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Cult Connections

Cult Connections is the podcast that finds the links between all kinds of film, TV, books and more. From cult classics to major blockbusters we have everything covered. So if you want to hear about the evolution of the zombie film, the obvious and not so obvious screen versions of Spiderman or three films featuring the "other fellas" then this is the place for you. Join your host Ian (@ArbroathMackem) and a different guest every episode as we explore some Cult Connections!This podcast uses the

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24:06

AiTaS: Arc of Infinity

Cult Connections ·

2025/06/02

As Omega returns in the Doctor Who season finale Ian flies solo to review the last time he turned up!Doctor Who Season 20. Arc of Infinity. Written by Johnny Byrne. Directed by Ron Jones. Starring Peter Davison, Sarah Sutton and Janet Fielding. With Leonard Sachs, Michael Gough and Colin Baker

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47:35

Who's Round: Season 2 Part 1

Cult Connections ·

2025/05/02

Ian and Nathan review the first three episodes of season 2 of Doctor Who The Robot Revolution LuxThe Well

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11:52

PotA Ep4: The Good Seeds

Cult Connections ·

2025/04/24

Ian finds out about crop rotation in the 31st century. The Good Seeds. Directed by Don Weiss. Written by Robert W Lenski. Guest starring Geoffrey Deuel

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39:57

AiT&S The Tomb of the Cybermen

Cult Connections ·

2025/04/16

Ian and Nathan are thawed out to review probably the most iconic 2nd Doctor story!The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967). Directed by Morris Barry. Written by Kit Pedler and Gerry Davies. Starring Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines and Deborah Watling

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16:00

PotA Ep3 The Trap

Cult Connections ·

2025/04/11

Find out why The Trap remindds Ian of a classic Simpsons episode!The Trap. Directed by Arnold laven. Wriiten by Edward J Lakso

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11:31

PotA Ep2 - The-Gladiators

Cult Connections ·

2025/04/03

Ian continues his journey through the Planet Of The Apes tv seriesEpisode two - The Gladiators. Directed by Don McDougall. Written by Art Wallace. Starring Roddy McDowell, James Naughton, Ron Harper, John Hoyt, William Smith and Marc Singer

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19:01

PotA Ep1 - Escape From Tomorrow

Cult Connections ·

2025/03/29

In this bonus series Ian is going to review of the Planet Of The Apes tv series from 1974. We start with the first episode Escape From Tomorrow.

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33:29

Lost In Space: Season One

Cult Connections ·

2025/03/23

Ian reviews the first season of the 60s sci-fi classic created by Irwin Allen

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26:03

Film Round #1

Cult Connections ·

2025/03/01

Ian gives a review of some of the films he has watched recently, what's coming up on the show and why things have been a bit quiet lately.

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47:21

Adventures In Time and Spain: The Time Meddler

Cult Connections ·

2025/02/21

Ian and Nathan travel to 1066 via 1965 to review a story which changed Doctor Who forever!The Time Meddler (1965). Directed by Douglas Camfield. Written by Dennis Spooner. Starring william Hartnell, Maureen O'Brien, Peter Purves and Peter Butterworth

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37:06

Who's Round: Joy to The World/The War Games in Colour

Cult Connections ·

2025/01/24

Ian and Nathan finally kick off 2025 with a round up the festive Doctor Who treats for 2024!

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52:23

Would You Kill A Child? (1976)

Cult Connections ·

2024/12/18

Ian is joined by Mark Plant to discuss the hardhitting and unsettling Spanish cult horror. Would You Kill A Child? (1976). Directed by Narciso Ibanez Serrador. Written by Serrador and Juan Jose Plans. Starring Lewis Fiander and Prunella Ransome.

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68:20

Kiss Your Television with Ben Baker

Cult Connections ·

2024/11/29

Ian is joined by Ben Baker to discuss his new book Kiss Your Television, an affectionate, insightful and funny look at favourites and obscurities young and old. Ian and Ben share their passion for, Sapphire and Steel Tuckers Luck and Cannon and Ball amongst many others!You can find Kiss Your Television here https://t.co/eKswySk5Ih

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22:16

Movie Nite: Wicked (2024) & The Wizard of Oz (1925)

Cult Connections ·

2024/11/26

Ian finds himself in the Ozverse to review the new release Wicked and goes back to 1925 for a version of the original stry that started it all. Wicked (2024) Directed by John M Chu. From the book by Gregory Maguire. Stars Ariana Grande, Cynthia ErivoThe Wizard of Oz (1925). Directed by Larry Semon. Written by Larry Semon, Leon Lee and Frank Joslyn Baum. Starring Dorothy Dwan, Larry Semon and Oliver Hardy

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19:17

Elizabeth R: Episode 6 Sweet England's Pride

Cult Connections ·

2024/11/22

Ian reaches the finale episode of the flagship BBC dramaEpisode 6 - Sweet England's Pride. Directed by Roderick Graham. Written by Ian Rodger. Starring Glenda Jackson and Robin Ellis

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100:09

Ken Russell Part One: Transition

Cult Connections ·

2024/11/03

Ian is joined by Dr Matt Melia to discuss one of Britain's most prolific, influential and contoversial filmmakers, Ken Russell. On this opening episode we discuss three of his trademark composer biographies as he made the transtion from the small to the big screen. Song of Summer (1968). Directed by Ken Russell. From the book by Eric Fenby. Starring Max Adrian, Christopher Gable and Maureen Pryor,Dance of the Seven Veils (1970). Directed by Ken Russell. Written by Russell and Henry Reed. Starring

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51:38

The Tripods Series One (1984)

Cult Connections ·

2024/10/06

On this epiosde Ian is joined by steve Hatton to review the first series of the cult BBC sci-fi drama. The Tripods: Sereis One (1984). Written by Alick Rowe. From the book by John Christopher. Directed by Christopher Barry and Graham Theakston. Starring John shackley, Ceri Steel and Jim Baker

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12:59

Elizabeth R: Episode 5 The Enterprise of England

Cult Connections ·

2024/10/02

How do you defeat the Spanish Armada on a BBC budget?Episode 5: The Enterprise of England. Directed by David mcWhinnie. Written by John Prebble. Starring Glenda Jackson, Peter Jeffrey, John Woodvine and Robert Hardy

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49:29

Adventures in Time and Spain: The Caves of Androzani...

Cult Connections ·

2024/09/27

Ian and Nathan land on Androzani Minor to cover the Fifth Doctors last story. The Caves of Androzani (1984). Written by Robert Holmes. Directed by Graeme Harper. Starring Peter Davison, Nicola Bryant, John Normington and Christopher Gable.

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12:49

Elizabeth R: Episode 4 - Horrible Conspiracies

Cult Connections ·

2024/09/12

We reach the tragic ending of Mary, Queen of Scots in our rewatch of the vlassic BBC drama. Elizabeth R: Episode 4 - Horrible conspiracies. Directed by Roderick Graham. Written by Hugh Whitemore. Starring Glenda Jackson, Stephen Murray and Vivien Pickles.

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