Distinct Nostalgia
353 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsExclusive interviews and reunions celebrating some of the biggest names in TV and film. A TV enthusiast’s paradise. There's also special shows and series and a regular Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz. Plus every now and then some original fresh comedy and drama. This is pure entertainment and fun. Enjoy! Definitely ‘more than a podcast’.
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Great British Sitcom: Mike Grady (Part 1) - we meet 'Barry' from Last of the Summer Wine and 'Ken' from Citizen Smith
June 18, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBA two part interview with Mike Grady who is well known for his roles in two classic British sitcoms - Citizen Smith by John Sullivan and Last of the Summer Wine by Roy Clarke. He talks to Ashley about his time in both shows as well as appearances in Coronation Street. Some great memories of the plethora of great actors he's worked with and an uncanny impression of Peter Sallis in Part2 coming soon. Photo credit: Brandon Bishop If you'd like to suggest an interview (or reunion) with a pas...
Great British Sitcom - We Meet Vivienne Johnson who played Young Mr Grace's nurse in Are You Being Served
May 22, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBShe was in 3 series of Are You Being Served and is one of the few surviving members of the cast of the hit British sitcom which was popular all over the world. Ashley has been speaking to Vivienne Johnson who played Young Mr Grace's nurse. Take a trip down memory lane as Vivienne remembers her time in the show which ran for 13 years. If you'd like to suggest an interview (or reunion) with a past star/stars of any soap, comedy, drama. children's series, quiz show or film, then please drop ...
Great British Film - We meet Murray Head, star of multi-award winning Sunday Bloody Sunday
April 17, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBMurray Head was suddenly thrust into the limelight in 1971 as he played the love interest for Peter Finch and Glenda Jackson's characters in the film Sunday Bloody Sunday. He had the role of a young bisexual man involved in an open love triangle with a gay Jewish doctor and a middle aged divorcee. The film saw a kiss between two men, only a few years after male homosexuality had been decriminalized in England and Wales. The movie was ground breaking and is still one of the few that has ever...
New Series - Original Comedy with Florrie and Dotty in 'Pretty Polly'
April 12, 2022 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MBSeries 5 Episode 2 Pretty Polly It's February and Florrie has to deal with a Wordle-obsessed Dotty, but they manage to chat about puppy training and polyamory. There are updates on Dotty's grand-daughter and her two mums, and neighbours, Herbert and Sukkhon. Florrie Lindsay Eavis Dotty Janice Fryett Written by Janice Fryett Edited and produced by John Fryett A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostalgia About Florrie & Dotty are two ladies in their sixties who blend past an...
New Series - Original Comedy with Florrie and Dotty in 'Three Little Ducks'
April 02, 2022 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.05 MBSeries 5 Episode 1 Three Little Ducks Florrie and Dotty bump into one another in the Co-Op in January and have a catch-up that takes in Bingo-Lingo, sick leave, epiphanies and babymoons. Florrie Lindsay Eavis Dotty Janice Fryett Written by Janice Fryett Edited and produced by John Fryett A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostalgia About Florrie & Dotty are two ladies in their sixties who blend past and present with their unique sense of humour and way with words. They l...
We meet Children's TV legend Derek Griffiths
March 26, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutes - 28.9 MBWe're talking to an absolute legend of British TV. Many will remember him from Play School, others from Heads and Tails or even just his voice. His dulcet and distinctive tones have turned up everywhere - from Super Ted to Watership Down. In the 70s he was a presenter of the YTV science show Don't Ask Me alongside Magnus Pike and David Bellamy. He appeared in dozens of sitcoms and in more recent years even landed a year in Coronation Street. And he's still working....Enjoy nearly an hour in ...
Carry On Season - We meet star of 8 Carry On's Julian Holloway
March 09, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBJulian Holloway starred in 8 Carry On Films including Khyber and Camping, His parts varied in importance but he has fond memories of the people he worked with. He's been chatting to Ashley about the significance of the films which are still hugely popular more than 60 years after they were first launched with Carry On Sergeant in the late 50s. And you can hear lots of other comedy interviews and reunions (including other Carry Ons stars) by trawling through the Distinct Nostalgia programme ...
Carry On Season: We meet star and heartthrob of Loving and At Your Convenience Richard O’Callaghan
February 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBHe was one of the Carry On series heartthrobs. Brought in as a replacement for Jim Dale in two of the films, Richard O’Callaghan was famously Lewis Boggs, Kenneth Williams’ son in Carry On at Your Convenience. But what did he think of the regular Carry On team? Here he gives a candid interview to Ashley together with memories of his famous mum Patricia Hayes. The two other interviews in the Carry On Season are with Jacki Piper (Loving, At Your Convenience, Jungle and Matron) and Julian Hol...
Carry On Season: We meet star and heartthrob of Loving and At Your Convenience Richard O’Callaghan
February 16, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 53 MBHe was one of the Carry On series heartthrobs. Brought in as a replacement for Jim Dale in two of the films, Richard O’Callaghan was famously Lewis Boggs, Kenneth Williams’ son in Carry On at Your Convenience. But what did he think of the regular Carry On team? Here he gives a candid interview to Ashley together with memories of his famous mum Patricia Hayes. The two other interviews in the Carry On Season are with Jacki Piper (Loving, At Your Convenience, Jungle and Matron) and Julian Hol...
Carry On Season - We meet star of Jungle, Loving, At Your Convenience and Matron Jacki Piper
February 02, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBHere we start a special season of interviews with surviving Carry On stars. First up star of Jungle, Loving, At Your Convenience and Matron Jacki Piper. Mark Burrows talks to Jacki about how she first got into acting and how she made her movie premiere with none other than Roger Moore. Jacki reveals what it was like to work with some of the Carry On icons and how she landed a rare contract. The two other interviews in the series - Richard O'Callaghan (Loving, At Your Convenience) and Julian...
New Year Holiday Soap Treats - In Conversation with Sean Wilson who played Corrie's Martin Platt for 21 Years
January 01, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWe start the New Year with a treat for the extended break - an interview with Sean Wilson who played Martin Platt in Coronation Street for 21 years. Sean has many strings to his bow as we'll find out - acting, art and cheese to name but three! Here he tells Ashley about his early acting credit in Crown Court, his professional working relationship with Jack P Shepherd, Sue Nichols and Helen Worth, supporting Warren Jackson and Adam Rickett, advice from Thelma Barlow - and a dangerous encounte...
Comedy Writing Legends - In Conversation with Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais creators of Likely Lads, Porridge and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
December 31, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBFor the New Year break, we're playing out the latest in our Comedy Legends Series. This time it's a chat with Dick Clement and Ian Le Frenais. They joined Ashley for a chat from their homes in LA during the first lockdown in 2020. Among the things up for discussion, the origins of The Likely Lads, Porridge and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Plus Dick and Ian talk about their writing chemistry and what they felt about the Porridge and Auf Wiedersehen remakes. They elude to some new projects in 2021/2...
Christmas Tuesday Comedy-Drama: Dark Centres by Carl Chetty with Sir Derek Jacobi and June Brown
December 28, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBDistinct Drama on Distinct Nostalgia introduces a Special Comedy Drama trilogy by Carl Chetty for Christmas week. Third up Dark Centres by Carl Chetty Starring SIR DEREK JACOBI as Frankie and JUNE BROWN as Millicent with Helen Lederer and Christopher Ryan as Mr and Mrs Hamilton. And you can still hear Soft Centres and Hard Centres on Distinct Nostalgia. Trawl the Distinct Nostalgia feed wherever you get your podcasts to find the previous episodes. Dark Centres is a Carl Chetty Producti...
Christmas Monday Comedy-Drama: Hard Centres by Carl Chetty with Sir Derek Jacobi and Imelda Staunton
December 27, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBDistinct Drama on Distinct Nostalgia introduces a Special Comedy Drama trilogy by Carl Chetty for Christmas week. Second up Hard Centres by Carl Chetty Starring SIR DEREK JACOBI as Frankie and IMELDA STAUNTON as Millicent Still to come - On Christmas Tuesday, Dark Centres with Sir Derek Jacobi and June Brown. Hard Centres is a Carl Chetty Production. Support the show
Boxing Day Comedy-Drama: Soft Centres by Carl Chetty with Sir Derek Jacobi and Joanna Lumley
December 26, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBDistinct Drama on Distinct Nostalgia introduces a Special Comedy Drama trilogy by Carl Chetty for Christmas week. First Up.... Soft Centres by Carl Chetty Starring SIR DEREK JACOBI as Frankie and JOANNA LUMLEY as Millicent Soft Centres is set in a chocolate shop. It’s Valentine’s Day and there’s about as much love in this emporium as you might expect in a nest of vipers! Millicent and Frankie have been working together for more years than either of them care to remember. But in spite of ...
Original Comedy - Florrie and Dotty Return - Series 4 Episode 3 - In A Flap
December 23, 2021 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.74 MBFlorrie and Dotty Series Four Episode 3 In a Flap Florrie and Dotty get a bit festive and chat all things advent-y and how women have always got the blame for things. With a sprinkling of fizzy wine and domestic uncertainty. Florrie Lindsay Eavis Dotty Janice Fryett Written by Janice Fryett Edited and produced by John Fryett A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostalgia (Note: this episode contains adult themes) About Florrie & Dotty are two ladies in their sixties who b...
Christmas Soap Treats - In Conversation with Corrie legend Charlie Lawson who played Jim McDonald So He Did.
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBHe's one of the giants of Coronation Street of the past 30 years. He played Jim McDonald for 11 years and has been back around 7 times to reprise his role. But there's much more to Charlie Lawson than the Street. Here Ashley sits down for a lengthy chat with this fine actor whose career spans four decades and includes working with the legendary film maker Mike Leigh. Expect a very candid conversation as Charlie recalls his early years on Corrie working with Bev Callard, Nick Cochrane and Si...
A charming comedy drama trilogy coming to Distinct Nostalgia this Christmas - Sir Derek Jacobi, Joanna Lumley, Imelda Staunton and June Brown star in Soft Centres, Hard Centres and Dark Centres. Listen to the teaser here....
December 20, 2021 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.47 MBSoft Centres, Hard Centres and Dark Centres will be broadcast on Distinct Nostalgia this Christmas. Cast includes Sir Derek Jacobi, Joanna Lumley, Imelda Staunton and June Brown. Written by the highly talented Carl Chetty. Listen to the preview now. Support the show
Original Comedy - Florrie and Dotty Return - Series 4 Episode 2 Hiding in Plain Sight
December 12, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.33 MBFlorrie and Dotty Series Four Episode 2 Hiding in Plain Sight Florrie and Dotty discuss podcasts, department stores and starting their own chat line. But what sort do they have in mind? A knock at Dotty's door changes everything. Florrie Lindsay Eavis Dotty Janice Fryett Matt Matthew Webb Nobby Billy Written by Janice Fryett Edited and produced by John Fryett A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostalgia (Note: this episode contains adult themes) About Florrie...
A Life In Sitcom: A Special Conversation with prolific comedy actor, writer and director Robert Gillespie
December 06, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBRobert Gillespie starred in sitcom after sitcom in the 70s and 80s - and beyond. He's one of our most prolific comedy actors. He's worked with everyone - from Ronnie Barker and Leonard Rossiter to Tony Britton, Yootha Joyce and June Whitfield. And he has a story to tell about almost all of them. Robert was in Rising Damp, Porridge, Dad's Army, Robin's Nest and George and Mildred to name but a few. He also played the lead in the Thames TV hit Keep it in the Family which was never out of the t...
Original Comedy - Florrie and Dotty Return - Series 4 Episode 1 Late Summer Madness
December 03, 2021 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MBFlorrie and Dotty Series Four Episode 1 Late Summer Madness Florrie and Dotty catch up after making the most of their new freedoms after the last lockdown. They discuss electric scooters, puppies and posh hotels. Dotty brings Florrie up to speed with her Matt's love life and his expected baby. But will she get a look in? Cast: Florrie Lindsay Eavis Dotty Janice Fryett Written by Janice Fryett Edited and produced by John Fryett A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostal...
Original Comedy - Florrie and Dotty Return - Series 4 Episode 1 Late Summer Madness
December 03, 2021 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MBFlorrie and Dotty Series Four Episode 1 Late Summer Madness Florrie and Dotty catch up after making the most of their new freedoms after the last lockdown. They discuss electric scooters, puppies and posh hotels. Dotty brings Florrie up to speed with her Matt's love life and his expected baby. But will she get a look in? Cast: Florrie Lindsay Eavis Dotty Janice Fryett Written by Janice Fryett Edited and produced by John Fryett A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostal...
Winter Soap Treats - In Conversation with Nigel Pivaro who played the Duckworth’s wayward son Terry
December 01, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBHe arrived in Coronation Street in 1983 as the show finally created a home on the cobbles for Vera and her husband Jack. Terry joined them at No.9 and Nigel Pivaro quickly made the character his own. Within a short time, Terry was causing trouble and Nigel was becoming a household face overnight with Corrie regularly watched by half the country. Ashley chats to Nigel about his time on the Street, working with Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn, helping to create a rather complex character and life o...
Winter Soap Treats - In Conversation with Nigel Pivaro who played the Duckworth’s wayward son Terry
December 01, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBHe arrived in Coronation Street in 1983 as the show finally created a home on the cobbles for Vera and her husband Jack. Terry joined them at No.9 and Nigel Pivaro quickly made the character his own. Within a short time, Terry was causing trouble and Nigel was becoming a household face overnight with Corrie regularly watched by half the country. Ashley chats to Nigel about his time on the Street, working with Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn, helping to create a rather complex character and life o...
Autumn Soap Treats: Meet Corrie’s third Tracy - An exclusive interview with Dawn Acton who played Tracy for 11 years
November 08, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBDawn Acton played Tracy Barlow through her young teenage years and into her early 20s. She navigated the iconic Coronation Street character from childhood to adulthood as she developed a feisty nature and began causing trouble for her long suffering mum Deirdre. Dawn played her for 11 years and has some fond memories of her time on the Street as the third actor to play Corrie's bad girl. She also talks about leaving the cobbles and how that affected her at the time. Picture: Paul Ripley D...
Emmerdale Farm Reunion - Back to Dolly's near Dalliance in the Dales with the Tree Feller Fella
October 28, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBLong before bed hopping became common place in the Dales, even a vague hint of a dalliance was a shock to Emmerdale Farm viewers for a character like Dolly, played by Jean Rogers. Here we've searched high and low for the man who did catch her eye briefly and could have stolen her away from Matt in the late 1980s. Ashley's been chatting to Greg Floy who played the dashing Stephen Fuller - or the tree feller fella as Jean Rogers nicknamed him. Along the way there's a little surprise for Gre...
The Great Magpie Reunion with Mick Robertson, Douglas Rae and Susan Stranks
October 14, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBMagpie was one of the big kids shows of the 70s. 7 million viewers on ITV twice a week, it was the more risque rival to Blue Peter on the BBC. Over four decades since it left our screens, Ashley's assembled three of the show's most popular presenters for a reunion. Mick Robertson, Douglas Rae and Susan Stranks (who was also famous for Paperplay alongside the puppets itsy and bitzy). Some great stories including Douglas' adventures abroad, Mick's pop star image and Susan's dislike of anythi...
The Great Magpie Reunion with Mick Robertson, Douglas Rae and Susan Stranks
October 14, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBMagpie was one of the big kids shows of the 70s. 7 million viewers on ITV twice a week, it was the more risque rival to Blue Peter on the BBC. Over four decades since it left our screens, Ashley's assembled three of the show's most popular presenters for a reunion. Mick Robertson, Douglas Rae and Susan Stranks (who was also famous for Paperplay alongside the puppets itsy and bitzy). Some great stories including Douglas' adventures abroad, Mick's pop star image and Susan's dislike of anythi...
As The Larkins return, we meet Philip Franks who played Charley in the original Darling Buds of May
October 04, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBPhilip Franks rose to widespread fame as Charley in the original Darling Buds of May in the early 90s. Now 30 years on, ITV are bringing back The Larkins with a whole new cast. Here Philip chats about the heady days of the first incarnation and working with the legendary David Jason who played Pa Larkin. Phillip also talks about his big role in Heartbeat and the fun he had on Countdown - all Yorkshire Television Productions! Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Photo: Charlie Carter S...
As The Larkins return, we meet Philip Franks who played Charley in the original Darling Buds of May
October 04, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBPhilip Franks rose to widespread fame as Charley in the original Darling Buds of May in the early 90s. Now 30 years on, ITV are bringing back The Larkins with a whole new cast. Here Philip chats about the heady days of the first incarnation and working with the legendary David Jason who played Pa Larkin. Phillip also talks about his big role in Heartbeat and the fun he had on Countdown - all Yorkshire Television Productions! Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Photo: Charlie Carter Su...
Autumn Soap Treats: Meet Corrie’s first Tracy - exclusive chat with Christabel Finch who began playing Tracy Langton just days after being born
September 23, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBTracy is one of Corrie’s most enduring characters. Generations have watched her change from innocent little girl to troubled 20 something through to soap bad girl. She’s been played by four different actors. And the first was Christabel Finch who took on the role from being just a few days old. Here she gives an exclusive interview from her home in Perth, Australia to Ashley. Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Support the show
Autumn Soap Treats: Meet Corrie’s first Tracy - exclusive chat with Christabel Finch who began playing Tracy Langton just days after being born
September 23, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBTracy is one of Corrie’s most enduring characters. Generations have watched her change from innocent little girl to troubled 20 something through to soap bad girl. She’s been played by four different actors. And the first was Christabel Finch who took on the role from being just a few days old. Here she gives an exclusive interview from her home in Perth, Australia to Ashley. Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Support the show
Casualty at 35 - another chance to hear Jonathan Kerrigan who played gay nurse Sam Colloby in the mid 90s
September 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBCasualty and Heartbeat star Jonathan Kerrigan sits down for a fun chat with Ashley Byrne. The conversation ventures into his early years, his time on two of Britain's biggest drama series, being described as a heartthrob, working in the States and his musical talents. Jonathan remains one of the UK's most talented drama actors but is it time for him to try his hand at a bit of comedy? And don't forget there's dozens of interviews on DN with stars of British TV drama and film on DistinctNos...
Casualty at 35 - an exclusive interview with Cath Shipton who played the iconic character Duffy from the very beginning
September 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBAs our ‘Casualty at 35’ celebrations continue, one of the show’s original stars has taken time out to give us an extensive and exclusive interview about her years on the world’s longest running medical drama. Ashley has been speaking to Cath Shipton who played iconic character Duffy right from the start in 1986. Distinct Nostalgia is an MIM Production Support the show
Casualty at 35 - an exclusive interview with Cath Shipton who played the iconic character Duffy from the very beginning
September 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBAs our ‘Casualty at 35’ celebrations continue, one of the show’s original stars has taken time out to give us an extensive and exclusive interview about her years on the world’s longest running medical drama. Ashley has been speaking to Cath Shipton who played iconic character Duffy right from the start in 1986. Distinct Nostalgia is an MIM Production Support the show
Casualty at 35 - we meet the actor who uttered the first words - Debbie Roza-Mercier who played Original receptionist Suzie Mercier
August 31, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIt’s the longest running medical drama in the world and here we meet the woman who spoke the very first words in Casualty. Debbie Roza Mercier played the show’s first receptionist from 1986 to 1987 before giving up acting for a life in Canada. Here she gives a unique perspective on an iconic show to Ashley as part of our special Casualty at 35 interviews. Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Support the show
This Autumn - Only on DistinctNostalgia. Listen to just some of the Early highlights here..
August 26, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.29 MBTrail music Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support the show
This Autumn - Only on DistinctNostalgia. Listen to just some of the Early highlights here..
August 26, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.29 MBTrail music Music: "Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support the show
'Funny Women' of Great British Sitcom - JUDY CORNWELL from Keeping Up Appearances
July 23, 2021 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBAs our series of 'Funny Women of Great British Sitcom' continues, Andy Hoyle chats to Judy Cornwell about her long career. Judy starred as Daisy in Keeping Up Appearances alongside Geoffrey Hughes as Onslow during the 1990s. Also in this series - interviews with Sally Thomsett who played Jo in Man About The House and Anna Karen who played Olive in On The Buses. Meanwhile you can also find other interviews with 'Funny Women' in our archive - including Felicity Kendal, Wendy Craig, Lesl...
'Funny Women' of Great British Sitcom - JUDY CORNWELL from Keeping Up Appearances
July 23, 2021 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBAs our series of 'Funny Women of Great British Sitcom' continues, Andy Hoyle chats to Judy Cornwell about her long career. Judy starred as Daisy in Keeping Up Appearances alongside Geoffrey Hughes as Onslow during the 1990s. Also in this series - interviews with Sally Thomsett who played Jo in Man About The House and Anna Karen who played Olive in On The Buses. Meanwhile you can also find other interviews with 'Funny Women' in our archive - including Felicity Kendal, Wendy Craig, Lesl...
'Funny Women' of Great British Sitcom - ANNA KAREN from On The Buses
July 12, 2021 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBAnna Karen played one of the most popular characters of 70s sitcom in Britain - the hilarious accident prone but sex mad 'Olive' in On the Buses. The series began in 1969 and became a favourite throughout the next decade with more than 70 episodes plus 3 feature films - On The Buses, Mutiny On the Buses and Holiday On The Buses. Here Anna remembers how she created Olive and recalls working with a cast which included Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Bob Grant and Stephen Lewis. She also talks about p...
'Funny Women' of Great British Sitcom - SALLY THOMSETT from Man About the House
July 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIt's back to the 1970s for the first in a special series of three programmes meeting some of the Queens of British Sitcom. Here Ashley speaks to Sally Thomsett who played Jo in the runaway ITV comedy Man About The House which starred Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Yootha Joyce and Brian Murphy. The show would go on to spawn two other big hits - George and Mildred (starring Brian and Yootha) and Robin's Nest (starring Richard). Sally speaks candidly about her time as one of the most fam...
'FUNNY WOMEN' of Great British Sitcom - SALLY THOMSETT from Man About the House
July 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIt's back to the 1970s for the first in a special series of three programmes meeting some of the Queens of British Sitcom. Here Ashley speaks to Sally Thomsett who played Jo in the runaway ITV comedy Man About The House which starred Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Yootha Joyce and Brian Murphy. The show would go on to spawn two other big hits - George and Mildred (starring Brian and Yootha) and Robin's Nest (starring Richard). Sally speaks candidly about her time as one of the most fam...
'FUNNY WOMEN' OF GREAT BRITISH SITCOM - SALLY THOMSETT from Man About the House
July 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBIt's back to the 1970s for the first in a special series of three programmes meeting some of the Queens of British Sitcom. Here Ashley speaks to Sally Thomsett who played Jo in the runaway ITV comedy Man About The House which starred Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Yootha Joyce and Brian Murphy. The show would go on to spawn two other big hits - George and Mildred (starring Brian and Yootha) and Robin's Nest (starring Richard). Sally speaks candidly about her time as one of the most fam...
GREAT British Film - The Oscar winning Neil Jordan talks about his iconic 1992 Brit-flick The Crying Game
June 12, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIt was multi-Oscar nominated and its creator walked away with best screenplay. The Crying Game also won Best British Film at the Baftas. And it was ground breaking, tackling as it did race, gender, sexuality and nationality all with a background of the troubles in Northern Ireland. Full of surprises, it was an enthralling and exciting film which broke many taboos. And it had a fabulous soundtrack too. Ashley Byrne has been talking to prolific Irish film maker Neil Jordan about how it all hap...
Bank Holiday Treats: Original Comedy - Sitcom Shorts: Florrie and Dotty Series 3 - Think On!
May 29, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MBSeries 3 Think On! Florrie and Dotty are mixing again following the lifting of Covid restrictions. They're enjoying a cuppa in Dotty's kitchen but will they be hugging? Men are under scrutiny as usual and there's a surprise on the way. Florrie....Lindsay Eavis Dotty.......Janice Fryett Written by Janice Fryett A Spinney Audio Production A Distinct Comedy Presentation About Florrie & Dotty are two ladies in their sixties who blend past and present with their unique sense of humour ...
Two Doors Down - We meet Jonathan Watson who plays Colin in the hilarious BBC2 sitcom
May 28, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe’re usually celebrating the iconic shows of the past with the people who were there but very, very occasionally DistinctNostalgia will focus in on something contemporary we feel deserves some real attention and this is one of those rare occasions. TWO DOORS DOWN is the BBC’s hidden comedy gem. Here DistinctNostalgia celebrates a ‘current’ quality tv show starring among others, Alex Norton and Elaine C Smith. The series is written by Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp and centres around neig...
Two Doors Down - We meet Jonathan Watson who plays Colin in the hilarious BBC2 sitcom
May 28, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBWe’re usually celebrating the iconic shows of the past with the people who were there but very, very occasionally DistinctNostalgia will focus in on something contemporary we feel deserves some real attention and this is one of those rare occasions. TWO DOORS DOWN is the BBC’s hidden comedy gem. Here DistinctNostalgia celebrates a ‘current’ quality tv show starring among others, Alex Norton and Elaine C Smith. The series is written by Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp and centres around neig...
COMEDY WRITING LEGENDS - The One Foot in the Grave Story...In Conversation with David Renwick Part 2
May 03, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBDavid Renwick is one of the real British comedy writing legends. He created the iconic Victor Meldrew. Over two parts Ashley talks to David about his early years and the plethora of comedies he's written. In this second programme David talks about his inspiration for Victor and how and why One Foot in the Grave endured for so long. Find episode 1 by scrolling through the Distinct Nostalgia feed wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget we've also an interview with Doreen Mantle who pla...
COMEDY WRITING LEGENDS - From The Two Ronnies to One Foot in the Grave...In Conversation with David Renwick Part 1
April 21, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBDavid Renwick is one of the real British comedy writing legends. He created the iconic Victor Meldrew. Over two parts Ashley talks to David about his early years and the plethora of comedies he's written. In this first programme David talks about penning sketches for The Two Ronnies and working with David Jason long before Open All Hours and Only Fools and Horses. In Part 2 the discussion turns to David's big sitcom and casting Richard Wilson and Annette Crosbie for One Foot in The Grave. ...