ITC Entertained The World podcast

ITC Entertained The World - Episode 17 (Season 2, episode 4)  - The Return of The Pink Panther Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss The Return of The Pink Panther - the 1975 ITC film starring Peter Sellers, Christopher Plummer, Catherine Schell, Herbert Lom and some other very familiar ITC faces. Directed and produced by Blake Edwards with Henry Mancini providing a lush score.  A surprise hit for Lew Grade that saw him push for ITC to move from the small screen and into movie making.   The podcast is free from adverts, free from sponsors and free to download.

ITC Entertained The World - Episode 16 (Season 2, episode 3)  - The Sentimental Agent Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss The Sentimental Agent - the 1963 ITC action/adventure 'light' series that starred Carlos Thompson as import/export agent Carlos Varella, Burt Kwouk as Chin, Clemence Bettany as Suzy Carter and John Turner as Bill Randall. It's A Very Desirable Plot as we open A Box of Tricks to discover why Carlos goes missing and how his replacement Bill doesn't have everything Not Quite Fully Covered. There's A Little Sweetness and Light to the episodes and it's fun all round but be advised as to Never Play Cards With Strangers.  As with all the previous ITC Entertained The World podcasts it's All That Jazz and there's no Beneficiary as the podcast is free from adverts, free from sponsors and free to download.  

ITC Entertained The World - Episode 15 (Season 2, episode 2)  - Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) - the 1968/69 ITC action/adventure series that starred Mike Pratt as Jeff Randall, Kenneth Cope as Marty Hopkirk and Annette Andre as Jean Hopkirk. Hear the Ghost Talk with contributions from Kenneth Cope and Annette Andre. Take a Sentimental Journey with our hosts as they investigate A Disturbing Case. They Can Always Find A Fall Guy, as they go undercover and learn to Never Trust A Ghost. As with all the previous ITC Entertained The World podcast it's All Work and No Pay and there's no Money To Burn as the podcast is free from adverts, free from sponsors and free to download. With thanks to Network and Umbrella.

ITC Entertained The World - episode 14 (Season 2, episode 1) - Danger Man (50 minutes) Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss the first 22 episodes of Danger Man (50 minutes) - the 1964/66 ITC action/adventure series that starred Patrick McGoohan as secret agent John Drake.  You'll need to be a master of going undercover and be able to drive that nippy mini to enter the murky world of Cold War espionage. The 22 episodes featured are: Yesterday's Enemies  The Professionals  Colony Three  The Galloping Major  Fair Exchange  Fish on the Hook  The Colonel's Daughter  The Battle of the Cameras  No Marks for Servility  A Man to be Trusted  Don't Nail Him Yet  A Date with Doris  That's Two of Us Sorry  Such Men Are Dangerous  Whatever Happened to George Foster?  A Room in the Basement  The Affair at Castelevara  The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove  It's Up to the Lady  Have a Glass of Wine  The Mirror's New  Parallel Lines Sometimes Meet 

ITC Entertained The World - episode 13 - Department S Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss Department S - the 1968/69 ITC action/adventure series that starred Peter Wyngarde as crime writing novelist Jason King, Joel Fabiani as the all-action Stewart Sullivan and Rosemary Nicols as computer expert Annabelle Hurst. With Dennis Alaba Peters as their boss Sir Curtis Seretse. Hear Peter Wyngarde himself reminisce about the series! Get ready to explore the mystery of Robert Cullingford and how he became one of Interpol's top men. You'll need to dress like a dandy, drink lots of brandy and keep an eye on the beautiful but dangerous young femme. With thanks to Dan Box, Network and Umbrella.

ITC Entertained The World - episode 12 - Jane Merrow Special   Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al are joined by actress Jane Merrow who discusses working on all the ITC series she appeared in: Man Of The World, Danger Man, The Saint, Gideon's Way, The Baron, Man In A Suitcase, The Prisoner, Strange Report, Randall And Hopkirk (Deceased) and UFO. With thanks to Jane - for more information see her website: https://janemerrow.com

ITC Entertained The World - episode 11 - Man of The World Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss Man of The World - the 1962 ITC action/adventure series that starred Craig Stevens as globetrotting photo-journalist Michael Strait and sometimes Tracy Reed as his glamorous assistant Maggie MacFarlane. Load up the Rolliflex, find some boating shoes (but only for a moment as we'll ditch that idea!) and get ready for a colourful adventure than will soon see you caught up in strikes, a change of film and a mischievous friend who is looking to become a star himself!  

ITC Entertained The World - episode 10 - Hammer House of Horror  Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss Hammer House of Horror - the 1980 ITC anthology series that took one of cinema's biggest brand names and turned them into small screen horrors. Travel back with them to the sleepy Metroland of the 1980s for some chilling conversation. Note: A poltergeist was present during this recording and was playing around with Al's audio - please forgive him as he was trying to introduce some scares to the podcast! 

ITC Entertained The World - episode 9 - The Tamarind Seed  Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss The Tamarind Seed - the 1974 ITC film starring Omar Sharif, Julie Andrews, Anthony Quayle, Sylvia Syms, Dan O'Herlihy, Oskar Homolka, Bryan Marshall, David Baron, Celia Bannerman and Kate O'Mara. Directed by Blake Edwards and filmed on location in London, Paris and the Caribbean, it was one of Lew Grade's first forays into feature films. With a lush John Barry score, Maurice Binder titles and cinematography by Freddie Young.  Often overlooked as romance, Jaz, Rodney and Al argue that there is a lot more to this film than the critics suggested. Are you red or are you blue? Do you believe in fairytales? Put on your 70s slacks and head into the murky world of espionage and love.

ITC Entertained The World - episode 8 - Strange Report  Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss Strange Report - the 1968 ITC series starring Anthony Quayle as Adam Strange, Kaz Garas as Hamlyn Gynt, Anneke Wills as Evelyn McClean with Charles Lloyd Pack as Professor Marks. Filmed on location in swinging London and at Pinewood Studios. With interview clips from Anneke Wills and Kaz Garas. Hail a London taxi, or jump on the back of an old British motorcycle but don't leave any incriminating evidence... With thanks to Network

ITC Entertained The World - episode 7 - The BaronHosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss The Baron - the first ITC action/adventure series to be made in colour starring Steve Forrest as John Mannering aka The Baron, with Sue Lloyd as Cordelia.With archive interview clips from Steve Forrest, Sue Lloyd, production supervisor Johnny Goodman and directors Cyril Frankel and Roy Ward Baker. Dig out an old antique that you think you can sell, get in the Jensen, watch out for dodgy road diversions and just hope you're not asked to replace David Marlowe in another action packed adventure around the Elstree backlot.With thanks to Kaleidoscope

ITC Entertained The World - episode 6b - The Saint - Four Classic episodesHosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss four of the best black and white episodes of the action/adventure series starring Roger Moore as Simon Templar aka The Saint.A bonus episode to listen to after the main podcast.

ITC Entertained The World - episode 6 - The SaintHosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss the 1962-65 black and white episodes of the action/adventure series starring Roger Moore as Simon Templar aka The Saint.With archive interview clips from Roger Moore, producer Robert S. Baker and production supervisor Johnny Goodman. Put on your sharpest suit, rev up the Volvo and grab the prettiest girl you can find and set off for another action packed adventure.

ITC Entertained The World - episode 5 - The Zoo GangHosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss the 1973 action/adventure series starring Brian Keith as Steven Halliday aka The Fox, John Mills as Tommy Devon aka The Elephant, Lilli Palmer as Manouche Roget aka The Leopard and Barry Morse as Alec Marlow aka The Tiger. Put on your sunglasses, fake policeman's uniform and travel to the South of France to relive 1973.

ITC Entertained The World - episode 4 - The Persuaders!Hosted by Jaz Wiseman, Rodney Marshall and Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss the 1970/71 action/adventure series starring Tony Curtis and Roger Moore - Danny Wilde and Brett Sinclair... jump in your Aston or Dino and enjoy the ride.

ITC Entertained The World - episode 3 - Man In A Suitcase.Hosted by Jaz Wiseman and Rodney Marshall with guest presenter Al Samujh. Jaz, Rodney and Al discuss the 1966/67 spy series starring Richard Bradford as a former CIA agent who charges between $300-$500 dollars a week plus expenses.

ITC Entertained The World - episode 2 - Danger Man.Hosted by Jaz Wiseman and Rodney Marshall with guest presenter Rik Davy. Jaz, Rodney and Rik discuss the 1959/60 spy series starring Patrick McGoohan.

ITC Entertained The World - episode 1 - Gideon's Way.Hosted by Jaz Wiseman and Rodney Marshall. Jaz and Rodney discuss the 1964/65 police drama series