Season 7 Episode 24 - Telly Addicts

️ The Insanely Dangerous Retro PodshowSeason 7 – Episode 24: TELLY ADDICTSThis week, Dangerous Dave grabs the remote, adjusts the indoor aerial, and settles into the comfiest 80s armchair imaginable as he dives deep into one of the most beloved British quiz shows of all time — Telly Addicts!Hosted by Noel Edmonds in peak beard-and-cardigan glory, Telly Addicts wasn’t just a quiz show… it was a family ritual. A sofa-based battlefield. A nostalgic time capsule stuffed with theme tunes, iconic clips, and chaotic contestants who somehow forgot everything they ever knew the moment the camera turned on.In this episode, Dave breaks down: What Happened Way Back When (1985)A rewind into the year the show debuted — including 5 fun facts each about the biggest movies, songs, and TV highlights of 1985.Expect synths, shoulder pads, and more TV theme tune trivia than is medically advisable. The Dangerous Deep DiveHow Telly Addicts started and how Noel Edmonds became its unmistakable faceThe families, the feuds, the legendary fluffed questionsThe evolving rounds and memorable mishapsDave’s official Top 20 Episodes of all timeWhy the show worked, why the nation adored it, and why it left such a legacy in British TV Retro RumbleThe ultimate battle of quiz titans — does Telly Addicts beat the likes of Going For Gold, Big Break, Mastermind, or does it remain a unique beast of its own? Back in the AdsA trip through the bizarre, comforting, and utterly unhinged television adverts Britain was subjected to between rounds. From soap powder mania to the infamous “birdseye family,” it’s equal parts chaos and nostalgia. Dangerously UnderratedThis week’s sleeper pick pays tribute to the unsung backbone of British TV culture — the families who went on Telly Addicts and unintentionally became retro legends. One Season WonderDave resurrects another forgotten treasure from TV’s attic with 5 fun facts to remind you why it deserved more than a single series.⚖️ Better Than / Worse ThanWhere does Telly Addicts sit in the grand retro quiz-show pantheon? Dave weighs it against the likes of Buzzcocks, Millionaire, and more with trademark TIDRP logic and chaos.To wrap up, a festive tease of next week’s episode: Episode 25 — Christmas Special #1: Chris Rea – Driving Home for ChristmasThe seasonal road trip begins… and the sleigh bells aren’t far behind.