Eighties Archive Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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*This episode contains excerpts from 3rd paty music*

Welcome to Episode 79. In this edition we talk to Midlands Actor, Writer Chris Jury, famed mostly for his appearance in the much loved series Lovejoy, which although screened through the early 90s, it was actually created when series 1 aired in the 80s having been indirectly cancelled in the clutches of red tape, before returning for a very successful run.

Chris speaks to us about his roles in Grange hill, Doctor Who amongst other jobs, with a narrative that very much pinpoints when working class drama changed in this country in a line with the Thatcher era government.

With some very unique 80s music selections, Chris chatted with honesty and humour and was a pleasure to have on as a guest - DA

Music played in this episode : Talking heads 'Once in A Lifetime' (Byrne, Eno, Frantz, Harrison, Weymouth), Van Morrison 'Wavelength (Morrison) / Hugh Masekela 'Zulu Wedding' (Masekela) / B.A.D 'Medicine Show' (Jones, Letts) / Bob Dylan 'Positively 4th Street' (Dylan) / Hothouse Flowers 'Don't Go' (O'Maonlai, O'Braonain, O'Toole)

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In this episode we welcome classically trained from a young age, Steve Nichol, keyboard player and composer with UK 80s soul sensation, loose Ends.

Steve tells us all about his full and colourful career working in America surrounded by incredible talent and it all started outside the post office in Peckham!!

3 facts about Loose Ends that we learned, Steve played in the The Jam's brass section, Loose Ends knocked Prince off the no.1 spot in the US and the band are not from Romford! - DA

Steve chooses his five 80s tracks for us to enjoy. The music we played in this episode is as follows: LooseEnds 'Hangin On A String' (Eugene, Nichol, McIntosh) / Alexander O'neal & Cherelle 'Everything I Miss At Home (Harris, Lewis) / Patrice Rushen 'Haven't You heard' (Brown, Chapman, Bright, Swoop, Harris) / Debarge 'I Like it' (W Debarge, E Debarge, E Debarge) / Cameo 'Candy' (Blackmon, Jenkins, Toby, Smith) / Michael jackson 'Rock With you' (Temperton) / Loose Ends 'Dial 999' (Eugene, Nichol, McIntosh)

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In Episode 69 we had a great chat with the wonderful and humble actor Clive Mantle. Clive talks about his career starting way back in the British Youth theatre, an early John Smiths commercial to working on the cult classic British movie Party Party to starring along side both Clint Eastwood and Michael Cain. Clive was also part of the largely English cast in Alien 3 and was also involved in Superman IV.

His list of TV credentials is endless including Minder, Dempsey & Makepiece, but Clive is most well known for his character Mike Barratt in Casualty. Unsurprisingly, hugely supportive of the NHS with the view that it should indeed be protected.

Now the author of a series of Freddy Malone adventure books for children, with a new release coming in 2025.

Clive chooses some great tracks from the 80s for us - DA

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Welcome Kevin R McNally, prestigious English actor talks to us about his career. From his early roles in the 70s in The Last Good Friday, I-Claudius, Spy Who Loved me ("I was a sonar operator, I wasn't fed a line, but Roger Moore handed me a gun and I shot a man in an orange tabbard!!"), to his work on Dr. Who under Colin Baker's tenure, and his character in the Pirates Of The Carribbean franchise.

Charming, funny and generous, Kevin chooses some great tracks from the 80s marking his love of Tina Turner, Pink Floyd and The Who - DA

In this episode we welcome Bathgate boy Martin Metcalfe, the front man to one of Dave's favourite 80s bands, another of Scotland's many outfits that should have been garnered far greater success - Goodbye Mr.MacKenzie!

Martin explains the sprawl of friends and acquaintances that formed GMM's troupe. He talks in detail about his love and relationship with music with all the romance for Punk and Rock n Roll history. Martin and the band were thrust into the music industry at a time when money and the commercial machine had unfortunately taken over and in turn clouded Martin's initial ideals.

A track record of some exciting singles, well received by the press, a reputation for delivering eclectic cover versions in live sets educating the adoring fanbase, The Mackenzies eventually imploded on a huge US tour. Keys player and singer Shirley Manson went off to create what Garbage became with Butch Vig and Martin came back to England to get sober - DA

Still working; producing with Richard Jobson on projects, gigging with The filthy Tongues and putting on Goodby Mr.MacKenzie shows.

Catch GMM live in 2025: APRIL 4TH @ 100 CLUB, OXFORD STREET, LONDON APRIL 5TH @ HAIRY DOG, DERBY AUG 1ST @ BACK DOUNE THE RABBIT HOLE, STERLING *AND* THE STONE VALLEY SOUTH, NORTH & MIDLANDS FESTIVALS in the UK this Summer

https://www.songkick.com/artists/212832-goodbye-mr-mackenzie/calendar

Music played in this episode is as follows: Goodbye Mr.Mackenzie 'Now We Are Married' (Metcalfe) / Goodbye Mr.Mackenzie 'Amsterdam' (Schuman, Brel) / Jesus & Mary Chain 'Some Candy Talking' (Reid, Reid) / Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 'Tupelo' (Adamson, Cave, Harvey) / Pixies 'Monkeys Gone To Heaven' (Black) / Skids 'Hurry On Boys' (Jobsob, Adamson, Webb, Baillie)

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In Episode 58 We welcome Mark Bannister from Kent based Ska and Punk outfit The Larks.

They quickly established a reputation as the kind of exciting live band that no one would want to follow on any bill. Frequently tearing the roofs off London venues like the Marquee and The Town & Country Club. It was Rolling Stones press guy who described the Larks as "... the best live band since The Faces"

The Larks garnered some interest, released some singles but by Mark's own admission, one of the things you could not accuse them of was being careerists. "We would have followed a plan, if only we had know that we had to"

Perhaps the bitterest pill they had to swallow was witnessing The Housemartins signing a deal meant for The Larks, backstage after having just supported them - DA

**Listener discretion - Features content about Mental health and addiction**

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We talk to the inspiring Anita Chellamah - most famed as a member of female British pop group Toto Coelo.We delve into her dancing career on the stage working with Yul Brynner and at the BBC in the Legs & Co dance troupe. From the more rock driven flavour of The Cherry Bombs through to the medal worthy work she does now, as an addiction and trauma therapist. Plus Anita chooses her top 5 tracks form the 80s - DA

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Welcome Kit Clark, multi intrumentalist member of Danny Wilson, brother of lead vocalist Gary.

Kit tells us all about his early discovery of classic song arrangers, the Sinatra era, the Bowie Purchases as a kid and the band's shared love of Steely Dan.

Following a string of single releases culminating in the huge hit 'Mary's Prayer', as is often the case, the band struggled to field the record company demand to deliver replica hits, which led the guys to disband Danny Wilson and write unhindered. Still working together but under different guises. Kit has more recently been working, writing several plays.

He also chooses 5 wonderful tacks from the 80s for this episode -DA

*This episode features excerpts of 3rd party musical content but in some cases the music has been removed for legal reasons.*

We are chuffed to have spent the evening hearing the Andy Kyriacou story. A proud Greek Cypriot, something he shared in common with his friend George Michael. Andy was the drummer in the original line up of Modern Romance and remains to this day, the only original member, but now fronts the band. Once a relentless clubber, with a diary full of detail on the outfits worn and the celebrities he would meet. Now a proud father and still a dedicated musician. He has a huge appetite for music and chooses 5 belters from the 80s for our listening pleasure.
Andy puts the record straight about his Latin Jazz pop band with the party reputation, who are a collective of great players and a force to be reckoned live. Whether they would win in a fight with Blue Rondo A La Turk though remains to be seen - DA

**Advance Warning**Strong language, adult themes and discusses mental health**

*This episode contains excerpts of 3rd party music content*

In this episode, We have a frank, honest and at times overwhelming heart to heart with lots of laughter and swearing, so buckle up for a bumpy ride!!

Griff Griffths is a Croydon punk who has somehow survived a life most people wouldn't have. A drummer in signed punk & pop groups, a wealthy business entrepreneur, a pro comedian, a documentary maker, best selling author, radio show presenter, with enough anecdotes to sink a ship, like beating Dave Lee Roth in an arm wrestle!
A life long mental health sufferer, a hard worker, with a love for music & a lust for life.
Griff chooses his top five 80s cuts - DA

Biography: I was The King Of Spain: https://olympiapublishers.com/book/i-was-the-king-of-spain
Punk documentary: Are They Hostile official trailor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRIZc5BupWI&t=61s
Strength: The Girl For Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUw7YfEz6Do