Best Brian Gittins Podcasts (2025)

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Andy Peebles Last Interview - Ashley chats to the legendary former Radio 1 DJ who was the last to interview John Lennon 34:36

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Ashley had the pleasure of interviewing the legendary Andy Peebles just weeks before he died for a programme about Steve Strange. Though the interview was about Steve, the conversation included many anecdotes related to Andy's long caree…

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40 Years of EastEnders - In conversation with former Albert Square storyliner David Payne 1:00:02

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message In the fourth episode of Distinct Nostalgia's EastEnders at 40 series, Ashley sits down with former Albert Square storyliner David Payne. David, who worked on the show from 2015 to 2017, offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative pro…

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40 Years of EastEnders - back to the early 2000s when Dame Sheila Hancock played Steve Owen's disturbed mum Barbara 29:26

2M ago29:26

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Join us for the third episode of Distinct Nostalgia's special series celebrating EastEnders at 40. In this episode, Dame Sheila Hancock, who brought the unforgettable Barbara Owen to life in 2000 and 2001, sits down with Ashley to discus…

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40 Years of EastEnders - in conversation with the show's longest serving writer Rob Gittins 1:03:36

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message In the second episode of Distinct Nostalgia celebrating EastEnders' 40th birthday, Ashley sits down with Rob Gittins, the show's longest-serving writer. Rob has been a pivotal figure in the EastEnders writing team since its early days, c…

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40 Years of EastEnders - back to 2006 as we meet Sophie Thompson who played evil Stella 39:21

3M ago39:21

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message In celebration of EastEnders' 40th birthday, Distinct Nostalgia kicks off with an exclusive interview featuring Sophie Thompson, who portrayed the infamous Stella Crawford. Sophie sits down with Ashley to reminisce about her time on the …

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Original Christmas Comedy - Florrie and Dotty are back as ‘Winter Drawers On’ - the very latest from our 60 something northern gossips 10:28

5M ago10:28

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Original Christmas Comedy In Winter Drawers On Starring Lindsay Eavis and Janice Fryett The ladies talk about surviving another winter, debate the merits of AI, beards and board games and ponder a cashless society. Florrie: Lindsay Eavis…

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Memories of You and Me with Francis Wright who played Dibs in the long running chidren's show 1:06:00

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Here Ashley meets one half of Cosmo and Dibs who were the characters that graced the long running kids series You and Me in the 1980s. Francis Wright tells us how he landed the role as puppeter and voice as well as charting the history o…

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To mark The Bill's 40th birthday - An interview with Mark Wingett who played DC Jim Carver for more than two decades. 1:08:24

7M ago1:08:24

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message An interview that should have aired some time ago but we've been waiting to use it to mark the 40th anniversary of The Bill bursting on to our screens. It all began in 1983 but the actual full run series, later serial, began on the 16th …

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Tribute to Prolific film and tv star Kenneth Cope - In Conversation About Corrie, Carry Ons, Randall and Hopkirk Deceased, That Was The Week That Was and much more 52:03

8M ago52:03

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Sadly we've lost another tv and film great. Kenneth Cope has died at the age of 93. And here we have an interview he did with Ashley a few years ago. Much of this has never been broadcast before. Ken talks about being one of the early st…

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In Tribute to The Legendary actor, writer and journalist Brian Trueman (Chorlton and the Wheelies, Jamie and the Magic Torch, Dangermouse, Cockleshell Bay etc) - A never before broadcast interview with ... 1:07:06

8M ago1:07:06

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message We're sad to hear the news that Brian Trueman has died at the aged of 92. Brian provided the soundtrack to so many characters of our childhoods, whether as a writer or actor. His work with Cosgrove Hall Films included Chorlton and the Wh…

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ROCK - drama by Tim Fountain..... in tribute to the veteran actor Bette Bourne. He plays the notorious Hollywood agent Henry Wilson who manufactured Rock Hudson. Distinct Nostalgia producer MIM won a BBC ... 48:28

8M ago48:28

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A special re-issuing of Rock, by Tim Fountain in tribute to the veteran actor Bette Bourne who has died at the age of 84. An excellent performance in this drama produced by DN producers' Made in Manchester as Bette plays Henry Wilson, Ho…

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A Chat with Mr Roy who was Basil Brush's sidekick in the early to mid 70s. But will Basil surprise his old TV partner? 1:03:59

9M ago1:03:59

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Ashley's catching up with Roy North who was the actor who became Basil Brush's sidekick in the early to mid 70s on The Basil Brush Show. The show hosted by the wily old fox lasted from the late 60s til the early 80s and became a favourit…

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A real celebration of all things Zippy and George from Rainbow with Ronnie Le Drew, Zippy. George and a special guest appearance! 1:57:56

9M ago1:57:56

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message We’ve been planning this for a while - and here they are by popular demand. Ronnie Le Drew with Zippy and George from the legendary kids tv series Rainbow. Ronnie chats to Ashley about the early years of Rainbow which started in 1972, ho…

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We meet prolific TV actor George Layton - Doctor in the House, It Aint Half Hot Mum, The Likely Lads, Dr Who, Z Cars, Minder - and More! 54:48

12M ago54:48

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message George Layton is prolific - he's done the lot - and he's still working in his early 80s. Both an actor and screenwriter, his career stretches from the early 50s and Children's Hour and working with Violet Carson (who played Ena Sharples …

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A Life in Television: An Exclusive Interview with Former LWT, ITV, Channel 4 & BBC boss Michael Grade 1:05:10

1y ago1:05:10

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A very special interview here with Lord Grade (Michael Grade) whose fingerprints are all over British TV - from the days when his uncle Lew ran ATV to his own stewardship of LWT, BBC, Channel 4 and Later ITV again. Michael has launched (…

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Little House on the Prairie at 50 - Karen Grassle talks to Ashley about family life on the farm 43:15

1y ago43:15

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Karen Grassle who played Caroline celebrates 50 years since the launch in 1974 of Little House on The Prairie. The then new show from America would pull in huge audiences all around the world including in the UK where it had a prime time…

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Love it or Loathe It, Why Don't You!? was part of all our childhoods. Ashley meets up with Phil Noble from the Liverpool gang 1:04:43

1y ago1:04:43

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Why Don't You?! played to millions of kids in the school holidays on BBC1. It began in 1973 and lasted until 1995, meaning the show touched several generations over nearly a quarter of a century. Among the presenters Ant from Ant and Dec…

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A real 70s Kids TV Exclusive as we meet the voice behind The Flumps 29:30

1y ago29:30

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message She was the voice behind one of the most well loved kids series of the 70s. Gay Soper was the person who brought to life the world of The Flumps. Pootle, Perkin, Posie, Ma and Pa Flump and Grandpa Flump all became real characters thanks …

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On the Inside: We meet the legendary Val Lehman who played the iconic Bea Smith - one of the original stars of the cult Aussie Drama Prisoner Cell Block H 45:40

1y ago45:40

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A special interview and another real treat here for all fans of cult Australian drama series Prisoner Cell Block H. The show first aired twice a week down under in 1979 and quickly began pulling in huge figures. The big star from the sta…

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TV Icons Behind the Scenes - At Home With Legendary British TV Director Royston Mayoh - Part Two 55:33

1+ y ago55:33

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Royston Mayoh was - and by reputation remains - one of the biggest names in British TV production. A writer and prolific director, Royston was involved with a plethora of top shows - This is Your Life, Opportunity Knocks, Tommy Cooper, L…

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TV Icons Behind the Scenes - At Home With Legendary British TV Director Royston Mayoh - Part One 1:13:45

1+ y ago1:13:45

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Royston Mayoh was - and by reputation remains - one of the biggest names in British TV production. A writer and prolific director, Royston was involved with a plethora of top shows - This is Your Life, Opportunity Knocks, Tommy Cooper, L…

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On the Inside: We meet Collette Mann who played Doreen - one of the original stars of the iconic Aussie Drama Prisoner Cell Block H 55:25

1+ y ago55:25

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A special interview and a real treat here for all fans of iconic Australian drama series Prisoner Cell Block H. The show first aired twice a week down under in 1979 and quickly began pulling in huge figures. One of the early stars was Co…

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New Year Week Exclusive as We Meet Worzel Gummidge's little friend John from the Legendary ITV series 1:08:36

1+ y ago1:08:36

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It was a legendary series and a character which Jon Pertwee made his own. Worzel Gummidge was loved by a generation of kids (and adults) in the late 70s and early 80s - and here we meet Jeremy Austin who played John - one of Worzel's lit…

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An Original 20 Minute Thriller for New Year’s Eve - You Had Me At Hello! by David Payne 18:52

1+ y ago18:52

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message You Had At Me Hello! by David Payne On an evening shift in her deadly dull call centre job, Natalie connects with a caller who turns her life upside down. Cast: Natalie: Sarah Sinnott Jane: Gerry Johnson. Sound Editor: John Fryett Produc…

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Back to Shelley: Belinda Sinclair remembers playing Fran in the hit 70s/80s ITV sitcom 48:53

1+ y ago48:53

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message He was everyone’s loveable layabout. Shelley played by Hywell Bennett was huge, pulling in massive viewing figures in the 70s and 80s. Very much of its time, when unemployment soared in the early years of Thatcher’s government, Shelley (…

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Remembering a Sitcom Icon: The Life and Death of 60s, 70s and 80s TV heart-throb Barry Evans 1:24:09

1+ y ago1:24:09

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Barry Evans was a huge star in the 60s, 70s and 80s. One of the heart-throbs of his day, he was recognisable to millions for his roles in several big ITV sitcoms like Doctor in the House and later as the teacher Mr Brown in the London We…

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A star studded series of shows Coming Soon from Distinct Nostalgia 5:01

1+ y ago5:01

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A preview of some of the interviews and reunions lined up on Distinct Nostalgia for Christmas, New Year and early 2024. All this plus new comedy, new drama and the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz ...all back by popular demand. …

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ORIGINAL NEW COMEDY: Florrie and Dotty Sitcom Special - Re-inventing Christmas 11:34

1+ y ago11:34

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Christmas Sitcom Special: 'Re-inventing Christmas' The girls are preparing for Christmas and ponder what would happen if Jesus was born in the UK today, while side-swiping at modern inventions that they see as old hat. Lindsay Eavis as F…

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ORIGINAL NEW COMEDY - New Series: Florrie and Dotty are back - Episode 3: Buckets of Dates 6:38

1+ y ago6:38

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message New Series - Florrie and Dotty The girls are back, giving it large in 2023. They side-swipe at anything from cancel culture to cat-calling, dating to dancing and bungee-exercise to burlesque - and they don't hold back. Written by Janice …

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ORIGINAL NEW COMEDY - New Series: Florrie and Dotty are back - Episode 2: Cancel and Continue 5:56

1+ y ago5:56

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message New Series - Florrie and Dotty The girls are back, giving it large in 2023. They side-swipe at anything from cancel culture to cat-calling, dating to dancing and bungee-exercise to burlesque - and they don't hold back. Written by Janice …

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ORIGINAL NEW COMEDY - New Series: Florrie and Dotty are back - Episode 1: Delusion 7:08

1+ y ago7:08

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message New Series - Florrie and Dotty The girls are back, giving it large in 2023. They side-swipe at anything from cancel culture to cat-calling, dating to dancing and bungee-exercise to burlesque - and they don't hold back. Written by Janice …

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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 6 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, comedian Sam Serrano and comedian and actor Josh Pugh 51:56

1+ y ago51:56

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Welcome to Episode Six (and the final episode in this series) of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every mem…

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Celebrating British Icons: In Memory of Legendary Film and TV Actor David McCallum who has died at the age of 90 - an exclusive never before heard interview with the man himself talking about his life ... 50:17

1+ y ago50:17

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message With the news of David McCallum's death at the age of 90, we're playing out an exclusive never before heard interview with the man himself. Iain Mackness spoke to David during the pandemic a few years ago. It's a wide ranging chat in whi…

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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 5 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, Multi Gold winning Paralympian Tanni Grey-Thompson and ... 45:08

1+ y ago45:08

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Welcome to Episode Five of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a…

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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 4 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, Comedian Aaron Simmonds and Paralympian Jack Hunter-Spivey ... 44:01

1+ y ago44:01

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Welcome to Episode Four of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a…

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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 3 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, Comedian, actor and film star Jack Carroll and comedian ... 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Welcome to Episode Three of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has …

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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 2 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston and comedian and ... 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Welcome to Episode Two of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a …

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What’s Wrong With You? Episode 1 - Brand New Comedy Panel Show about disability with Pete Selwood, Laurence Clark and Don Biswas. Special Guests, comedians Harriet Dyer and Dan Tiernan 25:39

1+ y ago25:39

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Welcome to Episode One of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM). What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a …

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Celebrating British Icons - in Conversation with Brian Cooke: writer and co-creator of top ITV sitcoms Man About The House, George and Mildred, Robins Nest and much more 1:26:19

1+ y ago1:26:19

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It's 50 years since Man About The House first burst on our screens. The Thames TV gem which went on to spawn George and Mildred and Robin's Nest was created by the writing duo Cooke and Mortimer. And here one half of that writing partner…

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Celebrating British Icons - Dame Thora Hird's daughter Janette Scott on life as a star in the Golden Age of Cinema - Part Three 21:47

2y ago21:47

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message British film actress Janette Scott began her career in the 1940s as a child star. The daughter of Dame Thora Hird she went on to play leading roles in a plethora of films in the 50s and 60s. One time partner of Sir David Frost, Janette w…

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Celebrating British Icons - Dame Thora Hird's daughter Janette Scott on life as a star in the Golden Age of Cinema - Part Two 26:43

2y ago26:43

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message British film actress Janette Scott began her career in the 1940s as a child star. The daughter of Dame Thora Hird she went on to play leading roles in a plethora of films in the 50s and 60s. One time partner of Sir David Frost, Janette w…

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Celebrating British Icons - Dame Thora Hird's daughter Janette Scott on life as a star in the Golden Age of Cinema - Part One 32:26

2y ago32:26

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message British film actress Janette Scott began her career in the 1940s as a child star. The daughter of Dame Thora Hird she went on to play leading roles in a plethora of films in the 50s and 60s. One time partner of Sir David Frost, Janette w…

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Crossroads Special: In Conversation with Graham Seed who played assistant manager Charlie Mycroft 27:38

2y ago27:38

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Our celebration of all things Crossroads continues on Distinct Nostalgia - and this time we're meeting the prolific soap actor Graham Seed who played Charlie Mycroft. Graham shares memories of Crossroads, Coronation Street, Brookside, Th…

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The Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz Series 6, Episode 4 (Specialist Subject - Dinner Ladies), How Well Will You Do? 19:22

2y ago19:22

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It's Episode 4 of Series 6 of the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz and our fourth contestant is Caroline Heywood. Caroline has picked Dinner Ladies as her specialist subject but will she be a match for Kurt who was tested on Fat…

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Crossroads Special: In Conversation with creator and iconic female TV pioneer Hazel Adair 53:06

2y ago53:06

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message We're broadcasting a special interview never heard before with the creator of Crossroads, the pioneering female TV executive Hazel Adair. Ashley Byrne conducted Hazel's very last interview and met her son Charles Marriot back in 2015. Ha…

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Crossroads Special: Nolly's friend Tony Adams on his time at the Midlands' Motel 48:22

2+ y ago48:22

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message As the TV drama Nolly goes live on ITVX find out the real story behind Crossroads and Noele Gordon here as we re-release our special interview with Nolly's friend Tony Adams who played Adam Chance in the hit ATV drama serial which began …

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The Distinct Nostalgia MIND OF THE MONTH Quiz - Series 6, Episode 3. (Special Subject Only Fools and Horses) How Well Will You Do? 22:43

2+ y ago22:43

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It's Episode 3 of Series 6 of the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz and our third contestant is Mark Burrows. Mark has picked Only Fools and Horses as his specialist subject but will he be a match for Kurt who was tested on Fathe…

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The Distinct Nostalgia MIND OF THE MONTH QUIZ - Series 6, Episode 2 (special subject Frasier) - How Well will You Do? 24:51

2+ y ago24:51

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message The Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz hosted by Andy Hoyle returns for Series 6. In Episode 2 contestant Andrew is put through his paces on his knowledge of his special subject, the sitcom Frasier, before answering questions abou…

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Early Doors Special - We re-release our John Henshaw chat as much loved and missed show is repeated in full after 20 Years 35:55

2+ y ago35:55

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message We're re-releasing our interview with Early Doors star John Henshaw to coincide with the show's full two series repeat on BBC 4 on Saturday nights. John played landlord Ken in the brilliant sitcom - a gem of a comedy penned by Craig Cash…

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Back to the Crown Court - A Special Distinct Nostalgia Documentary remembering the legendary Granada TV series 43:49

2+ y ago43:49

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Back to the Crown Court is a special documentary remembering one of the iconic TV shows of the 70s and 80s. People across the generations loved this ground breaking and unique show which was broadcast thrice weekly on the ITV Network. Us…

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