Sinopsis
Since they wouldn't stop talking about TV, we just shoved a microphone in front of them and hit record. Listen as aspiring British screenwriters and comedians Dan Doolan and Chris Billingham indulge in their obsession and attempt to dissect the ever evolving world of television. Featuring news, reviews and recommendations.
Episodios
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272. Corporate Nonsense
27/06/2023 Duración: 01h46minThis week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks worth of news, including updates on shows and movies effected by the writers strike and all the corporate nonsense that's leading to shows being vanished for tax write offs. Plus, renewal and cancellation news from the last few weeks.
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271. The Twelfth Annual Static Awards
07/06/2023 Duración: 03h21minTo celebrate 11 years of this podcast, it's time for our Twelfth Annual Static Awards, our fictional TV awards show which is really just a poor excuse to recap the year in TV. We both nominate shows for each award and debate who should win on the show.
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270. Just News, No Reviews
30/05/2023 Duración: 01h20minThis week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks worth of news, including updates on shows effected by the writers strike, and the madness of Disney+ removing several shows. But first Dan has way too much fun dissecting some drunk voicenotes from Chris in a very self indulgent segment thats more from him than the listeners.
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269. I Like It When Characters Character
15/05/2023 Duración: 02h27minThis week Dan and Chris break down the WGA Writers Strike and it's implications on the future of TV and Film. We discuss the WGA's demands, projects currently confirmed to be effected and we read through some of Dan's favourite picket signs. We then review Ghosted, The Big Door Prize and Colin From Accounts.
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268. This Podcast Is Hard Work (For You)
29/04/2023 Duración: 02h46minThis week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including the cancellation of The National Treasure show no ones watching and Amazon attempting to squeeze IP out of their expensive MGM accquisition. Plus we review, Jury Duty, Beef, Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe and Power Rangers Once and Always.
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267. Sweet Sweet Velcro
10/04/2023 Duración: 02h21minThis week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including Star Wars Celebration announcements, Doctor Who casting and BBC's Ghosts ending on a high. Finally we review Luther: The Fallen Sun, Hello Tomorrow and Fleishman Is in Trouble.
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266. A TV Podcast
27/03/2023 Duración: 02h20minThis week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including the Good Burger sequel, Taskmaster Junior and the return of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! Plus we review some shows we missed in Kevin Can Fuck Himself, Bad Sisters and White Lotus.
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265. Also Not Presenting Match Of The Day
12/03/2023 Duración: 01h51minThis week Dan and Chris discuss TV News from the last few weeks, including the controversy at the BBC and incredible ratings growth for The Last Of Us. Plus we review Shrinking, Extraordinary and Rian Johnson's new murder procedural Poker Face.
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Happy Valley Series Three Spoiler Review (Bonus Episode)
06/03/2023 Duración: 53minIn this bonus episode, Dan and Chris break down the third and final season of Happy Valley, including the epic final episode. Was this a satisfying end to the show? Were some of the subplots concluded too quickly? Was it worth the wait? Check it out to hear our thoughts.
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264. Too Long
26/02/2023 Duración: 03h13minThis week Dan and Chris discuss as much news as they can manage from the last few months of TV. Plus we review The Last Of Us, Kelidoscope, That 90's Show and Deep Fake Neighbour Wars.
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263. Lost Retrospective (Season Four)
06/02/2023 Duración: 02h29minThis week Dan and Chris finally return now Dan has a functioning laptop. This time to continue their season-by-season retrospective of Lost. In this episode, we're taking a look at Season Four, regular service will resume in two weeks when we'll be tackling news and reviewing some of the newest and biggest shows around, or something.
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262. Give The Babies And Tables A Chance (Christmas Special)
19/12/2022 Duración: 02h36minThis week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including some recent cancellations and renewals, plus some more HBO/Discovery nonsense. Then we come over all festive as we review some holiday TV. The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, The Santa Clauses and AppleTV+ festive feature film Spirited. And finally, as has become tradition, Chris takes us through the UK TV guide for the festive period.
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261. Late (But Also Not Worth The Wait)
14/12/2022 Duración: 02h23minThis week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including Disney playing musical chairs with their CEO and a round up of Doctor Who News. Then we review Wednesday, The Patient, Glass Onion and for some reason, two Barbie Movies.
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260. Bad Lunch and Tooth Extraction (Unrelated)
22/11/2022 Duración: 01h57minThis week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including the new Doctor Who companion, Disney taking financial losses and Staged returning. Then we review The Devils Hour, Blockbuster, The Horne Section TV Show and Weird: The Al Yankovich Story.
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259. Countdown To Sausage Rolls
07/11/2022 Duración: 02h20minThis week Dan and Chris discuss the last few weeks of TV News, including Henry Cavill leaving The Witcher and the cancellation of Westworld. Then we review Reboot, Sprung an Andor.
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258. Lost Retrospective (Season Three)
24/10/2022 Duración: 03h12minThis week Dan and Chris take another break from their normal structure to continue their season-by-season retrospective of Lost. In this episode, we're taking a look at Season Three, then spend way too much time having a conversation they should have had after the podcast. Regular service will resume next episode.
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257. The State Of Streaming
09/10/2022 Duración: 02h16minThis week Dan and Chris discuss the State of Streaming. Are Netflix over extending? Are Disney+ too focused on existing IP? And why in the world are Peacock already trying to offload their service on one of the big boys? Is streaming as we know it untenable? Listen as we attempt to make sense of it all.
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256. Who Has Time To Name Things?
25/09/2022 Duración: 02h22minThis week Dan and Chris tackle some TV News before reviewing Rings of Power, House of the Dragon and She-Hulk!
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D23 Expo 2022 Chat (Bonus Episode)
13/09/2022 Duración: 01h23minIn this Bonus episode, Dan and Chris discuss all the latest news from D23. Was it disappointing? Are the Thunderbolts a boring team? What happened with the Fantastic 4 casting? All this and more in this Ramblougue.
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255. The Baby, The Bear and the Derry Girls
11/09/2022 Duración: 02h07minThis week Dan and Chris recorded just before D23 so instead we talk about other news before reviewing some shows we missed over the last year or so in; The Baby, The Bear and Derry Girls.