Round The Archives

Round The Archives

Lisa, Andrew and their friends explore the best (and some of the worst!) of archive television with as much detail as they can manage and as many awful jokes as they dare!

  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    RTA068 - Episode 68 - Tim Worthington, 'Pickwick', Edward Kellett & 'Alice In Wonderland'.
    Episode 68 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us in a literary mood as we chat to Tim Worthington about his new book 'The Golden Age Of Children's TV'. We then pop back to 1969 for some rousing songs from Harry Secombe and friends in the colourful BBC production of 'Pickwick'. Edward Kellett then reads an extract from the first volume of 'Reaching A Verdict' part of his ongoing analysis of 'The Bill'. Finally, we fall down a rabbit hole, looking at the 1966 Jonathan Miller version of 'Alice In Wonderland' where an amazing cast assemble to be as strange as possible! That's all in Episode 68 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Tim Worthington and Edward Kellett. Tim Worthington's website is at https://timworthington.org/ with more details of his range of books and Edward Kellett's books on 'The Bill' are available from https://www.devonfirebooks.com/ The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections by Martin Holmes are also available on Lulu.com. If you've enjoyed this episode of 'Round The Archives', please leave us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or spread the word to your friends on Twitter. Andrew is now a Twitch Affiliate, so if you'd like to help support the podcast, please pop over to https://www.twitch.tv/trowby and have a good play with his marbles!
    5 November 2024, 3:22 pm
  • 57 minutes 1 second
    In Conversation - Episode 21 - "At that moment Lionel Blair came in wearing a witch's hat..."
    "At that moment Lionel Blair came in wearing a witch's hat..." This time Oliver Crocker, producer of 'The Bill Podcast' joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about a host of subjects including working in television, his books examining 'The Bill' & 'All Creatures Great And Small' and working on the DVDs of 'Z Cars' and 'Dixon Of Dock Green'. Oh, and also that time he made a version of 'The Krypton Factor' for cats...! You can follow Oliver on Twitter at https://x.com/olivercrocker You can explore Oliver's catalogue of TV tie-in books at https://www.devonfirebooks.com/ 'The Bill Podcast' is on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/thebillpodcast 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 21 stars Oliver Crocker, Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge. The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler. The cover art was by Martin Holmes. 'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.
    24 September 2024, 10:24 am
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    RTA067 - Episode 67 - 'Bulman', 'Metroland' & 'Dixon Of Dock Green'
    Episode 67 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Michael Seely revisiting the career of 'Bulman', while Warren takes a trip with Sir John Betjeman to explore 'Metroland'. Paul & Toppie discuss some of the more obscure corners of US and UK telly and we round off with Andrew & Lisa celebrating the surviving episodes of 'Dixon Of Dock Green'. That's all in Episode 67 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Michael Seely, Warren Cummings, Paul Chandler and Toppie Smellie. The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections by Martin Holmes are available on Lulu.com. If you've enjoyed this episode of 'Round The Archives', please leave us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or spread the word to your friends on Twitter. Andrew is now a Twitch Affiliate, so if you'd like to help support the podcast, please pop over to https://www.twitch.tv/trowby and have a good play with his marbles!
    6 August 2024, 1:41 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    In Conversation - Episode 20 - "Fred Harris haunted my nightmares!"
    "Fred Harris haunted my nightmares!" This time Bob Fischer of the Haunted Generation joins us to talk about subjects such as 'Doctor Who', 'The Box Of Delights', 'The Paper Lads' and that weird feeling of melancholy familiar to those growing up in the 70s and 80s... Bob's website may be found at https://hauntedgeneration.co.uk/ 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 20 stars Bob Fischer, Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge. The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler. The cover art was by Martin Holmes. 'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.
    15 November 2023, 12:05 pm
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    RTA066 - Episode 66 - 'Dr Snuggles', 'The Waltons' & 'The Mind Of Mr J G Reeder'
    Episode 66 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Nick Goodman joining us on the sofa to look at 'Dr Snuggles' and his links with Douglas Adams & John Lloyd. Next, Martin Holmes travels back in time to Jefferson County, Virginia, to spend some time with 'The Waltons'. Finally, Andrew and Lisa explore the murky world of 1920s crime as they probe 'The Mind Of Mr J G Reeder'. That's all in Episode 66 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Nick Goodman and Martin Holmes. The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections by Martin Holmes are available on Lulu.com. If you've enjoyed this episode of 'Round The Archives', please leave us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or spread the word to your friends on Twitter. Andrew is now a Twitch Affiliate, so if you'd like to help support the podcast, please pop over to https://www.twitch.tv/trowby and have a good play with his marbles!
    23 October 2023, 7:24 am
  • 59 minutes 33 seconds
    In Conversation - Episode 19 - "I don't like the idea of a looming Jimmy Clitheroe!"
    "I don't like the idea of a looming Jimmy Clitheroe!" This time Tim Worthington, host of the 'Looks Unfamiliar' podcast joins us for a wide-ranging chat about the worlds of archive TV and the importance of spreading the word about the forgotten stuff. Tim's website may can be found at https://timworthington.org/ 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 19 stars Tim Worthington, Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge. The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler. The cover art was by Martin Holmes. 'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker. (May contain traces of hazelnuts) (And a vortex)
    10 August 2023, 3:06 pm
  • 57 minutes 39 seconds
    In Conversation - Episode 18 - "I've gone off on tangents with guests about Hylda Baker..."
    "I've gone off on tangents with guests about Hylda Baker..." This time Tyler Adams the host and producer of 'Goon Pod' joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about growing up in New Zealand discovering the world of UK comedy via such shows as 'Are You Being Served?' & 'Steptoe And Son'. You can follow Goon Pod on Twitter at https://twitter.com/goonshowpod 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 18 stars Tyler Adams, Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge. The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler. The cover art was by Martin Holmes. 'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.
    18 June 2023, 9:45 am
  • 57 minutes 44 seconds
    In Conversation - Episode 17 - "William Hartnell had the longest fingers I'd ever seen!"
    "William Hartnell had the longest fingers that I'd ever seen! This time Medusa Cascade joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about life as a YouTuber, reacting to all manner of shows including 'Doctor Who', 'Babylon 5' and 'Sapphire & Steel'. You can subscribe to her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@medusacascade 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 17 stars Medusa Cascade, Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge. The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler. The cover art was by Martin Holmes. 'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.
    1 May 2023, 11:02 am
  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    RTA065 - Episode 65 - 'NYPD Blue', 'The Avengers' & 'The Shadow Of The Tower'
    Episode 65 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin Holmes considering 30 years of 'NYPD Blue'. Paul Chandler welcomes new voice Muffleyontour to the 'Round The Archives' team as they take a look at two black-and-white Emma Peel episodes of 'The Avengers' : 'The Hour That Never Was' and 'The House That Jack Built'. Finally, Andrew and Lisa come over all Tudor as they review 'The Shadow Of The Tower' (with some minor help from some random monarchs). That's all in Episode 65 of 'Round The Archives' starring Lisa Parker, Andrew Trowbridge, Martin Holmes, Paul Chandler and Muffleyontour. The 'Round The Archives' Cartoon and Essay collections by Martin Holmes are available on Lulu.com. If you've enjoyed this episode of 'Round The Archives', please leave us a star rating and/or review on Apple Podcasts or spread the word to your friends on Twitter.
    12 April 2023, 9:39 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    In Conversation - Episode 16 - "Actually, I really fancy a go on the tape!"
    "Actually, I really fancy a go on the tape!" Nick Goodman joins us on the sofa to talk about taping on audio and video and his ongoing mission to preserve our personal history. You can watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0rzXkt0YiY You can find Nick's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@nixbix-videosfilmsfamilyan1850 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 16 stars Nick Goodman and Andrew Trowbridge. The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler. The cover art was by Martin Holmes. 'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.
    26 February 2023, 1:46 pm
  • 58 minutes 29 seconds
    In Conversation - Episode 15 - "Why do you wear spaghetti on your head?"
    "Why do you wear spaghetti on your head?" This time Warren joins us on the sofa for a discussion of the range of 'Doctor Who' videos released during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. You can watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXEykPXZvnE 'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 15 stars Warren Cummings and Andrew Trowbridge. The music was by Dan Tate and Paul Chandler. The cover art was by Martin Holmes. 'Round The Archives' is produced by Andrew Trowbridge and Lisa Parker.
    19 February 2023, 11:16 am
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