The Stampcast

Royal Mail
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The Stampcast uncovers stories behind Royal Mail's First Day Cover stamps and souvenirs. Artists, authors, experts and collectors explore how tiny perforated pieces of paper are transformed into miniature, collectable works of art celebrating UK culture, history, nature and scientific endeavour.

Episodes

  1. 19 JAN · VIDEO

    Ep 3 Stranger Things: Tales from Inside the Upside Down

    In this exclusive interview, Stranger Things illustrator Kyle Lambert shares secrets behind his new stamp designs celebrating one of the world's biggest TV hits. Kyle reveals his role at the heart of this global phenomenon, reflects on his journey from Manchester schoolboy to award-winning LA artist and recalls the moment Stranger Things turned his world upside down. royalmail.com/strangerthings

    34 min
  2. Ep 2. Comic Classics, Cosmic Cobwebs

    12/11/2025 · VIDEO

    Ep 2. Comic Classics, Cosmic Cobwebs

    Were the Peanuts comic-strip's tales of spurned love based on their creator's own unrequited romance? What key role did spider silk play in 19th century astronomy? And why did Monty Python originally regard their hit film as a holy fail? Dig in to the philatelic files to unearth tales of a heartbroken cartoonist, spider-catching stargazers and knights who say 'Ni' in this episode of The Stampcast.

    42 min
  3. Ep 1. Through The Wardrobe

    12/09/2025

    Ep 1. Through The Wardrobe

    Acclaimed illustrator Keith Robinson shares tales of torment, triumph and obsession as he reveals the story behind his artwork for stamps capturing key moments from The Chronicles of Narnia.

    21 min
  • 3 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

The Stampcast uncovers stories behind Royal Mail's First Day Cover stamps and souvenirs. Artists, authors, experts and collectors explore how tiny perforated pieces of paper are transformed into miniature, collectable works of art celebrating UK culture, history, nature and scientific endeavour.

Information

  • Creator
    Royal Mail
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The Stampcast

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