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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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...
NEW SERIES - 'Comedy Writing Legends' Ep1 PART ONE - Marks and Gran - From Shine on Harvey Moon to Birds of a Feather
December 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBCOMEDY WRITING LEGENDS - MARKS AND GRAN - EPISODE 1 PART ONE 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 sitcoms - from Birds of a Feather to Goodnight Sweetheart via The New Statesman. In this first part of their chat with Ashley they talk about their very early years and how the hit comedy drama ...
Christmas Specials - Comedy Writing Legends Prog 1 Part One - Marks and Gran - From Shine on Harvey Moon to Birds of a Feather
December 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBWe 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 sitcoms - from Birds of a Feather to Goodnight Sweetheart via The New Statesman. In this first part of their chat with Ashley they talk about their very early years and how the hit comedy drama Shine on Harvey Moon helped to spawn their most enduring succe...
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (NEW SERIES) - 'Comedy Writing Legends' Ep1 PART ONE - Marks and Gran - From Shine on Harvey Moon to Birds of a Feather
December 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBCOMEDY WRITING LEGENDS - MARKS AND GRAN - EPISODE 1 PART ONE 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 sitcoms - from Birds of a Feather to Goodnight Sweetheart via The New Statesman. In this first part of their chat with Ashley they talk about their very early years and how the hit comedy drama ...
CHRISTMAS ON DISTINCT NOSTALGIA: Comedy Writing Legends series begins with Birds of a Feather creators Marks and Gran - Listen to Trail Here
December 23, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 923 KBThis Christmas sees the start of an occasional series celebrating Britain's 'Comedy Writing Legends'. In the first programme, Ashley chats to Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran about their long career which has seen them create among other - Shine on Harvey Moon, Birds of a Feather, The New Statesman and Goodnight Sweetheart. Listen to the trail here. Other Christmas Specials on Distinct Nostalgia include more shows marking Corrie at 60, the legendary June Brown in a special drama called 'Miss...
CHRISTMAS ON DISTINCT NOSTALGIA: Comedy Writing Legends series begins with Birds of a Feather creators Marks and Gran - Listen to Trail Here
December 23, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 923 KBThis Christmas sees the start of an occasional series celebrating Britain's 'Comedy Writing Legends'. In the first programme, Ashley chats to Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran about their long career which has seen them create among other - Shine on Harvey Moon, Birds of a Feather, The New Statesman and Goodnight Sweetheart. Listen to the trail here. Other Christmas Specials on Distinct Nostalgia include more shows marking Corrie at 60, the legendary June Brown in a special drama called 'Miss...
CHRISTMAS ON DISTINCT NOSTALGIA: June Brown to star in Christmas Drama about separation during the Pandemic - Listen to Trail Here
December 23, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 839 KBActing legend June Brown may have given up her role as Dot in EastEnders but the 93 year old is far from retiring. This Christmas she plays the mother of a son with Down's syndrome who is separated from him because of the Pandemic. It’s June’s first role since quitting the BBC’s long running hit soap and explores a relationship strained by the isolation felt by many during the Covid 19 crisis. ‘Missing You’ was commissioned by production company MIM for Distinct Nostalgia, the very same ...
CHRISTMAS ON DISTINCT NOSTALGIA: June Brown to star in Christmas Drama about separation during the Pandemic - Listen to Trail Here
December 23, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 839 KBActing legend June Brown may have given up her role as Dot in EastEnders but the 93 year old is far from retiring. This Christmas she plays the mother of a son with Down's syndrome who is separated from him because of the Pandemic. It’s June’s first role since quitting the BBC’s long running hit soap and explores a relationship strained by the isolation felt by many during the Covid 19 crisis. ‘Missing You’ was commissioned by production company MIM for Distinct Nostalgia, the very same ...
Corrie at 60: Chris Bisson remembers landing the role of Vikram in the 90s
December 20, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBHe's now very much part of Emmerdale but years before he landed his role in the Yorkshire soap, Chris Bisson played Vikram in Coronation Street. He's been giving a short interview to Distinct Nostalgia as part our chats with past cast members to mark the Street's 60th birthday month. You can also hear Chris, at length, discussing is hilarious role in the hit Brit Flick East is East by scrolling through the Distinct Nostalgia player or wherever you get your podcasts. And don't forget Disti...
Corrie at 60: National treasure Amanda Barrie talks Corrie and the Carry Ons
December 17, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBShe was in Coronation Street on and off for several decades, playing Alma who eventually married Mike Baldwin. Here national treasure Amanda Barrie remembers her days on the cobbles with some great stories about some of the grand dames of the show - Doris Speed, Pat Phoenix, Lynne Perrie and Eileen Derbyshire. She also chats to Ashley about the Carry Ons and one or two other things as well. And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's 60th b...
Corrie at 60: Bruce Jones on playing Les and the chaos the Battersbys caused over the years
December 15, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBBruce Jones played Les Battersby for just over 10 years. He and his family caused something of a revolution in the Street. They'd never seen anything like it! Les annoyed the fictional residents of Weatherfield and fans alike when he first moved in but over time Les, Janice, Leanne and Toyah won the affection of Corrie viewers. Here Bruce remembers the early years and some of the contrasting funny and very serious storylines - from winding up Ken to Les's suicide attempt. And don't forget ...
Corrie at 60: Bruce Jones on playing Les and the chaos the Battersbys caused over the years
December 15, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBBruce Jones played Les Battersby for just over 10 years. He and his family caused something of a revolution in the Street. They'd never seen anything like it! Les annoyed the fictional residents of Weatherfield and fans alike when he first moved in but over time Les, Janice, Leanne and Toyah won the affection of Corrie viewers. Here Bruce remembers the early years and some of the contrasting funny and very serious storylines - from winding up Ken to Les's suicide attempt. And don't forget ...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Super Fan Final - Corriepedia V Conversation Street
December 11, 2020 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBSo we've reached the big final. Test your own Corrie knowledge as Dave from Glasgow representing Corriepedia and Michael from Southampton representing Conversation Street battle it out for the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Superfan title and the coveted Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month mug. Michael scored 32.5 points on Pat Phelan in the first round while Dave got 34 points on Ken Barlow. Now they must test their general Corrie knowledge going back 60 years. Listen Now and...
Paying Tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor - EastEnders' and Peggy's Theme Composer Simon May
December 11, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBSimon May composed the EastEnders theme tune as well as Julia's Theme and Peggy's Theme which was used when Barbara Windsor's character left Albert Square. Here he pays tribute to Dame Barbara who has died at the age of 83 after a long battle with dementia. Support the show
Paying Tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor - EastEnders' and Peggy's Theme Composer Simon May
December 11, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBSimon May composed the EastEnders theme tune as well as Julia's Theme and Peggy's Theme which was used when Barbara Windsor's character left Albert Square. Here he pays tribute to Dame Barbara who has died at the age of 83 after a long battle with dementia. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/distinctnostalgia)
Paying Tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor - Carry On, Bond and Hammer horror Star Valerie Leon
December 11, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MBBond girl, Carry On and Hammer horror star Valerie Leon worked with Barbara Windsor on several Carry On films including Carry On Girls and Carry On Camping. Here she pays tribute to Babs who has sadly died at the age of 83 after a long battle with dementia. Support the show
Paying Tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor - Carry On, Bond and Hammer horror Star Valerie Leon
December 11, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MBBond girl, Carry On and Hammer horror star Valerie Leon worked with Barbara Windsor on several Carry On films including Carry On Girls and Carry On Camping. Here she pays tribute to Babs who has sadly died at the age of 83 after a long battle with dementia. Support the show
From Carry On to EastEnders and much more - Andrew Lynford pays tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor
December 11, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBFormer EastEnders actor Andrew Lynford (who played Simon In the Late 90s) delivers a special tribute to Barbara who has sadly passed away at the age of 83 after a battle with dementia. Support the show
From Carry On to EastEnders and much more - Andrew Lynford pays tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor
December 11, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBFormer EastEnders actor Andrew Lynford (who played Simon In the Late 90s) delivers a special tribute to Barbara who has sadly passed away at the age of 83 after a battle with dementia. Support the show
Corrie at 60: Happy Birthday Coronation Street! Now, Always and Forever - reflections from Julie Hesmondhalgh
December 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBShe played Hayley Cropper for 16 years and being in Corrie changed her life in lots of different ways. Here, on Corrie's special day, Julie Hesmondhalgh reflects on what Coronation Street means to her - from watching it as a little girl in the 70s, landing a role in the world's longest running drama serial, playing one of the show's most iconic characters - and even finding love on the cobbles (in both fact and fiction). An extra special interview on an extra special day. And don't forget...
Corrie at 60: Happy Birthday Coronation Street! Now, Always and Forever - reflections from Julie Hesmondhalgh
December 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBShe played Hayley Cropper for 16 years and being in Corrie changed her life in lots of different ways. Here, on Corrie's special day, Julie Hesmondhalgh reflects on what Coronation Street means to her - from watching it as a little girl in the 70s, landing a role in the world's longest running drama serial, playing one of the show's most iconic characters - and even finding love on the cobbles (in both fact and fiction). An extra special interview on an extra special day. And don't forget...
Corrie at 60: Happy Birthday Coronation Street from Tina Hobley who played Samantha Failsworth in the 90s
December 08, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBTina Hobley played the new barmaid in the Rovers in 1996 - taken on by Jack behind Vera's back! The Duckworths were looking to put their stamp on the pub and Samantha was part of the new look. Here nearly 25 years on Tina reminisces with Ashley about those heady days when she found herself in Britain's most popular TV show. Happy Birthday Corrie! And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's 60th birthday week and month. Stay tuned! And rememb...
Corrie at 60: Happy Birthday Coronation Street from Wendy 'flamin' Crozier - Roberta Kerr on playing Ken's famous mistress
December 08, 2020 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBShe became the character fans of Ken and Deirdre loved to hate. Wendy 'flamin' Crozier came into Ken's life in the late 80s when he was editing the Weatherfield Recorder. Roberta Kerr brought her to life and has been telling Ashley about how the character was created and evolved - from meeting Ken when she worked at the local council to secret meetings and visits to 'the Wendy house', leaving Weatherfield and turning up like a bad penny to Deirdre's disgust many years later. Enjoy this spec...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Super Fan Special - Round 1 Coronation St Blog (questions on Bet Lynch)
December 07, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBOver four programmes, different superfans are put to the test on their knowledge of their chosen specialist subject. In this first round, fourth contestant Stevie from London is representing the Coronation Street Blog. Stevie has chosen Bet Lynch as his specialist subject. How well will he do? 30 questions - and a special gamble question from a Corrie star at the end. Stevie needs to score as high as possible to make it to the final in which two contestants will battle it out for the Distin...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Super Fan Special - Round 1 Conversation Street (questions on Pat Phelan)
December 06, 2020 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBOver four programmes, different superfans are put to the test on their knowledge of their chosen specialist subject. In this first round, third contestant Michael from Southampton is representing Conversation Street. Michael has chosen Pat Phelan as his specialist subject. How well will he do? 30 questions - and a special gamble question from a Corrie star at the end. Michael needs to score as high as possible to make it to the final in which two contestants will battle it out for the Disti...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Super Fan Special - Round 1 Corriepedia (questions on Ken Barlow)
December 05, 2020 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBOver four programmes, different superfans are put to the test on their knowledge of their chosen specialist subject. In this first round, second contestant David from Glasgow is representing Corriepedia. David has chosen Ken Barlow as his specialist subject. How well will he do? 30 questions - and a special gamble question from a Corrie star at the end. David needs to score as high as possible to make it to the final in which two contestants will battle it out for the Distinct Nostalgia Mi...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Super Fan Special - Round 1 Corrie Cast Cards (questions on David Platt)
December 04, 2020 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBOver the next four programmes, different superfans will be put to the test on their knowledge of their chosen specialist subject. In this first round, it's Craig from Glasgow, representing Corrie Cast Cards. Craig has chosen David Platt as his specialist subject. How well will he do? 30 questions - and a special gamble question from a Corrie star at the end. Craig needs to score as high as possible to make it to the final in which two contestants will battle it out for the Distinct Nostalgi...
Corrie at 60: 'Happy Birthday Coronation Street' Programmes from Distinct Nostalgia - Preview!
December 03, 2020 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBHappy Birthday Coronation Street! As huge fans of the world's longest running drama serial we're pushing the boat out with even more Street nostalgia than usual at Distinct this December, starting with a plethora of great interviews, reunions, archive and anecdotes in Corrie's big birthday week. We're even putting Super Fans to the test with a special Corrie version of our Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz. LISTEN NOW TO A PREVIEW OF JUST SOME OF THE THINGS IN STORE TO MARK CORONATI...
Great British Film: The East is East at 21 Interviews. No.3 - Chris Bisson who played Saleem Khan
November 28, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWe continue celebrating 21 years since the brilliant and ground breaking East is East burst into our cinemas. The classic BAFTA Award Winning Brit Flick was an hilarious movie with serious undertones - tackling both racism and domestic violence. Here Chris Bisson who now stars as Jai in Emmerdale, talks about playing Saleem Khan who had one of the funniest storylines and scenes in the film. Distinct Nostalgia is a big champion of British film and you can hear other interviews on Distinct N...
Great British Film: The East is East at 21 Interviews. No.2 - Lesley Nicol who played Auntie Annie
November 25, 2020 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWe're continuing celebrating 21 years since the brilliant and ground breaking East is East burst into our cinemas. The classic BAFTA Award Winning Brit Flick was an hilarious movie with serious undertones - tackling both racism and domestic violence. Here Lesley Nicol talks about playing Auntie Annie, Ella Khan's best friend who helps to bring some great comedy to the film which is set in 1970s Salford. This interview will be followed by a third chat with Chris Bisson who played Ella's son S...
Great British Film: The East is East at 21 Interviews. No.1 - Linda Bassett who played Ella Khan
November 22, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWe're celebrating 21 years since the brilliant and ground breaking East is East burst into our cinemas. The classic BAFTA Award Winning Brit Flick was an hilarious movie with serious undertones - tackling both racism and domestic violence. Here the film's female lead Linda Bassett (Ella Khan) talks about the inspiration for the movie and the challenges the cast and crew faced in bringing Ayub Khan Din's original play (produced by Tamasha Theatre Company at the Royal Court) to the big screen....
Great British Film: The East is East at 21 Interviews. No.1 - Linda Bassett who played Ella Khan
November 22, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWe're celebrating 21 years since the brilliant and ground breaking East is East burst into our cinemas. The classic BAFTA Award Winning Brit Flick was an hilarious movie with serious undertones - tackling both racism and domestic violence. Here the film's female lead Linda Bassett (Ella Khan) talks about the inspiration for the movie and the challenges the cast and crew faced in bringing Ayub Khan Din's original play (produced by Tamasha Theatre Company at the Royal Court) to the big screen....
Corrie at 60: Street Secrets of the 70s with Corrie's first hunk Chris Quinten
November 19, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBHe back flipped his way into Weatherfield at the height of the disco days in December 1978. And he - and Coronation Street, would never be the same again. Chris Quinten was just 21 and here he was suddenly catapulted into the world's longest running drama serial - and Britain's biggest TV show! In this specially extended exclusive interview Chris gives us an insight into the magical world of Coronation Street in the 1970s. He was Corrie's first real male sex symbol. But what was it really li...
Corrie at 60: Street Secrets of the 70s with Corrie's first hunk Chris Quinten
November 19, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBHe back flipped his way into Weatherfield at the height of the disco days in December 1978. And he - and Coronation Street, would never be the same again. Chris Quinten was just 21 and here he was suddenly catapulted into the world's longest running drama serial - and Britain's biggest TV show! In this specially extended exclusive interview Chris gives us an insight into the magical world of Coronation Street in the 1970s. He was Corrie's first real male sex symbol. But what was it really li...
Corrie at 60: Factory capers with Kelly Crabtree: Tupele Dorgu remembers her Street Years
November 13, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBTupele Dorgu played Kelly Crabtree, one of the factory girls in the mid 2000s. She was a fun Corrie character from start to finish and had her fair share of scrapes in the show - most of them with hilarious consequences! She was loud both in voice and clothes and could always be assured to brighten up even the most serious of storylines. Tupele has happy memories of her time on the street. The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. DN is an MIM Production...
Corrie at 60: Factory capers with Kelly Crabtree: Tupele Dorgu remembers her Street Years
November 13, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBTupele Dorgu played Kelly Crabtree, one of the factory girls in the mid 2000s. She was a fun Corrie character from start to finish and had her fair share of scrapes in the show - most of them with hilarious consequences! She was loud both in voice and clothes and could always be assured to brighten up even the most serious of storylines. Tupele has happy memories of her time on the street. The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. DN is an MIM Production...
Great British Sitcom: How Butterflies became an instant hit - In Conversation with Wendy Craig
November 11, 2020 23:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBButterflies was one of the surprise success stories of 1978 for BBC2. Tucked away on the minority channel, it wasn't really expected to do so well but within days of its first airing, it was recording great figures and rave reviews in the press. It helped to make household names of Wendy Craig, Geoffrey Palmer and Nicholas Lyndhurst. Written by legendary writer Carla Lane it told the story of Ria, a bored middle class 70s housewife desperate for some excitement in her life. In an interview ...
Great British Sitcom: How Butterflies became an instant hit - In Conversation with Wendy Craig
November 11, 2020 23:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBButterflies was one of the surprise success stories of 1978 for BBC2. Tucked away on the minority channel, it wasn't really expected to do so well but within days of its first airing, it was recording great figures and rave reviews in the press. It helped to make household names of Wendy Craig, Geoffrey Palmer and Nicholas Lyndhurst. Written by legendary writer Carla Lane it told the story of Ria, a bored middle class 70s housewife desperate for some excitement in her life. In an interview ...
Corrie at 60: Spider's Back! Martin Hancock on playing one of the Street's quirkiest characters
November 07, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBMartin Hancock became one of the Street's most iconic characters of the 1990s. He played Spider, the eco-warrior nephew of Corrie stalwart Emily (played by Eileen Derbyshire). Here he reveals what it's really like to work with one of the show's most private stars - Eileen is often referred to as the Greta Garbo of British TV and rarely if ever gives interviews. In a light hearted interview, Martin talks candidly to Ashley about his spell in the world's longest running TV drama serial. The D...
Corrie at 60: Spider's Back! Martin Hancock on playing one of the Street's quirkiest characters
November 07, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBMartin Hancock became one of the Street's most iconic characters of the 1990s. He played Spider, the eco-warrior nephew of Corrie stalwart Emily (played by Eileen Derbyshire). Here he reveals what it's really like to work with one of the show's most private stars - Eileen is often referred to as the Greta Garbo of British TV and rarely if ever gives interviews. In a light hearted interview, Martin talks candidly to Ashley about his spell in the world's longest running TV drama serial. The D...
Back to Beckindale: Emmerdale original star Freddy Pyne on playing Matt Skilbeck
November 04, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBFrederick Pyne was there right at the beginning on October 13th 1972 when Yorkshire Television gave birth to a brand new daytime serial called Emmerdale Farm. He would play Matt Skilbeck for 17 years and his onscreen marriage to Dolly (Jean Rogers) would become one of the most celebrated in British soap. Here Freddy talks to Ashley about the roots of Emmerdale, clinching the role, learning to be a farmer, working with greats like Sheila Mercier, Frazer Hines, Arthur Pentelow, Ronald Magill...
Back to Beckindale: Emmerdale original star Freddy Pyne on playing Matt Skilbeck
November 04, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBFrederick Pyne was there right at the beginning on October 13th 1972 when Yorkshire Television gave birth to a brand new daytime serial called Emmerdale Farm. He would play Matt Skilbeck for 17 years and his onscreen marriage to Dolly (Jean Rogers) would become one of the most celebrated in British soap. Here Freddy talks to Ashley about the roots of Emmerdale, clinching the role, learning to be a farmer, working with greats like Sheila Mercier, Frazer Hines, Arthur Pentelow, Ronald Magill...
Happy Birthday Hollyoaks! - Original star Lisa Williamson on playing Dawn Cunningham
November 01, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIt's a quarter of a century since Hollyoaks began on Channel 4. And to mark its 25 years we're meeting some of the show's original stars. We've heard from Yasmin Bannerman who played Maddie Parker - and here we're re-releasing our interview with the lovely Lisa Williamson who played Hollyoaks original character Dawn Cunningham in the soap. Lisa was at Hollyoaks from 1995 to 1997 until her character was dramatically written out. She's been chatting to Ashley Byrne. Please note: There is a br...
Happy Birthday Hollyoaks! - Original star Lisa Williamson on playing Dawn Cunningham
November 01, 2020 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIt's a quarter of a century since Hollyoaks began on Channel 4. And to mark its 25 years we're meeting some of the show's original stars. We've heard from Yasmin Bannerman who played Maddie Parker - and here we're re-releasing our interview with the lovely Lisa Williamson who played Hollyoaks original character Dawn Cunningham in the soap. Lisa was at Hollyoaks from 1995 to 1997 until her character was dramatically written out. She's been chatting to Ashley Byrne. Please note: There is a br...
Happy Birthday Hollyoaks! - Original star Yasmin Bannerman on playing Maddie Parker
October 30, 2020 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBYasmin Bannerman was one of the original cast of Hollyoaks when Phil Redmond's creation began in October 1995. Maddie Parker was only in the show occasionally at first but she quickly became one of the main characters. It was a heady and exciting time for all the young actors who were thrust together in Liverpool for this brand new teen soap. Yasmin was also one of the few black actors in soap in Britain in the 90s - and that brought her press flak and 'role model' responsibility. A quarter ...
Happy Birthday Hollyoaks! - Original star Yasmin Bannerman on playing Maddie Parker
October 30, 2020 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBYasmin Bannerman was one of the original cast of Hollyoaks when Phil Redmond's creation began in October 1995. Maddie Parker was only in the show occasionally at first but she quickly became one of the main characters. It was a heady and exciting time for all the young actors who were thrust together in Liverpool for this brand new teen soap. Yasmin was also one of the few black actors in soap in Britain in the 90s - and that brought her press flak and 'role model' responsibility. A quarter ...
Nostalgic for the 90s: Tim Vincent on Blue Peter, Emmerdale, Hollywood, his new comedy show - and Donald Trump!
October 28, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 85.3 MBHe was one of the most popular presenters of iconic kids magazine show Blue Peter. Tim Vincent became a household name in the 90s. Over the years he's impressed as a versatile host of shows as diverse as The Clothes Show, Who Wants to be a Millionaire in the States and Miss World. He's also an actor who had starring roles in Dangerfield, Emmerdale and Children's Ward. More recently Tim has gained a reputation as a popular interviewer of the stars stateside on 'Access Hollywood'. Now he's ab...
EastEnders at 35: Tanya's Back! Jo Joyner on her turbulent time in Albert Square
October 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBShe was Max Branning's long suffering wife. She loved him, he loved her but he just couldn't help himself cheating. Jo Joyner joined EastEnders in 2006 - and the chemistry between Jo and Jake as Max and Tanya was instantly electric. They quickly became one of the most popular couples in British soap and it felt like they and their kids had always been in Albert Square. Here Ashley Byrne is joined by our own Soapy Simon to take Jo through her turbulent times as Tanya. The Distinct Nostalgia...
EastEnders at 35: Tanya's Back! Jo Joyner on her turbulent time in Albert Square
October 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBShe was Max Branning's long suffering wife. She loved him, he loved her but he just couldn't help himself cheating. Jo Joyner joined EastEnders in 2006 - and the chemistry between Jo and Jake as Max and Tanya was instantly electric. They quickly became one of the most popular couples in British soap and it felt like they and their kids had always been in Albert Square. Here Ashley Byrne is joined by our own Soapy Simon to take Jo through her turbulent times as Tanya. The Distinct Nostalgia...
Great British Sitcom: 40 Years of Hi-De-Hi with Jeffrey Holland
October 20, 2020 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBHe’s starred in several great British sitcoms but playing Spike in Hi-De-Hi is his most famous part. Here Ashley Byrne talks about the birth of one of our best loved sitcoms with Jeffrey Holland. Jeffrey also chats about his connections to Are You Being Served, Dads Army and of course You Rang M’Lord and Oh Dr Beeching. Oh and also his one man play about comedy legend Stan Laurel. The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. S...