Into the Archives with Peter Fleming

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/peterflemingtvFind out more at linktr.ee/tomburgesscomedy

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: @PeterFlemingTVtomburgesscomedy.co.ukArtwork by Soggy Milk Design.

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: @PeterFlemingTVFacebook: PeterFlemingTVArtwork by Soggy Milk Design.

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.comTwitter: @PeterFlemingTVFacebook: /PeterFlemingTVArtwork by Soggy Milk Design.

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: @PeterFlemingTVFacebook: PeterFlemingTVArtwork by Soggy Milk Design.

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: @PeterFlemingTVFacebook: PeterFlemingTVArtwork by Soggy Milk Design.

It's Saturday! It's 9 o'clock! Let's lose our minds! Peter looks at his creation of the BBC's very first live Saturday morning kids' show, and how it might still be shaping the BBC to this day. Features amazing prizes, the only surviving clip of The Saturday Asylum (1975), and your own correspondence. Special thanks to Rob Bond, Amy Gledhill and Sooz Kempner.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: @PeterFlemingTVFacebook: PeterFlemingTVArtwork by Soggy Milk Design.

Oink! Squeak! Cuckoo! No, you don't need to adjust your set. We've got animals in! Peter recalls his lost BBC programmes looking at all creatures great and small (but not All Creatures Great and Small), and tries to forget what happened with the pigs. Features scandalous memorabilia from Cornucopia (1972), a surviving clip of The Two Little Horses (1967), and your own correspondence (2021).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: @PeterFlemingTVFacebook: PeterFlemingTVArtwork by Soggy Milk Design.

Your table is booked at Café Fleming! Peter recalls his lost BBC programmes about food and drink in mouth-watering detail, from school canteen drama to the most(ly) harmless TV chef of them all. Bon appétit! Features delicious merchandise, a surviving clip of Inside the Orange (1971), and your own correspondence. Special thanks to Eleanor Morton and Zoë Tomalin.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: @PeterFlemingTVFacebook: PeterFlemingTVArtwork by Soggy Milk Design.