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Box of Delights

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All of television history is contained within the Box of Delights. TV journalist Julia Raeside invites her guests to choose a favourite TV memory and take another look at it, say what it meant to them, and what it means to them now.

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Episodes

3-2-1 with Ted Rogers

Satirist and podcaster Jake Yapp joins Julia to discuss the baffling 1980s gameshow 3-2-1 . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18, 202017 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Northern Exposure: Spring Break

Author Jenny Colgan chews her lip at the memory of a very racy Northern Exposure episode where the residents of Cicely, Alaska are waiting for the ice to crack. Happy Valentine's. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202014 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Lynne Perrie on The Word

Writer and actor Mark O'Sullivan chooses Lynne Perrie's memorable appearance on no-holds-barred 90s entertainment show, The Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 202013 minSeason 3Ep. 3

The Making of Acorn Antiques

Journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes enthuses about her solid gold love for Victoria Wood and, in particular, the glorious mock-doc from As Seen on TV . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 07, 202016 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Rufus Jones' Home

Actor and star of Home (Channel 4) Youssef Kerkour talks about warm times making series 1 as we celebrate the launch of series 2 on 5th Feb 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 202018 minSeason 3Ep. 1

XMAS: Box of Delights - Pt2

Journalist Sophie Harris rounds off the Christmas specials talking to Julia about her ultimate festive TV treat - The Box of Delights. (This is part 2, so please listen to part 1 first!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 24, 201919 minSeason 2Ep. 12

XMAS: Box of Delights - Pt 1

Journalist Sophie Harris goes small and goes swift as she remembers the magic of the BBC's The Box of Delights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 201916 minSeason 2Ep. 11

XMAS: Father Ted - A Christmassy Ted

Actor Greg Haiste bows down before the festive greatness that is the Father Ted Christmas special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 201920 minSeason 2Ep. 10

XMAS: Knowing Me Knowing Yule Pt2

Julia's husband, Joel Morris, interviews her about her favourite festive comedy, Knowing Me Knowing Yule with Alan Partridge. (Part two of two.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 201920 minSeason 2Ep. 9

XMAS: Knowing Me Knowing Yule Pt1

Julia's husband, Joel Morris, interviews her about her favourite festive treat, Knowing Me Knowing Yule with Alan Partridge. (Part one of two,) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 201916 minSeason 2Ep. 8

XMAS: The Exorcism

Actor and writer Jon Dryden Taylor talks about his father Don Taylor's powerful cult classic The Exorcism. Not for the faint-hearted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 201920 minSeason 2Ep. 7

XMAS: Woolworths adverts

The actor Greg Haiste has a cracking Christmas remembering the horribly catch, celeb-strewn festive ads of the 1980s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 201916 minSeason 2Ep. 6

XMAS: Radio Times

Actor and writer Jon Dryden Taylor talks about his family's festive ritual of marking up the Christmas Radio Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 17, 201919 minSeason 2Ep. 5

XMAS: Gary Barlow on Pebble Mill at One

The actor Greg Haiste remembers when a precocious young songwriter appeared on TV at the age of just 15. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 201919 minSeason 2Ep. 4

XMAS: Den and Angie's divorce announcement

The actor Tony Way chooses the unforgettable Walford Christmas where Den dumped Angie with relish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 201919 minSeason 2Ep. 3

XMAS: The Children of Green Knowe

The screenwriter Toby Davies gets a little festive chill as he remembers the wondrous children's television classic, The Children of Green Knowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 201918 minSeason 2Ep. 2

XMAS: The Good Life Christmas special

The actor Greg Haiste pours another glass of Peapod Burgundy and toasts his toes on this slice of festive sitcom perfection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 201918 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Mike Leigh's Meantime

Actor and writer Miles Chapman from Channel 4's Lee & Dean chooses a classic Mike Leigh TV play starring Gary Oldman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 201915 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Grange Hill disco snog

TV critic and broadcaster Michael Hogan tells Julia about the uncanny parallels between Grange Hill's Stewpot and his own love life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19, 201915 minSeason 1Ep. 27

James Burke and the rocket

Comedy writer Joel Morris picks a classic link from TV brainbox James Burke, possibly one of the best directed documentary shots of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 201919 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Bergerac: the Ice Maiden

TV producer Vicky Thomas talks to Julia about her love for Bergerac's immortal Ice Maiden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 12, 201916 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Doctor Who on Blue Peter (1999)

Comedian Tom Burgess remembers the time when his TV spoke directly to him during a special 'Doctor Who' Blue Peter episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Pulling: story time

Actor and writer Jon Dryden Taylor celebrates a classic moment in Sharon Horgan and Denis Kelly's glorious BBC comedy, Pulling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 05, 201918 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Auf Wiedersehen Pet: Oz sings

Broadcaster Nick Duncalf remembers a touching moment in Clement and Le Frenais' British-builders-abroad comedy Auf Wiedersehen Pet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 01, 201918 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Linda Barker's Changing Rooms teapot disaster

Comedy writer Sarah Morgan watches through her fingers as Linda Barker wrecks lives with her directional shelving on Changing Rooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Jeux Sans Frontieres

Actor and writer Miles Chapman (Lee & Dean) chooses international sports day It's A Knockout (Jeux Sans Frontieres). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 201915 minSeason 1Ep. 20

The Storyteller

Comedian Eleanor Morton remembers the brilliantly unnerving tales spun by Jim Henson's The Storyteller . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 201912 minSeason 1Ep. 19

The Sopranos: the intervention

Journalist and broadcaster Sali Hughes tells Julia about her adoration for Chris' intervention scene in The Sopranos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 201914 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Triangle

TV critic and broadcaster Michael Hogan recalls the heady site of Kate O'Mara freezing her arse off, topless sunbathing on a cross channel ferry in ill-fated sea-bound soap, Triangle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 201914 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Moonlighting does Taming of the Shrew

Julia is joined by broadcaster Nick Duncalf who has chosen the episode of Moonlighting done entirely in Shakespearean verse . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 16
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