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Dear Supporters of Film and TV History,
A very Happy New Year to you all! I, for one, am very happy to greet 2026. We have so many great things happening. There are fantastic new films and shows coming up, and more live events than ever before. That’s more chances for the Talking Pictures TV team to meet with all our amazing viewers and supporters.
Our thanks to all of you who joined us on December’s Danube cruise, hosted by Mike and me. What a joy to be back in Vienna, setting for the classic film, The Third Man, in the company of enthusiastic film fans.
A warm welcome, too, to all the Talking Pictures TV viewers who join us now via Freely. You can find us on Channel 36 on this growing platform. It’s just one more way you can access the brilliant variety of TPTV programming. Variety AND quality you won’t get anywhere else.
I hope you’re all enjoying The Man From U.N.C.L.E., which is showing on TPTV every Sunday at 4pm. I’m so pleased to have acquired this series, which is an absolute classic, and I know it will be a must-watch.
“One of the most wonderful things in life is to get paid for your hobby, and my hobby from the age of sixteen onwards became making movies.” Eric Mival 1939-2025
The quote above rings very true for me. It’s actually from Eric Mival, whose book we are featuring this month: Cutting Edge My Life In Film and Television. This paperback book is not only a fascinating look at life inside the film and television industry, with over 50 photos, it also includes the inside story of arguably the greatest TV series ever produced – The Prisoner. To discover more and secure your copy, click HERE
We also have some exclusive DVDs in our January Sale, which will be loved by film and TV fans, including: Together, 51 Episodes on 6 DVDs; Doodlebug Summer, a fascinating WWII series that tells the story of the testing months of 1943-44; Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans, 5-DVD Box Set, all 39 episodes, fully restored; Tell Me Another Series 3 and 4 3-DVD Box Set.
Also: 7 DVDs for just £25 including: I’ll Turn to You; Men in War; Tinker; Too Young to Love; The Tiger and the Flame; This Week of Grace and Under Your Hat. To see more, please click HERE
We never stay still when it comes to acquiring new films and shows for you to watch. I want to point out a few things I think are rather special. Whiplash, first shown in 1960, is a real rarity, unseen on UK TV for many decades. This Australia-set Western stars Peter Graves as the founder of a stagecoach company. Among the writers was Star Trek’s Gene Rodenberry. The series starts on Saturday 24th January at 4pm. Another TV gem I am very happy to be showing, starting on Sunday 25th January at 3.30pm is Give Us a Clue. This game show based on charades ran for seventeen series between 1979 and 1992. It featured the talents of Lionel Blair and Una Stubbs and guests such as Diana Dors, Wendy Richard and Kenneth Williams. The Danziger Archive continues to yield treasures, and on 17th January at 3.50pm, there’s the premiere of a 1958 film, A Woman of Mystery. Can you spot a very young Michael Caine? He’s uncredited, but he’s there. The Cellar Club goes from strength to strength – a date for your TPTV Calendars! On 16th January at 9pm Caroline interviews actress Françoise Pascal, star of the film, Burke and Hare (1972). Not to be missed!
Speaking of Caroline, she and I make a return visit to Malta this coming May. The trip was such a huge hit last year, and we’re very pleased to be running it again. If you missed out last time, get your booking in NOW. Caroline and I will lead you on an exploration of the settings for so many of your favourite films. All the details are HERE
You can call Tripsmiths on 03300 294 098 to book, quoting ref: TPMALTA.
Nearer home, we’ll be returning to The Alban Arena in St Albans on 21st and 22nd March for our Festival of Film and Television. Tickets are selling very fast, and with the stars and acts we’ve lined up for you, it’s really not surprising. Click HERE for your tickets!
One of our very favourite event venues is the Savoy Theatre in Monmouth. We were horrified to hear about that historic town’s recent floods. We’ve been in touch with our friends at the Savoy and, happily, the beautiful theatre escaped damage, but the surrounding area has been very hard hit. If you’ve joined us in Monmouth in the past and seen the recent news footage, you’ll recognise some of the places that were buried under water. Whilst sending our love and support to everyone in Monmouth, I am also happy to announce that we return to The Savoy Theatre on 18th and 19th July. We’ll be announcing the full exciting line-up soon, and I hope that you will be able to join us. Let’s fill the Savoy to the rafters and support this beautiful town. Book your tickets NOW by clicking HERE
Looking ahead to autumn, tickets are now on sale for our one-day event at the Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne on Sunday 13th October. Call the Tivoli box office on 01202 885566 or visit their website HERE
We have a limited offer on our magazine, Intermission – issues 19, 20 & 21 for just £15! If you haven’t read it yet, this is a great way to discover this exclusive and unique magazine for fans of vintage film and TV. Click HERE
It’s certainly shaping up to be a great year already! Looking forward to sharing another wonderful year of TPTV with you all! Until the next time,
My best wishes, Noel
Noel Cronin BEM
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER, The Talking Pictures TV Calendar 2026 IS NOW AVAILABLE! It is selling like hot cakes, so order yours now! Exclusive to Talking Pictures TV, the fabulous 2026 calendar boasts twelve months of wonderful film and television memories, including the birthdays of the stars. Every one sold helps support Talking Pictures TV, your favourite TV channel! To get yours, click HERE
TPTV Encore on Freeview
Talking Pictures TV is thrilled to announce that our catch up service Encore is now on Freeview. If your Freeview television or set top box is connected to the internet then you will see the Encore logo top right of your screen. When you see the Encore logo simply press the red button on your remote control to be transported to your own private cinema, where you’ll find 100s of films and TV series. All available to watch for free – no TV licence required – and catch up on at any time!
