Best The Gaff Network Podcasts (2025)

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Hammer Bites: Tunisia 7:11

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4h ago7:11

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Never let it be said that listening to the House Of Hammer doesn't take you places, granted sometimes ones you'd rather not visit, but on this occasion It's taken Ben to a literal place! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod…

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The Reptile 1:40:13

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The horror just keeps on a-comin', this time with a terrifying trip to Cornwall! But, all is well when we have Michael Ripper on our side, right? Along the way, we salute not just one mighty Hammer Hero, but two! This might get emotional. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells T…

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Hammer Bites: Bernard Bresslaw 5:05

6h ago5:05

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Following our previous Hammer Bites about "The Army Game", Cev's here to take a quick look at the life & career of Bernard Bresslaw, a man who casts a long shadow over Hammer in more ways than one! “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/house…

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Hammer Bites: The Army Game 4:51

1d ago4:51

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It's well known how many BBC properties were transferred to the silver screen by Hammer through its early years, but Smokey's here with the beginnings of what became a very fruitful relationship with ITV... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr…

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Flogging a Dead Horse - Volume Five 1:16:49

7d ago1:16:49

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Happy Halloween, everybody! It's that time of year again. Put up your decorations, hollow out your pumpkins, get the Sprouts Mexicane in the oven and stick us in your ears. Thank you for your continued support and listens! Foxy stoat! werhere.substack.comBy The Gaff Network

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Dracula, Prince Of Darkness 1:19:36

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At the end of 1965, Variety previewed Dracula, Prince Of Darkness with a damning faint praise stating that " After a slowish start, some climate of eeriness is evoked but more shadows, suspense and suggestion would have helped. Christopher Lee, an old hand at the horror business, makes a latish appearance but dominates the film enough without dialo…

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Hammer Bites: Polygamy 6:03

25d ago6:03

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Polygamy. What is it and what do we actually know about it? How much of it do we get right? Ben's here with all the answers that were raised whilst watching "I Only Arsked!". Well, some of them. Possibly... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr…

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Hammer Bites: Back To Life 7:47

1M ago7:47

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As Hammer are all about that wacky doctor and his constantly failed experiments, Ben's here to to have all the best fun, as far as the rules will allow, with the idea of bringing back the dead... “The House Of Hammer Theme” written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/house…

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The Plague Of The Zombies 1:33:31

23d ago1:33:31

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Even though The Plague Of The Zombies packs a lot into its story and is considered by many to be a favourite, it is also one of those rare beasts in Hammer horror: the one and done. What will the lads dig up? Will it be just another empty casket? All will be revealed along with cocktails, a potted history of the undead and giddy new levels of Morel…

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Hammer Bites: Jimmy Sangster 9:55

30d ago9:55

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Hammer Bites: Snorkels 6:46

1M ago6:46

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Sometimes when the House Of Hammer team are looking for something to do a segment, the film in question can provide low hanging fruit. Here's Ben talking about snorkels. There's no prizes for guessing which film this was for... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the link…

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The Nanny 1:39:06

2M ago1:39:06

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The Nanny is something of a landmark film for Hammer. It would be their final monochrome release and their last of 1965. As such, this feature packed episodes not only examines the film itself but, sinister nannies, where the studio itself would go next and a big fat fanny of a quiz... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and …

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Hammer Bites: Westminster Abbey 4:57

2M ago4:57

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Westminster Abbey features quite prominently in the final act of The Quatermass Xperiment, so Smokey attempts a respective and selective history of a building that's nearly eight centuries old... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! …

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Hammer Bites: Anthony Forwood 4:01

2M ago4:01

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This week's Bites takes a Quick Look at the life of Anthony Forwood, who rightfully earns his Hammer Hero status after his work on Meet Simon Cherry, The Man In Black, The Black Widow, The Gambler And The Lady, Mantrap and Five Days (Paid To Kill).Hear why he walked away from his onscreen career at an early stage of his life in favour of something …

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The Brigand of Kandahar 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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History! Fights! Oliver Reed! Cleavage! Throw in some wonderful films and a curry and you have the perfect date night...maybe. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells The links you think you’ll need are here & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod…

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Hammer Bites: Paul Robeson 8:45

2M ago8:45

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Hammer has had a ridiculously long list of the finest talents the world has to offer (and Michael Medwin), and one that could literally tower above most of them is Paul Robeson. Here's Adam taking a look at one of early Hollywood's most beloved icons. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Ri…

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Hammer Bites: A Tribute To John J. Johnston 52:31

3M ago52:31

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As a tribute to a friend of The House Of Hammer, here's a chance to listen to a conversation between the respected Egyptologist & Cultural Historian, John J. Johnston and Cev. It was much longer and far reaching than could be used in the intended episode about the Mummy itself and covered some of the pet obsessions the both of them often chatted ab…

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Hysteria 1:04:25

3M ago1:04:25

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It's Philip's turn to take you for a swingin' trip around the house and this, the third Jimmy Sangster/ Freddie Francis collaboration. As such, there's gaslighting, murder, Jazz, Maurice Denham and toucans all getting their beaks around the door here... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by …

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Madhouse (1974) 1:11:41

3M ago1:11:41

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There’s a feeling of finality about this episode. Not only is 1974’s Madhouse the final Amicus horror film going under the microscope here, it’s also Gabriella’s swan song. Amicus were always much more than horror films as we’ve already highlighted in the past and there’s many more interesting releases from Max & Milton to come… Music and artwork c…

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Hammer Bites: The Telephone Box 6:07

3M ago6:07

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Thanks to watching Never Look Back, Cev's off on a tangent again and this time it sees him looking at the history of the humble English red telephone box and it's surprising place in cultural history. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & m…

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The Mind Of Mr Soames (1970) 55:45

3M ago55:45

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Since his birth, 30 years ago, John Soames is in a coma. Now he's operated on and brought to life in a neurologic clinic. A tense plan shall make him develop from a 30 years old baby to a man, but there's no time for the love and care a normal baby would receive. He manages to flee with disastorous cncequences... Music and artwork composed and desi…

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Episode 100 2:14:37

3M ago2:14:37

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What started out as a little extra segment to stick on the end of the upcoming Hysteria episode escalated quickly. So for your listening pleasure, the lads have downed tools and raised glasses to answer some of the burning questions that they've never been asked before... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Ce…

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Hammer Bites: Orange Films 6:09

3M ago6:09

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With the rather welcome release of the 1953 film, Blood Orange making it's spectacular physical media debut courtesy of Hammer Films, here's a reminder of when Ben was mad enough to have a look to see if there were any other orange films and then discovering a crate full... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by …

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Flogging a Dead Horse - Volume Four 1:02:59

4M ago1:02:59

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Look, I know it's been a while... But it being here is better than it not being here, isn't it? Good! Listen to Ben and I read out your wonderful contributions to the OUIJA BOARD OF HORROR! Ben's blog is back, it has a new name but is still just as awesome - follow the link werhere.substack.comBy The Gaff Network

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Hammer Bites: War! 4:03

4M ago4:03

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As something of an accompaniment to our recent episode about the return to Blood Island, Smokey's here with his picks of how the Japanese military have been portrayed on film. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/ho…

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The Secret Of Blood Island 1:30:36

4M ago1:30:36

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Another first for Hammer, The Secret of Blood Island is their first prequel and Smokey can't wait to dig into that subject and lamps. Elsewhere, Philip looks at some real life spicy spying, Cev tries to hold it together while Adam gets a bit lost... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Rich…

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Hammer Bites: Alien Invaders! 10:29

4M ago10:29

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Ben wraps his head around the troubling trend of alien invaders wanting to wipe us all out rather than just help out with the shopping. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod…

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Hammer Bites: Nylons 3:27

4M ago3:27

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With a much in demand rewatch of River Patrol on the way, what better time to revisit the one thing that men would lose their lives over in the movie: Nylons? Ben takes us all back in history to figure out if they were a thing worth dying over... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard…

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She 1:21:45

4M ago1:21:45

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A story that's been around the block a few times after many screen adaptations, She became a genuine blockbuster hit for Hammer, but is it as much a hit with the lads? If you don't think the film is one to be obeyed, don't worry, elsewhere Adam brings you a bit of the history of the source novel, Philip looks at hats and Smokey warmly embraces Rive…

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Hammer Bites: Masklophobia 8:57

4M ago8:57

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With everyone being a bit giddy about Hammer Films releasing a sumptuous 4K remaster of Quatermass 2 that goes into so much detail, we were surprised that nobody thought to investigate the gas masks used in the film so Cev's here to talk about the surprising connection between Blake's 7, potpourri and coconuts... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and inc…

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Hammer Bites: Killer For Hire 6:39

5M ago6:39

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1954's Five Days (Paid To Kill) has an interesting plot device where our protagonist can only see one way out of all his troubles: hiring an assassin to wipe them and him out. Smokey's here to look at some real life instances of killers for hire and the pitfalls of employing their services. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written…

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Fanatic 1:25:07

5M ago1:25:07

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Let's stick with the proper title, because Die, Die, My Darling isn't great, is it? But, we do get Tallulah Bankhead giving it both barrels, Peter Vaughan being absolutely terrifying and Donald Sutherland being...never mind. This has the makings of something special, does it live up to it's pedigree? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music…

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Hammer Bites: A Real Mummy's Tomb Curse? 5:11

5M ago5:11

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After a short archeological dig under the rose bushes, Adam's uncovered this timely knowledge nugget that's probably more like THE Curse Of The Mummy's tomb than the film of the same name... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https…

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Hammer Bites: The Other Mummies 4:55

5M ago4:55

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As The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb has now being well and truly put to rest, here's a timely reminder of both a previous mummy and co-host stalked these halls... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod…

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The Curse Of the Mummy's Tomb 1:32:07

5M ago1:32:07

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The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb. A veritable cornucopia of discoveries that range from the dictionary definition of the word 'Adam' to the existential threat of ageing with so much in-between, but how good is the film at the end of all this? There's only one way to find out... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by…

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Hammer Bites: The Hand Crank 3:16

5M ago3:16

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The House Of Hammer team often wanders off the beaten track when taking a closer look at the film at hand, but Cev wandered so far off said track that there were fears of him never returning. In Meet Simon Cherry (1949), our heroic Reverend has his car started by a helpful chap called Charlie and his crank handle only to then leave them both behind…

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Hammer Bites: Nigel Kneale 6:33

5M ago6:33

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As Hammer seem to be going a bit Quatermass crazy recently, here's Smokey with a timely reminder of the man who brought it all into the world: Nigel Kneale... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! https://linktr.ee/househammerpod…

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The Gorgon 1:26:00

6M ago1:26:00

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The Gorgon, a figure from Greek mythology who literally lost her head to a young warrior apparently got better and went to deepest , darkest Hammerland to convalesce before once again getting up to her old masonry based tricks. Join the team as they dig deep into this often overlooked Hammer Gothic. Is it a gem or just a shiny pebble? “The House Of…

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Hammer Bites: Old Money 9:02

6M ago9:02

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Hy Hazell has long been a heroine of the lads who were instantly smitten upon her first appearance at the house as the titular Celia from 1949. She risks life and limb and works as a housekeeper, all for a hat. It must be an expensive hat, Surely? Adam's here to explain just how much it is by deciphering the code of Old English Money that seems to …

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Hammer Bites: John Gilling 6:02

6M ago6:02

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Hammer bites. Bite size Hammers. Join us as we introduce smaller standalone pieces of the Hammer puzzle. Rewound, repackaged, replayed, re-hammered and fresh from the vault! For our first Hammer bite, we've gone back to ground zero with a hero that's become even more of a presence recently. John Gilling. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental m…

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The Devil Ship Pirates 1:33:00

6M ago1:33:00

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After 1964's The Devil Ship Pirates, Hammer bade farewell to the whole piracy idea in the wake of a 400 ton disaster, but what about the film itself? The public certainly lapped it up, but what about the motley crew of The House Of Hammer? Hear all about that, Don Banks, ship bits and a bit of a ship here... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incident…

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The Evil of Frankenstein 1:27:21

6M ago1:27:21

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Cushing is back! The creature is back! But, how does this compare to the two previous times Hammer studios have attempted this? More importantly, do the lads manage to pronounce the name correctly? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more…

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Nightmare 1:43:25

7M ago1:43:25

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It's more monochrome madness as Freddie Francis returns to direct another of Jimmy Sangster's thrillers and guess what? It's even more gaslighting. But this time, there's a twist! It seems to be all about bad weather and bad dreams so the lads decide to raid Philip's Negroni stash in an attempt to brighten things up. This may or may not have been a…

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Flogging a Dead Horse - Volume Three 51:19

7M ago51:19

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Happy Easter! What better way to make Jesus happy, than talking about horror films? Thank you, once again, for your continued listenership...is that a word? https.//376miles.substack.comBy The Gaff Network

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Kiss Of the Vampire 1:41:25

7M ago1:41:25

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(00:00:00) Introduction & Plot Synopsis (00:07:25) The Round Table (01:20:13) Masked Balls (01:27:42) Vampire Rules OK? (01:34:33) Top 5 Rubber Bats! In this episode, the lads happen across a couple of newlyweds stranded in deepest, darkest Hammerland at the turn of the century and the AA can't help them there. Maybe the inhabitants at the castle o…

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Paranoiac 1:38:50

8M ago1:38:50

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Adam welcomes you to to the house, but you'll have to let yourself in as he fiddles around with his organ. Elsewhere, the writer talks about a writer, the musician talks about a musician and the smoker gets lost up a chimney... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the link…

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Cash on Demand 1:31:05

8M ago1:31:05

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We get to spend time in a vault? With just Peter Cushing and Andre Morell? Yes, please! Let's spread a little Christmas 'cheer'...in March. This is high up the list for most Hammer fans, but are we most Hammer fans? You'll have to listen to find out. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Ric…

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Flogging a Dead Horse - Volume Two 1:11:09

8M ago1:11:09

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Finally, I hear you say! Or is that the voices in my head? Sincere apologies for the gap between episodes, but it is here now, so stop whining! Yes, another collection of YOUR best bits of the show. Thank you, again, for all you wonderful support over the years. Foxy Stoat! https.//376miles.substack.com…

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The Scarlet Blade 1:05:51

9M ago1:05:51

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Philip's here to take you back to reminisce about the fun times that were had during the English Civil War whilst Cev digs out Adam's school homework as a refresher course at what happened for the uninitiated. Meanwhile Smokey goes pop, folk and spooky down the pub... “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Mo…

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Maniac 1:29:32

9M ago1:29:32

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In a 1963 thriller that takes in rape, murder, asbestos and France, you'll probably not be so surprised that the lads focus on welding and not much more. This is normally the bit where there's a look ahead to what's on the way, but it's just welding. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Ric…