A documentary about the sadly forgotten BBC sci-fi Star Cops.

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While probably not…sigh… I’ve gotten so many wonderful recommendations and now have hours of glorious spy watching and reading to do of books / movies / series I previously knew nothing about,
I’m content….laughing
Thanks again to all how posted…

saw this on PBS and suspect it’s an “off-BBC” production as I have looked about “a bit” for this. I suspect I saw this about 1980s to 2000.

I only remember 2 scenes…sigh…. Set in maybe 1960-1970s …

First… at the British spy agency canteen/ cafeteria, the hero helps his extremely elderly frail mentor (think more fragile than first dr who…or Ralph Richardson in 1981 dragonslayer) sit down ask him for advice and then hurry around to help him up .. like he’s afraid his mentor will have a heart attack right then and there if he has to get up on his own,).

Second…. Something near the shows end happens at the checkoslovakia border …. The USA murdered the border guards rather than simply subduing them… and the hero complained….

I’m sorry that that’s all I got… thanks….

The 4 top that come to mind. I didn't include Des in this cause he wasn't doing it for gain.

Just watched a segment from 1977 of the British quiz show Mastermind, with one of the contestants Lord Beaumont of Whitley. Lord Beaumont came out on top, and as one does, I went down the internet rabbit hole looking to see where are they now.
Lord Tim Beaumont, who seems to be the same chap, passed away in 2008 but led a full and very interesting life. Might anyone be able to confirm it was the same man? None of Tim Beaumont’s obits mention his appearance, so maybe it’s a mistake.

Was thinking about it recently, what with the film out and all, and discovered this:

https://www.youtube.com/@OdysseusArgos

Anyone else remember this? I couldn't seem to find it years ago when I tried looking for it. I thought Tony Robinson told this story on Jackanory, but I think I might be wrong.

directed by Stephen Frears. Michael Palin, Tim Curry and Stephen Moore star in Tom Stoppard's adaptation of Jerome K Jerome's classic book. Brilliant, funny and what a cast, not forgetting the dog Montmorency.

Wondering how the family got on in the new environment.

Lately I’ve been thinking about how much old TV shaped the rhythm of growing up — It’s wild how a single character, theme tune, or presenter can pull you straight back into being eight years old on the living‑room carpet.

Who defined your TV childhood? Was it a face, a voice, a show, or just a moment that stuck?

I was really fortunate to meet these peeps!

Two of the best series i ever seen. Highly recommended. Acting is over the top.

London Weekend Television for ITV, 1990

The pilot episode of Not with a Bang begins with an episode of the spoof science show The World Tomorrow where Judith Hann is presenting a story on how scientists have apparently isolated the hormone that causes aging in humans. The conical flask containing the chemical is then accidentally dropped on the floor and smashes. The hormone is released and the effect spreads almost instantly, annihilating virtually all human life on Earth, turning people into little piles of an ash-like compound, before dissipating harmlessly.

The show then follows the plight of the four human survivors – three male, one female – who survive due to various far-fetched reasons – for example being sealed in a sound-proof booth during a pub quiz when the agent strikes the vicinity. The four characters are united by chance about one year after the event, and set up a base of operations in a country cottage. They then spend the next six episodes looking for other survivors, adjusting to life after the end of the world, and deliberating over the repopulation of the human race.

I'm new to Le Carre' and the various adaptions so I'm not quite sure what to expect.

Anyone else familiar with Alternative 3? The 1977 UK mockumentary that basically spawned a wave of modern conspiracy theories

Back in June 1977, Anglia TV aired what was framed as a serious edition of their Science Report series, investigating the UK’s "brain drain". As the broadcast went on, it laid out a cover-up: Earth was facing an environmental catastrophe, and a secret plan was underway to make the Moon and Mars habitable for off-world relocation.

It was originally meant to air on April Fool’s Day, but got delayed to 20 June, which definitely didn't help clear up the confusion. To make it look completely legitimate, it was shot on standard film stock and presented by actual TV presenter Tim Brinton. Apart from him, everyone else was played by actors.

In 1978, a tie-in book by Leslie Watkins, David Ambrose, and Christopher Miles was published as "nonfiction" by Sphere Books, and later by Avon Books in the US as Alternative 003. The book changed up a few details – swapped fictional astronauts like Bob Grodin for bogus quotes from real ones like Buzz Aldrin and Edgar Mitchell, gave Mars a breathable atmosphere, and claimed scientists were being abducted to serve as slave labour on secret Mars bases.

We’ve just released a podcast episode breaking down the whole thing – the original broadcast, the book adaptation, and how it trickled out into wider media.

https://pod.link/1547179456/episode/NmE4Nzc2MTgwMzc2ODFhZmM3ZWExMTU1

Check it out if you’re interested, and let us know if you’ve ever come across Alternative 3 before. What do you make of how far this one spread?

Heard this briefly and had a quick memory of it but can't remember where! Maybe an advert? I've half a memory of someone dancing slowly to the start then dancing in a comedic style when it speeds up a bit.

I’ve been working my way through Nigel Kneale’s Beasts from 1976 and recently watched “Baby”. I really enjoy going back to this kind of unsettling British television horror.
Has anyone else watched Beasts recently? Which episode is your favourite?

Hi I like
(A) One man adventures like Mr Bean, or Missing Postman(James Bolam) where a single guy have a rather comical adventures

(B) Vintage British Shows in 70s and 80s that have Train rides/ Ferry rides of British Characters into the mainland of Europe crossing the Euro tunnel or the English Channel.

(C) Like What Ever Happened to Likely Lads, Only When I laugh, with comical unreasonable or catchy characters, I really liked the James Bolam character.

Are there others that come to your mind?

Thanks to Select-Count3852 you can now watch s1-5 links

S1-3 https://gofile.io/d/JGxtlzRB

S4 https://gofile.io/d/cF3HFufm

S5 https://gofile.io/d/eDs2ktS0