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STEVE NALLON’S SPITTING IMAGE MEMORIES
Season 1, Ep. 21
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Steve Nallon is a vocal chameleon and master puppeteer whose performances blend razor-sharp wit with uncanny mimicry. Best known for his iconic turn as Margaret Thatcher on Spitting Image, Nallon brings characters to life with a magician’s precision—whether through voice, movement, or mischievous satire. His talents stretch from stage to screen, animation to audiobook, delivering performances that are as clever as they are captivating. A natural storyteller with a performer’s spark, Steve Nallon turns imitation into an art form and puppetry into pure theatrical delight, always surprising audiences with his inventive, shape-shifting creativity.
Music by Northern Velvet, and Jake Thackray.
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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
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