Round The Archives

Episode 23 sees us taking a look at some episodes of Bob Block's 1973 series 'Roberts Robots' and learning never to never treat an overloading ear with a packet of frozen peas...

Martin returns to examine 'Contact', the first episode of 'Kinvig' by Nigel Kneale, where we find out that all the best UFOs run on valves.

We talk about how old 'Doctor Who' is finding a new audience on Twitch and Warren joins us on the sofa to discuss the first episode of 'The Gentle Touch' starring Jill Gascoine.

Episode 22 has Warren joining us on the sofa to discuss 'The Computer Programme' as we remember the home computer revolution of the 1980s.

Paul takes a look at the Sid James sitcom 'Bless This House', while Martin examines Episode One of the 'Doctor Who' story 'The Green Death'.

Finally, Warren makes a rapid return to experience the rather unusual 'Whodunnit?' episode that is 'Future Imperfect'...

(There's also a bit of poetry and even some talk of cookies!)

Episode 21 sees us in a 'Dad's Army' mood as Martin Holmes shares his memories of the series and takes a trip to look at Arthur Lowe's birthplace. Also, Warren joins us on the sofa to look at the episode 'Museum Piece' from 1968.

Martin then returns to examine 'The Foretelling', the first episode of 'The Black Adder' from 1983.

Finally, we watch an edition of 'The Good Old Days' from 1978 that features the one and only Ken Dodd.

Episode 20 sees Warren join us on the sofa to react to 'Doomwatch : Project Sahara' from 1970.

We welcome on board Martin Holmes who examines 'The Young Ones : Demolition' from 1982.

And Lisa reviews 'Ace Of Wands : The Power Of Atep' from 1972 plus a look at what was on in October of that year.

Episode 19 takes us on a journey through 'Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World' and we take a small detour to briefly consider the time 'The Goodies' came face-to-face with 'Bigfoot'.

Warren joins us to look at Southern TV's educational series 'How' and Paul & Nick react to two episodes of Brian Clemens' 'Thriller'.

Finally, we take a well-earned break at Maplin's Holiday Camp with a rousing cry of 'Hi-de-Hi!'.

Episode 18 sees us examine our favourite stories from 'Doctor Who' Seasons 1-6 and 22-26 with help from Warren. We chat to Russell Pengelly about comedy and being a Fraggle. We pay tribute to Paddy Russell and Dudley Simpson and Warren unexpectedly faces 'The Thargon Menace'.

Episode 17 sees us exploring ‘Doctor Who’ in the 1980s as we take a look at the Peter Davison stories ‘Black Orchid’, ‘The King’s Demons’ and ‘The Awakening’. Warren helps us with our Season Poll for Seasons 19-21 while Lisa discusses her experiences as a fan in the 80s and 90s. And Paul Ebbs makes a welcome return as he examines the work of Pip and Jane Baker.

Episode 16 is our second ‘Doctor Who’-themed special as we explore the Jon Pertwee and Tom Baker years of ‘Doctor Who’. Warren helps us with a poll of Seasons 7 to 18 as we name our favourite stories from each year. ‘Invasion Of The Dinosaurs’ is championed by Paul, and a new adventure starts for the intrepid Nick when he comes up against ‘The Invisible Enemy’ and ‘The Power Of Kroll’. And a happy 54th birthday to ‘Doctor Who’.

Episode 15 sees Warren and Andrew mosey on down to Tombstone to spend some time with 'The Gunfighters'. We pay tribute to Deborah Watling and Michael Seely visits 'The Wheel In Space'. William Russell stars in 'The Adventures Of Sir Lancelot' and Gerald Harper proves that 'Adam Adamant Lives!'.

Episode 14 sees us pay tribute to the late Bruce Forsyth with a look at 'The Generation Game'. Sue Perryman remembers being on 'Bullseye' and Paul Ebbs casts his eye over 'Angels'. And we get up to some shady Victorian doings with Mister 'Raffles'.