Thots TV

Season 7 is HERE AT LAST!We're kicking off with Thots favourites Ivor Wood and Michael Bond. The Herbs is an intensely boring show (perfect for a season premiere) but if there's one thing your three hosts love to do, it's find the positives in anything involving hand-crafted puppets and talking animals.We also discuss the history of Watch With Mother, the subjective ranking of herbs, and a shopping bag full of loose curry.Thank you for your patience! We had a much needed rest, and now we're ready for a very exciting season indeed.Content warning: discussion of racism in The Herbs.If you're reading this (we like to think people read this), why not vote for us in the Listeners' Lobes? Follow this link to gift us the gift of a Golden Lobe award https://podlifeawards.com/vote/the-listeners-lobe-tgl20262AEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You wait six seasons for a Sarah Jane Adventures episode and then two come along at once!This is part two of a very special season finale indeed, and it is about one of our favourite shows that we've covered (although we tend to say this about all the dramas...)We are carrying on straight from part one so get it listened!We also discuss the trend of subject-specific secondary school school names (did any of us REALLY attend a "science college"), Meg nearly moving to Canada, Laura ACTUALLY moving to Singapore, and the time we all threw toast out of our living room window onto parked cars like a bunch of delinquents.THANK YOU for being with us throughout six seasons. We never would have made it this far without you, and we are so very grateful.Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it's about time.The original plan was one episode about the entire Sarah Jane series. How naive we were.So here is part 1 of hopefully a Tracy Beaker style ongoing saga of everything Sarah Jane (and Sarah Jane adjacent...)Technically, this is the finale of season 6!!! And how lovely that we get to end the season with possibly the best children's drama of the 2000s - argue in the comments. We loved every second of making this episode and we can't wait to share our love of The Sarah Jane Adventures with you.See you next time for the (actual) finale!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

But somebody's not in bed...You know how much we love to revisit Ragdoll productions and the work of Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport. It's that time again to "review" something that is just plain and uncomplicatedly GOOD.The loveliness of the mostly ambient clips I've selected might well send some of you to sleep, so we've included some tangents just to keep things interesting. These include: our childhood teddy bears, our infant reactions to shampoo, an embarrassing story about Meg's dad involving a bathtub, and the politics of Pokemon cards.Enjoy our penultimate season 6 episode!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Numberjacks are on their way!!!Okay. It's time we discussed the most visually unsettling show ever put before pre-schoolers.Numberjacks won awards for its educational content and traumatised thousands of four-year-olds with floating heads, talking spoons, and A SLENDERMAN UNDERTAKER in the process.We also discuss the topics of synethesia, timeloops as a storytelling device, slugs, and Plato (yes, really).Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content warning: discussion of racism, antisemitism, and homophobia.Make way for everyone's least favourite cabbie...It's time, once again, for an Enid Blyton Megisode.This little underaged driver had SOMEHOW been adapted into six(ish) television shows. Today, we focus on the least egregious one.If you know of any reason this property continues to draw in audiences, please do let us know.If you saw the content warning and decided to skip this one out, thank you so much for supporting us anyway, we love you, and we look forward to seeing you next time.Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COCO! COCO!It's a Laura episode (Lepisode)!!!This week we're hopping across the pond to one of the favourite networks of the Sky Children - Cartoon Network.Freeview kids Elsie and Meg have been promised "psychedelic ragtime", so our hopes are very high indeed...We also discuss our new sofa (trust us, it's very exciting), paranormal experiences, and North Lincolnshire's antique shops.Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tv AEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Time for bed, said Zebedee..."You all know by now that we LOVE a dirty, fuzzy, scratchy, stop-motion vehicle for felt creatures and posh narrators.That's right - it's time again for a trip back to the 1960s (and then back to the halcyon days of 2005 CGI).This week's conversational cul-de-sacs include Meg's hearing issues, the importance of GCSE-level maths, and our very basic understanding of the concept of entropy.Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hold on to your bobs, Bits! Hold on to your bits, Bobs!!!Every so often, we cover a show with very little to say about it except for how much we like it. This is one of those episodes. So, in an effort to get this above the one hour mark, we're combining two shows by the same creator.They couldn't really be more different (aside from them both being fantastic, Scottish, and for the under-6s market).Tangents include a history of our household vacuum cleaners, childhood dinners for picky eaters, and bin day.Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jam! Socks! SNUGGLY DUCKY DUCK DUCKS!We've covered a LOT of fictional bears on this show... But surely none cuter than our Nev.We had a tremendous amount of fun in this episode discussing a show that everyone thought was fine and nothing more. But honestly, how can anyone feel hate towards the generational pairing of a little blue bear and the Nation's Sweetheart Barney Harwood?Apologies in advance for an unforgivably long Buffy tangent. We can't help it.This is how Barney Harwood wrote the theme song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLyryD7-qlQPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

64 64 64 ZOO LANE!This episode is supposed to be about the most comforting, nostalgic, warm hug of a show to ever grace our screens. And we spend the whole 100 minutes talking about monster energy drinks, eel sex, swear words, and the moisturiser they use on cow udders.Not really. We have many kind words to say about this BEAUTIFUL show, but please prepare yourselves for the aforementioned subjects, also.Theme song by Wasteland Billy (on Spotify/Apple Music/Soundcloud)Artwork by Megan MumbyPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SEASON 6 IS HERE BAYBEEEEEEE!Aaaand we're kicking things off with something of a hate-watch... It's new for us to start a season with something we don't love, and the way this was scheduled was a complete accident.Hider in the House involved groups of three children hiding a celebrity in their home for two days without one of their parents finding out. Sounds fun right? ...Right?In this episode we discuss the careers of radio presenters JK and Joel, C-list celebrities of mid-2000s British television, and our shared fear of a home invasion.We know it's been a long old Summer, and we thank you for your patience! We are so excited to be back and can't wait for you to see what we've got planned for season 6.Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're wrapping up season 5, and WHAT a season we've all had!We've decided to end on everyone's favourite stop-motion sheep, everyone's favourite stop-motion production company, and everyone's favourite Vic Reeves-performed theme song. Shaun the Sheep was a surprisingly emotional fare. Unsurprising was the amount we laughed during the research (binge-watching) period for this ridiculous and wonderful show.Other discussions include the oppressive UK heat we're all currently working under and Elsie's strange taste in perfume.We also spent some time reflecting on the madness of the last few months. We recorded this episode just after attending the International Women's Podcast Awards, and we know that this would not have been possible without our amazing listeners. You lot are truly the best, and that you still invite us into your ears season after season is an honour and a privilege.Finally, if you miss us during our break, fear not! There is a whole bunch of fun bonus episodes on our Patreon and we will keep posting new ones over the Summer if you care to join us.Baaaaah!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three down! Two to go!!!We are finally over half way through our diligent (sporadic) coverage of TSOTB.We said it about season 2 and we're saying it again now - this show gets better and more emotional with every season.There is much to discuss here including SEVEN new regular characters so strap in for as comprehensive a discussion as two hours would allow for.We've got the arrival of the Golden Trio (Tracy, Jackie, Crash). We've got boyfriends (for Tracy AND ELAINE?!). Aaaaaaand we've got Michael...Content warning: we will be talking about the current state of children's care homes in the UK. If this topic is difficult for you, take care and we will see you next time.Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Please look after this bear. Thank you."This week we're doing the other small posh bear with a sweet sticky substance addiction.The original 70s show is our main focus with some Hanna Barbera and movie shaped detours along the way.Be prepared to hear at least one of us cry.(On another note, during the time of recording, we didn't yet know we were an award-winning podcast. Thank you so much for supporting us! We can hardly express how much we appreciate you being here and listening.)Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Motorettes are singing! WE KEEP THE ENGINE SPINNING!This week we're covering another show that uses objects as episode titles - it's FINALLY time for The Hoobs.We'll be exploring the complex drama of the Hoobs' home/van/shared living space; the layered drama of their inter-planetary working environments, and the intense drama of their inter-species conflict with the Motorettes.In this episode we also discuss the short-lived channel 4 educational strand and AO3 tags.Hoob Hoob Hooray!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from last week's Sooty - The Corbett Years, this week we are continuing to explore the turbulent yet magical history of the UK's longest-running kids TV show.Stefon voice: This episode has everything! Boy magicians, theme-parks, expensive IP purchases, the destruction of VHS tapes, extensive audition prep, meddling producers, vanishing motorcycles, and Joe Pasquale.For the first 40-odd years of Sooty, check out our last episode.A lot of information on this episode was gleaned from a FASCINATING interview with Richard Cadell himself on the wonderful podcast Jack's Throwback Attack. It is well worth a listen if you are a Sooty fan, and it can be found right here https://jacksthrowbackattack.blogspot.com/Finally, we have spent a lot of time with Sooty and his numerous outings over the past month, having not watched a single episode between us as children. This is because it was so highly requested, and we are so glad you all pushed us to cover it. We've had a fantastic time studying this joyous British institution, so thank you!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're doing a two parter on one of the biggest names in British children's telly - Sooty!This is one of the most highly requested shows we've had, and we wanted to do it properly. Therefore, the Cadell years will be hitting your ears in two short weeks.Seriously, you guys seem to LOVE this little bear. And after an intensive week of research (watching YouTube), so do we!EEEEP EEP EEEEEEEEP (that's our Sweep impression).Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine... imagine... imagine a STORYYYYYY!This week we're visiting a magical room with portals to different worlds; the children's section of a public library!We're joined by a cast of hippie magicians and two of the funniest puppets to have ever graced our screens. Together we'll venture through multiple looking glasses into increasingly psychedelic dream sequences.It's LSD for the zillennial generation!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"What happened to Barney Harwood?"Oooooh BOY do we have some news for you!Also in this episode, we're discussing the public humiliation and emotional manipulation a film crew wrought upon nine-year-olds in 2006.Other topics include Beatrix Potter, the inherent evil of family vloggers, and all the men Meg knows.The interview we referenced (thank you Rob!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KznMVi2exuI&t=1245s&ab_channel=BigtankVideoProductions-TellEngageGrowPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/ThotsTVEmail us at Thotstv2002@gmail.comInstagram - http://bit.ly/th0tsTVTikTok - https://bit.ly/thotstvtiktokDiscord - https://discord.gg/e6prv4aYSubscribe - https://shows.acast.com/thots-tvAEG Presents Thots TV Live! Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at The Phoenix Arts Club, London. Book tickets now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/thotstv-live/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.