Brett & Cliff's Flea Circus: A movie and TV podcast
Two old friends who live 4,000 miles away from each other get together to discuss weird, wonderful and downright awful TV shows, movies, games, bands and albums.
Join Brett and Cliff as they discuss everything from cult cinema classics to daytime TV soaps and critically acclaimed hits to bargain bin rejects.
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- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 181
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
World of Twist: Quality Street (1991)
The Special London Bridge Special (1972)
A bizarre Tom Jones TV special in aid of Arizona National Park - co-starring Kirk Douglas, Elliott Gould, The Carpenters and more, There's no plot and no sense to any of it.
Music comes from Chris Ja…
The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987)
H…
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983-85)
We look back at He-Man, a childhood favourite and Cliff picks the 3rd best rated episode ever. Unfortunately it doesn't include Skeletor or any of the baddies and is a morality tale about being diffe…
Police Academy (1984): The slapstic 80s comedy
We revisit Police Academy, a 1984 comedy that was a big presence on TV and in cinemas when we were young, Ia it any good? Let's find out.
Music comes from Jamie Wrecs. Find more here Jamie Wrecs | Spo…
Strike it Lucky (1986-1999): Michael Barrymore's all-conquering TV quiz
We look back at one of the UK's favourite TV presenters, Michael Barrymore while he was in his pomp, before his career was derailed by personal problems. There's dive into a 1993 episode of Strike it…
King of Kong (2007): Becoming the greatest Donkey Kong player
Brett chooses this brilliant documentary from director Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses), which follows Steve Weibe as he tries ro topple record-breaking gamer Billy Mitchell from his perch. There are tw…
Oasis at Wembley (2000): The Familiar to Millions gig
In part two of our Oasis live reminiscence, we get into the gig and lose a member...
There's a quiz and music from Skylights with Outlaw. Find out more about the band here https://www.skylightsyra.co.…
Oasis at Wembley (2000): A memorable trip to see our favourite band
Brett and Cliff finally record together, with a trip down memory and as they recount a trip to see Oasis at Wembley in 2000. In part on there's a load of trouble trying to get to the gig.
Music comes…
Manimal ((1983): Shapeshifting detective work from the 80s
We delve into short-lived TV show was Glen A Larsen, Manimal. The 80s detective show follows Jonathan Chase as he transforms into animals to help the police solve crimes.
Music comes from Simulakrum …
Withnail & I (1987): Bruce Robinson's tour de force
Blood on the Tracks (1975): Bob Dylan's breakup album
Pinky and the Brain (1995-98): Revisiting the Warner Bros. duo
Lovejoy (1986-1994): Ian McShane's roguish antiques dealer
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976): John Carpenter's classic exploitation movie
Matt Deighton: Villager (1995) Rediscovering a lost classic album
We discuss Villager, the 1995 debut solo album from Mother Earth frontman Matt Deighton. Also known for playing with Paul Weller and briefly replacing Noel Gallagher in Oasis, Deighton's work is well…
Batman: The Movie (1966): The caped crusader's camp 60s escapades
Brett picks this outrageous 60s Batman movie, which has incredible fight scenes, over theta effects and some downright hilarious performances.
Music comes from Sunzoom. You can find out more here: Su…
Round the Bend (1989): Kids TV show set in a sewer
Brett and Cliff get in the drains this week and follow Doc Croc and his rat pals as they present a satirical kit magazine show, with spoof cartoons, B-movie rip-offs and musical parodies. With plenty…
Get Back (2021): The reprise. A deeper look at The Beatles doc
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