(This episode was recorded in November 2020) Please forgive me. I'm so sorry, but I just had to do it... Welcome to the first and last live commentary episode of Betamax, as John from the Trial Of A Time Lord podcast and I suffer the ordeal of 1978's TV disaster for the first and last time. Listen live, and watch along with us: It is available on YouTube here https://youtu.be/6hH8rxarVG8?t=14  This is being uploaded to the podcast feed in order to generate a video to go onto the...

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"Then I'm about to make the same mistake twice..." Originally recorded in 2019, I've decided to release the full version of the episode on A View To A Kill, with an extra 50 minutes of Marty from Thunderballs and I talking about Roger Moore, Christopher Walken and various other gushing. This episode has lived on Patreon but with the imminent farewell of Daniel Craig as Bond, let's reminisce for Roger's 1985 exit. If Orlebar Brown are listening, we'd still like the jackets...

"Flash! Flash, I love you! But we only have fourteen hours to save the Earth!" Here we are people, I did promise - the latest episode of Betamax has taken me a month to edit (so much for deadlines) but I hope you'll agree that it's worth it. Marty from Thunderballs.org crashes his rocket into my podcast and brings a bevy of Bond links, Queen chat, Timothy Dalton swooning and plenty more. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith...

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Steve Guttenberg makes his long overdue Betamax debut in the Leonard Nimoy-directed opus Three Men And A Baby. Guttenberg is joined by Tom Selleck and Ted Danson as three New York bachelors who become guardians of a baby left on their doorstep. There is also a plot about heroin dealers which I really didn't notice when I was a kid... Joining me to judge everyone involved is Jenny Morrill.

"This stage is no place for your personal shit, man!" Another first-time watch for me, I'm joined by who else but Prince superfan Catrin Lowe to watch a movie made of equal parts amazing and ludicrous... Don't forget to purify yourself in a local lake after you've heard this. And if you know Darling Nikki's phone number, drop me a line. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington,...

"Pimps is an ugly word. We could call ourselves love brokers." Welcome to the Night Shift, where Simon Smith and I will guide you through the finer points of working in a morgue, organising prostitution and hosting frat parties. At the same time... For those who haven't seen it, here is a link to the movie on YouTube https://youtu.be/7kKzH0hczGo. I hadn't seen it before (recurring theme of recent episodes) and without spoiling it, I thought it was great. Now can you tell me who sent him to...

"I suppose you're one of those fellows who does the Times crossword puzzle in ten minutes?" "I have *never* taken ten minutes." Welcome back for another Roger Moore love-in... This time he plays Rufus Excalibur ffolkes (two lower-case fs) in a role that some see as a polar opposite to his James Bond. Joining me as we seek to liberate Jennifer and Ruth from the waxy Norman Bates is Andrew Beasley (as mentioned, you can buy Andrew's book about Liverpool FC here) As also discussed, the movie is...

"Two dollars!" No, not another Patreon plug, but if you've seen the movie, you know the score... Joining me at the top of the mountain in Jonathan Foster, host of The Pod Charles Cinecast, the podcast of the incredible Prince Charles Cinema. We have a good old natter about cinemas, streaming, home video and the such. Thank you. Rich ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington,...

"I ask for so little. Just fear me, love me, do as I say and I will be your slave." Greetings Goblin Kings and Queens - join Deb Tracey and myself as we go into the Labyrinth in search of Bowie, Superman and Fraggle Rock. Usual Betamax fare of course. It's another first-time watch for me, as usual aim all abuse at the usual channels. Please leave a five star review and subscribe to wherever you get your podcasts. Word of mouth is crucial for podcasts and every share, recommendation and like...

"Where do I stand for a corner kick?" One of the most keenly fought battles amongst my friends was who gets to be the guest on this episode - the winner was Adam Hurrey, the man behind Football Cliches (and podcast) and father of my youngest daughter's best friend, which in no way influenced the vote after a few beers at our local non-league ground (Worcester Park FC could quite easily have hosted the game to be honest). Join us as we romp through the tale of how three World Cup winners,...

"A sequel! That's it! We'll bring it out on March 25, and we'll call it.... CHRISTMAS 2!!!!" Well, it's a little early, but 2020 has been so utterly bereft of joy that Catrin and I are bringing you the final episode of the year out as we revisit the glorious McDonalds advert "Santa Claus The Movie". Brought to you by the makers of Superman, the director of Supergirl and the young ragamuffin who... did nothing else but play Joe in this film. Hope you have the best Christmas possible with as...

"God would have mercy. He won't." The John Rambo trilogy (movies ceased to exist in 1990 other than the bonus episodes I do on Patreon) and Simon Smith returns to rescue me from a Soviet prison camp in the middle of Podcastistan and we don't even get any Steven Berkoff to make it easier... Don't forget to follow Betamax on all the usual social media channels, like, subscribe and tell your mates - word of mouth is even more vital than a blue...

"I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet... But your kids are going to love it" One of the all-time greats finally arrives on Betamax - and we go all the way back to 1985 to revisit a lot of people's favourite movie. Due to poor planning it's not episode 88, but better early than late. Joining me in the podcasting Delorean is Beano cartoonist Andy Fanton. Rich ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher,...

"HEY YOU GUYS!!!!!" Welcome to the biggest adventure on Betamax so far as I'm joined by two guests for the first time, Doug and Elly from the newish podcast Doug and Elly Watch Telly. They were surprisingly gentle with a movie that a lot of people will count as their favourite. Thank you for the ongoing support - don't forget to share, rate and review the podcast. Plus, if you do enjoy it, then let me know - makes a huge...

"You dirt-eating piece of slime! You scum-sucking pig! You son of a motherless goat!" We travel back in time to a golden age of cinema this week, as the infamous Graham Sibley returns for another film with an exclamation mark (after Airplane!, while Goal! does get mentioned...). Thank you for the ongoing support, don't forget to leave a plethora of five star reviews on your podcast app of choice, tell your own amigos and if you can spare the pesos, click on the Patreon link...

"His name is Blane? Oh! That's a major appliance, that's not a name!" We remain in the classics section this time with one of the defining movies of the era, featuring the first lady of 80s cinema Molly Ringwald. Joining me at the prom is The Telegraph's arts and entertainment editor Anita Singh - she even has a copy of the novelisation with the original ending so clearly an authority on the topic. She also suggests a very interesting companion film at the end... Thanks again for the ongoing...

"The defense department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid." One of the great 80s movies gets the Betamax treatment as I'm joined in the cockpit by broadcaster Simon London - we play a little volleyball, lose that lovin' feeling and enjoy some sweet Kenny Loggins. Be my wingman by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast on your app of choice. Tell your friends, share on social media, quote Top Gun endlessly at...

"Get away from her, you bitch!" Returning after a 57 year absence, Simon Pegg joins me on LV-426 to talk about one of the most bold and exciting sequels to a very different masterpiece...  Thank you again for the ongoing support. Mostly. If you like it, tell your friends, share the podcast, rate review and subscribe. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Keith Foster, Jimi Fletcher, Mark Drakes, Matt Cunnington, Christian...

"In time you'll drop dead and I'll come to your funeral in a red dress!" Welcome back for a rare Oscar winning movie (three gongs) and a long overdue return for the fabulous Catrin Lowe. Again, I'd never seen the movie beforehand... But, Cher, Nicolas Cage, Frasier's dad, what more could you ask for? Get involved, tell your friends, rate, review and subscribe! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Keith Foster, Jimi...

"I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"   Welcome back to campus as I'm joined by the author Jenny Colgan as we explore science, nerd culture and Val Kilmer... We talk about the film and then move onto a bit about how we consume movies (and music) these days, sounding very old at why people don't make mixtapes anymore.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson, Keith...

"I'd buy that for a dollar!" One of my favourite movies gets the Betamax treatment for the special 75th episode, with this delicious tale of corporate greed, graphic cop murder and cyborg technology. Joining me in the executive bathroom of OCP is author James Montague, fresh from his appearance on The Running Man episode to talk about his new book 1312: Among The Ultras.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus...

"Are you a lesbian?"   Apologies for the slight delay with this. Time to explore what the New York Times called "That Madonna Movie"... Joining me to seek Susan is Absolute Radio royalty Claire Sturgess, returning to talk about dancing with Terence Trent D'arby, New York City and amnesia.   Coming soon, a bevy of 80s classics - Robocop, Real Genius and Moonstruck... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Executive producers: Gary West, Fergus Higginson,...

"Hey kids! Where y'wanna go?" Weird Al Yankovich makes his first, and let's be honest, probably only Betamax appearance with an amusing movie about cable TV, which these days could quite easily be about podcasts or YouTubing. Making a re-run appearance is Paul Abbott, host of the Hark! The 87th Precinct podcast (previously on the Transformers episode last year). Coming next - Desperately Seeking...