025: The Beezer

About this episode

Mark and John discuss a 1971 issue of The Beezer, exploring its characters and themes.

In our Super Special Silver Jubilee issue Mark and John read a 1971 issue of The Beezer. Featuring The Numskulls, The Jellymen, lots of kids and an absence of Super Skimmers. Only two and a half new pence! Get in touch by email at dredgehibbett@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Bluesky to get regular updates and to see images of the strips we're talking about.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Hibbett, John Dredge

Topics covered

• comics
• humor
• nostalgia
• 1970s
• children's entertainment

Keywords

• The Beezer
• comics
• The Numskulls
• The Jellymen
• 1971 issue

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Beezer, The Numskulls, The Jellymen

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