The Cinematic Sausage - A Podcast about film, not offal in a long tube

If purgatory is a small market town, surely that makes ‘Hell a City’, does it not? Broadcaster Martin Holmes joins me as we walk the mean streets of Manchester, seeking out Stanley Baker in the iconic 1960s Hammer film, ‘Hell is a City’ The unlocking of the restraints of London centric locations, causes the impact of the Manchester cityscape to sear its DNA throughout this film, like the words ‘Blackpool’ through a stick of rock. Join us on a journey of crime, sex, violence and Joby Blanchard’s accent. Stepping back in time to the black and white era of quality British crime noir. From a robbery gone wrong, to the tossers’ gathering on the nearby moors. Pushing the boundaries of the repressed late 1950s this film sets the bar high for any proceeding crime drama. *Martin Homes hosts the Vision on Sound radio show (a show about old television programmes) On FAB Radio International every Sunday night at 7pm GMT

In this edition I'm joined by Paul Chandler* (aka The Shy Yeti) We hop aboard the 1970s London Underground bound for Russell Square. For this has turned into the Bermuda Triangle of the tube system. 2 students on the last train exit their carriage and find a well dressed man unconscious on the stairs. They quickly seek help from the police but upon their return the man has disappeared. So starts a gruesome set of events which will change their lives forever. Starring: Donald Pleasance, Norman Rossington, David Ladd, Sharon Gurney and a fleeting appearance by Christopher Lee Dare you ride the 'Death Line'? *'The Shy Life' Podcast is available on all good platforms

Walter Matthau locks horns with army mercenary Robert Shaw, as 4 criminals pull off the greatest hi-jack in New York's history. 1 million dollars for the release of 16 hostages held under the streets of Manhattan on the dark, foreboding subway system. I take a look at the 1974 film directed by Joseph Sargent The Taking of Pelham 123

This November sees the 60th anniversary of BBC television’s science fiction serial ‘Doctor Who’. Broadcaster Martin Holmes joins me as we gush and relive our childhood fear of Doctor Who’s greatest adversary on the big screen, the Daleks. Released in 1965, Dr Who and the Daleks (in colour) starred world-renowned horror actor Peter Cushing playing against type but not down to the family audience. Bucking the trend of most children’s movies, it has a child star in Roberta Tovey who is engaging and not annoying and is supported by Roy Castle and Jennie Linden. Join us for this jolly romp through the galaxy in our time travelling garden shed containing Heath Robinson’s spare parts. As we rustle our bags of popcorn and sup at our kia-Ora orange drinks. Reliving the magic of a time cinema has forgotten and when ‘Dalekmania’ was all the rage. DR WHO AND THE DALEKS…...............so close you can feel their fire! Also, why not join Martin on FAB Radio International on Sunday 19th November 2023 (1900hours GMT) for his show Vision on Sound. He’s joined by special guest Stephen Hatcher as they discuss the historical legacy of ‘Doctor Who’ the television programme and its varied and enjoyable storylines. If you miss the broadcast, you can download the podcast of the show at podcasters.spotify.com or check out ‘Vision On Sound’ on ‘X’ (formally Twitter) Dr Who and the Daleks rights held by Studio Canal, all clips used in this article are under fair use. The complete film is available through most reliable DVD stockists worldwide.