Very British Futures podcast considers the influenctial spyfi puzzle box which was The Prisoner. With guests Cev Moore, Will Hadcroft and David Barrie open.spotify.com/episode/4EJs...
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Gareth Preston
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Talking about the genesis of the latest episode of Very British Futures, this time looking back at the evergreen surreal spy drama The Prisoner.
What’s it all about? The Prisoner – Very British Futures
I've been a fan of The Prisoner since I watched in 1983 on the still relatively new UK television station called Channel 4. But I resisted covering it on my podcast because its hardly been unremarked on. There's several Prisoner podcasts out there, not to mention countless books, documentaries and web pages. Yet there are still plenty of people, particularly in later generations who haven't heard of. Besides which, I know I generally get the best episodes when guests are really passionate about the subject and I have plenty of friends who wanted to talk about one of ITC's most memorable series, even though it was hardly in their usual formula.
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Supergirl - Very enjoyable SF adventure with a rich performance from Milly Alcock and well conceived fights. It's worse crime is the lack of colour, nearly everything is sludgy brown or grey, whilst the galaxy is largely composed of smokey dives. It's perfectly fine escapism.
Enola Holmes 3 - More reliable family entertainment from the Enola series. The regular cast are comfortably in their groove. Malta looks gorgeous and the action is well shot. Jack Thorne's script balances the mystery larks with satisfying barbs at British society, whilst giving us hope for better.
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Gareth Preston@garethpreston.bsky.social · 2mo agoTime Riders, ITV early 90's entry in the family SF arena is the latest subject of Very British Futures.
Time Riders, ITV early 90's entry in the family SF arena is the latest subject of Very British Futures.
We’ve travelled from the future! Time Riders – Very British Futures
British television has long demonstrated a fascination with time travel. The very first UK television SF production was an adaptation of H G Wells' The Time Machine. From ambitious science fiction dramas to educational children’s programming, television has often used time travel not simply as a device for adventure, but as a means of exploring larger questions about history, identity and the world to come. However, the subject of this episode is simply escapism all the way. Our latest episode of Very British Futures turns its attention to one of the more overlooked examples of this tradition: …
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Before the 13th Doctor there was Dr B B Miller. Releasing an episode of Very British Futures all about 1991's Time Riders tomorrow. Children's SF drama featuring Hadyn Gywnne as the hero with Kenneth Hall as her Victorian urchin pal Ben.
Just finished the HBO Watchmen series for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised by its imagination, intelligence and strong performances. If there had to be a sequel to the graphic novel I'm glad it was this one. Loved it glossy, hyper comic book reality look too. #superhero
Jeremy Irons: Outstanding Performance in Watchmen
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As emblematic of Sixties Britain as The Beatles or James Bond - Thunderbirds. Join the hosts of the Official Talking Pictures TV podcast, Mel, Scott and Daniel, along with Gareth on Very British Futures #podcast to celebrate Supermarionation. open.spotify.com/episode/5Z9b...
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Thunderbirds on the Very British Futures podcast: A Dive into Iconic Episodes Thunderbirds, a classic British sci-fi series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, debuted in 1965. It follows the International Rescue organization, utilizing advanced technology to save lives and fight crime. Renowned…
Thunderbirds on the Very British Futures podcast: A Dive into Iconic Episodes
Thunderbirds, a classic British sci-fi series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, debuted in 1965. It follows the International Rescue organization, utilizing advanced technology to save lives and fight crime. Renowned for its exciting rescues and creativity, the show remains iconic. Our latest podcast episode revisited key episodes, highlighting its enduring appeal.
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Blumhouse is the most successful horror studio in the world. I'm curious though if they have their own fandom in the same way Hammer has. Are there Blumhouse enthusiasts who know the history and the back catalogue in the way Hammer afficianados do? Love to know.
Coming soon to Very British Futures, we F.A.B. as the hosts of the Official Talking Pictures TV podcast join me to analyse Thunderbirds. Featuring burning planes, giant alligators and far too many hidden bugs. #gerryanderson
Today on Too Hot For TV I am joined by @hairofthehound.bsky.social & Luke Molloy to talk about the expanded universe of Batman 66. We look at the TV Movie 'Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt’ and the animated film 'Batman vs. Two-Face’. linktr.ee/Dylan_Rees
Alternative 3 – Very British Futures Very British Futures is back. Alternative 3, a controversial 1977 piece, sparked public intrigue about a conspiracy for human survival, becoming a part of fringe mythology.
Alternative 3 – Very British Futures
Very British Futures is back. Alternative 3, a controversial 1977 piece, sparked public intrigue about a conspiracy for human survival, becoming a part of fringe mythology.
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The Extonmoss Experiment – The Crossover Episodes Last year saw me recording episodes of Very British Futures with Simon Exton and Ken Moss, two awesome podcasters. We dove into vintage TV shows Sapphire and Steel and Terrahawks. They’ve now re-released those episodes with fresh edits. Find out…
The Extonmoss Experiment – The Crossover Episodes
Last year saw me recording episodes of Very British Futures with Simon Exton and Ken Moss, two awesome podcasters. We dove into vintage TV shows Sapphire and Steel and Terrahawks. They’ve now re-released those episodes with fresh edits. Find out more!
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Terrahawks – Very British Futures One of the hazards of nostalgia for old children's television is that fans sometimes forget they've done a lot of maturing since they watched their favourite programmes as youngsters. It became a problem for Terrahawks, Gerry Anderson's comeback to puppet…
Terrahawks – Very British Futures
One of the hazards of nostalgia for old children's television is that fans sometimes forget they've done a lot of maturing since they watched their favourite programmes as youngsters. It became a problem for Terrahawks, Gerry Anderson's comeback to puppet adventures in the Eighties, only to face criticisms from the viewers who'd grown up on Thunderbirds in the Sixties who found these new stringless stories somewhat lacking. Nevertheless plenty of their children did enjoy it, and not just in the UK but in countries such as the United States and Japan too.
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Terrahawks! Stay on this channel. This Saturday, the Very British Futures #podcast looks back at Gerry Anderson's 1980's comeback, in the company of Ken Moss and Andrew Roe-Crines. On all major podcast platforms.
The Appointment (1982) - Impressively filmed chiller which borders on Lynchian, but sadly the shaggy dog story, tin-eared dialogue, and sedate pace weakens it. Starts and ends with striking set pieces. Would have made a great episode of Hammer House of Horror.
Planning to make episodes of my podcast Very British Futures about these shows next year. Amongst others. Happy New Year.
My favourite TV series of 2025. It's been an excellent year for television, much more so than for cinema I'd say. Here are my four highlights: #television
An Evening of Seventies Television – I Don’t Do Sci-Fi If you listen to my podcast Very British Futures than chances are you know about I Don't Do Sci-Fi, the podcast produced by good friends of mine. This Christmas, Kevin Hiley and Rebecca Wray produced a two-hour special episode for YouTube…
An Evening of Seventies Television – I Don’t Do Sci-Fi
If you listen to my podcast Very British Futures than chances are you know about I Don't Do Sci-Fi, the podcast produced by good friends of mine. This Christmas, Kevin Hiley and Rebecca Wray produced a two-hour special episode for YouTube featuring clips from Dani Wray's least favourite decade - The Seventies. Joining her and Rebecca to watch this smorgasbord of vintage television was myself and John Isles. Despite the title of their podcast, the one genre this night did not cover was science fiction. Instead we commented on a wide range of mainstream, mostly peak-time television, interspersed with period adverts.
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Hooray! I've wanted to see The Appointment (1981) for ages and Talking Pictures TV are showing it on 1st Jan 9.55pm. Really looking forward to this one.
1984 is one of the most significant books in the English language and the 1954 BBC adaptation was pioneering production itself. Very British Futures podcast celebrates it with Andrew Scott Roe-Crines and Rik Hoskin. #television goodpods.com/podcasts/ver...
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Charming time travel romance from the 80's is discussed on the Very British Futures podcast by Gareth, Tim and Chaz goodpods.com/podcasts/ver... The Flipside of Dominick Hide and its sequel.
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Who hasn't dreamed of stepping into a time machine and whizzing off to an exciting historical destination? Dominick... | Listen & Review on Goodpods™
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The #spotifywrapped for my podcast Very British Futures came out today. The Tomorrow People was the most popular episode! Listen now on all major podcast apps. spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/5k7UZbC7oYb
go.goodpods.com/uojxaw It's Alien Nation by way of Shameless. Immigration allegory by C4 The Aliens, discussed by Gareth, Dani and Rebecca on Very British Futures podcast.
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Season 2 kicks off with E4's seemingly little remembered comedy drama about extra-terrestrial immigrants - The Aliens. UK in the near future and h...
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share a tv series you've seen from beginning to end more than once Bob's Burgers
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Alt: Bob and Linda at the counter. Linda is saying "I love it"
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“Democracy is a form of collective suicide.” The Guardians – Very British Futures We’re getting political this week in the latest episode of Very British Futures as we examine little known near-future dystopian drama The Guardians. The Guardians, a 13-episode political drama produced by London…
“Democracy is a form of collective suicide.” The Guardians – Very British Futures
We’re getting political this week in the latest episode of Very British Futures as we examine little known near-future dystopian drama The Guardians. The Guardians, a 13-episode political drama produced by London Weekend Television in 1971, stands as one of British television’s most thoughtful dystopian works. Created by Rex Firkin and Vincent Tilsley, with important contributions from John Bowen, the series imagines a near-future Britain that has slid quietly into authoritarianism, ruled not by a charismatic dictator but a gentlemanly, patrician businessman and fear of the G’s - the Guardians of the Realm.
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