The Champions

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Join us for a groovy jaunt back to the 1960s, where Morgan fondly recalls (and Tom learns all about) the cult TV classic that is… The Champions.

In the episode, we discuss:

• How The Muppets were once linked to Sophie’s Choice
• Why The Persuaders was the coolest TV show ever
• Morgan explains to Tom what ‘pseudo-historical’ means
• The wonderful history of ITC
• The bizarre time travel rules of Doctor Who
• Why Stuart Damon was a dish
• The most underwhelming trailer of all time
• What it means to ‘Warren Beatty’ your way through a club dancefloor
• Morgan’s execellent David Prowse impression
• Some actual journalism by us

Clips used:

• The Champions (ITV)
• Doctor Who (BBC)
• Neighbours (Seven)
• TFI Friday (Channel 4)
• Ron Grainer – Theme from Man in a Suitcase (ITV)
• ITC Home Video (ITC)
• We Were the Champions (Swinging Star Productions)
• General Hospital (ABC)