
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
179 episodes
The Quiz # 54
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow ...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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15:50

Top 10 TV Detectives | US Style
Join me, as I count down the top 10 American detective and crime shows that captivated British audiences during the 1970s. From the sun-soaked highways of California to the gritty streets of New York, these imported dramas provided weekly escap...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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24:15

The Quiz # 53
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow ...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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15:58

Magpie🪶 The Rebel Kids’ TV Show
Join me, as I take you back to the rebellious world of Magpie, ITV's groundbreaking children's show that first hit the screens in 1968 as a bold rival to the BBC's Blue Peter.With presenters like Mick Robertson and Jenny Hanley, Magpie w...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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18:36

The Quiz # 52
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!As always, we have 20 questions over 4 rounds. It's just for fun, and the quizmaster's answer is the final one! So...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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17:31

All Creatures Great and Small🐾
This week, I'm exploring one of the 1970s most beloved television programmes - "All Creatures Great and Small." Inspired by my recent experience with expensive veterinary bills for one of our cats, this episode reflects on how dramatically our ...
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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24:01

The Quiz # 51
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow ...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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17:49

Nina Saville - Are You Being Served?
This week, we have a very special guest joining us - the accomplished actress and author Nina Saville! Nina is perhaps best known to our listeners as Mr. Rumbold's secretary in the beloved BBC sitcom "Are You Being Served?" - a role that made h...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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26:40

The Quiz #50 🎉
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!🎉 SPECIAL MILESTONE EPISODE! 🎉Today we're celebrating our 50th quiz episode! It's been fifty episodes since we...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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17:29

The Flashing Blade
This week, we're diving into one of the most beloved and gloriously chaotic pieces of 70s children's television - The Flashing Blade! Originally a serious French historical drama called "Le Chevalier Tempête," this tale of dashing French spy Ch...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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20:16

Quiz # 49
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow ...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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17:24

Summer in the 70's - Spinoffs, Swing Ball & Spain ☀️
This week, we're diving into the wonderful world of 1970s summer holidays - from the surprising success of sitcom film spinoffs to family holiday traditions and those magical school holiday TV schedules that kept us glued to our screens....
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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21:55

The Quiz # 48
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow ...
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Season 6
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Episode 29
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16:26

Kung Fu 🤺
This week, we're exploring the martial arts craze that swept Britain in the 1970s, inspired by the unlikely hit TV series "Kung Fu" starring David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine, the wandering Shaolin monk.Remember those Saturday tea time...
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Season 6
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Episode 28
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19:05

The Quiz # 47
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow ...
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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17:54

Time for Your.... Points of View??
This week, I'm taking inspiration from the BBC's classic viewer feedback show "Points of View" to share some of the wonderful messages you've sent me over the years. It's a celebration of our shared 70s TV memories and the amazing community we'...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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22:20

The Quiz # 46
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow ...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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16:13

Superstars- When Our Sporting Heroes Became Gladiators
This week, we return with the ultimate sporting spectacle of the 70s: Superstars, where our greatest athletes stepped out of their comfort zones to compete in the classiest school sports day ever televised.First airing on New Year's Eve ...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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22:21

The Quiz #45
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow ...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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14:58

Opportunity Knocks!
This week, I take a nostalgic journey through one of the most iconic talent shows of the 1970s – "Opportunity Knocks!" While watching modern talent competitions like "Britain's Got Talent" and "The Masked Singer," I found myself reminiscing abo...
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Season 6
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Episode 22
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26:18

The Quiz # 44
Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow ...
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Season 6
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Episode 21
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15:00

Time Travel to Saturday, May 19, 1973
This week, I take a nostalgic journey through the TV schedules from Saturday, May 19, 1973, using both the TV Times and Radio Times as my time machines – yes, in those days you needed two separate magazines to know what was on all three channel...
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Season 6
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Episode 20
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22:42

The Quiz # 43
Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade! This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70’s TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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15:13
