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
130 episodes
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 43
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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 42
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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
The Good Life
In this episode of My 70’s TV Childhood, we return to the much-loved 1970s British sitcom The Good Life. By popular request from listener Danny (thank you, Danny!), we reminisce about the journey of Tom and Barbara Good ...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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20:35
The Quiz # 27
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 “Variety Pack,” we’ll dive into questions abo...
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Season 5
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Episode 37
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15:43
🌈 Rainbow
Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood! Today, we're returning to the colourful and somewhat surreal world of Rainbow, one of the most iconic children’s television shows of the 1970s. As regular listeners know, our podcast is al...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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20:45
The Quiz #26
Hello, and welcome back to The My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! This week, we bring you 20 brand new questions across four rounds, celebrating all things 1970s television.In Round One, “Back to School,” we’re returning to schools, jus...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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17:36
Little Big Time
Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood! Today, we’re returning to the quirky world of Little Big Time, a show that took a unique approach to children’s television in the 70s. As many of you know, our podcast explores the magic of growing up in 19...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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17:44
The Quiz #25
Hello, and welcome back to The My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz. This week, we’re celebrating our 25th quiz with 20 fresh questions across four rounds, all focused on the unforgettable TV of the 1970s.In Round One, "Blue Peter Badge," we’ll sta...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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16:57
It's Basil Brush.... Boom Boom!
Hello and welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood. Today we’re celebrating one of the most beloved characters from 1970s British television—Basil Brush. Who could forget his signature “Boom Boom!”! Basil Brush was more than just a puppet; he...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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26:48
The Quiz #24
Although we’re not live from Norwich, we’re still "The Quiz of the Week!"Hello and welcome back once again to the My 70’s TV Childhood Podcast. This week’s quiz has a special theme: 1970s quiz and game shows. As always, it’s ...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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15:30
Charley Says….
Hello and welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood. I’m Oliver Colling, and today’s episode is all about those unforgettable Public Information Films that shaped our lives in 1970s Britain. Remember Edward Judd’s “Think Bike” warning? Or the Green ...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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26:47
The Quiz # 23
Hello and welcome back once again to the My 70’s TV Childhood Podcast. Our quiz this week has a theme: Summer holidays. In the UK at the time of recording, schools are breaking up for holidays. To recreate the spirit of a 70’s TV Childhood Summ...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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20:37
It's Friday, It's Five to Five and It's .....Crackerjack!
Hello and a warm welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood, where we celebrate growing up in 1970s Britain and reminisce about the pivotal role television played in our lives and our families' lives back then. It was an era when TV programs were a c...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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20:51
The Quiz # 22
Hello and welcome back once again to the podcast world’s favourite quiz based on the award-shortlisted podcast My 70’s TV Childhood. Just because it’s the only one based on the podcast doesn’t make a difference, as I know how much you ...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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19:04
… and it’s Good Night From Him
Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood, where we reminisce about growing up in 1970s Britain and how television shaped our lives. . If you played with Sindy or Action Man, watched the Bay City Rollers in Shang a Lang, and wouldn't miss <...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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32:14
The Quiz # 21
Welcome back to the 21st edition of our quiz! Whether you've been with us from the start or are joining us for the first time, I'm thrilled to have you here.Today's quiz follows our traditional format, diving into four rounds wit...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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16:19
Here Comes Bod!
Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood, where we reminisce about growing up in 1970s Britain and how television shaped our lives. It was an era marked by distinctive fashion choices—think brown, beige, and orange—and peculiar pastimes, from covet...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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17:45
The Quiz #20
Hello there and welcome back to the twentieth edition of our 1970s TV quiz. If you’ve listened to all our quizzes so far, well done on your stamina! If this is your first time tuning in, you are most welcome.Our quiz format is straightfo...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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17:47
Laughing at Life with '70s British Sitcoms
Welcome back to My 70s TV Childhood. In this episode, we journey through the comedic landscape of the 1970s with a spotlight on the iconic sitcoms that shaped our generation.As a child, I experienced the vibrant world of ...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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23:50