Tim Worthington

Tim Worthington

Writer. Occasional Broadcaster. TV's 'Clangers Expert'.

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The Royal Potwasher, as discussed by Tim Worthington and journalist Emma Burnell in Looks Unfamiliar.
December 31, 2018May 29, 2019 Tim Worthington

Looks Unfamiliar #33: Emma Burnell – They’re Only Eating Macaroni

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There Was A Gentleman From Way Up North, And Kije Was His Name
Twelve Radio Programmes That Need To Be Given A Proper Release
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Looks Unfamiliar #8: Jem Roberts - ET Is A Definite Thing
Welcome To Looks Unfamiliar!
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Looks Unfamiliar #42: Bob Fischer - False Flag Giant Hogweed
Broadcaster Bob Fischer on The Tom O'Connor Roadshow, How To Be A Wally, Can't Get A Ticket (To The World Cup) by Peter Dean and more. Listen to it here.


New Features

Twelve Radio Programmes That Need To Be Given A Proper Release
A look at some radio shows that never seem to get the attention they deserve, and why I think it's time all that changed...

The TV That Time Forgot: Rubovia
A look at the series that came after Camberwick Green, Trumpton and Chigley that almost nobody remembers.

Just What Is It That You Want To Do?
A look at how, just when the odds were stacked against them, Primal Scream came up with Loaded.

And If You Want Me, You Can Find Me Ironing My Shirt
A look at Grace Petrie's latest album Queer As Folk.

BWAMmM it’s ZOKKO!
The story of BBC1's head-hurting psychedelic sci-fi Saturday Morning show Zokko!.

E Arth Welcome... In Blue Jam
The story behind Chris Morris' late-night night comedy nightmare.


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You can currently get The Larks Ascending with 10% off in paperback (Code LULU10) from here.


Round The Archives



Hear me talking to Lisa Parker and Andrew Trowbridge about The Larks Ascending and comedy on BBC Radio 3 here.


Tape Over This And I Will Thump You



A C90's worth of songs I originally discovered through Compilation Tapes, featuring Tim Buckley, France Gall, The Free Design, Traffic and more. Hear it here.


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There Was A Gentleman From Way Up North, And Kije Was His Name
A look at BBC Schools programme Music Time's adaptation of Lieutenant Kije.

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