"Fred Harris haunted my nightmares!"This time Bob Fischer of the Haunted Generation joins us to talk about subjects such as 'Doctor Who', 'The Box Of Delights', 'The Paper Lads' and that weird feeling of melancholy familiar to those growing u

RTA066 - Episode 66 - 'Dr Snuggles', 'The Waltons' & 'The Mind Of Mr J G Reeder'

Oct 23rd, 2023 1h 43m

Episode 66 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Nick Goodman joining us on the sofa to look at 'Dr Snuggles' and his links with Douglas Adams & John Lloyd.Next, Martin Holmes travels back in time to Jefferson County, Virginia, to spend so

In Conversation - Episode 19 - "I don't like the idea of a looming Jimmy Clitheroe!"

Aug 10th, 2023 59m 33s

"I don't like the idea of a looming Jimmy Clitheroe!"This time Tim Worthington, host of the 'Looks Unfamiliar' podcast joins us for a wide-ranging chat about the worlds of archive TV and the importance of spreading the word about the forgotte

In Conversation - Episode 18 - "I've gone off on tangents with guests about Hylda Baker..."

Jun 18th, 2023 57m 39s

"I've gone off on tangents with guests about Hylda Baker..."This time Tyler Adams the host and producer of 'Goon Pod' joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about growing up in New Zealand discovering the world of UK comedy via such shows as 'Are You B

In Conversation - Episode 17 - "William Hartnell had the longest fingers I'd ever seen!"

May 1st, 2023 57m 44s

"William Hartnell had the longest fingers that I'd ever seen!This time Medusa Cascade joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about life as a YouTuber, reacting to all manner of shows including 'Doctor Who', 'Babylon 5' and 'Sapphire & Steel'. You can

RTA065 - Episode 65 - 'NYPD Blue', 'The Avengers' & 'The Shadow Of The Tower'

Apr 12th, 2023 1h 38m

Episode 65 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin Holmes considering 30 years of 'NYPD Blue'.Paul Chandler welcomes new voice Muffleyontour to the 'Round The Archives' team as they take a look at two black-and-white Emma Peel episode

In Conversation - Episode 16 - "Actually, I really fancy a go on the tape!"

Feb 26th, 2023 1h 1m

"Actually, I really fancy a go on the tape!"Nick Goodman joins us on the sofa to talk about taping on audio and video and his ongoing mission to preserve our personal history.You can watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube chan

In Conversation - Episode 15 - "Why do you wear spaghetti on your head?"

Feb 19th, 2023 58m 29s

"Why do you wear spaghetti on your head?"This time Warren joins us on the sofa for a discussion of the range of 'Doctor Who' videos released during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.You can watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube chan

RTA064 - Episode 64 - 'The Army Game', 'Father Brown', 'Sutherland's Law' & 'Z Cars'

Dec 21st, 2022 1h 50m

Episode 64 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin Holmes visit Hut 29 to take a look at 'The Army Game'.Paul Chandler and his mum Pat talk about the modern incarnation of Father Brown, then Michael Seely takes a trip to BBC Scotland

RTA063 - Episode 63 - 'Redcap', 'Pathfinders', 'Dangerous Davies' & Bernard Cribbins tribute

Sep 27th, 2022 1h 34m

Episode 63 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin Holmes examining an early starring role for John Thaw in 'Redcap'.Michael Seely examines 'Pathfinders In Space' and its sequels, then Warren Cummings takes up the case with 'Dangerous

RTA062 - Episode 62 - Barry Cryer, 'Star Maidens', 'Hitch-Hiker' & Peter Bowles

Jun 27th, 2022 1h 14m

Episode 62 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us pay tribute to the late Barry Cryer.Michael Seely returns to discuss 'Star Maidens', then Paul & Nick talk about 'The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy'.Finally, Andrew and Lisa remembe

RTA061 - Episode 61 - 'The Adventure Game', 'Treasure Hunt' & 'The Masterspy'

Mar 14th, 2022 1h 10m

Episode 61 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us turning the spotlight onto three unusual gameshows.First, Paul and Toppie discuss 'The Adventure Game' and 'Treasure Hunt' from both a UK and US perspective.And to finish, Lisa & Andrew

RTA060 - Episode 60 - 'Maigret', 'The Avengers', 'Lost In Space' & 'Sergeant Cork'

Dec 12th, 2021 1h 44m

Episode 60 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast takes a look at the television landscape of the 1960s as we spend some time with 'Maigret' who investigates a 'Murder In Montmarte'.Martin takes a look at the early days of 'The Avengers' then Pa

RTA059 - Episode 59 - 'Cosmos', 'Circle Of Fear', 'Fantasy Island' & 'Time Team'

May 23rd, 2021 1h 49m

Episode 59 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin taking a personal voyage through Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos'.Warren clocks on for a 'Graveyard Shift', part of the series 'Circle Of Fear', then Paul & Toppie embark on the plane to 'Fantas

RTA058 - Episode 58 - 'Last Of The Summer Wine', 'Kolchak', 'Shoestring' & 'Dial 999'

Mar 23rd, 2021 1h 54m

Episode 58 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees the Summer Winos discussing their new book about the early days of 'Last Of The Summer Wine'.Warren considers the time that 'Kolchak : The Night Stalker' encountered a werewolf on a cruise s

RTA057 - Episode 57 - 'The Black & Blue Lamp', 'Survivors' & 'David Nixon's Magic Box'

Feb 21st, 2021 1h 45m

Episode 57 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Warren taking a look at the 1988 'ScreenPlay' production 'The Black & Blue Lamp'.Paul and Nick examine Terry Nation's mid 70s series 'Survivors', a show that seems even more relevant today.

RTA056 - Episode 56 - Sherlock Holmes, 'Neighbours' and Worzel Gummidge & Saucy Nancy

Jan 23rd, 2021 1h 26m

Episode 56 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin & Warren teaming up to look at the Basil Rathbone 'Sherlock Holmes' films.We examine 'Neighbours' from a family perspective as Paul is joined by his mum Pat to discuss their memories

RTA055 - Episode 55 - Christmas Specials : 'Play School', 'EBC1', 'Neighbours', 'No Place Like Home'

1 Dec 16th, 2020 1h 47m

Episode 55 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us travel back in time to Christmas Eve 1970 for a festive edition of 'Play School'.Martin shares some memories of Christmas Past, then Ben plugs his new book about the 1990s festive TV sche

RTA054 - Episode 54 - John Abineri, 'I Love Lucy' and 'Robin Of Sherwood'

Nov 25th, 2020 1h 51m

Episode 54 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Andy and Martin from 'The A To Z Of UK TV Drama' podcast telling us that 'A is for Abineri', then Andrew & Lisa follow Herne The Hunter into the forest to encounter the first 'Robin Of Sherwoo

RTA053 - Episode 53 - 'The Avengers', 'Out Of this World', 'Z Cars' and Scary Things!

Oct 24th, 2020 1h 31m

Episode 53 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us paying tribute to Diana Rigg with a look at two episodes of 'The Avengers', namely 'A Touch Of Brimstone' and 'Epic'.Paul tells us of some Scary Things, then Simon and Ken from 'The Exton

In Conversation - Episode 14 - "I threw some spaghetti at Diana Rigg!"

Oct 4th, 2020 1h 3m

"I threw some spaghetti at Diana Rigg!"We catch up with the 'Round The Archives' gang to discuss Diana Rigg and Frank Windsor as well as going through what they've been watching recently.Featuring Warren Cummings, Martin Holmes, Paul Chandl

RTA052 - Episode 52 - 'The Sandbaggers', 'The Kit Curran Radio Show' & 'Armchair Thriller'

Sep 20th, 2020 1h 51m

Episode 52 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin delving into the shady world of spies and 'The Sandbaggers'.We explore the world of local radio with 'The Kit Curran Radio Show' then Martin returns for some brief thoughts on 'Dange

In Conversation - Episode 13 - "Harry Sullivan's waving at me!"

Aug 31st, 2020 1h 4m

"Harry Sullivan's waving at me!"Warren joins us as a Very Special Guest to talk about how sitting on a particular bus seat on a certain day was the first step in an incredible journey into the mysterious worlds of 'Doctor Who' fandom...Feat

RTA051 - Episode 51 - 'Out Of The Unknown', 'Armchair Thriller' & 'Captain Zep'

Aug 16th, 2020 1h 43m

Episode 51 sees us welcome back Simon and Ken from 'The ExtonMoss Experiment' podcast as they take a look at the 'Out Of The Unknown' story 'The Machine Stops'.Martin has the technology to examine in detail the title sequence for 'The Six Mil

The Making Of Round The Archives - An 'RTA In Conversation' Special

Jul 27th, 2020 1h 9m

'The Making Of Round The Archives'To round off the celebrations for the 50th episode of 'Round The Archives', it's confession time as Paul and Martin join us to discuss The Making Of RTA.Featuring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Paul Chandl