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Podcast

Very British Futures

Gareth Preston

Conversations · Ongoing · ~61 min

Taste attributes: talk-showscience fictionslowfresh & originalrealisticlineargrittyenclosedsocial commentary

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Boxlist takeGrounded and slow-burning: an intimate conversation podcast. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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About this podcast

Enthusiastic, informed analysis of British television's most interesting science fiction series. From cult favourites like "The Tripods" to obscurities such as "The Uninvited". Each episode, host Gareth Preston is joined by special guests to discuss a show, celebrating its ideas, achievements and so…

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Characteristics

Where this podcast sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
RawPRODUCTIONPolished
IntimateSCOPESweeping
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

Talk-showScience fictionSocial commentary

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Details

Publisher
Gareth Preston
Format
Ongoing
Typical episode
About 61 minutes
Latest episode
8 November 2026
Categories
Arts, Performing Arts
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