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Val Thomas
The Big Screen Biograph
Every three weeks, Val Thomas recounts the stories of the film-makers, the film stars and the drama when the two collide...
In our first season, we'll be looking at British exploitation producer, Tony Tenser, Hollywood legend Shelley Winters, consummate gentleman and raconteur Peter Ustinov, horror maestro and master showman William Castle and that beloved acting duo, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
Why not join us as we travel through the stories behind the people behind the movies?
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Ratings & Reviews
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“The Retro Podcast massacre was an under appreciated gem, which I will very much miss. But even after one episode you can see this is going to be an excellent replacement.
Anyone who skipped the original series because horror wasn’t their thing has no excuse now. If you love cinema, or even just...”Read full review »
ChienFou* via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/27/21
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“Gutted that the ‘Retro’ podcast has finished as I was hoping there would be an Amicus special but this sequel spin off more than makes up. Same style but a broader canvas to work from. Brilliant”
RICHB40 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/16/21
Recent Episodes
Published 04/25/21
In the final part of the Tony Tenser story, changes in the movie industry bring Tony's career to an end - but not before he produces some classics.
Meanwhile, a young film-maker pokes fun at Tony by satirising him in a sex comedy...
Published 04/25/21
In part 2 of the Tony Tenser story, Tony rebuilds his career as "Tigon British Films", with the help of a brilliant young film-maker and two icons of horror.
Published 04/04/21
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