http://britishinvaders.com A podcast about British Science Fiction Television. en Brian Doob and Xander britishinvaders@gmail.com (Xander and Brian) Liberated Syndication - libsyn.com podcasts@libsyn.com (Liberated Syndication) Sun, 04 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT 180 Xander and Brian britishinvaders@gmail.com http://libsyn.com/podcasts/britishinvaders/images/BritInv_300.jpg http://britishinvaders.com 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.

Please send us your comments, questions and complaints.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> podcasts Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:16:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=276852# britishinvaders@gmail.com 00:23:13 Blake's 7, Space Opera, BBC, Science Fiction, SciFi, British, Television Xander and Brian Blake and his band of rebels fight the Federation in the Liberator, the most powerful ship in the galaxy. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=271645#
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=205630#
If you want an uncompressed WAV version of this promo, we would be happy to provide one.   If you do include it in a podcast, please let us know.  You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com.]]> Promos Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:59:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=205630# 00:00:37 Science Fiction, SciFi, Television Xander and Brian This is a remixed version of the British Invaders promo. 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# About British Invaders Sat, 7 Apr 2007 23:45:00 GMT http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=201146# Science Fiction, SciFi, Television Xander and Brian 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# Science Fiction, SciFi, Television Xander and Brian A podcast about British Science Fiction Television. Clean http://www.britishinvaders.com/index.php?post_id=201075# britishinvaders@gmail.com.
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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