British Invaders


British Invaders: The podcast all about British Science Fiction Television features a lively two-person exchange about different television series, tele-films and mini-series. These discussions serve as both an introduction and an entertaining conversation, catering to both those who have seen and those who have yet to see these British science fiction and fantasy shows. Each show is presented in two parts, with new episodes appearing every two weeks. British Invaders covers everything from story-lines to production details to spinoff material. Past topics have included Doctor Who, Sapphire and Steel, Red Dwarf, Day of the Triffids, Jekyll, Robin of Sherwood, and many more.

With topics that range from the captivatingly odd to the addictively entertaining, join hosts Eamonn Clarke and Brian Doob as they discuss British science fiction and related genres.

The War of the Worlds was a 2019 BBC adaptation of the novel by H.G. Wells. It was partly set during the early-twentieth-century martian invasion, and part of it takes place in the horrific aftermath. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us […]

Podcast by - 5/15/2022 8:31 AM Comments (0)

The War of the Worlds was a 2019 adaptation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel. Can George and Amy survive the martian invasion? 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. On Twitter, we are @BritInvadersPod. British Invaders […]

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The Georgian House was a 1976 serial from ITV. When two present-day teenagers are sent back to 1772, they interact with a British slave trader and his family. Can they rescue a tenager called Ngo from slavery? Some missing episodes leave us with an incomplete story, but the surviving episodes show us how children’s television […]

Podcast by - 4/17/2022 11:48 AM Comments (0)

The Georgian House was 1976 children’s serial from ITV. Two teenagers are sent back to 1772, where they encounter a wealthy family who benefits from the slave trade. This was used to teach about an unpleasant aspect Great Britain’s history. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, […]

Podcast by - 4/3/2022 8:43 AM Comments (0)

Jekyll & Hyde was a 1990 adaptation of the classic book by Robert Louis Stevenson. ITV and ABC (from the US) co-produced this TV-movie which stars Michael Caine in the famous dual-role. 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 […]

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Jekyll & Hyde was a 1990 adaptation of the classic book by Robert Louis Stevenson. Michael Caine stars in this coproduction from LWT (part of ITV) and the American network ABC. 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 […]

Podcast by - 3/6/2022 7:57 AM Comments (0)

Alice in Wonderland was a 1966 BBC adaptation of the classic by Lewis Caroll. Jonathan Miller directed this unusual dreamlike take on the story. Period clothing took the place of animal costumes and makeup. Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on […]

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Alice in Wonderland was a 1966 adaptation of Lewis Carol’s novel. This unusual black-and-white production brought a strange dreamlike quality to the story. It was directed by Jonathan Miller. 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. […]

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Hogfather was a 2006 Sky One adapatation of the Terry Pratchett novel of the same name. An ominous figure steps in to replace the missing Hogfather. Can Hogswatch and the Hogfather be saved? Please send us your comments, questions, requests and complaints. You can reach us at britishinvaders@gmail.com, and you can find us on the […]

Podcast by - 1/23/2022 12:00 AM Comments (0)

Hogfather was a 2006 Sky One adapatation of the Terry Pratchett novel of the same name. When the Hogfather is in danger, who will step in to deliver the Hogswatch presents? 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 […]

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