No… It’s Not Doctor Who! The podcast about other TV shows you should watch

David Gillespie-Pratt
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This is a podcast for people who love television and for people who want to find new shows to try out. Or perhaps to find out more about the TV programmes they love. There is just one rule, my guests bring a favourite programme of theirs so long as it’s not Doctor Who. Because there are other TV shows out there. In each episode my special guest brings a TV show that they want to talk about and tells me why they love it, what it means to them and why you should give it a try. There’s a whole range of TV programmes being discussed from classic BBC comedies such as Blackadder and One Foot in the Grave to drama including Prisoner Cell Block H, Star Trek Deep Space Nine and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. If you love television then you’ll love this show and my brilliant guests

  1. The Young Ones with Dan Pinn

    3 days ago

    The Young Ones with Dan Pinn

    It's time to join the zany antics of the four Young Ones... This week a sitcom that's quite hard to define. Part sitcom, part sketch show, part light entertainment (they have a lion tamer at one point!) but it's all funny. My guest Dan Pinn discusses his choice of The Young Ones and we delve into why it makes us laugh, the characters, the guest stars and the best random side jokes. Just don't expect it to be in any sort of a logical order. But if you've seen The Young Ones, it will make complete sense. And if you haven't seen it, I really hope this encourages you to give it a try.

    2h 20m
  2. CBeebies with Frazer Gregory

    15 Jun

    CBeebies with Frazer Gregory

    And now for something completely different. This week it's not a programme that my guest has brought, it's an entire channel. Aimed at children. Surely we won't be able to find that much to say about children's television? If you thought that, you'd be wrong. Frazer Gregory returns to the show and we have a canter through some of the best that CBeebies has to offer as well as looking back at the TV we grew up with in the 80s and 90s. So if you’ve heard of Bluey or Hey Duggee and have no idea what they are, come and find out more. It’s well worth your time! And one thing is for sure... you'll have the Stick song in your head for all time!

    1hr 53min
  3. Psychoville with Pete Lambert

    8 Jun

    Psychoville with Pete Lambert

    How does one categorise Psychoville? The answer is... with difficulty. It's a comedy, but there's drama, there's mystery and there's a thriller in there too. There's also a fair amount of Black Lace. This week I'm joined by Pete Lambert as we try to unravel the enigma that is Pyschoville with a gallery of characters that almost defy explanation. We also navigate a minefield of spoilers because this is a series full of twists and turns and we don't want to give everything away. But let's put it this way, you'll never look at a Club biscuit in the same way again!

    1hr 44min
  4. Doctor Korczak and the Children with Toby Hadoke

    1 Jun

    Doctor Korczak and the Children with Toby Hadoke

    This week Toby Hadoke and I take a trip back to 1962 for an edition of the BBC Drama anthology series Studio 4 - Doctor Korczak and the Children. Doctor Who fans might be familiar opening moments of this TV play as we see Paddy Russell, later to direct The Massacre and more, greet the actors. And that should let you know that this play is something quite different. No sets, no costumes. Just the actors and a sad story from World War 2. This was a fascinating play to watch and discuss in depth with Toby as well as further thoughts on drama and the world we live in today. Lessons from history are tough and so are the lessons in this play.

    1hr 55min
  5. Thunderbirds with Chris Gillespie-Pratt

    25 May

    Thunderbirds with Chris Gillespie-Pratt

    This week sees another first time podcaster join the series and a very special guest as well as it's my husband Chris Gillespie-Pratt who's come to talk to me about all things Thunderbirds as well as the wider world created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. We look at what makes Thunderbirds so special, why the music is absolutely key to the series success and why the model work is absolutely incredible. We also mention Anthea Turner and the ill fated live action film but hopefully not in too much detail!

    1hr 44min
  6. Tenko with Mark Dodyk

    18 May

    Tenko with Mark Dodyk

    After a couple of weeks in the land of sitcoms it's time to return to the world of drama and this time it's one of the most critically acclaimed dramas of the 1980s. And it's one that doesn't get talked about anywhere near as much as it should. Tenko is phenomenal but also at the same time devastating. Mark Dodyk joins me this week as we explore all three series and the wealth of fantastic characters we are introduced to. Though no doubt there'll be someone we forgot to mention! Tenko is a powerful drama and one that Mark and I hope to persuade you to give a try.

    2h 16m
  7. One Foot in the Grave with Si Hart

    11 May

    One Foot in the Grave with Si Hart

    "4291..." Often hailed as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, One Foot in the Grave is more than just your average sitcom. In this week's episode Si Hart joins me to tell me why this is one of his favourite TV shows of all time. We explore the light and dark themes of the series, the genius that is Mrs Warboys, what happens in that final episode and most importantly of all... Is Victor Meldrew actually in the right?

    1hr 56min
  8. dinnerladies with Rod Brown

    4 May

    dinnerladies with Rod Brown

    dinnerladies (the lack of a capital letter there is deliberate - listen to find out why) is one of Victoria Wood's finest pieces of television. And considering her long career, that really is something. This week I'm joined by Rod Brown as we explore his love for Wood's writing, what makes this series such a success and why if you've never given it a chance, then now is the right time. Also why is the name Urmston funny?

    1hr 41min
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This is a podcast for people who love television and for people who want to find new shows to try out. Or perhaps to find out more about the TV programmes they love. There is just one rule, my guests bring a favourite programme of theirs so long as it’s not Doctor Who. Because there are other TV shows out there. In each episode my special guest brings a TV show that they want to talk about and tells me why they love it, what it means to them and why you should give it a try. There’s a whole range of TV programmes being discussed from classic BBC comedies such as Blackadder and One Foot in the Grave to drama including Prisoner Cell Block H, Star Trek Deep Space Nine and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. If you love television then you’ll love this show and my brilliant guests

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