Hunted UK

Dedications to my Bleks

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the fifth episode of Hunted UK's third series. In this episode:
Our first pre-credits sequence sees Anthony try and predict his intro.
One of us is actually a success for once.
How does Amazing Race show how good Hunted has been this year?
We explain why this episode was utterly superb.
Who is the basic bitch of Hunted?
We (obviously) discuss Magid’s twitter thread.
Why would Michael never win Hunted?
One Hunter’s nickname becomes somehow more ridiculously.
Which Hunter gained most from Bob’s bath in the wild?
Why did Alex have to meet Lynne?
Do we have a Hunted Kingpin?
We heap praise on the editors’ handling of Alex’s bullying stories.
Michelle still adores Doctor Donna.
Did Joe & Dan listen to our Series 2 podcasts?
Would you ever feel guilt for going on the Run?
Michelle drops a home truth about parenting.
Why have Joe & Dan been so underedited.
We suggest a wild Hunted idea.
Michelle has a great story involving a wallaby and a golf cart.
Why does the bedtime story idea answer a question that we asked in week 2?
What did we know about Bleks’ taunt when it was initially released?
We imagine Bleks in panto.
All we want is someone to say The Code.
How do you get cast on a TV show?
Is there any excuse for the Goughs revealing everything?
We try and explain the concept of Amazon to Michelle.
Should Bob have pre-arranged his lift to Newcastle?
How should you lie?
Why would Joe & Dan go *so* risky?
Why have we seen so many cliffhangers result in captures?
How do you fake a live video?
Why is Bob crying next week?
And who will make it to the end?
 We’re back for the finale next week!

Chekhov’s Dog

Michael & Michelle return to recap the fourth episode of Hunted UK's third series. In this episode:
Where is Anthony & why have we replaced him with an inanimate object?
Why did Jamie actually stop?
Would anyone stop if the Hunters asked them to?
Michelle asks for different casting archetypes.
We bring back Pennywise & Henry VIII.
Why did Magid WhatsApp Patient Donna?
There's more stories of the Australian from Michael's work.
Did anyone actually believe that Bob & Alex were in danger?
Had Bob really thrown in the towel?
Would Masons lie?
Michelle finds some compassion, although not for Doctor Donna.
Is living at home at 26 a bad thing?
One fugitive's name keeps changing.
There's a wonderful editing joke thanks to the Somali letter.
Do the Hunters know Alex is autistic?
Are all vans inherently suspicious?
Why did Floyd the Dog get a close-up?
Is panicking sometimes a good thing?
Can splitting up help you win?
Why was the Masons' form a particularly mean prank to play on Bleks?
How much metadata does Twitter contain?
Michelle would love to be questioned by Sherlock.
How big are trackers?
What are Hunted's first two rules?
Anthony's specialist subject comes up on the one week he doesn't join us.
Who will win?
And Michael reveals one of the videos that he's been sitting on, but was it a trick?

In Vino Veritas

Michael, Anthony & Michelle return to recap the third episode of Hunted UK’s third series. In this episode:
Michelle describes Michael as a “bad boy”.
A surprise is sprung, thanks to a listener.
Anthony pays his debt.
Will social media clips ever make it to the show?
There’s interesting US Hunted flashbacks.
What do we actually know about the series?
The Vegas of Scotland gets a shoutout.
The watershed discussion returns.
Was something in the water at HQ this week?
Why did all the ladies leave first?
How did one pair endear themselves to us?
Does Sherlock know about us?
HQ gains someone particularly plain this year.
Michelle gets frustrated.
Anthony has been stalking Gold Command.
What was the timeframe of this episode?
We have to cut a friend of the podcast slightly loose.
There’s some kind words for one NPC.
How would Michelle’s husband do on Survivor?
Which Hunter team would you actually want chasing you?
Michelle takes umbrage with something Dr Donna says.
One team’s edit is not just textbook winners’ edit, but elevates a winners’ edit.
What do all good Reality TV shows need?
Michael gets triggered.
We use our game show experience to explain why people are wrong.
Did they go looking for Masons this year?
What would happen if Anthony & Michael applied?
We spot an interesting slip of the tongue.
Why wasn’t the Arena attack mentioned?
Is there a loose connection between Michael & a Hunter?
We – for once and for all – prove the existence of Gold Command.
Anthony has a thought.
How could Lesley become more badass?
What is this series missing?
Why are Joe & Dan so underedited?
Sherlock hates swing.
Have we spotted a hidden code for once in our lives?
Should you brief your friends before going on the run?
Michael is bad with secrets.
Will the Ghost Agent antics affect Series 4?
We talk work Christmas parties.
Someone becomes Anti-Sherlock.
Anthony avoids a question.
We try to skirt some rules and get some freebies.
How strategic was Charlotte’s move?
Michelle tells us about Stranger Danger.
We subtitle the series.
We look forward to next week.
And the best stinger in years sees Bleks join Cbeebies.

The Neon Girls

Michael & Anthony return and are joined by Michelle to recap episode 2 of Hunted's third series in the UK. In this episode:
Why is Michelle responsible for "the gif that keeps on giving"?
Why do people continually say that Hunted is rigged?
At what point can you swear on British TV?
Who is in the pre-titles van?
What is actually the timeframe of the premiere?
Who in their right mind has ever done over a thousand phone calls?
Why was Majid still in Manchester?
Michael spots some wonky chronology.
We love Jamie's wife.
Michelle tries to redefine "fine".
Will Jamie make it to the birth?
Are we responsible for a Hunted trope?
Was the patio door really unlocked?
Lee & Hilmar get a new drunk friend.
Has Michelle ever camped?
Why did they pan around Robert's scruffy flat?
Should you avoid being namechecked?
Michael learns about the miracle of childbirth.
Do they deliberately cast people with significant dates in a certain timeframe?
Everyone learns a bit too much about Michael's feet.
We compare our experiences of driving around Manchester.
Is controlling people's webcams potentially dodgy?
Visiting relatives becomes a bit too obvious.
One team falls short of sticking their heads in a microwave.
How could the bin bags have become more obvious?
Anthony refuses to do his podcasting duty.
There's a brief spoiler-resistant Wie is de Mol chat.
How many captures will we see next week?
What should you have in your pocket when a Hunter comes knocking?
Why did Bleks have a ghost on standby?
We resurrect a feature from the American Hunted podcats.
Anthony has a conspiracy theory.
We try not to reveal *too much* about what we know from when they filmed.
And we end with a book reading and Michelle accidentally stumbles upon something she shouldn't.

Schiphol or Bust

Michael & Anthony return to recap the premiere of Hunted UK's third series. In this episode:
Just when did we last discuss Hunted?
Premiere Week has taken us by surprise.
We obviously discuss the imminent return of two Moles.
Why is Michael particularly annoyed about the start?
Do we now have casting archetypes in Hunted?
Did anyone watch the American series before filming?
Why is the show only 25 days now?
How would the Manchester Arena attack have affected filming?
Do we have any regrets about not covering the Celebrity series?
How does Michael watch the episodes?
Why hasn't Joe & Dan's hobby been mentioned anywhere?
We already have some clips to play in a few weeks.
What shows have been filmed near our respective workplaces?
Who would be the most likely fugitives to get caught in a Taco Bell car park?
One pair gives us serious Nick flashbacks.
Who is the most likely pair to split?
Should you escape by taxi?
There's a lecture in pedantry.
We call out some armchair fugitives.
Where is Hunter HQ?
When has a coach ever been a good escape method?
We rank wigs.
We have a lot of praise for one particular piece of editing.
What is the Hunted equivalent of feeling safe on Survivor?
Are they deflecting Sherlock moments?
We do our annual PSA on why Hunted isn't rigged.
We get into a new situation thanks to Carlene's move.
Sombrero Guy gets some backstory.
Anthony insults ground Hunters.
Did the ground teams show some envy towards Toddington & Julie?
We eulogise the first fugitive caught.
Anthony recommends a restaurant.
Was Bob & Alex's phone call a double-bluff?
Who got wanted posters?
And we take some very last minute questions.
We'll be back every week to cover Hunted UK!

Ayo-ana Jones & The Last Two Saved

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return for the final time to recap the last episode of Hunted's second series. In this episode:
Ayo is far more humble than you think.
Whose opinion of themselves has changed?
Anthony displays a new impression.
For the last time, Hunted isn't fixed!
How do rigged phone-ins relate to Hunted?
What doomed Anna & Elizabeth?
Bleks looks for an acting role.
Michelle finds out that the UK has only just got polymer money.
We ask for more pre-arranged stuff.
Someone's early wardrobe returns.
We give too many tips.
Why would you lie to people?
The drone scene finally appears!
Hunted Will is finally given something to do.
Caravan says no.
How does Michelle know what a Vauxhall is?
Why did the fugitives have to meet up for information?
Exactly what were the Hunters told?
Anthony gets corrected.
One Hunter gets replaced.
Michelle learns about harbours.
Why did we only see boats?
What should the extraction be next year?
How did Toddington narrow it down?
What is Bleks wearing?
Anthony can't remember the Hunters.
One captured team makes it to the extraction point anyway.
Even animals try and catch Nick.
How did we celebrate the winners?
Is there a new rule for the finale?
The series gets a post-mortem.
And where will Hunted go next year?

The Cummings Man

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap the fifth episode of Hunted's second series. In this episode:
When will we finally see Anna & Elizabeth get chased by a drone?
Why did we not see Hamish & Mikaela crash a truck?
Anthony leaves his options open.
Someone gets a personal helicopter.
Anna & Elizabeth take a leaf out of the Amazing Race playbook.
Michelle gets pressured into doing Australian Survivor.
Yorkshire gets a new nickname.
We look ahead to series three and what Hunters won't be able to get away with.
Why would Anthony lend his car out?
Have Channel 4 acknowledged us again?
Nick has great tactics.
Someone is basically Canadian.
How one fugitive's intelligence led to their downfall.
How do you win Hunted?
Michael explains predictable edits.
Michelle nearly took Donald Trump's bait.
Who keeps 116,000 messages?!
Anthony tries to get phished.
What are the three Ponderosa essentials?
Michelle learns about Outdoor Adventure centres.
Who was the last person to be leant a rucksack?
Michelle requests an impression.
One of the Hunters acquires a nickname.
Crouching Hunter, Hidden Fugitive.
Anthony hates exercise.
What is a "vintage inn"?
Hunter Julie is UTR.
Michael teaches everyone about cigarette boats.
And who is the dog that doesn't bark?

Sherlock’s Bongo

Michael, Michelle & Anthony return to recap the fourth episode of Hunted's second series. In this episode:
Michael corrects Bleks' map.
We explain how certain parts of the episode are filmed.
What exactly happens when a team splits?
What are the rules on smoking?
One fugitive gets a special message.
Michelle talks about omelettes.
Have the editors been watching classic TV & Film in the gap between series?
Do flowers hide clues?
What is a polite way to say someone is lying?
Who laps up the OTTP edgic?
How could the Hunters clamp down on hitch hiking?
Someone displays CSI-style hacking.
Does Leeds have alpacas?
Hunter Ben records multiple takes.
Who has the worst Dragons' Den pitch ever?
Illegal license plates!
Hunted goes a bit GTA, leading to an uncomfortable response by Fathers 4 Justice.
Bleks has a stunt double.
Do all the fugitives have a connection?
Michelle is insensitive again.
Why has Nick been so successful?
The intern is finally named.
Anthony stalks the Hunters.
Nick can't do maths.
One Hunter lies-cra.
A camerawoman is banished.
We get a bit self-promotional.
Nick Harvey finally gets a mention.
Two of last year's winners leave some grafitti.
Hunter Ben goes a bit Cumberbatch.
And Michelle makes another pitch for the boys to go on the run.