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JAMES MARQUAND/BILL WARD/TRON’S BRUCE BOXLEITNER
In a show bursting at the seams with amazing celebs, we have not only a halloween special featuring some of the finest guests from the past few weeks offering their pick of the best Halloween movies, but also contributions from Star Wars veteran Jack Klaff, and impressionist, illustrator and Young Frankenstein stage star Jessica Martin. She will be a special guest in a future episode. There’s also a chat with James Marquand, writer and director of new film The Partisan, and son of much-missed Return of the Jedi director Richard Marquand.
And with new movie Tron: Ares busting the proverbial block, I take a trip to the digital archives and dust off an interview with Bruce Boxleitner. Naturally he discusses the Tron movies, but also his work on TV favourites Bring ‘Em Back Alive, The Scarecrow and Mrs King, and Babylon 5.
With thanks to Jack Klaff, Jonathan Sothcott, Babs Morgan, Sam Clemens, Marshall Julius, Jessica Martin, Mike Holoway, Bruce Boxleitner and anyone else I missed.
The Partisan' starring Morgane Polanski & Malcolm McDowell is on digital 27 Oct, followed by DVD release on 15 Dec.
For more info on Bill Ward’s book, go to:
https://www.kozubooks.com/books-new/immersive-by-bill-ward
For info on The Shawshank Redemption play, go to:
https://www.kenwright.com/productions/shawshank-redemption-2025-2026-tour/
Young Frankenstein can be seen at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
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40. WAITING FOR WOZNIAK/BRENDON;GEORGESON TRIBUTES/TV CHOICES
17:07||Season 1, Ep. 40Welcome to episode 40 of Nostalgiahhh, which comes to you from a venue while waiting for Mike Wozniak, the comedy genius who stole the show on Taskmaster five years ago, and proves a master of the rambling mystery. We also pay tribute to actors Nicholas Brendon and Tom Georgeson, and round up three TV shows worth a look, two featuring David Morrissey. Clips courtesy of those nice people at Channel 4 and Mutant Enemy Inc/20th century Fox
39. DEAD ON THE VINE’S MARK AC BROWN
19:44||Season 1, Ep. 39Mark AC Brown was born and bred in North Yorkshire, and has been forging a career in film as a prolific and versatile screenwriter and director.Dead on the Vine is his second film as director and won Best Film at indie icon Kevin Smith’s Smodcastle Film Festival and the BIFA qualifying Unrestricted View Film Festival. It then caught the eye of horror legend Brian Yuzna (Re-animator, Society) and he took it for his distribution label Dark Arts Entertainment, and released the film on DVD and streaming across the USA and Canada. The film has now been released across the world. Mark took a few minutes to discuss the movie, his process, and what he’s working on next.
38. PYTHON'S GRAIL vs BOORMAN'S EXCALIBUR
01:23:28||Season 1, Ep. 38Monty Python and the Holy Grail vs John Boorman’s Excalibur. Which was the better take on the Arthurian legend? In this special edition, “Shameful” Steve Noble plays ‘Pod Trumps’ with Roger Crow as they discuss the pros and cons of each movie. Which was the better Camelot? Who was the better witch? And overall, which was the better movie? There’s only one way to find out. Clips courtesy of their respective copyright owners. Warning: this does contain a “ding dong” reference, so if easily offended, best to have a nice cup of tea and listen to something less controversial.
37. JAMES FAULKNER on ZULU DAWN; GAME OF THRONES; KNIVES OUT 3
27:28||Season 1, Ep. 37From the battlefields of Zulu Dawn to the world of Bridget Jones’s Diary, Game of Thrones, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and The Bank Job, this is a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.In this episode, we’re joined by actor and producer James Faulkner for an exclusive interview, looking back at the making of Zulu Dawn, his remarkable screen career, and the stories behind some of his most memorable roles.Insightful, entertaining, and packed with behind-the-scenes moments — this is a must-listen for film fans. And yes, it contains explicit language. Zulu Dawn, the 4K version, is out now in select cinemas.
36.2. Theatre Round-up
16:21||Season 1, Ep. 36.2Roger Crow has been to the theatre - a lot - so here’s his reviews of Death on the Nile; Harry Enfield and No Chums, and Single White Female.
36.1. MARCH TV/FILM CHOICES
19:48||Season 1, Ep. 36.1Tony Greenway and Roger Crow discuss the vodcast ‘Bonding with Dad’ and the best films and TV shows of recent weeks.
36. RETURN OF THE SAINT
56:28||Season 1, Ep. 36Roger Crow and Tony Greenway revisit arguably the best episode of the 1970s series starring Ian Ogilvy.Listeners can watch along on ITVX or YouTube. Clips courtesy of ITC Entertainment. Feel free to snigger in a manic style as the commentary unfolds. Howard’s Way theme courtesy of BBC. Sky High courtesy of Jigsaw. The Specialist and Napoleon Dynamite clips care of their respective film companies.
35. MIKE P NELSON
19:40||Season 1, Ep. 35Mike P Nelson is the writer/director of Silent Night, Deadly Night, a fun revamp of a 1984 stalk and slash classic. Roger Crow talks to Mike about his process, inspirations and future projects.
34.1. PRIMA FACIE REVIEW
08:07||Season 1, Ep. 34.1Jodie Comer won rave reviews for the one-woman drama Prima Facie. Roger Crow was there on the opening night at York’s Grand Opera House and offers his take on the drama.