Hardly TV History

Listen in and hear the HTVH crews take on Brainsucking space slugs and Soulless Corporations - Oh, and we watched a couple of TV Pilots and will tell you which one we preferred!

Good Guys Gone Bad…Or maybe they weren't so good in the first place? Hear the HTVH crew discuss the (a)morality of Walter White and Marty Byrde in this episode of the show.

This episode features two Hollywood spin-offs which won a place in the hearts of their dedicated fanbases. Grab your wooden stake and dial the gate as we talk about Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Stargate SG-1!

What happens after we die? Well that is just horrible to think about but if you want an interesting look at the afterlife check out this episode. Very different but weirdly similar episodes to check out.

These two law and justice dramas take us beyond the scene of the crime. Join the jury and help us pass judgement on which pilot episode is best.

Stand by for an overload of quirky wholesomeness! This episode features two iconic feel good comedies that have a link that isn't immediately obvious. Trust us, put down your homework and pour yourself a drink as we compare Community and Cheers.

Two disasters that shook the world and changed the course of history - But which pilot episode captures the imagination better and leaves you wanting more?

This episode covers two sitcoms featuring unusual characters and even more unusual plots. Fans were delighted and cult followings ensued, but how do they compare, and will either of them appeal to a new viewer?

Power, Money, and who inherits the throne are at the core of this episode of Hardly TV History.

No News is Good News - Unless you're the host of a TV News Program! Take a peek behind the camera with this episode of Hardly TV History.

Doctors, Santa's and Good Laughs - Join the crew as we farewell 2021 with a look at some of our most well loved Christmas Episodes. Doctors, Santa's and Good Laughs - Join the crew as we farewell 2021 with a look at some of our most well loved Christmas Episodes.

Deserts, Gunslingers and...Spaceships???

Lies and Misdirection Abound - Who's side are you on?

Are you ready to play a game?

We all need some feel-good optimism in these trying times, and who better to lift the spirits than Ted Lasso and Kimmy Schmidt!

If enjoying clever courtroom dramas were a crime, we'd be guilty as charged. Step up to the bar as we compare 2017's 'The Good Fight' with 2003's 'Boston Legal'.

With great power comes great responsibility - or does it? This episode has the team comparing 'Invincible' and The Boys' - two recent Amazon Prime hits that put a different spin on the classic Superhero trope.

Imagine the shock of being the last person left alive and exploring the abandoned world around you, only to discover that you aren't alone after all - but maybe you'd prefer to be! Join the team as they watch and compare Fox's 2015 'Last Man on Earth' with 1988's BBC cult classic 'Red Dwarf'.

You wouldn't think that Hospitals and Comedy would naturally go together, but this pair manage to pull it off! So pour yourself a martini and prep for surgery as we compare 2001's 'Scrubs' with the legendary 1972 classic 'MASH'

Good vs Evil, Darkness and Light - This episode the boys look at two shows where the authorities decide to work with the criminals for the greater good. But the road to hell is paved with good intentions - and we all know that the Devil will have his due...

Yee-Haw! Gunfights, Greed and Power Plays are just some of the things that fans of these dramas will recognize – So let's saddle up and head west as the crew look at HBO's 2004 classic ‘Deadwood' and compare it with Paramounts ‘Yellowstone' from 2018.

Controversial and Politically Incorrect , Little Britain and Summer Heights High are famous for putting the 'Mock' in Mockumentary - Join us as we tackle some uncomfortable TV and try and decide whether these shows should be remembered, or are better off forgotten.

Drugs, Violence and a Gritty, in-your-face view of the War On Drugs are just some of the themes that link these TV Pilots – So pour yourself a Jameson and light up a Cigar as we compare HBO's 1999 masterpiece ‘The Wire' with the Netflix 2015 sensation ‘Narcos'.

Sick of the System? We've got your back. This episode has the team looking at two doctors doing things their own way. Join us as we review the 2004 drama 'House' and compare it with 2018's 'New Amsterdam'.

The retail store has certainly changed a lot over the years...but the wacky coworkers haven't! So jump on the register and get ready for your shift as we compare ‘Superstore' with the British 1970's classic ‘Are You Being Served'.

Rumours, Scandal and Drama – A potent cocktail that delivers timeless material for novels and hit TV adaptations. Turn the page with us as we compare the 2020 Netflix Smash-Hit ‘Bridgerton' with 2007s ‘Gossip Girl'.

Life is all about spending time with the people around us - So, in that same spirit, we hope you enjoy spending time with us as we look at two massive shows about two very different friendship groups.

Fraud or Genius? This episode we look at Psych and Suits. Two shows featuring characters with incredible memories who use their abilities to do jobs that they aren't qualified, nor prepared for.

Some shows go out in a blaze of glory, whilst others just go down in flames. How I Met Your Mother and Game Of Thrones – were these shows burning the candle at both ends, or did they just run out of fuel?

This episode has the team looking at two animated Cult Classics that come complete with legions of adoring fans and features the Hardly TV History team's most passionate discussion so far! So, strap on your portal gun and prepare for blast-off as we compare 'Rick and Morty' and 'Futurama'

Nobody likes family drama...but everybody loves family comedies! Let's dig into two shows from different decades that each give us their unique take on family life in a complicated and forever changing world.

Before orange became the new black, life in prison was emerald green. There's no yellow brick road, nor a pair of ruby slippers – but let's take a look at life in Litchfield and compare with the fearsome land of Oz.

Glamorous Girls and Boisterous Boys – This episode we look at ‘Sex And The City' and ‘Entourage' – Two shows featuring a group of friends finding their way in the world.

Crime is not funny – but the Police can be! This episode we take a look at Brooklyn Nine-Nine and pair it up with Police Squad, a brilliant, yet short lived series from the 1980's featuring the legendary Leslie Nielson.

This week two huge shows joined by the common thread of Family. One's a motorcycle gang and the other works in Waste Management.

Welcome to our new Podcast The premise is simple, we take two TV shows and find the common link between the two. It could be obvious it could be less subtle but we will find it.