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Thots TV
Ground Control
83 episodes
3 days ago
Award-winning podcast diving DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot that you loved throughout the 90s and 2000s? We remember it all. And we're going to talk about it. (A podcast for adults seeking Highbrow Cultural Commentary - not for kids!)

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Award-winning podcast diving DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot that you loved throughout the 90s and 2000s? We remember it all. And we're going to talk about it. (A podcast for adults seeking Highbrow Cultural Commentary - not for kids!)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Thots TV
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends

COCO! COCO!


It's a Laura episode (Lepisode)!!!


This week we're hopping across the pond to one of the favourite networks of the Sky Children - Cartoon Network.


Freeview kids Elsie and Meg have been promised "psychedelic ragtime", so our hopes are very high indeed...


We also discuss our new sofa (trust us, it's very exciting), paranormal experiences, and North Lincolnshire's antique shops.


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Email us at Thotstv2002@gmail.com

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3 days ago
1 hour 23 minutes 22 seconds

Thots TV
The Magic Roundabout

"Time for bed, said Zebedee..."


You all know by now that we LOVE a dirty, fuzzy, scratchy, stop-motion vehicle for felt creatures and posh narrators.


That's right - it's time again for a trip back to the 1960s (and then back to the halcyon days of 2005 CGI).


This week's conversational cul-de-sacs include Meg's hearing issues, the importance of GCSE-level maths, and our very basic understanding of the concept of entropy.


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2 weeks ago
1 hour 21 minutes 38 seconds

Thots TV
Bits and Bobs (and Woolly and Tig)

Hold on to your bobs, Bits! Hold on to your bits, Bobs!!!


Every so often, we cover a show with very little to say about it except for how much we like it. This is one of those episodes. So, in an effort to get this above the one hour mark, we're combining two shows by the same creator.


They couldn't really be more different (aside from them both being fantastic, Scottish, and for the under-6s market).


Tangents include a history of our household vacuum cleaners, childhood dinners for picky eaters, and bin day.


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1 month ago
1 hour 18 minutes 5 seconds

Thots TV
Bear Behaving Badly

Jam! Socks! SNUGGLY DUCKY DUCK DUCKS!


We've covered a LOT of fictional bears on this show... But surely none cuter than our Nev.


We had a tremendous amount of fun in this episode discussing a show that everyone thought was fine and nothing more. But honestly, how can anyone feel hate towards the generational pairing of a little blue bear and the Nation's Sweetheart Barney Harwood?


Apologies in advance for an unforgivably long Buffy tangent. We can't help it.


This is how Barney Harwood wrote the theme song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLyryD7-qlQ


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1 month ago
1 hour 34 minutes 54 seconds

Thots TV
64 Zoo Lane

64 64 64 ZOO LANE!


This episode is supposed to be about the most comforting, nostalgic, warm hug of a show to ever grace our screens. And we spend the whole 100 minutes talking about monster energy drinks, eel sex, swear words, and the moisturiser they use on cow udders.


Not really. We have many kind words to say about this BEAUTIFUL show, but please prepare yourselves for the aforementioned subjects, also.


Theme song by Wasteland Billy (on Spotify/Apple Music/Soundcloud)

Artwork by Megan Mumby


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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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1 month ago
1 hour 41 minutes 5 seconds

Thots TV
Announcement: CALM

Just a quick update,


We are proudly supporting the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) during the month of September.


Podomedy as a network is hoping to collectively raise £1000 for the suicide prevention hotline.


If you would like to and are able to donate, we would be extremely grateful as it is a wonderful cause.


Click here to donate and to read more about the work of CALM:


https://tilt.fyi/gmHz5tkIms

Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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2 months ago
1 minute 49 seconds

Thots TV
Hider in the House

SEASON 6 IS HERE BAYBEEEEEEE!


Aaaand we're kicking things off with something of a hate-watch... It's new for us to start a season with something we don't love, and the way this was scheduled was a complete accident.


Hider in the House involved groups of three children hiding a celebrity in their home for two days without one of their parents finding out. Sounds fun right? ...Right?


In this episode we discuss the careers of radio presenters JK and Joel, C-list celebrities of mid-2000s British television, and our shared fear of a home invasion.


We know it's been a long old Summer, and we thank you for your patience! We are so excited to be back and can't wait for you to see what we've got planned for season 6.

Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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2 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes 2 seconds

Thots TV
Celebrity-Written Children's Books [TEASER]

You know how we love a hate-filled recording session about a topic everybody already agrees with.


Join us in a collective sigh from the deepest depths of our souls, as we enter a conversation already comprehensively covered by people more qualified than ourselves.


This is a short clip from our Patreon episode, posted here to keep you company over our Summer break.


We hope you're all having a fabulous Summer, and if you miss us at all, consider subscribing to our Patreon for this full discussion as well as many other bonus episodes!


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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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4 months ago
11 minutes 39 seconds

Thots TV
Shaun the Sheep

We're wrapping up season 5, and WHAT a season we've all had!


We've decided to end on everyone's favourite stop-motion sheep, everyone's favourite stop-motion production company, and everyone's favourite Vic Reeves-performed theme song. Shaun the Sheep was a surprisingly emotional fare. Unsurprising was the amount we laughed during the research (binge-watching) period for this ridiculous and wonderful show.


Other discussions include the oppressive UK heat we're all currently working under and Elsie's strange taste in perfume.


We also spent some time reflecting on the madness of the last few months. We recorded this episode just after attending the International Women's Podcast Awards, and we know that this would not have been possible without our amazing listeners. You lot are truly the best, and that you still invite us into your ears season after season is an honour and a privilege.


Finally, if you miss us during our break, fear not! There is a whole bunch of fun bonus episodes on our Patreon and we will keep posting new ones over the Summer if you care to join us.


Baaaaah!


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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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4 months ago
1 hour 29 minutes 40 seconds

Thots TV
Tracy Beaker Series 3

Three down! Two to go!!!


We are finally over half way through our diligent (sporadic) coverage of TSOTB.


We said it about season 2 and we're saying it again now - this show gets better and more emotional with every season.


There is much to discuss here including SEVEN new regular characters so strap in for as comprehensive a discussion as two hours would allow for.


We've got the arrival of the Golden Trio (Tracy, Jackie, Crash). We've got boyfriends (for Tracy AND ELAINE?!). Aaaaaaand we've got Michael...


Content warning: we will be talking about the current state of children's care homes in the UK. If this topic is difficult for you, take care and we will see you next time.


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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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5 months ago
1 hour 43 minutes 40 seconds

Thots TV
Paddington and Politics [TEASER]

Here is a little excerpt from our Patreon episode on Paddington - a deeper discussion of some of the topics we touched on in the main feed. Link down below to subscribe for full bonus episodes!


...


We separated this conversation from the main feed episode as we love Paddington very much and wanted our regular episode to be a celebration of him (plus it was getting a bit long).


However, there has been a sharp vibe-shift in the public perception of this character/franchise, and it merits discussion.


In this bonus episode, we discuss how a radical celebration of immigration has been co-opted by the establishment to the point that Paddington is no longer recognised in the public consciousness as a refugee.


This is the story of how a little bear from Peru became yer liberal dad, the Ferryman, and the mascot of centrist Twitter. (Be warned, we will be reading Tweets from Richard Osman.)


As always, thank you for supporting us! We hope you enjoy.


An article we read and loved by Adam Thomas really informed us in the making of this episode is linked down below - well worth reading!

https://www.aaihs.org/paddington-bear-and-black-british-migration-politics/


...


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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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5 months ago
9 minutes 10 seconds

Thots TV
Paddington

"Please look after this bear. Thank you."


This week we're doing the other small posh bear with a sweet sticky substance addiction.


The original 70s show is our main focus with some Hanna Barbera and movie shaped detours along the way.


Be prepared to hear at least one of us cry.


(On another note, during the time of recording, we didn't yet know we were an award-winning podcast. Thank you so much for supporting us! We can hardly express how much we appreciate you being here and listening.)


Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTV

Email us at Thotstv2002@gmail.com

Instagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTV

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Subscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv

Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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5 months ago
1 hour 29 minutes 50 seconds

Thots TV
The Hoobs

The Motorettes are singing! WE KEEP THE ENGINE SPINNING!


This week we're covering another show that uses objects as episode titles - it's FINALLY time for The Hoobs.


We'll be exploring the complex drama of the Hoobs' home/van/shared living space; the layered drama of their inter-planetary working environments, and the intense drama of their inter-species conflict with the Motorettes.


In this episode we also discuss the short-lived channel 4 educational strand and AO3 tags.


Hoob Hoob Hooray!


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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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5 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes 54 seconds

Thots TV
Sooty - The Cadell Years

Following on from last week's Sooty - The Corbett Years, this week we are continuing to explore the turbulent yet magical history of the UK's longest-running kids TV show.


Stefon voice: This episode has everything! Boy magicians, theme-parks, expensive IP purchases, the destruction of VHS tapes, extensive audition prep, meddling producers, vanishing motorcycles, and Joe Pasquale.


For the first 40-odd years of Sooty, check out our last episode.


A lot of information on this episode was gleaned from a FASCINATING interview with Richard Cadell himself on the wonderful podcast Jack's Throwback Attack. It is well worth a listen if you are a Sooty fan, and it can be found right here https://jacksthrowbackattack.blogspot.com/


Finally, we have spent a lot of time with Sooty and his numerous outings over the past month, having not watched a single episode between us as children. This is because it was so highly requested, and we are so glad you all pushed us to cover it. We've had a fantastic time studying this joyous British institution, so thank you!


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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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6 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes 57 seconds

Thots TV
Sooty - The Corbett Years

We're doing a two parter on one of the biggest names in British children's telly - Sooty!


This is one of the most highly requested shows we've had, and we wanted to do it properly. Therefore, the Cadell years will be hitting your ears in two short weeks.


Seriously, you guys seem to LOVE this little bear. And after an intensive week of research (watching YouTube), so do we!


EEEEP EEP EEEEEEEEP (that's our Sweep impression).



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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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7 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes 51 seconds

Thots TV
Hey Duggee Non-Binary UK News Media Trashfire [TEASER]

Content warning: discussion of anti-trans campaigners, homophobia, suicide, sexual assault


You may have seen that there has been some discussion in the press about Hey Duggee using the word "they" to refer to a cartoon raccoon. We are here to talk about why on God's green Earth this has made the national news.


We are starting this clip right in the middle of the episode (full discussion on our Patreon linked below).

Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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7 months ago
13 minutes 44 seconds

Thots TV
The Story Makers

Imagine... imagine... imagine a STORYYYYYY!


This week we're visiting a magical room with portals to different worlds; the children's section of a public library!


We're joined by a cast of hippie magicians and two of the funniest puppets to have ever graced our screens. Together we'll venture through multiple looking glasses into increasingly psychedelic dream sequences.


It's LSD for the zillennial generation!


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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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7 months ago
1 hour 36 minutes 21 seconds

Thots TV
Prank Patrol and The Life and Times of Barney Harwood

"What happened to Barney Harwood?"


Oooooh BOY do we have some news for you!


Also in this episode, we're discussing the public humiliation and emotional manipulation a film crew wrought upon nine-year-olds in 2006.


Other topics include Beatrix Potter, the inherent evil of family vloggers, and all the men Meg knows.


The interview we referenced (thank you Rob!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KznMVi2exuI&t=1245s&ab_channel=BigtankVideoProductions-TellEngageGrow


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Email us at Thotstv2002@gmail.com

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Subscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv

Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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7 months ago
1 hour 52 minutes

Thots TV
Recess

Ooooh! Scandalous!


It's a rare LAURA episode which means we're hopping over the pond to the Disney channel.


You can expect tangents involving dogs, snakes, wasps, and hamsters.


Apologies for the delayed upload and thanks for sticking with us!


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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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8 months ago
1 hour 53 minutes 2 seconds

Thots TV
Special | The Ghost Hunter - Part 1 - with guest Look Into My Eyes

Alroight guv'na!


We are joined this week by Jonathan of the Look Into My Eyes podcast to discuss the landmark CBBC drama Ghost Hunter!


We actually had to read books for this one so you'd better enjoy it. (We did!)


If you like moving pictures, this episode can also be watched on our YouTube.


It was delightful having Jonathan here, and you can listen to part 2 over on his podcast's feed.


(While you're there, check out the rest of Look Into My Eyes because it is EXCELLENT. (buff.ly/40VYjrM)


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Do your bit to save lives with CALM - The UK suicide prevention charity. Donate 12 GBP to help fund their helpline this September. Give now: https://tiltify.com/@thots-tv/support-calm-stay-tuned-2025


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8 months ago
1 hour 24 minutes 10 seconds

Thots TV
Award-winning podcast diving DEEP into British children's telly! From puppet cacti to deadly gameshows, we're taking a nostalgic trip to an era in which Barney Harwood was King. Everything you forgot that you loved throughout the 90s and 2000s? We remember it all. And we're going to talk about it. (A podcast for adults seeking Highbrow Cultural Commentary - not for kids!)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.