Top Flight Time Machine

Life Logistics - Hassling Tony Blackburn

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Musical tastes, a song about some peas, the genius of Dick & Dom, and a bit of Adam Ant. (Rec: 17/5/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

Custard Final

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

American caps, otters, stolen gold, more live taste-testing, and a book scam.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflightti...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 08/11/1981 Part 2

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The algorithm, aerobics, cream cakes, and Sam’s new vice, and getting nutted by Tony Hadley. (Rec: 15/5/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

The Mould Men Cometh

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Publishing fatigue, walking, custard podcasts, book-signing profanity, and a miserly celeb.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 154

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tory knife work, a Pigface decoy, more Walford dissent, and Roy faces two seductions. (Rec: 12/5/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....

The Zammo Odyssey - Part 1

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1980s smack terror, school drama workshops, Roland’s redemption, having Zammo round for dinner, sweeping, and an iffy new space series. (Rec: 11/5/2...

Life Logistics - Unhelpful Expert Friend

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Potatoes, a joke, Shark filters, manuals, a Gumtree camera fool, and neighbour issues. (Rec: 10/5/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...

Rags

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spurs’ Greatest Ever Guy, tin opener chat, book promotion, and Harry’s digger driver.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com...

Fancy Custard Semi

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tasting, sourcing, and some history of custard. Also, a spy balloon.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 153

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The bobble revival, zoom in blocking, Boris Johnson’s cake, a contract revelation, and the joy of salt. (Rec: 5/5/22)  Join the Iron Filings So...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 11

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Playing the ‘poor old me’ trick, Glutton’s gluttony, a Florida turkey leg, a hostage situation, and tables are turned. (Rec: 4/5/22)  Join ...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 11

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Moaning fans, a coward nation being nuked by Russia, funeral plans, and the Queen remembers stuff. (Rec: 3/5/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: ...

A 1-1 Draw

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Middle-aged energy drinks, small daily rewards, our April live shows, low-level misery, and injuries while showing off.  Join the Iron Filings So...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 08/11/1981 Part 1

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chart drama in pop’s best year, living next door to Island, Julio love, Queen-sneering, and wretched kissing songs. (Rec: 30/4/22)  Join the Ir...

Sammy’s Tummy Tumkin

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hydrating, royal dinners, potato adhesion, stick chat, lifts, carpet fitting celebs, and Duncan Ferguson.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 152

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Head injuries and squibs, a speed writer, lead, a space movie, and Roy’s plans for cockroach breeding. (Rec: 28/4/22)  Join the Iron Filings So...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 10

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Other TV shows of the era, violence, Mary Whitehouse reassessed, Dick and Swiftnick do some resting, and more violence. (Rec: 27/4/22)  Join the ...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 10

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rolling news, 90s music, plastic hardmen, singing songs, a record shop confession, and no Diana. (Rec: 26/4/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: h...

Ongoing Bridge Grudge

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Punching football fans, a rabies time bomb, illicit searching, and pumping.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttime...

Highlight Of The Week

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An awkward conversation, our generous King, inter-species husbandry, and dubious science.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 151

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A sherbet bike, vintage gaming, speed awareness, stadium seat logistics, and a phone plea from Roy. (Rec: 21/4/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 9

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dick fancies some gentle sex, we learn the history of the tennis ball, an attack by a new colleague, and a lake escape. (Rec: 20/4/22)  Join the ...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 9

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Queen assesses Jermaine Jenas and retreats to Balmoral, while Sam stops himself from kissing Lenin’s corpse and saves some dress money. (Rec: 19...

Lick The Whisk

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cheese sauce, American food, a Spike voice, a butcher lock-in, and the Sand Dance.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfli...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 02/10/1977 Part 2

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The demise of Elvis and other massive pop stars, a finger film, and assorted Elvii (including a wedding bust-up with a celeb). (Rec: 10/4/22) Join th...

Factory Fun

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rabies info, a reversed mechanism, book-making footage, and some acronyms.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimem...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 150

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some booing hooligans, rabbits in biscuit tins, a huge banner, Tubby warms up, 80s films, and a Charlie Carter outburst. (Rec: 14/4/22)  Join the...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 8

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

'The Pursuit'. The world’s greatest man, Natasha Bedingfield at Watford, old sitcom memories, and teenage eye-embiggening. (Rec: 13/4/22)  Join...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 8

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mother Theresa as a percentage, Sam goes conspiracy theorist, YouTube men, repressed emotions, and going to funerals as a hobby. (Rec: 12/4/22)  ...

Rod Hull’s Tyres

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The noughties’ bones, scuttling, a very specific sign, the ‘crate’, a night toilet update, and a treadmill fall.  Join the Iron Filings Soc...

Kitten v Puppy

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inter-prince violence, physical activities in fields, Macca’s gaming hack, and night-time torch use.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 149

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Roy attacks the press, Tubby reappears with sausage queries, we meet Roy’s new secretary, and Melchester get a new manager. (Rec: 8/4/22)  Join...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 7

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Trendy, Spiker aspires, Dick camps it up, the power of strength, a milk spillage, and some masterful swordsmanship. (Rec: 7/4/22)  Join the...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 7

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Freddie Mercury rings the Queen, Sam encounters a royal-adjacent loudmouth, rugby fan traits, flags, and a pop bottle. (Rec: 6/4/22)  Join the Ir...

The 1988 Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 5

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Queen gets buzzed, soapy boapy, a llama attack, Thatcher’s message, weird carols, space chat, and some nice surprises.  Join the Iron Filin...

The 1988 Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 4

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Auntie’s Bloomers, meeting John Major, chopper talk with Noel, and the swap board again.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patre...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 148

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A teenage Greek dance-off, Roy’s newest nemesis turns up the heat as everything goes orange, and there’s a shocking phone call.  Join the Iro...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 6

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘The Poacher’ - A fop arrives, our plans to work with Diana Dors, pop star bin work and jigsaws, and a magnificent wig description.  Join the...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 6

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

T-shirt transportation, mature student crack acquisition, sleep mask sex, and Elton rewrites Candle.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....

The 1988 Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 3

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tiny Gavin, genuine reasons, sick kid helicopter Noelplay, comedy threat, job-guessing, and bloomers.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 02/10/1977 Part 1

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A chart rundown, some banning, outer space music, and Starsky & Hutch. (Rec: 27/3/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com...

The 1988 Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 2

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Increased formality, Aldrin shoe talk, moon abuse, hamburger phones, and swap board plants.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.c...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 147

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Buying twins, Gloria Hunniford’s regrets, Roy escapes from Penny’s anger, and Vernon tries to cope with retirement. (Rec: 24/3/22)  Join the ...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 5

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bath goals with Dick, 1970s hard men, an absolute battering, and another no-nonsense ending. (Rec: 23/3/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 5

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All-night Monopoly, cat and human invasions of youth and mischief, faked outrage, and the Queen permits a funeral day match. (Rec: 22/3/22)  Join...

The 1988 Noel Christmas Odyssey - Part 1

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A tragic back story, health and safety, a more sedate vibe, a bespoke jumper, some bragging, and Cold War thawing.  Join the Iron Filings Society...

Number Gathering Frenzy

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A 192-related beating, a factory mock-accident, office steaks, printing speeds, and Messi magic.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 146

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roy falls out with his teammates AND the ref, The Apprentices head for Spain, and Penny gets an offer of help. (Rec: 17/3/22)  Join the Iron Fili...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 4

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dick boasts about his fighting skills, Sam meets a bad man, bathing, and dehydrated boozing. (Rec: 16/3/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 4

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two Slovaks are jailed, Harrods’ lights are switched off, and people buy mice and champagne. (Rec: 15/3/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

Kittenmas Tree

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Human shopping, obscene graffiti analysis, some etymology, OJ Simpson, and some World Cup.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.co...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 08/08/1996 Part 2

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Milk spill update, TetraPak drug hell, Robbie, Suede, Dodgy, some mild triggering, and the return of the Macarena monkey. (Rec: 13/3/22)  Join th...

Dinner Breakfast

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Kemp, skilful lying, an amazing film, and a pupdate.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttimemachine Hosted on ...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 145

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A big announcement, Rawson’s big house, Penny’s new haircut, autograph woe, a sinister request, and some ratings. (Rec: 10/3/22)  Join the Ir...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 3

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A rare mistake, plans to infiltrate a retirement home, nun kebabs, and two tapdancing brothers make a cup of tea. (Rec: 9/3/22)  Join the Iron Fi...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 3

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A polystyrene assault, other Diana-esque tragedies, the ‘Allo ‘Allo waitresses, and over-messagers. (Rec: 8/3/22)  Join the Iron Filings Soci...

Swiss Army Christmas Disaster

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Football sentience, family acceptance, Lionel Blair, deep dives we’ve already done, and yuletide hand injuries.  Join the Iron Filings Society:...

John Thaw’s Death Bench

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A cathedral gig, book launch venues, tribute bands, a modern school trip, and non-PC street entertainers.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 144

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An inappropriate cover pic, Roy gets fed a polo mint, a weirdo in a tea bar, and terrible people we’ve met. (Rec: 4/3/22)  Join the Iron Filing...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 2

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dick sells a hungry Swiftnick, there’s buxom wenches galore, a hippy prison, and a watery swordfight. (Rec: 2/3/22)  Join the Iron Filings Soci...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 2

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yeboah, Motson, the end of Euro 96, and a deranged court case. (Rec: 1/3/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttime...

Roast

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A napping/cooking logistics problem, a popularity contest, exit strategies, comical fixtures, and snacks.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 08/08/1996 Part 1

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A milk catastrophe while The Good Wife is away, and the top 40 rundown. (Rec: 1/3/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/top...

Oedipal Victor

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 1985 Brits, Sam wins a thing, a book launch, strikes, a jazz night out, and looking up to old people.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 143

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A riot, inebriated activities, Roy’s tunnel phone, and a serious jumper for a serious vote. (Rec: 24/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: http...

The Turpin Odyssey - Part 1

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘Swiftnick’ - Our deep dive into ITV's 'Dick Turpin' begins with the perfect first episode. (Rec: 23/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: ht...

History Box - The Diana Aftermath Part 1

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Skipper’s big shop, hiding leftovers, Russian interference, and reacting to earth-shattering news. (Rec: 22/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Societ...

Another World Cup Preview!

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Awful teams, the best Ronaldo, armbands, Infantino’s rant, Lineker’s hotel woes, and official hashtags.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 15/07/1992 Part 2

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nelson’s music tastes, Roy Orbison and Cyndi Lauper drive all night, and Jimmy Nail and Take That are assessed. (Rec: 13/2/22)  Join the Iron F...

World Cup Preview!

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some songs, pint theft, memories, our war opinions, and a list of companies.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflighttim...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 142

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FA Cup Final memories, Terry and Martin, a stadium of babies, The Businessman, and Roy searches for a phone. (Rec: 17/2/22)  Join the Iron Filing...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 7

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The real 1970s, the burglar analogy, after-dinner speaking, some darts, and George Lucas watches the champions assemble. (Rec: 16/2/22)  Join the...

Life Logistics - Wooden Snake

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The power of steam, kids staying up late, wild digging, back problems, and fish tank tongs. (Rec: 15/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https:...

Advent Calendar Round-Up

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pod appraisals, lying about magicians, meat cake, TV dog ownership, and the rampage of capitalism.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.pa...

Backstage Chat

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Nottingham, we discuss sat-nav voices, meat counters, and jungle Hancock.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfl...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 141

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A new start for Roy, Elton Blake’s prison hell, Rawson’s ego trip, and lots of name confusion. (Rec: 10/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society:...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 6

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shove Ha’penny and other coin games, school register sadness, the Hungarian bobsleigh, and Speedy Campbell. (Rec: 9/2/22)  Join the Iron Filing...

Life Logistics - Unwanted Chippy Tip

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A duvet studio door issue, sugar chat, and teasmades are assessed. (Rec: 8/2/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topfligh...

Hello Bobby!

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rants about the trains and excessive football culture, and the acquisition of a kitten.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/t...

Sheffield Logistics Nightmare

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A catalogue of catastrophes, sparking rituals, Corbyn calls out the new bloke, and England grasses.   Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 140

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Diamond’s step-daughter, heart attack pop, Roy’s driveway is invaded before he says goodbye and heads south. (Rec: 3/2/22)  Join the Iro...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 5

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The arm-wrestling groupie scene, drunk old men, gurning, Taffy John’s Far East excursions, and a nervous lad. (Rec: 2/2/22)  Join the Iron Fili...

History Box - Mud (Substance) Part 4

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Global mud shortage, Al Gore and Sam’s mum, an intimate photo, visiting a pig, and hiring crackheads for revenge beatings. (Rec: 1/2/22)  Join ...

Halloween Special

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ghostly activity, city bus tours, office-sharing with terror groups, shape chat, and new pet thoughts.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://ww...

RIP Nelson

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We say goodbye to the Delaney's cat, learn about a half term bonus class, and consider rebound pets.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www....

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 139

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Newsagents headline boards, too much telly, loyalty at work, and Frank Lampard’s family dilemma. (Rec: 27/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society:...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 4

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dadding concerns, comedy books, a sleazy cheese skittler, and the promise of arm-wrestling. (Rec: 26/1/22) Join the Iron Filings Society: https:/...

History Box - Mud (Substance) Part 3

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Attenborough on plants, mud as food, an Italian footballer enjoys a roast chicken, and a backflipping liar. (Rec: 25/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings...

The Joy Of Tap

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dance classes, live Elton songwriting, some best bits (and some that aren’t).  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patreon.com/topflight...

Top Flight Tune Machine - 15/07/1992 Part 1

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some bad Euro 92 memories, a chart rundown, the Rolling Stones dissed, and Nick Berry meets up with Lee Evans. (Rec: 23/1/22)  Join the Iron Fil...

One Arm Wendy

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Regional accents, being inappropriately dressed, a drunken bone break, and some stuff about politics.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 138

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

God’s last straw, coma vulnerability, butcher aggression, Blackie’s nipple, contracts, trimphones and Roy’s flashbacks. (Rec: 20/1/22)  Joi...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 3

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Encounters with Lenny Henry and Gary Lineker, cartoon nipples, strip clubs, and wooden cheese. (Rec: 19/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

History Box - Mud (Substance) Part 2

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dismissing the noughties, lived experience, anger, Worzel Gummidge, and the ‘Power Jesus’. (Rec: 18/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings Society: htt...

Losing Lesley Judd

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Liver and bacon, milk spills, lion sale laws, an unsolicited book, and Sunday dinner at Sam’s.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...

Ghost XL

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Her again, her son, his different style, learning to curtsey, blagging free tickets, and a laundry problem.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https...

The Melchester Odyssey - Part 137

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A birthday misprint, getting photos developed, a spectacular foul, pig heart excitement, and McKay observes a confrontation. (Rec: 13/1/22)  Join...

History Box - Mud (Substance) Part 1

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Crossing the road, having a fall, smuggling fossils, and the problems of living with a mud-brained boy. (Rec: 11/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings Soc...

The Indoor League Odyssey - Part 2

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Notepads, idea landfill, unsettling uncles, a fictional international summit, and torso of the month. (Rec: 12/1/22)  Join the Iron Filings ...

Hitting And Rules

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy’s mistakes, 2026, a swan story, an anniversary tea party, and live show sexy dance plans.  Join the Iron Filings Society: https://www.patr...