Best Precode Podcasts (2025)

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Nigel Kneale's Beasts Part One 59:53

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Beasts is rightly regarded as one of the many highpoints of the works of writer Nigel Kneale. In this episode Ian is joined by Pat Veil to review the first three episodes of the anthology series. Episode 1: Special Offer. Directed by Richard Bramall. Starring Pauline Quirke, Geoffrey Bateman and Wensley Pithey Episode 2: During Barty's Party. Direc…

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Underworld (1978): An Adventure in Time and Spain Special 53:46

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To mark the 62nd anniversary of Doctor Who I'm joined by Alice Maguire of the TARDIS In Tayside Society to review what is widely thoought to be the worst ever stroy in the shows history. Underworld (1978). Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin. Directed by Norman Stevens. Starring Tom Baker, Loiuse Jamieson, John Leeson, Alan Lake and James Maxwell…

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Logans Run episode 2: The Collectors 22:03

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Our trio continue their travels and almost become Lost In Space Episode 2 "The Collectors". Directed by Alexander Singer. Written by James Schemerer. Guest stars Angela Cartwright and Leslie ParrishBy Ian Graham

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Nigel Kneale's Murrain (1975) 1:05:35

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Nigel Kneale was a pioneer of British drama on both the big and small screens creating characters such as Professor Bernard Quatermass and revered shows like The Stone Tape and Year of the Sex Olympics. My guest for the next three episodes, Pat Veil, is a huge fan of his 1976 anthology series Beasts which helped to cement his love of 1970s British …

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Adventures in Time and Spain: Ghostlight (1989) 39:47

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Following on from Battlefield Ian and Nathan decide to travel to Gabriel Chase for the story which immediately follows it! Ghostlight (1989). Written by March Platt. Directed by Alan Wareing. Starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Sylvia Sims, Michael Cochrane, John Nettleton and Frank WindsorBy Ian Graham

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Logan's Run Episode 1: Logans Run 26:12

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Ian gives his views on the 1970s spin off series Logan's Run! Episode 1: Logans Run. Written by Saul David and Leonard Katzman. Directed by Robert Day. Starring Gregory Harrison, Heather Menzies, Donald Moffat and Randy PowellBy Ian Graham

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The Thirteenth Floor: Back to the Simulacron 49:24

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Like World on a Wire 1999s uThe Thirteenth Floor is also an adaptation of the novel Simulacron-3.And rather unfortunately released one month after The Matrix! Holger Hasse did the hard work and decided to read the book so why not join us as we compare the two versions and spend more time waxing lyrical about Werner Ranier Fassbinder. The Thirteenth…

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Precoding The Matrix 1:19:15

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On it's release in 1999 The Matrix wowed audiences with its mix of kung fu action, dazzling visuals and mindbending concept of living in a virtual world. However, starting decades before on the small screen, the concept of living in a simulation has already been portrayed in the most imaginative ways. Ian is joined by Holger Hasse to review three s…

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PotA Ep 14 Up Above The World So High 16:33

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We reach the actual final episode of ther series, not broadcast until 1991. Ian also gives his thoughts on the series as a whole. Episode 14: Up Above The World So High. Written by Shimon Wincleberg. Directed by John Meredyth Lucas. Guest starring Joanna BarnesBy Ian Graham

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PotA Ep13 The Liberator 8:54

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It's episode 13 and the last to be broadcast on network television. So this must be the series finale? Or is it? The Liberator. Written by Howard Dimsdale. Directed by Arnold Laven. Guest starring John Ireland.By Ian Graham

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PotA Ep12: The Cure 13:11

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Ian reaches the penultimate broadcast episode of the show! The Cure. Written by Edward J Lakso. Directed by Bernard McEveety. Guest starring Sondra Locke and David SheinerBy Ian Graham

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PotA Episode 11: The Tyrant 10:30

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A nice surprise as we get to the business end! Episode 11: The Tyrant. Directed by Ralph Senensky. Written by Walter Black. Guest starring Percy RodriguesBy Ian Graham

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PotA Ep10: The Interrogation 12:08

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We head back to Central City for a bit of that old 70s favourite, brainwashing! The Interrogation. Directed by Alf Kjelin. Written by Richard Collins. Guest starring Beverly Garland and Anne Seymour.By Ian Graham

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PotA: Ep9 The Horse Race 10:37

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Our heroes get up to some horsey highjinks but is this episode a thoroughbred or fit for the knackers yard? Episode 9: The Horse race. Directed by Jack Starret. Written by David P Lewis and Booker Bradshaw. Guest starring John HoytBy Ian Graham

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AiT&S: Battlefield (1989) 36:27

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The Doctor as Merlin? Two Brigadeers? Is Ace really ace? Battlefield (1989). Directed by Michael Kerrigan. Written by Ben Aaronovitch. Starring Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred and Jean Marsh.By Ian Graham

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The BLF: Andor Season 2: BBY4 1:04:19

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The Bantha Liberation Front return as Maria and Ian review the first three episodes of Andor Season 2.By Ian Graham

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The War of the Worlds (2025) 18:42

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Ian reviews the latest version of HG Wells classic novel starring Ice Cube and Eva LongoriaBy Ian Graham

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PotA Ep8: The-Deception 9:35

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Episode 8: The Deception Directed by Don MacDougall. Written by Anthony Lawrence. Guest starring Jane Actman.By Ian Graham

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PotA Ep7: The Surgeon 8:45

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Our trio head into medical drama terriotry for epsode 7. The Surgeon. Directed by Arnold Laven. Written by Barry Oringer. Guest starring Jacqueline Scott, Michael Strong.By Ian Graham

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The Wonderful World of Winner: The Mechanic (1972) 51:35

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Ian and Mark "Planty" Plant continue their very occasional series by covering one of Michael winners good ones! The Mechanic (1972) Directed by Michael Winner. Written by Lewis John Carlino. Starring Charles Bronson and Jan-Michael Vincent.By Ian Graham

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Movie Nite: Superman 2025 16:26

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Ian gives us his thoughts on the new superman film from James GunnBy Ian Graham

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AiT&S: Terror of the Autons 1:00:53

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It's an absolute cracker this week as Ian and Nathan discuss the debut of two Doctopr Who icons, the debut of one not so iconic regular and the return of a favourite enemy. Terror of the Autons (1971) Directed by Barry Letts. Written by Robert Holmes. Starring Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning and Roger Delgado.…

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PotA Ep6 Tomorrow's Tide 9:16

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Our trio get into a spot of fishy business! Episode 6: Tomorrow's Tide. Written by Robert W Lenski. Directed by Don McDougall. Guest starring Roscoe Lee BrowneBy Ian Graham

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AiT&S: Genesis of the Daleks 1:01:41

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The Timelords have sent Ian and Nathan on a quest to review what is possibly the greatest Doctor Who story of all time! Genesis of the Daleks (1975). Written by Terry Nation. Directed by David Maloney. Starring Tom Baker, Elizabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Michael Wisher and Peter Miles.By Ian Graham