Retrospection

In this episode we're leap frogging into the world of, Hell Comes to Frogtown, from 1988. Join us as we discover whether a movie we loved back in the 80s still holds up today. Intro and outro music by David Shapiro

In a change from what we were going to do next, we've fallen in with the Halloween fun with the first episode of Friday The 13th: The Series. So grab your ghostly gadgets, your spooky silverware, and your terrifying.... tea-towels, and join us as Paul renews his pact with the devil and Colin lets Paul renew his pact... with him. Music is from the show and is composed and conducted by Fred Mollin. Happy Halloween!

In this episode we take a chilling turn with "From Beyond the Grave" (1974), The seventh and last of the Amicus Anthology films. Along the way we discover Paul's natural talent at imitating eccentric old ladies,  Colin's fear of entrapment, and the difficulties of 1970s pornography. Intro and outro music is from the film and is by Douglas Gamley.   

In this episode we take a look at British crime fighting show, C.A.T.S. Eyes, which ran from 1985 to 1987. Along the way we talk about BBC vs. ITV in the 80s, realise this show has the most 80s of 80s opening credits, and discover that Paul may be a Russian spy. Opening music, C.A.T.S. Eyes series one theme by John Kongos and closing theme by John Kongos and sung by Louise Barton.

We take to the streets of New York as we join Edward Woodward in the American series "The Equalizer" from 1985. Along the way we discover why the Jolly Green Giant isn't so jolly, why it's bad to color code your assassination files when you're colorblind, and ponder the marvel of a musical bog. Opening and closing music is the Equalizer theme written and performed by Stewart Copeland.

In this episode we're taking to the stars with The Last Starfighter from 1984. Along the way we question Centauri's money making scheme and worry about alien dribble. Intro music is the Last Starfighter Suite by Craig Safan, and outro is Somebody, Somewhere, Something from the Last Starfighter musical.

In this episode we're carrying on with the carry on team and scaring ourselves silly with Carry on Screaming from 1966. Along the way we get nostalgic for Victorian public lavatories and we discuss the merits of guest Carry On actors. Music by Eric Rogers.

In this special junior episode of Retrospection we're joined by ten year old James as he takes a look at an episode of Batman - The Animated Series. Will he think it's a work of pure bat-genius or simply some terrible trick played by the Joker? Join us and find out. Intro and outro music by Danny Elfman from the series. 

In this episode we are lucky to be joined by Judy Matheson. Judy stars in the films Lust for a Vampire, Twins of Evil, The Exquisite Cadaver, and many others. She also appeared in some of our favourite TV shows including The Professionals, The Sweeney and Blake's 7. Judy discusses her theatrical beginnings, her movies and shows, and her work as a continuity announcer in the eighties for Television South. Opening and closing music is from Lust for a Vampire by Harry Robinson. 

In this episode we're on a stake out out with American 1970s cops, Starsky and Hutch. Along the way we find out which one of has soul and who would rather take a sauna with a Crime Lord than go out and catch the criminals. Opening music is the first season Starsky and Hutch theme by Lalo Schifrin, and the closing music is the second season theme 'Gotcha' by Tom Scott.

In this episode we self isolate with some of our favorite retro video and computer games. And we've collected a special guest along the way. So join Colin, Paul and Dave as they choose some of their favorite joystick wagglers and button mashers. Intro music, Thunder Force IV composed by Toshiharu Yamanishi, and Takeshi Yoshida and outro music from The Chaos Engine by Farook Joi, Haroon Joi, and Richard Joseph.

In a change from our normal episode we've each pieced together our dream TV schedule for a day of self isolation. We start around 9am and finish around 12pm and it's a ramshackle, drunken affair. Mistakes will be made, odd TV selections complained about, and you'll feel like you've spent the day with us too.

In this episode we're polishing our Walther PPKs and mangling our quips with Timothy Dalton's first outing as James Bond in The Living Daylights from 1987. Along the way we discover why you shouldn't take a musical instrument to the public bathroom, and reminiscence on the charity record and concert, "Leave my Bladder Alone..."  Opening music is The Living Daylights by A-ha and outgoing track, Where Has Everybody Gone by the Pretenders

We're back with a new series of Retrospection. In this episode we're taking a look at the pilot episode of T. J Hooker, the crime fighting TV series which ran from 1982 to 1986. Along the way we learn to never order chicken from Burger Heaven, marvel at the deep storylines of characters that will never appear in the series, and learn the truth about why T.J. hooker was divorced. OPening and closing music is the show's original theme by Mark Snow.

Nothing says Christmas more than a stoned Californian wearing spandex. Join us as we unseasonably ring in the holidays with Captain America from 1979. Along the way Paul loses the ability to remember the name Steve Rogers, we marvel at his massive helmet and ponder how this ever got a sequel. Music is the opening theme by Pete Carpenter and Mike Post.

In this episode we're having a 10-20 with Gerry Anderson's final puppet series, Terrahawks, from 1983. Along the way we ponder why androids need genitalia, why is Dr. Ninestein a complete tool, and remember the old children's magazine "Look-In". Opening music is the theme from the show by Richard Harvey, and the closing music is the Japanese version opening soundtrack.

In this episode we're taking a shot at the American TV series the A-Team, which ran from 1983 to 1987. Along the way we discover Colin's trigger word, that Onions of Acting would be his autobiography, and that Paul is strong to the beer and has a whole sordid history of despicable behaviour with Action Men. Intro and outro music by Mike Post and Pete Carpenter. 

In this episode we warp out to the far reaches of the universe with Star Trek V: The Final Frontier from 1989. Along the way we unfortunately find out how Paul thinks the Enterprise is sexy, discover his fetish for catwomen and Colin does the Sybok shuffle. So join us on this epic journey. Intro music From STV by Jerry Goldsmith, and outro from STV, The Moon's a Window to Heaven performed by Hiroshima.  

In this episode we aim our sights on Bond, James Bond.... sort of. It's the unofficial Bond though with Never Say Never Again from 1983. Along the way Colin reveals who is really behind the genius of Sean Connery, Paul discusses his favorite pies, and occasionally they both talk about the film. Intro music is the Never Say Never Again theme by Michael Legrand and sung by Lani Hall, and the outro is the alternative theme sung by Phyllis Hyman.

In this episode we take an arresting look at the classic American cop show CHiPs from 1977. Along the way we enjoy some wacky zooms, ponder the dangers of squash, and Colin wonders if Paul even watched the show before recording. Join us as we get funky with the disco beats of Alan Silvestri's soundtrack and keep the "tack in the black" (email us if you have any idea what that means).