The House Of Hammer

Wings Of Danger Jul 31, 2022

Death! Blackmail! Counterfeiting! Crime! Codes! Guernsey!

Wings Of Danger may well have it all. Join Ben, Cev and Smokey and see if it's dead on course or dead on arrival.

Elsewhere, Cev looks into tax dodging, Smokey gets into smuggling and Ben explores some funny money...

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

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Man Bait Jul 18, 2022

Adam is your guide for Hammer's 1952 thriller Man Bait - starring George Brent and Diana Dors - a twisty tale of deceit, murder and blackmail...

Elsewhere Cev examines the many differences between American and British film titles and running times, Smokey looks at the origins of blackmail itself, Ben has a little help from a special guest to learn about the lives of jobbing actors, and Adam quizzes the table on some rather unusual words...

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

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Death Of An Angel Jul 04, 2022

Cev's the last person you want guiding you through a whodunnit, he has enough trouble figuring out who's who. Is it by accident or design that's exactly what he's doing this time? You decide...

Ben brings his unnervingly deep knowledge of various poisons to the dining table.

Adam gets real about wheels of the watery kind.

Smokey complains about youngsters when they're not.

And Cev talks about moving House (of Hammer)

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

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Whispering Smith Hits London Jun 20, 2022

Ben is your host for this latest episode, which takes a look at Hammer's 1952 mystery detective movie Whispering Smith Hits London. There's been a murder, and Smith is called on to investigate a web of deceit and betrayal. And he was on his holidays and everything.

Plus! Cev tells you all about one of Hammer's key men, Smokey heads to Scotland Yard, Ben talks about puppets and there's lively debate at the roundtable. It's all happening!

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

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The Black Widow Jun 01, 2022

Once again, Smokey is your guide, follow him to room 23 to marvel at Hammer’s 1951 thriller The Black Widow.

Off the back of a stone cold classic, can Hammer keep it up? Joining Smokey are Cev, Adam and Ben who will take you through the film, and also bring you the delights of murder, fake suicides, insane comparisons and listener questions!

Just another day at the office, really…

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

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Cloudburst May 12, 2022

Take Adam’s hand as he leads you through a strangely civilised rampage of revenge. We’ve landed on Hammer’s exquisitely entertaining 1951 thriller, ‘Cloudburst’

As well extolling the virtues of this criminally under-seen masterpiece of British cinema, we also have a tribute from Cev to our newest Hammer Hero, Sheila Burrell, a trip to the squared circle with Smokey, and a cryptic dive into the world of codebreaking from Ben!

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

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The Dark Light Apr 29, 2022

We’re finally taking to the high seas for some equally high adventure featuring mystery, murder and mermaids!

It’s also been a while since we’ve played some games so while we try and figure out Cardy Pipey, Adam unveils an utterly fiendish quiz.

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

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To Have And To Hold Apr 13, 2022

Melodrama is the name of the game in Hammer's 1951 offering To Have and to Hold. Ben gets himself ordained to lead us down the aisle.

Adam makes us wish we could all choose different vows to the ones we took previously.

Cev brings us a wonderful addition to our ever growing Hammer Hero room.

And Smokey? He rants about horses.

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

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The Rossiter Case Mar 28, 2022

Smokey’s in the driving seat this time as the team take a look at Hammer’s 1951 drama, The Rossiter Case. And their opinions on the film itself may well surprise you…

Ben lands a bullseye with his look at that most famous of pub pastimes - darts! Cev takes a look at the murky world of driving laws, and Smokey’s back with another request for “Help”

And don’t forget to mark the date in your calendars - our next group watch-along is Saturday April 9th, when we’ll not only be watching Dick Barton Strikes Back with you all, but also hosting an after-movie Zoom hangout, and a special quiz!

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

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The Lady Craved Excitement Mar 13, 2022

Adam is your guide to room eighteen in The House Of Hammer, which contains a return engagement from the one and only Hy Hazell, who stars alongside Michael Medwin in comic-adventure story ‘The Lady Craved Excitement’

Cev’s on hand to continue the fascinating tale of Francis Searle, Adam explores the world of dodgy accents in films, Smokey ponders the question of how difficult is is to render someone unconscious, and Ben explores fake beards in all their glory…

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

What The Butler Saw Feb 25, 2022

Cev is at the door to welcome you, m’luds, as we take a gentlemanly stroll into the wilds of Hammer’s 1950 “comedy”, What The Butler Saw…

Yes, yes, yes, your initial impressions that this is to be a peepshow-arama are well founded, but where exactly does the phrase “What The Butler Saw” actually come from? Who was Henry Mollison, otherwise known as “The Butler”? And how much do you actually know about big game hunting?

Oh, and what is the film itself actually like?

Believe it or not, all these questions shall be answered in this quite unique episode of The House Of Hammer…

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

Someone At The Door Feb 11, 2022

Ben’s your butler this time, as he whisks you through the next room in The House Of Hammer!

Our feature is 1950’s Someone At The Door directed by Francis Searle, and starring Michael Medwin, Hugh Latimer, Yvonne Owen, Danny Green and Garry Marsh. But is it a case of “Come right in” or “Let’s hide behind the sofa and pretend we’re not at home”?

As well as the movie itself, Cev will be inducting a new Hammer Hero, Ben will be taking you through some secret passages, Smokey turns agony aunt, and Adam explains the sometimes preposterous terms used to describe violent crime!

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

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Room To Let Jan 28, 2022

This week, Smokey guides you around not just a room, but entire lodging house…

In lamplit London, a household is terrorised by the arrival of a sinister tenant who may have a very dark secret…

Hammer’s 1950 thriller ‘Room To Let’ is the focus this time, so join the gang as they tell you all about the movie itself, some other dodgy lodgers in the world of entertainment, the history of a certain Carry On star who makes an appearance here, plus the wild theories about who might have been… well, you’ll see…

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

The Man In Black Jan 14, 2022

Welcome along to room thirteen in The House Of Hammer, as your host, Adam, unlocks the door behind which resides a very special inhabitant…

1950’s The Man In Black is arguably the first real “Hammer” movie, but why? What makes it stand out? Could it be the fact that the whole plot hinges around MURDER BY YOGA? Could it be the presence of a diabolical villain? Or could it be because it contains the very first glimpse of a house that Hammer fans know all too well?

Join Adam, Ben, Cev and Smokey as they tour you through men in black, sinister ghost stories, unmistakeable cackles and unforgettable locations…

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

The House Of Hammer's Christmas Stocking 2021 Dec 22, 2021

Join Adam, Ben, Cev and Smokey (just… Smokey… like Santa… only with a smaller sack) as they whisk you through a very special Christmas room of The House Of Hammer!

Find out which films have been our favourites of the year, which performers have stood alone (good or bad…), which has been the best pub of the year (?), and what they consider to be the exact height of the Blackpool Tower?

There’s a quiz or two, an awards ceremony, plus a whole heap more, including some never-before-heard outtakes from the House Of Hammer vault!

All aboard then, as we at The House Of Hammer wish you all a very Happy Holidays, and proudly present the contents of 2021’s Christmas Stocking.

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

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Meet Simon Cherry Dec 01, 2021

Cev Moore is your guide this time as we visit the twelfth room in The House Of Hammer…

It’s something of an ecclesiastical adventure, as we’re in the company of a holy sleuth on the trail of a mysterious murderer in Hammer’s 1949 movie ‘Meet Simon Cherry’…

Along the way we’ll take a look at why the phenomenon of religious detectives was so popular, travel through a brief history of the hand crank (yes, really), and even take time for a very sacred quiz…

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

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The Jack Of Diamonds Nov 16, 2021

It’s all aboard for adventurous fun this time round as Ben guides you through Room 11 in The House Of Hammer!

1949’s ‘The Jack Of Diamonds’ sees an impoverished couple leasing their boat out to a treasure hunter in search of a WWII fortune, but is everything as it seems…?

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

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Dr Morelle: The Case Of The Missing Heiress Oct 29, 2021

It’s psychiatrist-turned-detective time, as Smokey, Adam, Ben and Cev ask you to look into their eyes, always in the eyes, nowhere else but the eyes, and lead you through a mesmerising adventure through Hammer’s 1949 mystery thriller - Dr Morelle: The Case Of The Missing Heiress!

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

Celia: The Sinister Affair Of Poor Aunt Nora Oct 07, 2021

Welcome to room ten in the House Of Hammer, which is the home of one of Hammer’s most surprising delights… 1949’s ‘Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora’

Adam is your guide this time, as we introduce you to the “British Betty Grable”, tell you all about how old British money actually works, anoint an all-new “Hammer Hero”, and tell you all about why you MUST seek out one of Hammer Studios’ most accomplished thrillers!

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

Cracking Crime And Doing Time With PC 49 Sep 27, 2021

It’s a bumper episode this time round, as Cev Moore guides you into room eight at The House Of Hammer, a police station no less, as Ben Taylorson, Smokey and Adam Roche talk you through the Hammer double-bill of screen adventures for one-time British phenomenon, PC 49!

Hammer created two outings for the adventuring bobby: 1949’s ‘The Adventures Of PC 49: Investigating The Case Of The Guardian Angel’ and 1951’s ‘A Case For PC 49’, but are they worth your time?

Along with the usually bumper box of goodies, the team also invite you to play along with a very special game. Simply visit our Instagram page at @househammerpod or our Twitter account @househammerpod for the images you’ll require in order to play along!

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

River Patrol Sep 10, 2021

In this episode, join Ben as he commanders the mutinous crew along the canals and estuaries and brooks and puddles and things, in search of not just illicit trade, but also a coherent plot…

It’s time to buckle your swash, rabbit punch some bullets out of that gun, take a tipple at Del Boy’s bar and prepare yourselves for the GREATEST CINEMATIC FIGHT EVER COMMITTED TO FILM as we sail our way around Hammer’s 1948 crime thriller… River Patrol

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

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Dick To The Rescue! Aug 17, 2021

This week, Smokey guides you around room seven in The House Of Hammer, which contains not just one inhabitant, but three!

Yes, Hammer Studios produced a trio of movies starring Britain’s foremost detective of the 1940’s, Dick Barton, fresh from his radio success, and this week, Smokey, Ben, Cev and Adam will tell you all about them in this bumper edition of The House Of Hammer…

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“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

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The Dark Road Jul 27, 2021

We’re in true crime territory this time, as in 1948, Hammer brought to the screen a very real case straight from the front pages!

But just how far would they go in search of authenticity? As it turns out… TOO FAR! Hear all about the remarkable story behind 1948’s The Dark Road starring career criminal Stanley Thurston AS HIMSELF! What could possibly go wrong…?

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“Ben on… Non-Actor Actors” - was written by Ben Taylorson and produced by Adam Roche

“Smokey on… Prison Movies” - was written and produced by Smokey

“Cev on… Stanley Thurston” was written and produced by Cev Moore

“Adam, Ben Smokey and Cev on… The Dark Road” - produced by Cev

The rest of the episode was written, produced and presented by Adam Roche

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

Death In High Heels Jul 05, 2021

On we go to the 4th room in “The House Of Hammer”…

Join your host for this outing, Cev Moore, as he guides you through 1947 murder mystery, ‘Death In High Heels’, featuring the most unfashionable house of fashion you’ve ever seen, rabbit curry all round, an ingenious murder plot and not-so-genius lothario…

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“Smokey on… Christianna Brand” - was written and produced by Smokey

“Ben on… Whodunnits” - was written by Ben Taylorson and produced by Adam Roche

“Adam, Smokey and Cev on… Death In High Heels” - produced by Smokey

The rest of the episode was written, produced and presented by Cev Moore

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

Sporting Love Jun 17, 2021

This week, Ben Taylorson guides you around room number three in the House Of Hammer: Sporting Love, a musical comedy set in the world of horse racing and the bankrupt upper classes, and starring Stanley Lupino, one of the great Lupino dynasty!

We’ll tell you’ll about the film, as well as induct a new Hammer Hero, journey through a retrospective of one of entertainment’s most famous names, and even force Cev to confront his greatest genre-nemesis… the sports movie!

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“Smokey on… Hammer Hero - J. Elder Wills” - was written and produced by Smokey

“Adam on… The Fabulous Lupinos” - was written and produced by Adam Roche

“Cev on… Sporting Movies” - was written and produced by Cev Moore

“Adam, Smokey, Cev and Ben on… Sporting Love” - produced by Cev Moore

The rest of the episode was written and presented by Ben Taylorson and produced by Adam Roche

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

Song Of Freedom Jun 02, 2021

In the second episode hear the story surrounding Hammer’s second movie: 1936’s ‘Song Of Freedom’ starring the one and only Paul Robeson!

Hear all about why musicals really mattered during this period of cinema, the story of Paul Robeson himself, the introduction of another “Hammer Hero”, plus a discussion of that rarest of beasts… a HAMMER MUSICAL!

All will be revealed in Room Two of ‘The House Of Hammer’…

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“Ben on… Musical Cinema” - was written by Ben Taylorson and produced by Adam Roche

“Adam on… Paul Robeson” - was written and produced by Adam Roche

“Cev on… Hammer Heroes: James Carreras” - was written and produced by Cev Moore

“Adam, Smokey, Cev and Ben on… Song Of Freedom - produced by Cev Moore”

The rest of the episode was produced by Smokey

“The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore

Artwork by Richard Wells

The Mystery Of The Mary Celeste May 18, 2021

Welcome to The House Of Hammer!

Each fortnight, Adam Roche, Ben Taylorson, Cev Moore and Smokey walk you through each room in Hammer Film Productions’ vast legacy, examining the ‘Hammer Heroes’ who brought the films to life, the ‘History Of The Mystery’ behind the folklore surrounding the fantastical tales, the continuing story of Hammer itself, and of course the movies…

In this first episode meet the team, and then hear the story surrounding Hammer’s earliest surviving movie, its second ever feature, 1935’s The Mystery of The Mary Celeste, starring Bela Lugosi.

But what happened to the FIRST movie Hammer produced? Who will take their place as the first Hammer Hero? What was happening in the world at the time of its release, and what is the movie itself really like?

All will be revealed in room one of ‘The House Of Hammer’…

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