Time for Cakes and Ale

In this episode, we talk to documentary filmmaker and author Chris Rodley about his wonderful new film In My Mind about Patrick McGoohan and The Prisoner. The film chronicles Chris' interviews in 1983 with McGoohan for the now unavailable Channel 4 documentary Six Into One: The Prisoner File. The interviews were derailed by technical hiccups, an inexperienced crew and a subject who was notoriously hard to pin down, and indeed tried to take control of the production. Revisiting the original footage in 2017 for the show's 50th anniversary, In My Mind is filled with previously unseen footage from these inteviews and provides a startling insight into the elusive McGoohan. Chris talked to us about the making of In My Mind, and how the original interviews with McGoohan helped shape his career. He also dicusses his love of The Prisoner, and its lasting impact on the television landscape. This is the first of a two-part interview. In the next installment, Chris joined us for our Twin Peaks podcast, Time of Cherry Pie and Coffee, to discuss the world of David Lynch and his recent return to Twin Peaks. Be seeing you! Find us on Twitter @TFCAA Part of the Time for Cakes and Ale podcast. If you enjoy it, please subscribe! Like us: facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: timeforcakesandale.com

The Tally Ho welcomes you to The Village as we begin our journey through classic TV series The Prisoner with episode 1: Arrival. From the iconic opening credits to the final twists and turns, we will be following the adventures of Number 6 as he resigns his job and wakes up in this mysterious and dangerous place. Be seeing you! Find us on Twitter @TFCAA Part of the Time for Cakes and Ale podcast. If you enjoy it, please subscribe! Like us: facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: timeforcakesandale.com

The Tally Ho welcomes you to The Village as we begin our journey through classic TV series The Prisoner with episode 1: Arrival. From the iconic opening credits to the final twists and turns, we will be following the adventures of Number 6 as he resigns his job and wakes up in this mysterious and dangerous place. Be seeing you! Find us on Twitter @TFCAA Part of the Time for Cakes and Ale podcast. If you enjoy it, please subscribe! Like us: facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: timeforcakesandale.com

SPOILER WARNING! We dissect the latest movie in the Star Wars saga, The Last Jedi! Join us as we discuss the things we like about it, the things we don't, and where the franchise might go from here. We are joined by friend of the show Dave Riley who also reveals his favourite films of 2017. Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

SPOILER WARNING! We dissect the latest movie in the Star Wars saga, The Last Jedi! Join us as we discuss the things we like about it, the things we don't, and where the franchise might go from here. We are joined by friend of the show Dave Riley who also reveals his favourite films of 2017. Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

Happy Birthday to us! Time for Cakes and Ale has been rambling on about stuff we love for a whole year now, so we put together this special anniversary episode all about the past 12 months. We talk a little about what it was like to start a podcast from nothing, what we learned along the way, and what our plans are for the future of Time for Cakes and Ale, Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee and The Tally Ho. We also hand out some honorary end-of-year prizes to our favourite things from 2017. Let us know what your picks would be by getting in touch on Twitter and Facebook! Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

Happy Birthday to us! Time for Cakes and Ale has been rambling on about stuff we love for a whole year now, so we put together this special anniversary episode all about the past 12 months. We talk a little about what it was like to start a podcast from nothing, what we learned along the way, and what our plans are for the future of Time for Cakes and Ale, Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee and The Tally Ho. We also hand out some honorary end-of-year prizes to our favourite things from 2017. Let us know what your picks would be by getting in touch on Twitter and Facebook! Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

This week we are joined by Cherry Potts, author and founder of Arachne Press. Cherry is the author of fantasy novel The Dowry Blade and the short story collection Mosaic of Air. Her work is often inspired by myth and fairy tales, while exploring the politics and humour found in everyday lesbian life. She is also a visiting lecturer at City University teaching creative writing. Arachne Press was founded in 2012 and has published many YA and poetry titles as well as non-fiction and anthologies, including three collections of stories performed by Liars' League. Arachne Press has also been at the forefront of live storytelling, running The Story Sessions events around London, and the annual midwinter Solstice Shorts festival which is branching out around the UK in December 2017. You can find our more about Cherry and her work on her website www.cherrypotts.co.uk and Arachne Press at www.arachnepress.com where details of upcoming events can also be found. Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

This week we are joined by Cherry Potts, author and founder of Arachne Press. Cherry is the author of fantasy novel The Dowry Blade and the short story collection Mosaic of Air. Her work is often inspired by myth and fairy tales, while exploring the politics and humour found in everyday lesbian life. She is also a visiting lecturer at City University teaching creative writing. Arachne Press was founded in 2012 and has published many YA and poetry titles as well as non-fiction and anthologies, including three collections of stories performed by Liars' League. Arachne Press has also been at the forefront of live storytelling, running The Story Sessions events around London, and the annual midwinter Solstice Shorts festival which is branching out around the UK in December 2017. You can find our more about Cherry and her work on her website www.cherrypotts.co.uk and Arachne Press at www.arachnepress.com where details of upcoming events can also be found. Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

This week we are joined by Science Fiction and Fantasy author Michael Cobley. Mike is the author of the Humanity's Fire space opera series and the Shadowkings epic fantasy trilogy. He is also the author of many short stories including the collection Iron Mosaic. We talked to Mike about his long career as a writer, current projects and his advice for new writers. Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

This week we are joined by Science Fiction and Fantasy author Michael Cobley. Mike is the author of the Humanity's Fire space opera series and the Shadowkings epic fantasy trilogy. He is also the author of many short stories including the collection Iron Mosaic. We talked to Mike about his long career as a writer, current projects and his advice for new writers. Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

This week we are joined by author, editor, stand-up comedian and Chair of the British Science Fiction Association, Donna Scott. Donna is a professional editor who has worked with many SF and Fantasy authors including the legendary Alan Moore. Her short fiction has been widely published in magazines and anthologies, and she has been given the official title of the first 'Bard of Northampton'. In addition to her stand-up comedy she is also involved in Arts Lab Northampton and in campaigns to save local libraries from closure. You can find our more about Donna and her work on her website www.donna-scott.co.uk. To learn more about the campaign for Northamptonshire libraries visit www.option4northants.com. Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

This week we are joined by author, editor, stand-up comedian and Chair of the British Science Fiction Association, Donna Scott. Donna is a professional editor who has worked with many SF and Fantasy authors including the legendary Alan Moore. Her short fiction has been widely published in magazines and anthologies, and she has been given the official title of the first 'Bard of Northampton'. In addition to her stand-up comedy she is also involved in Arts Lab Northampton and in campaigns to save local libraries from closure. You can find our more about Donna and her work on her website www.donna-scott.co.uk. To learn more about the campaign for Northamptonshire libraries visit www.option4northants.com. Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

Award-winning science fiction author Chris Beckett joined us to talk about his work. Chris is the author of six novels and dozens of short stories in a career spanning more than 25 years. His novel 'Dark Eden' was the winner of the 2013 Clarke award, while his short fiction collection 'The Turing Test' won the prestigious Edge Hill prize. Chris spoke to us about his inspiration, his writing process, and the ideas behind his new novel 'America City' which is out on 2 November. You can find our more about Chris and his work on his website www.chris-beckett.com. Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!

Award-winning science fiction author Chris Beckett joined us to talk about his work. Chris is the author of six novels and dozens of short stories in a career spanning more than 25 years. His novel 'Dark Eden' was the winner of the 2013 Clarke award, while his short fiction collection 'The Turing Test' won the prestigious Edge Hill prize. Chris spoke to us about his inspiration, his writing process, and the ideas behind his new novel 'America City' which is out on 2 November. You can find our more about Chris and his work on his website www.chris-beckett.com. Time for Cakes and Ale, a podcast featuring geeky ramblings with Becks & Eeson, and also home to "Time for Cherry Pie and Coffee", a Twin Peaks podcast, and "The Tally Ho", a Prisoner podcast. Follow us on Twitter @TFCAA Like us: www.facebook.com/timeforcakesandale Visit our website: www.timeforcakesandale.com Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Hipcast, Stitcher and more!