Top Flight Time Machine
Episodes
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 8
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Middle-class drug teens, street ladies, stats in sport, and football Twitter hell. (Rec: 8/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pat...
Bedtime
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prayers, vinyl jackets, sibling room sharing, plane drunkenness, a wasp sting remedy, and evening eavesdropping. Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
The Dentist’s Chair 1996
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tournament dating, football’s Arthur Daley, the greatest preparation in England’s history, and how it enraged John Pigface so much. Join the ...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 178
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neville Jones panics, or does he? Merv remembers being a winger, cowboy talk, a smiling skinhead, and petitions. (Rec: 3/11/22) Join the Iron Fi...
The Magic Porridge Pot Odyssey - Part 3
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sugar, British Home Stores, tour department store plans, headscarves, dream chat, and egg stuff. (Rec: 2/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: h...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 7
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Online trading, interdental brushing, old-school Fantasy Football, banter lines, and posters. (Rec: 1/11/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: http...
Goosey Goosey Gander
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A simple nursery rhyme, priest skallingtons in holes, Saudi Arabia bid for us, Julian Fellowes again, and some correspondence. Join the Iron Fil...
Bees
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A single episode looking at the world of bees in our world. Again, apologies for sporadic sound issues with Sam. Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 177
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1984, footballers plucked from obscurity, a Division 3 bruiser, a new Martin, iron balls, a Taffy massage, and we dox another reader. (Rec: 27/10/22) ...
The Magic Porridge Pot Odyssey - Part 2
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A list of stories, a widow, family cannibalism, hangry Sam, mushrooms, and non-stop porridge. (Rec: 26/10/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 6
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More classified ads, World Cup stickers, cat stuff, hat stuff, Andy Warhol, and a telly trick. (Rec: 25/10/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...
Throwing
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A close look at the world of throwing stuff. Sorry for occasional sound issues - Sam’s mic was stuck on ‘gale force wind’ setting. Join th...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 27/8/1995 Part 2
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Our Price reboot, indie record shops, Blur v Oasis, Britpop lamparding, and encounters with Radiohead. (Rec: 23/10/22) Join the Iron Filings...
Dog Track Car Park
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Long Good Friday, dating Annabel Croft, memory groups, and historical sleep patterns. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 175.5
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Illustration issues, Roy’s gaslighting, fan chaos, Christmas plans, and a terrifying festive pic. (Rec: 20/10/22) Join the Iron Filings Societ...
The Magic Porridge Pot Odyssey - Part 1
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pub closures, the clever/stupid method, more laundry, the James Last Star Wars influence, and the Emperor educates himself. (Rec: 19/10/22) Join...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 9
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Libraries and their destruction, a shower system rhyme, reputation management, retirement, and the Victorians. (Rec: 18/10/22) Join the Iron Fili...
Grass
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis, bikecams, bread, Noel Edmonds, resistance, and litter. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hoste...
Chimney Talk
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nap Tag, Fred Dibnah, roof bravery, lunch crisps, cereal boxes, and Duncan Goodhew. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 176
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Cleese, coping with changing attitudes, Roy does some sums, Charlie does some gardening, and a selection shock. (Rec: 13/10/22) Join the Ir...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 9
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stalking your own kids, a cavity exploration, some etymology, a bit of Bernard Bresslaw, and more stalking stuff. (Rec: 12/10/22) Join the Iron ...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 4
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Calf, some female input, an unsolicited cuppa, what blokes talk about, and Camp Beaumont heartache. (Rec: 11/10/22) Join the Iron Filings So...
Concert Talk
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some great gigs, a not great gig, a runaway dog, intense teeth-cleaning, and bleaching. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 27/8/1995 Part 1
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A ghostly intervention, cat abuse hypocrisy, the chart rundown, and a story tease for next time. (Rec: 10/10/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
Gas Tunnels
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Road digging, specialist television piping, Threads, a bolt and a button, and a triggering birthday party. Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 175
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The French discuss the white Christmas, corpse visit plans, showing off, Sharron Davies meets Roy in a hotel, Roy fails badly at judo, and we see Huma...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 8
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sexy stuff, cottage cheese, a theatre leopard, a Madonna safe, an uncatchable burglar gets ruptured, and a classroom show-off. (Rec: 5/10/22) Jo...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 3
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An old goal, Madchester, Sam’s obituarist, Dave from the Winchester, and fighter pilot footballers, and desperation beer. (Rec: 4/10/22) Join ...
Skipmas Day
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tennis and the Troubles, Lineker’s hibernation, an Elton aficionado, and boil in the bag funerals. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....
Outdoors
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Norwich, Elton’s concorde, boredom, the AA v RAC, and garden destruction. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttime...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 174
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A pull-off, hooligan freckles, Tony Hadley threats, the magic of muscles, and Roy’s woes increase with some shocking refereeing. Join the Iron...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 7
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A generational attitudes clash, legal threats, a feud with Sara Cox, Blankety Blank fees, and regularly not being bothered. Join the Iron Filing...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 2
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our personal debts to the mag, the wrath of a trained killer, control, Liz Hurley, and Rod Stewart’s turn of phrase. Join the Iron Filings Soc...
Complaining About Complainers
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An IFS subscription plea, the power of suggestion, the salad cream effect, and Glastonbury. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 1/7/1973 Part 2
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Snoopy and Peanuts, Peters & Lee, racing street dogs, nature table plans, and school bomb threats. (Rec: 25/9/22) Join the Iron Filings...
Next-Level Timbrelling
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Birth certificates, meat-eating, a payment demand, a Gulliver reprise, remembering Ray Wilkins (and water), and a riddle. Join the Iron Filings ...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 173
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guessing, hairlines, a proper tramp, a smashed face, computer game piracy, We Are The Champions, and a shock substitution. (Rec: 22/9/22) Join th...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 6
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A PC stitch-up, films that are and aren’t fun, and Leslie Grantham’s penultimate TV appearance? (Rec: 21/9/22) Join the Iron Filings Society:...
History Box - The First ‘Loaded’ Part 1
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The launch of a life-changing magazine, how it chimed with the times, working for Labour, and remembering our first time. (Rec: 20/9/22) Join th...
Drying
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mostly about drying yourself after a shower, but a man is bitten in a pub and Kevin Keegan appears too. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
The Hoffs Incident
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heat, live trip-planning, vampiric tubes, gentle Play School vibes, THAT guess, and the PrinceCopter. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 172
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A glorious return, £400Land, an artist change, lady genies, titchy breakfasts, and unsettling clowns. (Rec: 15/9/22) Join the Iron Filings...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 5
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A tidy wee boy, a problem chimp, Sunday Sunderland fun, a battered bear, and a struggling Barrymore is observed. (Rec: 14/9/22) Join the I...
History Box - The Nottingham Cheese Riot Part 2
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A different riot, loving Loaded, ghost Beatles, life expectancy chat, and a bit about the 1766 cheese riot. (Rec: 13/9/22) Join the Iron F...
Bear Attack
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A riddle, some further Rumpelstiltskin assessment, a couple of cowboy hats, and wilderness talk. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 1/7/1973 Part 1
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A chart rundown, pop sentiency, and a look at the debut issue of Enter CD-ROM magazine. (Rec: 11/9/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...
The Prague Odyssey
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A hotel from hell, smoking, the ultimate cockney, a weird hospitality tent, airport chaos, and a European cup win. Join the Iron Filings S...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 171
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harvey Rawson’s brain room, Walford is taken over, a football conspiracy, and two gay blokes in a chip shop. (Rec: 8/9/22) Join the Iron Filin...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 4
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Troggs Tapes, small people, the joy of metalwork, and Catholic education. (Rec: 7/9/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...
History Box - The Nottingham Cheese Riot Part 1
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Homemade cheese, a nightmarish grass situation, and our farming plans. (Rec: 6/9/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topf...
Ultra Extreme Legend Goals
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sparks, a lunar ambition, Northern Ireland then and now, the Rat-A-Tat-Tat, Los Postinos, and Prague safety. Join the Iron Filings Society: http...
Viewmaster Reviews
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spilling serum, payment fails, taking a driver hostage, the world's custard source, and a Star Wars box office query. Join the Iron Filings Soci...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 170
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More hoarding code, Roy Jr’s hidden talents, Rawson’s psychological theory, and an unusual German picture editor. (Rec: 1/9/22) Join the Iro...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 3
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A dive into the book’s introduction, doing a Norvelle, a TV tug of war, and the PC shock jocks get their way. (Rec: 31/8/22) Join the Iron Fil...
History Box: The School Jackdaw Part 2
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lorry almost crashes, the bird adopts a human, and we hear a first-hand account of the whole thing. (Rec: 30/8/22) Join the Iron Filings Socie...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 27/5/1984 Part 3
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why some eras are better than others, the Human League panel, and the Bronski revolution. (Rec: 28/8/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://...
Selfie With Roy
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rag acquisition, fouling a school library, a dad on a roof, Brucie’s widow, and Italian losing rage. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 169
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
David Croft, more hoarding namechecks, Roy is cuckolded, Sir John Stalin, being claggy, and dolphin-watching. (Rec: 25/8/22) Join the Iron Filin...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 2
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get sidetracked by an interview with Max Bygraves from 1977 and Hitler’s balls. (Rec: 24/8/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...
History Box: The School Jackdaw Part 1
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Playground bird bully attack, scary eye balloons, perfect non-salty tea, Elvis, Sinatra, and a burst pipe meltdown. (Rec: 23/8/22) Join the Iron...
Manifesting Chips
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting knocked down, getting up again, hate mail, another eBay search, risk assessment, and European travel plans. Join the Iron Filings Societ...
Frozen Stiff
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The nature table, some interruptions, The Little Dinner Lady, a chilling tale, and finger names. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 168
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fireworks! Roy and Blackie collide but another RR steals the thunder. Plus a mind palace and more fireworks! (Rec: 18/8/22) Join the Iron Filing...
The Krankies Odyssey - Part 1
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eating mud, Countdown presenter history, and the Max Bygraves foreword. (Rec: 17/8/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/to...
Life Logistics - Veg Talk
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learning musical instruments, Eno goes to M&S, toothbrush talk, and hangover cures. (Rec: 16/8/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...
Eurovision Memories
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Illness, a man of the woods on a tiny island, a trip to Riga, an Anglo-Italian row, and a pigs preview. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 27/5/1984 Part 2
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The early Now compilations and their pig, Midge Ure’s world-ending conduct, and caveman acapella. (Rec: 14/8/22) Join the Iron Filings Society...
Bear Meat Frenzy
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A major pod player raises his game, Grylls grills, a hero’s birthday, beach war, ice cream families, and a puppy incident. Join the Iron Filin...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 167
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Existential ageing crisis, Henry Cooper, coach chat, Roy goes back to Melchester, murder roleplay, and the big showdown. Join the Iron Filings S...
The Kick Start Odyssey - Part 6
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Moult connection, survival TV, being stung, a sick bay pal, puddle humiliation, and a Canadian gets no reward. (Rec: 10/8/22) Join the Iron Fi...
Life Logistics - Australia
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A celebrity Pancho link, personal deep dives, a flatulent cat, and the end of Neighbours. (Rec: 9/8/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
Coronation Asda Car Parks
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the King's coronation, we visit our local respective Asda car parks to take the temperature of the nation, like we did when his mum died. &nb...
Coronation Eve
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Free gravy, Liverpool news, a rude eye injury, a royal song, and some Big Sam love. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfl...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 166
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roy’s ongoing problems, Russian cultural exchange, Fonz management, a zoo trip, and a celebrity lodger. (Rec: 11/8/22) Join the Iron Filings S...
The Kick Start Odyssey - Part 5
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A big advert, bloated Match of the Day, the softening of the Premier League, Jimmy chin, and not much Kick Start. (Rec: 10/8/22) Join the Iron F...
Life Logistics - The Fascism Of Weddings
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A suit refund query, matrimonial dilemmas, hot beef sandwiches, and being told what to do. (Rec: 9/8/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://w...
Recycling Drama
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Party pick-up attire and violence scenarios, fresh Lineker sightings, a wide local search, and a new friend. Join the Iron Filings Society: http...
Going Medium
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Soil distribution, old films, a Nando’s trip, and a Jerry Springer tribute. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflightti...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 165
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Readers’ polls, attic access denial, group names, the no-pun zone, a massacre, and problems for Melchester. (Rec: 28/7/22) Join the Iron Filin...
The Kick Start Odyssey - Part 4
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sweary parenting, the course and running order assessed, a cocky Belgian, and sympathetic editing. (Rec: 27/7/22) Join the Iron Filings Society:...
History Box - First Telephone Call/Formation Of Chic
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bell invents the phone by mistake and enrages his mate, Nile and Bernard become mates, and Bowie’s alternative song. (Rec: 26/7/22) Join the I...
Tropical Compound
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A health update, TFTM fan fiction, upcoming episode plans, and some telly recommendations. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 27/5/1984 Part 1
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An incredible chart, picking a hard man record, Fatboy Slim gets creepy, and high concept movies. (Rec: 24/7/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: ...
Christopher Crossmos
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam’s covid ordeal, midnight snacks, and yacht rock songwriting. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine H...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 164
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An error, getting told off, an awful dog story, petrol station nutmeg, and Penny smuggles herself in, and 1980s match nanas. (Rec: 21/7/22) Join...
The Kick Start Odyssey - Part 3
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heatwave analysis, the greatest wheelie ever, kerb talk, and the cream of the cream. (Rec: 20/7/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.p...
History Box - The Too Much Blood Video Part 3
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There’s blood everywhere, Charlie blinks slowly, Mick has a bit of dinner, avoids an attack, and raps in two different accents. (Rec: 19/7/22)  ...
A Bitter Fun
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Live show planning, French aristocrats, a Cannes plan, a Grease review, and a new person of interest. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 163
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Jackson returns, Roy’s stress continues, Penny gets a Roy at the barbers, the FA Cup Final is ruined, and Action Force chat. (Rec: 14/7/22) &nb...
The Kick Start Odyssey - Part 2
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dancing motorbikes, the gentle presenting styles, running with nature, Keith Lemon, and Peter Purves’ clipboard. (Rec: 13/7/22) Join the Iron ...
History Box - The Too Much Blood Video Part 2
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The might of the unions, new Adam Curtis stuff, Mrs Mao Tse Tung, and Keith watches Mick bust some moves. (Rec: 12/7/22) Join the Iron Filings So...
Roadside Adult Content
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look at Pulse and Cocktails, another adventure in journalism from Sam, and arguably Bulgaria’s hardest man. Join the Iron Filings Society: h...
Top Flight Tune Machine - 26/09/1999
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Easily the worst chart the random pop blob has given us to look at. (Rec: 10/7/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...
Frank’s Back!
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wrestlers at an agreement, drug pens, Easter tea frenzy, and a health update. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflightti...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 162
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A grey-haired kid, thinly-sliced meat wigs, a massive petition, speed training, a press-up challenge, and changing punching attitudes. (Rec: 7/7/22) &...
The Kick Start Odyssey - Part 1
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Subway stairs and slopes, a massive roundabout, Peter Purves, Steve Wright, and a log-based alpha stand-off. (Rec: 6/7/22) Join the Iron Filings...
History Box - The ‘Too Much Blood’ Video Part 1
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Contrarianism, a non-woke festival, buying Sharona’s car, and we take the temperature of the Rolling Stones song in 1983. (Rec: 5/7/22) Join t...
Live Shows From The 14th!
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Illness, old films, leisure centre weirdness, April fool stuff, and Shakin Stevens. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfl...
Services Shortcut
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise Stonehenge, viewing fines, a huge pillar, hotel scratching, and being around other families. Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...
The Melchester Odyssey - Part 161
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A Curbs assessment, a sports centre visit, a funeral plan, and Roy looks back at an early job. (Rec: 30/6/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...