Fittingly we are back on Breakaway Day - specifically 25 years since we lost the Moon and the 300 brave souls travelling the cosmos on Moonbase Alpha. And today's episode is a cracker - Brian Blessed on an ice planet, Alan being useless once more, formaldehyde ice sets and Valerie Leon's wobbly bits are just some of the highlights. We also start the episode enjoying the alternative theme tune that was used in Japan, and finish talking about the career of the well-mostachioed actor Richard Harding Gardner, who's career highlight after '99 was the kids film Sherlock: Undercover Dog. Will the 2.7 out of 10 it gets on IMDB be an abomination or a miscarriage of justice?

What happens when someone who's never seen classic 70s sci-fi watches it with their other half who's a total geek for it? Will they love it, hate it, or ask for a divorce on the spot? The Mackem (Katie) and the Manc (Colin) from England are watching all 48 episodes and, for you the wonderful listener, we hope there's some humor and fun comments. You can also listen and watch at the same time, or just enjoy the banter. Warning - there's a few rude words! You can email us on [email protected] or find us on socials @mancmakempodcast (mancmakempod on Twitter, damn you character limit)

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