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We're wrapping up season 5, and WHAT a season we've all had!We've decided to end on everyone's favourite stop-motion sheep, everyone's favourite stop-motion production company, and everyone's favourite Vic Reeves-performed theme song. Shaun the Sheep was a surprisingly emotional fare. Unsurprising was the amount we laughed during the research (binge-watching) period for this ridiculous and wonderful show.Other discussions include the oppressive UK heat we're all currently working under and Elsie's strange taste in perfume.We also spent some time reflecting on the madness of the last few months. We recorded this episode just after attending the International Women's Podcast Awards, and we know that this would not have been possible without our amazing listeners. You lot are truly the best, and that you still invite us into your ears season after season is an honour and a privilege.Finally, if you miss us during our break, fear not! There is a whole bunch of fun bonus episodes on our Patreon and we will keep posting new ones over the Summer if you care to join us.Baaaaah!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv

Three down! Two to go!!!We are finally over half way through our diligent (sporadic) coverage of TSOTB.We said it about season 2 and we're saying it again now - this show gets better and more emotional with every season.There is much to discuss here including SEVEN new regular characters so strap in for as comprehensive a discussion as two hours would allow for.We've got the arrival of the Golden Trio (Tracy, Jackie, Crash). We've got boyfriends (for Tracy AND ELAINE?!). Aaaaaaand we've got Michael...Content warning: we will be talking about the current state of children's care homes in the UK. If this topic is difficult for you, take care and we will see you next time.Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv

Here is a little excerpt from our Patreon episode on Paddington - a deeper discussion of some of the topics we touched on in the main feed. Link down below to subscribe for full bonus episodes!...We separated this conversation from the main feed episode as we love Paddington very much and wanted our regular episode to be a celebration of him (plus it was getting a bit long).However, there has been a sharp vibe-shift in the public perception of this character/franchise, and it merits discussion.In this bonus episode, we discuss how a radical celebration of immigration has been co-opted by the establishment to the point that Paddington is no longer recognised in the public consciousness as a refugee.This is the story of how a little bear from Peru became yer liberal dad, the Ferryman, and the mascot of centrist Twitter. (Be warned, we will be reading Tweets from Richard Osman.)As always, thank you for supporting us! We hope you enjoy.An article we read and loved by Adam Thomas really informed us in the making of this episode is linked down below - well worth reading!https://www.aaihs.org/paddington-bear-and-black-british-migration-politics/ ...Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv

"Please look after this bear. Thank you."This week we're doing the other small posh bear with a sweet sticky substance addiction.The original 70s show is our main focus with some Hanna Barbera and movie shaped detours along the way.Be prepared to hear at least one of us cry.(On another note, during the time of recording, we didn't yet know we were an award-winning podcast. Thank you so much for supporting us! We can hardly express how much we appreciate you being here and listening.)Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv

The Motorettes are singing! WE KEEP THE ENGINE SPINNING!This week we're covering another show that uses objects as episode titles - it's FINALLY time for The Hoobs.We'll be exploring the complex drama of the Hoobs' home/van/shared living space; the layered drama of their inter-planetary working environments, and the intense drama of their inter-species conflict with the Motorettes.In this episode we also discuss the short-lived channel 4 educational strand and AO3 tags.Hoob Hoob Hooray!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv

Following on from last week's Sooty - The Corbett Years, this week we are continuing to explore the turbulent yet magical history of the UK's longest-running kids TV show.Stefon voice: This episode has everything! Boy magicians, theme-parks, expensive IP purchases, the destruction of VHS tapes, extensive audition prep, meddling producers, vanishing motorcycles, and Joe Pasquale.For the first 40-odd years of Sooty, check out our last episode.A lot of information on this episode was gleaned from a FASCINATING interview with Richard Cadell himself on the wonderful podcast Jack's Throwback Attack. It is well worth a listen if you are a Sooty fan, and it can be found right here https://jacksthrowbackattack.blogspot.com/Finally, we have spent a lot of time with Sooty and his numerous outings over the past month, having not watched a single episode between us as children. This is because it was so highly requested, and we are so glad you all pushed us to cover it. We've had a fantastic time studying this joyous British institution, so thank you!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv

We're doing a two parter on one of the biggest names in British children's telly - Sooty!This is one of the most highly requested shows we've had, and we wanted to do it properly. Therefore, the Cadell years will be hitting your ears in two short weeks.Seriously, you guys seem to LOVE this little bear. And after an intensive week of research (watching YouTube), so do we!EEEEP EEP EEEEEEEEP (that's our Sweep impression).Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv

Content warning: discussion of anti-trans campaigners, homophobia, suicide, sexual assaultYou may have seen that there has been some discussion in the press about Hey Duggee using the word "they" to refer to a cartoon raccoon. We are here to talk about why on God's green Earth this has made the national news.We are starting this clip right in the middle of the episode (full discussion on our Patreon linked below).

Imagine... imagine... imagine a STORYYYYYY!This week we're visiting a magical room with portals to different worlds; the children's section of a public library!We're joined by a cast of hippie magicians and two of the funniest puppets to have ever graced our screens. Together we'll venture through multiple looking glasses into increasingly psychedelic dream sequences.It's LSD for the zillennial generation!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv