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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! | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:48:28 | |
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. | |||
| 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? | 17 Aug 2024 | 01:03:59 | |
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 of several generations of kids, parents and grandparents. Now Basil entertains the big kids often in theatres around the UK. Ever popular, most people love a bit of Basil. Certainly he was a favourite of Ashley as a kid. | |||
| TV Icons Behind the Scenes - At Home With Legendary British TV Director Royston Mayoh - Part One | 20 Jan 2024 | 01:13:45 | |
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 Dawson, Kenny Everett to name but a few. | |||
| Happy Birthday June: Re-Release of 'Missing You' starring June Brown and Sam Barnard with bonus interview with writer Richard Vergette. | 16 Feb 2021 | 00:46:02 | |
June Brown is 94 today. So to mark her birthday we're re-releasing our special drama 'Missing You' starring June Brown and Sam Barnard. And we're adding a bonus interview with the writer Richard Vergette after the show. Missing You was written specifically for June and Sam - and based on Richard's own personal experience of having a son with Down's Syndrome. 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 she was told he had Down's syndrome. She has protected William fiercely throughout his life, even when William has preferred not to be protected. Despite the tensions that arose when William demanded his independence, both mother and son remain devoted to each other. Now they can’t see each-other due to the pandemic and the enforced separation causes each of them to reflect on their shared past. Missing You is written by Richard Vergette who says: ‘Being the parent of a young man with Down’s Syndrome I’m aware that the compassionate response we received by medical staff at our son’s birth, wasn’t always the experience of parents from previous generations. Parents like Margey had to fight just for the right to bring up their own child. William is equally formidable and needs to lead his own life – away from his Mother. Richard continues: ‘I’m fortunate enough to have worked with the excellent actor, Sam Barnard, so was delighted when he agreed to play the role of William. When writing the role of Margey I had the voice of June Brown in my head and so asked the producer, Ashley Byrne, “Can we find a June Brown type of actress?”. “How about June Brown?” he replied! I still can’t quite believe that a living legend is playing in a piece I’ve written. They are both brilliant in their respective roles and bring home the frustrations as well as the joys of their characters’ relationship.’ MIM and Distinct Nostalgia Creative Director Ashley Byrne adds: ‘This is a very touching and thoughtful portrayal and is a tremendous story to kick off our series exploring relationships across the generations. We’ll be bringing more established names together with not so well known talent in a bid to tackle ageism in our society. In broadcasting the trend is to increasingly shove people in age silos and never the twain shall meet but we feel the portrayal of relationships with people across the generations is crucial for social cohesion.’ Distinct Nostalgia began in January 2020 and regularly charts. Its main content includes interviews and reunions with famous tv and movie stars and regularly celebrates the soaps, comedy and British film. Distinct Nostalgia also includes new drama and comedy. | |||
| Playing Evil Aunt Babe - In Conversation with EastEnders' star Annette Badland | 15 Feb 2021 | 00:39:42 | |
Annette Badland is a prolific character actor with an eclectic mix of fabulous credits to her name over many decades but she's probably best known (certainly in recent years) for her role as Aunt Babe in EastEnders. Here she tells Ashley about the challenges of playing such a manipulative character. Banished by the Carter family for her evil deeds but could Aunt Babe return one day to seek revenge in Albert Square? | |||
| Classic British Sitcom: Remembering The Good Life with Felicity Kendal | 09 Feb 2021 | 01:06:53 | |
She's one of the greats of British acting - and comedy! Felicity Kendal has been part of the fabric of British life for decades. She rose to fame in the 1970s sitcom The Good Life, alongside Richard Briers, Penelope Keith and Paul Eddington. She's also well known for Rosemary and Thyme, the Carla Lane sitcom 'Solo' and a plethora of other parts over the years. Here she talks to Ashley Byrne about how it all began as well as great with memories of her co-stars. | |||
| Early Emmerdale Heartthrob - Ian Sharrock on playing Jackie Merrick - Part Two | 07 Feb 2021 | 01:33:48 | |
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| Early Emmerdale Heartthrob - Ian Sharrock on playing Jackie Merrick - Part One | 28 Jan 2021 | 01:13:26 | |
Ian Sharrock played Jackie Merrick - Emmerdale Farm's early heartthrob and poster boy. He joined the cast in 1980, eight years into the show's run. Having some young blood in the show was something of a revolution and he quickly became popular with both fellow cast members and the public at large. In a special two part interview, Ian reflects on his Emmerdale days and working with some great actors including his close friend Stan Richards who played Seth. Across the two programmes we also touch on the rest of his career including working with the likes of Danny Kaye, Jodie Foster and David Niven among others. | |||
| Little Remembers Large Part 2 - Down Comedy Memory Lane with Syd | 23 Jan 2021 | 00:51:06 | |
He's one half of an enduring double act which made people laugh for decades. Here Syd Little speaks to Caroline Heywood about his partnership with the late, great Eddie Large who died from Covid-19 complications back in April. Over two parts, Syd takes their story from the early days doing the clubs through to their heady days of tv and variety stardom. Little Remembers Large begins an occasional series in which Caroline Heywood talks candidly and in depth with legendary British comedians. This is Part 2. You can find Part 1 by scrolling through the Distinct Nostalgia feed. | |||
| Comedy Writing Legends Prog 2 Part Two - Jan Etherington - Second Thoughts, Faith in the Future, Next of Kin and working with Lynda Bellingham, Penelope Keith and Joanna Lumley | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:45:30 | |
In part 2 of the second programme in our series 'Comedy Writing Legends' Jan Etherington talks candidly about her sitcoms hit Second Thoughts, Faith in the Future and Next of Kin. She also chats to Ashley about working with Lynda Bellingham, Penelope Keith, Richard Wilson and Joanna Lumley who stars in her latest comedy 'Conversations from a Long Marriage' on Radio 4. | |||
| Emmerdale Memories - Deena Payne on playing the iconic Viv Windsor | 16 Jan 2021 | 01:22:07 | |
She's one of Emmerdale's longest serving stars. But she was written out in a rather lacklustre way. Deena Payne played the iconic Viv Windsor (later Viv Hope) for 18 years. Here Deena tells Ashley about how she made the character her own - and in real life made Yorkshire her home! The interview covers some hilarious tales of her time in the Dales and a candid account of her feelings about how her character was killed off. | |||
| Comedy Writing Legends Prog 2 Part One - Jan Etherington on her hit sitcom Second Thoughts and working with Lynda Bellingham, James Bolam and others | 06 Jan 2021 | 00:46:09 | |
In the second programme in our series 'Comedy Writing Legends' Jan Etherington talks candidly about her huge sitcom hit Second Thoughts which ran for five series on ITV in the 90s. Second Thoughts starred the late Lynda Bellingham, James Bolam, Belinda Lang, Julia Sawalha and Mark Denham. Here Jan chats to Ashley about how she created the series with her husband and fellow writer Gavin Petrie. | |||
| Corrie at 60: Early Years Trilogy - Meet Alan Rothwell, Patricia Shakesby and Kenneth Cope | 03 Jan 2021 | 01:11:18 | |
In our final 'Corrie at 60' series, we meet 3 of the very early stars of the Street. It's back to December 9th 1960 with Alan Rothwell who played David Barlow and Patricia Shakesby who played Susan Cunningham, Ken Barlow's first girlfriend. Both have great stories from the first days of Coronation Street. Then we're meeting Kenneth Cope who played Minnie Caldwell's lodger Sunny Jim (Jed Stone) from 1961 onwards. All these actors did other things, so expect one or two tangents along the way. Enjoy! | |||
| On the Inside: We meet Collette Mann who played Doreen - one of the original stars of the iconic Aussie Drama Prisoner Cell Block H | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:55:25 | |
A special interview and a real treat here for all fans of iconic Australian drama series Prisoner Cell Block H. | |||
| Corrie at 60 - Meet Dave Dutton - the Man who's had 11 roles in Coronation Street over 35 Years | 01 Jan 2021 | 01:34:48 | |
Dave Dutton has been appearing in Coronation Street since 1985. He's had 11 roles over that time and been involved in some of the show's most interesting storylines. Here, Dave who has just published his autobiography 'The Thirty Bob Kid', speaks candidly about his relationship with Corrie as well as his starring role in 1980s comedy 'Watching', writing for Ken Dodd and The Two Ronnies - and becoming Rik Mayall's co-star. It's a fun, entertaining interview to kick off the New Year. Enjoy! | |||
| Little Remembers Large Part 1 - Down Comedy Memory Lane with Syd | 01 Jan 2021 | 00:58:15 | |
He's one half of an enduring double act which made people laugh for decades. Here Syd Little speaks to Caroline Heywood about his partnership with the late, great Eddie Large who died from Covid-19 complications back in April. Over two parts, Syd takes their story from the early days doing the clubs through to their heady days of tv and variety stardom. Little Remembers Large begins an occasional series in which Caroline Heywood talks candidly and in depth with legendary British comedians. | |||
| Corrie at 60: A dip into the archives as Ashley recalls meeting Betty Driver and Jean Alexander | 28 Dec 2020 | 00:32:36 | |
We return to our Corrie at 60 specials. This time Ashley has been dipping into his own archives for some anecdotes from Betty Driver and Jean Alexander. He chatted to Betty in her dressing room at Granada about 11 years ago and to Jean at her home in Southport about 8 years ago. Enjoy! | |||
| NEW COMEDY SHOWCASE - Meet Florrie and Dotty by Janice Fryett | 27 Dec 2020 | 00:39:50 | |
We've a special treat for you now as we showcase some new northern comedy. Written by Janice Fryett we have the pleasure in introducing you to Florrie and Dotty. Florrie & Dotty Episodes Ep1.Tubby McTubFace – Florrie has a great bit of gossip about her at number 38, but Dotty trumps it with news of an octogenarian neighbour with a young Thai bride. Ep2.Lockdown Lard – Dotty is scornful of Florrie’s attempts to lose the weight she gained during Lockdown 0.1, but will she beat her at her own game? Ep3.Michaelmas Daisy – Florrie uses gin and sympathy to console Dotty after her traumatic encounter in the church grounds. Ep4.Playing Hygge – Florrie and Dotty bump into one another at the supermarket and, through their face masks,discuss free school meals and Florrie’s new hygge lifestyle. A trip to the Foodbank gives them more than they bargained for. Ep5.Round Robins – Florrie and Dotty sum up the year (2020) in a skit on Christmas newsletters and make their own plans for Christmas day (in Tier Two). Janice spent many years as a teacher, mother, writer and singer and trained as an actor in her fifties at ICAT Manchester, graduating in July 2017, since when she has worked in most areas of the industry. Janice originated the role of Carol Atkins in the musical play The Jury at The Brindley Runcorn in 2018 and Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London in Feb 2020 (eight FOUR STAR reviews and nominated for an ‘Offy’). She has appeared in four TVcommercials, short films, radio plays, dance theatre narration and fringe theatre in Oldham Coliseum, Liverpool Everyman, Storyhouse Chester and pub theatre. Lindsay Eavis - actor Lindsay has been performing since she was 4 years old. As a child she trained as a dancer and at 16 won a place at ArtsEdin London. Despite several breaks due to family commitments, her career has taken her all over the country and into Europe. She has worked professionally in serious drama, comedy, pantomime, TIE and television. Aside from her acting work she pursued a career as a Trainer in the NHS and was involved in the local amateur scene as actor, director, teacher and choreographer. A Spinney Audio Production | |||
| NEW SERIES - 'Comedy Writing Legends' - Ep1 PART TWO - Marks and Gran - from Rik Mayall & The New Statesman to Goodnight Sweetheart | 27 Dec 2020 | 00:50:56 | |
COMEDY WRITING LEGENDS - MARKS AND GRAN - EPISODE 1 PART TWO | |||
| NEW DRAMA - 'Missing You' starring June Brown MBE and Sam Barnard | 26 Dec 2020 | 00:27:37 | |
Distinct Drama presents... 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 she was told he had Down's syndrome. She has protected William fiercely throughout his life, even when William has preferred not to be protected. Despite the tensions that arose when William demanded his independence, both mother and son remain devoted to each other. Now they can’t see each-other due to the pandemic and the enforced separation causes each of them to reflect on their shared past. Missing You is written by Richard Vergette who says: ‘Being the parent of a young man with Down’s Syndrome I’m aware that the compassionate response we received by medical staff at our son’s birth, wasn’t always the experience of parents from previous generations. Parents like Margey had to fight just for the right to bring up their own child. William is equally formidable and needs to lead his own life – away from his Mother. Richard continues: ‘I’m fortunate enough to have worked with the excellent actor, Sam Barnard, so was delighted when he agreed to play the role of William. When writing the role of Margey I had the voice of June Brown in my head and so asked the producer, Ashley Byrne, “Can we find a June Brown type of actress?”. “How about June Brown?” he replied! I still can’t quite believe that a living legend is playing in a piece I’ve written. They are both brilliant in their respective roles and bring home the frustrations as well as the joys of their characters’ relationship.’ MIM and Distinct Nostalgia Creative Director Ashley Byrne adds: ‘This is a very touching and thoughtful portrayal and is a tremendous story to kick off our series exploring relationships across the generations. We’ll be bringing more established names together with not so well known talent in a bid to tackle ageism in our society. In broadcasting the trend is to increasingly shove people in age silos and never the twain shall meet but we feel the portrayal of relationships with people across the generations is crucial for social cohesion.’ Distinct Nostalgia began in January 2020 and regularly charts. Its main content includes interviews and reunions with famous tv and movie stars and regularly celebrates the soaps, comedy and British film. Distinct Nostalgia also includes new drama and comedy. | |||
| NEW SERIES - 'Comedy Writing Legends' Ep1 PART ONE - Marks and Gran - From Shine on Harvey Moon to Birds of a Feather | 25 Dec 2020 | 01:11:05 | |
COMEDY WRITING LEGENDS - MARKS AND GRAN - EPISODE 1 PART ONE | |||
| CHRISTMAS ON DISTINCT NOSTALGIA: Comedy Writing Legends series begins with Birds of a Feather creators Marks and Gran - Listen to Trail Here | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:01:15 | |
This 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. | |||
| CHRISTMAS ON DISTINCT NOSTALGIA: June Brown to star in Christmas Drama about separation during the Pandemic - Listen to Trail Here | 23 Dec 2020 | 00:01:09 | |
Acting 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 platform June used to announce her departure from EastEnders back in February. And the 30 minute audio piece kicks off ‘Generation Games’, a new series of occasional monologues and duologues aimed at exploring relationships across the generational divide. June plays Margey, who against advice, refused to give her son up for adoption when she was told he had Down's syndrome. She has protected William fiercely throughout his life, even when William has preferred not to be protected. Despite the tensions that arose when William demanded his independence, both mother and son remain devoted to each other. Now they can’t see each-other due to the pandemic and the enforced separation causes each of them to reflect on their shared past. Missing You is written by Richard Vergette who says: ‘Being the parent of a young man with Down’s Syndrome I’m aware that the compassionate response we received by medical staff at our son’s birth, wasn’t always the experience of parents from previous generations. Parents like Margey had to fight just for the right to bring up their own child. William is equally formidable and needs to lead his own life – away from his Mother. Richard continues: ‘I’m fortunate enough to have worked with the excellent actor, Sam Barnard, so was delighted when he agreed to play the role of William. When writing the role of Margey I had the voice of June Brown in my head and so asked the producer, Ashley Byrne, “Can we find a June Brown type of actress?”. “How about June Brown?” he replied! I still can’t quite believe that a living legend is playing in a piece I’ve written. They are both brilliant in their respective roles and bring home the frustrations as well as the joys of their characters’ relationship.’ MIM and Distinct Nostalgia Creative Director Ashley Byrne adds: ‘This is a very touching and thoughtful portrayal and is a tremendous story to kick off our series exploring relationships across the generations. We’ll be bringing more established names together with not so well known talent in a bid to tackle ageism in our society. In broadcasting the trend is to increasingly shove people in age silos and never the twain shall meet but we feel the portrayal of relationships with people across the generations is crucial for social cohesion.’ Missing You is produced by Made in Manchester (MIM) and can be heard on Distinct Nostalgia from Boxing Day. Distinct Nostalgia can be found wherever you get your podcasts. Distinct Nostalgia began in January 2020 and regularly charts. Its main content includes interviews and reunions with famous tv and movie stars and regularly celebrates the soaps, comedy and British film. DN also includes new drama and comedy.
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| Corrie at 60: Chris Bisson remembers landing the role of Vikram in the 90s | 20 Dec 2020 | 00:20:41 | |
He'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. | |||
| New Year Week Exclusive as We Meet Worzel Gummidge's little friend John from the Legendary ITV series | 01 Jan 2024 | 01:08:36 | |
It was a legendary series and a character which Jon Pertwee made his own. | |||
| Corrie at 60: National treasure Amanda Barrie talks Corrie and the Carry Ons | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:35:33 | |
She 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. | |||
| Corrie at 60: Bruce Jones on playing Les and the chaos the Battersbys caused over the years | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:53:09 | |
Bruce 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. | |||
| Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Super Fan Final - Corriepedia V Conversation Street | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:45:08 | |
So 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 Enjoy! | |||
| Paying Tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor - EastEnders' and Peggy's Theme Composer Simon May | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:14:37 | |
Simon 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. | |||
| Paying Tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor - Carry On, Bond and Hammer horror Star Valerie Leon | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:07:35 | |
Bond 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. | |||
| From Carry On to EastEnders and much more - Andrew Lynford pays tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:34:26 | |
Former 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. | |||
| Corrie at 60: Happy Birthday Coronation Street! Now, Always and Forever - reflections from Julie Hesmondhalgh | 09 Dec 2020 | 01:19:12 | |
She 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. | |||
| Corrie at 60: Happy Birthday Coronation Street from Tina Hobley who played Samantha Failsworth in the 90s | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:22:38 | |
Tina 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! | |||
| Corrie at 60: Happy Birthday Coronation Street from Wendy 'flamin' Crozier - Roberta Kerr on playing Ken's famous mistress | 08 Dec 2020 | 00:42:30 | |
She 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 special interview as part of Distinct Nostalgia's celebrations to mark Corrie's 60th birthday. | |||
| Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Super Fan Special - Round 1 Coronation St Blog (questions on Bet Lynch) | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:19:33 | |
Over 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 Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month mug. | |||
| An Original 20 Minute Thriller for New Year’s Eve - You Had Me At Hello! by David Payne | 30 Dec 2023 | 00:18:52 | |
You Had At Me Hello! | |||
| Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Super Fan Special - Round 1 Conversation Street (questions on Pat Phelan) | 06 Dec 2020 | 00:18:42 | |
Over 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 Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month mug. | |||
| Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Super Fan Special - Round 1 Corriepedia (questions on Ken Barlow) | 05 Dec 2020 | 00:17:25 | |
Over 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 Mind of the Month mug. | |||
| Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Corrie Super Fan Special - Round 1 Corrie Cast Cards (questions on David Platt) | 04 Dec 2020 | 00:17:41 | |
Over 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 Nostalgia Mind of the Month mug. | |||
| Corrie at 60: 'Happy Birthday Coronation Street' Programmes from Distinct Nostalgia - Preview! | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:03:57 | |
Happy Birthday Coronation Street! | |||
| Great British Film: The East is East at 21 Interviews. No.3 - Chris Bisson who played Saleem Khan | 28 Nov 2020 | 01:05:29 | |
We 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. | |||
| Great British Film: The East is East at 21 Interviews. No.2 - Lesley Nicol who played Auntie Annie | 25 Nov 2020 | 00:41:52 | |
We'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 Saleem. | |||
| Great British Film: The East is East at 21 Interviews. No.1 - Linda Bassett who played Ella Khan | 22 Nov 2020 | 00:45:35 | |
We'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. Linda's interview will be followed by chats with Lesley Nicol who played Auntie Annie and Chris Bisson who played Ella's son Saleem. | |||
| Corrie at 60: Street Secrets of the 70s with Corrie's first hunk Chris Quinten | 19 Nov 2020 | 01:51:18 | |
He 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 like to work so closely with Lynne Perrie (Ivy) and Helen Worth (Gail) in those early years? Plenty of great stories as he reminisces with Ashley. | |||
| Corrie at 60: Factory capers with Kelly Crabtree: Tupele Dorgu remembers her Street Years | 13 Nov 2020 | 00:37:00 | |
Tupele 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. | |||
| Great British Sitcom: How Butterflies became an instant hit - In Conversation with Wendy Craig | 11 Nov 2020 | 00:52:11 | |
Butterflies 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 recorded shortly before the sad death of Geoffrey Palmer, Wendy Craig recalls her Butterflies days to Ashley. | |||
| Back to Shelley: Belinda Sinclair remembers playing Fran in the hit 70s/80s ITV sitcom | 28 Dec 2023 | 00:48:53 | |
He was everyone’s loveable layabout. Shelley played by Hywell Bennett was huge, pulling in massive viewing figures in the 70s and 80s. | |||
| Corrie at 60: Spider's Back! Martin Hancock on playing one of the Street's quirkiest characters | 07 Nov 2020 | 01:11:20 | |
Martin 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. | |||
| Back to Beckindale: Emmerdale original star Freddy Pyne on playing Matt Skilbeck | 04 Nov 2020 | 01:06:13 | |
Frederick 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 and Toke Townley, the impact of fame and how he didn't approve of the big plane crash storyline. | |||
| Happy Birthday Hollyoaks! - Original star Lisa Williamson on playing Dawn Cunningham | 01 Nov 2020 | 00:47:40 | |
It'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 brief dose of strong language in this recording so please be vigilant if playing around children. | |||