Presented by Martin Spellacey
Some interesting nostalgia chat and music with Martin
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19 May 12:00 pm
 19 May 12:00 pm
Was it General Gibbons in the library with the lead pipe? Was it Lady Schofield in the vicarage with the sparkling cyanide? No, it was Martin Spellacey with his guest Chris Thornton from granada TV discussing the work of
12 May 12:00 pm
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. The chap on the left in white with the elaborate headgear is called Chris Lowe and his companion in the suit and jubilee hat is Neil Tennant. I’m sure you don’t need to be told that these two fellow-me-lads are the uber-talented Pet Shop Boys. Probably the best pop duo in the world! and who better to celebrate in one of our music specials than their impressive body of work, so welcome faithful listener, to my Pet Shop Boys special.
Marcus joins me to talk about their music, their videos, about meeting them on the cornish in Nice and to discuss many of their collaborations. 05 May 12:00 pm
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James Ewen from CineMe joins Gary and I on the show this week to talk about some of his film influences as a child, he talks about his favourite actors and directors but one man shines through in his appreciation. Can you guess from the pictures above who it is? I’ll give you a clue it’s neither the first nor second man! click on the link dear listeners and all will be revealed. 28 Apr 12:00 pm
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Alas folks due to me getting the galloping socket rot in my left eye, honestly, I look like homer simpson with a cherry tomato in his left socket at the moment, so the very beautiful Zara is going to delight you with some of her favourite tunes whilst I recuperate! But you see (no pun intended) I’m not the only one eyed monster which doth mock the meat I feed upon, I’m in good company, me hearties!
21 Apr 12:00 pm
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. The decade that brought us; The Moon Landings, Beatlemania and the James bond film franchise is celebrated as Gary and I use our home made time machine to travel back to the sixties and celebrate everything that was cool and groovy. There’s sketches, sixties music and a special edition of the top ten intros quiz to boot.
14 Apr 12:00 pm
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. For a certain generation the image above will recall a really scary title sequence to a TV series called Survivors, which was recently remade by the BBC. This week we continue our tribute to Writer Terry Nation who created the series along with other hit shows such as Blakes seven. We also celebrate a special TV series that celebrates 40 years this year. This chap may give you a clue as to what that is…. 07 Apr 12:00 pm
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If you’re wondering why this page has a picture from The Avengers, from The Saint and from Doctor Who, well one of the people who link these classic TV series’ is the feller standing behind Tom Baker in the picture. His name was Terry Nation and he worked on all of those shows as well as creating some classic drama in the seventies. Matt Davis pops in to talk about some of Terry’s early work including his iconic creation; The Daleks.
There’s the usual pot-pourri of sketches, music and general madness and I apologise if you’re a fan of Dana for what I do to her this week. We also talk about n up and coming young comedian called Chris Ramsey – this guy:-
31 Mar 12:00 pm
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These lovely people belong to Woodlands Church in Clifton, where they will be performing a series of plays throughout Easter week. You can find out more by visiting Woodlands website http://www.woodlandschurch.net
And this, as if you needed telling, is a picture of Arthur Lowe and the wonderfully fruity voiced Philip Madoc who we remember this week. …and there’s the usual melange of sketches, clips, quizzes and music. 24 Mar 12:00 pm
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Calling local film-makers and big screen enthusiasts! This week we talk to James Ewen from The CineMe website is http://cinemefilms.com
17 Mar 12:00 pm
Presented by Martin Spellacey Some interesting nostalgia chat and music with Martin Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. I have taken a little sabbatical this week so this week, we leave you in the capable hands of the Art show!
10 Mar 12:00 pm
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Och Rose, the Master will be wanting his possett and those floorboards aren’t going to polish themselves now, are they? To anyone of a certain generation the dulcet tones of Gordon Jackson sum up warmth, cosiness and ultra efficiency. today we’re talking about the original series of Upstairs downstairs.
As well as that we have the usual heady mix of sketches, music and guest appearances from Tedmond. There’s even a little tribute to the late great Frank Carson and these weeks top ten intro quiz has a Dancing theme. click on the link:- 03 Mar 12:00 pm
Presented by Martin Spellacey Some interesting nostalgia chat and music with Martin Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Her last words to Doctor Who in the seventies were “Don’t Forget me..” and on this weeks show we speak to a chap called Jeremy Bentham who was a good friend of the late actress Elisabeth Sladen, who played the iconic Sarah-Jane Smith. He certainly didn’t forget her, in fact went on to form a lasting friendship with the actress. Jeremy talks movingly about his memories of Lis and there’s the usual heady mix of sketches, quizzes and music along for the ride to boot! should you click on the link and listen K9? Affirmative mistress!
25 Feb 12:00 pm
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When the Federation finally close down this cesspit, I’m going to have that vulpine degenerate eviscerated with a very small and very blunt knife! Not my words, oh no, I couldn’t condone such violence.. these are the words of that charming character pictured above called Servalan. Who is she? Only the ice queen icon from BBC’s classic 1970/80′s cult series blakes 7. Yes we talk about Blake and his motley crew this week, there’s music from Dan and Laura Curtis and the usual hoi-palloy of sketches, clips and gags. 18 Feb 12:00 pm
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……………………………………………………………………………………IT’s! This week we celebrate the work of those comedy geniuses? Geniui? Jeanie-wusses? Them clever inspirational goons, Monty Python… yes I know they weren’t the goons, well the goons were the goons but monty python; well they’re brilliant! This week we are joined my self-confessed Palin afficianado Melissa Brooks, who talks to us about the appeal of the Python’s in the states their TV series, records, films and even has some rumours of a new and exciting project that may be on it’s way. There’s always mayhem afoot when the Python’s are about and this week was no exception. You see, dear listener, a gremlin McGuffin sneaked into the BCFM computer system and faded out a bit of Mel’s interview and chopped the end of the show off but fear not, we’ll play the python interview at a later date. 11 Feb 12:00 pm
Presented by Martin Spellacey Some interesting nostalgia chat and music with Martin Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. At last, it’s out! Hammer’s first proper ‘Orror film for what seems like bleedin’ ages. Yes I know we’ve had a bit of a dabble in horror recently with hammer’s version of “Let the right one in” and ”Wakewood!” but this is real gothic scary stuff… and it’s British too! So this week we talk all about the film and divulge some interesting snippets of gossip about some exciting stuff what that lot in the Hammer archives are doing with some of the classic films they’ve got! Oh yes, heaving bosoms, dark shadows, capes and buckets of false blood… you know the stuff!
04 Feb 12:00 pm
Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Every now and then we dedicate the show to the musical output of a selected artist. We’ve done it before with David Bowie and Elton john and this week it’s that musical tit-willow Kate Bush that we are concentrating on. We’ve still got the top ten intro quiz, that this week concentrates on the subject of birds and there’s a few sketches too as Sherlock and Watson find themselves on the trail of the Hound of the Baskervilles! Click on the link and enjoy! Marty 21 Jan 12:00 pm
Remember last year, we ran a feature on Some of the Carry On film stars? You do? Good, because we continue in the vein of tributing one of the most successful British film franchises with a little bit of slap and tickle and a giggle here or there! Find out which one of the Carry On team I danced with, learn which one of the gang used to cause Mayhem in the Underground near Brentford and find out who got taken to dinner by Mr Carry On himself. That’s got to be worth a listen, Saucy!
14 Jan 12:00 pm
It’s all a little bit hush hush, you know! Well at least it ought to be. You see, we’re covering the works of author John Le Carre this week, creator of the book, TV series, Radio play and now film; Tinker Tailor, Soldier Spy. so meet me under Westminster Bridge, near embankment whilst carrying a rolled up copy of the times. The cow moos at dawn! Marty 07 Jan 12:00 pm
Presented by Martin Spellacey Some interesting nostalgia chat and music with Martin
Don’t be spooked by what you hear….. Ghosts do exist! After a lot of interest following the first part of our Christmas ghost story read by Shane Briant, we’re very proud indeed to play you the conclusion. Don’t worry if you missed the first part, it’s included here again for your edification and delight! 31 Dec 12:00 pm
This week we’ve a whole show dedicated to the most recent work of a true British icon, Mr Elton John. We talk about his recent albums and play a selection of songs that you may not be familiar with but which certainly warrant your ears’ attention! What better way to say goodbye to that yellow brick road that was 2011. Marty 24 Dec 12:00 pm
Presented by Martin Spellacey Some interesting nostalgia chat and music with Martin
In the immortal and much imited words of that most profound of philosophers; Noddy Holder – ” It’s Christmas!!!!!!!!!” and I’m tickled pink to be able to share an hour of your most valuable listening time. you see, dear listener, you deserve the very best, and the best you shall have! We talk “Morecambe and Wise”, we have tracks by The Pet Shop Boys, Kate Bush and Abba and an exclusive christmas Ghost story read by the uber-talented Shane Briant!
That’s pretty good, isn’t it! Enjoy the show and have yourself a merry little Christmas! 17 Dec 12:00 pm
OOh Missus, no listen, you saucy little thing you, Matron says you should be listening to Martin Spellacey on BCFM. Easy Tiger, we’re talking Carry On Films today! There’s also my singularly guilty take on Garrow’s Law, the Top Ten intros theme this week is the word “Stop”, Pinkie’s back with another grim tale about the fate of Perky, we pay tribute to the actor Harry Morgan and I’ve allowed one, just one Christmas song! Settle down now, you pretty little thing, put your feet up, relax and open your lug holes and we’ll see what pops up! Fnarrrrr!!!!
10 Dec 12:00 pm
Presented by Martin Spellacey Some interesting nostalgia chat and music with Martin
To celebrate the showing of the last episode of Casualty filmed in Bristol we talk to some of the cast about how they feel about the move from Bristol to Cardiff. Ben from Shout Out joins us to tackle our fiendishly difficult intro’s quiz and there’s the usual sketches, music and chattty bits. Click on the link lickety splick if you want to hear the lot. |
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