How to (Re)Open a Cinema

S2:E4. The Mighty Wurlitzer

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:15:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle discuss the Broadway's latest announcement, the arrival of our very own Mighty Wurlitzer, and welcome as a guest Donald MacKenzie, House Organist at ODEON Leicester Square

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S2:E3. Forbidden Fruit

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:25:00 GMT

In this episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome back the Broadway's Executive Advisor of Theatre and Film, Scott Hutchison, to dive into the Broadway's 1976 revival and the launch of our official Letterboxd account!

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S2:E2. The 56 Club

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:25:52 GMT

Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's newest patron and star of the BBC's Repair Shop, Mark Stuckey!

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S2:E1. The Worst Kept Secret in Prestwick

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle usher in a second season with the exciting news of an imminent appearance on the BBC's Repair Shop on the Road series!

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S1:E22. Vibe Consultancy

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:45:00 GMT

To wrap up 2025, Cliff and Kyle recap the re-opening of the Broadway's auditorium for the first time in 50 years, and the reveal of the brand new Broadway Pop-up Museum!

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S1:E21. Leathered with Maltesers

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:45:00 GMT

Kyle and Cliff welcome guests Tristan Campbell and Joe Baillie, the driving forces behind the imminent re-opening of the Regal Cinema in Dumfries!

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S1:E20. A Man with a Box of Film

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:45:00 GMT

In this 20th episode of How to Re-open a Cinema, Cliff and Kyle welcome UK Cinema Hero and owner of the Parkway Cinema in Barnsley, Rob Younger!

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S1:E19. Family Memories

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:30:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Marketing Officer, Zoë Morris, for passionate cinema discussions from Cumnock to Japan!

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S1:E18. Hollywood Comes to Ayrshire

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:30:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle tell the tales of three iconic visitors to the Broadway in the 1940s, bringing Hollywood glamour to Prestwick!

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S1:E17. Arrested Decay

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:30:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle welcome recurring guest, our Chair and Chief, Guy Walker, to chat about the power of arrested decay, curated ruination, and the power of warm lighting!

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S1:E16. Heart and Soul

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In a special episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome Alex Jones, Operations Manager of the Merlin Cinemas group, which owns the Astoria Cinema in Ayr, to chat about the importance of the cinema experience, the local cinema ecosystem, and a bit of tender loving care!

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S1:E15. This Mysterious Toledo

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Company Secretary and chief curtain operator, Graham Barnett, for a chat about the power of the camel, the unglamorous parts of restoration, and the cinema everyone remembers.

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S1:E14. Under the Dumb Waiter

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's very own Keith to the first on-location recording for chats about historic discoveries, the power of volunteers, bringing people together, a spaghetti junction of wiring, and the behind-the-scenes hard work currently taking place in the building.

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S1:E13. Phase Zero Point Five

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Kyle and Cliff discuss a recent funding award of £15,000 and the improvement works planned to progress development!

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S1:E12. The Chit Chat

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:00:54 GMT

Kyle and Cliff discuss the past of cinema cafés and tea rooms, with a glimpse into the future of the Broadway's.

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S1:E11. Second-Hand Theatre Curtains

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Director of Marketing, Alex Wilson, to chat about the connection between cinema and theatre, an evocative filming location, and the weird and wonderful world of wrestling in the 70s!

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S1:E10. Phoenix from the Ashes

Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle celebrate the Broadway's 90th anniversary with major milestones achieved and exciting new announcements made!

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S1:E9. The Sincerest Form of Flattery

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle welcome Ellen Mainwood, manager of Campbeltown Picture House and co-host of the Down the Back of the Seats podcast, to discuss the ever-changing nature of the industry, an international career, and the joys and challenges of opening new cinemas!

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S1:E8. Unsanitary Carpets

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle return for Cliff's travel stories from down under and Kyle's travels to other independent cinemas across Scotland.

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S1:E7. Of Dubious Quality

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Cliff and Kyle welcome the Broadway's Director of Culture and Media, Scott Hutchison, to discuss the former cinemas of Dundee, double bills, and the King of Rock and Roll.

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S1:E6. The Zing Treatment

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Cliff and Kyle welcome back recurring guest Guy to discuss how cinema design has changed over the decades and how the Broadway's future will preserve that mostly forgotten experience of the past.

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S1:E5. Jigsaw Puzzle

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

The Broadway Prestwick first opened 90 years ago this year. Cliff and Kyle discuss what efforts are needed to obtain funding to re-open this important cinema as well as heading off on a "boiler tangent"!

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S1:E4. Deep Nerd Territory

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:00:31 GMT

Cliff and Kyle are joined by their first guest, chair of the project and chief projectionist Professor Guy Walker, to discuss the importance of quality projection and showpersonship in the Broadway's future, and the magic of analogue film!

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S1:E3. Heritage at Our Heart

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:00:52 GMT

Cliff and Kyle conclude the recent history of Friends of the Broadway Prestwick through 2023 and 2024, with a project re-launch culminating in the purchase of the building on the Broadway's 89th anniversary.

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S1:E2. Friends Will Be Friends

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:00:01 GMT

Kyle and Cliff introduce Friends of the Broadway Prestwick and the project that started as a dream and is now becoming a reality.

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S1:E1. Introducing the Broadway

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:42:34 GMT

Cliff and Kyle introduce themselves and the Broadway, with a trip back in time to share the cinema's rich history.

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