No… It’s Not Doctor Who!

dinnerladies (the lack of a capital letter there is deliberate - listen to find out why) is one of Victoria Wood's finest pieces of television. And considering her long career, that really is something.This week I'm joined by Rod Brown as we explore his love for Wood's writing, what makes this series such a success and why if you've never given it a chance, then now is the right time.Also why is the name Urmston funny?

This week's pick offers something very different from the series discussed previously. And we're off to explore some very dark and mature themes. But Cracker isn't all heavy and serious as we discover and there is some light within the dark.I'm joined by Gareth Bowley to look at this classic 90s crime drama but can we crack the secret of its success in time? And will we explain the Scunthorpe reference?There's only one way to find out

It's fair to say that the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation does not have the best of reputations. But on this week's edition of No... It's Not Doctor Who my guest Dylan Rees and I decide to see if that reputation is deserved or not. And the answer might surprise you!So beam on board as we delve into the first 25 episodes of a science fiction classic as we look at the best of what the season has to offer.We also discuss Code of Honor (or should that be Code of Honour?)

The school bell is ringing which means that it's the start of a new term! Either that or we're about to start discussing Grange Hill. Or at least some of it. Dan Hollingsworth returns with another series with over 600 episodes though thankfully this time we're only cover the first part. So what is the appeal of this long running school drama? Who are the star pupils? Will we get sent to Mrs McClusky's office?And most importantly, is Roland Browning the best character ever written?

Welcome to the second series of No... It's Not Doctor Who! But unlike Blackadder this second series is going to be bigger and bolder!The first episode sees the return of my friend Chris and having shared our childhood stories of Red Dwarf last year, this time we turn to another classic sitcom and one that might be one of the best sitcoms of all time. It's certainly one of the most quotable.So join us as we work out our cunning plan to tackle this series and get under the skin about why it works so well.And also is Goodbyeee the best episode of anything ever?

Is Deep Space Nine the pinnacle of the Star Trek universe? For some fans it's never been bettered and for others it's too removed from what Star Trek should be.In this week's episode I'm joined by Frazer Gregory as we look at what makes Deep Space Nine tick and somehow pick out the top 3 characters. With this ensemble of actors, that is not an easy task!We also explore the very best episodes that Deep Space Nine has to offer and also the parallels with a certain other space station show with a number in the title!Make sure you visit Frazer's new blog on Blake's 7 and find out why he's such a Gan fan: https://boxofflashinglights.wordpress.com/

We're off to sunnier climbs for episode 4. More specificially we're off to Sunnydale in California where I'm sure everything is lovely and peaceful! Let's just hope there isn't a gateway to hell underneath the local high school!This week my guest Joe Ford and I take a look at the 90s phenomenon that was Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We look at the many highs, some of the lows and some of the bits that we're told we shouldn't like according to fandom.If you're one of those people who has written Buffy the Vampire Slayer off as you think it's a very silly title, hopefully a couple of hours in our company will change your mind!

This week we're heading down under and this week's guest Dan Hollingsworth and I are about to be inducted into Wentworth Detention Centre. It seems such a warm, friendly and welcoming place.Prisoner Cell Block H ran from 1979 to 1986 spanning 692 episodes. But what are the highlights? Why should you give it a try? And just who is Dan's favourite character in the cast of hundreds?And why are the end credits worth keeping an eye on?We touch upon very briefly Dan’s Prisoner Tumblr which is worth checking out: https://wentworthdetentioncentre.tumblr.com

A change of tone and pace for episode 2 as we go back to the 1970s for a BBC drama set in the 1940s. Secret Army fell under the shadow of 'Allo 'Allo during the 80s and for a time was an almost forgotten drama.This week I'm joined by Si Hart to discuss this classic series and why it's worth your time seeking it out and giving it a try. Just don't start with the Christmas episode...

For the very first episode of this podcast series I am joined by one of my oldest friends to discuss a TV series we watched when we were teenagers and looking back we’re both amazed our parents let us watch it!Find out why Red Dwarf is so special for Chris, what video he borrowed from his primary school teacher and what are the best episodes of Red Dwarf (this week)

The podcast where my guests, who are usually fans of Doctor Who come and talk about something completely different!The idea is while we wait for our favourite science fiction programme to return, let's see what other TV shows, old and new are out there and worth trying out.Each episode, a special guest will come along and talk about one of their favourite TV shows and we’ll explore why it’s worth your time.And here's a sneak peek of episode 1...