Thots TV

By Ground Control

Award-winning podcast diving DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot ... more

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The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.

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July 12, 2023 Rainbow
WE'RE BACK!!!

Our Summer break is over and we're kicking off a new series of Thots TV with something from the deep dark depths of the ITV archives.

Rainbow is the perfect mix of Sesame Street and a Carry On movie about a sex dungeon that hasn't yet been written. This is the best description I can come up with. "Oooh Geoffrey!"

Hesitations, deviations, and repetitions include; the worst way to treat a dying pavement bee; speculation on Matt Berry's personal life; and what happened when Laura's wrench met Laura's phone.
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1h 25min
June 15, 2023 Art Attack (and announcement!)
This is an art attack! And THIS is an art attack!!!

Today we're talking about a 1990s British classic! Millennials, Gen Z, and even those of us in the weird betweeny taint area can ALL be united by one fond memory - Neil Buchanan making big pictures out of items of clothing in a sports hall.

Other content includes the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWBHM); the US remake of The Traitors; the identity of Banksy; and TERRIFYING head.

We recorded this a long time ago and it has been sitting on Elsie's hard drive for months, so please excuse our dated rail strikes information. And if you're using scissors, remember to ask a grown-up to help you.
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41min
May 26, 2023 Big Cook Little Cook
The oven is HOT HOT HOT!

Big Cook Little Cook is the story of a fraught relationship between two ex-lovers trying to keep their gimmick-based cafe open and viable as a business.

In this episode, we accidentally hit you with a wine-related twist five minutes in. It's a boozy review of the nations favourite man/homunculus duo!

Also discussed: the most common colour of supermarket eggs, the trauma of home economics classes, and every nurse's insistence on knowing if you might be pregnant.
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1h 27min
May 12, 2023 Sadie J
Sadie J, Sassy J, the Sasster, Sadielicious, Sasstastic, Sassamondo, etc.

Sadie J is a sitcom about the "only girl in a boy's world". Apparently.

This week we review a show that's visually, audibly, and spiritually ugly enough to make us swear more than usual, and not quite popular enough for a Common Sense Media page. OH HOW WE'VE MISSED THIS!

Digressions include; the two-year chunk of fame enjoyed by Ronan Park; Michael Flatley's self-produced 2018 spy movie; and Britain's affinity for variety shows.

We (Meg and Elsie) are reunited at last for our favourite activity - a lovingly nostalgic dump-fest about a show no one remembers. You're welcome!
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1h 27min
April 28, 2023 My Parents Are Aliens ft. Jasmine Hale
"We metaphalaxiated our lower wagmas for Lucy. That must mean we love her!"

This week, our good good friend Jasmine is here to discuss the classic 90s/2000s sitcom My Parents Are Aliens!

We find that the costumes worn in the show have aged mostly well, but not QUITE as well as the show's gender politics...

We have generally stayed on topic this week, but have devoted a LOT of time to discussing the beauty and grace of Queen of Hearts Barbara Durkin.

Sit down and relax - this one is NOT a childhood-ruiner. It is even better than we remembered.

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1h 11min
April 19, 2023 Horrible Histories and the Half-Life of Knowledge with Laura Connolly
Surprise bonus content! Between our last Horrible Histories ep and our upcoming My Parents Are Aliens ep, we've decided to grace your ears with some clever clever Laura insight.

Our gorgeous flatmate has taken time out of her busy PhD schedule to chat about "the half-life of knowledge". What's the half-life of knowledge? Laura's here to enlighten us!

In this uncharacteristically intellectual episode, we discuss the hideous decor of Laura's childhood home, the scary decor of Laura's grandparents' home, and the pioneering work of "historical fashion" YouTubers.
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1h 10min
April 13, 2023 Horrible Histories
"Gory stories, we do that. And your host? A talking rat!"

It is the single most obvious show to cover and we fancied an easy week. It's Horrible Histories!!!

Not one single critique can be found in this here episode. Just pure simple unadulterated love for the gang of six actors/writers/comedians that brought us some of the most memorable TV moments of our childhoods.

Before Yonderland, Bill, and Ghosts, this group was smashed together by the BBC to create some content, and got along so well that they went and did some solo stuff. Like a Louis Walsh-managed boyband.

Digressions include a recipe for a delicious tahini dressing; Meg's urge to put violin rosin in her mouth; our disagreements about Simon and Garfunkel; and Anne Rice novels.

Apologies in advance for Elsie's disgusting blocked-sinuses-voice.
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1h 20min
March 30, 2023 M.I. High
The 21st century faces a new kind of threat!!! Old school spies have had their day, and... well, you know the rest.

In this episode, we display a HUGE show of love for the original M.I. High cast, and also discuss the the other ones. Join us for an uncharacteristically thoughtful discussion of a silly show about child-spies, campy villains, and celebrity(ish) cameos.

Digressions include celebrity-written children's books, Douglas Booth's Jane Austen face, and the name Leonard.
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1h 28min
March 16, 2023 Bratz ft. Arthur Loades
Stylin'! Rockin'!! Slammin'!!! Love it!!!!

This week we're joined by very special guest Arthur Loades - no.1 fan of 2000s doll sensation, the BRATZ!
Hated by parents and loved by... we don't really know who loved by...
Sasha, Jade, Cloe, and Yasmine are the girls with a passion for fashion (and a truly dreadful tv show from which we simply can't look away).
In this episode, we talk toy commercials, the apparent difficulty of naming 140 separate dolls, and the tv movie Bratz Rock Angels.

"Mother of Pink! It's Honolulu me..."

Bratz Secret Date:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWwxxjBA9M&ab_channel=alexbabs12345

Other Bratz commercials:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8HpUVNWi_8&ab_channel=RoyalBratz

Nicknames:
https://youtu.be/G3gmGS8tOFE
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1h 25min
March 02, 2023 Bamzooki
The show that's not quite Robot Wars! Bamzooki was the BBC's 2004 attempt at breaking into the """diGiTaL sPaCE"""
A long and complicated production history, a cameo from Hewlett Packard, and a ridiculously large budget resting on the computing skills of nine-year-olds. Hilarity ensues!

In this re-watch, we laugh cruelly at the comedy acting skills of children; the weird and wonderful naming conventions of the creatures known as "zooks"; and the class and gravitas brought to the show by the incomparable Jake Humphrey.

WARNING: Contains scenes of Barney Harwood doing his best "Ed Norton in Fight Club".
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59min

FAQs about Thots TV:

How many episodes does Thots TV have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.