Retrospection

In this episode we're racing against the clock as we take a look at "ffolkes" aka "North Sea Hijack" from 1980. Along the way Paul reveals he doesn't get up for less than 25 million, Colin reveals his ambition to star in a musical, and we both wonder how ffolkes stays sober. Intro music taken from the film, composed by Michael J. Lewis.

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In this junior edition of our podcast, we're joined by our host, Jay, who leads us through the world of James Bond Jr. from 1991. Along the way we wonder what is going on with Warfield Academy, we worry about 007's misuse of equipment, and Jay gets a long-term assignment.  Opening theme by Dennis C. Brown and Larry Brown.

We're taking a sleigh detour from our regular show with a peek at the ghosts of our Christmas gifts from our childhood days. Were they good, bad, or just nuts? So join us as we jingle through the 80s when action figures ruled, and electronic toys only went "beep".  

In this episode we're heading into space with the cult sci-fi movie, Moontrap, from 1988. Along the way Colin explains how he identifies his chickens, Paul creates his own religion, and we question the use of machine guns in space. Music is from the film and composed by Joseph LoDuca.

In this episode we're firing our critical arrows at ITV's Robin of Sherwood from 1984. Along the wooded path Paul wishes for his own little devil to help with the gardening, Colin likes a splash around, and we reminisce about old ITV logos. Opening theme from the series by Clannad.

In our Halloween episode we're slicing and dicing our way through, Friday 13th Part 3, from 1982. Along the way we discuss what a Herbie/Jason crossover could be like, Paul homages himself, and Colin gives Paul garden furniture advice. How can you resist? Music is by Harry Manfredini. 

Join us as we travel down the cul-de-sac that is the short lived American series, The Highwayman, from 1987-88. Along the journey we wonder how a rural sheriff has so many Police cars, we take a stop at the exposition car park, and reverse into a conversation about stealth. Music is by Stu Phillips. 

In this episode we're spacing out with the film, Saturn 3 (1980). Along the way we talk about the troubled production of this Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett, and Harvey Keitel, sci-fi thriller; we discover Paul's opinion of Fawcett, complain about airlocks in ceiling and wonder why people don't call killer droids nice names. Music is by Elmer Bernstein. 

In this episode, we're wading through Congo from 1995. Along the way, Colin discusses cloning Paul while he reveals his risky band name, and we discuss a technique for leech removal. Music is by Jerry Goldsmith. 

In this episode we're on the run with a rat-pack of fugitives from the Federation, as we're joining the crew of the Liberator (sorry, Scorpio) with Blake's 7 (sorry, no Blake). This much-loved BBC sci-fi series ran from 1978-1981  and we're dropping in on series 4, episode 11 "Orbit".

Along the way Paul proves to be a naughty boy, we find the right amount of crazy, and our favourite guest star, "The Bear" makes a reappearance.

Music is the theme from Blake's 7 by Dudley Simpson. There's also a brief appearance of the Fingermouse theme performed by Rick Jones.