90s and 2000s? Well for some reason, we remember it all. And we're going to talk about it. (A podcast for adults seeking Highbrow Cultural Commentary - not for kids!) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From the Archive is a British television blog that has an emphasis on British television preservation, restoration, archiving, and missing episodes of our favourite series. The podcast focuses on series generally from the 1950s to 1990s. If you have feedback or questions you would like to have read on the podcast or general inquiries, please contact us at feedback@fromthearchive.co.uk. This podcast is a co-production between From the Archive: A British Television Blog and Kaleidoscope. Thank ...
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Creeping With Armstrong is a podcast by two childhood friends hurtling towards their 40's. With a love of all things geeky from Ant-Man to Zardoz, with many a tangent on the way. Tune in to hear two buddies talk rubbish about the trivial things in life that they love.
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Gary Rodger (aka Mooncat) and Tilt Araiza (aka Ocho) bring Sitcom Club-style discussion to things other than sitcoms; they'll take on TV, cinema and other aspects of popular culture, frequently 20th century British fare.
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A celebration of growing up in Britain in the 1970's and the huge part TV played in our lives. You can comment on episodes, suggest subjects for future podcasts and, of course, share your memories with us on our blog www.my70sTVchildhood.com
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Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
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The BASE Roundtables

British Association for Screen Entertainment

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The BASE Roundtables are a brand-new podcast series to elevate expert opinion and conversations that matter across the entertainment industry. The podcast features insightful interviews with experts and industry leaders via recorded roundtables based on key issues.
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Benjamin Black is an Actor & Runner working in TV & Film. Join him as he talks to his creative colleagues, from actors to writers, producers to designers, to find out how they got to where they are today.
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Selected Doctor Who related news stories delivered sonically! Selected Doctor Who, Torchwood, Sarah Jane Adventures, and other related news. Hosted by Louis Trapani (of Doctor Who: Podshock). A production of Art Trap Productions. See other podcasts at arttrap.com.
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JJuveus | 쥬ㅔㅜ시옷, is a British – American Television host, Media Proprietor, Producer, YouTube and Podcast Personality, Actor, Model & Singer – Songwriter. JJuveus Genres: Talk shows, Films, Movies, Comedy, Music, Podcast, Story Telling etc. LAUNCHED: May 15, 2015 FOUNDER: JJuveus ORIGINAL NETWORK: JJuveus Picture Format: 1080i (HDTV) (1920), 480i (SDTV) LANGUAGES: American English, British English, Korean: (Hangul /고대 국어); (Hanja,古代國語), Thai: (Siamese, ภาษาไทย Phasa Thai,) Traditional Chines ...
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FrequencyCast covers Digital TV and Technology in the UK. Our shows are driven by listener feedback, and thanks to our loyal audience, we have won two European awards. FrequencyCast is presented by tech lovers Pete and Kelly, and shows cover digital TV services such as Freeview, Sky, BT Vision, Freesat and Virgin Media, as well hands-on reviews of gadgets and online gadgets. Each show starts with a UK tech news roundup, followed by an in-depth focus on a topic chosen by our listeners. We the ...
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Welcome to The Heroic English Podcast! The place where we mix English fluency with mindset development. If you want to speak English fluently you need to work on some specific skills. But, if you also work on having a positive and growth-oriented mindset, you’ll improve even more. On The Heroic English Podcast we explore some of the most important concepts in self-development, chat about them while relating them to English, and find ways to put them into practice. Your English gets better; y ...
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Nothing But Static

Dan Doolan & Chris Billingham

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Since they wouldn't stop talking about TV, we just shoved a microphone in front of them and hit record. Listen as aspiring British screenwriters and comedians Dan Doolan and Chris Billingham indulge in their obsession and attempt to dissect the ever evolving world of television. Featuring news, reviews and recommendations.
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A podcast for Whovians, by Whovians. We'll be watching Classic Who and New Who, talking about the episodes and reviewing them. And we invite you to watch right along with us. Whether you're new to Doctor Who, or have been a fan all your life, you'll love this adventure through time and space.
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I'll Explain Later is a podcast all about Doctor Who. Every week, hosts John West and Matt Nida pick over two Doctor Who adventures - one from the classic series, one from the modern, and try to answer a crucial question - why are we still watching this kid's show all these decades later?
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Hosted by Coco & Aimee. From swearing, sexuality and kissing like a washing machine to friendship, confidence and dancing as an escape. A warm, funny, explicit and thought-provoking series from Coco Briden & Aimee Campbell-Nottage. All wrapped up in a unique and accessible podcast by Drummer TV. What goes on in Bali, stays in Bali…or does it?! This series is recorded in British Sign Language. To capture the natural flow of Coco & Aimee’s conversation, the voiceover is a hybrid of translation ...
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Ronald Reagan’s presidency, from Reagonomics and the invasion of Grenada in his first term, to the Iran-contra scandal and reconciliation with Soviet leader Mihail Gorbachev in his second. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 – 2004).
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I'm Obsessed!

Perception Studio

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Do you find yourself deep diving into strange rabbit holes of internet information on the weirdest or most mundane topics imaginable? Well, then you might be just as obsessed with random things as we are! Brought to you by the lovely folks at Perception Studio, join our hosts as they discuss their latest obsessions from Astrology to Zooplankton and everything in between as we dive into why we obsess over the things we do. Pop culture and fun facts are fuel for this fire and spark a lot of ra ...
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Film Forums Podcast focuses on the people of film and how they have put their work in the public eye with success. We ask all your burning questions about screenwriting, pitching to studios, raising finance, submitting to BAFTA qualifying film festivals, distribution, marketing and more!We are interested in all aspects of the film industry from independent to blockbuster - all can find a home at Film Forums. We interview directors, actors and screenwriters about movies starring the likes of ...
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British TV past and present digested and discussed, if Gareth Kavanagh and Christian Cawley can tear themselves away from the screen long enough to record anything. Soaps, drama, comedy, sci-fi and even BBC Four documentaries are among the topics.
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TALK KING

Laughing Frog Productions

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British Broadcaster Dominic King talks to friends from the entertainment industry about their lives in and passion for the arts. Many of our long form episodes have been recorded at the homes of our guests who Dom has known and/or worked alongside for many years, offering a unique and more personal perspective than most other 'celebrity' podcasts. Please leave a review too if you have a moment... Thanks for choosing TALK KING, we know your time is precious...
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Rule Of Three

Joel Morris & Jason Hazeley

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Comedy writers Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris talk to people who make comedy about something funny that they love. Guests pick something that makes them laugh. A book, a film, a tv show, a comic, a radio show, anything. Maybe we find out something about how comedy works, or we just giggle until we're finished. Both approaches are valid. WINNER BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2020: Best Arts & Culture Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast is a brand new weekly re-watch podcast that is the place to be for fans of Downton Abbey in all its forms, from the television series to the upcoming film Downton Abbey: A New Era . Co-hosted by Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley and British broadcaster Anita Rani, Downton Abbey: The Official Podcast goes deep, starting with the iconic moments of Season 1 and taking fans all the way to the new film.
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Exclusive interviews and reunions celebrating some of the biggest names in TV and film. A TV enthusiast’s paradise. There's also special shows and series and a regular Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz. Plus every now and then some original fresh comedy and drama. This is pure entertainment and fun. Enjoy! Definitely ‘more than a podcast’.
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Female Pilot Club

Female Pilot Club

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The Female Pilot Club is a club to celebrate comedy written by women! Pilot-clubbers Kay Stonham and Emily Chase get women TV writers to spill their secrets, from the new and annoyingly talented, to seasoned and annoyingly successful Emmy award winners. We chat about gags and gaffs, what makes a good script great and how to survive and thrive as a female writer in the comedy industry. Featuring clips from pilots performed live at the club with the cream of British comedy talent like Greg McH ...
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Do you know who the first non-native English speaker to host a primetime news program in British TV is? Her name is Barbara Serra, and she was kind to join me here on The Heroic English Podcast. Barbara was born in Italy, was raised in Denmark, and has been living in the UK for a long time where she's worked for the BBC, Sky News, Al Jazeera Englis…
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In this episode, I’ll be returning to a village where I once lived. Unfortunately, many villages have been absorbed by expanding towns, but a few have managed to escape the encroachment of the urban sprawl. Some haven’t yet been eaten up by the concrete monsters! I’ll also talk about Sundays, back in the day when the shops were closed and the roads…
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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message We’ve been planning this for a while - and here they are by popular demand. Ronnie Le Drew with Zippy and George from the legendary kids tv series Rainbow. Ronnie chats to Ashley about the early years of Rainbow which started in 1972, ho…
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Later this week, I'm off to visit my old village. I'm sure there will have been many changes since I lived there almost 40 years ago. I'll tell you all about it on Sunday. It's nice to be home after my week away in Bognor. Have you had a holiday this year? Are you planning to go away? What's the weather doing where you are? It's been awful here! St…
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Vindrus is an anti-matter being who has made strong style choices. Catch up with the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmY9-AxOl9I&t=3039s If you dig our dive into "Space: 1999," please support us at Patreon, where you get episodes early with all the unedited banter, as well as live chats from time to time: https://www.patreon.com/podca…
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Hello and welcome back once again to the My 70’s TV Childhood Podcast. Our quiz this week has a theme: Summer holidays. In the UK at the time of recording, schools are breaking up for holidays. To recreate the spirit of a 70’s TV Childhood Summer, all of our questions this week refer to the Summer holidays and the special TV shows that were put on …
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After the Warming was a 1989 speculative documentary from James Burke. It was set in the year 2050 and warned us about climate change. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group. We are also on Threads and Instagram. Brit…
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On a dark dark hill there was a dark dark town and in the dark dark town there was a etc etc... It's a xylophone-heavy episode this week as we're talking all things Funnybones! It's about time we discussed Allan and Janet Ahlberg's gorgeous works of children's fiction, and so we experienced some big nostalgic feelings this week. Other topics includ…
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The episode that kind of has Darth Vader. Catch up with the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUhZsxrInDo&list=PLUA9kG1DciUwY2VSvIGk3WZI_TqJMynxG&index=40 If you dig our dive into "Space: 1999," please support us at Patreon, where you get episodes early with all the unedited banter, as well as live chats from time to time: https://www.p…
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Hello and a warm welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood, where we celebrate growing up in 1970s Britain and reminisce about the pivotal role television played in our lives and our families' lives back then. It was an era when TV programs were a communal social experience—before streaming and catch-up services—where being in front of the box at the ri…
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Are you ready to uncover the key question that will unlock your most fluent self in English? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I discuss a powerful question that can transform your journey to fluency. While many focus on what grammar rules to master or how to stay motivated, I introduce a crucial yet often overlooked question. I share …
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Back in the 60s, many people who had left school were keen to go back to college to learn a trade. Women wanted to learn secretarial skills such as typing and shorthand. Men could learn bricklaying, car mechanics or many other trades. It was a great way to become qualified. Please, join me this Sunday.…
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More fun than a house of mirrors. Catch up with the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_wkZoZPQ7k&list=PLUA9kG1DciUwY2VSvIGk3WZI_TqJMynxG&index=35 If you dig our dive into "Space: 1999," please support us at Patreon, where you get episodes early with all the unedited banter, as well as live chats from time to time: https://www.patreon.c…
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Hello and welcome back once again to the podcast world’s favourite quiz based on the award-shortlisted podcast My 70’s TV Childhood. Just because it’s the only one based on the podcast doesn’t make a difference, as I know how much you all enjoy playing along at home either on your own or with family and friends. This week’s quiz follows the usual f…
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Hammer Films adapted all three 1950s BBC Quatermass serials as films. The Quatermass Xperiment was released in 1955, Quatermass 2 in 1957 and Quatermass and the Pit in 1967. This is our annual “spinoff” discussion about an adaptation of a British SF TV series into a different medium. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.…
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Hola! Soy the Thots from Thots TV! We're back for season 4 and we're kicking off with an episode voted for by YOU. Of all the shows within the monkey-sidekick genre, this is our least favourite of all time, but we don't care because we love and respect your choices. Tangents include: educational CD-ROMs of the early 2000s, the world's biggest media…
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'Cause you gotta' have faith Catch up with the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaFHteEny6o John Champion is the host of Roddenberry Entertainment's Mission Log podcast, which dives in deep into the messages, morals, and meanings of every Star Trek episode. Head over here to get into that: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/ If you dig …
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Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood, where we reminisce about growing up in 1970s Britain and how television shaped our lives. . If you played with Sindy or Action Man, watched the Bay City Rollers in Shang a Lang, and wouldn't miss Scooby Doo for anything, you're in the right place for a dose of nostalgia. Recently, I've received numerous comment…
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Want to hear a cool story of language learning, traveling and adapting to new cultures? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I'm joined by my good friend Joe Paz. Joe was born in Peru, moved to The United States at a young age, and then returned to Peru, where we crossed paths. Joe talks about growing up in New York with Peruvian roots an…
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This week Dan and Chris exclusively discuss all the news they missed over the last month. Including an update on the second season of Beef, the future of Arcane, The Boys, Resident Alien and House of the Dragon, The Acolyte's viewership figures and a big strategy shift for Max as several originals move to HBO. Including Harry Potter, Welcome To Der…
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Do you remember the great storm of 1987 here in the UK? What a shock it was! The National Grid sustained heavy damage, leaving thousands without power. It was astonishing that the weather reports failed to predict a storm of such magnitude. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names—how many Christian names do you have? Are you known by your firs…
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How many of you noticed that the ladies at the end were green? Catch up with the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSh55KzqppQ&t=3047s If you dig our dive into "Space: 1999," please support us at Patreon, where you get episodes early with all the unedited banter, as well as live chats from time to time: https://www.patreon.com/podcastio…
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Welcome back to the 21st edition of our quiz! Whether you've been with us from the start or are joining us for the first time, I'm thrilled to have you here. Today's quiz follows our traditional format, diving into four rounds with a total of twenty questions. We'll test your knowledge of 1970s UK TV, revisiting some favourite moments from our five…
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Hammer Films adapted the three BBC Quatermass serials as films. They were released to cinemas in 1955, 1957 and 1967. This is our annual “spinoff” discussion about an adaptation of a British SF TV series into a different medium. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you …
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Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and other items of the past that have since disappeared! Also, I’m c…
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An intergalactic key party hosted by a new age tyrant. Catch up with the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKkPK-PhToQ If you dig our dive into "Space: 1999," please support us at Patreon, where you get episodes early with all the unedited banter, as well as live chats from time to time: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius We al…
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Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood, where we reminisce about growing up in 1970s Britain and how television shaped our lives. It was an era marked by distinctive fashion choices—think brown, beige, and orange—and peculiar pastimes, from coveting neighbors’ avocado bathroom suites to savoring Liebfraumilch. Amidst the backdrop of political satire …
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Are you ready to discover the most effective language learning strategies? In this episode of The Heroic English Podcast, I chat with language learning Matt Brooks Green about effective strategies for mastering a new language. We talk about the importance of comprehensible input and how engaging with content just above your current level can enhanc…
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What is traditional English food? Dishes like bubble and squeak, meat and two veg, toad in the hole, shepherd's pie and fish and chips come to mind. In this episode, Tricia chats about classic English meals, going all the way back to World War II. Not that we were around back then! Also in this episode, people opening their houses as shops in the o…
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While we're on our break (thank you for your patience!) here's a little bit of bonus content from our Patreon. In this one, we're (Meg and Elsie) talking about the behind the scenes of Thots TV. Expect some personal stories about lockdown blues, some indulgent complaining about having to work to pay bills, and some advice on making a podcast! Altho…
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How could a robot ever be annoying? Catch up with the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oK2e1PodsQ&t=3037s If you dig our dive into "Space: 1999," please support us at Patreon, where you get episodes early with all the unedited banter, as well as live chats from time to time: https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastius We also get into…
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Hello there and welcome back to the twentieth edition of our 1970s TV quiz. If you’ve listened to all our quizzes so far, well done on your stamina! If this is your first time tuning in, you are most welcome. Our quiz format is straightforward. We have four rounds of five questions each, testing your knowledge of 1970s UK TV and topics we’ve featur…
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Alice in Wonderland was a 1986 BBC adaptation of the classic book by Lewis Carroll. Journey from sepia into colour as we enter Wonderland! Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group. We are also on Threads and Instagram. …
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Remember the joy of school holidays in the old days? Six glorious weeks of summer freedom! Imagine if we had mobile phones back in the 50s and 60s. How would we have reacted to social media? The days before computers, what did the banks do? What did the tax office do? Everything was written is huge books called ledgers. Imagine the work! Join me th…
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