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Series 2 comes to an end with two contrasting features. Firstly we discuss who will be the next Bond, reflecting on how little Eon Productions have acknowledged.Then we consider the film career of film director, critic and theorist, Germaine Dulac.The episode ends with a brief reflection on our fellow and much missed co-presenter, William Astbury.Thanks for everything, your Lordship!

In the first section we conclude our look at science fiction films, covering 1972 to 1982. It does not occur to us to ask 'Who would win in a fight between an armed ape on horseback and a Xenomorph?'But in our second section we do try to nominate the most important and influencial science fiction film of 1952 to 1982.... or is it all time?

New presenter Phil Todd joins Kevin and Dave to discuss Romanian film director Radu Jude, focusing on his award winning 2023 motion picture, Do Not Expect Too Much From The End Of The World. Then Kevin and Dave catch up on recommendations, reviewing upcoming albums from Curtis Eller's American Circus, Public Service Broadcasting, and an album from Evelyn Glennie's back catalogue.

As if Merch was not big enough, now we look at Science Fiction Films from 1952 to1982. This first part tackles the first 20 years. Episode 12 will air Part 2.The team pick two important films for each decade. Kevin goes strong with Vampires in Space, Rob admits it really is full of stars, and Dave completely forgets to mention Forbidden Planet is the first film with a wholly electronic score.

In a change from our planned episode, here is the second part of our discussion on Merchandising. We broaden out slighty to discuss video games along with FIlm and TV, covering the 80's up to present. The ebb and flow in popularity of various franchises is considered, and we look forward to what comes next. Warning - we don't know. We could get very rich if we did.

Action figures. Lollipops. Wallpaper. Jim jams. Bleach. And so much more ......The world of promotional merch is all pervasive and it's history fascinating. We discuss the history of how 'they' sell us something and then sell us some more associated things from the earliest (very early) beginnings, concentrating on Film and TV up until 1979.In our second part, out in two weeks, we bring the topic up to date.Plus we even find time for more recommendations.Time to work on those 5282 branded t-shirts, duvet covers and action figures.....

The underappreciated musician Annette Peacock is the topic of our first feature. Often referred to as a 'synth pioneer' there is so much more to her career.But did she set up her own label? You bet she did, and Labels owned by artists is our second topic.

In this episode we firstly go through the extraordinary career of actor George Lazenby. You may know he was James Bond in just one film, before famously walking away. But what else did he appear in, and did he regret never returning as the worlds most famous secret agent (sorry Smiley).Then we chat about an infamous moral panic in the UK - the threat, real or imagined, posed by Video Nasties. An instructive episode in recent UK history, and a pointer to the culture wars dogging us now.

In this special episode Kevin interviews Leeds creative Ste G, about bands, poetry and a super villain with a heart of yolk.Then Ste G performs The Time Is Now especially for 5282.