Best Blackadder Podcasts (2025)

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Bah, Humbug… or Is It? Christmas with Blackadder (1988) 55:45

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This festive episode of The Problematic Gaze Podcast decks the halls with sarcasm as we revisit Blackadder’s Christmas Carol (1988). Swapping Dickensian gloom for yuletide jokes, unexpected kindness, and plenty of seasonal silliness, we explore why this one-off special has become a cult Christmas favourite. From time-travelling spirits to Rowan Atk…

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Blackadder II Historical Context 52:24

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As we recently looked at series 2 of Blackadder, we thought we'd go over it in a bit more detail and see just how historically accurate it all is.By British Sitcom History Podcast

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Gen Alpha Runs Culture Now 37:18

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Who won 2025 in entertainment - and who were the losers? When did kids start running the box office? Will Riyadh really rival Hollywood and London as the world's cultural capital next year? As we look back on 2025, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde debate who has had a good year and bad year in the entertainment business. Whether you’re hosting or gues…

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TV Time Machine #26 - December 2000 - January 2001 - The Last Ever Fast Show, Victoria Wood: All the Trimmings, 2000 Acres of Sky. 1:13:59

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Our final TV Time Machine of 2000 is also our first of 2001. Christmas of 2000 saw sketch show The Fast Show bowed out with a trio of farewell episodes. Victoria Wood had the prime-time slot on Christmas day with her 'All The Trimming's' special. Whilst in early January, Michelle Collins and Paul Kaye starred in gentle family drama 2000 Acres of Sk…

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Full Disclosure 2025: The Year Reviewed 6:43

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A Boxing Day reflection on a standout year of Full Disclosure. James O’Brien revisits key guests and conversations from 2025, offering perspective on the ideas, stories and people that shaped the podcast over the past twelve months. With sincere thanks to everyone who has listened, shared and stayed curious, your company makes these conversations p…

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Ghosts Christmas Special 38:52

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It's christmas so we're heading back to Button House for a family get-together. Julian finds that the true meaning of christmas is learning to love again and Mike's family have come round to wind him up. All this and more in our special festive edition looking at Ghosts!By British Sitcom History Podcast

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Adolescence, Harry Potter & Doctor Who: 2025 BEST OF 34:25

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What does Chris Columbus think of the new HBO Harry Potter series? How did the creators of Adolescence find 15-year-old superstar Owen Cooper? Why did the Disney-Doctor Who partnership fail? And will GTA VI really cost more than building Dubai's Burj Khalifa? Take a break from bickering in-laws and overcooked turkey, and enjoy some of our favourite…

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The Year Without a Santa Claus 1:57:01

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🎄 It’s the 200th episode of the Advent Calendar House, but more importantly, it’s Christmas Eve! So we’re celebrating with a salute to the last remaining special we have left to talk about in the Rankin/Bass Christmas canon: 1974’s “The Year Without a Santa Claus.” It’s a packed party with Tim Babb, Michael DiGiovanni, Joey O., and Matt Spaulding a…

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Noel Edmonds, Glen Powell & The Salt Path: 2025 BEST OF 51:55

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Is Morrissey the new Noel Edmonds? Will Glenn Powell’s hot sauce line succeed? How did the Salt Path controversy shake the world of publishing? And how did a Fred Durst diss track majorly backfire? Join Richard and Marina for a look back on some of their favourite stories from 2025 as featured on the show. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unloc…

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Our Christmas Party Pod 1:39:44

3d ago1:39:44

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With the festive season upon us, Luke, Matt and Dawn and various other members of the wider Custard TV team reflect on the year in television, get merry, and in the case of Dawn, recite poetry to top off the year on the podcast.By Luke Knowles

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Franchise Face-Off: Unequal Sequel VS The Podcast Nobody Asked For 2:08:05

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Vin Diesel - https://youtu.be/w5t-CmCwhZo?si=kzuYVs3SpJI1gaGk Nicolas Cage - https://youtu.be/081zCRia-o0?si=qJUEHq-mOMiZRB9v Unequal Sequel Podcast Another Slice - https://www.anotherslice.com/unequalsequel Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5BRZK1OAklN8AAF0zpAO9L Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unequal-sequel/id1569119013 YouTu…

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Xena: Warrior Princess - A Solstice Carol 1:04:45

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🎄 Rise and shine while you still can! Since this year’s December Solstice falls on a Sunday, I’ve come bearing the gift of an unexpectedly very merry Scrooge Sunday episode of “Xena: Warrior Princess” from 1996. April Ryley and Sammy Hain join the mission to warm the cold heart of a king who’s banned all Solstice celebrations on an almost wibbly-wo…

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VeggieTales - The Toy That Saved Christmas 1:03:18

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🎄 Fresh from 1996 comes a Christmas tale that’ll make you cry, but only because it’s being told by an onion. Anthony Strand hops along for the ride as we buzz back to the VeggieTales’ first Christmas special, in which the only children’s toy that comes with a working circular saw embarks on a quest to find the true reason for the season. 📺 You can …

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE: Our Dave shops 'till he drops and Dr Lee loses his spark! 20:35

6d ago20:35

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Welcome to The Problematic Gazette, a bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. To watch video versions of our full episodes check out The Problematic Gaze YouTube channel here! Click here to follow us on all our socials Please leave us a revie…

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Martin Shaw: The Professionals was a monster that swallowed my career 1:01:11

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From bomb sites in postwar Birmingham to the centre of British stage and screen, Martin Shaw’s life has been shaped by curiosity, kindness and a refusal to play the part he was expected to play. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with one of Britain’s most enduring actors to trace the journey behind the performances. Shaw r…

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Andy Williams and the NBC Kids Search for Santa 1:18:22

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🎄 What if Mr. Christmas was on the naughty list this entire time, thanks to a curse on his family for generations? Gerry Davila (Totally Rad Christmas) and Guy Hutchinson (Pointless Nostalgia) join us on a Christmas quest back to 1985 as Andy Williams leads a dozen “true believers” on a trip to Finland to find Santa and answer for his totally-not-m…

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Are You Being Served? 2016 Reboot 57:16

7d ago57:16

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We promise this is our last venture into the world of Grace Brothers but this 2016 reboot was too good to miss. Loads of top comedy actors and a seemingly genuine attempt to recreate the magic that actually works pretty well. But at the end of the day, what's the point?By British Sitcom History Podcast

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Simon Cowell on Regrets, Fame and Fatherhood 56:56

7d ago56:56

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One of the most influential figures in British television, Simon Cowell joins Richard and Marina to discuss his new Netflix talent competition - The Next Act. In a tense exchange, they discuss X-Factor, duty of care, becoming a TV villain, and Bernard Cribbins telling him to piss off. Whether you’re hosting or guesting this Christmas, you need the …

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# 501 - Stranger Things, The War Between The Land and the Sea, Amadeus, Simon Cowell: The Next Act 1:14:03

9d ago1:14:03

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Matt and Dawn are joined by Mo Walker for their last proper podcast of 2025. They review the return of Stranger Things on Netflix, the latest Doctor Who project The War Between The Land and The Sea on the BBC and Sky's upcoming take on Amadeus starring former White Lotus star Will Sharpe. Lastly, they look at Simon Cowell's new Netflix series, whic…

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Hanukah Under the Umbrella Tree 1:06:54

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🕎 Celebrate Hanukkah with a community talent show we don’t even get to watch. We’ve miraculously found another Hanukkah special — with yet another spelling of it — so join us as we instantly reappear back in 1991 with a bunch of Canadian animal puppets to discover the magic of the holiday Under the Umbrella Tree. April Ryley is our lovely assistant…

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'Morecambe & Wise' from 1971: The Christmas Show That United a Nation 56:08

9d ago56:08

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For decades, the Morecambe & Wise Christmas specials were more than just television — they were a seasonal institution. In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we take a joyful deep-dive into the 1971 Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special, fondly remembered as one of their most beloved festive showcases. Broadcast on Christmas Day 1971, this classic …

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The Bitchiest Celeb Interview Of All Time 43:10

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What is the cattiest Hollywood interview of all time? Should we ignore 'notorious a-hole' Quentin Tarantino? Is Richard Osman a Marxist? Disney has signed a highly controversial deal with Open AI, licensing over 200 of their most iconic characters to be remixed by the video creation software Sora2. Will this open the floodgates for all media compan…

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Random Fandom: Crying Movies with Andy Gaffney (Promenade) 1:25:38

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Promenade Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2sKtZqeJEbLNBthh3cLgec Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/promenade/id1592481006 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/promenadestories/ Andy Gaffney - https://www.instagram.com/gaffneyandy/ Fandomentals Podcast All Links: https://linktr.ee/FandomentalsPodcast Podomedy - https://podomedy.…

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A Christmas Carol: The Musical 1:34:08

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🎄 It is once again Scrooge Sunday, and the time has come to awkwardly smoosh our spirits through the walls of our bedchamber and float back to 2004 for a special TV movie based on Alan Menken’s musical adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” starring Kelsey Grammer as Scrooge, Jason Alexander as Marley’s Ghost, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Belle, and Jane Kr…

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE: Palladium Pantomimes and Radio Times! 27:34

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THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SOME BACKGROUND INTERFERENCE! WE BLAME OUR DAVE'S HANGOVER. APOLOGIES, MUST TRY HARDER (OR DRINK LESS) Welcome to The Problematic Gazette, a bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. To watch video versions of our full epi…

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Perfect Strangers - The Gift of the Mypiot 1:25:51

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🎄 Your podcast feed or burst! Join us as we dance joyfully back to 1988 for a very special episode of “Perfect Strangers,” in which Balki invites his grouchy boss to a Christmas Eve party, whether Cousin Larry and their co-workers like it or not. Shawn Robare and William Bruce West join the party which, despite IMDb’s summary, is not a “Christmas C…

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Sir Gareth Southgate: There were days I didn’t want to get out from under the duvet 57:31

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From missing the most famous penalty in English football to leading the national team into a new era, Gareth Southgate’s story is one of quiet resilience, modern leadership and emotional intelligence forged under relentless public pressure. In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O’Brien sits down with Gareth to trace the long road that shaped hi…

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Plagiarism, Puns and Lego 36:28

14d ago36:28

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How do toy companies prepare sets before a film or TV show is even released? What was Tom Daly’s “Game of Wool” nearly called? Why has Apple TV's 'The Hunt' been pulled from the streaming giant? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, covering bad puns, plagiarism, and Lego sets. The Rest Is Entertainment Live: General sale open now. F…

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The Cabbage Patch Kids’ First Christmas 1:17:04

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🎄 Put on your cute little helmet and join us on a journey back to 1984 for a Christmas special based on the toy craze that turned holiday shopping from a winter wonderland to a warzone. Julia (Tis the Podcast) and Steven (The Bigfoot Club) join the adventure from the hidden home of the Cabbage Patch Kids to the unnamed but totally identifiable big …

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'It’s a Wonderful Life' (1946) Jimmy Stewart and the Shattered American Dream 49:08

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In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we take a smart yet light-hearted look at It’s a Wonderful Life from 1946, starring Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, the man whose shattered dreams somehow become the emotional glue holding Bedford Falls together. We explore how the film mirrors a nation rebuilding itself after WWII, balancing hope, anxiety, …

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Netflix & Warner Bros: The Biggest Deal In Hollywood History 43:17

16d ago43:17

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Why has Netflix made the decision to buy Warner Bros. for an eye watering $72bn? Will Trump approve the deal? Is this the end of cinema for good? Netflix are planning to pay over $70 billion to buy the film, TV and streaming business of Warner Bros. - One of Hollywood's oldest studios. What does this mean for the future of streaming, cinemas, and a…

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The Muppets - Single All the Way 2:13:00

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🎄 It’s been 10 years since the Muppets’ 2015 TV series gave us the gift of a Christmas episode, so it’s time to stay Up Late with Miss Piggy and find out if we can take it seriously, or if it left us because we couldn’t stop making jokes about it. Becca Petunia and J.D. Hansel of ToughPigs.com join the chaos including, but not limited to: a rigged …

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Random Fandom: Frank Turner with Graham Jones (The Podcast Nobody Asked For) 1:40:15

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Frankdomentals Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7qDYS2GyRrPGkuybbysEAw?si=f1a79b9bb3674a05 The Podcast Nobody Asked For Website - https://thepodcastnobodyaskedfor.co.uk/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-podcast-nobody-asked-for/id1531618753 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6RKT6u2w5B0Uin0czNpx0r Amazon -…

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Sonic Christmas Blast 1:40:11

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🎄 If you thought Christmas was fast approaching, hang onto something as we zip back to 1996 and do our best to keep up with Sonic the Hedgehog on a mission to save Christmas. Mike (Bitter Karella) and Ethan (The Hungry Reader) from A Special Presentation, or ALF Will Not Be Seen Tonight join the quest to rescue Santa from the evil Robotnik Claus, o…

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE: Listener Letters Corner, Christmas TV, Rowland & Janet, 19:11

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Welcome to The Problematic Gazette, a bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. To watch video versions of our full episodes check out The Problematic Gaze YouTube channel here! Click here to follow us on all our socials Please leave us a revie…

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Jan Ravens: “I lived with a nameless dread” 1:02:00

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Jan Ravens, the acclaimed impressionist at the heart of Dead Ringers, grew up learning to change the mood of a room long before she ever changed her voice on stage. In this conversation with James O Brien, she reflects on a childhood shaped by humour, instability and her father’s illness, and how those early pressures sharpened the instincts that l…

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The Town Santa Forgot 1:15:44

21d ago1:15:44

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🎄 Found under a pile of too many toys, enough for 442 boys, is a little-known gem of a Christmas special from 1993. Chad Young from the Horror Movie BBQ, Jeff Loftin from the Lost Christmas Podcast, and Sean Sotka from ChristmasPodcasts.com join us for the story of Jeremy Creek, a kid so greedy, Santa mistook his list for an entire town’s. Featurin…

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Grace & Favour (plus Beane's of Boston) 52:39

26d ago52:39

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To get even further into the Are You Being Served universe, we take a look at the frankly unnecessary retooling that was Grace & Favour, getting the band back together for one last tour. But before that, we take a quick look at the failed pilot for an American remake, entitled Beane's of Boston, and a slightly more successful Australian remake.…

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The Best TV Animal EVER 44:27

21d ago44:27

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Why do politicians choose to humiliate themselves on Have I Got News for You? What made Boris Johnson so good at the show? Could Richard make more money by offering product placement in The Thursday Murder Club? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions, covering political panel shows, the best on-screen animals and branding in books. Whe…

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Unwrapping Downton Abbey's 2011 Christmas Special. Period drama and the Myth of the Good Aristocrat. 1:02:39

23d ago1:02:39

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In this festive deep dive, The Problematic Gaze visits the candlelit halls of Downton Abbey to dissect the beloved—and controversial—2011 Christmas Special. From Mary and Matthew’s snow-dusted proposal to the unspoken emotional labor of the servants, we unwrap how the episode uses holiday warmth to soften the edges of Edwardian class hierarchy, gen…

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The Simpsons - ’Tis the Fifteenth Season 1:14:28

28d ago1:14:28

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🎄 “This just in: Santa Claus is dead… or he might as well be, because there’s an even fatter man who’s holding families at nice-point!” ’Tis the Advent Calendar House’s 15th season, so this December’s dozen begins with a similarly titled episode of “The Simpsons” from 2003. Shane Keating from ToughPigs.com, Erin Evans, and Joey O. join the mission …

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Trump Demands Rush Hour 4 56:04

23d ago56:04

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Rush Hour 4 is set to finally go into production, is this thanks to Trump? With Stranger Things concluding, what's next for Netflix? And how did thre late Tom Stoppard conquer the playwriting world? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss why Donald Trump has put his weight behind Rush Hour 4, what it could mean for Hollywood’s political independence…

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Random Fandom: Transformers with Rich Whiltshire (Unequal Sequel) 1:23:29

24d ago1:23:29

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Unequal Sequel Podcast Another Slice - https://www.anotherslice.com/unequalsequel Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5BRZK1OAklN8AAF0zpAO9L Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unequal-sequel/id1569119013 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UnequalSequel Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unequalsequel/ My Guest Spot.. if you want t…

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64 - Christmas Truce 36:26

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Can a story about soldiers shaking hands in the snow carry a warning for the nuclear age? This episode of Oh What a Lovely Podcast brings Jessica, Chris and Angus together with Anne Marie Einhaus for a conversation about Robert Graves short story Christmas Truce. The story appears in the Penguin Book of First World War Stories and follows an elderl…

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE: Grange Hill, Collagen and Christmas Markets 13:20

28d ago13:20

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Welcome to The Problematic Gazette, a bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. To watch video versions of our full episodes check out The Problematic Gaze YouTube channel here! Click here to follow us on all our socials Please leave us a revie…

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Hal Cruttenden: Divorce blew my mind- it hits harder than losing parents 1:04:43

28d ago1:04:43

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Before he became one of the most recognisable storytellers on the comedy circuit, Hal Cruttenden was a shy kid from West London who spent years trying to be what he thought others wanted him to be. He trained as an actor, chased approval, and tried to outrun a gnawing sense that something in his life was not quite aligned. It took heartbreak, thera…

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Are You Being Served? Film Spinoff 56:05

1M ago56:05

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If you had a successful sitcom in the seventies then the only logical thing to do was to send your characters on holiday for the silver screen version. Are You Being Served was no exception and in the 1977 film spinoff we get all our favourites enjoying the baking hot sun of Elstree Studios.Okay, it's not a great film overall but is it true to the …

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The Biggest Ever Comebacks 43:07

28d ago43:07

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What are the biggest ever comebacks in entertainment history? From the golden age of Hollywood to musical resurrections, Richard and Marina chart the best ever comeback stories. Is your door in the draw? Sign up by midnight 30th November at https://postcodelottery.co.uk. People’s Postcode Lottery manages lotteries on behalf of good causes, 18 plus,…

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Our 500th episode!! 1:58:42

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To mark 500 episodes of the podcast we get the old band back together. Matt, Luke and Gary reunite with the newest member Dawn to count down their favourite shows that have debuted over the course of the 14 years of the custard TV Podcast. Thank you all for your tremendous support over the years and here's to the next 500 episodes!!…