最佳Fawlty播客 (2024)

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Ep 22: 'Fawlty Towers: The Germans' from 1975: Torquay, we have a MAJOR problem! 44:09

5d ago44:09

44:09

Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, we cast our gaze on the classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers, and focus on an episode from 1975 called 'The Germans'. Controversial in recent years for its use of racist language, this episode…

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Phoenix Nights (Part 1) 53:04

2d ago53:04

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Part 1 of our take on Phoenix Nights, a personal favourite for both of us so prepare yourself for some nostalgia and laughter but also we try and take an in-depth and completely speculative look at the psychology of Peter Kay.由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Desmond's (Part 2) 50:17

9d ago50:17

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Part 2 of our look at Desmond's and this week we get up close and personal with the writer and creator Trix Worrell and of course we take a look at the (lesser) sequel/spin-off, Porkpie.由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Ep 21: 'An American Werewolf In London' from 1981. Nurses, Curses and Piccadilly Circus!!! 49:04

12d ago49:04

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, in celebration of Halloween, we cast our gaze on the classic film An American Werewolf In London. From the Yorkshire Moors to Piccadilly Circus, this film caused a stir upon its release in 198…

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Desmond's (Part 1) 51:43

16d ago51:43

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Desmond's was the culmination of a big push in the 80s (mostly by Channel 4) to have wider cultural and racial representation on TV. But this was no box ticking exercise; at its heart it is a down-the-line family sitcom but it does it oh so well.Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe, Rom John Holder; these were performers at the top of their game captured i…

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Ep 20: 'Absolutely Fabulous' from 1994. Champers alright for you, Pats? 42:42

19d ago42:42

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Crack open the Bolly! It's our 20th episode!! Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, we cast our gaze on the PR and fashion world inhabited by the icons Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, from the classic BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous…

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Whoops Apocalypse (Part 2) 47:50

23d ago47:50

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Part 2 of our look at Whoops Apocalypse takes us to the White House and the Kremlin and we also take a look at the film version of the same idea (but it's not a spin-off). We also take a closer look at Richard Griffiths and find out he's not quite what we expected.由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Ep 19: 'Threads' TV movie from 1984. Sheffield, shelters and nuclear winters. 39:01

26d ago39:01

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we struggle to find anything uplifting to say about the TV film 'Threads' from 1984. Although, considering its subject matter is nuclear armageddon, we'd challenge anyone to put a positive slan…

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Whoops Apocalypse (Part 1) 50:21

1M ago50:21

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Today we go back to the eighties and Cold War paranoia with the relatively obscure Whoops Apocalypse. More interesting for its position in the history of comedy than for its actual content, could this show be the glue between the sixties satire boom and the alternative comedy of the eighties?由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Ep 18: 'Heartstopper" Teen Drama from 2024. The Kids are Alright! 40:03

1M ago40:03

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we unite once again in the penthouse boardroom of PG Towers. We come bang up to date to cast our gaze over the latest series of Netflix coming of age teen drama Heartstopper. How has LGBTQIA+ r…

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Keeping Up Appearances (Part 2) 50:29

1M ago50:29

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Part 2 of our look at Keeping Up Appearances and we do our best not to be too negative!由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Ep 17: 'Love Island' Smash Hit Reality Show from 2022. Innocent Love Story or Cynical Manipulation? 34:29

1M ago34:29

34:29

Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over the smash hit reality TV series 'Love Island' from 2022. Watch as the love stories of the villa unfold week by week. Watch as the line of what's real and what's being mani…

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Keeping Up Appearances (Part 1) 53:15

1M ago53:15

53:15

Maybe it's just our age but it feels like Keeping Up Appearances was almost ever present when we were growing up. But how does it hold up in the cold light of day? Could it be a timeless classic or is Hyacinth Bucket a true britcom villain?由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Ep 16: "Steptoe and Son" TV Comedy from 1972. Rag and Bone and Nostalgia Porn. 42:23

2M ago42:23

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over the phenomenon of nostalgia posts on social media. Who exactly wants us to think that the past was so wonderful compared to now? And why? In Steptoe and and Son, a sitcom …

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Ep 15: 'Love Actually' from 2003. Romantic Loveliness or Misogynistic Mess? 56:05

2M ago56:05

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we break out the mince pies and sherry to watch the British Christmas movie 'Love Actually' from 2003. A word of warning! If this film fills you with festive cheer, prepare to have your nostalg…

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Ep 14: 'The Terminator' Film from 1984. Mullets, Guns and Arnie's Bum! 46:37

2M ago46:37

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This episode we cast our gaze over 1984's 'The Terminator'. What is hypermasculinity and why was it so prevalent in the 80's? Can a mullet ever look good on a woman? Can the machines really take over? Re…

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Ep 13: 'The Golden Girls' Sitcom from 1987. Sicily, Sin and St Olaf. 1:07:51

2M ago1:07:51

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. For the first time in weeks, Lee and Dave are thrust together in the same room!!! Add raging hangovers and a bottle of medicinal champagne and light the blue touch paper! Join us for our robust explorati…

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Ep 12: The 'Fat Slags' Movie from 2004. Sex, Vice and Ginger Spice. 46:41

3M ago46:41

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we watch the 2004 British film 'Fat Slags'. Universally panned by critics and a flop at the box office, Dave and Dr Lee dig deep to find a redeeming feature. Do we succeed? Also, we deep dive D…

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Ep 11: "Ghostwatch" BBC TV Drama from 1992. Parky, Pipes and Brown Pants! 51:53

3M ago51:53

51:53

Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we watch the supernatural BBC 1 drama 'Ghostwatch' from 1992. Find out why it had the nation in uproar and jammed the BBC switchboard. Just who is Pipes? And dare you enter the Glory Hole? Sadl…

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Ep 10: "Pretty Woman" from 1990. Big Mistake, Huge!! 42:27

3M ago42:27

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we watch the 1990 movie "Pretty Woman" starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. Romantic fairy tale or a huge bucket of problematic misogyny? Let's discuss. Also, Lee's big night out in Soho an…

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Ep 9: "Men Behaving Badly" TV Comedy from 1994. Lads Lads Lads!!! 36:14

3M ago36:14

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we watch an episode of popular UK sitcom 'Men Behaving Badly." from 1994. Just what was Lad Culture and what was it reacting against? Was it all just an advertisers wet dream? Also, Lee's pigeo…

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Ep 8: "Carry On Girls" from 1973. Man In A Frock, Bikini Wrestlers and Itching Powder. 42:04

4M ago42:04

42:04

Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we delve into the world of 'Carry On' films with Carry On Girls from 1973. Harmless saucy fun? Feminist classic? Hmmm...... Where can we buy a swanee whistle? Also, just where did Bananarama fi…

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Ep 7: 'Justify My Love' Madonna's Video from 1990. I Wanna Kiss You In Paris. 34:54

4M ago34:54

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast the Problematic lens over Madonna's 1990 music video for Justify My Love. Madonna caused another commotion with the release of this video. But looking back on it, did it really warrant …

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Ep 6: 'Man About The House' TV Sitcom from 1973. There's A Strange Man In Our Bath! 34:56

4M ago34:56

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast the Problematic lens over 'Man About The House', a UK sitcom from 1973. Jo and Chrissie find a strange man in their bath. But can he cook? And a new queen is crowned! All bow to Yootha …

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Ep 5: 'Bullseye' UK Gameshow from 1988. Nothing In This Game For Two in A Bed! 43:07

4M ago43:07

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we take a deep dive into Bullseye, a popular UK TV gameshow from the 80's and 90's. Jim Bowen, Tony Green, Bully's Prize Board! It's all here. Problematic? You bet! Watch the Episode of Bullsey…

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Ep 4: 'Victim' The British Film Thriller from 1961. Brave and Heartbreaking. 41:18

5M ago41:18

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. In this episode we watch the British film 'Victim' from 1961. A classic starring Dirk Bogarde and Sylvia Syms, it was considered the first British film to portray homosexuality in a sympathetic light. Cl…

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Ep 3: 'Allo Allo!" British Comedy from 1982. Gaslighting Edith! 30:49

5M ago30:49

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. In this episode we watch the pilot episode of Allo Allo! Saucy farce, British airmen, the alluring Michelle of the French resistance. Is War ever funny? When did 'gaslighting' become a dirty word? It's a…

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Ep 2: '40 Minutes: Page 3 Girls' Documentary from 1985. In Love With Sharon J! 52:59

5M ago52:59

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This episode explores the Page 3 phenomenon by watching the BBC Documentary ’40 Minutes: Page 3 Girls’ from 1985. Harmless titillation? Misogynistic exploitation? Let’s discuss. Plus: Why is Lee bitter abo…

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Ep 1: 'What Not To Wear' and other 00's Makeover Shows from 2003.Boundaries Anyone? 46:34

5M ago46:34

46:34

Join Lee and Dave, on their maiden voyage, for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This episodes subject: '00's Makeover Shows, where we focus on the year 2003. Click here to watch the Episode of "What Not To Wear" Follow us on X and Instagram @podcastgaze And if…

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Fawlty Towers - The Play (a review) 19:19

6M ago19:19

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Allen went to the opening night of the brand new West End show Fawlty Towers - The Play and gives us his totally objective review. Is it going to be the sitcom successor to the Only Fools and Horses Musical and take theatreland by storm? Or is it a lazy cash grab from John Cleese?由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Red Dwarf USA 27:03

9M ago27:03

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We recently looked at the peak years of Red Dwarf, a show that was so good that even the Americans had a go at it. There were two attempts (more like one and a half) at pilots for a US series and footage has unofficially leaked out. So let's have a look at them!由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Yes Minister (Guesting on Modern British History Podcast) 43:49

9M ago43:49

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In this bonus episode, Gareth is a guest on The Modern British History Podcast. Harry White is the host and he generally looks at the modern (post war) British political scene. In this episode, he invited Gareth on to discuss the eighties sitcom Yes Minister and they discuss how it caricatures the civil service of the time. And have things changed …

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Rising Damp - Christmas Special 42:33

11M ago42:33

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It's christmas! Time for cheer and good will to all men (or women). Unless you're Rigsby, in which case it's time to be a miserable git as always. But will he ruin the day for everyone else?We look at the Rising Damp christmas special from 1975 and see how it measures up to our own miserable christmas experiences.…

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Please Sir! (film) 56:01

11M ago56:01

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In 1971, the TV sitcom Please Sir! got itself a big screen spin off. We're joined by Sol Harris of Diminishing Returns Podcast to see if it makes the transition smoothly, despite a change in cast member and a distinct lack of Potter.由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Fleabag - Live Show 30:46

11M ago30:46

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Fleabag, the iconic series that defined a generation, was based on a theatrical one-person show that Phoebe Waller-Bridge wrote and performed a few years before the TV people got involved. In 2019, she did that show again for the benefit of an audience (and cameras) as part of the National Theatre Live project.We watched it! And then inevitably com…

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Fleabag (Part 2) 42:15

12M ago42:15

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It's part 2 of our discussion on (probably not really a sitcom) Fleabag, in which we continue to dissect in excruciating detail Phoebe Waller-Bridge's iconic series and then the rest of her career as well.由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Fleabag (Part 1) 47:12

12M ago47:12

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British Sitcom History takes on its most modern show yet as we travel all the way back to 2016 to look at the generation defining Fleabag.Phoebe Waller-Bridge got the Guardianistas chattering with her frank portrayal of a woman dealing with grief and loneliness but how does it stand up when looked at by two slightly chippy middle aged men from York…

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Red Dwarf - The Peak Years (Part 2) 49:47

12M ago49:47

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We're back for part 2 of our look at the peak years of Red Dwarf. We're making a close inspection of The Inquisitor and having a peruse of the other work that the boys from the Dwarf did in the 90s. Spoiler - they're all crap.由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Red Dwarf - The Peak Years (Part 1) 48:07

1y ago48:07

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We're back in deep space for our second visit to the Jupiter Mining Corp vessel Red Dwarf. The computer's different and now there's an android doing the ironing; what's all that about?We take a look at the significant changes that turned Red Dwarf from a quirky space based sitcom into a sci-fi cult classic.…

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Chance in a Million (Part 2) 45:38

1y ago45:38

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For part 2 of our review of Chance in a Million, we get stuck into an episode and take a closer look at the sitcom history of Brenda Blethyn. We also try and get into the minds of the writers to see where they get their crazy ideas.由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Chance in a Million (Part 1) 48:04

1y ago48:04

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Chance in a Million is an early channel 4 sitcom that is today mostly only remembered for the central performance of Simon Callow. Allen says it's idiosyncratic, Gareth says it's a load of old toss. Is there anything to be said for revisiting this bizarre eighties show?由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Game On (Part 2) 42:08

1y ago42:08

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Part 2 of our look at Game on and we continue our analysis of a specific episode and take a look at how the show changed over the three series. And we even have time to do a sidebar on Hat Trick Productions, who have brought us several legendary sitcoms.由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Game On (Part 1) 40:44

1y ago40:44

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It's always more distressing when we delve into the nineties as we have to address what we were up to at the time. This week, we look at Game On, the cult success that plays into the lad culture that was so prevalent at the time.Will it live up to our memories of it and how similar was it to Gareth's mid-nineties London life?…

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Please Sir! (Part 2) 54:22

1y ago54:22

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It's part 2 of our look at old school favourite Please Sir!This week, we finish looking at the episode and look at the legacy of the show, which actually split into two sitcoms when the original kids left. We also take a look at what became of the kids from Fenn Street in their later careers.由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Please Sir! (Part 1) 52:39

1y ago52:39

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Today we're going old school. All the way back to 1969 for LWT's Please Sir!Set in a London comprehensive and featuring the roughest bunch of fifteen year olds you've ever seen, has time and cancel culture caught up with the show yet?由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Hi-de-Hi! (Part 2) 53:58

1y ago53:58

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In part 2 of our review of Hi-de-Hi!, we have a look at some of the supporting actors, consider the changes that came in the later series, and ask the usual question of, "is it healthy to watch 60 episodes of a show in three weeks?"由British Sitcom History Podcast

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Hi-de-Hi! (Part 1) 51:01

1y ago51:01

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Our new series starts with eighties classic Hi-de-Hi!, which means we finally get to deal with Jimmy Perry and David Croft. We also look at the principal actors, including Su Pollard and Ruth Madoc.由British Sitcom History Podcast

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New Series Updates, 4k & Anime : Squirrels & Robots (Foamy The Squirrel) 10:49

1+ y ago10:49

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Foamy & the gang talk about the new 'bits' series and give some more details on it, discuss some 4k stuff & anime! :)Thanks to everyone for all the support this week : )illwillpress.comAll the Links, 1 spot: https://wlo.link/@illwillpress Help Out if ya can (I'm literally a 1 person here) :PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jimathersPayPal : https://…

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S2E30 - Did We Win? (Finale) 2:10:53

1+ y ago2:10:53

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The final fight, the fate of the world on the line. Can the party stand up to the ultimate evil, or succumb to it? Join us every Tuesday at 9PM EST on Twitch.tv/misfitrolls to watch the podcast live. Follow our adventurers on social media at https://linktr.ee/Misfitrolls Music provided by Between the Enemy https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LXAMqdKyd…

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Summer of Gaming Negativity : Squirrels & Robots Ep 161 (Foamy The Squirrel) 12:52

1+ y ago12:52

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Foamy & the gang cover some selective titles from the multitude of game reveals the last 2 weeks and discuss gaming news just being negative about everything Thanks to everyone for the support! (If i missed a thing, sorry :( Been working myself 24/7) illwillpress.com All the Links, 1 spot: https://wlo.link/@illwillpress (Support if you can, I'm jus…

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