
My 70's TV Childhood
A celebration of growing up in Britain in the 1970's and the huge part TV played in our lives. You can comment on episodes, suggest subjects for future podcasts and, of course, share your memories with us on our blog www.my70sTVchildhood.com
Episodes
147 episodes
The Quiz #38
Welcome back to another fun-filled edition of the My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! Whether you're a long-time listener or joining us for the first time, this is your chance to put your 1970s TV knowledge to the test. So grab a pen, a notepad, maybe e...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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16:06

Old School Memories!
School is back in session, making it the perfect time to revisit one of the most iconic school-based dramas in British television—Grange Hill. When it first aired in 1978, it was nothing short of a revolution. Unlike the idealised portrayals of...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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18:25

The Quiz # 37
Welcome back to another fun-filled edition of the My 70s TV Childhood Quiz! If you grew up watching television in the 1970s, this is your chance to put your knowledge to the test. Whether you were a devoted World of Sport fan, a lover of classi...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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17:45

Farewell George Roper!
Welcome back to My 70s TV Childhood.In this episode, we pay tribute to the late Brian Murphy, best known as the weary, grumpy, yet oddly lovable landlord George Roper from Man About the House and George and Mildred. Murphy, who sadly pas...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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17:35

The Quiz #36
Welcome back to another fun-filled edition of the My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! This week, we had a very special guest—none other than Sooty himself! Yes, our favourite silent magician joined us in the studio, and let’s just say he had a few trick...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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18:04

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood, the podcast where we revisit the television greats that shaped our lives growing up in 1970s Britain.In this episode, we’re taking a nostalgic journey into Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, an animate...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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18:10

The Quiz #35
Welcome back to My 70s TV Childhood Quiz! I’m thrilled to bring you the latest instalment of our fortnightly trip into 70s TV nostalgia. If you’re new here, a warm welcome! This podcast is all about celebrating the golden age of television and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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17:36

Life is The Name of the Game
Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood, the podcast where we revisit the TV shows, memories, and moments that shaped childhoods in 1970s Britain. It’s hard to believe we’re already in our sixth season! The support and love from all of you listeni...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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21:32

Happy New Year 🎉The Quiz #34
Welcome to the first episode of Season 6 of My 70s TV Childhood! I’m Oliver Colling, and I’m delighted to kick off 2025 with a brand-new quiz episode to blow away the Christmas cobwebs.If you’re new to the podcast, a warm welcome to you!...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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17:19

Fan Favourite: It Ain't Half Hot Mum🔥🔥
Hello and welcome back to another episode of My 70s TV Childhood. This week, we’re stepping into the world of one of Britain’s most beloved sitcoms from the 70s: It Ain’t Half Hot Mum. Created by the iconic duo Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this...
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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25:17
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Christmas Special: Bring Me Sunshine☀️
As Christmas Eve jingles ever closer, let’s take a moment to unwrap the festive season in 1970s Britain—a time filled with wonder, laughter, and the magic of television.Christmas as a child in the 70s was pure joy. The excitement began w...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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25:04
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🎄Christmas Quiz
Welcome to a very special edition of My 70s TV Childhood! This week, we’re celebrating Christmas with a listener-powered quiz extravaganza. That’s right—every single question in this episode has been submitted by you, our brilliant audience...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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21:47

Christmas List
Welcome to My 70s TV Childhood! As the festive season jingles ever closer, it’s time to unwrap memories of Christmas in 1970s Britain.Ah, the Christmas list. A child’s masterpiece of dreams, overthinking, and perhaps a little greed. Woul...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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18:11

Quiz #32
Welcome back to the My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! This week, we’re marching straight into the world of Dad’s Army with a special quiz that celebrates the much-loved sitcom and plenty more from the golden age of 1970s British television. Whether yo...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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16:46

FAB Virgil – Thunderbirds Are Go!
Welcome to another episode of My 70s TV Childhood. This time, we’re returning to the world of Gerry Anderson’s iconic puppet series. Growing up in 1970s Britain, Thunderbirds and other Anderson creations like Stingray...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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25:43

November 1975
I’m not sure what possessed me to venture into the dusty cellar this week, but I’m glad I did. Deep in the archives of My 70’s TV Childhood Towers, I unearthed copies of the Radio Times and TV Times from 19th November...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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24:49

The Quiz # 31
Hello, 70s TV lovers! Welcome to a brand-new episode of My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! We’re excited to take you on another journey through the colourful, quirky, and unforgettable world of British TV in the 1970s. Get ready for four round...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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12:51

Teatime Treats!
Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood! In today’s episode, we’re on a wild ride through the zany five-minute gems that made British teatime magical in the 1970s. Just before the news, these teatime treats burst onto our screens, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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23:23

Quiz # 30
Welcome to the latest episode of My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! Today, we’re taking another nostalgic journey through the 1970s, revisiting unforgettable moments from British TV. In this episode, we’ve got four rounds packed with fun and c...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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16:53

Timeslip
Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood! This episode is an absolute treat for fans of 1970s British sci-fi as we take a journey into the time-bending world of Timeslip.But before we leap into the past—or the future—I’m th...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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19:41

The Quiz #29
Welcome to another episode of My 70’s TV Childhood, the podcast where we take a nostalgic look back at the television and memories of growing up in 1970s Britain. Today, we bring you quiz number 29, filled with que...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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17:11

Let's go to the Gallery: Remembering Tony Hart
Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood! I’m Oliver Colling, and this episode holds a special place in my heart.Before we dive into the wonderful world of Tony Hart, I’d like to take a moment to dedicate this episode to my dear friend, Anth...
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Season 5
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Episode 40
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20:25

The Quiz # 28
Hello, and welcome back to The My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! This week, I’m bringing you 20 brand new questions across four rounds, all celebrating 1970s television.In Round One, titled “And Just Before the News...”, we’re diving i...
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Season 5
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Episode 39
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16:22
