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Contrasting features this week. We start with Cosgrove Hall, the decades spanning British Childrens TV company, with a magnificent catalog of work. We then reflect on the career of cinematographer and director Nicolas Roeg, going beyond his most famous films. The question is, which films can all three panelists unanimously recommend?https://www.cosgrovehallfilmsarchive.co.uk/https://www.bfi.org.uk/features/where-begin-nicolas-roeghttps://www.kevinspetchcreative.com/

In this first episode of series three we interview Americana musician Curtis Eller. We then discuss the career and discography of British post punk band the The.https://www.curtiseller.com/https://www.thethe.com/

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.....