A rumour sparks a question we can’t resist: can a lightning‑rod comedy like The Inbetweeners return without tripping over today’s sensibilities. We trade honest views on offence, intent and context, then hit the throttle on IMDB’s Top 100 sci‑fi films—from 100 up to 48—calling out what still sings and what creaks under nostalgia.

We move fast but stay sharp: del Toro’s Mimic, the big‑boom 90s of The Day After Tomorrow, and the odd legacy of Waterworld. The Fifth Element gets its due for style and verve; The Running Man still crackles; Cloud Atlas earns praise for scope. We get candid about sequels and near‑misses—Riddick’s muddle, Attack of the Clones’ placement—and then celebrate the keepers: Predator 2’s grit, Independence Day’s swagger, Pitch Black’s stripped‑down terror, and Cloverfield’s found‑footage tension. Along the way, we wrestle with Elysium’s class allegory, roll our eyes at Prometheus’s “run left” problem, and salute the staying power of The Fly, Robocop, and Wrath of Khan.

By the time we reach Star Trek (2009), we’re making the case for high‑energy gateways that welcome new fans without losing the soul of the franchise. Expect quick synopses, bold takes, and plenty of reasons to update your watch list. If you love sci‑fi history, practical effects, kaiju showdowns, dystopian futures, and the art of a clean sci‑fi premise, you’ll feel right at home.

Enjoy the ride and get ready for part two as we climb from 48 all the way to number 1. If you’re into spirited rankings and smart nostalgia, follow the show, share this episode with a fellow sci‑fi nerd, and leave us a review with your most overrated and most underrated picks.

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A lost Doctor Who cliffhanger can haunt you for decades. We open the TARDIS doors on the latest rumour: a preservation charity says a private archive holds at least one missing 1960s episode, and they’re working through legal channels to scan it without taking the original. That’s a big promise, so we break it down with equal parts love and scepticism.

We talk through who Film Is Fabulous are, why their newly confirmed charity status matters, and how hospice care, probate, and court oversight turned a promising lead into a slow negotiation. Along the way, we explain the brutal reality of vintage film: nitrate and acetate can burn, warp, shrink, and rot, and only carefully controlled storage preserves a fighting chance. Even if a reel turns up, complete recovery is rare; fragments, partial reels, or damaged minutes are far more likely. That’s not defeatism—it’s how real preservation works.

From there, we turn to the fandom. Memories of the Omni Rumour still sting, so we draw a bright line around proof: one uncirculated frame with verifiable provenance would change everything. Until then, we evaluate animations like Fury from the Deep and The Invasion, debate the merits of colourisation, and share our personal wish lists, from Web of Fear’s missing part to Hartnell and Troughton holy grails. We also reflect on 60s production quirks, uncomfortable moments that haven’t aged well, and why respectful collaboration with collectors beats sensational treasure hunting.

If you care about lost media, archival ethics, and the real odds of bringing classics home, this conversation keeps your heart hopeful and your head clear. Listen, weigh the evidence with us, and tell us what single episode you’d bring back first. If you enjoy the show, follow, rate, and share—your support helps more curious listeners find us.

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Rest in peace Nabil Shaban. We did not know you but as part of the

Doctor Who fandom we all

feel like we have lost someone magic!

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