The Nasty Cast: A Video Nasties Podcast

Recent episodes

1. Episode 7 - Child's Play 3

   Jul 5, 2026

   Welcome back to The Nasty Cast On this episode we're joined by guest Rob Yeomans to discuss a controversial non-Nasty, Child's Play 3. This unassuming horror sequel was caught up in a media frenzy following the horrific murder of a British toddler by two school boys. Despite having no connection in any way to what happened, British tabloids and campaigners laid the blame squarely on the film, leading to a depressing re-run of the 80s Video Nasties hysteria. Despite their best efforts and subsequent claims, Child's Play 3 was never banned or censored in the UK. We take a look at the film itself, as well as the media storm that followed. Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensive Host/Editor: Mark McManus Co-Host: Mark Adams Theme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - ⁠⁠⁠⁠epidemicsound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/elliottt93⁠⁠

2. Episode 6 - The Funhouse

   Jun 7, 2026

   On this episode we're taking a look at Tobe Hooper's The Funhouse. From the director of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, this is a VERY tame horror that really didn't deserve the 'Video Nasties' label. Was it all down to a case of mistaken identity? Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensive Host/Editor: Mark McManus Co-Host: Mark Adams Theme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - ⁠⁠⁠⁠epidemicsound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/elliottt93⁠⁠

3. The Gory Details - Bonus Episode 1 - BBFC Interview

   May 22, 2026

   Welcome The Gory Details, our occasional series of bonus episodes! In this first episode we chat with David Austin, the Chief Executive of the BBFC. David has been with the BBFC 2003, when he joined as an examiner, before rising through the ranks before taking on his current roll in 2016. We spoke about his background before the BBFC, and the work that the organisation does. Enjoy! Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensive Host/Editor: Mark McManus Guest: David Austin Theme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - ⁠⁠⁠⁠epidemicsound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Original Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - ⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/elliottt93⁠⁠

4. Episode 5 - Cannibal Holocaust

   May 3, 2026

   Welcome back to The Nasty Cast After our 4-part weekly introductory episodes, we're now moving to monthly releases as dive into the nasties themselves. And we're kicking off with perhaps one of the most notorious - Cannibal Holocaust. The film is as groundbreaking as it is infamous, featuring perhaps the first use of the 'found footage' gimmick, extreme fake gore, and even more extreme real animal cruelty. Does the film still stand up today, does the director's message and intent get lost among the blood and guts, and does it deserve its reputation? Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensive Host/Editor: Mark McManus Co-Host: Mark Adams Theme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - ⁠⁠⁠epidemicsound.com⁠⁠⁠ Original Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/elliottt93⁠

5. Episode 4 - They Fought The Law, And The Law Won

   Apr 26, 2026

   In the early 1980s a battle began over the nation's viewing. The home video market was booming, and the unsatiable demand was met by a sudden influx of cheap, often explicit and violent films. The relentless press campaign against nasties started to have an effect, with police seizures and prosecutions increasing, while politicians on all sides worked to pass the Video Recordings Bill into law, which would forever change how films were censored and consumed in the UK Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensive Host/Editor: Mark McManus Co-Host: Mark Adams Theme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - ⁠⁠epidemicsound.com⁠⁠ Original Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - ⁠⁠linktr.ee/elliottt93

6. Episode 3 - The Mary Whitehouse Experience

   Apr 19, 2026

   **The original upload of this episode was corrupted. This has now been fixed** In the early 1980s a battle began over the nation's viewing. The home video market was booming, and the unsatiable demand was met by a sudden influx of cheap, often explicit and violent films. Campaigners and the press soon stepped up to try and stop the invasion of filth into our living rooms, but did they just end up making people want to see these films more? And were the campaigns really about protecting the children, or about control, censorship and trying to return to a more 'moral' country that had long since left behind those old-fashioned Victorian values? Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensive Host/Editor: Mark McManus Co-Host: Mark Adams Theme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - ⁠epidemicsound.com⁠ Original Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - ⁠linktr.ee/elliottt93

7. Episode 2 - In The Realm Of The Censors

   Apr 12, 2026

   Since its creation the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has functioned as one of the most influential cultural gatekeepers in the United Kingdom, playing a central role in defining the moral boundaries of British screen culture. In Episode 2 of The Nasty Cast we take a look at the origins of the Board and the challenge's it's faced adapting to a changing society. Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensive Host/Editor: Mark McManus Co-Host: Mark Adams Theme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - ⁠epidemicsound.com⁠ Original Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - ⁠linktr.ee/elliottt93

8. Episode 1 - Welcome to the Nasty Cast

   Apr 5, 2026

   Welcome to The Nasty Cast. In the early 1980s, horror, violence and exploitation leapt off the cinema screen and into the home, triggering moral outrage and cultural meltdown, as the UK film industry, press, politicians and campaigners battled for control of the nation’s viewing. Decades later, the legacy is a still ongoing discussion about the power, influence and danger of films. In this first episode, we’re going ease you in gently and set the scene with an overview of nasties phenomenon. Content Warning: Due to the nature of the material being discussed, some listeners may find some content may be offensive Host/Editor: Mark McManus Co-Host: Mark Adams Theme Music: Droppin Buckets by Nyck Caution - epidemicsound.com Original Logo Design: Elliot Marriot - linktr.ee/elliottt93