Sitcom Archive Deep Dive Overdrive (SADDO)

Eggs Benedict & Alison Barton-Simmons
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Sitcom Archive Deep Dive Overdrive (SADDO)

We love sitcoms. Particularly classic British sitcoms of the 1970s and 1980s. They remind us of our happy childhoods, watching television with our families in the evenings, back when choice was limited to just three or four channels. Now – 30 or 40 years later – we still love to watch classic sitcoms like Rising Damp, Fawlty Towers, Porridge and more: it’s like going to visit an old friend with whom you immediately feel relaxed and comfortable. Starting with The Good Life (Good Neighbors to American audiences), we'll be taking a weekly deep dive into every single episode ever made of our favourite childhood sitcoms: examining the humour, characters, fashions and cringey bits together. Join us at saddo.club to get involved!

  1. S03E14 - Bonk (Dear John S02E07)

    05/04/2022

    S03E14 - Bonk (Dear John S02E07)

    As we sadly reach the end of our Dear John journey, John is struggling with his conscience. Kirk on the other hand, is mysteriously missing in action.  Meanwhile at SADDO HQ, Eggs continues to speak like a tabloid journalist headline writer, and we explore the hypothetical world of sitcom porno parodies. Check out our episodes notes page at https://saddo.club #saddo #sitcom #dearjohn #kirkstmoritz Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations

    1h 17m
  2. S03E13.5 - Belinda Lang Interview (BONUS EPISODE)

    04/27/2022

    S03E13.5 - Belinda Lang Interview (BONUS EPISODE)

    In this special BONUS episode, we spend an hour in the company of Belinda Lang, talking about her long and varied career in sitcoms and the theatre, as well as her friendships with Ralph Bates, Peter Blake and Gary Olsen. Belinda also tells us about the importance of finding humour even during the dark times, and takes our Dear John 'Kate or Not Kate' quiz. A big thanks to the extremely busy Belinda for generously giving her time to talk to us and make our week! ❤️ Check out our episodes note page at https://saddo.club #saddo #podcast #sitcom #2point4children #dearjohn #comedy Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations

    1h 5m
  3. S03E13 - Karen the Kitten (Dear John S02E06)

    04/20/2022

    S03E13 - Karen the Kitten (Dear John S02E06)

    Everything's coming up John for John Lacey: he's getting the promotion he's longed for and attracting the attentions of a lovely young lady....but not everything is as it seems... Meanwhile, we explore the fascinating lexicon of safari metaphors for sexual predators.... Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or on our website at saddo.club #saddo #sitcom #dearjohn Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations

    56 min
  4. S03E12 - Be Gentle With Me Kirky (Dear John S02E05)

    04/13/2022

    S03E12 - Be Gentle With Me Kirky (Dear John S02E05)

    Has John's apparent sexual prowess been enough to keep Liz from falling from another man? While John impatiently waits for a make or break call, Kirk gets shitfaced on one shot of tequila and falls apart thinking about Tiger cavorting with the Greeks... Meanwhile, Al flexes her lying muscles and Eggs' innocent memes go wrong on Facebook, angering the internet! Check out our episodes notes page at https://saddo.club #saddo #sitcom #podcast #dearjohn Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations

    49 min
  5. S03E11.5 - Will Bates Interview

    04/08/2022

    S03E11.5 - Will Bates Interview

    In this special BONUS episode, Eggs is joined by Will Bates: TV and film composer, son of Ralph, and child star of Dear John (in which he played John Lacey's young son Toby). As well as discussing what it was like to act alongside his Dad and his work as a composer of original score for film and television. Will also tells us a little about the Ralph Bates Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund charity founded by his mum Virginia Wetherall, which helps fund research into the causes and cures for pancreatic cancer. You can find out more about the Ralph Bates PCR Fund by visiting www.ralphbatespcr.org.uk where you can also make a donation to help this worthwhile charity and honour the memory of a fabulous actor and good man, who gave us some wonderful performances in Dear John and many other roles on stage and screen. Check out out episode notes page at saddo.club #willbates #sitcom #dearjohn Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations

    59 min
  6. S03E11 - Pocket Crucifix (Dear John S02E04)

    04/06/2022

    S03E11 - Pocket Crucifix (Dear John S02E04)

    Things are finally looking up for John Lacey on the ladies front, while poor Kirk confesses to Kate that he's going to miss her. Somewhere in between the two, asexual Ralph gives short shrift to femme fatale Wanda's best moves. Check out our episode notes page at https://saddo.club Meanwhile, Al tests Eggs to see how much he can remember from the big news stories of 1987.... #saddo #sitcom #dearjohn Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations

    55 min
  7. S03E10 - Dick Turpin Trainers (Dear John S02E03)

    03/30/2022

    S03E10 - Dick Turpin Trainers (Dear John S02E03)

    As we learn a little of Sylvia's #differenttimes backstory, John is having difficulties in his relationship with his son Toby, so decides to book a creepy peado clown from an upstairs bedsit to get back in his good books... Meanwhile, we make a grovelling apology and listen to a little of Jean Challis on BBC Radio 4, sounding a million miles from Mrs Arnott.... Check out our episode notes page at https://saddo.club #saddo #sitcom #dearjohn Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations

    1 hr
  8. S03E09 - Are You a Dick? (Dear John S02E02)

    03/23/2022

    S03E09 - Are You a Dick? (Dear John S02E02)

    Tosh from the Bill (Ricky Fortune) is still hanging around like a glum, fake scouse, double denim attired bad smell. John offers him hope of redemption in the form of a performance at Mrs Arnott's leaving do, so Ricky rushes off to the Nonce Warehouse for a glam rock outfit (despite supposedly being from the 60s).... Meanwhile, Dazzling Darren makes a welcome return, and we attempt some Dear John limericks... Check out our episodes notes page at saddo.club #saddo #dearjohn #dazzlingdarren #tosh Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sitcom-archive-deep-dive-overdrive/donations

    48 min
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We love sitcoms. Particularly classic British sitcoms of the 1970s and 1980s. They remind us of our happy childhoods, watching television with our families in the evenings, back when choice was limited to just three or four channels. Now – 30 or 40 years later – we still love to watch classic sitcoms like Rising Damp, Fawlty Towers, Porridge and more: it’s like going to visit an old friend with whom you immediately feel relaxed and comfortable. Starting with The Good Life (Good Neighbors to American audiences), we'll be taking a weekly deep dive into every single episode ever made of our favourite childhood sitcoms: examining the humour, characters, fashions and cringey bits together. Join us at saddo.club to get involved!

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