About this episode
The episode discusses the cult UK show Sapphire and Steel while exploring various related themes.
It’s a short episode, but feels like forever because time has no meaning as we look at the cult UK show, Sapphire and Steel (1979-82). Along the way Paul gets impressed by sounds, Colin has a Lumley epiphany, and we both discuss the exciting prospect of underpants merchandise.
People in this episode
Hosts: Colin, Paul
Topics covered
- cult TV shows
- Sapphire and Steel
- time travel
- UK television
- sound design
Keywords
- Sapphire and Steel
- cult TV
- time travel
- UK shows
- sound design
- Colin
- Paul
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Sapphire and Steel
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