Into the Archives with Peter Fleming

Peter Fleming
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Very silly comedy about lost TV classics. Retired BBC children's pioneer Peter Fleming searches for his legendary missing programmes. Features episode reconstructions, surviving clips, and almost no cries for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 12/24/2025

    2025 Christmas Present: Audio Archive

    Ho ho ho! To tide listeners over as the next series comes together, Peter presents a festive public information film for children, broadcast on Christmas Eve 1974. Follow its advice and celebrate in confidence. Happy Christmas to all of you at home! Help Peter search for his programmes by leaving a review of this podcast, or donate to help his archivist pay his bills: https://ko-fi.com/peterflemingtv Find out more at linktr.ee/tomburgesscomedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  2. 2024 Live Special: Peter Fleming's Woefully Inaccurate History of the BBC

    12/31/2024

    2024 Live Special: Peter Fleming's Woefully Inaccurate History of the BBC

    A recently dreamed live recording of the Edinburgh Fringe in another corner of the Peter Fleming Multiverse (TX: 22/08/2022). "Mark 100 years of the BBC in style with the befuddled children’s TV pioneer. Peter re-enacts classic clips from the archive, sets the record crooked and reveals shocking truths about Blue Peter, which we can’t put down in writing or we’ll get sued." Help Peter's search for his programmes by leaving a review of this podcast, or donate to help his archivist pay his bills: https://ko-fi.com/peterflemingtv Find out more at linktr.ee/tomburgesscomedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  3. 2023 Live Special: Peter Fleming Meets Doctor Who!

    12/31/2023

    2023 Live Special: Peter Fleming Meets Doctor Who!

    A recently rediscovered live recording from the Edinburgh Fringe (TX: 26/08/2023). "Doctor Who is 60. In its life, the programme has encountered many problems. Most of them were the fault of retired children’s TV pioneer Peter Fleming." Help Peter's search for his programmes by leaving a review of this podcast, or donate to help his archivist pay his bills: https://ko-fi.com/peterflemingtv Find out more at linktr.ee/tomburgesscomedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  4. 2022 Christmas Special: Christmas Underground

    12/23/2022

    2022 Christmas Special: Christmas Underground

    Mind the gap! In the crew quarters of an abandoned Tube station, Peter celebrates Christmas with a very old friend. But how will the search for his programmes get off the ground again if he’s still stuck beneath it? Features Peter’s legendary public information film A Bakerloo Christmas (1975), gallons of festive custard, and more eggs than could ever be safely consumed. Special thanks to Andy Barr, Ann Burgess and Kath Hughes. Happy Christmas to all of you at home! Help Peter's search for his programmes by leaving a review of this podcast, or donate to help his archivist pay his bills: ko-fi.com/peterflemingtv. Twitter: @PeterFlemingTV tomburgesscomedy.co.uk Artwork by Soggy Milk Design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  5. 2021 Christmas Special: BBC Television Centre

    12/23/2021

    2021 Christmas Special: BBC Television Centre

    Down to earth! This Christmas, Peter makes an unscheduled landing in his balloon. The global archive expedition to find his lost programmes takes him to one of the most beloved landmarks in TV history. But how will he react when he sees what it has become? Will he find the treasure he seeks? And will the ghosts of BBC Television Centre sing? Features off-air clips from How's It Done? (1968-74), a guaranteed method for getting past security, and more time capsules than anyone could ever possibly need. Special thanks to Andy Barr, Sooz Kempner and Sam Nicoresti. Help Peter's search for his programmes by leaving a review of this podcast, or donate to help his archivist pay his bills: https://ko-fi.com/peterflemingtv. Twitter: @PeterFlemingTV Facebook: PeterFlemingTV Artwork by Soggy Milk Design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  6. The Series 2 Soundtrack EP

    08/31/2021 · BONUS

    The Series 2 Soundtrack EP

    Introducing the 'Into the Archives: Series 2 Soundtrack' EP! A sumptuous collection of music and sound recovered over the years from numerous skips, cupboards and coffins. Immerse yourself in the worlds of every classic programme featured in series two’s Audio Archive segments, with pioneering sound effects and beloved music cues, including exclusive, full-length versions never before broadcast. Listen and purchase your own copy today at: https://peterflemingtv.bandcamp.com Twitter: @PeterFlemingTV Facebook: /PeterFlemingTV Artwork by Soggy Milk Design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  7. 2.6. Windmills and Balloons

    06/18/2021

    2.6. Windmills and Balloons

    It's launch day! Or is it? Peter returns to a classic TV location in a bid to finally get his global archive expedition off the ground. But will he get the help he needs from his fans? Features off-air clips from Floating Mr McAllister (1970-71), treasured memories of 1980s fan events, and the shocking truth about a beloved set of TV idents. Special thanks to Gareth Burgess and Eleanor Morton. Help Peter's search for his programmes by leaving a review of this podcast, or donate to help his archivist pay his bills: https://ko-fi.com/peterflemingtv. Twitter: @PeterFlemingTV Facebook: PeterFlemingTV Artwork by Soggy Milk Design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  8. 2.5. Stargazing

    06/11/2021

    2.5. Stargazing

    Good evening, starry-eyed listeners! Peter looks up at the night sky and looks back on the BBC programmes that expressed his passion, as preparations continue for his global archive expedition. Features off-air clips from astronomical drama Messages from Beyond (1970) and Patrick Moore catastrophe Look Up, Look Out (1973), plus a beloved feature from last series and the first ever Into the Archives make. Special thanks to Eleanor Morton and Sam Nicoresti. Help Peter's search for his programmes by leaving a review of this podcast, or donate to help his archivist pay his bills: https://ko-fi.com/peterflemingtv. Twitter: @PeterFlemingTV Facebook: PeterFlemingTV Artwork by Soggy Milk Design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
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Very silly comedy about lost TV classics. Retired BBC children's pioneer Peter Fleming searches for his legendary missing programmes. Features episode reconstructions, surviving clips, and almost no cries for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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