Retrospection

In this episode we're taking a shot at the American TV series the A-Team, which ran from 1983 to 1987. Along the way we discover Colin's trigger word, that Onions of Acting would be his autobiography, and that Paul is strong to the beer and has a whole sordid history of despicable behaviour with Action Men. Intro and outro music by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter. 

In this episode we warp out to the far reaches of the universe with Star Trek V: The Final Frontier from 1989. Along the way we unfortunately find out how Paul thinks the Enterprise is sexy, discover his fetish for catwomen and Colin does the Sybok shuffle. So join us on this epic journey. Intro music From STV by Jerry Goldsmith, and outro from STV, The Moon's a Window to Heaven performed by Hiroshima.  

In this episode we aim our sights on Bond, James Bond.... sort of. It's the unofficial Bond though with Never Say Never Again from 1983. Along the way Colin reveals who is really behind the genius of Sean Connery, Paul discusses his favorite pies, and occasionally they both talk about the film. Intro music is the Never Say Never Again theme by Michael Legrand and sung by Lani Hall, and the outro is the alternative theme sung by Phyllis Hyman.

In this episode we take an arresting look at the classic American cop show CHiPs from 1977. Along the way we enjoy some wacky zooms, ponder the dangers of squash, and Colin wonders if Paul even watched the show before recording. Join us as we get funky with the disco beats of Alan Silvestri's soundtrack and keep the "tack in the black" (email us if you have any idea what that means). 

In this episode we're staking out Dracula A.D. 1972 from 1972. It's Hammer time as Johnny Alucard raises Count Dracula from the dead in London, and the Count goes after the descendants of Van Helsing. Along the way Paul pierces marshmelons with a sporkle, Colin wonders why ITV never did Audience with the Devil and we wonder if Johnny Alucard is the Frank Spencer of horror. Intro music by Michael Vickers and outro by Stoneground.  

In this episode we take a look at Battlestar Galactica's short lived offspring, Galactica 1980. Along the way we discover some confusing rules on invisibility, wish we had Commander Adama's anti-aging cream, and wonder if social services needs to step in and free Dr. Zee. Intro and outro music by Stu Phillips.

In this episode we swoop through the air, not with Superman, but with his cousin, Supergirl from 1984. Along the way we ponder when does a Supergirl become a Superwoman? Can a failed witch and a bumbling warlock really be decent villains? And we argue about how Super People change out of their disguises. Music by Jerry Goldsmith

This Episode - We join the perils of Moonbase Alpha as they find themselves spiraling out of Earth's orbit in Sylvia and Gerry Anderson's, Space 1999 (1975-77). Along the way we wonder how they have so much paper on a treeless moon, try to contact a ghostly moustache, get nostalgic about double glazing adverts, and discover Paul's dislike for newscasters in TV and films. Music from Space 1999 by Barry Gray, outro Funko by Irving Martin & Brian Dee.

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In this episode we're taking a look at Flash Gordon from 1980. The campy scifi extravaganza that pits humanity against the merciless Ming. Along the way we discuss the different tone the novelization takes, revel in dodgy effects, and wonder about the acting styles that range from Shakespeare, to Blue Peter. It's two hours of fun, and it rockets by if you're in Mingo mean time. Intro and outro music by Queen

In this episode we get down and dirty with John Wayne's Brannigan (1975) as the ruthless Detective swaps the mean streets of Chicago for the grimy roads of London. This was Wayne's second attempt at a Dirty Harry type film and co-stars Richard Attenborough. Join us as we discuss the Duke himself, our love for 1970s cop films and whether you can cal yourself a professional hitman if you always miss. Intro and outro music from the film by Dominic Frontiere.