Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. Charles has an uncomfortable meeting with his father. At Leisurecruise, Mark is unenthusiastic with Ken and Sarah's expansion plans. Tom and Jan agree to proceed with the divorce, but later Tom gets bad news from Avril. The Mermaid Yard reels from the inquest verdict, while things get frosty between Polly and Gerald. Meanwhile Amanda leads Leo astray! Check out our website: antiquedust.co.uk

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. A mysterious stranger arrives in town, while the Mermaid Yard is suffering from the impact of the catamaran disaster, and Periplus is struggling after Clod's death. Polly and Gerald clash over his workload, and Leo moons over Abby (but he soon cheers up after a refreshing dip in a pool!). Check out our website: antiquedust.co.uk

Join us as we talk about Deutschland 83. This eight-episode German television series became the most-successful foreign language drama ever aired on Channel 4 in the UK. In the series finale, "Able Archer", the West continues with its nuclear war game, and Martin, unwelcome on both sides of the border, contemplates a way to keep the East from making a devastating mistake. Meanwhile, Yvonne remains in the grasp of Annett and the secret police; Ingrid tracks down Schweppenstette to save...

Join us as we talk about Deutschland 83. This eight-episode German television series became the most-successful foreign language drama ever aired on Channel 4 in the UK. In episode 7, "Bold Guard", as preparations for NATO’s nuclear war game intensify, Martin receives an order from East Germany that cements his fears about their paranoia. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on...

Join us as we talk about Deutschland 83. This eight-episode German television series became the most-successful foreign language drama ever aired on Channel 4 in the UK. In episode 6, "Brandy Station", Martin wants to stay in East Germany after returning for his mother’s kidney transplant. General Jackson is taken hostage. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2f2j6jRgvIOaAXXHHIOfeM?si=269b116a2de54a65 and on...

In episode 5, "Cold Fire", Martin is sent back to East Berlin, but is forced to deliver a seemingly harmless package to a mysterious man in West Berlin on the way. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2f2j6jRgvIOaAXXHHIOfeM?si=269b116a2de54a65 and on Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/user-playlists/d665e8944f604ed58e892ddb8fa8063cengb?ref=dm_sh_d565-baff-b1ad-9620-1ac8a

In episode 4, "Northern Wedding", when the bug is found in Linda's desk, NATO is placed on high alert. Linda arrives to visit Martin, who scrambles to turn her loyalties around. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2f2j6jRgvIOaAXXHHIOfeM?si=269b116a2de54a65 and on Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/user-playlists/d665e8944f604ed58e892ddb8fa8063cengb?ref=dm_sh_d565-baff-b1ad-9620-1ac8a

In episode 3, "Atlantic Lion", while at a NATO conference in Brussels, Moritz gets an assignment to seduce and bug the head security analyst’s secretary, Linda Seiler. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2f2j6jRgvIOaAXXHHIOfeM?si=269b116a2de54a65 and on Amazon Music https://music.amazon.co.uk/user-playlists/d665e8944f604ed58e892ddb8fa8063cengb?ref=dm_sh_d565-baff-b1ad-9620-1ac8a  

Join us as we talk about Deutschland 83. This eight-episode German television series became the most-successful foreign language drama ever aired on Channel 4 in the UK. In episode 2, "Brave Guy", Tischbier orders Martin to break into NATO head analyst Henrik Mayer's hotel room to steal a secret report. He refuses until Tischbier promises to help his mother who is suffering from diabetes in East Germany. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on...

Join us as we talk about Deutschland 83. This eight-episode German television series became the most-successful foreign language drama ever aired on Channel 4 in the UK. In episode 1, "Quantum Jump", East Germany's Secret Service is concerned by American military plans in West Germany. East German Secret Service employee Lenora Rauch sends her nephew, Martin, to West Germany to act as a spy. You can find our playlist of the music featured in the series on...

In our latest Original v Remake episode, we talk about 'The Day of the Jackal' (1973) and it's 1997 remake (of sorts) 'The Jackal'. Bruce Willis v Edward Fox - who comes out on top?

This week, Jonathan and Rob take a "leap" into the unknown and watch episodes of the 90s time-travelling sci-fi show 'Quantum Leap'. Enjoy a wholesome slice of Americana, as the relentlessly nice Sam Beckett solves everyone's problems - one beautiful woman at a time! Oh, and there's a gay episode, too!

Jonathan and Rob have watched 'Dark Season', Russell T Davies' 1990s sci-fi drama for children, and ponder the important questions: Was it a backdoor Doctor Who story? Was Marcie Hatter a secret incarnation of the Doctor? Can you tell someone your name without giving away part of your soul? Should you always carry a paddle? And what in the name of sanity does Jacqueline Pierce have on her head? And we enjoyed every minute of it!

This week, Jonathan and Rob discuss all three incarnations of the classic sci-fi series 'The Tomorrow People'. 1970s wooden acting, shonky FX, and dodgy robots? - that doesn't put us off! 1990s slapstick comedy? - bring it on! 2010s gorgeous shirtless men? - we'll take one for the team! Jaunt with us into the psionic world of the Homo Superior!

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week the series reaches a dramatic conclusion in the aftermath of the Lynette disaster, as Tom and the Mermaid Yard are being sued, and Tom is suspended by Jack and Avril. Abby sees Jaeger for who he is, while Polly asks Frere to help her with the situation. Kate has to say goodbye to her cottege, and Abby works out who her father is and decides to go to America to see her son. And tragedy strikes the...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week, Frere's takeover of Relton reaches a climax. Abby leaves home to move in with Jaeger after Polly refuses to tell her who her father is. Jack isn't worried about the Relton takeover, unlike Avril and Tom. Ken seals his partnership with the Fosters, then tries to rekindle things with Jan while mansplaining a Chinese banquet. Lynne and Clod return from honeymoon, and then disaster strikes! Check out...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week, Abby's involvement with Curtis Jaeger intensifies, much to Leo's chagrin. Kate reveals the extent of her money worries while baking a cake, and then has a touching moment with Jack. Jan's supplier difficulties are resolved, but Clod and Lynne have to come home early from their honeymoon so that Clod can amend his designs. Sarah and Ken flirt madly while Mark is playing with speedboats. Frere's...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week, Charles' plans for Relton step up a gear. Polly meets Curtis "Herr Flick" Jaeger, and he critiques her handbag! Jack's entanglement with Caroline Double-Barrelled continues. Leo discovers that sail-making isn't as thrilling as it sounds, and upsets Davy with his plans to leave the boatyard (being completely oblivious to Davy's feelings towards him, probably!). Avril confronts David Lloyd about...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week, Gerald grovels to get his job back. Abby mopes about in a mohair cardigan, but cheers up when she meets Herr Flick of the Gestapo. We have yet another meeting in the Pebble Mill boardroom (you can't fool us by blu-tacking a logo to the partition wall!), and Charles gets maudlin listening to modern classical music. Bill tells Tom "told you so" over the catamaran catastrophe. Lynn ages five years...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week, Abby hands over her baby to the Hudsons, but then runs into some daddy issues of her own. Dawn's sugar daddy runs out of sugar, and she lands back with an old flame. The complicated ownership of the Mermaid Yard gets ever more confusing as a mysterious buyer starts acquiring Relton shares. Jack's money worries lead him to take a difficult decision, much to Avril's chagrin. Tom drags the boatyard...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week, after their meet-cute, Clod and Lynne return home from "New York" on a "luxury liner". Leo's in hospital after last week's punch-up and facing criminal charges (but not for those pajamas!). Abby has to make a choice about William's future. Jack splashes the cash on a familiar face. Ken's been outplayed and has had an expensive lesson. Polly has a dramatic reveal to Charles about Abby. Don't...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week, Lynne arrives in *checks notes* New York and is abducted by a random Frenchman. Ken turns to Rent-a-Thug to help solve his financial difficulties, while Kate has a handy deus ex machina to help out with hers. Avril realises her true place in the romantic triangle. Bill warn Tom about the weaknesses in the catamaran design. And Leo gets a right good thumping! Don't forget to join in the DVD...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week, Lynne is sailing the Barracuda to America, but disaster strikes when she jams the zip of her cagoule! Ken is up to no good with the council's Planning Committee, much to Leo and Abby's horror. Charles launches a secret takeover bid for Relton Marine. Avril has to fend off unwanted romantic overtures. Kate reveals to Jack that she's broke, and Jack finally has his confrontation with Dick...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week, we learn that Avril's favourite tipple is Campari and soda. Shellet builds a Wile E Coyote inspired bomb. Clod's back, and Ken overplays his hand. Kate takes extra shifts at the building society to pay for her horse. Frere unveils his Marina/Business Centre/Casino/Minimart plans for the nature reserve. And Lynne vanishes, along with the Barracuda! Don't forget to join in the DVD rewatch every...

Join us on our epic rewatch of the BBC's prime-time 1980s yachty drama - Howards' Way. This week, the previous episode's cliffhanger gets a very swift resolution. Tom comes up with a novel cure for Lynne's Soap Opera Amnesia! Ken hatches a plan to tarmac over a nature reserve, but might be overplaying his hand with Jan. Avril accepts a job offer. Jack makes a suggestion about the Barracuda launch, then regrets it. Shellett's out for revenge. Kate has money worries. And Leo plays gooseberry...