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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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. ...
EASTER TREATS: Original Comedy - Sitcom Shorts: Florrie and Dotty Series 2 - Episode 3: Watch with Mother
April 05, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MBSeries 2 Episode 3 Watch With Mother At last Florrie & Dotty can meet in Florrie's back yard and reminisce about great TV ads of the 70s, children's TV in the 60s, with its threesomes, and a ponder a modern meaning of Easter. 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 and way wi...
EASTER TREATS: Original Comedy - Sitcom Shorts: Florrie and Dotty Series 2 - Episode 2: Witches Don't Drown
April 04, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.47 MBSeries 2 Episode 2 - Witches Don't Drown The 'girls' chat on the phone about exercise, Mother's Day and Yorkshire Tea. Then meet outside where they debate gender-based violence and wonder if we're all to blame. Florrie....Janice Fryett Dotty.......Lindsay Eavis 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 and way with words. They l...
EASTER TREATS: Original Comedy - Sitcom Shorts: Florrie and Dotty Series 2 - Episode 1: Queen of Tarts
April 02, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBBack by popular demand, we've a new series of original sitcom shorts from northern gossips' Florrie and Dotty this Easter. Janice Fryett and Lindsay Eavis star as they get to grips with everything from 'permitted exercise', bending 'the rules' Bridgerton-inspired sexual experimentation, designer vaginas, Mother's Day and misogyny. Series 2 Episode 1 - Queen of Tarts Florrie and Dotty catch up in February with 'walk and talk' during permitted exercise. They chat about bending 'the rules'...
Exclusive New Comedy - Northern gossips' Florrie and Dotty are back for Easter - Listen to the teaser here
March 31, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBBack by popular demand, we've a new series of original sitcom shorts from northern gossips' Florrie and Dotty this Easter. Janice Fryett and Lindsay Eavis star as they get to grips with everything from 'permitted exercise', bending 'the rules' Bridgerton-inspired sexual experimentation, designer vaginas, Mother's Day and misogyny. Listen to the Tease here now. Music details "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ...
Exclusive New Comedy - Northern gossips' Florrie and Dotty are back for Easter - Listen to the teaser here
March 31, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBBack by popular demand, we've a new series of original sitcom shorts from northern gossips' Florrie and Dotty this Easter. Janice Fryett and Lindsay Eavis star as they get to grips with everything from 'permitted exercise', bending 'the rules' Bridgerton-inspired sexual experimentation, designer vaginas, Mother's Day and misogyny. Listen to the Tease here now. Music details "Marty Gots a Plan" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ...
Distinct Nostalgia Special - 90 mins with Sinbad! - Michael Starke on life in Brookside and Corrie
March 20, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBHe played Sinbad in Brookside for 16 years. 21 years after quitting as the loveable rogue, he’s still Sinbad to generations. Michael Starke takes questions from Ashley and NHS worker William Coughlin in a special soap edition of DistinctNostalgia. Enjoy! And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of soap treats in our archives. Trawl through the player where you will find a catalogue of interviews and hours of soap history from Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Brookside, C...
Distinct Nostalgia Special - 90 mins with Sinbad! - Michael Starke on life in Brookside and Corrie
March 20, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBHe played Sinbad in Brookside for 16 years. 21 years after quitting as the loveable rogue, he’s still Sinbad to generations. Michael Starke takes questions from Ashley and NHS worker William Coughlin in a special soap edition of DistinctNostalgia. Enjoy! And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of soap treats in our archives. Trawl through the player where you will find a catalogue of interviews and hours of soap history from Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, Brookside, C...
The Great Magpie Reunion - Coming Soon to Distinct Nostalgia
March 15, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBComing soon - in conversation with the stars of Magpie .. listen to teaser Support the show
The Great Magpie Reunion - Coming Soon to Distinct Nostalgia
March 15, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBComing soon - in conversation with the stars of Magpie .. listen to teaser Support the show
From Casualty to Heartbeat and beyond: A chat with Jonathan Kerrigan
March 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 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...
From Casualty to Heartbeat and beyond: A chat with Jonathan Kerrigan
March 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 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...
Coming Soon - Heartbeat and Casualty star Jonathan Kerrigan
March 02, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 1020 KBComing soon - in conversation with Jonathan Kerrigan .. listen to teaser Support the show
Coming Soon - Heartbeat and Casualty star Jonathan Kerrigan
March 02, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 1020 KBComing soon - in conversation with Jonathan Kerrigan .. listen to teaser Support the show
Emmerdale Memories Weekend Double Bill Part 2 - Alyson Spiro on playing Sarah Sugden
February 28, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBAlyson Spiro was no stranger to soap when she took on the role of Sarah Sugden in Emmerdale in 1994. She'd previously starred for a year in Brookside. But the role of Sarah was a special one for Alyson and here she tells Ashley all about the ups and downs of starring in a major UK tv serial. After listening to Alyson, why not catch up with other former Emmerdale actors?! - Ian Sharrock, Jean Rogers, Freddie Pyne, Deena Payne and Roberta Kerr can all be found chatting about their time in the...
Emmerdale Memories Weekend Double Bill Part 2 - Alyson Spiro on playing Sarah Sugden
February 28, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBAlyson Spiro was no stranger to soap when she took on the role of Sarah Sugden in Emmerdale in 1994. She'd previously starred for a year in Brookside. But the role of Sarah was a special one for Alyson and here she tells Ashley all about the ups and downs of starring in a major UK tv serial. After listening to Alyson, why not catch up with other former Emmerdale actors?! - Ian Sharrock, Jean Rogers, Freddie Pyne, Deena Payne and Roberta Kerr can all be found chatting about their time in the...
Emmerdale Memories Weekend Double Bill: Part 1 - Roberta Kerr on Playing Jan Glover in the 90s
February 27, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBRoberta Kerr has starred in most of the soaps - Corrie as Wendy Crozier, Brookside, EastEnders, The Archers - and of course as Jan Glover in Emmerdale. Roberta really enjoyed her time in the Dales because it gave her a character to really get her teeth into and explore all Jan's nuances. She's been remembering those four years in the mid 90s with Ashley. This episode of Distinct Nostalgia is part of an Emmerdale weekend double bill with our interview with Alyson Spiro being released on Sunda...
Happy Birthday June: Re-Release of 'Missing You' starring June Brown and Sam Barnard with bonus interview with writer Richard Vergette.
February 16, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBJune Brown is 94 today. So to mark her birthday we're re-releasing our special drama 'Missing You' starring June Brown and Sam Barnard. And we're adding a bonus interview with the writer Richard Vergette after the show. Missing You was written specifically for June and Sam - and based on Richard's own personal experience of having a son with Down's Syndrome. Distinct Drama presents... MISSING YOU by Richard Vergette Starring June Brown MBE and Sam Barnard Produced by Ashley Byrne, Iain Mac...
Playing Evil Aunt Babe - In Conversation with EastEnders' star Annette Badland
February 15, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBAnnette Badland is a prolific character actor with an eclectic mix of fabulous credits to her name over many decades but she's probably best known (certainly in recent years) for her role as Aunt Babe in EastEnders. Here she tells Ashley about the challenges of playing such a manipulative character. Banished by the Carter family for her evil deeds but could Aunt Babe return one day to seek revenge in Albert Square? And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of soap treats in our arc...
Playing Evil Aunt Babe - In Conversation with EastEnders' star Annette Badland
February 15, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBAnnette Badland is a prolific character actor with an eclectic mix of fabulous credits to her name over many decades but she's probably best known (certainly in recent years) for her role as Aunt Babe in EastEnders. Here she tells Ashley about the challenges of playing such a manipulative character. Banished by the Carter family for her evil deeds but could Aunt Babe return one day to seek revenge in Albert Square? And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of soap treats in our arc...
Classic British Sitcom: Remembering The Good Life with Felicity Kendal
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBShe's one of the greats of British acting - and comedy! Felicity Kendal has been part of the fabric of British life for decades. She rose to fame in the 1970s sitcom The Good Life, alongside Richard Briers, Penelope Keith and Paul Eddington. She's also well known for Rosemary and Thyme, the Carla Lane sitcom 'Solo' and a plethora of other parts over the years. Here she talks to Ashley Byrne about how it all began as well as great with memories of her co-stars. And don't forget there's load...
Early Emmerdale Heartthrob - Ian Sharrock on playing Jackie Merrick - Part Two
February 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIan Sharrock played Jackie Merrick - Emmerdale Farm's early heartthrob and poster boy. He joined the cast in 1980, eight years into the show's run. Having some young blood in the show was something of a revolution and he quickly became popular with both fellow cast members and the public at large. In a special two part interview, Ian reflects on his Emmerdale days and working with some great actors including his close friend Stan Richards who played Seth. Across the two programmes we also ...
Emmerdale’s Original Heartthrob - Ian Sharrock on playing Jackie Merrick - Part One
January 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIan Sharrock played Jackie Merrick - Emmerdale Farm's original heartthrob and poster boy. He joined the cast in 1980, eight years into the show's run. Having some young blood in the show was something of a revolution and he quickly became popular with both fellow cast members and the public at large. In a special two part interview, Ian reflects on his Emmerdale days and working with some great actors including his close friend Stan Richards who played Seth. Across the two programmes we als...
Early Emmerdale Heartthrob - Ian Sharrock on playing Jackie Merrick - Part One
January 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIan Sharrock played Jackie Merrick - Emmerdale Farm's early heartthrob and poster boy. He joined the cast in 1980, eight years into the show's run. Having some young blood in the show was something of a revolution and he quickly became popular with both fellow cast members and the public at large. In a special two part interview, Ian reflects on his Emmerdale days and working with some great actors including his close friend Stan Richards who played Seth. Across the two programmes we also t...
Early Emmerdale Heartthrob - Ian Sharrock on playing Jackie Merrick - Part One
January 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBIan Sharrock played Jackie Merrick - Emmerdale Farm's early heartthrob and poster boy. He joined the cast in 1980, eight years into the show's run. Having some young blood in the show was something of a revolution and he quickly became popular with both fellow cast members and the public at large. In a special two part interview, Ian reflects on his Emmerdale days and working with some great actors including his close friend Stan Richards who played Seth. Across the two programmes we also t...
Little Remembers Large Part 2 - Down Comedy Memory Lane with Syd
January 23, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBHe's one half of an enduring double act which made people laugh for decades. Here Syd Little speaks to Caroline Heywood about his partnership with the late, great Eddie Large who died from Covid-19 complications back in April. Over two parts, Syd takes their story from the early days doing the clubs through to their heady days of tv and variety stardom. Little Remembers Large begins an occasional series in which Caroline Heywood talks candidly and in depth with legendary British comedians. ...
Little Remembers Large Part 2 - Down Comedy Memory Lane with Syd
January 23, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBHe's one half of an enduring double act which made people laugh for decades. Here Syd Little speaks to Caroline Heywood about his partnership with the late, great Eddie Large who died from Covid-19 complications back in April. Over two parts, Syd takes their story from the early days doing the clubs through to their heady days of tv and variety stardom. Little Remembers Large begins an occasional series in which Caroline Heywood talks candidly and in depth with legendary British comedians. ...
Comedy Writing Legends Prog 2 Part Two - Jan Etherington - Second Thoughts, Faith in the Future, Next of Kin and working with Lynda Bellingham, Penelope Keith and Joanna Lumley
January 21, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn part 2 of the second programme in our series 'Comedy Writing Legends' Jan Etherington talks candidly about her sitcoms hit Second Thoughts, Faith in the Future and Next of Kin. She also chats to Ashley about working with Lynda Bellingham, Penelope Keith, Richard Wilson and Joanna Lumley who stars in her latest comedy 'Conversations from a Long Marriage' on Radio 4. Future programmes in the Comedy Writing Legends series will meet the talent behind Porridge, One Foot in the Grave, Man Ab...
Comedy Writing Legends Prog 2 Part Two - Jan Etherington - Second Thoughts, Faith in the Future, Next of Kin and working with Lynda Bellingham, Penelope Keith and Joanna Lumley
January 21, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn part 2 of the second programme in our series 'Comedy Writing Legends' Jan Etherington talks candidly about her sitcoms hit Second Thoughts, Faith in the Future and Next of Kin. She also chats to Ashley about working with Lynda Bellingham, Penelope Keith, Richard Wilson and Joanna Lumley who stars in her latest comedy 'Conversations from a Long Marriage' on Radio 4. Future programmes in the Comedy Writing Legends series will meet the talent behind Porridge, One Foot in the Grave, Man Ab...
Emmerdale Memories - Deena Payne on playing the iconic Viv Windsor
January 16, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBShe's one of Emmerdale's longest serving stars. But she was written out in a rather lacklustre way. Deena Payne played the iconic Viv Windsor (later Viv Hope) for 18 years. Here Deena tells Ashley about how she made the character her own - and in real life made Yorkshire her home! The interview covers some hilarious tales of her time in the Dales and a candid account of her feelings about how her character was killed off. And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of soap treats in...
Emmerdale Memories - Deena Payne on playing the iconic Viv Windsor
January 16, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBShe's one of Emmerdale's longest serving stars. But she was written out in a rather lacklustre way. Deena Payne played the iconic Viv Windsor (later Viv Hope) for 18 years. Here Deena tells Ashley about how she made the character her own - and in real life made Yorkshire her home! The interview covers some hilarious tales of her time in the Dales and a candid account of her feelings about how her character was killed off. And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of soap treats in...
Comedy Writing Legends Prog 2 Part One - Jan Etherington on her hit sitcom Second Thoughts and working with Lynda Bellingham, James Bolam and others
January 06, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn the second programme in our series 'Comedy Writing Legends' Jan Etherington talks candidly about her huge sitcom hit Second Thoughts which ran for five series on ITV in the 90s. Second Thoughts starred the late Lynda Bellingham, James Bolam, Belinda Lang, Julia Sawalha and Mark Denham. Here Jan chats to Ashley about how she created the series with her husband and fellow writer Gavin Petrie. Future programmes in the Comedy Writing Legends series will meet the talent behind Porridge, O...
Comedy Writing Legends Prog 2 Part One - Jan Etherington on her hit sitcom Second Thoughts and working with Lynda Bellingham, James Bolam and others
January 06, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn the second programme in our series 'Comedy Writing Legends' Jan Etherington talks candidly about her huge sitcom hit Second Thoughts which ran for five series on ITV in the 90s. Second Thoughts starred the late Lynda Bellingham, James Bolam, Belinda Lang, Julia Sawalha and Mark Denham. Here Jan chats to Ashley about how she created the series with her husband and fellow writer Gavin Petrie. Future programmes in the Comedy Writing Legends series will meet the talent behind Porridge, O...
Corrie at 60: Early Years Trilogy - Meet Alan Rothwell, Patricia Shakesby and Kenneth Cope
January 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIn our final 'Corrie at 60' series, we meet 3 of the very early stars of the Street. It's back to December 9th 1960 with Alan Rothwell who played David Barlow and Patricia Shakesby who played Susan Cunningham, Ken Barlow's first girlfriend. Both have great stories from the first days of Coronation Street. Then we're meeting Kenneth Cope who played Minnie Caldwell's lodger Sunny Jim (Jed Stone) from 1961 onwards. All these actors did other things, so expect one or two tangents along the way. ...
Corrie at 60: Early Years Trilogy - Meet Alan Rothwell, Patricia Shakesby and Kenneth Cope
January 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIn our final 'Corrie at 60' series, we meet 3 of the very early stars of the Street. It's back to December 9th 1960 with Alan Rothwell who played David Barlow and Patricia Shakesby who played Susan Cunningham, Ken Barlow's first girlfriend. Both have great stories from the first days of Coronation Street. Then we're meeting Kenneth Cope who played Minnie Caldwell's lodger Sunny Jim (Jed Stone) from 1961 onwards. All these actors did other things, so expect one or two tangents along the way. ...
NEW YEAR SPECIAL - Meet Dave Dutton - the Man who's had 11 roles in Coronation Street over 35 Years
January 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBDave Dutton has been appearing in Coronation Street since 1985. He's had 11 roles over that time and been involved in some of the show's most interesting storylines. Here, Dave who has just published his autobiography 'The Thirty Bob Kid', speaks candidly about his relationship with Corrie as well as his starring role in 1980s comedy 'Watching', writing for Ken Dodd and The Two Ronnies - and becoming Rik Mayall's co-star. It's a fun, entertaining interview to kick off the New Year. Enjoy! ...
Corrie at 60 - Meet Dave Dutton - the Man who's had 11 roles in Coronation Street over 35 Years
January 01, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBDave Dutton has been appearing in Coronation Street since 1985. He's had 11 roles over that time and been involved in some of the show's most interesting storylines. Here, Dave who has just published his autobiography 'The Thirty Bob Kid', speaks candidly about his relationship with Corrie as well as his starring role in 1980s comedy 'Watching', writing for Ken Dodd and The Two Ronnies - and becoming Rik Mayall's co-star. It's a fun, entertaining interview to kick off the New Year. Enjoy! ...
NEW YEAR SPECIAL - 'Little Remembers Large' Part 1 - Down Comedy Memory Lane with Syd
January 01, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBHe's one half of an enduring double act which made people laugh for decades. Here Syd Little speaks to Caroline Heywood about his partnership with the late, great Eddie Large who died from Covid-19 complications back in April. Over two parts, Syd takes their story from the early days doing the clubs through to their heady days of tv and variety stardom. Little Remembers Large begins an occasional series in which Caroline Heywood talks candidly and in depth with legendary British comedians. ...
Little Remembers Large Part 1 - Down Comedy Memory Lane with Syd
January 01, 2021 00:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBHe's one half of an enduring double act which made people laugh for decades. Here Syd Little speaks to Caroline Heywood about his partnership with the late, great Eddie Large who died from Covid-19 complications back in April. Over two parts, Syd takes their story from the early days doing the clubs through to their heady days of tv and variety stardom. Little Remembers Large begins an occasional series in which Caroline Heywood talks candidly and in depth with legendary British comedians. ...
CHRISTMAS ON DISTINCT NOSTALGIA - Corrie at 60: A dip into the archives as Ashley recalls meeting Betty Driver and Jean Alexander
December 28, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBChristmas continues on Distinct Nostalgia as we return to our Corrie at 60 specials. This time Ashley has been dipping into his own archives for some anecdotes from Betty Driver and Jean Alexander. He chatted to Betty in her dressing room at Granada about 11 years ago and to Jean at her home in Southport about 8 years ago. Enjoy! And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's 60th birthday month. Stay tuned! And remember to look through our ar...
Corrie at 60: A dip into the archives as Ashley recalls meeting Betty Driver and Jean Alexander
December 28, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWe return to our Corrie at 60 specials. This time Ashley has been dipping into his own archives for some anecdotes from Betty Driver and Jean Alexander. He chatted to Betty in her dressing room at Granada about 11 years ago and to Jean at her home in Southport about 8 years ago. Enjoy! And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's 60th birthday month. Stay tuned! And remember to look through our archives. Trawl through the player where you wi...
Corrie at 60: A dip into the archives as Ashley recalls meeting Betty Driver and Jean Alexander
December 28, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWe return to our Corrie at 60 specials. This time Ashley has been dipping into his own archives for some anecdotes from Betty Driver and Jean Alexander. He chatted to Betty in her dressing room at Granada about 11 years ago and to Jean at her home in Southport about 8 years ago. Enjoy! And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's 60th birthday month. Stay tuned! And remember to look through our archives. Trawl through the player where you wi...
CHRISTMAS COMEDY SHOWCASE - Meet Florrie and Dotty by Janice Fryett
December 27, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWe've a special Christmas treat for you now as we showcase some new northern comedy. Written by Janice Fryett we have the pleasure in introducing you to Florrie and Dotty. Listen here to 5 sitcom shorts and become embroiled in the world of these two northern 21st Century gossips. Meet Florrie and Dotty Florrie & Dotty are two ladies in their sixties who blend past and present with their unique sense of humour and way with words. They love a cuppa (and something stronger), a nice sweet ...
NEW COMEDY SHOWCASE - Meet Florrie and Dotty by Janice Fryett
December 27, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWe've a special treat for you now as we showcase some new northern comedy. Written by Janice Fryett we have the pleasure in introducing you to Florrie and Dotty. Listen here to 5 sitcom shorts and become embroiled in the world of these two northern 21st Century gossips. Meet Florrie and Dotty Florrie & Dotty are two ladies in their sixties who blend past and present with their unique sense of humour and way with words. They love a cuppa (and something stronger), a nice sweet fancy and ...
NEW COMEDY SHOWCASE - Meet Florrie and Dotty by Janice Fryett
December 27, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWe've a special treat for you now as we showcase some new northern comedy. Written by Janice Fryett we have the pleasure in introducing you to Florrie and Dotty. Listen here to 5 sitcom shorts and become embroiled in the world of these two northern 21st Century gossips. Meet Florrie and Dotty Florrie & Dotty are two ladies in their sixties who blend past and present with their unique sense of humour and way with words. They love a cuppa (and something stronger), a nice sweet fancy and ...
NEW SERIES - 'Comedy Writing Legends' - Ep1 PART TWO - Marks and Gran - from Rik Mayall & The New Statesman to Goodnight Sweetheart
December 27, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBCOMEDY WRITING LEGENDS - MARKS AND GRAN - EPISODE 1 PART TWO We kick off our Comedy Writing Legends series with two programmes celebrating the work of Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The pair started working together from a very young age and have had decades of success penning some classic British shows including Birds of a Feather, Shine on Harvey Moon and Roll Over Beethoven. Here in Part 2 they tell Distinct Nostalgia about working with Rik Mayall and creating 'The New Statesman' a...
NEW SERIES - 'Comedy Writing Legends' - Ep1 PART TWO - Marks and Gran - from Rik Mayall & The New Statesman to Goodnight Sweetheart
December 27, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBCOMEDY WRITING LEGENDS - MARKS AND GRAN - EPISODE 1 PART TWO We kick off our Comedy Writing Legends series with two programmes celebrating the work of Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The pair started working together from a very young age and have had decades of success penning some classic British shows including Birds of a Feather, Shine on Harvey Moon and Roll Over Beethoven. Here in Part 2 they tell Distinct Nostalgia about working with Rik Mayall and creating 'The New Statesman' a...
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (NEW SERIES) 'Comedy Writing Legends' - Ep1 PART TWO - Marks and Gran - from Rik Mayall & The New Statesman to Goodnight Sweetheart
December 27, 2020 00:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBCOMEDY WRITING LEGENDS - MARKS AND GRAN - EPISODE 1 PART TWO We kick off our Comedy Writing Legends series with two programmes celebrating the work of Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The pair started working together from a very young age and have had decades of success penning some classic British shows including Birds of a Feather, Shine on Harvey Moon and Roll Over Beethoven. Here in Part 2 they tell Distinct Nostalgia about working with Rik Mayall and creating 'The New Statesman' a...
NEW DRAMA - 'Missing You' starring June Brown MBE and Sam Barnard
December 26, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBDistinct Drama presents... MISSING YOU by Richard Vergette Starring June Brown MBE and Sam Barnard Produced by Ashley Byrne, Iain Mackness and James Brown An MIM Production for Distinct Nostalgia - More than a Podcast! This 30 minute drama kicks off ‘Generation Games’, a new series of occasional monologues and duologues exploring relationships, friendships and connections across the generational divide. June plays Margey, who against advice, refused to give her son up for adoption when sh...
CHRISTMAS DRAMA - 'Missing You' starring June Brown MBE and Sam Barnard
December 26, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBDistinct Drama presents... MISSING YOU by Richard Vergette Starring June Brown MBE and Sam Barnard Produced by Ashley Byrne, Iain Mackness and James Brown An MIM Production for Distinct Nostalgia - More than a Podcast! This 30 minute drama kicks off ‘Generation Games’, a new series of occasional monologues and duologues exploring relationships, friendships and connections across the generational divide. June plays Margey, who against advice, refused to give her son up for adoption when sh...