A deep dive into classic entertainment and culture, with an emphasis on the United Kingdom, US and Australia. Talking film and television, social history, nostalgia, and a little rock and roll. Produced and presented by George Fairbrother, who is joined by regular contributors and special guests. Email geordie.ent@gmail.com
Preview Short - The Beach Boys: An American Band, by Malcolm Leo - Puff Piece or Not?
Our leading contributor Gary Wells joins us to explore two tumultuous decades in the lives of the Beach Boys, through the lens of Malcolm Leo’s 1985 BAFTA nominated biographical documentary, The Beach Boys: An American Band. We learn about some of the key people on both sides of the camera, and of Malcolm Leo’s established method of sourcing a wide variety of music and interview clips (long before the easy accessibility of digital archives) to create an intimate, first-person narrative... #thebeachboys
Find the full episode with supporting background, images and links at our podcast website;
https://dec4podcast.com/2025/03/05/gary-wells-the-beach-boys-an-american-band/ (https://dec4podcast.com/2025/03/05/gary-wells-the-beach-boys-an-american-band/)
2 Oct 2026
Elvis History Vault (Extra): Presley Estate & Jerry Weintraub Vs Mid-South Coliseum
A very warm welcome to the first episode in our occasional series, the Elvis History Vault; our leading contributor, Gary Wells is along for the ride as we learn about some perhaps lesser known people and events in Elvis’ professional life.
In this clip not featured in the main episode, we discuss a seven year legal battle over unclaimed ticket refunds, for two shows scheduled at the Mid-South Coliseum at the end of August 1977...
More at our podcast website;
https://dec4podcast.com/2026/08/04/elvis-history-vault-1-tour-photographer-bob-heis-vegas-78-jerome-stump-monroe-kye-fleming-ronnie-milsap/ (https://dec4podcast.com/2026/08/04/elvis-history-vault-1-tour-photographer-bob-heis-vegas-78-jerome-stump-monroe-kye-fleming-ronnie-milsap/)
22 Sept 2026
Elvis History Vault (Extra): Sound Engineer & Pilot Bruce Jackson
A very warm welcome to the first episode in our occasional series, the Elvis History Vault; our leading contributor Gary Wells (https://www.youtube.com/@GaryWells1972) is along for the ride as we learn about some perhaps lesser known people and events in Elvis’ professional life.
In this clip not featured in the main episode, we discuss an essential member of Elvis' touring party; sound engineer and pilot Bruce Jackson...
Full episode and details out our website;
https://dec4podcast.com/2026/08/04/elvis-history-vault-1-tour-photographer-bob-heis-vegas-78-jerome-stump-monroe-kye-fleming-ronnie-milsap/ (https://dec4podcast.com/2026/08/04/elvis-history-vault-1-tour-photographer-bob-heis-vegas-78-jerome-stump-monroe-kye-fleming-ronnie-milsap/)
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David Leaf
Gary Wells
Oliver Crocker
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