http://britishinvaders.com A podcast about British Science Fiction Television. en Brian and Eamonn britishinvaders@gmail.com (Brian and Eamonn) Liberated Syndication - libsyn.com podcasts@libsyn.com (Liberated Syndication) Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:30:00 GMT 180 A podcast about British Science Fiction Television British Invaders is a podcast about British Science Fiction Television. Each pair of episodes covers a different TV series, mini-series or TV movie. Each discussion is an introduction for people who have not seen the shows, and it is also a fun conversation for people who have seen them. We cover a wide variety of science fiction and fantasy series. The focus is on shows from the 1980s and earlier, but we cover some newer content as well. We want to cover everything from Doctor Who to Star Cops and Sapphire and Steel to Robin of Sherwood! We release about one episode every two weeks. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com. Brian and Eamonn britishinvaders@gmail.com Brian and Eamonn http://libsyn.com/podcasts/britishinvaders/images/BritInv_300.jpg http://britishinvaders.com Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=496943# The Tomorrow People.  A group of teenagers with special powers save the world and venture out into the Galactic Federation!  We cover the original 1970s show, the 1990s remake and the fantastic audio version from Big Finish Productions.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests, corrections and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:30:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=496943# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:35:54 Tomorrow People, Roger Price, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn The Tomorrow People was a 1970s series about "Homo Superior" teenagers saving world and venturing out into space. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=491466# The Tomorrow People was about the next step in evolution.  A group of teenagers with special powers save the world and take their place in the Galactic Federation.  This very popular ITV show ran for eight series from 1973 to 1979.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests, corrections and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:40:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=491466# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:30:05 Tomorrow People, Roger Price, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn From 1973 to 1979 "The Tomorrow People" was a popular children's show about teenagers saving the world! Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=485769# Quatermass fame) wrote all six episodes of Beasts. That was a 1976 anthology horror series. 

This time, we focus on the final three episodes and a similar 1975 show called Murrain (also written by Nigel Kneale). 

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 31 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=485769# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:27:02 Beasts, Nigel Kneale, Horror, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Beasts was a 1976 psychological horror anthology series created by Nigel Kneale. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=479853# Beasts was a 1976 psychological horror series created by Nigel Kneale.  Each of the six episodes examined a different situation involving animals....

We examine the first three episodes and more.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 17 May 2009 16:16:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=479853# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:29:27 Beasts, Nigel Kneale, Horror, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Beasts was a 1976 psychological horror anthology series created by Nigel Kneale. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=473344# A for Andromeda, the 1961 BBC serial written by astronomer Fred Hoyle along with John Elliot.  When scientists receive a message from the Andromeda Galaxy, they follow its instructions and build a powerful computer.  They run the program that was included in the message, but what will it do?  Who is it working for?

We discuss the 1962 sequel The Andromeda Breakthrough, two remakes, the novelizations and more about the original serial....

This discussion includes more spoilers than most episodes of British Invaders.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.
]]> podcasts Mon, 4 May 2009 01:30:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=473344# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:34:02 A for Andromeda, Andromeda Breakthrough, Fred Hoyle, John Elliot, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn A for Andromeda was a 1960s TV serial about an alien message with some curious instructions.... Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=456027# A for Andromeda was a 1961 BBC serial written by astronomer Fred Hoyle along with John Elliot.  A message from deep space gives scientists instructions to build a powerful computer.  The message includes the program that the computer will run, but what will it do?  Who is it working for?

This discussion includes more spoilers than most episodes of British Invaders.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.  The Facebook group features discussions and advance notice of future British Invaders topics.
]]> podcasts Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=456027# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:21:15 A for Andromeda, Fred Hoyle, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn A for Andromeda was a 1961 hard SciFi serial about a mysterious message from space.... Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=450460# British Invaders promo spots that were released in early 2009.  Some "Making Of" information for the promos is also included.  If you want to play any of them in a podcast of your own, please let us know.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 5 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=450460# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:05:54 Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Four British Invaders promos and how we made them. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=445938# Red Dwarf, the BBC SciFi comedy that ran from 1988 to 1999.  The last human, Dave Lister, is revived after three million years in stasis.  His dead bunkmate, Arnold Rimmer, is revived as a hologram.  The humanoid creature that evolved from Lister's pet cat doesn't need to be revived at all....

We mentioned the Region 2 DVD releases for each season.  These are the ones with all the extra features.  The creators of Red Dwarf claim that the fictional expletive smeg has nothing to do with the real word smegma....

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.

What are your favourite Red Dwarf moments?  What should we have said that we missed?  What do you like/dislike about Red Dwarf?  If you send us lots of email, we may record a bonus episode full of Red Dwarf feedback.
]]> podcasts Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=445938# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:41:29 Red Dwarf, Rob Grant, Doug Naylor, Grant Naylor, Comedy, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Red Dwarf was a classic BBC SciFi comedy that ran from 1988 to 1999. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=441012# Red Dwarf was a BBC SciFi comedy that ran for eight seasons between 1988 and 1999.  Revived after three million years, Dave Lister is the last human alive.  He is joined by a hologram of his dead roommate (and nemesis), a creature evolved from his cat and a senile computer....

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=441012# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:30:59 Red Dwarf, Comedy, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Red Dwarf was a classic SciFi comedy from the 1980s and 1990s! Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=438592#
The original episodes of The Prisoner can be viewed online at http://www.amctv.com/originals/the-prisoner-1960s-series/

A new fan-made animation of a trailer for Doctor Who: The Web of Fear is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRBWOTFNotM  Only audio remains from the original 1968 trailer.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 1 Mar 2009 22:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=438592# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:35:58 Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Remakes and new releases, feedback, suggestions and more! Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=435925# The War Game (1965) was a speculative documentary about the impact of nuclear a attack on ordinary people.  Threads (1985) was a science fiction TV film that documented the impact of a nuclear war on a number of different characters.  We discuss the controversies associated these programs, and the powerful imagery that they displayed.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=435925# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:37:46 War Game, Threads, Nuclear War, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn The War Game (1965) and Threads (1984) were two BBC TV films about the potential impact of nuclear war. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=430855# The War Game (1965) was a speculative documentary about the impact of nuclear a attack on ordinary people.  Its frightening news-like footage made it one of most controversial programs to come out of British Television.

Threads (1985) was a science fiction TV film that documented the impact of a nuclear war on a number of different characters.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 8 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=430855# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:25:12 War Game, Threads, Nuclear War, Science Fiction, SciFi, Documentary, British, Television Brian and Eamonn The War Game (1965) and Threads (1984) were two BBC TV films about the potential impact of nuclear war. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=425987# Spaced, the 1999-2001 SciFi themed comedy.  The lives of several slackers are full of humour and science fiction references.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.

I apologize for the poor sound quality of my voice for the last few minutes of the podcast.  --Brian
]]> podcasts Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:20:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=425987# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:26:41 Spaced, Comedy, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Spaced is a 1999/2001 comedy filled with science fiction and pop culture references. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=421178# Spaced was a comedy that ran for two seasons in 1999 and 2001.  It followed several twenty-something slackers through their lives while referencing pop culture and classic SciFi at every turn!

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=421178# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:20:55 Spaced, Simon Pegg, Jessica Stevenson, Edgar Wright, Nick Frost, Comedy, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Spaced was a 1999 and 2001 comedy that was packed with SciFi references! Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=416843# Children of the Stones.  It was a 1977 serial about a village surrounded by a mysterious circle of massive stones.  Are the stones the real mystery, or is it the villagers?

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:10:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=416843# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:28:53 Children of the Stones, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Children of the Stones is a 1977 creepy TV serial for children. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=412619# Children of the Stones was a 1977 miniseries about a scientist and his son arriving in a village surrounded by a mysterious circle of massive stones.  Are the stones the real mystery, or is it the villagers?  Join us for a discussion of one of the scariest (and creepiest) children's TV series ever made!

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the British Invaders Facebook Group.]]> podcasts Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=412619# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:22:10 Children of the Stones, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Children of the Stones was a scary children's TV miniseries from 1977. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=408060# Doctor Who.  We talk about the BBC Photonovel Reconstructions, the fantastic Loose Cannon Reconstructions, and a YouTube project by ocpmovie.  We also discuss a few other items....

The search for copies of missing episodes is still going on!  There is some information at the BBC Treasure Hunt page and the Doctor Who Restoration Team website.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the new British Invaders Facebook Group!
]]> podcasts Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=408060# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:35:14 Doctor Who, Missing Episodes, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Many 1960s Doctor Who episodes are missing, but many types of reconstructions are available.... Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=403688# Doctor Who was a classic BBC series that ran from 1963 to 1989.  Unfortunately, many episodes from the 1960s are missing.  Why are they missing?  What materials still remain?  Have any missing episodes been recovered?  How can we experience the missing episodes?  We try to answer these questions in this episode.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.
]]> podcasts Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:29:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=403688# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:26:29 Doctor Who, Missing Episodes, Lost Episodes, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Many 1960s Doctor Who episodes are missing, but we can still experience parts of them.... Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=398832# The Nightmare Man.  This 1981 SciFi horror miniseries was based on David Wiltshire's novel Child of the Vodyanoi.  Someone is killing people on a remote Scottish island, but not all is as it seems....

We talk about David Wiltshire, and we describe a little more of the plot.  We also share a few of our own opinions and reveal some connections to another TV series.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 2 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=398832# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:29:02 Brian and Eamonn The Nightmare Man was 1981 BBC miniseries about a series of murders on a remote Scottish island. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=393849# The Nightmare Man is a 1981 science fiction horror miniseries.  The BBC series is based on David Wiltshire's novel Child of the Vodyanoi.  A series of brutal murders terrify a remote Scottish island, but the killer is not quite human....

Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:56:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=393849# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:20:42 Nightmare Man, Child of the Vodyanoi, David Wiltshire, Robert Holmes, Camfield, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn The Nightmare Man is a SciFi Horror miniseries about a series of strange and inhuman murders. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=387761#
Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 5 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=387761# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:24:51 Timeslip, Time Travel, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Timeslip was a 1970 time travel series. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=382737# Timeslip was a 1970 time travel series from ITV.  It was a children's series that was unusually complex and involved.  Simon Randall and Liz Skinner discover a mysterious time barrier that leads them to both the past and the future.  They learn about scientific developments and disasters, and they learn about their future selves....

Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.
]]> podcasts Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:20:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=382737# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:33:45 Timeslip, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Timeslip was a 1970 time travel series from ITV. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=375509# Gormenghast is a castle, a city-state and a BBC mini-series from 2000.  It tells of the evil Steerpike moving closer to the ruling Groan family.  This the second half of our discussion.  We cover more of the story and characters, the life of author Mervyn Peake, other adaptations and more.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 7 Sep 2008 15:52:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=375509# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:35:30 Gormenghast, Mervyn Peake, Fantasy, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Gormenghast is a BBC mini-series from 2000 based on the novels by Mervyn Peake. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=371451# Gormenghast is both a castle and a city-state.  It is also a BBC mini-series from 2000.  It tells the story of the ruling Groan family and of a man who seeks to overthrow them.  It is based on Mervyn Peake's complex books that have been classified as fantasy, fantastic and even post-apocalyptic science-fiction....

Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.
]]> podcasts Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:56:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=371451# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:36:03 Gormenghast, Mervyn Peake, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Gormenghast is a 2000 BBC mini-series based on the books by Mervyn Peake. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=367281# The Omega Factor.  This 1979 paranormal series was quite controversial in its day.  We talk about those issues, comparisons to The X-Files and much more!

Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:46:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=367281# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:26:26 Omega Factor, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn The Omega Factor was a controversial 1979 series about the paranormal and conspiracies. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=362684# The Omega Factor was a 1979 BBC series that examined paranormal phenomena.  It also featured ongoing story lines and a sinister conspiracy.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.
]]> podcasts Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=362684# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:22:19 Omega Factor, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn The Omega Factor was a spooky series that examined the paranormal and conspiracies. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=359958# Blake's 7, The Survivors, The Prisoner, The Eleventh Hour and Life on Mars.  We also correct a few mistakes and cover some listener email.

Please send us more email!  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=359958# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:21:08 Remake, Blake's 7, Survivors, Prisoner, Eleventh Hour, Life on Mars, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn A podcast about British Science Fiction Television Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=358269# UFO, the 1970 Gerry and Sylvia Anderson series.  It tells the story of a secret organization that defends the Earth from the Aliens....

Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=358269# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:36:01 UFO, SHADO, Gerry Anderson, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn S.H.A.D.O. defends Earth from the attacking UFOs! Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=354515# UFO was a 1970 series from Gerry and Sylvia Anderson.  Aliens are attacking Earth, but we have our defences.  S.H.A.D.O. stops the aliens at every turn!

Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:27:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=354515# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:33:26 UFO, Gerry Anderson, SHADO, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn UFOs are attacking Earth and S.H.A.D.O. is there to fight them! Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=349430# Jekyll discussion.  Jekyll was a sequel to The Strange Case Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=349430# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:25:35 Jekyll, Hyde, Steven Moffat, Robert Louis Stevenson, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Jekyll was both a sequel to and an adaptation of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=345328# Jekyll was a 2007 BBC mini-series.  This sequel to The Strange Case Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was written by Steven Moffat and starred James Nesbitt.

Please send us your comments, questions, requests or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:14:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=345328# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:27:30 Jekyll, Hyde, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Jekyll was a 2007 mini-series sequel to The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=345324#
Eamonn joined British Invaders in Episode 12.
]]> About British Invaders Sun, 1 Jun 2008 21:09:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=345324# britishinvaders@gmail.com Eamonn Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=340384# Day of the Triffids, the 1981 BBC TV serial based on the classic novel by John Wyndham.  When most of the world has gone blind, the remaining sighted people must deal with a rapidly collapsing society.  They also need to deal with deadly plants that could wipe out everyone....

Please send us your comments, questions or complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 18 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=340384# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:25:19 Day of the Triffids, John Wyndham, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Day of the Triffids was a 1981 TV mini-series based on the John Wyndham novel from 1951. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=334966# Day of the Triffids was a 1981 BBC TV serial based on the classic novel by John Wyndham.  In it, most of the world went blind.  The remaining sighted people needed to deal with collapse of society and with terrifying deadly plants....

Please send us your comments, questions, complaints and so on.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 4 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=334966# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:28:58 Day of the Triffids, John Wyndham, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Day of the Triffids was a 1981 TV series based on John Wyndham's post-apocalyptic novel. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=328164# Robin of Sherwood discussion.

This mid-1980s Robin Hood series included both fantasy and historical fiction.  It was known for the character of Herne the Hunter, who gave Robin his mission.  It was called Robin Hood for many US broadcasts.

Please send us your comments, questions, complaints, enchanted swords, flaming arrows and so on.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:13:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=328164# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:27:34 Robin of Sherwood, Robin Hood, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Robin of Sherwood was a 1980s version of Robin Hood that had many fantasy and historical elements. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=322566# Robin of Sherwood was a fantasy themed version of the Robin Hood legend.  It ran for three seasons in the mid-1980s, and it had a strong sense of history.  It was known for being very original, and for influencing other Robin Hood productions that followed it.  It was called Robin Hood for many US broadcasts.

Please send us your comments, questions, complaints, longbows, arrows and other medieval weaponry.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.
]]> podcasts Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=322566# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:27:23 Robin of Sherwood, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn Robin of Sherwood was a 1980s version of Robin Hood that had many fantasy and history elements. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=315226# The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.  Having described the 1981 miniseries, we talk about other versions of The Guide.  We also discuss the life and work of Douglas Adams.

We always want to hear your comments, questions, suggestions, criticisms, complaints and suggestions.  The suggestions are important enough to mention twice.... You can send any of those to britishinvaders@gmail.com.
]]> podcasts Sun, 9 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=315226# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:32:40 Hitchhikers, Douglas Adams, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy was TV/Radio/Book/Film science fiction comedy written by Douglas Adams. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=310520#
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy was a six episode BBC miniseries written by Douglas Adams.  It was filled with humour, space science fiction and really wild things.  This 1981 TV version was based on the earlier radio series.

Please send us your comments, questions and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.
]]> podcasts Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:55:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=310520# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:39:14 Hitchhikers, Douglas Adams, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Brian and Eamonn The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy was 1981 space opera comedy written by Douglas Adams. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=281223# Blake's 7 discussion.  In the far future, Roj Blake and his band of rebels are fighting against the Federation.  Blake fights this evil empire with a powerful ship called The Liberator.  Blake's 7 is available on DVD sets in the U.K., but not in North America.

This is the last half of our pilot episode, so it does not sound quite like our more recent episodes.

We'd be happy to hear your comments, questions and even complaints.  You can send them to britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:33:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=281223# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:31:13 Blakes 7, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Xander and Brian Blake's 7 was set in the distant future. Roj Blake and his allies fought against an evil empire known as The Federation. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=276852# Blake's 7 was a late 1970s and early 1980s series set in the far future.  Roj Blake and his band of rebels are fighting (and sometimes fleeing) the Federation.  The Federation dominates nearly every planet in the galaxy, but Blake has the most powerful ship in known space....  Blake's 7 is available on Region 2 DVD sets in the U.K.

This is the first half of the original pilot episode of British Invaders.

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Illusion TV is a video on demand service for watching science fiction shows in the US and Canada.  It carries a number of BBC series that are not always easy to find in North America.  It is available through some cable/satellite providers and online with Akimbo.

We also cover some new DVD releases and some feedback.  What does TARDIS stand for?  Yes, we talk about that too.

The promo in this episode is for The Signal.

Feel free to send us your comments and questions.  Please send us email!  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:41:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=271645# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:08:29 Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television, Doctor Who, Day of the Triffids, Video on Demand, Illusion TV, Akimbo Xander and Brian A podcast about British Science Fiction Television Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=267065# Quatermass.  We talk about the Hammer Films remakes and the television and radio revivals.

The promo in this episode is for StarShipSofa.

Feel free to send us your comments and questions.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:40:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=267065# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:23:28 Quatermass, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Xander and Brian Quatermass was a science fiction series about early attempts at space travel and various alien influences. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=261459# Quatermass was a science fiction series about early attempts at space travel and various alien influences.  It was introduced in the 1950s and revived in both 1979 and 2005.  It is available on a variety of region 2 (and occasionally region 1) DVDs.

The promo in this episode is for Cadmium 2.

Feel free to send us your comments and questions.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 30 Sep 2007 17:37:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=261459# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:23:26 Xander and Brian Quatermass is a classic TV series about early rockets and various alien influences. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=249267# Box of Delights (the Christmas fantasy mini-series from 1984).

Feel free to send us your comments and questions.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:58:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=249267# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:18:37 Box of Delights, John Masefield, Fantasy, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Xander and Brian Box of Delights was a 1984 BBC fantasy serial based on the book by John Masefield. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=244387# Box of Delights was children's fantasy mini-series from 1984.  It was based on a novel by John Masefield, and it co-starred Patrick Troughton.  It is available as a region 2 DVD set in the UK.

Feel free to send us your comments and questions.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:44:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=244387# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:28:31 Box of Delights, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Xander and Brian Box of Delights was a 1984 BBC fantasy serial based on the book by John Masefield. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=239940# Doctor Who.  This is the classic series which ran from 1963 to 1989.

The promo in this episode is for the DWO WhoCast.

Feel free to send us your comments and questions.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:52:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=239940# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:34:14 Doctor Who, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Xander and Brian Doctor Who (classic series) Part 2 Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=233332#
We are talking about the classic Doctor Who series which ran from 1963 to 1989.  The second half of our Doctor Who discussion should be available later this month.

The promo in this episode is for the DWO WhoCast.

Feel free to send us your comments and questions.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Mon, 9 Jul 2007 01:13:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=233332# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:35:30 Doctor Who, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Xander and Brian Doctor Who (classic series) Part 1 Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=214274# Star Cops was a series about an international space police force that patrolled Earth orbit and a moon base.  It aired in 1987, and it did not have any aliens. It is available as a region 2 DVD set in the UK.

The  Star Cops Novels are now out of print.  We said in the episode that they were available, but we were mistaken.  We're sorry about that....

Promos in this episode include Aliens You Will Meet and Kick-Ass Mystic Ninjas.

Feel free to send us your comments and questions.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.
]]> podcasts Sun, 13 May 2007 14:58:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=214274# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:40:40 Star Cops, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Xander and Brian Star Cops was a 1987 series about an international space police force that patrolled Earth orbit and a moon base. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=203821# Sapphire and Steel was a late 1970s and early 1980s TV series about the manipulation of time.  It is available on DVD in both Europe and North America, and it is pretty easy to find.

Promos in this episode include DWO WhoCast, Kick-Ass Mystic Ninjas and Podculture.

Feel free to send us your comments and questions.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:40:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=203821# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:49:43 Sapphire and Steel, Science Fiction, British, SciFi, Television Xander and Brian Sapphire and Steel was a late 1970s and early 1980s TV series about the manipulation of time. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=201283# britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 8 Apr 2007 15:27:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=201283# 00:15:05 Science Fiction, SciFi, Television Xander and Brian A podcast about British Science Fiction Television Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=201146#
Update (Spring 2008): Xander left British Invaders after Episode 11.
]]> About British Invaders Sat, 7 Apr 2007 23:45:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=201146# britishinvaders@gmail.com Science Fiction, SciFi, Television Xander A podcast about British Science Fiction Television Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=201145# About British Invaders Sat, 7 Apr 2007 23:42:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=201145# britishinvaders@gmail.com Science Fiction, SciFi, Television Brian A podcast about British Science Fiction Television. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=201029#
A wide variety of science fiction and fantasy series will be included.  The focus will be on shows from the 1980s and earlier, but we plan to cover some newer content as well.  We want to look at everything from Doctor Who to Star Cops and Sapphire and Steel to Robin of Sherwood!

We should be releasing roughly one episode per month.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.
]]> About British Invaders Sat, 7 Apr 2007 15:40:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=201029# Science Fiction, SciFi, Television Xander and Brian A podcast about British Sciencefiction Television Clean