Look Into My Eyes

Rosemary & Jonathan

"Funny you should be so tired, so early in the morning..." The Demon Headmaster series of books and TV adaptations has been in continuous publication since 1982. Now two friends will take a fresh look at the series, one having only read them recently, and the other having been a fan since they first watched the series in 1998 at the age of 6. We'll explore the themes the books present, the context in which they're written and see what new insights we can draw, reading them now as adults instead of petrified children! Come join us on this journey as we explore the series chapter by chapter and episode by episode. If you'd like to contact us please email feedback@lookintomyeyespodcast.com

  1. 12h ago

    Facing The Demon Headmaster - Chapter 1 - Purple

    Well we're back, and what a season is ahead of us! Today we're starting a new book, Facing the Demon Headmaster as SPLAT attempt to foil the Headmaster's latest scheme, involving a DJ with a changing face and a club called Purple. Today's episode takes in all manner of topics including: Local Democracy and Planning, Bananas, COVID food shortages and possibly the most wholesome moment in the entire series so far. Join us to laugh, cry and be baffled as we tackle a new chapter a new book in today's episode of Look Into My Eyes! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want to tell us "The hosts are marvellous people and this is the best podcast I've ever listened to"? Then email us at feedback@lookintomyeyespodcast.com You can also follow us and interact with us on Instagram @lookintomyeyespodcast, Twitter (X) @lookintopodcast or @lookintomyeyespod.bsky.social on BlueSky. Please like, comment and share so more people can find the podcast. Music Credits "Dopplerette" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Metaphor" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "Serious Drama" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "SCP-x1x (Gateway to Hell)" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Art Credits All the artwork for the podcast is designed by IceWreath, please visit their website here!

    1h 7m
  2. Jun 24 ·  Bonus

    Into The SPLAT Shed | Episode 3 - Kristy Bruce

    Today's episode features a very special guest, Kristy Bruce, who starred as Ingrid in Series 1, 2 & 3 of the CBBC Adaptation of the Demon Headmaster. The conversation takes in everything from Kristy's early memories of acting at Sylvia Young's, through to how the experience of being involved in the show is still with her today. We even discuss what it was like climbing up rubbish chutes, and where we think Ingrid might be now. Kristy was an absolute joy to interview and we hope you have as much fun listening to it as we did recording it. Enjoy! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want to tell us "The hosts are marvellous people and this is the best podcast I've ever listened to"? Then email us at feedback@lookintomyeyespodcast.com You can also follow us and interact with us on Instagram @lookintomyeyespodcast, Twitter (X) @lookintopodcast or @lookintomyeyespod.bsky.social on BlueSky. Please like, comment and share so more people can find the podcast. Music Credits "Dopplerette" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Metaphor" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "Serious Drama" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "SCP-x1x (Gateway to Hell)" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Art Credits All the artwork for the podcast is designed by IceWreath, please visit their website here!

    40 min
  3. Apr 15

    The Demon Headmaster Takes Over - Season Finale - Part 2

    And here we are with Part 2 of our Season Finale (make sure to listen to Part 1 first!). In this we cover all the themes of the book, dream about the book we might have had and come to the most important topic of all. What does Rosemary predict for Book 6? Thank you so much to you all for listening this season and we can't wait to be back on 24th June 2026. Enjoy! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want to tell us "The hosts are marvellous people and this is the best podcast I've ever listened to"? Then email us at feedback@lookintomyeyespodcast.com You can also follow us and interact with us on Instagram @lookintomyeyespodcast, Twitter (X) @lookintopodcast or @lookintomyeyespod.bsky.social on BlueSky. Please like, comment and share so more people can find the podcast. Music Credits "Dopplerette" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Metaphor" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "Serious Drama" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "SCP-x1x (Gateway to Hell)" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Art Credits All the artwork for the podcast is designed by IceWreath, please visit their website here!

    55 min
  4. Apr 15

    The Demon Headmaster Takes Over - Season Finale - Part 1

    As we round the final corner it's a two part season finale! In this episode we cover the characters of the book, from the Headmaster Clone to Mrs Hunter, from Claudia to Ingrid we dive deep and look at arcs, development and all sorts of other tangents as we go. Don't forget to also tune into Part 2, where we'll cover themes and most importantly, Rosemary's predictions for Book 6! Enjoy! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want to tell us "The hosts are marvellous people and this is the best podcast I've ever listened to"? Then email us at feedback@lookintomyeyespodcast.com You can also follow us and interact with us on Instagram @lookintomyeyespodcast, Twitter (X) @lookintopodcast or @lookintomyeyespod.bsky.social on BlueSky. Please like, comment and share so more people can find the podcast. Music Credits "Dopplerette" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Metaphor" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "Serious Drama" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "SCP-x1x (Gateway to Hell)" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Art Credits All the artwork for the podcast is designed by IceWreath, please visit their website here!

    59 min
  5. The Demon Headmaster - Series 3 - Episode 6

    Apr 8

    The Demon Headmaster - Series 3 - Episode 6

    I had hoped you'd find your way to this episode And that would mean, oh my friend, we have made it to the end Yes indeed, but not the end of Raye's incredible new album, this week we contend with the final episode of the CBBC 90's adaptation, and it's a specially extended episode to boot! We cover everything from Revolting Youth to Holograms, Awakenings to Nonsense, as well as asking why the series keeps trying to fetch happen in the form of Plum & Jelly. We've crammed as much as we can into this episode and it's an absolute cracker, enjoy! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want to tell us "The hosts are marvellous people and this is the best podcast I've ever listened to"? Then email us at feedback@lookintomyeyespodcast.com You can also follow us and interact with us on Instagram @lookintomyeyespodcast, Twitter (X) @lookintopodcast or @lookintomyeyespod.bsky.social on BlueSky. Please like, comment and share so more people can find the podcast. Music Credits "Dopplerette" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Metaphor" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "Serious Drama" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "SCP-x1x (Gateway to Hell)" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Art Credits All the artwork for the podcast is designed by IceWreath, please visit their website here!

    1h 6m
  6. The Demon Headmaster - Series 3 - Episode 5

    Apr 1

    The Demon Headmaster - Series 3 - Episode 5

    It's not an April Fool, but in fact the penultimate episode of Series 3 of the CBBC Adaptation of the Demon Headmaster, and what a show we have today! There's hologram tech, the clash of the titans between The Headmaster and the HyperBrain, Your Wildest Dreams and even Harvey ruining Mandy & Ian's love life. It's all here and it's all for you our listeners on today's episode of Look Into My Eyes! If you'd like to buy tickets or vote for us at the Golden Lobes, visit Cheerful Earful here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cheerfulearful/2093036 Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want to tell us "The hosts are marvellous people and this is the best podcast I've ever listened to"? Then email us at feedback@lookintomyeyespodcast.com You can also follow us and interact with us on Instagram @lookintomyeyespodcast, Twitter (X) @lookintopodcast or @lookintomyeyespod.bsky.social on BlueSky. Please like, comment and share so more people can find the podcast. Music Credits "Dopplerette" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Metaphor" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "Serious Drama" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "SCP-x1x (Gateway to Hell)" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Art Credits All the artwork for the podcast is designed by IceWreath, please visit their website here!

    52 min
  7. Mar 25

    The Demon Headmaster - Series 3 - Episode 4

    After nearly 3 years we've finally made it, to the episode that has made the phrase "Can I help you?" the most terrifying four words in the English language for Jonathan in particular. Yes indeed, we're talking today about Episode 4 of Series 3 of The CBBC Demon Headmaster TV Adaptation. We cover topics as broad ranging as Bottle Episodes, Book Burnings and Inconsistencies, as well as starting to explore some of the series bigger themes including the clash of control and information. We will also spend a fair amount of time discussing "that scene" so join us for a nostalgic romp through a wonderful episode on today's episode of Look Into My Eyes! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want to tell us "The hosts are marvellous people and this is the best podcast I've ever listened to"? Then email us at feedback@lookintomyeyespodcast.com You can also follow us and interact with us on Instagram @lookintomyeyespodcast, Twitter (X) @lookintopodcast or @lookintomyeyespod.bsky.social on BlueSky. Please like, comment and share so more people can find the podcast. Music Credits "Dopplerette" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Metaphor" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "Serious Drama" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "SCP-x1x (Gateway to Hell)" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Art Credits All the artwork for the podcast is designed by IceWreath, please visit their website here!

    1 hr
  8. Mar 18

    The Demon Headmaster - Series 3 - Episode 3

    Escalation is the order of the day as we cover Episode 3 of Series 3 of the CBBC TV Adaptation. We cover topics like the clash between Knowledge & Control, why the show shifts the emphasis on Tim's Parenting, and how the Headmaster's clone is a wonderful passenger princess. We also cover our first email and stick around at the end for a good four minutes of pre-podcast chat about chairs. What more could one desire on this week's episode of Look Into My Eyes! Want to add your voice to the conversation, or just want to tell us "The hosts are marvellous people and this is the best podcast I've ever listened to"? Then email us at feedback@lookintomyeyespodcast.com You can also follow us and interact with us on Instagram @lookintomyeyespodcast, Twitter (X) @lookintopodcast or @lookintomyeyespod.bsky.social on BlueSky. Please like, comment and share so more people can find the podcast. Music Credits "Dopplerette" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Metaphor" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "Serious Drama" Jason Shaw (https://audionatix.com) Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com "SCP-x1x (Gateway to Hell)" Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Art Credits All the artwork for the podcast is designed by IceWreath, please visit their website here!

    54 min

About

"Funny you should be so tired, so early in the morning..." The Demon Headmaster series of books and TV adaptations has been in continuous publication since 1982. Now two friends will take a fresh look at the series, one having only read them recently, and the other having been a fan since they first watched the series in 1998 at the age of 6. We'll explore the themes the books present, the context in which they're written and see what new insights we can draw, reading them now as adults instead of petrified children! Come join us on this journey as we explore the series chapter by chapter and episode by episode. If you'd like to contact us please email feedback@lookintomyeyespodcast.com