Distinct Nostalgia
Exclusive 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’.
Episodes
240 episodes
40 Years of EastEnders - back to the early 2000s when Dame Sheila Hancock played Steve Owen's disturbed mum Barbara
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 discuss he...
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40 Years of EastEnders - in conversation with the show's longest serving writer Rob Gittins
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, contr...
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40 Years of EastEnders - back to 2006 as we meet Sophie Thompson who played evil Stella
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 show...
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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
Original Christmas ComedyIn Winter Drawers On Starring Lindsay Eavis and Janice FryettThe ladies talk about surviving another winter, debate the merits of AI, beards and board games and ponder a cashle...
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Memories of You and Me with Francis Wright who played Dibs in the long running chidren's show
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.
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
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 the man himself recorded at his home a few years ago.
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 Wheelies,...
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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 best online drama award for Rock. Enjoy!
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?
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 favourite...
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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!
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, how he be...
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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!
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 in Coro...
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A Life in Television: An Exclusive Interview with Former LWT, ITV, Channel 4 & BBC boss Michael Grade
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 (and axe...
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Little House on the Prairie at 50 - Karen Grassle talks to Ashley about family life on the farm
Karen Grassle who played Caroline celebrates 50 years since the launch in 1974 of Little House onThe 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 ...
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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
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
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
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 ...
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TV Icons Behind the Scenes - At Home With Legendary British TV Director Royston Mayoh - Part Two
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, Les Daws...
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TV Icons Behind the Scenes - At Home With Legendary British TV Director Royston Mayoh - Part One
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, Les Daws...
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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
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 star...
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New Year Week Exclusive as We Meet Worzel Gummidge's little friend John from the Legendary ITV series
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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1:08:36
An Original 20 Minute Thriller for New Year’s Eve - You Had Me At Hello! by David Payne
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 SinnottJane: Gerry J...
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Back to Shelley: Belinda Sinclair remembers playing Fran in the hit 70s/80s ITV sitcom
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, She...
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Remembering a Sitcom Icon: The Life and Death of 60s, 70s and 80s TV heart-throb Barry Evans
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 Lon...
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A star studded series of shows Coming Soon from Distinct Nostalgia
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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