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A famously ‘terrible’ series that according to Clifford was largely sunk by Terry Wogan’s biting reviews. I’ve seen bits and was not impressed. Clifford hoped it might help him build on his success in Secret Army but it was not to be. Still, it kept him busy before Kessler’s return.

Never really understood what Natalie saw in Francois - he is a pretty insipid and undeveloped character and I am a little surprised he was allowed to be so active within Lifeline.

Max on the other hand seems to go through a real crisis - a bit like Brutus in Julius Caesar but in reverse

His mission has always been to betray them but he seems to genuinely rate the Lifeline regulars (and doesn't seem to have a high opinion of his communist allies). It's the complexity that means, like Albert and Kessler, we can't see him as a 'goody' or 'baddy' - exactly why Secret Army is so good

And that ending!!!

Please tell us your thoughts on S2E11, A Matter of Life and Death, by Sat 28th Feb and we’ll read it out on the show! Thanks!

Story: Francois ignores advice and attempts to co-ordinate several sets of airmen by himself - with tragic results.

There are communists. And Duncan Lamont guest stars!

Have you listened to our most recent episode yet, about S2E10 Guest’s at God’s Table?

This is the Christmasy one with the orphan children!

Use the link below or listen whenever you get your podcasts such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean etc!

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So no need to wade any streams?

Next ep - S2E9 Little Old Lady- is out this Saturday!

Written by David Crane & directed by Terrence Dudley.

We discuss the writing, direction, performances, scenes in the script that didn’t make it onto screen, and this brilliant moment where Natalie takes Max’s beer! 😂

Any thoughts for us?

AJ @secretarmypod.bsky.social and I will be recording our review of #SecretArmy S2 E10 Guests at God’s Table soon: the Christmas one with the children.

Let us know your thoughts and we’ll read them out on the pod. Thank you!

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It’s Christmas Eve! Have you wrapped your presents yet?!

Here’s one of my fav scenes of Secret Army.

Love all the interactions between the LifeLine regulars. Love how they are like naughty schoolchildren. And Albert’s actions at the end is one of the most unexpected moments of the whole series!

His memory is amazing!
And you’re such a sympathetic interviewer.
A delight how he *didn’t* do the actors’ stereotype of just saying everyone was lovely to cover no details, but justifying it with loads of individual detail! Except for all the lovely wives.

Our interview with the wonderful Daniel Hill is out now!

Not only do we cover his 3 roles in Secret Army, but we also chat about working on Doctor Who, Tenko, and Blood Money!

Listened to it already? Let us know which bits you enjoyed!

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The Box Of Delights / The Christmas Jottings Of Hinge and Bracket The Peggy Mount Calamity Hour · Episode

Our sparkling new episode is under the tree ~ Pulling an all-nighter to booze and ramble about Box Of Delights and The #Christmas Jottings Of Hinge And Bracket, on #Spotify:
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Episode 66: Terror of the Zygons After reviewing a few disappointing stories, Andy and Alex are back on firmer ground with an adventure which Alex describes as part of the fabric of her childhood: Terror of the Zygons! While Andy dra

Completely forgot that the latest World Enough & Time classic #DoctorWho podcast is out now.

This time Alex and Andy face the Terror of the Zygons!

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Happy birthday to Angela Richards, whose incredible career spanned 5 decades from the 60s to the 00s.

This photo is from one of her earliest TV roles, an episode of City ‘68 (released the same year as the title).

This anthology drama series looked at the problems of urban life.

Throwback to our Christmas episode from 2023 where I had a bad cold, had a Prosecco moment, and got really drunk during recording.

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AJ @secretarmypod.bsky.social and I met up tonight to see the wondrous Louise Jameson. Ryan being there too made it a full-on ‘Down the Line: a Secret Army podcast’ meet-up. Lovely evening.

Finished work and will soon drive from MCR to Leeds to see the amazing Louise Jameson in her one-woman show. 🫶

I’ve seen it before but it’s worth travelling for. 🚙

It’s also a podcast reunion as will meet Andy & Ryan there!

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Image shows the actor Michael Culver, in 1940s German Luftwafe uniform, playing character Erwin Brandt. He looks distraught - because he has just lost his wife and son. He is looking at a British bomber who was involved in the raid. A map is on the wall behind him.

New podcast ep out now! 🥂

Andy & AJ take a look at S2E8, The Big One, with special contributions from the fab @chrisfilmandart.bsky.social

Thanks for joining us and sharing your knowledge, Chris!

Listen using the link or where you get your podcasts!

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‘The year AJ’s shoulder ruined Christmas’ 🎄 😂

Something really weird happens when you play this record on Saint Nicholas Day…

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Gradually rewatching Secret Army & working through your back catalogue per episode. Hi to me in a few months time when I catch up!

Coming up soon!

This Friday: Andy & I record our episode on S2E9, Little Old Lady

This Saturday, podcast ep for S2E8, The Big One, is released!

20th Dec: Interview with Daniel Hill (who was in S2E8)

Xmas special: Interview with Paul Shelley who played Major Bradley!

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Episode 65: Enlightenment Hoist your moonrakers and splice the mainbrace! It's Enlightenment. Now, Andy and Alex love the bones of Doctor Who, really they do, but Enlightenment sorely tests them. The things they struggle with

Our new episode on Enlightenment includes a hallucinatory ChatGPT Tegan quiz and sage advice not to fall for the revival of bamboo furniture: on.soundcloud.com/VNCHSQocWbMr... #DoctorWho #TeganJovanka #NigelHavers

What fun! And so pleased to hear the most wanted story is the genuinely hilarious The Myth Makers - none of your Dalek-based tosh. Thanks as ever for your dedication in putting this together. I have a long train journey ahead of me to listen to the rest. #bliss #doctorwho #missingepisodes

🚨 Limited time left to go inside the Candide!!

An update from Bridget at the 316 Community, the organisation currently renting out 28 Grand Place in Brussels.

(This was the building used for the exterior of Le Candide in series 2 & 3 of Secret Army!)

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It really does!

We totally will!