The Cinematic Sausage - A Podcast about film, not offal in a long tube

If purgatory is a small

Broadcaster Martin Holmes joins me as we walk the mean streets of Manchester, seeking out Stanley Baker in the iconic 1960s Hammer film, ‘Hell is a City’

The unlocking of the restraints of London centric locations, causes the impact of the Manchester

Join us on a journey of crime, sex, violence and Joby Blanchard’s accent. Stepping back in time to the

From a robbery gone wrong, to the tossers’ gathering on the nearby moors. Pushing the boundaries of the repressed late 1950s this film sets the bar high for any proceeding crime drama.

*Martin Homes hosts the Vision on Sound radio show (a show about old television programmes) On FAB Radio International every Sunday night at 7pm GMT

In this edition I'm joined by Paul Chandler* (aka The Shy Yeti)

We hop aboard the 1970s London Underground bound for Russell Square.

For this has turned into the Bermuda Triangle of the tube system.

2 students on the last train exit their carriage and find a well dressed man unconscious on the stairs. They quickly seek help from the police but upon their return the man has disappeared.

So starts a gruesome set of events which will change their lives forever.

Starring: Donald Pleasance, Norman Rossington, David Ladd, Sharon Gurney and a fleeting appearance by Christopher Lee

Dare you ride the 'Death Line'?

*'The Shy Life' Podcast is available on all good platforms

Walter Matthau locks horns with army mercenary Robert Shaw, as 4 criminals pull off the greatest hi-jack in New York's history.

1 million dollars for the release of 16 hostages held under the streets of Manhattan on the dark, foreboding subway system.

I take a look at the 1974 film directed by Joseph Sargent

The Taking of Pelham 123

This November sees the 60th anniversary of BBC television’s science fiction serial ‘Doctor Who’.

Broadcaster Martin Holmes joins me as we gush and relive our childhood fear of Doctor Who’s greatest adversary on the big screen, the Daleks.

Released in 1965, Dr Who and the Daleks (in colour) starred world-renowned horror actor Peter Cushing playing against type but not down to the family audience. Bucking the trend of most children’s movies, it has a child star in Roberta Tovey who is

Join us for this jolly romp through the galaxy in our time travelling garden shed containing Heath Robinson’s spare parts. As we rustle our bags of popcorn and sup at our kia-Ora orange drinks.

DR WHO

Also, why not join Martin on FAB Radio International on Sunday 19th November 2023 (1900hours GMT) for his show Vision on Sound.

He’s joined by special guest Stephen Hatcher as they discuss the historical legacy of ‘Doctor Who’ the television programme

If you miss the broadcast, you can download the podcast of the show at podcasters.spotify.com or check out

Dr Who and the Daleks rights held by Studio Canal, all clips

I don’t want to be born.

It’s 1975,

Take 3 future Dames of the British Empire, a forgotten actor and a demonic maniacal dwarf distributing unsubstantiated curses to a stripper who scorns his advances.

And you have the makings of a horror classic, but it doesn’t end up quite as expected!

Bizarre deaths,

Join my guest Paul Chandler (aka ‘The Shy Yeti’) as he leads us down the King’s Road in London, home to the evil baby, Nicholas.

For this is the story of the baby that didn’t want to be born.

Visit the homes of the rich and well heeled, rub shoulders with a seedy strip club owner, battle evil with a sarcastic nun, all to bring down the curse placed upon Joan Collins.

Ralph Bates, Eileen Atkins, Donald Pleasence and Joan Collins all star in this 70’s horror

‘It’s about erotic as making cheese on toast!’

G & S

This time I’m joined by broadcaster Martin Holmes*, and he escorts us in double quick time to the very beginning of the ‘Carry On’ film franchise.

Martin pieces together a film of Conscription, Copulation and Kindness, and explores the format of post WW2 combat films that this film helped to shape.

He surprisingly highlights how Full Metal Jacket owes a big debit to Carry On Sergeant.

*Vision on Sound radio show- FAB Radio International channel 1, Every Sunday 1900hrs GMT

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Oh yes, after some kind words in my lugg hole from you dear listener, we are returning into the chaos that is the podcasting world

From Dinosaurs to Dastardly Murderers, to Comedy classics and Horror at its most absurd. Welcome back to the world of the Cinematic Sausage.

Coming Soon

A cheeky Valentines Day quickie, unscripted and improvised.

Happy Valentines Day everyone

In this edition I pay tribute to Ealing Film Studios, the quintessential British film marker.

In part One I take a look at the History of the ‘Studios on the Green’ and the fantastic films it produced.

Coming in Part Two I review the almost forgotten ‘Train of Events’ from 1949 starring Ealing stalwart Jack Warner

I hope you enjoy this edition.