Alice is a little girl living in England. One day, she sees a white rabbit, follows it and ends up getting swept away in a rabbit hole to Wonderland, a place unlike anything she has seen before. There, Alice finds a door and realizes it is too small for her. She finds a bottle that says “Drink Me”, she drinks it and starts to get smaller. However, Alice realizes she will not be able to go through the door without the key. Alice then finds a cookie that reads “Eat Me”. While eating it, Alice grows in size again, starts singing about how big she is and cries. Her tears flood the room, and she becomes small again. Alice starts to find talking animals, like the Cheshire Cat and the White Rabbit. Alice ends up at the rabbit's house and drinks a bottle to change sizes again. Alice ends up being too big for the White Rabbit, so she changes back to her regular size. She joins a tea party, with a man named the Mad Hatter, eventually gets fed up with Wonderland's inhabitants and returns home.

Cast

• Fiona Fullerton - Alice
• Michael Jayston - Dodgson
• Hywel Bennett - Duckworth
• Michael Crawford - White Rabbit
• Davy Kaye - Mouse
• William Ellis - Dodo
• Freddie Earlle - Guinea Pig Pat
• Julian Chagrin - Bill the Lizard
• Mike Elles - Guinea Pig Two
• Ralph Richardson - Caterpillar
• Freddie and Frank Cox - Tweedledum and Tweedledee
• Peter O'Farrell - Fish Footman
• Ian Trigger - Frog Footman
• Peter Bull - Duchess
• Patsy Rowlands - Cook
• Roy Kinnear - Cheshire Cat
• Robert Helpmann - Mad Hatter
• Peter Sellers - March Hare
• Dudley Moore - Dormouse
• Dennis Waterman - 2 of Spades
• Ray Brooks - 5 of Spades
• Richard Warwick - 7 of Spades
• Flora Robson - Queen of Hearts
• Dennis Price - King of Hearts
• Rodney Bewes - Knave of Hearts
• Spike Milligan - Gryphon
• Michael Hordern - Mock Turtle
• Victoria Shallard - Lorina
• Pippa Vickers - Edith
• Ray Edwards - Eaglet
• Stanley Bates - Monkey
• Melita Manger - Squirrel
• Angela Morgan - Lory
• June Kidd - Magpie
• Michael Reardon - Frog
• Brian Tipping - Duck

some funny bits that didn't make the cut

Full episode link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOusIfzmNFz0

Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons follows Spectrum, a global security force in 2068, as it battles the vengeful Mysterons—mysterious Martian beings able to recreate and control matter—after a first-contact mishap sparks a "war of nerves." Captain Scarlet, made indestructible through alien power, becomes humanity’s key asset. Praised for its darker tone, realistic Supermarionation puppetry, multinational cast, and unique sci-fi intrigue, it remains a standout Gerry Anderson production with strong cult appeal and positive reviews.

Directors:

Alan Perry (9 episodes), Ken Turner (8 episodes), Brian Burgess (6 episodes), Robert Lynn (6 episodes), Leo Eaton (3 episodes), David Lane (1 episodes), Desmond Saunders (1 episodes)

Producer:

Reg Hill

Eurotrash is a British-French late-night programme that was broadcast by Channel 4. Originally presented by Antoine de Caunes and Jean Paul Gaultier, it was a comedic, magazine-style review of arts, entertainment, and culture from continental Europe, often with a focus on unusual and/or sexually provocative topics.

Eurotrash ran for 16 series on Channel 4 from 1993 to 2004, along with eleven specials. In 2016, Channel 4 aired a one-off Brexit-themed revival, with de Caunes and Gaultier returning as presenters.

Hippies was a six part British television comedy series broadcast from the 12 November-17 December 1999. It was created by Arthur Mathews and Graham Linehan; the writing partnership most famous for Father Ted, but the scripts were written by Mathews alone. It starred Simon Pegg, Sally Phillips, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Darren Boyd.

The always fabulous Tim Curry in Dennis Potter's Schmoedipus.

When a stranger, Glen, appears at the door of middle-aged Elizabeth Carter, he claims to be the illegitimate son she gave away at birth, and she accepts his story.

Director
Barry Davis
Writer
Dennis Potter
Stars
Anna Cropper John Carson Tim Curry

A middle class commuter belt couple Mr Bates (Denholm Elliot) and Mrs Bates (Joan Plowright) are duped into taking a charming young man Martin(Sting)into their house to help care for their catatonic daughter (Suzanna Hamilton). Martin claims to have been close to their daughter before an accident left her unable to communicate. As the film progresses the couple mistakenly start to trust Martin and dark family secrets are revealed.

Originally a stage play written by Dennis Potter the film is in turn engrossing, disturbing and claustrophobic. Denholm Elliot is as ever brilliant as the lonely and disturbed father figure, Sting puts in a good performance as a strange and demonic young man, Joan Plowright is very good as the maternal and naïve housewife.

A talk about Mozart and his Masonic influences.

Kurt and his new house mates and their afterlife adventures

The marvellous adventures of Tilly, Tom and Tiny from the Ragdoll Productions stable

Captain Pugwash follows the lighthearted seafaring exploits of the bumbling yet endearing Captain Horatio Pugwash and his loyal crew aboard the pirate ship Black Pig, often crossing paths with his cunning rival Cut-Throat Jake. Created by John Ryan and brought to life through distinctive cutout animation with all voices by Peter Hawkins, the show is fondly remembered for its witty, wholesome storytelling. While dated in style, it retains nostalgic charm and remains enjoyable for those who appreciate classic children's television.

Publication date:

1 Jan 1957

Jason and the Argonauts follows the Greek hero Jason leading a band of warriors on a perilous voyage to retrieve the Golden Fleece, facing mythical beasts, treacherous seas, and divine intrigue. The film is renowned for Ray Harryhausen's groundbreaking stop-motion effects, including Talos, the Hydra, and the skeleton army, as well as Bernard Herrmann’s stirring score. Though not a box office hit at release, it won critical praise and has since become a fantasy cinema classic.

"Snuff Box" is a British dark comedy and sketch sitcom that aired on BBC Three in 2006, created by and starring Matt Berry and Rich Fulcher, featuring surreal humour and a hangman-themed setting.

Overview

"Snuff Box" (sometimes referred to as Berry & Fulcher's Snuff Box) is a British dark sitcom and sketch comedy series set in LondonThe show was created, written, and starred in by Matt Berry and Rich Fulcher, with additional material by Nick Gargano, and directed by Michael Cumming, known for his work on Brass Eye The series consists of one season with six episodes, each approximately 30 minutes long

Premise and Setting

Matt Berry portrays a hangman known as the "High Executioner to the King of England", while Rich Fulcher is his assistantThe main setting is a gentlemen's club for hangmen, though the series frequently includes surreal sketches, musical numbers, and absurd vignettes featuring different characters and situationsThe show deliberately features anachronistic sets and exists in "no particular time," blending historical and modern absurdist elements

Humour and Style

The series is known for its dark, surreal humour and absurdity, mixing traditional sketch comedy with sitcom elements. Themes include social satire, bizarre scenarios, sexual humour, awkward interactions, and playful nihilismIt’s often compared to the style of Monty Python and The Mighty Boosh, reflecting Berry and Fulcher’s background in alternative British comedy

Episodes

The six episodes aired between 27 February and 3 April 2006 on BBC Three

1. Rich's Mother – Matt seeks financial gain through uncovering Rich’s mother’s identity.
2. Matt's Diary – Rich reads extracts from Matt's diary to humiliate him.
3. Punchline – Matt becomes angry over ruined joke punchlines while supplying whisky and women to Rich.
4. Oh Brothers – Matt and Rich deal with disruptive visits from their brothers.
5. Love Triangle – Jealousy ensues as a beautiful woman complicates relationships in the hangmen's world.
6. The Wedding – Rich plans to get married and escape, while Matt tries to keep him in the club.

Music

The theme and incidental music were composed and performed by Matt Berry himself. He recorded the music, played most instruments, and sang most vocal parts, with English composer Tony Hatch providing brass section adviceThe theme has appeared in other media, including the film Dredd

Witchfinder General is a 1968 British horror film, directed by Michael Reeves and starring Vincent Price as Matthew Hopkins. The film chronicles the rise of Hopkins as he travels through England, accusing and executing alleged witches. While inspired by historical events, the film is highly stylized and includes horror and psychological elements, portraying Hopkins as a deeply malevolent figure. Notable for its graphic violence, strong performances, and dark atmosphere, the movie became a classic in British horror cinema and helped establish a more realistic, historically tinged approach to horror films of that era.

Cultural Significance

• The term "Witchfinder General" has come to symbolize unchecked authority, mass hysteria, and persecution based on fear.
• Historically, it reflects the social and religious anxieties of 17th-century England.
• In cinema, the 1968 film influenced later horror directors and contributed to the trend of blending historical events with dark, psychological storytelling.

 

Oliver Postgate, Peter Firmin, classic children's TV from 1971

Comedie avec Josephine Baker.