Final plug for this episode. Many thanks to everyone who left a YouTube comment (even the bizarre ones). It really helped us massively. youtu.be/qjX_f7pmic0?...

If you enjoyed our video podcast about Beasts (www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjX_...) then don't forget there's also a newsletter which goes into exhaustive detail about the ordering of the episodes with some ratings analysis thrown in for fun. www.patreon.com/posts/157540...

Another quick plug for this if you missed it yesterday. If you could let us know what your favourite episode of Beasts is in the YouTube comments, that would be a massive help to us: youtu.be/qjX_f7pmic0?...

Our latest video has been flagged by YouTube as an unauthorised political ad in the United States. Make it make sense!

A new episode of World of Telly is out now. This time we take a look at Nigel Kneale's Beasts - the horror anthology series from 1976. The audio version of this episode is available wherever you get your podcasts and the video version is available here: youtu.be/qjX_f7pmic0

Just a reminder that both seasons of A Very Peculiar Practice are now available on iPlayer. Once you've seen the series, please consider taking a look at our recent podcast about it: youtu.be/FFxzLa67PC0?...

We've decided to keep the video versions of the podcast going for the foreseeable future. Please subscribe to the channel if you can. youtube.com/@worldoftell...

This is now happening. BBC Four to repeat A Very Peculiar Practice for its 40th anniversary on Wednesday 20 May. Includes a new intro from Andrew Davies. #AVeryPeculiarPractice

Final plug for this. youtu.be/Tvful0s5Aeo?...

Just in case you missed this yesterday: youtu.be/Tvful0s5Aeo?...

A new episode of World of Telly is out now. This week we look at Wonder Man, the latest TV show from Marvel. There's a video version that's full of clips (link below) and there's an audio version which is available wherever you get your podcasts. youtu.be/Tvful0s5Aeo

World of Telly is one year old today! Which TV show would you like us to cover next? Also, thanks for all your support - we really appreciate it.

Many thanks to John for our inclusion in his Easter Sunday dozen.

Here's another bump for this in case you missed it earlier in the week. It's the perfect accompaniment to the traditional rewatch of The Long Good Friday.

Also, don't forget to check out this episode's newsletter which is available via Patreon (it's completely free to join): www.patreon.com/WorldofTelly

A new episode of World of Telly is now available wherever you get your podcasts. This month we take a look at the 1970s crime drama Gangsters. A video version is also available (please like and subscribe to our YouTube channel if you can): youtu.be/Zloo0WZT8tk

Just to say we're running a bit behind with our latest podcast episode - it's the longest episode we've ever done. All being well, it should be out on Tuesday.

Watching Gangsters again in advance of the World of Telly podcast about it and look what old friend just turned up. This just raises further questions. Wasn't Gangsters made in Birmingham? How many of these staircases were there about?

I've just found out that TV's Frank and Dr Clayton Forrester are returning to MST3K after 30 years away. If you don't have a clue what I'm talking about, why not try one of our older podcasts and get as excited as I am: youtu.be/yGAvtdAcCzA?...

And don't forget to join our free Patreon where you can read all our newsletters. This month John discusses the music of Barry Gray and the complexities of UFO's running order: www.patreon.com/posts/world-...

Season 2 of World of Telly kicks off with a deep dive into UFO. Ed Bishop! Purple wigs! Depeche Mode! Dave Lee Travis! And much, much more! Available now wherever you get your podcats. There's also a video version on YouTube (please like and subscribe if you can): youtu.be/kgpJJzg_1S4

We won our copyright dispute! Huzzah! youtu.be/kgpJJzg_1S4?...

A new episode of World of Telly is now available wherever you get your podcasts. This month we're watching UFO, the sci-fi classic from 1970. The video version of this episode is currently in a copyright dispute so please watch it while you can! youtu.be/kgpJJzg_1S4

World of Telly returns tomorrow. youtu.be/MB-MZfhFUjQ?...

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Season 2 of World of Telly starts next week... youtu.be/MB-MZfhFUjQ

World of Telly returns on Thursday February 26th with an episode dedicated to UFO. We'll also be releasing details of all the shows we hope to cover this year very, very soon.

MST3K is coming back for four episodes with Mike and the Bots, which is very exciting. If you are unfamiliar with the show, why not check out our World of Telly episode: youtu.be/yGAvtdAcCzA?...

World of Telly returns next month. If you missed anything from season one, I've put together a YouTube playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Love this podcast - informed and entertaining discussion about one of my favourite subjects. Think “The Rest is History” for telly nerds - bliss!

Once again, thanks to everyone who listened to and/or watched the World of Telly podcasts in 2025. There’s much more to come in 2026, but in the meantime you can dip into the back catalogue wherever you get your podcasts, or at youtube.com/@worldoftelly. See you next year with UFO.

We're currently existing in a haze of eggnog, Baileys and Skol, but we have found the time to move all of 2025's newsletters into their new home on Patreon. Thanks for your support this year - it means a lot. www.patreon.com/collection/1...

44 years ago today... youtu.be/9q6gjCkMBhw?...

A Christmas Eve bump for our latest episode: youtu.be/9q6gjCkMBhw?...

Please let The Guardian know about us if you can: www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

The video version of our Christmas episode is now available on YouTube. Merry Christmas! youtu.be/9q6gjCkMBhw

A bump for our Christmas special and Yuletide Felicitations to you all.

Our special Christmas episode is now available wherever you get your podcasts. A video version of this episode will be out early next week.

This week on Goon Pod with John from @world-of-telly.bsky.social we've been watching Spike's two appearances on THIS IS YOUR LIFE - the first one with impish, chaotic Spike; the second one with Spike much older and slower but still with that twinkle! Listen here: pod.link/1569929507

I'm back on the estimable Goon Pod, this time to talk about Spike Milligan, This is Your Life, and Seamus Android.

Another bump for this, and a reminder that our festive podcast will be out just before Christmas. After that we'll have a break in Jan, and then we'll be back with our regular podcast and newsletters throughout 2026 and beyond. It's been a fun year and thanks for listening and watching the podcast.

A Sunday lunchtime bump for this.

The video version of our latest episode is out now: youtu.be/ijlnPXmBDrY Please like, subscribe and share the video around, as it really does help us out. Thanks.

We're running a bit behind and the video version of our latest episode will be out tomorrow evening. Apologies for the delay.

What's your favourite example of Christmas telly? Let us know before Monday and we'll mention you on our next podcast. Thanks!

“Sick minds Mr President!” A Monday evening bump for our latest podcast.

A new episode of World of Telly is out now. This week we take a look at the political sitcom Whoops Apocalypse, which aired on ITV in 1982. Available now wherever you get your podcasts. A video version of this episode will be out next week.

Our next episode has been postponed until tomorrow as I wrestle with this weird Audacity problem that has knackered everything. Sorry about that.

John here: Apologies but for various reasons there won't be a newsletter today. Normal service will be resumed for Whoops Apocalypse.

The video version of our latest episode is now available on YouTube: youtu.be/8A9mN8qa-3w Please like and subscribe if you want to see more episodes. Thanks!