The Peter Purves Podcast

Few actors can boast a career like Julian Glover’s. Over seven decades, he has gone from the Royal Shakespeare Company to starring in some of the biggest films and television series ever made. From Game of Thrones, Doctor Who and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to Indiana Jones, James Bond and Harry Potter, Julian has worked with an extraordinary range of actors, directors and performers. We chat and laugh about a lifetime on stage, television and the big screen including, of course, both of our work on classic Doctor Who ! This interview took a little arranging, but I’m sure you’ll agree it was worth it. As always I enjoyed discovering where our careers almost overlapped, reminiscing about people we’ve both met and looking back at the different paths we’ve taken over the years. Every two weeks, The Peter Purves Podcast, hosted by Doctor Who and Blue Peter star Peter Purves, brings you open and honest conversations with guests from across entertainment, packed with memories, insight and the kind of moments only lived experience can offer. Lots of exclusive content and support the podcast by joining our Patreon as a badge winner! https://www.patreon.com/cw/PeterPurves If you enjoy the show, please rate review and share. It really does help our community grow. I do hope you enjoy this one. Adieu!

One of my most requested interviews! I talk to Sue Malden, Professor Justin Smith and John Franklin at Film Is Fabulous about their remarkable work preserving Britain’s film and television history,and the discovery of missing Doctor Who episodes. Thanks to their efforts, thousands possibly millions of Doctor Who fans have had the opportunity to watch Episodes 1 and 3 of The Daleks’ Master Plan. There is, of course, no promise that more missing episodes will be discovered, but with Film Is Fabulous! championing the search, we can always hope. During our conversation, I discovered some fascinating details about the story behind these recovered Doctor Who episodes that I had never heard before. We also discuss their latest news and what it could mean for the future of film and television preservation. I took the opportunity to thank Sue and the team personally for helping to make more of my performance as Steven Taylor in Doctor Who available to the fans, and for that matter to me! You can find details of the Film Is Fabulous! Patreon, along with the promised document relating to the returned Doctor Who discoveries, here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterPurves/posts/as-promised-film-167555312

Peter Purves star of Doctor Who and Blue Peter welcomes broadcaster and television icon Sue Cook back to the podcast. This time, nothing is off limits! So many of you enjoyed my first conversation with Sue that I simply had to invite her back. And this time we revisit one interview in particular that will be of significant interest to Doctor Who fans; her memorable encounter with the sometimes tricksy Tom Baker. And I worked up the courage to ask Sue how she really feels about her infamous Alan Partridge moment... because I know so many of you wanted me to!! This is my favourite kind of conversation, two old friends reminiscing and reflecting, sharing stories from a remarkable career in broadcasting. Sue is insightful, inspiring, she's wonderfully down to earth, and quite simply, one of a kind. I hope you enjoy this return visit. There's a little extra coming soon for Patreon supporters too. Adieu!

Our guest today is one of Britain's most recognisable broadcasters. From Nationwide and Breakfast Time to Crimewatch and Children in Need, my friend Sue Cook became one of the defining faces of BBC television and famously "Pulled Out" from an Afternoon with Alan Partridge. There hangs a tale.. Before all that, Sue and I shared a very happy time presenting together on We're Going Places, so there's plenty to reminisce about, and a few twists and turns in Sue's remarkable life that will keep you listening to the very end. The Peter Purves Podcast brings you great conversations with the people who shaped Britain's television landscape, hosted by Doctor Who and Blue Peter legend Peter Purves. If you enjoy the podcast, please like, follow, and consider joining us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content you won't find anywhere else: https://www.patreon.com/c/PeterPurves

My exclusive interview with multi-award winning writer and producer Steven Moffat. We discuss the past, present and yes, the future of Doctor Who, as well as his remarkable life and career, from sitcoms to Sherlock, and his journey from writer to showrunner during the Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi. I want to say how exciting I found this chat. For a writer to be so brilliantly talkative and honest is fantastic, and it made for a fascinating conversation. I think Doctor Who fans are going to find this one particularly special. As always, thank you so much for your continued support. It really does make all this possible. My Patreons heard this interview before anyone else as well as enjoying hours and hours of additional content. Join our lovely community to chat with me, and a small monthly fee gives unlimited access to content and special events and helps fund the podcast https://www.patreon.com/cw/PeterPurves  Adieu!