5/31: Wednesday - June issue of TTC live!

Although its about 40 minutes to June 1, I decided to have the June issue "go live" already.

Tomorrow, Thursday, is my last full day in the United States. On Friday I emplane for Germany, and if all goes well I'll get there Saturday morning. I'm not a good traveller so I expect to be zonked out when I arrive, and it will probably take me a couple of days to recover, then I'll get busy researching Germany sci fi and other stuff.

I'll share everything here, as well as on a companion website which I'll work up once I arrive there.

Contents:

• Frankie Thomas, an appreciation
• Val Guest, an appreciation
• Interviews: Noel Katz and Tom Carrozza, creators of Area 51: The Musical
• Ray Guns and Rocket Fins: 1950s science fiction TV
• Critical Mass: Tom Corbett, Space Cadet book series, Stand by for Mars
• Listen to 5 episodes of Tom Corbett, Space Cadet, the radio show
• Book reviews: The art of Ray Harryhausen
• Childrens' Book Reviews: The Lightning Thief, Close Kin
• Music Reviews: Monstrous Movie Music, More Monstrus Movie Music, Creature from the Black Lagoon

Countdown to Germany

The purpose of this blog is going to expand in the next three months, as I spend from June 3-August 30 in Landstuhl, Germany, near the Ramstein Air Force Base.

I hope to become an expert in German sci-fi in those 3 months, for all that my plan to have a rudimentary grasp of the language before I went has fallen by the wayside.

In the next 3 months I'll be sharing photos of everything German - from what candybars and tv dinners look like, to store fronts, to streets, to play areas, to castles.

I'll also have a companion website...and store...in the hopes that it will help defray my costs for this expedition to Germany.

So please check back frequently, and visit the various bookstore links..and The Thunder Child Science Fiction web magazine!

5/23 BBC7....nuthin!

There's been a real dearth of sci fi on BBC7 these last few days, but of course Saturday still has its installment of Operation Luna, so don't miss it!

5/20: Tanith Lee on BBC 7

5/20/2006

BBC 7:http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/listenagain/friday/
Red as Blood
A dark study of the Snow White fantasy by Tanith Lee. The Queen sets out to rescue her step-daughter from her sinister heritage.
1/2 hour long

5/19 Friday

Nothing new added to BBC's Radio 7, but today's the last day you can listen to Saturday's shows before they drop off the screen.

5/18 Sci Fi Happenings - X Minus One/Escape Pod

BB7
Married
Grumpy bachelor Robin Lightfoot suddenly realises he must have been personally responsible for the two universes colliding. Episode 5 of 5.

www.radiospirits.com - Listen to X Minus One's "And The Moon Be Still As Bright"
Originally broadcast - 9/22/55


Sci Fi Audio:
http://www.sffaudio.com/ this week's episode is Escape Pod.

5/17: SCi fi on the computer

BBC7
Nothing sci fi today on BBC7 Listen Again..I think there's a horror program called The Willows, but since I'm not into horror I don't know. Of course just because nothing new was added doesn't mean you can't go to the site and listen to sci fi - Saturday's programs are still available and they have Charles Chiltern's Operation Luna.

When Radio Was
(http://www.radiospirits.com)
Every Wednesday and Friday is broadcast 15 minutes of Superman. Knights of the White Carnation. I haven't been listening to it - not because it's not telling a story of moment - it's about tolerance for immigrants! - but because I missed what I had assumed to be the first installment, and when that happens I don't like to listen to the rest. But if anyone else is less picky...

Thursday 5/18 (tomorrow) on When Radio Was will be a sci fi show, X Minus One, with the story:
And The Moon Be Still As BrightOriginal Air Date - 9/22/55

Thursday 5/25
Exploring Tomorrow
Happiness EffectOriginal Air Date - 5/10/1905


Nothing else through June 16 - but lots of good drama programs.

5/15: Hello Readers!

I just added a counter to this blog a couple of days ago...and I see that I do have a few readers dropping by day by day - that's always nice to know!

So now I'll work even more diligently to ensure that I've got the schedules for radio, movies, astronomical events, etc. posted here in a timely manner...I have to admit I was letting it slide and only updating every other day or so...as I've got to spend most of my time working on getting each new issue of The Thunder Child ready to go.

I wish all my visitors out there would drop me a line and tell me where they heard about the blog...are you coming from the link on the The Thunder Child website ...or did you just pop in from the web?

What this blog is supposed to do:

1) Keep you updated on sci fi and fantasy radio programs - from BBC7, When Radio Was, and other OTR websites
2) List milestones - dates, births and other important events in science fiction and fact history.
3) Talk about my coups for The Thunder Child web magazine...

Thanks for stopping by.

5/15: Monday on BBC7

Nothing!

On Sunday there's a horror anthology program called Fear on Four, but I don't like horror....

Complete Routemasters

Routemasters
Taking The Michelangelo: Bernie catches the Night Bus and is transported to 16th century Rome where Michelangelo is in a spot of bother. Episode 1 of 4.

Don't be a Freud: Raymond and Hildegaard scheme to make a fool of Freud. Episode 2 of 4.

Routemasters
On The Buses: Bernie is kidnapped by Hildegad and then escapes to the 24th century, where he is rescued and discovers his true identity. Episode 3 of 4.

Routemasters
Roll Over Beethoven: Raymond and Hildegaard want to make music, while Bernie finally discovers the truth about who - or what - is driving the bus. Episode 4 of 4.

Complete Chilton's Journey into Space: Operation Luna

And there seems little point in listing these - as BBC 7 doesn't give the plot! I'll relisten to them and update plots soon.

Journey Into Space
Operation Luna: Classic 1950s science-fiction, from Charles Chilton, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of 1967. Episode 1 of 13.

Journey Into Space
Operation Luna: Classic 1950s science-fiction, from Charles Chilton, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of 1967. Episode 2 of 13.


Journey Into Space
Operation Luna: Classic 1950s science-fiction, from Charles Chilton, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of 1967. Episode 3 of 13.

Journey Into Space
Operation Luna: Classic 1950s science-fiction, from Charles Chilton, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of 1967. Episode 4 of 13.

Journey Into Space Operation Luna: Classic 1950s science-fiction, from Charles Chilton, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of 1967. Episode 5 of 13.

5/13 (Saturday) on BBC 7

Routemasters
Roll Over Beethoven: Raymond and Hildegaard want to make music, while Bernie finally discovers the truth about who - or what - is driving the bus. Episode 4 of 4.

(Sort of an adult Doctor Who. The doubledecker bus or routemaster is a time machine. Adult themes.)

Journey Into Space
Operation Luna: Classic 1950s science-fiction, from Charles Chilton, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of 1967. Episode 4 of 13.

5/12 (Friday) on BBC7

Earthsearch II
Earthvoice: The crew of the Challenger have landed on their home planet, Earth - now a hot, arid desert with a small surviving community. Episode 10 of 10.

5/11: Wednesday on Listen Again

Earthsearch II
Megalomania: Android Surgeon General Kraken, designed by the Challenger's giant computers, suffers severe logic failure. Episode 8 of 10.

Married
Robin has encountered many strange phenomena since the universes collided. Today he has two Arthur Smiths for the price of one. Episode 4 of 5.

Complete Earthsearch II

Earthsearch II Return: The crew of the Challenger is 'living in Paradise', but tragedy is just around the corner. Written by James Follett. Episode 1 of 10.

Earthsearch II
(Missed this episode): Episode 2

Earthsearch II
Surrender: James Follett's sci-fi adventure continues with the crew saving 'Paradise'. But at what cost? With Michael Maloney. Episode 3 of 10.

Earthsearch II
Solaria: Our heroes are sent on a mission to protect the Challenger, and come across a message from Earth. Written by James Follett. Episode 4 of 10.

Earthsearch II
Sundeath: There's more to the computer which runs 'Solaria D' than meets the eye. With Michael Maloney. Episode 5 of 10.

Earthsearch II
Supermass: The Challenger is plunging into a black hole. The severely weakened 'Angels' do not seem to be able to change its course. Episode 6 of 10.


Earthsearch II
Deathship: The crew of the Challenger have been dragged down into Spaceguard Six - an artificial black hole designed to protect Earth.
Episode 7 of 10.

Earthsearch II
Megalomania: Android Surgeon General Kraken, designed by the Challenger's giant computers, suffers severe logic failure. Episode 8 of 10.

Earthsearch II
Earth: The crew of starship Challenger finally locate Earth - but what will they find? Episode 9 of 10.

Earthsearch II
Earthvoice: The crew of the Challenger have landed on their home planet, Earth - now a hot, arid desert with a small surviving community. Episode 10 of 10.

5/9: Tuesday on BBC7 Listen Again

Earthsearch II
Deathship: The crew of the Challenger have been dragged down into Spaceguard Six - an artificial black hole designed to protect Earth. Episode 7 of 10.

5/8 (Monday) on BBC7

Earthsearch II
Supermass: The Challenger is plunging into a black hole. The severely weakened 'Angels' do not seem to be able to change its course. Episode 6 of 10.

5/7 Sunday on BBC7

The Twilight Zone
A Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room: Low-life Jackie gets a dressing down in his grotty hotel room - from the man in the mirror.

The Silent VulcanThe concluding part of James Follett's sci-fi, read by Nigel Anthony. Episode 8 of 8.

5/6 (Saturday) on BBC7

Routemasters
On The Buses: Bernie is kidnapped by Hildegad and then escapes to the 24th century, where he is rescued and discovers his true identity. Episode 3 of 4.


Journey Into Space
Operation Luna: Classic 1950s science-fiction, from Charles Chilton, set in the unimaginably far-flung future of 1967. Episode 3 of 13.

5/5 Friday on BBC 7

Earthsearch II
Sundeath: There's more to the computer which runs 'Solaria D' than meets the eye. With Michael Maloney. Episode 5 of 10.

5/4 (Thursday) on BBC7

Earthsearch II
Solaria: Our heroes are sent on a mission to protect the Challenger, and come across a message from Earth. Written by James Follett. Episode 4 of 10.

5/3 (Wednesday) on BBC 7

Married
The King's ex, Adrian Turnball, quite literally drops in on Robin and Co after being trapped in a vortex for five weeks. Episode 3 of 5.


Earthsearch II
Surrender: James Follett's sci-fi adventure continues with the crew saving 'Paradise'. But at what cost? With Michael Maloney. Episode 3 of 10.

May 1: on BBC 7

Earthsearch II
Return: The crew of the Challenger is 'living in Paradise', but tragedy is just around the corner. Written by James Follett. Episode 1 of 10.

On Mayday
Tom tries to reach his wife in the USSR as the radioactive cloud from Chernobyl spreads across Europe in Paul Copley's play.

April 30 on BBC7

The Twilight Zone
One for the Angels: Another tale from the Twilight Zone. Salesman Lou Bookman tries to cheat death, even though his time is nigh.


The Silent Vulcan
While Bob attempts to contact the craft, the visitors' mechanical spyder has guided Ellen and Claire to the world beyond Farside. Episode 7 of 8.