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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The 321 Story - Danny Rogers on his dad, Dusty Bin and that hand gesture!
May 28, 2020 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBYorkshire Television's '321' was one of the biggest shows of the 70s and 80s. It was essential Saturday night viewing for all the family but what was the story behind this monster success for the show and its host? Here Ted Rogers' son Danny brings us a tale of fame, tragedy..... and of course, Dusty Bin. He's been getting all game show retro with MIM's Ashley Byrne.... The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. From this week you can enjoy 3 NEW Distinct...
EastEnders at 35 - Colin and Barry and the first gay kiss in soap
May 26, 2020 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBGary Hailes played Barry Clark - one half of 'Colin and Barry', EastEnders' first gay couple. Here as part of our series of shows to celebrate EastEnders' 35 years, Gary reveals how he landed the role which saw him beaten up in real life. He talks about how that first on-screen gay kiss in soap caused a real furore, Barry's friendship with Dot, why the couple were eventually written out and what Gary makes of Barry's 80s hair cut and dress sense now. Gary Hailes is speaking to MIM's Ashley ...
EastEnders at 35 - Colin and Barry and the first gay kiss in soap
May 26, 2020 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBGary Hailes played Barry Clark - one half of 'Colin and Barry', EastEnders' first gay couple. Here as part of our series of shows to celebrate EastEnders' 35 years, Gary reveals how he landed the role which saw him beaten up in real life. He talks about how that first on-screen gay kiss in soap caused a real furore, Barry's friendship with Dot, why the couple were eventually written out and what Gary makes of Barry's 80s hair cut and dress sense now. Gary Hailes is speaking to MIM's Ashley ...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Series 2 Ep 2 (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
May 24, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this second programme in the second series of the show. Here contestant Arthur from Medway in Kent answers questions about Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. If Arthur scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 programmes across the month, he will take part in a play off around TV, film, radio and entertainment g...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Series 2 Ep 2 (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
May 24, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this second programme in the second series of the show. Here contestant Arthur from Medway in Kent answers questions about Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. If Arthur scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 programmes across the month, he will take part in a play off around TV, film, radio and entertainment g...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Series 2 Ep 2 (Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
May 24, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this second programme in the second series of the show. Here contestant Arthur from Medway in Kent answers questions about Hitckhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. If Arthur scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 programmes across the month, he will take part in a play off around TV, film, radio and entertainment g...
The Birds of a Feather ....In Lockdown!
May 21, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIt's 31 years since Birds of a Feather burst on to TV screens in the UK. Three decades on - and following a stage show and tv revival, the antics of Sharon, Tracey and Dorian are still hugely popular with new generations finding the trio for the first time. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with two of them (Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson) .....in lockdown. The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. From next week you can enjoy 3 NEW Distinct Nostalgia ...
Great British Sitcom - The Birds of a Feather ....In Lockdown!
May 21, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIt's 31 years since Birds of a Feather burst on to TV screens in the UK. Three decades on - and following a stage show and tv revival, the antics of Sharon, Tracey and Dorian are still hugely popular with new generations finding the trio for the first time. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with two of them (Lesley Joseph and Linda Robson) .....in lockdown. The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. From next week you can enjoy 3 NEW Distinct Nostalgia ...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Series 2 Ep1 (I'm Alan Partridge)
May 17, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this first programme in the second series of the show. Here contestant Mike from Sheffield in South Yorkshire answers questions about the BBC comedy 'I'm Alan Partridge'. If Mike scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 programmes across the month, he will take part in a play off around TV, film, radio and ent...
A Date with Eurovision Royalty: Dana Celebrates 50 Years
May 13, 2020 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThere might not be a Eurovision Song Contest this year due to Covid-19 but it doesn't stop us remembering one of the big moments in the show's history. It's 50 years this year since a 17 year old girl from Derry won Eurovision for Ireland. Dana's win with 'All Kinds of Everything' became a huge hit and brought a temporary peace to Northern Ireland which at the time was in the grip of sectarian troubles. MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with the iconic Irish singer during lockdown. With thanks...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Series 1, FINAL
May 10, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Now, we've reached the Series 1 final. Andy Hoyle is your host as Andrew White from Doncaster in South Yorkshire v Andy Hill from Manchester. In Round 1, Andy Hill answered questions on Rising Damp. Andrew White chose Bewitched. So how will they do with 20 questions each on tv, film, radio and entertainment general knowledge? The winner is crowned 'The Dist...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Series 1, FINAL
May 10, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Now, we've reached the Series 1 final. Andy Hoyle is your host as Andrew White from Doncaster in South Yorkshire v Andy Hill from Manchester. In Round 1, Andy Hill answered questions on Rising Damp. Andrew White chose Bewitched. So how will they do with 20 questions each on tv, film, radio and entertainment general knowledge? The winner is crowned 'The Dist...
Musical Masterpiece - Mark Lester on Oliver!
May 07, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode of Distinct Nostalgia, we remember one of the most successful British musical films of all time. Winner of 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture, the film version of Lionel Bart's hit musical Oliver! catapulted two young child actors to global stardom. The highly talented Jack Wild played the Artful Dodger with Mark Lester as Oliver. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne sits down with Mark at his home in Gloucestershire for the full story behind this musical masterpiece. Oliver was ...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Series 1 Ep 4 (Bewitched)
May 03, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.77 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host and in this fourth programme, contestant Andrew White from Doncaster in South Yorkshire answers questions about the legendary US 60s/70s comedy fantasy series Bewitched. If Andrew scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the first 4 programmes, he will take part in a play off around TV, film and radio General Knowledge...
Back to The Waltons - An Exclusive chat with John-Boy
April 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBThe Waltons was one of the biggest TV shows of the 1970s. A massive hit within its first year, it is still popular all over the world. Written and created by Earl Hamner, The Waltons told the story of a family living between the wars in the America of the 1930s and ran from 1972 to 1981. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne chats at length to the show's heart-throb and biggest star, Richard Thomas who played John-Boy Walton. Note: This programme was recorded before the current coronavirus crisis. The ...
Back to The Waltons - An Exclusive chat with John-Boy
April 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBThe Waltons was one of the biggest TV shows of the 1970s. A massive hit within its first year, it is still popular all over the world. Written and created by Earl Hamner, The Waltons told the story of a family living between the wars in the America of the 1930s and ran from 1972 to 1981. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne chats at length to the show's heart-throb and biggest star, Richard Thomas who played John-Boy Walton. Note: This programme was recorded before the current coronavirus crisis. The ...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Series 1 Ep3 (Scooby-Doo)
April 26, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host and in this third programme, contestant Mark from London answers questions about the legendary US cartoon Scooby Doo. If Mark scores well and ends up in the top two after four weeks, he will take part in a play off around TV, film and radio General Knowledge. The winner is crowned Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month and bags a Disti...
The Great Gentle Touch Reunion
April 22, 2020 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB40 years ago this year a new detective series with a difference began on ITV. For the first time it had a woman in the lead role. The Gentle Touch starred Jill Gascoine as Maggie Forbes with a plethora of men under her command. Among her co-stars were Paul Moriarty who played Detective Sergeant Jake Barrett and Bernard Holley as Detective Inspector Mike Turnbull. One of the writers was Peter J Hammond. Here MIM’s Ashley Byrne catches up with them for a special Gentle Touch Reunion. NOTE: ...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Series 1 Ep2 (Fawlty Towers)
April 19, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 6.99 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host and in this second programme, contestant Gina Perry answers questions about the 1970's hit comedy series Fawlty Towers. If Gina scores well and ends up in the top two after four weeks, she will take part in a play off around TV, film and radio General Knowledge. The winner is crowned Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month and bags a Di...
The Legend of Lassie
April 15, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBChildren's favourite Lassie has been with us in one way or another for more than 60 years. It's been shown in just about every country in the world and now most people refer to a Collie dog as a 'Lassie'. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne turns the clock back to the late 50s as he meets Jon Provost who played Timmy, Lassie's friend in the CBS TV series from 1957 to 1964. NOTE: This interview was conducted before the current self isolating and social distancing rules were put in place. Distinct Nos...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Programme 1
April 11, 2020 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host and in this first programme, contestant Andy Hill answers questions about the 1970's hit comedy series Rising Damp. If Andy scores well and ends up in the top two after four weeks, he'll take part in a play off around TV, film and radio General Knowledge. The winner is crowned Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month and bags a Distinct ...
Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz - Series 1 Ep 1 (Rising Damp)
April 11, 2020 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBEvery week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host and in this first programme, contestant Andy Hill answers questions about the 1970's hit comedy series Rising Damp. If Andy scores well and ends up in the top two after four weeks, he'll take part in a play off around TV, film and radio General Knowledge. The winner is crowned Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month and bags a Distinct ...
Back to Hartley: The Juliet Bravo Reunion
April 08, 2020 23:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBA bumper Distinct Nostalgia episode reuniting the two big stars of the ground breaking 1980s TV series Juliet Bravo. Stephanie Turner was Inspector Jean Darblay while Anna Carteret later replaced her as Inspector Kate Longton. It was the first procedural police TV series with a woman in the lead role and at its height was watched by 16 million viewers. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne stages a reunion of the two actors who haven't met for years. NOTE: This interview was conducted before the current...
Back to Hartley: The Juliet Bravo Reunion
April 08, 2020 23:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBA bumper Distinct Nostalgia episode reuniting the two big stars of the ground breaking 1980s TV series Juliet Bravo. Stephanie Turner was Inspector Jean Darblay while Anna Carteret later replaced her as Inspector Kate Longton. It was the first procedural police TV series with a woman in the lead role and at its height was watched by 16 million viewers. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne stages a reunion of the two actors who haven't met for years. NOTE: This interview was conducted before the current...
Hong Kong Phooey - Meet Rosemary The Telephone Operator
April 02, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBKathy Gori is a prolific voice over actor who has played some of the classic cartoon characters of all time but her most famous creation was Rosemary the Telephone Operator in the hit 1970s series Hong Kong Phooey. Started in 1974, it only ran for a short time but was repeated over and over again and became a staple diet for kids throughout the 70s and 80s. Produced by Hanna-Barbera it centred around Penry, the mild mannered janitor. Here Kathy tells MIM's Ashley Byrne how she found herself ...
Hong Kong Phooey - Meet Rosemary The Telephone Operator
April 02, 2020 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBKathy Gori is a prolific voice over actor who has played some of the classic cartoon characters of all time but her most famous creation was Rosemary the Telephone Operator in the hit 1970s series Hong Kong Phooey. Started in 1974, it only ran for a short time but was repeated over and over again and became a staple diet for kids throughout the 70s and 80s. Produced by Hanna-Barbera it centred around Penry, the mild mannered janitor. Here Kathy tells MIM's Ashley Byrne how she found herself ...
A Brief Encounter with Margaret Barton
March 25, 2020 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBBrief Encounter is one of the world's most iconic films. The love story written by Noel Coward was turned into a movie by David Lean in 1945. Here the only surviving member of the original cast Margaret Barton now 93, talks to MIM's Ashley Byrne about her role in the classic movie. Brief Encounter is popular the world over and across all ages groups. Starring Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson, the famous scenes were filmed at Carnforth Railway Station in Lancashire, England. Enjoy! Note:...
A Brief Encounter with Margaret Barton
March 25, 2020 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBBrief Encounter is one of the world's most iconic films. The love story written by Noel Coward was turned into a movie by David Lean in 1945. Here the only surviving member of the original cast Margaret Barton now 93, talks to MIM's Ashley Byrne about her role in the classic movie. Brief Encounter is popular the world over and across all ages groups. Starring Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson, the famous scenes were filmed at Carnforth Railway Station in Lancashire, England. Enjoy! Note:...
Remembering The Krypton Factor with Gordon Burns
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn 1977, Granada Television launched a rather challenging game show for the ITV Network. The Krypton Factor was presented by Gordon Burns and lasted nearly 20 years. At one point it was labelled 'TV's toughest'. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with Gordon in an encounter explaining the thinking behind this rather complex show which mesmerised millions across all ages. Enjoy! Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv Twitter @mimproductions @Distinct_byM...
Remembering The Krypton Factor with Gordon Burns
March 19, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn 1977, Granada Television launched a rather challenging game show for the ITV Network. The Krypton Factor was presented by Gordon Burns and lasted nearly 20 years. At one point it was labelled 'TV's toughest'. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with Gordon in an encounter explaining the thinking behind this rather complex show which mesmerised millions across all ages. Enjoy! Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv Twitter @mimproductions @Distinct_byM...
Going for Gold memories with quiz show king Henry Kelly
March 12, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWe go all quiz show retro as we remember one of the delights of UK daytime TV from the 80s and 90s. Going for Gold - complete with its iconic theme tune, intriguing rounds and rich mix of contestants from all over Europe - made it a huge hit with people of all ages. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with the man who was there from the beginning, the one and only Going for Gold host Henry Kelly. Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv Twitter @mimproductio...
Going for Gold memories with quiz show king Henry Kelly
March 12, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWe go all quiz show retro as we remember one of the delights of UK daytime TV from the 80s and 90s. Going for Gold - complete with its iconic theme tune, intriguing rounds and rich mix of contestants from all over Europe - made it a huge hit with people of all ages. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with the man who was there from the beginning, the one and only Going for Gold host Henry Kelly. Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv Twitter @mimproductio...
How The Muppet Show was Born in Britain
March 05, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Muppet Show burst onto British TV screens in 1976. The mastermind of US puppeteer, animator & actor Jim Henson, it was actually made a reality with the support of UK media mogul Lew Grade and ATV based in Birmingham & Elstree. It was an instant hit and Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the anarchic characters would go on to be shown in 100 different countries. Here MIM's Here Ashley Byrne assembles Gonzo (David Goelz) with Louise Gold (Annie Sue Pig) and Muppet writer Joe Bailey... Dis...
How The Muppet Show was Born in Britain
March 05, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBThe Muppet Show burst onto British TV screens in 1976. The mastermind of US puppeteer, animator & actor Jim Henson, it was actually made a reality with the support of UK media mogul Lew Grade and ATV based in Birmingham & Elstree. It was an instant hit and Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the anarchic characters would go on to be shown in 100 different countries. Here MIM's Here Ashley Byrne assembles Gonzo (David Goelz) with Louise Gold (Annie Sue Pig) and Muppet writer Joe Bailey... Dis...
EastEnders at 35: Could Kelvin Return?
February 27, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBTo mark EastEnders' 35th birthday, we go soap retro as we remember the very early years. Paul J Medford who played Kelvin Carpenter was one of the few black actors on TV at the time and here he talks candidly about what it was like to be a teenager working on such a hugely successful TV show. Kelvin was never killed off, so could he return to Albert Square one day? He speaks to MIM's Ashley Byrne and former EastEnders star Rani Singh. Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.m...
EastEnders at 35: Could Kelvin Return?
February 27, 2020 00:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBTo mark EastEnders' 35th birthday, we go soap retro as we remember the very early years. Paul J Medford who played Kelvin Carpenter was one of the few black actors on TV at the time and here he talks candidly about what it was like to be a teenager working on such a hugely successful TV show. Kelvin was never killed off, so could he return to Albert Square one day? He speaks to MIM's Ashley Byrne and former EastEnders star Rani Singh. Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.m...
EastEnders at 35 - At Home with June Brown
February 19, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBTo mark EastEnders big birthday year, former Albert Square star Rani Singh joins MIM's Ashley Byrne for a trip to meet June Brown who has been playing Dot in the serial for almost 35 years. June and Rani recall the early years and June talks candidly about working with acting stalwarts like Anna Wing and Gretchen Franklin. She talks about how playing Dot changed her life, how she changed Dot and her EastEnders' future. Distinct Nostalgia - is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchest...
EastEnders at 35 - At Home with June Brown
February 19, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBTo mark EastEnders big birthday year, former Albert Square star Rani Singh joins MIM's Ashley Byrne for a trip to meet June Brown who has been playing Dot in the serial for almost 35 years. June and Rani recall the early years and June talks candidly about working with acting stalwarts like Anna Wing and Gretchen Franklin. She talks about how playing Dot changed her life, how she changed Dot and her EastEnders' future. Distinct Nostalgia - is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchest...
Distinct Nostalgia Ep 4 - Return to Hickory House
February 13, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn a response to America's Sesame Street in the early 1970s, the UK's ITV network launched a series of lunchtime kids shows aimed at young children. All the big ITV regions got in on the act. Yorkshire Television brought us a show called Mr Trimble, Thames created Rainbow, Pipkins came from Midlands company ATV while Granada Television's contribution was Hickory House. Hickory House was a rather homely and magical little house with two memorable characters - Humphrey Cushion and Dusty Mop ...
Return to Hickory House with Alan Rothwell and Amanda Barrie
February 13, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn a response to America's Sesame Street in the early 1970s, the UK's ITV network launched a series of lunchtime kids shows aimed at young children. Granada Television's contribution was Hickory House. It was a rather homely and magical little house with two memorable characters - Humphrey Cushion and Dusty Mop. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne tracks down presenters Alan Rothwell (famous as David Barlow in Corrie) and former Carry On and Corrie star Amanda Barrie to talk about their memories of Hick...
Return to Hickory House with Alan Rothwell and Amanda Barrie
February 13, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn a response to America's Sesame Street in the early 1970s, the UK's ITV network launched a series of lunchtime kids shows aimed at young children. Granada Television's contribution was Hickory House. It was a rather homely and magical little house with two memorable characters - Humphrey Cushion and Dusty Mop. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne tracks down presenters Alan Rothwell (famous as David Barlow in Corrie) and former Carry On and Corrie star Amanda Barrie to talk about their memories of Hick...
The Great Pipkins Reunion
February 06, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn a response to Sesame Street in the early 1970s, the UK's ITV network launched a series of lunchtime kids shows aimed at young children. From the Midlands came ATV's Pipkins which was filmed at Elstree next to The Muppets studio. Pipkins was full of puppet characters including a pig, a monkey and a tortoise. But the one every kid remembers is Hartley Hare who became the big star of the show. Writer Gail Renard, presenter Jonathan Kydd and puppeteer Nigel Plaskitt join MIM's Ashley Byrne fo...
Distinct Nostalgia Ep 3 - The Great Pipkins Reunion
February 06, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn a response to America's Sesame Street in the early 1970s, the UK's ITV network launched a series of lunchtime kids shows aimed at young children. All the big ITV regions got in on the act. Yorkshire Television brought us a show called Mr Trimble, Hickory House came from Granada TV and of course there was Rainbow from Thames. And from the Midlands came ATV's Pipkins which was filmed at Elstree in the studios next door to The Muppets. Pipkins was full of puppet characters including a pig,...
The Great Pipkins Reunion
February 06, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBIn a response to Sesame Street in the early 1970s, the UK's ITV network launched a series of lunchtime kids shows aimed at young children. From the Midlands came ATV's Pipkins which was filmed at Elstree next to The Muppets studio. Pipkins was full of puppet characters including a pig, a monkey and a tortoise. But the one every kid remembers is Hartley Hare who became the big star of the show. Writer Gail Renard, presenter Jonathan Kydd and puppeteer Nigel Plaskitt join MIM's Ashley Byrne fo...
Rainbow Days: Reuniting Rod, Jane And Freddy
January 30, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn a response to America's Sesame Street in the early 1970s, the UK's ITV network launched a series of lunchtime kids shows aimed at young children. By far the most popular was Thames Television's Rainbow. One of the most popular elements was a song and dance trio called Rod, Jane and Freddy and here MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with them almost five decades on from the launch of one of the most popular kids shows ever. The legendary Tom Edwards, long time voice of Thames TV, makes a spec...
Rainbow Days: Reuniting Rod, Jane And Freddy
January 30, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn a response to America's Sesame Street in the early 1970s, the UK's ITV network launched a series of lunchtime kids shows aimed at young children. By far the most popular was Thames Television's Rainbow. One of the most popular elements was a song and dance trio called Rod, Jane and Freddy and here MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with them almost five decades on from the launch of one of the most popular kids shows ever. The legendary Tom Edwards, long time voice of Thames TV, makes a spec...
Distinct Nostalgia Ep 2 - Reuniting Rod, Jane And Freddy
January 30, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn a response to America's Sesame Street in the early 1970s, the UK's ITV network launched a series of lunchtime kids shows aimed at young children. All the big ITV regions got in on the act. ATV brought us Pipkins, Yorkshire Television a show called Mr Trimble, Hickory House came from Granada TV and from the new weekday London franchise Thames Television, came Rainbow. One of the most popular elements of Rainbow was a song and dance trio called Rod, Jane and Freddy and here MIM's Ashley By...
Distinct Nostalgia Ep 1 - 50 Years of Sesame Street Reunion
January 23, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBLegendary TV announcer Duncan Newmarch introduces a special Sesame Street reunion to mark 50 years of the hit US kids series. MIM's Iain Mackness meets writer Joe Bailey and Emilio Delgado who played Luis, the Fix It Shop owner in the show for more than four decades. The Sesame Street reunion is part of a four part series looking back at kids daytime favourites from the 60s and 70s. Listen to the promo trail below this podcast for a full rundown of what's coming up. Distinct Nostalgia ...
50 Years of Sesame Street Reunion
January 23, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBLegendary TV announcer Duncan Newmarch introduces a special Sesame Street reunion to mark 50 years of the hit US kids series. MIM's Iain Mackness meets writer Joe Bailey and Emilio Delgado who played Luis, the Fix It Shop owner in the show for more than four decades. Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions www.madeinmanchester.tv Twitter: @mimproductions @Distinct_byMIM Theme composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner Support the show
50 Years of Sesame Street Reunion
January 23, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBLegendary TV announcer Duncan Newmarch introduces a special Sesame Street reunion to mark 50 years of the hit US kids series. MIM's Iain Mackness meets writer Joe Bailey and Emilio Delgado who played Luis, the Fix It Shop owner in the show for more than four decades. Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions www.madeinmanchester.tv Twitter: @mimproductions @Distinct_byMIM Theme composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner Support the show