Best Tony Hancock Podcasts (2025)

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Darren Anderton (QK Reloaded) 1:10:35

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Euro 96 semi final post-hitter, Darren Anderton. This episode was first broadcast on 25th September 2017.…

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Frank Skinner (QK Reloaded) 1:17:54

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... West Brom's own, Frank Skinner. This episode was first broadcast on the 18th September 2017. ---- We’re b…

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The first QK 90s football quiz (QK Reloaded) 1:06:04

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... The first ever traditional end-of-series quiz! This episode was first broadcast on 23rd May 2017. -------…

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Iain Dowie (QK Reloaded) 55:42

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Footballer and rocket scientist, Iain Dowie. This episode was first broadcast on 15th May 2017. ------ Th…

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Matt Forde on 90's Nottingham Forest (QK Reloaded) 1:01:05

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Our very own Matt Forde talking about Forest's glorious and inglorious 90s. This episode was first broadc…

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The Managers - with Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis! 14:20

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Chris has landed an exciting new gig - and this time, he's teaming up with managerial heavyweights Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis! Introducing The Managers - a brand-new weekly show that takes you inside the dugout like never before. Because let’s face it: only a football manager truly knows what it’s like to be one. Each week, Mick and Tony bring th…

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Ivo Graham on Steve Bruce's 'Striker' (QK Reloaded) 1:06:23

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Our first look into the Barnesverse alongside Ivo Graham. This episode was first published on the 2nd May…

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37: The Graduate: "There was so little going for it ahead of its release!" 34:08

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After breaking through on Broadway and earning early success with theatre, director Mike Nichols was looking to move to feature films. The second movie he made - and at one stage it was going to be the first - was The Graduate, and over 50 years later, it's enjoying a 4K remaster and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release. For this latest episode of STUDIOCAN…

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Nish Kumar watches Premier Passions (QK Reloaded) 1:07:55

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Man Utd sufferer Nish Kumar watching Peter Reid's mighty Sunderland in Premier Passions. This episode was…

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Tom Craine discusses 'The Impossible Job' (QK Reloaded) 1:06:35

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... QK legend Tom Craine reviewing an all-time great football documentary; The Impossible Job. This episode w…

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Ian Pearce (QK Reloaded) 1:00:42

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Premier League winner Ian Pearce. This episode was first broadcast on 18th April 2017. -- Premier League …

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Jim Rosenthal (QK Reloaded) 58:07

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... ITV heart-throb, Jim Rosenthal. This episode was first broadcast on 10th April 2017. ----- ITV in the 90s…

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LBHY: Luton: Trouble At The Top with Tom Craine 34:56

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For this episode, we are joined by Oh What A Time’s Tom Craine to review one of the all time great 00’s football documentaries - Trouble At The Top: Luton Kicks Off. We look back at John Gurney’s infamous 55-day spell as Luton chairman, including one of the craziest managerial appointment processes of the decade: MANAGER IDOL! And that’s only the b…

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Miles Jacobson OBE on Championship and Football Manager (QK Reloaded) 1:02:17

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK, every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... FM's head honcho, Watford's own, Miles Jacobson OBE. This episode was first published 27th March 2017. --…

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Paul Merson (QK Reloaded) 1:02:36

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK every Tuesday and Thursday. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Arch-Gooner and Soccer Saturday's finest, Paul Merson. This episode was first released on 20th March 2017.…

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Elis James (QK Reloaded) 1:02:23

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Welsh heart-throb and Oh What A Time podcaster Elis James, S01E02. First broadcast on March 6th 2017. -------- Bobby Gould's tenure a…

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Matthew Le Tissier (QK Reloaded) 1:03:24

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In an effort to become podcasting's version of UK Gold, we're spinning it back and replaying the glory days of QK. This is: QK Reloaded. We'll be playing through our original episodes in release order. And this is... Our first episode: Matt Le Tissier S01E01. First broadcast on 23rd Feb 2017. --------- Our guest this week is, in Josh's opinion, the…

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LBHY: Big Ron Manager: Episode One with Ivo Graham 34:32

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So here we go! It’s episode one of the Big Ron Manager watchalong with comedian Ivo Graham. Yes, you heard right, Ivo is moving from Steve Bruce’s literary masterclass to Big Ron’s attempt at a media relaunch at League Two Peterborough United. We get our first sighting of young managerial buck Steve Bleasdale and it doesn’t disappoint… we’re talkin…

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36: Akira Kurosawa's Ran at 40, plus a special appearance from Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tom Hiddleston 40:27

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An absolutely packed episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents here, as we celebrate a birthday, and bring in a couple of bonus guests! The first order of business is Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, Ran, which is celebrating its 40th birthday. Regular host Simon Brew is joined by The Guardian film writer Andrew Pulver to talk about the film, and the influence …

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Robert Ross on Hancock & Sellers 2:12:36

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In this Summer Special, the three amigos are delighted to welcome comedy historian Robert Ross, following the publication of his book 'Best Sellers – Peter Sellers A Life in Comedy', to chat about all things Peter Sellers and his close connection with Tony Hancock. In particular, we look at the films Orders are Orders and The Wrong Box and the Hanc…

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35: “My attitude was I wanted it to be honest” | Francis Ford Coppola, and Hearts Of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse 40:14

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A very special episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, as multi-Oscar-winning filmmaking legend Francis Ford Coppola spends some time with us. He's talking about the new restoration of Hearts Of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, the newly-remastered documentary film charting the making of Apocalypse Now. Francis talks candidly about the film, and how El…

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34: "Drawings do not pretend. Drawings do not lie." - Oscar-winner Michel Hazanavicius on moving to animation 27:32

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Academy Award-winning director Michel Hazanavicius joins regular host Simon Brew for a special episode of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast. After winning Oscar for The Artist, Michel spent many years realising the extraordinary The Most Precious Of Cargoes. He tells Simon about the challenge of making the film, and what animation afforded him that …

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QKWHS: Correspondence Special - EP2 48:55

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The second of two correspondence specials - we get through more of the amazing emails and messages we receive from you dear listeners including an incredible email about the 90's Spurs pre match meal requests... Lasagne and Cornflakes combo anyone? Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh…

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QKWHS: Correspondence Special - EP1 48:47

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The first of two correspondence specials, we get through some of the amazing emails and messages we receive from you dear listeners - because let's face it what could be more thrilling than finding out Han Segers was a Lego enthusiast? The answer....is nothing... Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Than…

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QKWHS: Festive Football Special 50:09

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This ep we've got a 90's Festive Football Special where we discuss everything from Boxing Day and New Years fixtures, 90's Football Christmas presents, Club Christmas parties (the good, bad, and ugly) the unrivalled joy of getting the latest football game and / or console for Christmas in the 90's and much, much more.... Enjoy! Have a great new yea…

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The Poison Pen Letters 1:38:45

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In the last podcast for this series, we look at the final television episode of Hancock’s Half Hour: The Poison Pen Letters. The gang of three look at the poignancy of this episode, being the final one with Tony and Sid, consider the brilliant supporting cast and, debate in detail, how froate should really be spelt. The team discuss how good the li…

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QKWHS Live at The Lowry with Justin Moorhouse (Jan 2022) 1:03:22

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We've got a very special episode exclusive to QK Fan Club members only. The Quickly Kevin Live show from The Lowry in Salford where we were joined by comedian, actor and Manchester United fan Justin Moorhouse for a brilliant night of niche 90's based fun. **Trigger warning: the consumption of food way past sell by date takes place in this episode**…

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QKWHS: The Chris Scull Clip Show Special 54:15

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QKWHS - The Chris Scull Clip Show Special Yes, it's the C.S.C.S.S... One of this months bonus episodes is a Chris Scull clip special - yes Mr West Ham himself has selected his favourite football (and beyond) clips from the archives for us to dissect and discuss. Featuring Keegan on Superstars, a 13 year old Michael Carrick, and some classic Harry R…

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QKWHS: 90's Football Fall-Outs 47:40

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This episode we take a deep dive into some iconic 90's Football Fall-Outs. We've got Houllier vs Ginola. Fergie vs Keegan. And Andy Cole vs Teddy Sheringham. We loved peeling away the layers and getting to the bottom of the animosity of stories we were familiar with but didn't fully know the catalyst (and repercussions) in all their petty, exquisit…

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QKWHS: Gazzetta Football Italia Special 1:03:16

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Gazzetta Football Italia Special - This episode we take a nostalgic deep dive and look back at arguably the most iconic football show of the 90's. James Richardson in sun light Italian piazza's sharing transfer gossip and team news from the biggest league in the world whilst enjoying ice cream. World class players taking part in hilariously bizarre…

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The Chef That Died of Shame 1:35:54

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In this podcast we look at the radio episode The Chef That Died of Shame from the second radio series. The team consider how much of a departure from the usual format this episode represents, look at how, with hindsight, the episode can be seen as a reflection of Tony’s own life story and discuss the recurring character of Higgins in Hancock’s Half…

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33: “This wasn’t Oppenheimer. This was something else” – revisiting The Dam Busters, 70 years on 33:46

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A British war movie classic comes into focus in the latest episode of the STUDIOCANAL Presents podcast, as The Dam Busters celebrates its 70th birthday. Host Simon Brew is joined by Dr Matthew Sweet as the pair chat about the film, drawing parallels with work as far and wide as Apocalypse Now, Star Wars, Dunkirk and even a dab of Top Gun Maverick. …

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QKWHS: Sam Allardyce 1:12:04

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This ep is a fascinating chat with the England manager with the best ever win record (100%) and a legend of the game after rising up through the ranks of football management in the 90's from lower league to the Premier League to create a brilliant Bolton Wanderers team - it's our pleasure to welcome to QK Towers, Sam Allardyce. We also discuss his …

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 12) 55:19

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All good things must end... The last ever chapter in the Barnes trilogy. Our last ever record together. Will Steffa Barnes go out with a bang, or a whimper?... Only one way to find out!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for going on this amazing journey with us, it's been such a joy to share this books with you. And thanks for the continued …

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Around The World in Eighty Days 1:23:25

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In this podcast, we look at the episode Around the World in Eighty Days from the fifth radio series The episode, which was lost for many years, is a brilliant parody of Jules Verne’s 1872 novel. The gang of three consider how the show encapsulates the atmosphere of 1950s Britain in the middle of the Cold War, discuss Kenneth Williams’s incredible n…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 11) 41:55

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The penultimate chapter in the Barnes trilogy. Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 10) 58:56

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 10) This chapter is arguably the double A-side of the Defender novel. Featuring a handful of iconic moments and quotes... Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin…

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The Wild Man of The Woods 1:28:53

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In the first of our new series of podcasts, we look at the radio episode The Wild Man of the Woods from the fourth radio series. The episode, which was released on Hancock’s first LP This is Hancock, is considered by the Team as one of best of the radio episodes. The gang look at the number of roles played by Kenneth Williams, discuss the great per…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 9) 51:00

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 9) Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 8) 44:21

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One of the best chapters? Or a turgid slog? It's hard to know any more! What we do know is Steve is in Brazil. The scent of Cabral is in the air and he's determined to find him (and have too many glasses of orange juice along the way) Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Mi…

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32: Over 40 films in 15 years: the work of Rainer Werner Fassbinder 32:01

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Few filmmakers can ever match the output of the late Rainer Werner Fassbinder, a German filmmaker who died at the age of just 37, with several lifetimes of work to his name. He's in the spotlight in this episode of STUDIOCANAL Presents, with two movies in particular - In A Year Of 13 Moons and Lola - going under our microscope. Regular host Simon B…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 7) 53:23

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 7) One million bucks or Cabral gets it.... will Steve find the money in time? Only one way to find out! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twitter: @quicklykevin Instagram: quicklykevin …

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 6) 45:38

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Cabral's kidnappers are giving Steve the runaround, but will it make him crazy like a fox? Only one way to find out... Chapter 6 is here and primed for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the show without you. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael xxx Fan Club: www.anotherslice.com/quicklykevin Twit…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 5) 43:10

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Just exactly what amount of time is the correct amount of time for a sandwich and snack buffett to arrive when summoned by a titan of industry? And should you ever daub or go 'full wolf'? There's a strong chance, just like Peter Penrice, we'll be left waiting to know the answers... Thanks for the continued support we genuinely couldn't make the sho…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 4) 53:21

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 4) The mystery of missing centre back Cabral gains some new traction, Sir Lawrence enjoys a brandy and ginger the proper way, and Steve makes plans to meet with Peter Penrice down the local.... enjoy! Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 3) 41:40

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 3) Joining us for a return to the Barnes-iverse is of course Ivo Graham and Matt Forde, as the hunt for Cabral and his reasons for going MIA start to reveal themselves in chapter 3. Thanks, Chris, Josh and Michael Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 2) 49:11

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 2) Chapter 2 of Defender sees Steve navigate a tricky press conference and the nations media descend on Leddersford to speculate on the whereabouts of Cabral. But how will manager Barnes handle the white heat of the newsroom and newsmen and conspicuously name-less news women? Find out inside... Joining us as eve…

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 1) 50:30

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'Defender' - by Steve Bruce (Chapter 1) The third book is here, is it as brilliantly bad as we remember? Will Steve manage to locate missing centre back Cabral whilst staying on course for promotion? Did all three books take place in one season?! We don't know, but we'll do our best to find out. It all starts now... Joining us as ever is literary e…

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Nick Hancock's Football Nightmares 51:45

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QKWHS: Nick Hancock's Football Nightmares In this episode we watch and dissect one of the great cultural artefacts of the 90's - the VHS compilation video. In this case one of the two titans of the genre (alongside Danny Baker's Own Goals and Gaffs) we watch and review 'Nick Hancock's Football Nightmares'. Many of you will already be familiar with …

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31: "One of the best British comedies ever made" | Paul Merton, and the cinema of Tony Hancock 34:48

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Welcome to the brand new season of STUDIOCANAL Presents, kicking off in style as Paul Merton joins regular host Simon Brew to talk about comedy legend Tony Hancock. In particular, two films that Hancock made at a pivotal point in his career: 1961's The Rebel and 1963's The Punch & Judy Man, both arriving on STUDIOCANAL's Vintage Classics DVD and Bl…