The classic Battle of the Planets this week, the perfect mix of flared trousers, panty shots and a musical journey through the 70's. Join us this week as we don't believe they saved the day!

Episode 5: Knightmare

Sep 19th, 2020 50m 37s

We watched the classic Knightmare this week and learned that some fashion is not timeless and some shows are begging for a remake. Treguard Rules!

Episode 36: Dungeons & Dragons

Dec 18th, 2021 1h 3m

We venture in to lands of fantasy this week as we join the Ranger, Cavalier, Acrobat, Magician, Thief and Barbarian in Dungeons & Dragons! We learn that the best place to leave the winch for the drawbridge is outside the castle, the bad guy is

Episode 35: Fraggle Rock

Dec 4th, 2021 56m 25s

Dance your cares away, troubles for another day! We are in Fraggle Rock this week with Mokey, Boober, Wembley, Gobo and Red in this Jim Henson classic (aren't they all though?). We learn that trash can be wise, friends will support you while yo

Episode 34: Conan and the Young Warriors

Nov 13th, 2021 47m 51s

Conan the Barbarian! Conan the Destroyer! Conan the Babysitter! Join us this week for this early '90s re-imagining of the legendary warrior, thief, philanderer and killer as a gentler, kinder, nurturing kind of barbarian. We learn that some mag

Episode 33: Clangers

Oct 30th, 2021 46m 11s

If you whistle like the Clangers do at any British person of a certain age, they will invariable either whistle back at you or say "Soup Dragon!". You can tell this one is old as it was shown before Henry was born! Join us as we travel to a nob

Episode 32: Babar

Oct 16th, 2021 45m 10s

We get to hang out with the king of the elephants this week in a shocking episode, actual deaths occur! In a childrens show! Based on books written in 1931 and broadcast around the world, this is a much beloved franchise that is not without its

Episode 31: Byker Grove

Oct 2nd, 2021 1h 2m

Another staple of British television that launched the acting careers of far too many people as we visit the Byker Grove youth club! We learn that leather jacket wearing boys are bad boys, you're never too young for a side hustle and nobody is

Episode 30: Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons

Sep 18th, 2021 59m 58s

This is the voice of Cereal Viewing. We are going to explain our cunning plan in a slow intimidating voice. Another Gerry Anderson creation this week (Henry was very excited) as we watch Captain Scarlet. Rendered immortal, he must do battle wit

Episode 29: The Littlest Hobo

Sep 4th, 2021 50m 22s

A mysterious dog! Overly trusting park rangers! Vacant vets! We are in 1970s Canada this week for The Littlest Hobo as we learn that the wrong guy got blamed, leaving raw meat on the doorstep is an ok thing to do and park rangers in Canada wer

Episode 28: The Jetsons

Aug 21st, 2021 47m 12s

We can see the year 2062 from the sofa this week! A much beloved classic from Hanna-Barbera Productions, we follow the antics of the Jetsons Family as they deal with the troubles of the future, like pushing buttons and having to do domestic cho

Episode 27: Beverly Hills Teens

Aug 7th, 2021 40m 21s

Welcome to the opulant and over the top world of the Beverly Hills Teens. We learn that greed is good, being spoiled is not a character flaw and obnoxiuosly rich teen role models are just as horny as regular teens. Join us we discover that the

Episode 26: Samurai Pizza Cats

Jul 25th, 2021 45m 34s

Welcome to Little Tokyo and one of the most off the wall, self-referential, wacky pieces of entertainment to have passed in front of the sofa. 4th wall breaks abound as we listen to the crazy cats and see how may 90s references we can catch! Po

Episode 25: Postman Pat

Jul 10th, 2021 48m 24s

Another long running classic as we head to Greendale and join a Postman Pat, a postal worker who possibly has too much time on his hands and surprisingly not the only phallic nose in the area. We take a look at the gentle village that Pat deliv

Episode 24: The Real Ghostbusters

Jun 26th, 2021 45m 3s

Who you going to call? The Real Ghostbusters! The 80s classic that teaches us the people on the streets of New York are more terrifying than the ghosts, Bill Murrey is one of a kind and theme tune still rocks. Ecto-1 rules!

Episode 23: Grange Hill

Jun 12th, 2021 51m 49s

A flashback inducing episode this week as Henry and Jenny are transported back to their school days in this very British, very 70s look at a first day of school. Embracing a more realistic, gritty view of school when compared to other shows, we

Episode 22: Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars

May 29th, 2021 45m 42s

Captain Bucky O'Hare and the crew of the Righteous Indignation fight the evil Toad empire in this short lived 90s space opera based on the comics of the same name. Join us on the sofa this week as we remember that the 90s were way too colourful

Episode 21: Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds

May 15th, 2021 52m 20s

Woof! Classical literature but with dogs! We try and decide why this show was popular and if it really deserves a movie reboot. Join us for bad theme songs, surprisingly non-lethal sword fighting and too many doggy sounds. Yip!

Episode 20.5: X-Men Animated Series Watch Along

May 1st, 2021 33m 8s

We present another Watch Along episode! This week we are watching X-Men, The Animated Series, Season 1 Episode 3. We recommend that you watch along with us, you can find the episode online, just start the episode when we do. Enter Magneto!

Episode 20: The Flower Pot Men

Apr 17th, 2021 46m 26s

1952 here we come! It doesn't get much more retro than this! Possessed plant pots, animate flowers and magical boots help prove that television aimed at children has always been a bit weird! Idealised English suburbia rules!

Episode 19: Ulysses 31

Apr 3rd, 2021 53m 53s

Greek mythology, in space! French writing and Japanese animation, what could go wrong? We zoom to the 31st Century to follow the adventures of Ulysses and his kids as they manage to annoy a pantheon of gods no one has heard from for thousands o

Episode 18: Mary, Mungo and Midge

Mar 20th, 2021 42m 14s

Back to the 60s this week with this often forgotten British classic that has it all, modern architecture, talking animals, tea drinking builders, flute solos and a possibly demon-possessed young girl!

Episode 17: Jem and the Holograms

Mar 6th, 2021 1h 3m

A truly, truly outrageous episode this week as we are tackled in the face by this slice of the 80s. Join us at breakneck speed for multiple costume changes, big hair and unexpected music videos in this cartoon for the kids of the MTV generation

Episode 16: The Tripods

Feb 20th, 2021 1h 2m

We dive in to the British cult classic The Tripods and experience some surprisingly good special effects, some suprisingly bad ones and terrifying alien war machines popping up like Ned Flanders from behind a tree. Post-apolacyptic living never