Welcome to CAMP ICONS! Join Nick and Liz each episode as they take a tongue in cheek look at the life and times of a different Camp Icon, as well as watching and reacting to some of their campest moments! Watch along with the videos linked in the episode description to get the full camptastic experience!
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This week we’re diving into TV cookery shows, with the formidable First Lady of TV cuisine, Fanny Cradock. Join us to hear all about her colourful personal life, shape-shifting career paths and one of the most bonkers clips we’ve ever seen! Watch along with our video section at the links below! Bon Viveur at The Royal Albert Hall - https://youtu.be/lHGSJbPz2e8?si=P2-qQZL7uAOSabnE Kitchen Magic - https://youtu.be/9S276IeElgA Christmas with Fanny - https://youtu.be/2KSGuEW6m64 ...
28 Sept 2026
Barbara Windsor
Join us this week for an all new episode looking at British Legend Barbara Windsor! We take a look at Nick’s personal archive, her formative early years in the the theatre and the campiest moments of her TV and Film career! Watch along with our video section at the links below! The Good Old Days - https://youtu.be/uvb1Mpfk6lg The More I See You - https://youtu.be/KX6Sv6wToKE?si=OYZEmB1-8fqjVjXL Peggy Confront Pat and Frank - https://youtu.be/YZCJWVwhcIE?si=14SRUEKDvdh3NDlm T...
31 Aug 2026
Series 1 Recap
Join us this week for an all new episode looking back at our first series, with brand new clips from Liz and lots more Cilla, Miss Piggy, Catwoman, Randy Savage and Polari! Watch along with our video section at the links below! Julian and Sandy: https://youtu.be/ZRH0vGNv5yI?si=38LQGXcGEgqtbxtu Macho Man Randy Savage vs The Ultimate Warrior: https://youtu.be/YmgvLoQwdEc?si=HaD_ig1pu3FmyzpV Eartha Kitt as Catwoman: https://youtu.be/CXFKF9V-RkA?si=EBkmmddnPQzNSRf9 The Muppets a...
24 Aug 2026
Deep Dive: Rainbow
Up above the streets and houses, Rainbow’s climbing high! This week we’re taking on kids TV and looking at the camp in the classic TV show Rainbow… join Bungle, George, Zippy and Geoffrey for the story of Noah’s Ark and lesson on… err… stroking. Watch along with our video section at the links below! Noah’s Ark: https://youtu.be/IGiilGjtwII?si=cAL8cqUkcCizxAgJ Stroking: https://youtu.be/xCx1AKg_TP8?si=LgJmTEyLre-ub19b We are indebted to those who have originally uploaded thes...
17 Aug 2026
Deep Dive: Barbarella
This week we’re venturing to outer space for a camp sci-fi classic - Barbarella! Jane Fonda battles her way through bright alien planets, creepy children, killer dolls, magnificent angels….and will she survive the pleasure machine?! At the time of posting, Barbarella is available to watch on Amazon Prime! We are indebted to those who have originally uploaded these videos, this podcast wouldn't be possible without them! Follow us on social media for more nonsense: Instagram - @campiconsp...
10 Aug 2026
Deep Dive: WWE: Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth
On this week’s deep dive we’re entering the unlikely world of professional wrestling, specifically the story of Macho Man Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth… there’s spandex, fringe, 80s wedding gowns and more melodrama than Albert Square! Watch along with our video section at the links below! The Proposal: https://youtu.be/wGn3P-Lhf8Y?si=sLh-0qXgWD6i7t6s The Wedding Part 1: https://youtu.be/u12xNjibUpc?si=r6KE58DVTZlJxT7m The Wedding Part 2: https://youtu.be/0g6bpr8dwz4?si=K6myGYTpH...
3 Aug 2026
Deep Dive: Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?
It's a bumper episode on this week’s deep dive - we’re watching a camp cornerstone with warring sisters, offscreen feuds, creepy dolls and Nick dropping a truth bomb... yes it's Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? starring legendary Hollywood icons Bette Davis and Joan Crawford! Follow us on social media for more nonsense: Instagram - @campiconspodcast TikTok - @campiconspodcast Facebook - Camp Icons Podcast
27 Jul 2026
Deep Dive: Batman (1966)
On this week’s deep dive we’re travelling back to a comic book world straight out of the 1960s, with Batman, Dick, an elaborate hat, a dark room and….Liberace! Follow us on social media for more nonsense: Instagram - @campiconspodcast TikTok - @campiconspodcast Facebook - Camp Icons Podcast
20 Jul 2026
Deep Dive: Miss World 1980
For this weeks deep dive we’re travelling back to 1980 and the world of the beauty pageant… yes, it’s Miss World featuring dance numbers, group singing, Judith Chalmers and a lot (A LOT) of watching women walking about. Watch along with our video section at the links below! Miss World 1980 - https://youtu.be/Y44G6Osdz3g?si=krmBHm48jYlbdJbt We are indebted to those who have originally uploaded these videos, this podcast wouldn't be possible without them! Follow us on social media for mor...
13 Jul 2026
Deep Dive: Patti LuPone in Love Cycle
We’re doing our first deep dive episode this week and we’re starting strong - this TV & Musical Theatre hybrid from the 80’s starring Patti LuPone as a ghost haunting a laundrette has to be seen to be believed! Watch along with our video section at the links below! Love Cycle: A Soap Operetta - https://youtu.be/jNaWwh-PVCI?si=pPtRcHd0Cur964eF We are indebted to those who have originally uploaded these videos, this podcast wouldn't be possible without them! Follow us on social media ...
6 Jul 2026
Liza Minnelli
We’re in the presence of camp royalty this week as we look at the legend herself…. Liza Minnelli! From showbiz beginnings to award winning theatre and film, marriages, albums, books… Liza’s done it all with a sequin and a smile! Watch along with our video section at the links below! Liza and Goldie - https://youtu.be/U_gaRYg48CE?si=f6yZnepWX9VurON2 Liza and the Muppets - https://youtu.be/LCGSZmTsX7o?si=kbOHjkUkEEoyzS7F Don’t Drop Bombs - https://youtu.be/xpbRfP1UwkQ?si=Z1YCTpsWZ1A...
29 Jun 2026
Kenneth Williams
This week it’s our first male camp icon, and the honour is bestowed upon Kenneth Williams known for his impeccable comedic talents and storytelling prowess. This episode takes us through polari, radio comedy, the Carry On films and we answer the age old question - is pizza camp? Watch along with our video section at the links below! Make Mine Mink - https://youtu.be/EfaFLwK_ZBs?si=rYWbyMi2Ou5g7ae2 Carry On Cleo - https://youtu.be/k_KMxiklUeU The Kenneth Williams Show - https://you...
22 Jun 2026
Miss Piggy
This week we’re looking at cultural phenomenon, the woman, the myth, the legend, the pig. Miss Piggy. Join us for unforgettable celebrity collaborations, a shocking secret from Liz and a misunderstanding quickly resolved by Miss Piggy’s legal team. There’s never been an episode quite like this before…! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! Miss Piggy and Joan Rivers - https://youtu.be/XhbF5u9yMkU?si=9WDtQvQCQkaOZrAI Miss Piggy’s Hollywood fantasy - https://youtu.be/...
15 Jun 2026
Eartha Kitt
We’re the presence of greatness this week as we look at the life and works of camp icon Eartha Kitt! From her distinctive voice to playing Catwoman, Broadway opulence to 80s music videos, Eartha’s done it all! Please be aware that this episodes bio section contains discussion of some darker topics - we thought it was important to give an accurate depiction of the sometimes difficult lives of camp icons! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! I Will Survive - https://youtu....
8 Jun 2026
Bea Arthur
This week we’re looking at Beatrice Arthur, a pioneering presence in the American Sitcom, Tony award winning Broadway star and all round camp and queer ally. Watch along with her journey into the Star Wars Universe, her bold and brassy variety special and her unforgettable role in The Golden Girls! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! The Stars Wars Holiday Special - https://youtu.be/D6K6ETASu1E?si=zaFNK_KWDXRhL-Ft The Beatrice Arthur Special - https://youtu.be/jY8...
1 Jun 2026
Noele Gordon
Join us as we take on lesser known camp icon Noele Gordon, the proclaimed ‘Queen of the Midlands’ throughout the 50’s right through to the early 80’s! Watch along with her famous Crossroads wedding, a bombastic fourth wall breaking Christmas Experience and a camptastic response to getting sacked! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! Noele Gordon sings ‘Friendship’ on Lunchbox - https://youtu.be/jwPSuEeUh_M Noele as Meg Richardson gets married in style! - https://yo...
25 May 2026
Su Pollard
Join us as we take on fashion icon Su Pollard, discussing her chart success, her unexpected hosting gigs and what happens when she has one too many lemonades - as well as some full blown fashion deep dives! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! Back In The USSR - https://youtu.be/_USx5mt3ERg?si=OA_oLvOFnjufJK0p Starting Together - https://youtu.be/kwuCqJtdxpw?si=MxofZFj6hRz-8FC7 Su Pollard at Live Aid - https://youtu.be/HkP03DzhYUo?si=3Th6PLAsZPTWjUUu Frie...
18 May 2026
Cilla Black
Join us as we take on camp behemoth Cilla Black, looking at her classic Surprises, questionable tributes and absolutely bonkers variety numbers! Watch along with with our video section at the link below! The Cod Fish Ball - https://tinyurl.com/4y2e4prv Cillagram - Those Were The Days - https://youtu.be/f34MMjqWhiQ?si=LS34BVdJGtCZskB0 Cilla's Tribute To Gracie Fields - https://youtu.be/f9Xs_NBd68o?si=rS51DRk1_TCp7v03 Cilla confronts a Journalist! - https://youtu.be/ZRRytPF4...
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