Life in the 50s 1960s 70s in the United Kingdom. The night life, music, Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones. Television and pirate radio, fashion, work and school. Recent history. London Caroline.

Life in the 50s 1960s 70s in the United Kingdom. The night life, music, Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones. Television and pirate radio, fashion, work and school. Recent history. London Caroline.

Ray’s Rants UK

Category: History

Ray looks back at life in 1950s, 60s and 70s Britain: the music, from Hendrix to the Stones; pubs and clubs, Watney's Red Barrel and Babycham; pirate radio, Caroline and Luxembourg; cars, school, work, television, and 60s fashion.<br>

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Midweek Message 252.
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Midweek Message 248.
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Happy Christmas 2025 Happy Christmas 2025!
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Midweek Message 247.
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Midweek Message 246.
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Midweek Message 245.
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Midweek Message 244.
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Midweek Message 243
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Childhood memories. Village tales. Horse and cart. Spy radios. Milkman. Coal man.
Childhood memories. Village tales. Horse and cart. Spy radios. Milkman. Coal man. In this episode... Childhood memories. Village tales. Horse and cart. Spy radios. Milkman. Coal man.Sayings from the old days. Kelly's directory and so much more...
In this episode... Childhood memories. Village tales. Horse and cart. Spy radios. Milkman. Coal man.Sayings from the old days. Kelly's directory and so much more...
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Midweek Message 242.
Midweek Message 242. Winter is approaching fast. It was -2c this morning! That's 35f. As kids, we used to love the winter. Snowball fights, ice slides... great fun! Although, a few of us ended up having stitches at the hospital. Happy days!
Winter is approaching fast. It was -2c this morning! That's 35f. As kids, we used to love the winter. Snowball fights, ice slides... great fun! Although, a few of us ended up having stitches at the hospital. Happy days!
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Villages revisited. Freight trains. Real ale. Music. Graffiti. Litter. Parish Council.
Villages revisited. Freight trains. Real ale. Music. Graffiti. Litter. Parish Council. Another busy Sunday podcast. Villages revisited. Freight trains. Real ale. Music. Graffiti. Litter. Local policeman on a bike. Parish council. P lease, join me this Sunday.
Another busy Sunday podcast. Villages revisited. Freight trains. Real ale. Music. Graffiti. Litter. Local policeman on a bike. Parish council. P lease, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 241.
Midweek Message 241. The BBC. January Sales in October. Telling the time. 25th December. Join me for a quick midweek chat.
The BBC. January Sales in October. Telling the time. 25th December. Join me for a quick midweek chat.
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High Tea. Frozen Milk. Underground Bunkers. Bonfire Night. Derek's Cafe and more...
High Tea. Frozen Milk. Underground Bunkers. Bonfire Night. Derek's Cafe and more... There's so much to chat about in this episode. High Tea. Frozen Milk. Underground Bunkers. Bonfire Night. Derek's Cafe. Chinese Whispers. Food served on a piece of wood or slate and more...
There's so much to chat about in this episode. High Tea. Frozen Milk. Underground Bunkers. Bonfire Night. Derek's Cafe. Chinese Whispers. Food served on a piece of wood or slate and more...
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Midweek Message 240.
Midweek Message 240. Clockwork doorbells, fish and chip shops, fireplaces, bringing up children in 1878 and much more... Please, join me for a chat.
Clockwork doorbells, fish and chip shops, fireplaces, bringing up children in 1878 and much more... Please, join me for a chat.
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Expensive Friendships. Poisonous Snakes and Spiders. Meditation. Christmas Curry. Fairies.
Expensive Friendships. Poisonous Snakes and Spiders. Meditation. Christmas Curry. Fairies. Expensive Friendships. Poisonous Snakes and Spiders. Meditation. Christmas Curry. Fairies. Rubbish Dumps. There's a lost to talk about in this episode. Please, join me.
Expensive Friendships. Poisonous Snakes and Spiders. Meditation. Christmas Curry. Fairies. Rubbish Dumps. There's a lost to talk about in this episode. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 239.
Midweek Message 239. Car park attendants. Swanbourne Lake aircraft crash. Milking a cow. Gas fire pokers. Telephones. Join me for a quick chat this Wednesday.
Car park attendants. Swanbourne Lake aircraft crash. Milking a cow. Gas fire pokers. Telephones. Join me for a quick chat this Wednesday.
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Toasted Crumpet by the fire. Board Games. Gravel Pits. Train Sets. Pirate Radio.
Toasted Crumpet by the fire. Board Games. Gravel Pits. Train Sets. Pirate Radio. Toasted Crumpet by the fire. Fawlty Towers.  Board Games. Gravel Pits. Train Sets. Pirate Radio. There's so much to chat about in this episode. I hope you enjoy it!
Toasted Crumpet by the fire. Fawlty Towers.  Board Games. Gravel Pits. Train Sets. Pirate Radio. There's so much to chat about in this episode. I hope you enjoy it!
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Midweek Message 238.
Midweek Message 238. Faulty Towers, more pubs and shops closing, Netflix nights to blame? Join me for a quick chat.
Faulty Towers, more pubs and shops closing, Netflix nights to blame? Join me for a quick chat.
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Privately Owned Pubs, Where am I? Air Raid Shelters, New Houses and more...
Privately Owned Pubs, Where am I? Air Raid Shelters, New Houses and more... Privately Owned Pubs, Where am I? Air Raid Shelters, New Houses and more...
Privately Owned Pubs, Where am I? Air Raid Shelters, New Houses and more...
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Midweek Message 237.
Midweek Message 237. Thia restaurants and beer. Fish and chip restaurants. Gin traps and a local rifle range and much more. Please, join me.
Thia restaurants and beer. Fish and chip restaurants. Gin traps and a local rifle range and much more. Please, join me.
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Bad drivers, tea sets, fish and chip prices, pubs open late, council houses, pub quiz, and more...
Bad drivers, tea sets, fish and chip prices, pubs open late, council houses, pub quiz, and more... Let's rant about bad car drivers. Why do we use mugs rather than cups and saucers? Where have proper tea sets gone? Fish and chip prices have gone through the roof! Pubs can stay open later... That's all very well but landlords can't afford to pay the staff to stay until midnight! Council houses, new-build house prices, quiz night... and so much more!
Let's rant about bad car drivers. Why do we use mugs rather than cups and saucers? Where have proper tea sets gone? Fish and chip prices have gone through the roof! Pubs can stay open later... That's all very well but landlords can't afford to pay the staff to stay until midnight! Council houses, new-build house prices, quiz night... and so much more!
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Midweek Message 236.
Midweek Message 236. Prefabricated buildings, so-called friends who let you down, warning notices on TV programs, loud adverts and films... and more! Please, join me!
Prefabricated buildings, so-called friends who let you down, warning notices on TV programs, loud adverts and films... and more! Please, join me!
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Rural Living Museum. 1960s Fashion. Friday Club Night. Fish & Chips.
Rural Living Museum. 1960s Fashion. Friday Club Night. Fish & Chips. I loved visiting the Rural Life Living Museum in Hampshire. I also loved 1960s Fashion, Friday Club Night, Fish & Chips with loads of salt and vinegar... Happy days!
I loved visiting the Rural Life Living Museum in Hampshire. I also loved 1960s Fashion, Friday Club Night, Fish & Chips with loads of salt and vinegar... Happy days!
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Midweek Message 235.
Midweek Message 235. The railway quickly developed and spread throughout the country. Goods were carried from A to B, which was great, but... people also started to uproot and travel around the country. Was that a good thing? We're off to Hampshire, the weather is boring, but I hope you'll join me for this week's Midweek Message.
The railway quickly developed and spread throughout the country. Goods were carried from A to B, which was great, but... people also started to uproot and travel around the country. Was that a good thing? We're off to Hampshire, the weather is boring, but I hope you'll join me for this week's Midweek Message.
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Dreams, Stalkers, Control Freaks, Lies, Thieves, Jobs Worth... and more.
Dreams, Stalkers, Control Freaks, Lies, Thieves, Jobs Worth... and more. Dreams, Stalkers, Control Freaks, Lies, Thieves, Job's Worth... and more. There's a mixture of stuff to chat about! I hope you enjoy this hour of rants and inane drivel!
Dreams, Stalkers, Control Freaks, Lies, Thieves, Job's Worth... and more. There's a mixture of stuff to chat about! I hope you enjoy this hour of rants and inane drivel!
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Midweek Message 234.
Midweek Message 234. Old busses, trams and other stuff. A girl who fell for a control freak.
Old busses, trams and other stuff. A girl who fell for a control freak.
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Change is inevitable, smelly farms, noisy schools, ghosts and much more.
Change is inevitable, smelly farms, noisy schools, ghosts and much more. Change is inevitable, but it happens too fast. People can't keep up with the changes going on in society. Also... ghosts in the woods? Steam engines. Smelly farms and noisy schools. Plus, loads of other stuff. Please, join me for a good old chat.
Change is inevitable, but it happens too fast. People can't keep up with the changes going on in society. Also... ghosts in the woods? Steam engines. Smelly farms and noisy schools. Plus, loads of other stuff. Please, join me for a good old chat.
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Midweek Message 233.
Midweek Message 233. Dumping friends, lying about your car, being an unpaid taxi driver and loads of other stuff. Please, join me for this Midweek Message.
Dumping friends, lying about your car, being an unpaid taxi driver and loads of other stuff. Please, join me for this Midweek Message.
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Buying and selling property, what Americans think of Brits, living alone and more..
Buying and selling property, what Americans think of Brits, living alone and more.. Buying and selling property, moving house can be a nightmare! What Americans think of us Brits and our strange sayings. What's it like living alone? I don't think I'd like it. Join me for a chat this Sunday.
Buying and selling property, moving house can be a nightmare! What Americans think of us Brits and our strange sayings. What's it like living alone? I don't think I'd like it. Join me for a chat this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 231.
Midweek Message 231. Poisonous frogs, train strikes, gridlocked roads, nothing works properly... what's happened to our country? Join me for a good old moan!
Poisonous frogs, train strikes, gridlocked roads, nothing works properly... what's happened to our country? Join me for a good old moan!
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Friends Not Lovers, red phone boxes, gold diggers, no driving license...
Friends Not Lovers, red phone boxes, gold diggers, no driving license... Friends Not Lovers, red phone boxes, gold diggers, no driving license... quite a mixture this Sunday. I hope you enjoy the episode.
Friends Not Lovers, red phone boxes, gold diggers, no driving license... quite a mixture this Sunday. I hope you enjoy the episode.
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Midweek Message 230.
Midweek Message 230. The music intro last week went down well... NOT! I knew it! People do NOT like music introductions to podcasts or videos. You'll be pleased to know that I'll never do that again. I've had a haircut... stone the crows, it's cold!
The music intro last week went down well... NOT! I knew it! People do NOT like music introductions to podcasts or videos. You'll be pleased to know that I'll never do that again. I've had a haircut... stone the crows, it's cold!
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Family Life. Milky drinks, Tizer, bonfires in the Autumn, phone boxes, television...
Family Life. Milky drinks, Tizer, bonfires in the Autumn, phone boxes, television... Family Life. Milky drinks, Tizer, bonfires in the Autumn, phone boxes, television... What a title! I hope you enjoy this hour-long episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.
Family Life. Milky drinks, Tizer, bonfires in the Autumn, phone boxes, television... What a title! I hope you enjoy this hour-long episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.
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Midweek Message 229.
Midweek Message 229. This is the BBC Home Service. Here is the news... News readers spoke the Queen's English back in the old days. Now, anything goes! Such a shame. I hope you're keeping well. Autumn is well on the way now, time to go scrumping!
This is the BBC Home Service. Here is the news... News readers spoke the Queen's English back in the old days. Now, anything goes! Such a shame. I hope you're keeping well. Autumn is well on the way now, time to go scrumping!
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Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll 1960s and more...
Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll 1960s and more... Yes, we had sex, drugs and rock and roll in the 1960s. But, we still have that now... don't we? In this episode, I look back at the 60s and the fun we had back then. I also rant about cars, busses, trains, people and... well, just about anything and everything!
Yes, we had sex, drugs and rock and roll in the 1960s. But, we still have that now... don't we? In this episode, I look back at the 60s and the fun we had back then. I also rant about cars, busses, trains, people and... well, just about anything and everything!
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Midweek Message 228.
Midweek Message 228. Leaving your doors open in the old days wasn't always a good idea! It wasn't only neighbours who popped in! New washing machine, anyone? Ripped jeans... why buy them when you can rip your own jeans? Happy days!
Leaving your doors open in the old days wasn't always a good idea! It wasn't only neighbours who popped in! New washing machine, anyone? Ripped jeans... why buy them when you can rip your own jeans? Happy days!
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Doors not locked, neighbours wander in, people were trusted.
Doors not locked, neighbours wander in, people were trusted. Is it true that people didn't lock their doors in the old days? Neighbours would wander in for a chat or to borrow a cup of sugar or some milk if they'd run out. People were more trustworthy back then... most of them, anyway!
Is it true that people didn't lock their doors in the old days? Neighbours would wander in for a chat or to borrow a cup of sugar or some milk if they'd run out. People were more trustworthy back then... most of them, anyway!
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Midweek Message 227.
Midweek Message 227. Cars, dustmen, seagulls, hammering... plenty of background noises to day! Is eating meat good for you? Or should we all go vegan? Noooo... I'd miss my cheese and pickle sandwiches!
Cars, dustmen, seagulls, hammering... plenty of background noises to day! Is eating meat good for you? Or should we all go vegan? Noooo... I'd miss my cheese and pickle sandwiches!
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Have we progressed as a society?
Have we progressed as a society? Have we progressed as a society? Have things changed for the better? Good question. Also, bicycles with no lights, More on allotments, electric trolly busses replaced by diesel, paper bags rather than plastic... Join me for a good old rant!
Have we progressed as a society? Have things changed for the better? Good question. Also, bicycles with no lights, More on allotments, electric trolly busses replaced by diesel, paper bags rather than plastic... Join me for a good old rant!
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Midweek Message 226.
Midweek Message 226. Dentist, optician, teeth, glasses... Stone the crows! Expense! Local councils might be selling off allotment for developers to build houses. Sacrilege! I hope you're keeping well. Let's have a good old moan!
Dentist, optician, teeth, glasses... Stone the crows! Expense! Local councils might be selling off allotment for developers to build houses. Sacrilege! I hope you're keeping well. Let's have a good old moan!
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Your first car, first house, new or old? Plus, thunder and Lightning!
Your first car, first house, new or old? Plus, thunder and Lightning! Your first car, first house... do you prefer new or old? I love old cars. It doesn't matter if the car is scratched or dented, who cares? Old houses have character, history and stories to tell. Would you cover your entire garden with a greenhouse? The ide sounds great but... Do you like electrical storms? In this episode, I’m in the garden recording the storm!  Join me this Sunday for a good old natter.
Your first car, first house... do you prefer new or old? I love old cars. It doesn't matter if the car is scratched or dented, who cares? Old houses have character, history and stories to tell. Would you cover your entire garden with a greenhouse? The ide sounds great but... Do you like electrical storms? In this episode, I’m in the garden recording the storm!  Join me this Sunday for a good old natter.
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Midweek Message 225.
Midweek Message 225. Eating out. Chinese, Indian, Thai restaurants. Fish and Chip shops. Join me for a chat about the good old days... and these days.
Eating out. Chinese, Indian, Thai restaurants. Fish and Chip shops. Join me for a chat about the good old days... and these days.
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Picnics countryside unexploded bombs Swanbourne Lake Arundel and more...
Picnics countryside unexploded bombs Swanbourne Lake Arundel and more... Picnics in the countryside, unexploded bombs and a German aircraft found in Swanbourne Lake, Arundel. And, of course, lots more! Please, join me.
Picnics in the countryside, unexploded bombs and a German aircraft found in Swanbourne Lake, Arundel. And, of course, lots more! Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 224.
Midweek Message 224. A lovely Sunday afternoon listening to live music in the pub... NOT! What a disaster! The train was cancelled, my knee hurt, my ears were tortured with the noise... Then there's the window cleaner who decided clean our windows. Stone the crows!
A lovely Sunday afternoon listening to live music in the pub... NOT! What a disaster! The train was cancelled, my knee hurt, my ears were tortured with the noise... Then there's the window cleaner who decided clean our windows. Stone the crows!
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Heating house in the 50s. Man caves. house husbands, good manners and more...
Heating house in the 50s. Man caves. house husbands, good manners and more... How did we heat out homes back in the 50s and 60s? We had a coal fire in the lounge but, what about the bedrooms? Also, man caves.... every man, and woman, should have one! Would you like to be a house husband? Imagine staying at home doing all the household chores while your wife is at work. Manners maketh man, does that still hold today? Electronics everywhere! It's all too much!
How did we heat out homes back in the 50s and 60s? We had a coal fire in the lounge but, what about the bedrooms? Also, man caves.... every man, and woman, should have one! Would you like to be a house husband? Imagine staying at home doing all the household chores while your wife is at work. Manners maketh man, does that still hold today? Electronics everywhere! It's all too much!
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Midweek Message 223.
Midweek Message 223. The weather, computers, cars, a big shout out... apparently, a top doctor reckons that going to the pub is good for mental health. I'll drink to that! Sadly, we're losing pubs at the rate of one a day.
The weather, computers, cars, a big shout out... apparently, a top doctor reckons that going to the pub is good for mental health. I'll drink to that! Sadly, we're losing pubs at the rate of one a day.
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What Girls Wanted in the 60s. Trains. Pubs Closing. School and more
What Girls Wanted in the 60s. Trains. Pubs Closing. School and more What girls really wanted in the old days and what they wants now. Steam trains, or not. Pubs closing at the rate of one a day!  Leaving school and more... Join me!
What girls really wanted in the old days and what they wants now. Steam trains, or not. Pubs closing at the rate of one a day!  Leaving school and more... Join me!
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Midweek Message 222.
Midweek Message 222. Massive rain storm, heatwave on the way, town centre shop closing, moaning and complaining, stress... Join me for a good old natter!
Massive rain storm, heatwave on the way, town centre shop closing, moaning and complaining, stress... Join me for a good old natter!
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We know about the past. What about the future? AI, driverless cars, no shope, no pubs...
We know about the past. What about the future? AI, driverless cars, no shope, no pubs... We know all about the past, what happened when and where. But, what about the future? AI, will authors and playwrights be out of a job? Will we need to learn to drive a car? Cars will be driverless! Will shops exist? Order everything online. Join me this Sunday for a chat.
We know all about the past, what happened when and where. But, what about the future? AI, will authors and playwrights be out of a job? Will we need to learn to drive a car? Cars will be driverless! Will shops exist? Order everything online. Join me this Sunday for a chat.
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Midweek Message 221.
Midweek Message 221. It's hot, too hot! I mustn't complain about the heat. After all, I've been moaning about the cold throughout the winter and now it's summer. I hope you're keeping well and not overheating... like me!
It's hot, too hot! I mustn't complain about the heat. After all, I've been moaning about the cold throughout the winter and now it's summer. I hope you're keeping well and not overheating... like me!
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How has your town and your life changed over the years?
How has your town and your life changed over the years? How has your town and your life changed over the years? Buildings have been demolished and replaced by monstrosities. Your life has changed in many ways, some good some bad. Remember the fairground visiting your town? Happy days! Working from home, does it work?  Join me for a good old chat this Sunday.
How has your town and your life changed over the years? Buildings have been demolished and replaced by monstrosities. Your life has changed in many ways, some good some bad. Remember the fairground visiting your town? Happy days! Working from home, does it work?  Join me for a good old chat this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 220.
Midweek Message 220. Computers, don't you just love them? Let's retire and relax... Hah, a chance would be a fine thing! Stress, avoid it at all costs! Last but not least, small houses in Britain. We live in a box!
Computers, don't you just love them? Let's retire and relax... Hah, a chance would be a fine thing! Stress, avoid it at all costs! Last but not least, small houses in Britain. We live in a box!
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England, now a different country.
England, now a different country. So many things have changed over the years that England doesn’t always feel like England anymore. Plus, do you use too many words to describe something? Brevity is lost! Please, join me for a good old chat this Sunday.
So many things have changed over the years that England doesn’t always feel like England anymore. Plus, do you use too many words to describe something? Brevity is lost! Please, join me for a good old chat this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 219.
Midweek Message 219. Dinner parties in the 1980s, dens of iniquity, boring podcast episodes and more... please, join me for this week's Midweek Message.
Dinner parties in the 1980s, dens of iniquity, boring podcast episodes and more... please, join me for this week's Midweek Message.
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Relationship breakup, losing possessions, pressed flowers...
Relationship breakup, losing possessions, pressed flowers... In this episode, I bang on about relationships breaking up where people lose possessions, very often including their home. Pressing wild flowers, collecting things and more. Please, join me.
In this episode, I bang on about relationships breaking up where people lose possessions, very often including their home. Pressing wild flowers, collecting things and more. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 218.
Midweek Message 218. What have you lost during a relationship break-up? A house? A car? That's something I might talk about next Sunday. Trespassing in the woods, fishing, politics... no, not politics! Stone the crows! Join me for a chat about this and that.
What have you lost during a relationship break-up? A house? A car? That's something I might talk about next Sunday. Trespassing in the woods, fishing, politics... no, not politics! Stone the crows! Join me for a chat about this and that.
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Car salesmen, Hi-Fi equipment, it was all about the bass in the 1960s!
Car salesmen, Hi-Fi equipment, it was all about the bass in the 1960s! Car salesmen, transistor radios in the good old days, Hi-Fi equipment… do youngsters today know what quality audio sounds like? It’s all about the bass! The 1950s and 60s when teenagers wanted a TV in their bedroom, a transistor radio and a record player. These days, they want the latest iPhone.  How sad. Join me for a good old chat.
Car salesmen, transistor radios in the good old days, Hi-Fi equipment… do youngsters today know what quality audio sounds like? It’s all about the bass! The 1950s and 60s when teenagers wanted a TV in their bedroom, a transistor radio and a record player. These days, they want the latest iPhone.  How sad. Join me for a good old chat.
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Midweek Message 217.
Midweek Message 217. The Highway Code back in the 1930s, a cat deterrent, the weather, your emails and more. Please, join me for a chat.
The Highway Code back in the 1930s, a cat deterrent, the weather, your emails and more. Please, join me for a chat.
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Crittal windows in the old days double glazing buying a fridge or dishwasher nightmare
Crittal windows in the old days double glazing buying a fridge or dishwasher nightmare Crittal windows were all the thing in the1950s. Then, double glazing came along with pushy salesmen entering our homes. Want to buy a fridge or a dishwasher these days? What a palaver! It was so easy back in the good old days. In this episode, I have a good old moan and rant! Join me, if you dare!
Crittal windows were all the thing in the1950s. Then, double glazing came along with pushy salesmen entering our homes. Want to buy a fridge or a dishwasher these days? What a palaver! It was so easy back in the good old days. In this episode, I have a good old moan and rant! Join me, if you dare!
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Midweek Message 216.
Midweek Message 216. Do you find yourself making excuses when someone invites you out, say, to a certain restaurant you don’t like? Or are you the type who’s upfront and simply says it’s not your scene? Sometimes, a small white lie feels like the polite way out... but is it really the best choice?
Do you find yourself making excuses when someone invites you out, say, to a certain restaurant you don’t like? Or are you the type who’s upfront and simply says it’s not your scene? Sometimes, a small white lie feels like the polite way out... but is it really the best choice?
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Isle of Wight Trip May 2025
Isle of Wight Trip May 2025 During our Isle of Wight trip this year we went on a boat trip, visited Osbourne house, Shanklin Chine, the Donkey Sanctuary, Quarr Abbey and much more. Please, join me for a look at the island.
During our Isle of Wight trip this year we went on a boat trip, visited Osbourne house, Shanklin Chine, the Donkey Sanctuary, Quarr Abbey and much more. Please, join me for a look at the island.
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Midweek Message 215.
Midweek Message 215. School kids walk to school in the pouring rain wearing just a shirt or blouse with no coat. Do you remember being told... Go out in the rain and you'll catch your death of cold! Rubbish! In this Midweek Message, I won't be boring you with stories from the Isle of Wight... I'm saving that for Sunday.
School kids walk to school in the pouring rain wearing just a shirt or blouse with no coat. Do you remember being told... Go out in the rain and you'll catch your death of cold! Rubbish! In this Midweek Message, I won't be boring you with stories from the Isle of Wight... I'm saving that for Sunday.
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Midweek Message 214.
Midweek Message 214. I'm hoping that it will be a lovely day weather-wise when you listen to this Midweek Message. Because, I'll be on holiday! The sun will be shining, the sky blue, the real ale flowing... Haha, happy days!
I'm hoping that it will be a lovely day weather-wise when you listen to this Midweek Message. Because, I'll be on holiday! The sun will be shining, the sky blue, the real ale flowing... Haha, happy days!
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Society Today versus the Good Old Days.
Society Today versus the Good Old Days. Society today is very different from the good old days. In this episode, I compare then and now and wonder whether things were better many moons ago. Please, join me.
Society today is very different from the good old days. In this episode, I compare then and now and wonder whether things were better many moons ago. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 213.
Midweek Message 213. Hello, I'm back from Milton Keynes. We had a great time looking around museums but we're pleased to be home.
Hello, I'm back from Milton Keynes. We had a great time looking around museums but we're pleased to be home.
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Midweek Message 212.
Midweek Message 212. Sunday roast dinner, Queen Victoria, oast houses. Queen Matilda and more... What a mixture this midweek message is! I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed chatting.
Sunday roast dinner, Queen Victoria, oast houses. Queen Matilda and more... What a mixture this midweek message is! I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed chatting.
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Punishing Kids, teachers, parents, school caning,
Punishing Kids, teachers, parents, school caning, Were you physically punished when you were young. I got the cane for bunking off school! Happy days!
Were you physically punished when you were young. I got the cane for bunking off school! Happy days!
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Midweek Message 211.
Midweek Message 211. Gardening, car washing, window cleaning, hat making... What? Hat making? A chap I in knew was a milliner. He laughed at me because I was a TV engineer and he made hats! Happy days!
Gardening, car washing, window cleaning, hat making... What? Hat making? A chap I in knew was a milliner. He laughed at me because I was a TV engineer and he made hats! Happy days!
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From a Paper Round to a Saturday Job.
From a Paper Round to a Saturday Job. Did you have a Saturday job when you were at school? For many kids, a paper round was the first step which often lead to a Saturday job and, sometimes, something even more exciting. I’ve got a couple of stories about Saturday jobs that turned out to be quite special.
Did you have a Saturday job when you were at school? For many kids, a paper round was the first step which often lead to a Saturday job and, sometimes, something even more exciting. I’ve got a couple of stories about Saturday jobs that turned out to be quite special.
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Midweek Message 210.
Midweek Message 210. Did you have a paper round when you were young? It was a popular way of earning money back in the old days. I had to get to the paper shop at 6 in the morning... strewth! That was early! Happy days!
Did you have a paper round when you were young? It was a popular way of earning money back in the old days. I had to get to the paper shop at 6 in the morning... strewth! That was early! Happy days!
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Hippies School Museums Girls and more
Hippies School Museums Girls and more Do you remember school assembly? The head teacher would stand on the stage moaning and groaning about this and that before ordering us to sing a hymn. Were you a hippie? I remember coming across a load of hippies in the woods... happy days! Please, join me for a chat.
Do you remember school assembly? The head teacher would stand on the stage moaning and groaning about this and that before ordering us to sing a hymn. Were you a hippie? I remember coming across a load of hippies in the woods... happy days! Please, join me for a chat.
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Midweek Message 209.
Midweek Message 209. Bring back the old days! I hear people say, almost daily. People used to laugh at me when I said I wanted to go back to the 1950s. Now, they're saying it!
Bring back the old days! I hear people say, almost daily. People used to laugh at me when I said I wanted to go back to the 1950s. Now, they're saying it!
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Midweek Message 208.
Midweek Message 208. This is a noisy podcast episode! Sorry about that. But, I do manage to have a chat with you.
This is a noisy podcast episode! Sorry about that. But, I do manage to have a chat with you.
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Sunny Worthing Tomatoes
Sunny Worthing Tomatoes Sunny Worthing was famous for growing tomatoes back in the old days. There were huge greenhouses everywhere! Sadly, those days have gone. Most of our fruit and vegetables come from abroad now. Join me this Sunday for a good old chat.
Sunny Worthing was famous for growing tomatoes back in the old days. There were huge greenhouses everywhere! Sadly, those days have gone. Most of our fruit and vegetables come from abroad now. Join me this Sunday for a good old chat.
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Midweek Message 207.
Midweek Message 207. Hi, I hope you're well. What did I do before I was allowed out on my own to the woods? I played with my trainset,  my Meccano set, I played in the street and the garden... Happy days!
Hi, I hope you're well. What did I do before I was allowed out on my own to the woods? I played with my trainset,  my Meccano set, I played in the street and the garden... Happy days!
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What I did in the 1950s… Apart from going to the woods every day!
What I did in the 1950s… Apart from going to the woods every day! I know that I'm always on about the woods and the pond with frogs and tadpoles and sticklebacks and water boatmen... But, what else did I do when I was young? In this episode, I shall tell you.
I know that I'm always on about the woods and the pond with frogs and tadpoles and sticklebacks and water boatmen... But, what else did I do when I was young? In this episode, I shall tell you.
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Midweek Message 206.
Midweek Message 206. Rubbish cars, cold callers, the weather, scrumping and more...
Rubbish cars, cold callers, the weather, scrumping and more...
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Midweek Message 205.
Midweek Message 205. A new boss in the workplace, ruining everything! We've been to our first BBQ this summer, I've put up a new fence, Gary is out and about... Join me for a chat this Wednesday!
A new boss in the workplace, ruining everything! We've been to our first BBQ this summer, I've put up a new fence, Gary is out and about... Join me for a chat this Wednesday!
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Shops with no stock! Homemade pickles, chutney and jam, the weather...
Shops with no stock! Homemade pickles, chutney and jam, the weather... Shops these days don't seem to have anything in stock! Stone the crows! Three weeks delivery and then the item is dented! Homemade pickles, chutney and jam, the weather... Join me for a good old moan about shops and stuff.
Shops these days don't seem to have anything in stock! Stone the crows! Three weeks delivery and then the item is dented! Homemade pickles, chutney and jam, the weather... Join me for a good old moan about shops and stuff.
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Midweek Message 204.
Midweek Message 204. Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Buying from shops... don't you hate it when they have nothing in stock? I'll be moaning about this and other stuff so do join me.
Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Buying from shops... don't you hate it when they have nothing in stock? I'll be moaning about this and other stuff so do join me.
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Medical stuff and other bits and pieces.
Medical stuff and other bits and pieces. Hello, it me again with a quick chat about medical stuff and other bits and pieces.
Hello, it me again with a quick chat about medical stuff and other bits and pieces.
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Road Works, Tortoise, Amberley, Phones and more
Road Works, Tortoise, Amberley, Phones and more Hello, it's me just popping in to see how you are. Here's a catch up on road works, Gary the tortoise, Amberley Museum, phones and more...
Hello, it's me just popping in to see how you are. Here's a catch up on road works, Gary the tortoise, Amberley Museum, phones and more...
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Midweek Message 202.
Midweek Message 202. Hello, I thought I'd pop in and see how you are. All good, I hope? We've had some sunshine so I've mown the lawn. Is that mown or mowed? Whatever!
Hello, I thought I'd pop in and see how you are. All good, I hope? We've had some sunshine so I've mown the lawn. Is that mown or mowed? Whatever!
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Midweek Message 203
Midweek Message 203 Hello, I hope you're keeping well. I've just popped in to say hi and see how you are.
Hello, I hope you're keeping well. I've just popped in to say hi and see how you are.
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A Message From Ray's Rants
A Message From Ray's Rants Hi, as most of you know by now, I'm no longer recording regular podcast episodes. However, I will be publishing episodes now and then, when I get the time, so I won't be disappearing altogether. Family commitments have rather taken over at the moment.
Hi, as most of you know by now, I'm no longer recording regular podcast episodes. However, I will be publishing episodes now and then, when I get the time, so I won't be disappearing altogether. Family commitments have rather taken over at the moment.
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Midweek Message 200.
Midweek Message 200. Another busy week! I thought retirement was supposed to be relaxing? Obviously not!
Another busy week! I thought retirement was supposed to be relaxing? Obviously not!
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Love Honour and Obey
Love Honour and Obey Marriage vows, to love, honour and obey. Did you vow to love, honour and obey your husband when you married? What are your thoughts on doing as you’re told by your husband? Join me this Sunday for a good old rant.
Marriage vows, to love, honour and obey. Did you vow to love, honour and obey your husband when you married? What are your thoughts on doing as you’re told by your husband? Join me this Sunday for a good old rant.
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Midweek Message 199.
Midweek Message 199. I ventured out of the house and into the woods for the first time this year! We had a lovely walk in the fresh air and weak winter sunshine.
I ventured out of the house and into the woods for the first time this year! We had a lovely walk in the fresh air and weak winter sunshine.
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The Good Old Days
The Good Old Days People often talk about the good old days, how they would love to go back to the good old days, including me! Is it because those days were better? Or is it because these days are worse? Does that make sense? The good old days were always particularly good, but these days seem particularly bad. Join me this Sunday for a good old rant.
People often talk about the good old days, how they would love to go back to the good old days, including me! Is it because those days were better? Or is it because these days are worse? Does that make sense? The good old days were always particularly good, but these days seem particularly bad. Join me this Sunday for a good old rant.
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Midweek Message 198.
Midweek Message 198. It's that time again! I hope you're keeping well. The sun is out here, the sky is blue, there's a gentle breeze... Happy days!
It's that time again! I hope you're keeping well. The sun is out here, the sky is blue, there's a gentle breeze... Happy days!
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Neighbours! Good ones, bad ones… are you a good neighbour?
Neighbours! Good ones, bad ones… are you a good neighbour? I hear so many stories about bad neighbours. Are you a good neighbour?  Do you pull fences down or grow huge hedges or park your car to block a driveway? Loud music and wild parties, gardens full of rubbish… In this episode, I’ll chat about neighbour, both good and bad. Please, join me this Sunday.
I hear so many stories about bad neighbours. Are you a good neighbour?  Do you pull fences down or grow huge hedges or park your car to block a driveway? Loud music and wild parties, gardens full of rubbish… In this episode, I’ll chat about neighbour, both good and bad. Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 197.
Midweek Message 197. Have you ever heard of a one-way street, which is two way for bicycles? What a crazy idea! I hope you're keeping warm in the Northern Hemisphere. It's zero degrees here! However, spring is getting a little closer with every passing day.
Have you ever heard of a one-way street, which is two way for bicycles? What a crazy idea! I hope you're keeping warm in the Northern Hemisphere. It's zero degrees here! However, spring is getting a little closer with every passing day.
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What will the new year bring? The Weather, catching thieves and more.
What will the new year bring? The Weather, catching thieves and more. New Year 2025. In this episode, I'll talk about the new year and what it might hold for us. I'll also be reminiscing about years gone by. The weather, catching thieves and lots of other stuff!
New Year 2025. In this episode, I'll talk about the new year and what it might hold for us. I'll also be reminiscing about years gone by. The weather, catching thieves and lots of other stuff!
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Midweeek Message 196
Midweeek Message 196 Happy New Year! Let's hopoe that 2025 is better all round for the world.
Happy New Year! Let's hopoe that 2025 is better all round for the world.
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New Year 1951 to 2025 Christmas New Year Boxing Day Sales...
New Year 1951 to 2025 Christmas New Year Boxing Day Sales... New Year 1951, when I was born, until now, 2025. In this episode, I ramble on about new years and Christmases of the past and today. Also, lots of other stuff!
New Year 1951, when I was born, until now, 2025. In this episode, I ramble on about new years and Christmases of the past and today. Also, lots of other stuff!
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Midweek Messahe 195.
Midweek Messahe 195. Merry Christmas! I hope you're all having a lovely day! Don't eat or drink too much... That includes me! Be good, be merry and enjoy yourselves!
Merry Christmas! I hope you're all having a lovely day! Don't eat or drink too much... That includes me! Be good, be merry and enjoy yourselves!
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What will happen when there are no pubs left?
What will happen when there are no pubs left? What will happen when there are no pubs left? Once, the pub was the heart of the community—a place where locals gathered, stories were shared, and news of the district was exchanged. It was more than just a place to drink; it was a social hub that connected people, strengthened relationships, and gave communities a sense of identity and belonging.
What will happen when there are no pubs left? Once, the pub was the heart of the community—a place where locals gathered, stories were shared, and news of the district was exchanged. It was more than just a place to drink; it was a social hub that connected people, strengthened relationships, and gave communities a sense of identity and belonging.
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What will happen when there are no pubs left?
What will happen when there are no pubs left? What will happen when there are no pubs left? Once, the pub was the heart of the community—a place where locals gathered, stories were shared, and news of the district was exchanged. It was more than just a place to drink; it was a social hub that connected people, strengthened relationships, and gave communities a sense of identity and belonging.
What will happen when there are no pubs left? Once, the pub was the heart of the community—a place where locals gathered, stories were shared, and news of the district was exchanged. It was more than just a place to drink; it was a social hub that connected people, strengthened relationships, and gave communities a sense of identity and belonging.
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On Leaving School What Was Your First Job?
On Leaving School What Was Your First Job? What was your first job after you left school? Did you stay in that job until your retirement? Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at work and school and girls and just about everything else back in the old days.
What was your first job after you left school? Did you stay in that job until your retirement? Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at work and school and girls and just about everything else back in the old days.
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Midweek Message 192.
Midweek Message 192. When I was a boy, I wanted to be a steam engine driver. It was exciting, it was amazing... every boy wanted to be a train driver! What job did you want to do when you grew up? What job did you do? Let me know.
When I was a boy, I wanted to be a steam engine driver. It was exciting, it was amazing... every boy wanted to be a train driver! What job did you want to do when you grew up? What job did you do? Let me know.
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The Winter of 1962/63.
The Winter of 1962/63. Winter is here so let's talk about the dreadful winter of 62/63. I was twelve years old so I remember it well. Also, we'll have a moan about traffic jams, your favourite Christmas presents, storm Garragh, food and much more. Please, join me.
Winter is here so let's talk about the dreadful winter of 62/63. I was twelve years old so I remember it well. Also, we'll have a moan about traffic jams, your favourite Christmas presents, storm Garragh, food and much more. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 191.
Midweek Message 191. Christmas eve in the old days. Over to the pub at lunch time, back to work after a few beers only to be sent home... wonderful! On Christmas day, shops were closed, pubs were closed... everywhere was closed! Happy days!
Christmas eve in the old days. Over to the pub at lunch time, back to work after a few beers only to be sent home... wonderful! On Christmas day, shops were closed, pubs were closed... everywhere was closed! Happy days!
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Making Money Moonlighting Food Additives Christmas in the 1960s and 1970s.
Making Money Moonlighting Food Additives Christmas in the 1960s and 1970s. How easy was it to make money back in the old days? We were a nation of shopkeepers. But we were also a nation of moonlighters. Many people worked on private jobs in their spare time. Also in this episode, brussel sprouts and Christmas trees, renting out part of your garden, food additives, hormones, pesticides… Join me for an hour of light relief, and moaning!
How easy was it to make money back in the old days? We were a nation of shopkeepers. But we were also a nation of moonlighters. Many people worked on private jobs in their spare time. Also in this episode, brussel sprouts and Christmas trees, renting out part of your garden, food additives, hormones, pesticides… Join me for an hour of light relief, and moaning!
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Midweek Message 190.
Midweek Message 190. I think we have too much in the way of technology. Mobiles phones, computers, iPads... The PC displays the blue screen of death! The TV said it has no connection, check your HDMI cable... It's all too much! Life used to be relaxed, peaceful, tranquil... Happy days!
I think we have too much in the way of technology. Mobiles phones, computers, iPads... The PC displays the blue screen of death! The TV said it has no connection, check your HDMI cable... It's all too much! Life used to be relaxed, peaceful, tranquil... Happy days!
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Mr Jobsworth, Firms Man, you can't do this, you can't do that...
Mr Jobsworth, Firms Man, you can't do this, you can't do that... You've heard of Mr Jobsworth. Oh, you can't do that, it's more that my job's worth to allow you to do that. Mr Firmsman... You've broken the company rules! I'll have to report you for doing that! Join me this Sunday for a chat and a laugh.
You've heard of Mr Jobsworth. Oh, you can't do that, it's more that my job's worth to allow you to do that. Mr Firmsman... You've broken the company rules! I'll have to report you for doing that! Join me this Sunday for a chat and a laugh.
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Midweek Message 189.
Midweek Message 189. In this Midweek Message, I talk about a village where the leader of parish council is a right jobsworth, a firm's man... or woman. You can't do this, you can't do that! Crikey, what a daft state of affairs!
In this Midweek Message, I talk about a village where the leader of parish council is a right jobsworth, a firm's man... or woman. You can't do this, you can't do that! Crikey, what a daft state of affairs!
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When I Was A Boy - PART TWO.
When I Was A Boy - PART TWO. Shop rents, utopia, farmers, cuttings from plants, beer barrels, mail order... There's a lot to get through in this week's podcast episode. I hope you enjoy it!
Shop rents, utopia, farmers, cuttings from plants, beer barrels, mail order... There's a lot to get through in this week's podcast episode. I hope you enjoy it!
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Midweek Message 188.
Midweek Message 188. Playing in the street, grandchildren, fish and chips, pavement parking, old photos... Please, join me this Wednesday for a chat.
Playing in the street, grandchildren, fish and chips, pavement parking, old photos... Please, join me this Wednesday for a chat.
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Village LIfe, Shopkeepers, Grandparents, old Radio Plays.
Village LIfe, Shopkeepers, Grandparents, old Radio Plays. Village Life, Shopkeepers, old Radio Plays... Do you remember The Navy Lark, Handcock's Half Hour, Steptoe and Son... Happy days on the radio! Also, I talk about grandparents playing a major part in children's lives. Join me for a good old chat!
Village Life, Shopkeepers, old Radio Plays... Do you remember The Navy Lark, Handcock's Half Hour, Steptoe and Son... Happy days on the radio! Also, I talk about grandparents playing a major part in children's lives. Join me for a good old chat!
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Midweek Message 187.
Midweek Message 187. Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you're keeping well. It's getting cooler here in Britain as we head towards winter. What's it like where you are?
Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you're keeping well. It's getting cooler here in Britain as we head towards winter. What's it like where you are?
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What do you do in your free time?
What do you do in your free time? What do you do in your free time? Do you get any spare time? These days, it seems that everyone is so busy they rarely have time to sit down for five minutes. Retirement isn't at all what I'd thought it would be. Do this, so that, go here, go there... Please, join me this Sunday for a chat.
What do you do in your free time? Do you get any spare time? These days, it seems that everyone is so busy they rarely have time to sit down for five minutes. Retirement isn't at all what I'd thought it would be. Do this, so that, go here, go there... Please, join me this Sunday for a chat.
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Midweek Message 186.
Midweek Message 186. Hi, I hope you're keeping well. It's mild here, 15C which is 59F. I've bought some coal for our open fire and sorted out the kindling wood, so we're ready to go. Are you ready for Halloween? We have a tub of sweets by the front door ready for the children should they pop round. Happy days!
Hi, I hope you're keeping well. It's mild here, 15C which is 59F. I've bought some coal for our open fire and sorted out the kindling wood, so we're ready to go. Are you ready for Halloween? We have a tub of sweets by the front door ready for the children should they pop round. Happy days!
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When perfume was called scent and petrol was 7/6d a gallon.
When perfume was called scent and petrol was 7/6d a gallon. In days gone by, fish and chips were wrapped in newspaper, perfume was called scent, school kids got the cane, beer was 16 pence for a pint in my local pub...  And, a few extracts from a little book written in 1878 about bringing up children. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the old days.
In days gone by, fish and chips were wrapped in newspaper, perfume was called scent, school kids got the cane, beer was 16 pence for a pint in my local pub...  And, a few extracts from a little book written in 1878 about bringing up children. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the old days.
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Midweek Message 185.
Midweek Message 185. We're getting through October. Winter is nearing! I hope you're keeping warm. The sun is out as I write this but it's pretty chilling outside. Child care, weddings, conker trees... I hope you enjoy this week's Midweek Message.
We're getting through October. Winter is nearing! I hope you're keeping warm. The sun is out as I write this but it's pretty chilling outside. Child care, weddings, conker trees... I hope you enjoy this week's Midweek Message.
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Housewives 1950s 1960s. Were they slaves?
Housewives 1950s 1960s. Were they slaves? Housewives back in the old days were often no more than slaves chained to the kitchen sink! According to a book I've been reading, the man was the master of the house and his authority shouldn't be questioned! Crikey! Please, join me this Sunday.
Housewives back in the old days were often no more than slaves chained to the kitchen sink! According to a book I've been reading, the man was the master of the house and his authority shouldn't be questioned! Crikey! Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 184.
Midweek Message 184. In this episode, architecture, the Isle of Wight and more... who remembers Disprin, the dissolvable aspirin tablets? They were prescribed for anything and everything back in the old days! Is it good to take several tablets every day? I don't think so.
In this episode, architecture, the Isle of Wight and more... who remembers Disprin, the dissolvable aspirin tablets? They were prescribed for anything and everything back in the old days! Is it good to take several tablets every day? I don't think so.
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Good Things in the Good Old Days, and much more...
Good Things in the Good Old Days, and much more... I love the good old days. You could get an appointment with the doctor. You didn't have to wait on the phone listening to Greensleeves for an hour. Travelling by car was a breeze. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the good old days.
I love the good old days. You could get an appointment with the doctor. You didn't have to wait on the phone listening to Greensleeves for an hour. Travelling by car was a breeze. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the good old days.
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Midweek Message 183.
Midweek Message 183. It's that time again. How are you? Keeping well, I hope. Adverts, changing times, excuses and reasons... Join me for a midweek chat.
It's that time again. How are you? Keeping well, I hope. Adverts, changing times, excuses and reasons... Join me for a midweek chat.
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Inside British houses, my Isle of Wight trip and more…
Inside British houses, my Isle of Wight trip and more… This week, I’m looking inside British houses. Where is the bathroom situated? Is the kitchen at the back or the front of the house? Where is the lounge, the dining room, the bedrooms… I’ll also be talking about my Isle of Wight trip. Please, join me this Sunday.
This week, I’m looking inside British houses. Where is the bathroom situated? Is the kitchen at the back or the front of the house? Where is the lounge, the dining room, the bedrooms… I’ll also be talking about my Isle of Wight trip. Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Massage 182.
Midweek Massage 182. I recorded this Midweek Message on Sunday 29/9/24 because I won't be here this Wednesday. I'll be having a great time, hopefully, on the Isle of Wight! You'll hear all about it next Sunday.
I recorded this Midweek Message on Sunday 29/9/24 because I won't be here this Wednesday. I'll be having a great time, hopefully, on the Isle of Wight! You'll hear all about it next Sunday.
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Buildings, architecture, old houses, new houses and more...
Buildings, architecture, old houses, new houses and more... Where have all the lovely old buildings gone? What happened to the old architecture? I’ve just driven past a new block of flats on the seafront. It looks like a prison block! Please, join me.
Where have all the lovely old buildings gone? What happened to the old architecture? I’ve just driven past a new block of flats on the seafront. It looks like a prison block! Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 181.
Midweek Message 181. Hello, how are you? Welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you enjoy my 10 minute chat about new words replacing old words, farm animals, the weather and so much more.
Hello, how are you? Welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you enjoy my 10 minute chat about new words replacing old words, farm animals, the weather and so much more.
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Kids Then and Now.
Kids Then and Now. What did children do back in the 50s and 60s? Back then, it was a totally different world! I doubt that youngsters of today would be able to grasp the idea of life back then. Also in this episode, wireless and TV back in the old days, mobile phone these days and lots of other goodies. Please, join me.
What did children do back in the 50s and 60s? Back then, it was a totally different world! I doubt that youngsters of today would be able to grasp the idea of life back then. Also in this episode, wireless and TV back in the old days, mobile phone these days and lots of other goodies. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 180.
Midweek Message 180. Autumn was lovely for kids back in the old days. They'd don their wellies and help dad in the garden. Sweeping up leave, poking the bonfire with a stick, baking potatoes in the embers... Happy days!
Autumn was lovely for kids back in the old days. They'd don their wellies and help dad in the garden. Sweeping up leave, poking the bonfire with a stick, baking potatoes in the embers... Happy days!
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The Waverley Paddle Steamer, Southampton Docks and more.
The Waverley Paddle Steamer, Southampton Docks and more. I'm not going to bore you with too much talk about the Waverley cruise but I will mention it. Also, Southampton Docks, steam engines, freight trains and more... Please, join me.
I'm not going to bore you with too much talk about the Waverley cruise but I will mention it. Also, Southampton Docks, steam engines, freight trains and more... Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 179.
Midweek Message 179. It's getting colder. In fact, I've a good mind to light the coal fire! No, I must try to make the autumn last as long as I can. I hope you're keeping well. I have a quick story to tell in this Midweek Message. I know you like stories from the good old days.
It's getting colder. In fact, I've a good mind to light the coal fire! No, I must try to make the autumn last as long as I can. I hope you're keeping well. I have a quick story to tell in this Midweek Message. I know you like stories from the good old days.
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Stories From The Past, A Visit To Amberley Museum and more.
Stories From The Past, A Visit To Amberley Museum and more. We visited Amberley Museum the other day. The sun was out and it was hot... just like summer! Also in this episode, stories from the past, old word we no longer use, scroungers and more...
We visited Amberley Museum the other day. The sun was out and it was hot... just like summer! Also in this episode, stories from the past, old word we no longer use, scroungers and more...
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Midweek Message 178.
Midweek Message 178. The naughty things that happened in my old school library! Old words we no longer use, let's bring some back into everyday usage. Homemade chutney and other goodies... Join me for a relaxing chat.
The naughty things that happened in my old school library! Old words we no longer use, let's bring some back into everyday usage. Homemade chutney and other goodies... Join me for a relaxing chat.
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The Weather
The Weather The good old British weather affects more than people's picnics and BBQs. Many businesses rely on decent weather, especially at weekends. In this episode, amongst other stuff, I have a good old chinwag about the weather.
The good old British weather affects more than people's picnics and BBQs. Many businesses rely on decent weather, especially at weekends. In this episode, amongst other stuff, I have a good old chinwag about the weather.
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Midweek Message 177.
Midweek Message 177. An English country village... the post office closes, the general store closes, the garage closes, there's no bus service, the red telephone box disappears, the pub closes... What! They can't close the pub! Join me for a good old moan!
An English country village... the post office closes, the general store closes, the garage closes, there's no bus service, the red telephone box disappears, the pub closes... What! They can't close the pub! Join me for a good old moan!
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Things I Don't Like. Plus, stress and anxiety, processed food and more...
Things I Don't Like. Plus, stress and anxiety, processed food and more... I don't like many things. Processed food, modern cars, noise, crowds, credit cards... Please join me this Sunday for a good old rant about the things I don't kike. And, of course, the few things I do like.
I don't like many things. Processed food, modern cars, noise, crowds, credit cards... Please join me this Sunday for a good old rant about the things I don't kike. And, of course, the few things I do like.
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Midweek Mdessage 176.
Midweek Mdessage 176. Did you go camping back in the old days? A ground sheet, a canvas tent that let the water through... Happy days. Or not! Old radios, old televisions... I've been collecting more junk! Join me for a chat.
Did you go camping back in the old days? A ground sheet, a canvas tent that let the water through... Happy days. Or not! Old radios, old televisions... I've been collecting more junk! Join me for a chat.
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Quality Built by Craftsmen before the days of Chipboard, MDF & Plastic.
Quality Built by Craftsmen before the days of Chipboard, MDF & Plastic. In this episode, I look back at the way furniture and other items were built by craftsmen. Sadly, the use of chipboard, MDF and plastic has replaced quality materials. Dovetail joints in furniture have been replaced by wood glue and staples. I also chat about cars, 1960s girls, music... Please, join me this Sunday.
In this episode, I look back at the way furniture and other items were built by craftsmen. Sadly, the use of chipboard, MDF and plastic has replaced quality materials. Dovetail joints in furniture have been replaced by wood glue and staples. I also chat about cars, 1960s girls, music... Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 175.
Midweek Message 175. We've had some lovely weather... 23c - 73F at 7 o'clock in the morning! Excellent! Summer has arrived, albiet very late. I can feel an outside broadcast coming on if this weather holds. I hope you're keeping well. Happy days!
We've had some lovely weather... 23c - 73F at 7 o'clock in the morning! Excellent! Summer has arrived, albiet very late. I can feel an outside broadcast coming on if this weather holds. I hope you're keeping well. Happy days!
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A Typical Day In The 1960s. Off To Work!
A Typical Day In The 1960s. Off To Work! In this episode, I recall a typical day back in the 1960s. There was a transistor radio in the kitchen but no morning television to watch during breakfast. Leaving the house, you only needed your car keys and your wallet and perhaps a packed lunch... no mobile phone, laptop or other electronic devices. Also, Chinese whispers, rumours, malicious lies and more! Please, join me this Sunday.
In this episode, I recall a typical day back in the 1960s. There was a transistor radio in the kitchen but no morning television to watch during breakfast. Leaving the house, you only needed your car keys and your wallet and perhaps a packed lunch... no mobile phone, laptop or other electronic devices. Also, Chinese whispers, rumours, malicious lies and more! Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 174.
Midweek Message 174. It's that time again! How are you? Keeping well, I hope. This week I'm chatting about the old photos of me in the 1960s that have been lost over time. Such a shame! The weather... it's raining. My new Union flag and much more. Please, join me.
It's that time again! How are you? Keeping well, I hope. This week I'm chatting about the old photos of me in the 1960s that have been lost over time. Such a shame! The weather... it's raining. My new Union flag and much more. Please, join me.
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Why are people so loud? The shops we loved and lost, and more...
Why are people so loud? The shops we loved and lost, and more... In this episode, I'll ponder on why some people have such loud voices and laughter that can be heard over vast distances. They not only deafen everyone around them, but practically maim the inner ear... even at 30 yards! Also, the shops we loved and have lost. So many high street shops have gone, and we miss them! Foxes, hedgehogs, package holidays... Join me this Sunday for another good old-fashioned rant about anything and everything!
In this episode, I'll ponder on why some people have such loud voices and laughter that can be heard over vast distances. They not only deafen everyone around them, but practically maim the inner ear... even at 30 yards! Also, the shops we loved and have lost. So many high street shops have gone, and we miss them! Foxes, hedgehogs, package holidays... Join me this Sunday for another good old-fashioned rant about anything and everything!
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Midweek Message 173.
Midweek Message 173. Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Loud people, loud music... Yes, I'm off on another rant about my poor ears. In fact, next Sunday's episode will cover loud people, as well as lots of other stuff. If you've nothing to do then, pease, join me.
Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Loud people, loud music... Yes, I'm off on another rant about my poor ears. In fact, next Sunday's episode will cover loud people, as well as lots of other stuff. If you've nothing to do then, pease, join me.
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English Villages, Sundays When The Shops Were Closed and more...
English Villages, Sundays When The Shops Were Closed and more... In this episode, I’ll be returning to a village where I once lived. Unfortunately, many villages have been absorbed by expanding towns, but a few have managed to escape the encroachment of the urban sprawl. Some haven’t yet been eaten up by the concrete monsters! I’ll also talk about Sundays, back in the day when the shops were closed and the roads were empty. Join me this Sunday for a chat.
In this episode, I’ll be returning to a village where I once lived. Unfortunately, many villages have been absorbed by expanding towns, but a few have managed to escape the encroachment of the urban sprawl. Some haven’t yet been eaten up by the concrete monsters! I’ll also talk about Sundays, back in the day when the shops were closed and the roads were empty. Join me this Sunday for a chat.
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Midweek Message 172.
Midweek Message 172. Later this week, I'm off to visit my old village. I'm sure there will have been many changes since I lived there almost 40 years ago. I'll tell you all about it on Sunday. It's nice to be home after my week away in Bognor. Have you had a holiday this year? Are you planning to go away? What's the weather doing where you are? It's been awful here! Still, I mustn’t grumble!
Later this week, I'm off to visit my old village. I'm sure there will have been many changes since I lived there almost 40 years ago. I'll tell you all about it on Sunday. It's nice to be home after my week away in Bognor. Have you had a holiday this year? Are you planning to go away? What's the weather doing where you are? It's been awful here! Still, I mustn’t grumble!
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Timeline Britain 1950s plus Bognor Butlins!
Timeline Britain 1950s plus Bognor Butlins! In this episode, I look back at the various events over the 50s 60s and 70s. In 1953, The first James Bond book, Casino Royale, was published. The Great Train Robbery of 1963. In 1961, the construction of the Berlin Wall begins. Plus, I’ll tell you all about my week at Bognor Butlin’s! Please, join me this Sunday.
In this episode, I look back at the various events over the 50s 60s and 70s. In 1953, The first James Bond book, Casino Royale, was published. The Great Train Robbery of 1963. In 1961, the construction of the Berlin Wall begins. Plus, I’ll tell you all about my week at Bognor Butlin’s! Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 171.
Midweek Message 171. Welcome to another Midweek Message. Daft adverts, The Mysterons, the weather, post codes, zones and lots more stuff!
Welcome to another Midweek Message. Daft adverts, The Mysterons, the weather, post codes, zones and lots more stuff!
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Further Education, Technical College, Adult Classes in the 1960s
Further Education, Technical College, Adult Classes in the 1960s Back in the 60s, many people who had left school were keen to go back to college to learn a trade. Women wanted to learn secretarial skills such as typing and shorthand. Men could learn bricklaying, car mechanics or many other trades. It was a great way to become qualified. Please, join me this Sunday.
Back in the 60s, many people who had left school were keen to go back to college to learn a trade. Women wanted to learn secretarial skills such as typing and shorthand. Men could learn bricklaying, car mechanics or many other trades. It was a great way to become qualified. Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 170.
Midweek Message 170. The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is quite delightful... That's a Christmas song, and you'd think it was winter here. Rain, wind, cold... Stone the crows! No point in moaning about it, but I will!
The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is quite delightful... That's a Christmas song, and you'd think it was winter here. Rain, wind, cold... Stone the crows! No point in moaning about it, but I will!
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Trip to Pulborough Brooks.
Trip to Pulborough Brooks. In this episode, Tricia and I visit the RSPB reserve at Pulborough in West Sussex. Visit their website here. Also, what were pubs like back in the 1960s? Were they just boozers? Or, were they an integral part of the community? Plus, remembering the old record shops, hiding money beneath the mattress... Please, join me this Sunday.
In this episode, Tricia and I visit the RSPB reserve at Pulborough in West Sussex. Visit their website here. Also, what were pubs like back in the 1960s? Were they just boozers? Or, were they an integral part of the community? Plus, remembering the old record shops, hiding money beneath the mattress... Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 169.
Midweek Message 169. Do you remember recording music from Pick of the Pops on a Sunday evening? The old reel to reel tape recorder whirling away, recording your favourite tracks. More on nicknames, gardens, the doctor... and more!
Do you remember recording music from Pick of the Pops on a Sunday evening? The old reel to reel tape recorder whirling away, recording your favourite tracks. More on nicknames, gardens, the doctor... and more!
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The Great Storm of 1987 plus What's In A Name?
The Great Storm of 1987 plus What's In A Name? Do you remember the great storm of 1987 here in the UK? What a shock it was! The National Grid sustained heavy damage, leaving thousands without power. It was astonishing that the weather reports failed to predict a storm of such magnitude. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names—how many Christian names do you have? Are you known by your first name or your middle name? Do you have a nickname? Join me this Sunday as we explore the fascinating evolution of names over the centuries.
Do you remember the great storm of 1987 here in the UK? What a shock it was! The National Grid sustained heavy damage, leaving thousands without power. It was astonishing that the weather reports failed to predict a storm of such magnitude. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names—how many Christian names do you have? Are you known by your first name or your middle name? Do you have a nickname? Join me this Sunday as we explore the fascinating evolution of names over the centuries.
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Midweek Message 168.
Midweek Message 168. This Sunday, I'll be chatting about people's names. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names… How many Christian names do you have? Also, I'll be recalling the events during the storm of 1987 here in Britain. Please, join me.
This Sunday, I'll be chatting about people's names. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names… How many Christian names do you have? Also, I'll be recalling the events during the storm of 1987 here in Britain. Please, join me.
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Things We No Longer Have Or See In The UK.
Things We No Longer Have Or See In The UK. Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and other items of the past that have since disappeared! Also, I’m chatting from Amberley Museum.
Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and other items of the past that have since disappeared! Also, I’m chatting from Amberley Museum.
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Midweek Message 167.
Midweek Message 167. Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and othetr items of the past that have since disappeared!
Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and othetr items of the past that have since disappeared!
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Traditional English Food, Pubs, Shops...
Traditional English Food, Pubs, Shops... What is traditional English food? Dishes like bubble and squeak, meat and two veg, toad in the hole, shepherd's pie and fish and chips come to mind. In this episode, Tricia chats about classic English meals, going all the way back to World War II. Not that we were around back then! Also in this episode, people opening their houses as shops in the old days. There were corner shops, of course, but also mid-terrace houses where people had converted their lounge into a shop. Join us this Sunday!
What is traditional English food? Dishes like bubble and squeak, meat and two veg, toad in the hole, shepherd's pie and fish and chips come to mind. In this episode, Tricia chats about classic English meals, going all the way back to World War II. Not that we were around back then! Also in this episode, people opening their houses as shops in the old days. There were corner shops, of course, but also mid-terrace houses where people had converted their lounge into a shop. Join us this Sunday!
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Midweek Message 166.
Midweek Message 166. Hi, I hope you're well. Traditional English meals, school dinners, chip shops, transistor radios back in the 1960s... Join me for a good old chat.
Hi, I hope you're well. Traditional English meals, school dinners, chip shops, transistor radios back in the 1960s... Join me for a good old chat.
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School Holidays and other stuff.
School Holidays and other stuff. Remember the joy of school holidays in the old days? Six glorious weeks of summer freedom! Imagine if we had mobile phones back in the 50s and 60s. How would we have reacted to social media? The days before computers, what did the banks do? What did the tax office do? Everything was written is huge books called ledgers. Imagine the work! Join me this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey back to those golden, and sometimes not so golden, days.
Remember the joy of school holidays in the old days? Six glorious weeks of summer freedom! Imagine if we had mobile phones back in the 50s and 60s. How would we have reacted to social media? The days before computers, what did the banks do? What did the tax office do? Everything was written is huge books called ledgers. Imagine the work! Join me this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey back to those golden, and sometimes not so golden, days.
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Ray's Roaming Rants - St Mary's Church, Sompting.
Ray's Roaming Rants - St Mary's Church, Sompting. This Roaming Rant took me to St Mary's Church, Sompting, West Sussex. Built in the 11th or 12th century, the church is one of only a few on Britain with a Saxon tower. Please, join me for a look around the church.
This Roaming Rant took me to St Mary's Church, Sompting, West Sussex. Built in the 11th or 12th century, the church is one of only a few on Britain with a Saxon tower. Please, join me for a look around the church.
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Midweek Message 165.
Midweek Message 165. I've been to church! More on that later. Also, I have a sore throat, we had great weather on Sunday... Why address letters to, for example, Mrs Fred Smith? Is she a man? That's her husband's name, not hers! That was the way things were in the old days. Does that still happen?
I've been to church! More on that later. Also, I have a sore throat, we had great weather on Sunday... Why address letters to, for example, Mrs Fred Smith? Is she a man? That's her husband's name, not hers! That was the way things were in the old days. Does that still happen?
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Live Your Life. Children in Pubs. Miserable People and more.
Live Your Life. Children in Pubs. Miserable People and more. Live Your Life! Live and let live. In other words, let people get on with their lives and you get on with your life. Don't interfere with or poke your nose into other people's business. Punishing children. What are your thoughts on spanking kids? Also, kids in pubs. Should children be allowed into pubs? Please, join me this Sunday for a good old moan... I mean, chat.
Live Your Life! Live and let live. In other words, let people get on with their lives and you get on with your life. Don't interfere with or poke your nose into other people's business. Punishing children. What are your thoughts on spanking kids? Also, kids in pubs. Should children be allowed into pubs? Please, join me this Sunday for a good old moan... I mean, chat.
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St Mary The Virgin Clapham Church West Sussex
St Mary The Virgin Clapham Church West Sussex Welcome to another of Ray's Roaming Rants. This time, I visit St Mary the Virgin Church at Clapham, West Sussex. The church, built in the 12th century, is in the woods. What better location for a lovely old building! I hope you enjoy this short episode.
Welcome to another of Ray's Roaming Rants. This time, I visit St Mary the Virgin Church at Clapham, West Sussex. The church, built in the 12th century, is in the woods. What better location for a lovely old building! I hope you enjoy this short episode.
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An Announcement!
An Announcement! Hi, I’m pleased to announce that my new website, raysrants.info, is now live! Check it out to explore a collection of photos and video clips from my recent travels. Many of you have been asking to see pictures from the various places I’ve visited so, I hope you’ll enjoy what I’ve shared. I'll be adding more so do visit the page regularly.
Hi, I’m pleased to announce that my new website, raysrants.info, is now live! Check it out to explore a collection of photos and video clips from my recent travels. Many of you have been asking to see pictures from the various places I’ve visited so, I hope you’ll enjoy what I’ve shared. I'll be adding more so do visit the page regularly.
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Midweek Message 164.
Midweek Message 164. It's raining again! Is the summer over? Crickey, I don't think it had even started. In this episode, the weather, falling in love with someone you should have, the Boy Scouts Bob-A-Job week... I hope you'll join me.
It's raining again! Is the summer over? Crickey, I don't think it had even started. In this episode, the weather, falling in love with someone you should have, the Boy Scouts Bob-A-Job week... I hope you'll join me.
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History, London trolley buses, diesel engines, trams, trains...
History, London trolley buses, diesel engines, trams, trains... History, whether global or personal, can be either boring or fascinating. In this episode, I discuss the mistakes we've made in our personal histories and whether we've learned from them. I also talk about the history of London trolley buses, trams, diesel engines, trains, the pipeline from the Isle of Wight to France, and much more. Join me for a chat which, hopefully, won’t be boring!
History, whether global or personal, can be either boring or fascinating. In this episode, I discuss the mistakes we've made in our personal histories and whether we've learned from them. I also talk about the history of London trolley buses, trams, diesel engines, trains, the pipeline from the Isle of Wight to France, and much more. Join me for a chat which, hopefully, won’t be boring!
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Ray's Roaming Rants - Isle of Wight holiday May 2024.
Ray's Roaming Rants - Isle of Wight holiday May 2024. This is the first of a new series, Ray’s Roaming Rants. We had a lovely time on the Isle of Wight. I made a few audio recordings of various places we visited during our stay which I hope you will find interesting.
This is the first of a new series, Ray’s Roaming Rants. We had a lovely time on the Isle of Wight. I made a few audio recordings of various places we visited during our stay which I hope you will find interesting.
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Midweek Message 163.
Midweek Message 163. I've been to the Isle of Wight. I won't bore you with the details but, in this Midweek message, I'll tell you a little about our holiday. Quarr Abby, Yarmouth Castle, the Solent, the weather... Please, join me for a quick chat.
I've been to the Isle of Wight. I won't bore you with the details but, in this Midweek message, I'll tell you a little about our holiday. Quarr Abby, Yarmouth Castle, the Solent, the weather... Please, join me for a quick chat.
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Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and more...
Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and more... Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and... Getting married? What's that got to do with trains? I'll be in the Isle of Wight when you listen to this episode. Fingers crossed the weather is good!
Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and... Getting married? What's that got to do with trains? I'll be in the Isle of Wight when you listen to this episode. Fingers crossed the weather is good!
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Midweek Message 162.
Midweek Message 162. It's that time again. Welcome to another Midweek Message. Mods and Rockers, hippies... Who remembers the weekends in Brighton? Happy days! Did you have a scooter or a motorbike? Join me for a quick chat.
It's that time again. Welcome to another Midweek Message. Mods and Rockers, hippies... Who remembers the weekends in Brighton? Happy days! Did you have a scooter or a motorbike? Join me for a quick chat.
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Dinosaurs, Alfresco BBQs, Picnics, a story and more...
Dinosaurs, Alfresco BBQs, Picnics, a story and more... Dinosaurs roamed the Earth 66 million years ago! What's that got to do with the 1950s? Not a lot. Alfresco, BBQs, eating outside... that wasn't a thing back in the 1950s and 60s. But it's very popular these days. Join me this Sunday for a chat about anything and everything.
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth 66 million years ago! What's that got to do with the 1950s? Not a lot. Alfresco, BBQs, eating outside... that wasn't a thing back in the 1950s and 60s. But it's very popular these days. Join me this Sunday for a chat about anything and everything.
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Midweek Message 161.
Midweek Message 161. Hello and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. The weather, cars, loud adverts, shouting and... I tell you a joke! Please, join me for a midweek chat.
Hello and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. The weather, cars, loud adverts, shouting and... I tell you a joke! Please, join me for a midweek chat.
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Stories From The 1960s and more...
Stories From The 1960s and more... In this episode, on this beautifully sunny weekend, I recall a few stories from the 1960s. PLUS! A recording of a well known DJ on a well known radio station in 1973! This snippet will bring memories flooding back for many of you. Those were magical radio days. Please, join me this Sunday.
In this episode, on this beautifully sunny weekend, I recall a few stories from the 1960s. PLUS! A recording of a well known DJ on a well known radio station in 1973! This snippet will bring memories flooding back for many of you. Those were magical radio days. Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 159.
Midweek Message 159. The summer has arrived! Probably only for a day or two... No, I mustn't be negative. The weather is beautiful. Holidays in Britain in the old days were great. The roads were clear, no potholes, driving was lovely... Did you go to Spain for your holidays back in the 70s? English fish and chips, English beer... You'd think we were back home!
The summer has arrived! Probably only for a day or two... No, I mustn't be negative. The weather is beautiful. Holidays in Britain in the old days were great. The roads were clear, no potholes, driving was lovely... Did you go to Spain for your holidays back in the 70s? English fish and chips, English beer... You'd think we were back home!
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The Eternal Triangle, Lies, Deceit, Adultery, Infidelity, Carnaby Street, local shops, landline phones...
The Eternal Triangle, Lies, Deceit, Adultery, Infidelity, Carnaby Street, local shops, landline phones... Adultery in the 1950s? Perish the thought! Did people lie and cheat on each other back in the old days? Two-timing, deceit, lies... Not in the good old days, surely? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out. Also in this episode, Carnaby Street in London, local shops, landline phones, sound effects and more!
Adultery in the 1950s? Perish the thought! Did people lie and cheat on each other back in the old days? Two-timing, deceit, lies... Not in the good old days, surely? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out. Also in this episode, Carnaby Street in London, local shops, landline phones, sound effects and more!
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Midweek Message 158.
Midweek Message 158. Clothes back in the 60s and 70s, strange characters, Lambretta scooters and more... Please, join me for this Wednesday's Midweek Message.
Clothes back in the 60s and 70s, strange characters, Lambretta scooters and more... Please, join me for this Wednesday's Midweek Message.
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Tradesmen - Plumbers Electricians Decorators Handymen...
Tradesmen - Plumbers Electricians Decorators Handymen... In the old days, there were loads of tradesman. There are tradesmen these days, of course. But how did they differ in the 50s and 60s? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out.
In the old days, there were loads of tradesman. There are tradesmen these days, of course. But how did they differ in the 50s and 60s? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out.
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Midweek Message 157.
Midweek Message 157. Welcome to another Midweek Message. I've had a great deal of positive response about the Nurse Diane Interview so, I might try and set up more interviews. Thanks for all your emails, keep them coming. The weather here has turned colder... there's a surprise! But, we have a wall of heat of the way! Whatever that is!
Welcome to another Midweek Message. I've had a great deal of positive response about the Nurse Diane Interview so, I might try and set up more interviews. Thanks for all your emails, keep them coming. The weather here has turned colder... there's a surprise! But, we have a wall of heat of the way! Whatever that is!
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NHS Nursing. Chatting to Nurse Diane about the old days in the local hospital.
NHS Nursing. Chatting to Nurse Diane about the old days in the local hospital. In this episode I welcome Diane, my sister-in-law, into the studio. She's a retired nurse and she chats about her days working in hospitals and a GP's surgery. The operating theatre, the wards, the matron, a nursing school, sticking needles in people, giving patients alcohol... Please, join me for a very interesting chat with Nurse Diane this coming Sunday.
In this episode I welcome Diane, my sister-in-law, into the studio. She's a retired nurse and she chats about her days working in hospitals and a GP's surgery. The operating theatre, the wards, the matron, a nursing school, sticking needles in people, giving patients alcohol... Please, join me for a very interesting chat with Nurse Diane this coming Sunday.
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Midweek Message 156.
Midweek Message 156. We've had an extremely high tide which caused floods in a nearby town. Where's the summer? In this Midweek Message I chat about the weather, as usual, hospitals, dentists and more. Please, join me.
We've had an extremely high tide which caused floods in a nearby town. Where's the summer? In this Midweek Message I chat about the weather, as usual, hospitals, dentists and more. Please, join me.
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Etiquette Morals Integrity Principles Respect Decency...
Etiquette Morals Integrity Principles Respect Decency... Etiquette Morals Integrity Principles Respect Decency... Do such things exist these days? Would you give up your seat on a bus to a pregnant woman? Would you help an elderly lady cross the road? Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday.
Etiquette Morals Integrity Principles Respect Decency... Do such things exist these days? Would you give up your seat on a bus to a pregnant woman? Would you help an elderly lady cross the road? Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday.
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Midweek Message 155.
Midweek Message 155. It's that time again! Welcome to another Midweek Message. Idiots behind desks, youngsters shouting in the pub, people who show off and so much more...
It's that time again! Welcome to another Midweek Message. Idiots behind desks, youngsters shouting in the pub, people who show off and so much more...
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Some People Have All The Luck.
Some People Have All The Luck. Some people have all the luck, some people have all the fun. Luck plays a big part in some people's lives. You have to be in the right place at the right time, but some people are elsewhere at some other time.  Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday about lucky and unlucky people.
Some people have all the luck, some people have all the fun. Luck plays a big part in some people's lives. You have to be in the right place at the right time, but some people are elsewhere at some other time.  Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday about lucky and unlucky people.
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Midweek Message 154.
Midweek Message 154. Summer flowers, pubs, tricycles, sourdough bread, coal fires... I have quite a selection of chat on this week's Midweek Message. Please, join me.
Summer flowers, pubs, tricycles, sourdough bread, coal fires... I have quite a selection of chat on this week's Midweek Message. Please, join me.
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Living Alone. Lonely, Selfish, Happy?
Living Alone. Lonely, Selfish, Happy? Living alone doesn't suit everyone. You get home after work and there's no one there, you wake up alone at the weekend, there's no one to share life with...  However, some people wouldn't have it any other way. Was living alone in the 60s was any different from living alone today? Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday.
Living alone doesn't suit everyone. You get home after work and there's no one there, you wake up alone at the weekend, there's no one to share life with...  However, some people wouldn't have it any other way. Was living alone in the 60s was any different from living alone today? Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday.
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Midweek Message 153.
Midweek Message 153. It's that time again! How are you? Keeping well, I hope? Do you remember when the shops were closed on Sundays? I do, it was lovely. Sunday was a family day. Picnics together, eating meals together, watching TV together... Happy days!
It's that time again! How are you? Keeping well, I hope? Do you remember when the shops were closed on Sundays? I do, it was lovely. Sunday was a family day. Picnics together, eating meals together, watching TV together... Happy days!
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Fashion, Clothes, Shoes, Hair 1950s 1960s 1970s.
Fashion, Clothes, Shoes, Hair 1950s 1960s 1970s. Fashion has changed considerably over the years. Not only clothes but, hair. In the 60s, most of us lads had long hair. So did the girls. There was Twiggy’s side-parted pixie cut. The smooth short bob with bangs. For men there was the Afro, the long layered, the Boston and even the crew cut. Please, join me for a look back at fashion and hair over the years.
Fashion has changed considerably over the years. Not only clothes but, hair. In the 60s, most of us lads had long hair. So did the girls. There was Twiggy’s side-parted pixie cut. The smooth short bob with bangs. For men there was the Afro, the long layered, the Boston and even the crew cut. Please, join me for a look back at fashion and hair over the years.
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Midweek Message 152.
Midweek Message 152. More on managers and do we need them, the awaful weather in Briton and loads more stuff. Please, join me on this wet Wednesday for a good old chat.
More on managers and do we need them, the awaful weather in Briton and loads more stuff. Please, join me on this wet Wednesday for a good old chat.
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Managers, the boss, the foreman, do we need them?
Managers, the boss, the foreman, do we need them? This Sunday, I'll be talking about school teachers back in the day, managers... do we really need them? Swearing. Are you okay with people swearing? Please, join me for a chat.
This Sunday, I'll be talking about school teachers back in the day, managers... do we really need them? Swearing. Are you okay with people swearing? Please, join me for a chat.
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Midweek Message 151.
Midweek Message 151. Potholes, rain, cold, dark... Apart from that, I'm doing fine. This Sunday, I'll be talking about school teachers back in the day, managers... do we need them, and other stuff. Please, join me for a chat.
Potholes, rain, cold, dark... Apart from that, I'm doing fine. This Sunday, I'll be talking about school teachers back in the day, managers... do we need them, and other stuff. Please, join me for a chat.
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1950s Kids Exploring Discovering Learning...
1950s Kids Exploring Discovering Learning... Did you go exploring when you were a child? In the woods, down the beach, in the local park... I remember exploring all sorts of places and discovering amazing things. In this episode, I look back at the old days and, in particular, the time we discovered a man living in an air raid shelter in the woods!
Did you go exploring when you were a child? In the woods, down the beach, in the local park... I remember exploring all sorts of places and discovering amazing things. In this episode, I look back at the old days and, in particular, the time we discovered a man living in an air raid shelter in the woods!
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Midweek Message 150.
Midweek Message 150. I've been conducting a little survey. How many of you like the seagull intro and how many don't like it? All will be revealed... at some stage. March is almost upon us, which is good news for us in the Northern Hemisphere.
I've been conducting a little survey. How many of you like the seagull intro and how many don't like it? All will be revealed... at some stage. March is almost upon us, which is good news for us in the Northern Hemisphere.
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1950s Kids on a Wet and Rainy Half Term or Summer Holiday.
1950s Kids on a Wet and Rainy Half Term or Summer Holiday. Hello, welcome to another Sunday podcast. In this episode, I chat about the things kids id during half term and summer holidays back in the 50s and 60s. Particularly on a dull and rainy day. Please, join me.
Hello, welcome to another Sunday podcast. In this episode, I chat about the things kids id during half term and summer holidays back in the 50s and 60s. Particularly on a dull and rainy day. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 149.
Midweek Message 149. Hello, how are you? In this episode, I talk about Sunday night being bath night. Do you remember that? Imagine only having one bath each week! Strewth! I also mention tomboys and, would you believe, a tomgirl. Please, join me. I'll look forward to your company.
Hello, how are you? In this episode, I talk about Sunday night being bath night. Do you remember that? Imagine only having one bath each week! Strewth! I also mention tomboys and, would you believe, a tomgirl. Please, join me. I'll look forward to your company.
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Tomboys, Tomgirls, 1960s Music, Vintage Cars and other stuff.
Tomboys, Tomgirls, 1960s Music, Vintage Cars and other stuff. Did you know a Tomboy back in the old days? In this episode, I recall a mate of mine who, after a year, I discovered was a girl! I also chat about music in the 1960s, cars and shed-loads of other stuff. Please, join me this Sunday for a nice chat.
Did you know a Tomboy back in the old days? In this episode, I recall a mate of mine who, after a year, I discovered was a girl! I also chat about music in the 1960s, cars and shed-loads of other stuff. Please, join me this Sunday for a nice chat.
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Midweek Message 148.
Midweek Message 148. It's raining again! I hope you're keeping well, and dry. In this episode I talk about old cars, the school dentist, the nit lady and lots more. Please, join me.
It's raining again! I hope you're keeping well, and dry. In this episode I talk about old cars, the school dentist, the nit lady and lots more. Please, join me.
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The Dreadful Things We Did Back in the 1960s.
The Dreadful Things We Did Back in the 1960s. Did you do dreaful things in the past? In this esisode, I'll be looking at your emails and revealing some of the dreadful things you and I did in days gone by. Please, join me this Sunday for a nice chat over a beer... Or a cup of tea, if you prefer.
Did you do dreaful things in the past? In this esisode, I'll be looking at your emails and revealing some of the dreadful things you and I did in days gone by. Please, join me this Sunday for a nice chat over a beer... Or a cup of tea, if you prefer.
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Midweek Message 147.
Midweek Message 147. I survived the music weekend! I am so pleased to be home, enjoying a nice chat with you. I hope you're keeping well. I had a nice walk and some fresh air this morning at the Wetlands Wildfowl Trust in Arundel this morning. The weather is gloomy and horrible but summer is on its way.
I survived the music weekend! I am so pleased to be home, enjoying a nice chat with you. I hope you're keeping well. I had a nice walk and some fresh air this morning at the Wetlands Wildfowl Trust in Arundel this morning. The weather is gloomy and horrible but summer is on its way.
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The Unlikely Kleptomaniac. Or, The Thief In The Night.
The Unlikely Kleptomaniac. Or, The Thief In The Night. The Unlikely Kleptomaniac. Or, The Thief In The Night. In this episode, I bang on about The Sompting Treacle Mines, air raid shelters, Maria from Brazil, Butlin's and loads more stuff. Please, join me this Sunday for a good old rabbit about times gone by.
The Unlikely Kleptomaniac. Or, The Thief In The Night. In this episode, I bang on about The Sompting Treacle Mines, air raid shelters, Maria from Brazil, Butlin's and loads more stuff. Please, join me this Sunday for a good old rabbit about times gone by.
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Midweek Message 146.
Midweek Message 146. It's almost February! Summer is on the way! In this episode, I chat about meadows and wild flowers, grammatical genders, masculine and feminine, in languages, the weather... Please, join me for a good old heart-to-heart rabble.
It's almost February! Summer is on the way! In this episode, I chat about meadows and wild flowers, grammatical genders, masculine and feminine, in languages, the weather... Please, join me for a good old heart-to-heart rabble.
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A Letter From England, The Story of Paula, and Terry Nappies and more.
A Letter From England, The Story of Paula, and Terry Nappies and more. Do you remember the Letter from America by Alistair Cooke on BBC Radio 4, which was originally the BBC Home Service? In this episode, I read my Letter from England. When I say read, I mean ramble. To be honest, I don't think I'd be any good at emulating Mr Cooke's letter. I also tell you the story of Paula, a homeless girl I met and helped. The dentist, Terry nappies and the clothes hourse... Please, join me this Sunday for a good old chat about times gone by.
Do you remember the Letter from America by Alistair Cooke on BBC Radio 4, which was originally the BBC Home Service? In this episode, I read my Letter from England. When I say read, I mean ramble. To be honest, I don't think I'd be any good at emulating Mr Cooke's letter. I also tell you the story of Paula, a homeless girl I met and helped. The dentist, Terry nappies and the clothes hourse... Please, join me this Sunday for a good old chat about times gone by.
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Midweek Message 145.
Midweek Message 145. I've recorded a slightly longer Midweek Message for those who asked for more.  I hope you enjoy it!
I've recorded a slightly longer Midweek Message for those who asked for more.  I hope you enjoy it!
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Transport Back In Granddad's Time.
Transport Back In Granddad's Time. In this episode, I look back at transport over the decades. What transport did granddad have? A bicycle, a motor bike, a car... The milkman had a horse and cart! So did the coalman, the rag and bone man... Please, join me this Sunday for a good old ramble about the old days.
In this episode, I look back at transport over the decades. What transport did granddad have? A bicycle, a motor bike, a car... The milkman had a horse and cart! So did the coalman, the rag and bone man... Please, join me this Sunday for a good old ramble about the old days.
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Midweek Message 144.
Midweek Message 144. We're half way through Janurary and the sun is shining in a blue sky! Join me for a midweek chatt about neighbour's fences, pubs and... yes, you've guessed, the weather!
We're half way through Janurary and the sun is shining in a blue sky! Join me for a midweek chatt about neighbour's fences, pubs and... yes, you've guessed, the weather!
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Looking Back Over Time
Looking Back Over Time In this episode, I look back over the decades. What happened in the 1950s, the1960s and 70s? Food, fashion, cars, medicine... what developments were there? Please, join me this Sunday.
In this episode, I look back over the decades. What happened in the 1950s, the1960s and 70s? Food, fashion, cars, medicine... what developments were there? Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 143.
Midweek Message 143. After all the dreadful headlines threatening snow bombs, ice and Arctic weather, we've had snow! The temp today is 0C which is 32 Fahrenheit. Happy days!
After all the dreadful headlines threatening snow bombs, ice and Arctic weather, we've had snow! The temp today is 0C which is 32 Fahrenheit. Happy days!
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The Big Snow of 1947
The Big Snow of 1947 I don't remember the Big Snow of 1947 but, by all accounts, it was horrendous! In this episode, I look back at that winter, and others, here in Briton. I also chat about freezing cold schools back in the day. Please, join me.
I don't remember the Big Snow of 1947 but, by all accounts, it was horrendous! In this episode, I look back at that winter, and others, here in Briton. I also chat about freezing cold schools back in the day. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 142.
Midweek Message 142. Hello and happy new year! Let's hope it's a good one! I'm still losing weight, albeit slowly. The weather awful. But I'm looking forward to a great year.
Hello and happy new year! Let's hope it's a good one! I'm still losing weight, albeit slowly. The weather awful. But I'm looking forward to a great year.
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Happy New Year 2024!
Happy New Year 2024! 2024! Happy New Year! What will this year bring? Happiness and health is what we all need. OK, and a little cash would come in useful. I hope you're all looking after yourselves and keeping well.
2024! Happy New Year! What will this year bring? Happiness and health is what we all need. OK, and a little cash would come in useful. I hope you're all looking after yourselves and keeping well.
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Midweek Message 141.
Midweek Message 141. Did you have a good Christmas? We now have the New Year to look forward to and... lighter evenings and the spring! Summer is on the way! Well, not quite yet. Happy days!
Did you have a good Christmas? We now have the New Year to look forward to and... lighter evenings and the spring! Summer is on the way! Well, not quite yet. Happy days!
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Happy Christmas 2023
Happy Christmas 2023 Happy Christmas to you all! I hope you have a good one! Join me for this Christmas Eve chat.
Happy Christmas to you all! I hope you have a good one! Join me for this Christmas Eve chat.
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Midweek Message 140.
Midweek Message 140. Only 5 sleeps until Christmas day! I hope you're well and looking forward to the festivities. I also hope the weather improves here in Briton. Rain, wind, rain, wind... Struth!
Only 5 sleeps until Christmas day! I hope you're well and looking forward to the festivities. I also hope the weather improves here in Briton. Rain, wind, rain, wind... Struth!
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Neighbourhood Watch!
Neighbourhood Watch! Neighbourhood Watch!  An elderly lady keeping watch on the street discovers something terrible!  Haha! Join me this Sunday for a good old moan and a chat.
Neighbourhood Watch!  An elderly lady keeping watch on the street discovers something terrible!  Haha! Join me this Sunday for a good old moan and a chat.
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Midweek Message 139.
Midweek Message 139. Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. Dreadful weather here in the UK. Rain, wind, thunder and lightning... Struth! I hope you're keeping well and looking forward to Christmas. Only 12 sleeps, as our little grandson informed me this morning. Happy days!
Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. Dreadful weather here in the UK. Rain, wind, thunder and lightning... Struth! I hope you're keeping well and looking forward to Christmas. Only 12 sleeps, as our little grandson informed me this morning. Happy days!
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Memories From Long Ago.
Memories From Long Ago. What's your earliest memory? In this episode, I talk about some of your emails and your very early memories. Also, traffic jams, the weather, identical twins and loasd more stuff.
What's your earliest memory? In this episode, I talk about some of your emails and your very early memories. Also, traffic jams, the weather, identical twins and loasd more stuff.
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Midweek Message 138.
Midweek Message 138. It's 0 degrees Centigrade! Cripes, that's cold! This coming Sunday, I'll be talking about my earliest memories. Would you believe that I can remember my second birthday? Let me know what your earliest memories are, I'd love to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com
It's 0 degrees Centigrade! Cripes, that's cold! This coming Sunday, I'll be talking about my earliest memories. Would you believe that I can remember my second birthday? Let me know what your earliest memories are, I'd love to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com
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Weather Madness! Winter! Weather Madness! Snow, Ice, Wind, Cold, Freeze, Blizzards...
Weather Madness! Winter! Weather Madness! Snow, Ice, Wind, Cold, Freeze, Blizzards... Winter! Weather Madness! Snow, Ice, Wind, Cold, Freeze, Blizzards... The winter is almost upon us and already the media are going mental. Arctic conditions to blast the UK. Winter snow bomb covering Briton next week! Sub-zero... blah, blah, blah! Goodness me, you'd think this was the north pole. Also, I bang on about rusty old cars and other non-related stuff. Please, join me.
Winter! Weather Madness! Snow, Ice, Wind, Cold, Freeze, Blizzards... The winter is almost upon us and already the media are going mental. Arctic conditions to blast the UK. Winter snow bomb covering Briton next week! Sub-zero... blah, blah, blah! Goodness me, you'd think this was the north pole. Also, I bang on about rusty old cars and other non-related stuff. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 137.
Midweek Message 137. Gary the tortoise in now hibernating. I wish I was, it's getting colder! I hope you're keeping well. Got any ideas foe this Sunday's podcast? Let me know.
Gary the tortoise in now hibernating. I wish I was, it's getting colder! I hope you're keeping well. Got any ideas foe this Sunday's podcast? Let me know.
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Practical Jokers! And other stuff.
Practical Jokers! And other stuff. Practical jokers, we've all known a few in our time. In this episode, I chat about the jokers, bad drivers and other stuff.
Practical jokers, we've all known a few in our time. In this episode, I chat about the jokers, bad drivers and other stuff.
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Midweek Message 136
Midweek Message 136 Twin tub washing machines, red phone boxes, practical jokers... Join me for a quick delve into the past.
Twin tub washing machines, red phone boxes, practical jokers... Join me for a quick delve into the past.
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Late For School, Again! And, The Big I Am.
Late For School, Again! And, The Big I Am. Late for school, again! In this episode, I talk about your school experiences. Thanks for all your emails! I also chat about loads of other stuff such as The Big I Am. Do you know someone who reckons they're something they're not? It should be fun so, please join me.
Late for school, again! In this episode, I talk about your school experiences. Thanks for all your emails! I also chat about loads of other stuff such as The Big I Am. Do you know someone who reckons they're something they're not? It should be fun so, please join me.
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Midweek Message 135.
Midweek Message 135. It's cold again this morning... but we are half way through November. I hope you're keeping well, and keeping warm. It will soon be spring! I hope you enjoy this Midweek Message.
It's cold again this morning... but we are half way through November. I hope you're keeping well, and keeping warm. It will soon be spring! I hope you enjoy this Midweek Message.
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Young and Old
Young and Old What's it like to be old? Youngsters have no idea what it's like to be getting on in years. In this episode, I tell them!
What's it like to be old? Youngsters have no idea what it's like to be getting on in years. In this episode, I tell them!
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Midweek Message 134.
Midweek Message 134. Do you remember bonfires in the autumn? People would burn piles of leaves, filling the air with a wonderful fragrance. Happy days! That's another avenue of pleasure which has been cut off!
Do you remember bonfires in the autumn? People would burn piles of leaves, filling the air with a wonderful fragrance. Happy days! That's another avenue of pleasure which has been cut off!
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Weather Bomb! Storms, rain, wind, lightning, thunder, floods...
Weather Bomb! Storms, rain, wind, lightning, thunder, floods... In this episode, I bang on about the terrible weather we've been having here in the UK. Also, school days, cars, and loads of other stuff. Please, join me!
In this episode, I bang on about the terrible weather we've been having here in the UK. Also, school days, cars, and loads of other stuff. Please, join me!
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Midweek Message 133.
Midweek Message 133. More about the weather. Stone the crows, we've had some rain! There's bound to be a hose pipe ban soon. It's Halloween! I hope you're enjoying yourself.
More about the weather. Stone the crows, we've had some rain! There's bound to be a hose pipe ban soon. It's Halloween! I hope you're enjoying yourself.
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Genetic memories, old cars, TV programs and ads, Happy days!
Genetic memories, old cars, TV programs and ads, Happy days! Do you remember pulling the choke out on your old car to start the engine? Did you have a heater in the garage to keep your engine warm during the winter nights? TV programs and adverts, Genetic memory... does it exist? Join me for another chat this Sunday.
Do you remember pulling the choke out on your old car to start the engine? Did you have a heater in the garage to keep your engine warm during the winter nights? TV programs and adverts, Genetic memory... does it exist? Join me for another chat this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 132
Midweek Message 132 Ducks and geese on the bus, do I like black pudding, North Wales... I've had some interesting emails this week. Join me for a chat... and a laugh!
Ducks and geese on the bus, do I like black pudding, North Wales... I've had some interesting emails this week. Join me for a chat... and a laugh!
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Public Transport. Oh, what fun!
Public Transport. Oh, what fun! Public Transport. Oh, what fun! Do you use public transport? Has your train been cancelled? Did your bus turn up? Join me for chat about the fun, and nightmares, of using public transport.
Public Transport. Oh, what fun! Do you use public transport? Has your train been cancelled? Did your bus turn up? Join me for chat about the fun, and nightmares, of using public transport.
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Midweek Message 131.
Midweek Message 131. Hello, and welcome to another Midweek Message. Thanks for all your emails about school, conkers, marbles, catapults... Happy days! The clocks change here in Britain at the end of this month. Winter is rearing its ugly head!
Hello, and welcome to another Midweek Message. Thanks for all your emails about school, conkers, marbles, catapults... Happy days! The clocks change here in Britain at the end of this month. Winter is rearing its ugly head!
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Hello Autumn!
Hello Autumn! Autumn is here and winter is on the way. But this can be a lovely time of year. Tidy up the garden, cut the grass... It's not wise to cut the grass too short for the winter. Classic cars, acorns, conquers, wood piles, coal fires... Join me for a chat.
Autumn is here and winter is on the way. But this can be a lovely time of year. Tidy up the garden, cut the grass... It's not wise to cut the grass too short for the winter. Classic cars, acorns, conquers, wood piles, coal fires... Join me for a chat.
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Midweek Message 130.
Midweek Message 130. A chilly start to the day but the forecast is good. Would you buy a new car? It's much cheaper to buy a decent classic car. No road tax, no MOT... and great fun. Conquer fights in the school playground, it's that time of year! But that's been banned... we are NOT allowed to have fun at school. Join me for a good old moan-off!
A chilly start to the day but the forecast is good. Would you buy a new car? It's much cheaper to buy a decent classic car. No road tax, no MOT... and great fun. Conquer fights in the school playground, it's that time of year! But that's been banned... we are NOT allowed to have fun at school. Join me for a good old moan-off!
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Be confident in what you do. Don’t care what others think.
Be confident in what you do. Don’t care what others think. Do you worry about what people might be thinking about you? Are they looking at your clothes and judging you? Does it worry you? Join me for a chat about other people, the cost of living crisis and much more.
Do you worry about what people might be thinking about you? Are they looking at your clothes and judging you? Does it worry you? Join me for a chat about other people, the cost of living crisis and much more.
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Midweek Message 129.
Midweek Message 129. Do telephones drive you around the bend? Press one... press two... Stone the crows! Have you tried to make an appointment with your doctor lately? Struth! It's almost impossible! What shall we moan about this coming Sunday? Any ideas? Let me know.
Do telephones drive you around the bend? Press one... press two... Stone the crows! Have you tried to make an appointment with your doctor lately? Struth! It's almost impossible! What shall we moan about this coming Sunday? Any ideas? Let me know.
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Social Etiquette, Tales of the Unexpected, traffic jams...
Social Etiquette, Tales of the Unexpected, traffic jams... Social Etiquette, pubs closing, Tales of the Unexpected, an employee lost in the system... Join me on Sunday for a good laugh and, possibly, a little moaning.
Social Etiquette, pubs closing, Tales of the Unexpected, an employee lost in the system... Join me on Sunday for a good laugh and, possibly, a little moaning.
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Midweek Message 128.
Midweek Message 128. The summer has returned! We had a great weekend in Hasting watching the Pink Floyd trible band. Great weather, great hotel, great food and, of course, excellent music! I hope you're keeping well and enjoying the lovely weather. This coming Sunday, I'll be chatting about etiquette, pubs closing down, the Isle of Wight, and much more...
The summer has returned! We had a great weekend in Hasting watching the Pink Floyd trible band. Great weather, great hotel, great food and, of course, excellent music! I hope you're keeping well and enjoying the lovely weather. This coming Sunday, I'll be chatting about etiquette, pubs closing down, the Isle of Wight, and much more...
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The War On Motorists. Twenty is Plenty.
The War On Motorists. Twenty is Plenty. Do you agree with the 20 MPH speed limit being introduced in Wales? Do you agree with ULEZ? In this episode, I'll be bangning on about motoring in the UK. Driving in the old days was fun but, now, it's a nightmare! I'll also be talking about that old saying... Don't compare yourself with others. Why do so many people have to look at others and comment on their clothes, their car, their house, their way of life... Mind your own business, that's what I say!
Do you agree with the 20 MPH speed limit being introduced in Wales? Do you agree with ULEZ? In this episode, I'll be bangning on about motoring in the UK. Driving in the old days was fun but, now, it's a nightmare! I'll also be talking about that old saying... Don't compare yourself with others. Why do so many people have to look at others and comment on their clothes, their car, their house, their way of life... Mind your own business, that's what I say!
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Midweek Message 127.
Midweek Message 127. People should mind their own business, speed limits, dog food, playing with fire... Just a few topics mentioned in this week's message.
People should mind their own business, speed limits, dog food, playing with fire... Just a few topics mentioned in this week's message.
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Live And Let Live
Live And Let Live Live and let live. Wouldn't it be nice if people kept their noses out of other people's business? Mind your own business! That's a very old saying. These days, there are too many people who constantly look at other people, what they're doing, what they're eating, what they're thinking... Join me for an interesting look at life.
Live and let live. Wouldn't it be nice if people kept their noses out of other people's business? Mind your own business! That's a very old saying. These days, there are too many people who constantly look at other people, what they're doing, what they're eating, what they're thinking... Join me for an interesting look at life.
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Midweek Message 126.
Midweek Message 126. What's the difference between vegan and vegetarian? According to Gail, not everyone knows the difference. How are you? What's the weather like where you are? Join me for another Midweek message.
What's the difference between vegan and vegetarian? According to Gail, not everyone knows the difference. How are you? What's the weather like where you are? Join me for another Midweek message.
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BackTo School
BackTo School Back to school can be an expensive time buying school uniforms, new shoes, lunch boxes... The roads will be grid locked with school kids being dropped off in the mornings and picked up in the afternoons. When I was a boy, we walked 40 miles to school through snow and ice and freezing conditions... Well, that's not exactly true! Join me for another chat about school and other stuff.
Back to school can be an expensive time buying school uniforms, new shoes, lunch boxes... The roads will be grid locked with school kids being dropped off in the mornings and picked up in the afternoons. When I was a boy, we walked 40 miles to school through snow and ice and freezing conditions... Well, that's not exactly true! Join me for another chat about school and other stuff.
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Midweek Message 125.
Midweek Message 125. The summer has returned! Don't blink, you might miss it. I hope you're keeping well. It's a lovely time of year so I was up and about very early this morning. Join me for an early morning chat.
The summer has returned! Don't blink, you might miss it. I hope you're keeping well. It's a lovely time of year so I was up and about very early this morning. Join me for an early morning chat.
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The University Of Life - or - Education Outside School
The University Of Life - or - Education Outside School The University Of Life... I studied there, I'm still studying there! We never stop learning, which is a good thing. In my case, I learned more outside school than I did in the classroom.  In this episode I look at education outside school.
The University Of Life... I studied there, I'm still studying there! We never stop learning, which is a good thing. In my case, I learned more outside school than I did in the classroom.  In this episode I look at education outside school.
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Midweek Message 124.
Midweek Message 124. A dreadful British summer, American cars, the dustmen... Welcome to yet another Midweek Message!
A dreadful British summer, American cars, the dustmen... Welcome to yet another Midweek Message!
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They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To.
They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To. They Don't Make Them Like They Used To. Nothing is made properly these days. Things either don't fit, don't work, break down, need adjusting... Long gone are the days of good old British manufacturing. Please, join me this Sunday for a good old moan.
They Don't Make Them Like They Used To. Nothing is made properly these days. Things either don't fit, don't work, break down, need adjusting... Long gone are the days of good old British manufacturing. Please, join me this Sunday for a good old moan.
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Midweek Message 123.
Midweek Message 123. Retirement was supposed to be relaxing but... I'm so busy that there's not enough time in the day to get things done! Stone the crows! Whether you're working or retired, I hope you're enjoying life.
Retirement was supposed to be relaxing but... I'm so busy that there's not enough time in the day to get things done! Stone the crows! Whether you're working or retired, I hope you're enjoying life.
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Big, Beautiful, Massive Old Houses. A Cashless Society, Colourful Clothes and more.
Big, Beautiful, Massive Old Houses. A Cashless Society, Colourful Clothes and more. We had shed loads of very big houses in my town. Sadly, over the decades, most of them have been demolished and replaced by blocks of flats. People don't want huge houses these days. They're costly to heat and maintain but... They were beautiful properties.  Please, join me this Sunday.
We had shed loads of very big houses in my town. Sadly, over the decades, most of them have been demolished and replaced by blocks of flats. People don't want huge houses these days. They're costly to heat and maintain but... They were beautiful properties.  Please, join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 121.
Midweek Message 121. Hello, welcome to another Midweek Message. This Sunday, I'll be banging on about big houses. In the old days, there were dozens of very large houses in and around town. Now, they've been replaced by blocks of flats. Join me for a good old moan!
Hello, welcome to another Midweek Message. This Sunday, I'll be banging on about big houses. In the old days, there were dozens of very large houses in and around town. Now, they've been replaced by blocks of flats. Join me for a good old moan!
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How Things Have Changed - Then and Now
How Things Have Changed - Then and Now In this episode, I chat about how things were in the old days and how they are now. How have things changed? How have relationships changes? Please, join me.
In this episode, I chat about how things were in the old days and how they are now. How have things changed? How have relationships changes? Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 120.
Midweek Message 120. Welcome to Midweek Message number 120. Animal and insect sounds, holiday disaster, weather report... I hope you enjoy this action packed message!
Welcome to Midweek Message number 120. Animal and insect sounds, holiday disaster, weather report... I hope you enjoy this action packed message!
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Curtain Twitchers.
Curtain Twitchers. Curtain twitchers, people who hide behind curtains and spy on the outside world. Neighbours, people passing by, delivery drivers, the postman... They spy on everyone. Do you know of a curtain twitcher? There was one where I lived back in the old days. Join me this Sunday.
Curtain twitchers, people who hide behind curtains and spy on the outside world. Neighbours, people passing by, delivery drivers, the postman... They spy on everyone. Do you know of a curtain twitcher? There was one where I lived back in the old days. Join me this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 119.
Midweek Message 119. Curtain twitchers, people who hide behind curtains and spy on the outside world. Neighbours, people passing by, delivery drivers, the postman... They spy on everyone. Do you know of a curtain twitcher? There was one where I lived back in the old days. I'll tell you the story on Sunday.
Curtain twitchers, people who hide behind curtains and spy on the outside world. Neighbours, people passing by, delivery drivers, the postman... They spy on everyone. Do you know of a curtain twitcher? There was one where I lived back in the old days. I'll tell you the story on Sunday.
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The Worm That Turned.
The Worm That Turned. The worm that turned is an old saying which is used to describe someone who is possibly downtrodden, bullied or bossed about and... One day, they've had enough and turn on their oppressor. This tale concerns a successful business man and his wife and...   I'll reveal all on Sunday!
The worm that turned is an old saying which is used to describe someone who is possibly downtrodden, bullied or bossed about and... One day, they've had enough and turn on their oppressor. This tale concerns a successful business man and his wife and...   I'll reveal all on Sunday!
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Midweek Message 118.
Midweek Message 118. Hi, I hope you're looking after yourself and keeping well. In this Midweek Message, I try out the new microphone. That's exciting, isn't it? No? Oh well, never mind. I shall see you all on Sunday with The Worm That Turned!
Hi, I hope you're looking after yourself and keeping well. In this Midweek Message, I try out the new microphone. That's exciting, isn't it? No? Oh well, never mind. I shall see you all on Sunday with The Worm That Turned!
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Ray’s Rubbish Rant
Ray’s Rubbish Rant Litter and rubbish everywhere! Why do people chuck their rubbish all over the place? On the beach, the countryside, in parks, out of car windows, in the street... Don't they care about their country? Don't they mind their streets looking like rubbish dumps? I'll see you on Sunday for a good old moan!
Litter and rubbish everywhere! Why do people chuck their rubbish all over the place? On the beach, the countryside, in parks, out of car windows, in the street... Don't they care about their country? Don't they mind their streets looking like rubbish dumps? I'll see you on Sunday for a good old moan!
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Midweek Message 117.
Midweek Message 117. Why do people drop litter in the streets and all over the countryside? I've seen people chuck rubbish out of their car windows as they're driving along the road. It's so easy to take rubbish home and pout it in the dustbin. Don't people care about their country anymore? I'll be ranting about this next Sunday. Please, join me if you can.
Why do people drop litter in the streets and all over the countryside? I've seen people chuck rubbish out of their car windows as they're driving along the road. It's so easy to take rubbish home and pout it in the dustbin. Don't people care about their country anymore? I'll be ranting about this next Sunday. Please, join me if you can.
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Whats Good for the Goose is good for the Gander.
Whats Good for the Goose is good for the Gander. What's Good for the Goose is good for the Gander. Relationships... In this episode, I read some of your emails concerning your past relationship experiences... and some of mine! I'll also be banging on about stuff, of course, such as telephone boxes, song lyrics and... I'll see you on Sunday!
What's Good for the Goose is good for the Gander. Relationships... In this episode, I read some of your emails concerning your past relationship experiences... and some of mine! I'll also be banging on about stuff, of course, such as telephone boxes, song lyrics and... I'll see you on Sunday!
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Midweek Message 116.
Midweek Message 116. Hello and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. This coming Sunday, I'll be talking about relationships, among many other things! I have a couple of stories to tell which you might find interesting. Do you have humorous or a strange story to tell about a relationship? If so, let me know and I'll mention it on Sunday.
Hello and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. This coming Sunday, I'll be talking about relationships, among many other things! I have a couple of stories to tell which you might find interesting. Do you have humorous or a strange story to tell about a relationship? If so, let me know and I'll mention it on Sunday.
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This isn’t about Etiquette and table manners. It’s about hot summer nights and other stuff.
This isn’t about Etiquette and table manners. It’s about hot summer nights and other stuff. This episode isn't really about etiquette and table manners. It was going to be but it changed. It's now about hot summer nights, hippies in the woods, thunder storms and loads of other stuff. I hope you enjoy it!
This episode isn't really about etiquette and table manners. It was going to be but it changed. It's now about hot summer nights, hippies in the woods, thunder storms and loads of other stuff. I hope you enjoy it!
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Midweek Message 115.
Midweek Message 115. I love the old days where the table was laid properly... a milk jug, a sugar bowl, a butter dish, serviettes in metal rings. Who remembers the picnic hamper? Bakelite cups and plates, sandwiches and Smiths crisps. I really do miss those happy days!
I love the old days where the table was laid properly... a milk jug, a sugar bowl, a butter dish, serviettes in metal rings. Who remembers the picnic hamper? Bakelite cups and plates, sandwiches and Smiths crisps. I really do miss those happy days!
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Quiet Times.
Quiet Times. Quiet Times. I've been asked whether things were noisy and loud back in the old days. TV Adverts were not as loud, restaurants were relatively quite...  No, things weren't so loud and noisy back in the 50s and 60s. Join me this Sunday for a chat about noise.
Quiet Times. I've been asked whether things were noisy and loud back in the old days. TV Adverts were not as loud, restaurants were relatively quite...  No, things weren't so loud and noisy back in the 50s and 60s. Join me this Sunday for a chat about noise.
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Midweek Message 114.
Midweek Message 114. It's a lot cooler here in Britain, which is rather nice after the heatwave. Still no rain to speak of so the grass is going brown. There's the usual weather update on the podcast this week... because I know you're very interested in out weather!
It's a lot cooler here in Britain, which is rather nice after the heatwave. Still no rain to speak of so the grass is going brown. There's the usual weather update on the podcast this week... because I know you're very interested in out weather!
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Almost Legal
Almost Legal We all did naughty things when we were kids. Some of us did naughty things when we were older! In this episode, I look back at things we did which were almost legal... and sometimes illegal. Please, join me for some fun.
We all did naughty things when we were kids. Some of us did naughty things when we were older! In this episode, I look back at things we did which were almost legal... and sometimes illegal. Please, join me for some fun.
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Midweek Message 113.
Midweek Message 113. It's five o'clock Wednesday morning... and I'm up and about! It's also the 21st of June, the longest day of the summer. Join me at this early hour for a quick chat.
It's five o'clock Wednesday morning... and I'm up and about! It's also the 21st of June, the longest day of the summer. Join me at this early hour for a quick chat.
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Fun - then and now
Fun - then and now Did we have more fun in the old days than we do now? A a child, I had great fun but, do the kids of today have fun? In this episode, I look back at having fun in the 50s and 60s.
Did we have more fun in the old days than we do now? A a child, I had great fun but, do the kids of today have fun? In this episode, I look back at having fun in the 50s and 60s.
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Midweek Message 112.
Midweek Message 112. Weather reports, breaking news, seagulls, dustmen... Do you like the interruptions during my podcasts? It seems that most people do! Join me, if you will.
Weather reports, breaking news, seagulls, dustmen... Do you like the interruptions during my podcasts? It seems that most people do! Join me, if you will.
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Changing City Names & other stuff.
Changing City Names & other stuff. Why do people change the names of Cities? Apparently, Brighton City isn't Brighton City... It's now Brighton and Hove City. Join me for a rant and a moan this Sunday.
Why do people change the names of Cities? Apparently, Brighton City isn't Brighton City... It's now Brighton and Hove City. Join me for a rant and a moan this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 111.
Midweek Message 111. This week, I'm moaning again about cars and traffic jams. I hate driving! But the summer is lovely... unless you're out on the roads, that is. I hope you're keeping well.
This week, I'm moaning again about cars and traffic jams. I hate driving! But the summer is lovely... unless you're out on the roads, that is. I hope you're keeping well.
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The Nature Table, Scrap Books, School and other things from the past.
The Nature Table, Scrap Books, School and other things from the past. The Nature Table, Scrap Books, School and other things from the past. Did you have a nature table at school? Were you taught anything about nature? In this episode, I look back at a few things we did at school. https://radioray.podbean.com/ https://www.radio-workshop.co.uk/podcasts/
The Nature Table, Scrap Books, School and other things from the past. Did you have a nature table at school? Were you taught anything about nature? In this episode, I look back at a few things we did at school. https://radioray.podbean.com/ https://www.radio-workshop.co.uk/podcasts/
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Midweek Message 110.
Midweek Message 110. Did teenage girls drive cars back in the 1960s? Did you have a nature table at school? These are just a couple of things I'll be chatting about this coming Sunday.
Did teenage girls drive cars back in the 1960s? Did you have a nature table at school? These are just a couple of things I'll be chatting about this coming Sunday.
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This and That - a load of ranting!
This and That - a load of ranting! We have potholes, the traffic jams are terrible, there's nowhere to park your car... Let's have a good old rant! But the summer is here!
We have potholes, the traffic jams are terrible, there's nowhere to park your car... Let's have a good old rant! But the summer is here!
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Midweek Message 109.
Midweek Message 109. Public transport, busses, the railway... Is it good enough? I hope you're keeping well and enjoying outside happenings  now that the summer has just arrived here in Briton.
Public transport, busses, the railway... Is it good enough? I hope you're keeping well and enjoying outside happenings  now that the summer has just arrived here in Briton.
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Road Rage
Road Rage The roads are getting worse with more and more cars appearing every year. Traffic jams, road works, Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, cycle lanes, pot holes... In this episode, I rant about the state of Britain's roads. Join me for a good old moan!
The roads are getting worse with more and more cars appearing every year. Traffic jams, road works, Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, cycle lanes, pot holes... In this episode, I rant about the state of Britain's roads. Join me for a good old moan!
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Midweek Message 108.
Midweek Message 108. Now I'm back from the Isle of Wight, the summer has arrived! The weather wasn't too bad on the island and we had a great week. How are you? Everything OK, I hope? Do you have any ideas for this coming Sunday's podcast? If so, let me know.
Now I'm back from the Isle of Wight, the summer has arrived! The weather wasn't too bad on the island and we had a great week. How are you? Everything OK, I hope? Do you have any ideas for this coming Sunday's podcast? If so, let me know.
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The National Health Service and other chat and stuff
The National Health Service and other chat and stuff The NHS, that great British institution. But, does it work? All I hear on the news is how the national health service is in ruins and it's not fit for purpose. My experience of the health service has always been fantastic and I'm really proud that we have it. Please, join me for a chat.
The NHS, that great British institution. But, does it work? All I hear on the news is how the national health service is in ruins and it's not fit for purpose. My experience of the health service has always been fantastic and I'm really proud that we have it. Please, join me for a chat.
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Midweek Message 107.
Midweek Message 107. Hi, did you enjoy the King's Coronation? Or perhaps you don't agree with the monarchy and gave it a miss. Whatever you did, I hope you had a good weekend. It rained here most of the weekend, which is about normal. This Sunday,. I'll be banging on about the NHS so please join me if you can.
Hi, did you enjoy the King's Coronation? Or perhaps you don't agree with the monarchy and gave it a miss. Whatever you did, I hope you had a good weekend. It rained here most of the weekend, which is about normal. This Sunday,. I'll be banging on about the NHS so please join me if you can.
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Coronation chat and more.
Coronation chat and more. I can't say a great deal about the King's Coronation because I recorded this episode before it happened.  However, I will be talking about it next Sunday. In the meantime, cars parked on pavements, fish custard, vape smoking, and loads more.
I can't say a great deal about the King's Coronation because I recorded this episode before it happened.  However, I will be talking about it next Sunday. In the meantime, cars parked on pavements, fish custard, vape smoking, and loads more.
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Midweek Message 106.
Midweek Message 106. The summer has arrived! Well, almost. How are you? I'm doing well with lots of gardening and fresh air. Toothpaste... now, there's a subject. A friend of mine used to use Alax to clean his teeth. Hmm... interesting!
The summer has arrived! Well, almost. How are you? I'm doing well with lots of gardening and fresh air. Toothpaste... now, there's a subject. A friend of mine used to use Alax to clean his teeth. Hmm... interesting!
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Motor bike crash with a strange ending, and more stuff
Motor bike crash with a strange ending, and more stuff A young man on his motor bike loses control on a bend. He crashes through the hedge and down an embankment. Alone and injured, he can't move. Will someone rescue him? Join me for this strange tale and other bits and pieces this Sunday.
A young man on his motor bike loses control on a bend. He crashes through the hedge and down an embankment. Alone and injured, he can't move. Will someone rescue him? Join me for this strange tale and other bits and pieces this Sunday.
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Midweek Message 105.
Midweek Message 105. It's been the coldest April in 60 years! I can well believe that, it's freezing out there. Hopefully, we'll get some sort of summer before long. I hope you're keeping well... and keeping warm if you're in Britain!
It's been the coldest April in 60 years! I can well believe that, it's freezing out there. Hopefully, we'll get some sort of summer before long. I hope you're keeping well... and keeping warm if you're in Britain!
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House Sitting, strange phenomena cars, burglary and other stuff... ...
House Sitting, strange phenomena cars, burglary and other stuff... ... Join me for another Sunday episode. House Sitting, strange phenomena cars, burglary and other stuff...
Join me for another Sunday episode. House Sitting, strange phenomena cars, burglary and other stuff...
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Midweek Message104.
Midweek Message104. Hi, I hope you're well. Sun, rain, sun, rain... The weather doesn't know what to do! It can only get better... can't it? This Sunday, I'll be telling you about the time I looked after a house for friends while they were away on holiday.
Hi, I hope you're well. Sun, rain, sun, rain... The weather doesn't know what to do! It can only get better... can't it? This Sunday, I'll be telling you about the time I looked after a house for friends while they were away on holiday.
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Life in the Village.
Life in the Village. Life in the village wasn't always idyllic. We had a thief on the loose! In this episode, I chat about village life back in the old days. Please, join me.
Life in the village wasn't always idyllic. We had a thief on the loose! In this episode, I chat about village life back in the old days. Please, join me.
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Midweek Mesaage 103.
Midweek Mesaage 103. We're expecting torrential rain and wind today but... I really don't think it's going to happen. The sky is blue, the sun is shinning... Enough of that. How are you? Keeping well, I hope. I hope the sun is shinning on you.
We're expecting torrential rain and wind today but... I really don't think it's going to happen. The sky is blue, the sun is shinning... Enough of that. How are you? Keeping well, I hope. I hope the sun is shinning on you.
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Punishing Kids
Punishing Kids When I think back to 50s and 60s, getting the cane at school was normal. A spanking from mum or dad was part of growing up. In this episode, I look back and those days and compare them to the way things are now. I'll also be talking about a load of other stuff so, please, join me.
When I think back to 50s and 60s, getting the cane at school was normal. A spanking from mum or dad was part of growing up. In this episode, I look back and those days and compare them to the way things are now. I'll also be talking about a load of other stuff so, please, join me.
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Midweek Message 102.
Midweek Message 102. Hi, I hope you're keeping well. This coming Sunday, I'll be talking about punishing children back in the old days. Did you get the cane? Did you get spanked? Things have change over the years but some still say... bring back the birch! Let me know what you think.
Hi, I hope you're keeping well. This coming Sunday, I'll be talking about punishing children back in the old days. Did you get the cane? Did you get spanked? Things have change over the years but some still say... bring back the birch! Let me know what you think.
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Holiday Camp!
Holiday Camp! Remember the old days of holiday camps back in the 50s and 60s in Britain? Great fun for all the family! But now... I've just spent a week at a holiday camp and... Join me for a good old moan!
Remember the old days of holiday camps back in the 50s and 60s in Britain? Great fun for all the family! But now... I've just spent a week at a holiday camp and... Join me for a good old moan!
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Midweek Message 101.
Midweek Message 101. The clocks have gone forward one hour... summer is almost upon us! It's so nice to have the lighter evenings, even though it's chilly and raining most of the time. I hope you're keeping well. And I hope you enjoy Midweek Message number 101.
The clocks have gone forward one hour... summer is almost upon us! It's so nice to have the lighter evenings, even though it's chilly and raining most of the time. I hope you're keeping well. And I hope you enjoy Midweek Message number 101.
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Electrical Appliances Kitchen Garden Household
Electrical Appliances Kitchen Garden Household When you think of all the electrical appliances we have these days for the kitchen and garden, it's worth remembering that, back in the 50s, most people didn't even own a fridge! In this episode, I chat about the days of little or no electrical appliances. Please, join me.
When you think of all the electrical appliances we have these days for the kitchen and garden, it's worth remembering that, back in the 50s, most people didn't even own a fridge! In this episode, I chat about the days of little or no electrical appliances. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 100.
Midweek Message 100. Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Next Sunday, I'll be rambling on about electrical appliances... garden, kitchen, work place. What did we do before hedge trimmers appeared? We spent hours up a step ladder with the garden shears! Happy days!
Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Next Sunday, I'll be rambling on about electrical appliances... garden, kitchen, work place. What did we do before hedge trimmers appeared? We spent hours up a step ladder with the garden shears! Happy days!
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The BBC TV licensing commercial radio and other ramblings
The BBC TV licensing commercial radio and other ramblings The BBC used to be renowned the world over for its impartiality, its truthfulness, its consistency... So, what went wrong? In this episode, I ramble on about radio and TV, school days, playing truant and loads more stuff. Please, join me.
The BBC used to be renowned the world over for its impartiality, its truthfulness, its consistency... So, what went wrong? In this episode, I ramble on about radio and TV, school days, playing truant and loads more stuff. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 99.
Midweek Message 99. The BBC, Facebook, the news and more in this Midweek Message. Were news outlets biased in the old days? Now, there's a question!
The BBC, Facebook, the news and more in this Midweek Message. Were news outlets biased in the old days? Now, there's a question!
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Families in the 1950s
Families in the 1950s Families in the 1950s. Who was the Boss? Who was the breadwinner? Who owned the house? What roles did each family member have? In this episode, I look back at family life in the 1950s. Please, join me.
Families in the 1950s. Who was the Boss? Who was the breadwinner? Who owned the house? What roles did each family member have? In this episode, I look back at family life in the 1950s. Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 98.
Midweek Message 98. In this week's Midweek Message, I ramble on about families, parsnips, the weather and... and something else. Please, join me!
In this week's Midweek Message, I ramble on about families, parsnips, the weather and... and something else. Please, join me!
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Pranks. The Ice Age. First Dates
Pranks. The Ice Age. First Dates In this episode, I talk about the ice age, embarrassing first date incidents, pranks and loads of other stuff. Please, join me!
In this episode, I talk about the ice age, embarrassing first date incidents, pranks and loads of other stuff. Please, join me!
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Midweek Message 97.
Midweek Message 97. Did you have an embarrassing incident on your first date? In this Midweek Message, we hear from Nick who... I'll let Nick tell the tale. I hope you're keeping well. Summer is on the way!
Did you have an embarrassing incident on your first date? In this Midweek Message, we hear from Nick who... I'll let Nick tell the tale. I hope you're keeping well. Summer is on the way!
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Kids Go-Karts and other stuff from the old days.
Kids Go-Karts and other stuff from the old days. Remember making go karts from old bits of wood and pram wheels? Great fun! Kids made loads of stuff back in the 1950s and 60s. Why? Because not all parents had loads of money so, if you wanted something, you had to make it. See-saws, swings, football goals and nets... we made it! Join me for a look back at go karts and other stuff.
Remember making go karts from old bits of wood and pram wheels? Great fun! Kids made loads of stuff back in the 1950s and 60s. Why? Because not all parents had loads of money so, if you wanted something, you had to make it. See-saws, swings, football goals and nets... we made it! Join me for a look back at go karts and other stuff.
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Midweek Message 96.
Midweek Message 96. I've mentioned the Birds Nest at Brighton... Now, new information has come to light about the pub. In this episode, I read from an article about the fantastic nightlife! They were great days!
I've mentioned the Birds Nest at Brighton... Now, new information has come to light about the pub. In this episode, I read from an article about the fantastic nightlife! They were great days!
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Chatting About Pets
Chatting About Pets Hi, and welcome to another weekly podcast episode. This week, I'm chatting about pets... and sadly losing them to old age at some stage. The majority of people have pets. Rabbits, cats, dogs, hamsters, goldfish, tortoises... the list is endless. Pets become part of the family. When they pass away, it can be devastating. Someone saying, 'it was only a rabbit', can be really hurtful. That rabbit might have been part of the family for years. It was not, 'only a rabbit'.  I'm also banging on about London in the old days, speedway racing, and loads more.
Hi, and welcome to another weekly podcast episode. This week, I'm chatting about pets... and sadly losing them to old age at some stage. The majority of people have pets. Rabbits, cats, dogs, hamsters, goldfish, tortoises... the list is endless. Pets become part of the family. When they pass away, it can be devastating. Someone saying, 'it was only a rabbit', can be really hurtful. That rabbit might have been part of the family for years. It was not, 'only a rabbit'.  I'm also banging on about London in the old days, speedway racing, and loads more.
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Midweek Message 95.
Midweek Message 95. Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. Stoning the crows, or seagulls. growing vegetables and a load more rubbish. Please, join me.
Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. Stoning the crows, or seagulls. growing vegetables and a load more rubbish. Please, join me.
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Window Cleaner
Window Cleaner What's so interesting about a window cleaner? You won't believe this... I was a window cleaner for a couple of weeks! And, I drove a taxi for a couple of weeks! In this episode, I look back at some of the weird things I did in the good old days.
What's so interesting about a window cleaner? You won't believe this... I was a window cleaner for a couple of weeks! And, I drove a taxi for a couple of weeks! In this episode, I look back at some of the weird things I did in the good old days.
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Midweek Message 94.
Midweek Message 94. Hi, and welcome to another Midweek Message. Jacks, tic tak toe, hotdogs, Butlin's, Pink Floyd... Join me for a good old ramble in this episode!
Hi, and welcome to another Midweek Message. Jacks, tic tak toe, hotdogs, Butlin's, Pink Floyd... Join me for a good old ramble in this episode!
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Working Title.
Working Title. Working Title? Well, I couldn’t think of a good title so that’s it. I cover a range of topics in this episode. Bird watching, the traffic calming LTNs, the traffic banning ULEZ, pubs closing, my imminent dreadful weekend, what goes round comes round, rival sisters, plus a load of other rubbish! Please, join me!
Working Title? Well, I couldn’t think of a good title so that’s it. I cover a range of topics in this episode. Bird watching, the traffic calming LTNs, the traffic banning ULEZ, pubs closing, my imminent dreadful weekend, what goes round comes round, rival sisters, plus a load of other rubbish! Please, join me!
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Midweek Message 93.
Midweek Message 93. Crikey, it's Wednesday again! And, it's the 1st February... summer is definitely around the corner. This Sunday's podcast is called... Working Title. Why? because I couldn't think of a title. Regardless of the title, I hope you enjoy the episode.
Crikey, it's Wednesday again! And, it's the 1st February... summer is definitely around the corner. This Sunday's podcast is called... Working Title. Why? because I couldn't think of a title. Regardless of the title, I hope you enjoy the episode.
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Books... and more ramblings
Books... and more ramblings Books from the old days... Janet and John, Chicken Lickin'... What were your favourite childhood books? Also, I chat about the cold winters in Britain... amongst other ramblings. Please, join me!
Books from the old days... Janet and John, Chicken Lickin'... What were your favourite childhood books? Also, I chat about the cold winters in Britain... amongst other ramblings. Please, join me!
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Midweek Message 92.
Midweek Message 92. Hello from the beach where the temperature is -1C and the waves are crashing in. We're towards the end of January now so spring is just around the corner!
Hello from the beach where the temperature is -1C and the waves are crashing in. We're towards the end of January now so spring is just around the corner!
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Family Values.
Family Values. In the old days, we had family values. As children, we were taught not to chuck litter on the ground. Playground fights were relatively harmless. Stealing things was bad. In this episode, I look back to the times when children were taught manners, amongst many other things.
In the old days, we had family values. As children, we were taught not to chuck litter on the ground. Playground fights were relatively harmless. Stealing things was bad. In this episode, I look back to the times when children were taught manners, amongst many other things.
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Midweek Message 91.
Midweek Message 91. We're in the middle of winter and it's cold... -5C last night. Several road accidents in Sussex caused by black ice, so be careful out there. At least the rain has stopped and the sun is shining. Happy days!
We're in the middle of winter and it's cold... -5C last night. Several road accidents in Sussex caused by black ice, so be careful out there. At least the rain has stopped and the sun is shining. Happy days!
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Reading The Room and other stuff.
Reading The Room and other stuff. Carrying on from last week, Reading The Room and related stuff sparked quite a lot of interest. So, here we go again with a mention of being self employed, family and politics and other stuff.
Carrying on from last week, Reading The Room and related stuff sparked quite a lot of interest. So, here we go again with a mention of being self employed, family and politics and other stuff.
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Midweek Message 90.
Midweek Message 90. Hi, I hope you're well. This Sunday I'll be talking about reading the room, self employment, people who bang on about politics...  and bucket loads of other stuff. So, please join me.
Hi, I hope you're well. This Sunday I'll be talking about reading the room, self employment, people who bang on about politics...  and bucket loads of other stuff. So, please join me.
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The Winter of Discontent
The Winter of Discontent Who remembers the winter of discontent back in the 1970s? There was the three day week, strikes, power cuts... Not a happy time for many. Join me for a chat about that and, as usual, shed loads of other stuff.
Who remembers the winter of discontent back in the 1970s? There was the three day week, strikes, power cuts... Not a happy time for many. Join me for a chat about that and, as usual, shed loads of other stuff.
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Midweek Message 89
Midweek Message 89 It's 2023 and it's still raining! Christmas and new year's eve are behind us so roll on summer. Thanks for all your emails and messages. I'm looking forward to many more Podcast episodes this year. I hope you you'll be joining me.
It's 2023 and it's still raining! Christmas and new year's eve are behind us so roll on summer. Thanks for all your emails and messages. I'm looking forward to many more Podcast episodes this year. I hope you you'll be joining me.
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1940s War Time Memories
1940s War Time Memories Happy new year! In this episode I relate some 1940s memories from people who lived through the war. I also tell you a little story about telepathy which, I hope, you'll find interesting.
Happy new year! In this episode I relate some 1940s memories from people who lived through the war. I also tell you a little story about telepathy which, I hope, you'll find interesting.
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Midweek Message 88.
Midweek Message 88. Hi, I hope you had a great Christmas. It was lovely but it's nice when it's all over. I've just got to get through this coming Saturday evening... new year's eve. Then I can look forward to the spring and summer months of 2023.
Hi, I hope you had a great Christmas. It was lovely but it's nice when it's all over. I've just got to get through this coming Saturday evening... new year's eve. Then I can look forward to the spring and summer months of 2023.
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Happy Christmas!
Happy Christmas! It's Christmas day! Happy Christmas! I hope you have a wonderful time. Join me for a quick chat about Christmas and, of course, lots of other stuff.
It's Christmas day! Happy Christmas! I hope you have a wonderful time. Join me for a quick chat about Christmas and, of course, lots of other stuff.
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Midweek Message 87.
Midweek Message 87. Only four sleeps to Christmas day! And then we can look forward to the spring with lighter evenings, warmer days, flowers... I hope you're looking after yourselves and keeping warm. The temperature is up into the teens now, which is nice.
Only four sleeps to Christmas day! And then we can look forward to the spring with lighter evenings, warmer days, flowers... I hope you're looking after yourselves and keeping warm. The temperature is up into the teens now, which is nice.
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I Once Knew A Girl
I Once Knew A Girl I Once Knew A Girl. I once knew many girls but, in this episode, I recall just a few of the young ladies I encountered. As Usual, I bang on about other things such as the Inland Revenue, building materials, garden patios and more... Please, join me.
I Once Knew A Girl. I once knew many girls but, in this episode, I recall just a few of the young ladies I encountered. As Usual, I bang on about other things such as the Inland Revenue, building materials, garden patios and more... Please, join me.
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Midweek Message 86.
Midweek Message 86. Apologies to our American listeners. Find out why in this week's message. We have the beast from the east here in the UK so I hope you're keeping warm. Stock up on the essentials for Christmas... beer, beans and bread!
Apologies to our American listeners. Find out why in this week's message. We have the beast from the east here in the UK so I hope you're keeping warm. Stock up on the essentials for Christmas... beer, beans and bread!
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Preparing For Christmas
Preparing For Christmas Are you ready for Christmas? These days, getting ready for Christmas seems to be such panic. People are under great pressure. What was it like in the old days? Join me for a chat about Christmas, and loads of other stuff.
Are you ready for Christmas? These days, getting ready for Christmas seems to be such panic. People are under great pressure. What was it like in the old days? Join me for a chat about Christmas, and loads of other stuff.
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Midweek Message 85.
Midweek Message 85. I hope you're keeping warm. It's 2 degrees C here in Briton... 35 Fahrenheit. It is winter so there's no point in moaning! Got any ideas for Sunday's episode? Email me... raysrants@protonmail.com
I hope you're keeping warm. It's 2 degrees C here in Briton... 35 Fahrenheit. It is winter so there's no point in moaning! Got any ideas for Sunday's episode? Email me... raysrants@protonmail.com
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The English Language and stuff or what innit.
The English Language and stuff or what innit. How the English language has changed over the decades... over many centuries! Words, once quite innocent, now have a completely different meanings. In this episode, I bang on about the English language and loads of other stuff. Join me, if you will. Or what!
How the English language has changed over the decades... over many centuries! Words, once quite innocent, now have a completely different meanings. In this episode, I bang on about the English language and loads of other stuff. Join me, if you will. Or what!
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Midweek Message 84.
Midweek Message 84. It's the first of December tomorrow! Good grief, where has this year gone? In this episode, I mention an interesting statistic about cars. Join me for a quick chat.
It's the first of December tomorrow! Good grief, where has this year gone? In this episode, I mention an interesting statistic about cars. Join me for a quick chat.
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When I Was A Boy.
When I Was A Boy. When I was a boy, I did loads of things... good and bad! They were great days. In this episode, I recall some of the delights, and downfalls, of being a child back in the 50s and 60s.
When I was a boy, I did loads of things... good and bad! They were great days. In this episode, I recall some of the delights, and downfalls, of being a child back in the 50s and 60s.
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Midweek Message 83.
Midweek Message 83. Wow, winter has arrived! 2 degrees Centigrade - 35 Fahrenheit. I hope you're all keeping warm. No, not my Southern Hemisphere listeners. I know you're warm down there. This coming Sunday's episode is called 'When I Was A Boy'. I hope you enjoy it.
Wow, winter has arrived! 2 degrees Centigrade - 35 Fahrenheit. I hope you're all keeping warm. No, not my Southern Hemisphere listeners. I know you're warm down there. This coming Sunday's episode is called 'When I Was A Boy'. I hope you enjoy it.
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The NHS National Health Service and other stuff
The NHS National Health Service and other stuff This week I'm rambling on about the National Health Service and other stuff such as pirate radio, BBC radio, the good old days and... Join me if you will!
This week I'm rambling on about the National Health Service and other stuff such as pirate radio, BBC radio, the good old days and... Join me if you will!
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Midweek Message 82.
Midweek Message 82. The weather, the dentist, the National Health Service... Join me for a quick midweek chat.
The weather, the dentist, the National Health Service... Join me for a quick midweek chat.
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Radio Then and Now.
Radio Then and Now. What on earth has happened to radio these days? What a load of rubbish! In the old days, the music was great, the DJs were brilliant... These days, all the radio stations sound the same. Join me for a moan. Also, I'll be banging on about television and how good it used to be, and loads of other stuff.
What on earth has happened to radio these days? What a load of rubbish! In the old days, the music was great, the DJs were brilliant... These days, all the radio stations sound the same. Join me for a moan. Also, I'll be banging on about television and how good it used to be, and loads of other stuff.
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Midweek Message 81.
Midweek Message 81. The Continuing Story of... I think I'm going to have several continuing stories. Payton Place, the dentist, the leaky roof. Join me for a good old moan!
The Continuing Story of... I think I'm going to have several continuing stories. Payton Place, the dentist, the leaky roof. Join me for a good old moan!
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High Voltage Happenings!
High Voltage Happenings! A rather shorter episode this time due to my ongoing mouth pain. However, all is not lost. In this episode, I tell you a story about high voltage pylons and ghosts! I hope to be back on form for next Wednesday's Midweek Message.
A rather shorter episode this time due to my ongoing mouth pain. However, all is not lost. In this episode, I tell you a story about high voltage pylons and ghosts! I hope to be back on form for next Wednesday's Midweek Message.
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Midweek Message 80.
Midweek Message 80. Another sunny day after torrential rain, thunder, lightning, wind... Make hay while the sun shines, as they used to say. I hope you're keeping well.
Another sunny day after torrential rain, thunder, lightning, wind... Make hay while the sun shines, as they used to say. I hope you're keeping well.
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White Lines All Over The Roads!
White Lines All Over The Roads! White Lines All Over The Roads! Too many road signs, too many white lines all over the roads... Driving these days is a nightmare! In this episode, I moan about the traffic, the roads, the drivers... and lots of other stuff!
White Lines All Over The Roads! Too many road signs, too many white lines all over the roads... Driving these days is a nightmare! In this episode, I moan about the traffic, the roads, the drivers... and lots of other stuff!
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Midweek Message 79.
Midweek Message 79. Supermarket car parks are a nightmare! White lines all over the place... where I am supposed to park? After yesterday's disastrous trip, I'm not going there again!
Supermarket car parks are a nightmare! White lines all over the place... where I am supposed to park? After yesterday's disastrous trip, I'm not going there again!
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Pregnancy Out Of Wedlock 1960s
Pregnancy Out Of Wedlock 1960s Despite the sexual revolution and free love in the 1960s, pregnancy out of wedlock was frowned upon. An unmarried teenage girl becoming pregnant... Stone the crows, there was real stigma! Join me for a look back at the 50s and 60s, pregnancy, traffic jams and loads of other stuff.
Despite the sexual revolution and free love in the 1960s, pregnancy out of wedlock was frowned upon. An unmarried teenage girl becoming pregnant... Stone the crows, there was real stigma! Join me for a look back at the 50s and 60s, pregnancy, traffic jams and loads of other stuff.
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Midweek Message 78.
Midweek Message 78. Hi, it's Wednesday again! Solicitors, the stigma surrounding pregnant girls in the 1960s... This Sunday's episode will be interesting. Please, join me!
Hi, it's Wednesday again! Solicitors, the stigma surrounding pregnant girls in the 1960s... This Sunday's episode will be interesting. Please, join me!
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Store Detective - Private Detective cars pubs and more
Store Detective - Private Detective cars pubs and more In this episode, I chat about a store detective I once knew. Also, how a friend was followed by a private detective. And much more, of course...
In this episode, I chat about a store detective I once knew. Also, how a friend was followed by a private detective. And much more, of course...
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Midweek Message 77.
Midweek Message 77. Hi, welcome to yet another Midweek Message. Who remembers the winter of discontent? That was a dreadful time. Are we heading for another winter of discontent? Also, I once know a store detective... I'll tell you about her next Sunday.
Hi, welcome to yet another Midweek Message. Who remembers the winter of discontent? That was a dreadful time. Are we heading for another winter of discontent? Also, I once know a store detective... I'll tell you about her next Sunday.
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Should You Try To Change Someone To Suit Your Needs?
Should You Try To Change Someone To Suit Your Needs? Should you try to change someone to suit your needs? In this episode, I'll tell you about a friend who changed completely to please his girlfriend. Also, a quick story about a brother, a sister, a girl and me. We were all booked the go on holiday in the New Forest but...
Should you try to change someone to suit your needs? In this episode, I'll tell you about a friend who changed completely to please his girlfriend. Also, a quick story about a brother, a sister, a girl and me. We were all booked the go on holiday in the New Forest but...
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Midweek Message 76.
Midweek Message 76. Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. A trip to Bournemouth, two trips to the dentist... it's been a busy week! Time to relax and think about next Sunday's episode.
Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. A trip to Bournemouth, two trips to the dentist... it's been a busy week! Time to relax and think about next Sunday's episode.
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Camping... No Thanks!
Camping... No Thanks! Camping... No Thanks! Podcast I had intended to go camping in the west country with a girlfriend but, when we arrived, it was raining. It was a blessing in disguise! Join me for a look back at a holiday in Hope Cove, Devon. And a load of other stuff, of course!
Camping... No Thanks! Podcast I had intended to go camping in the west country with a girlfriend but, when we arrived, it was raining. It was a blessing in disguise! Join me for a look back at a holiday in Hope Cove, Devon. And a load of other stuff, of course!
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Midweek Message 75.
Midweek Message 75. Hello, I hope you're well. I had my tooth ripped out on Monday... and half my jaw with it! We won't talk about that. Thanks for all your ideas for future episodes. I hope you find this Sunday's episode interesting.
Hello, I hope you're well. I had my tooth ripped out on Monday... and half my jaw with it! We won't talk about that. Thanks for all your ideas for future episodes. I hope you find this Sunday's episode interesting.
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A Girl And A Boat
A Girl And A Boat I'm going to tell you a story. Just a quick story about a girl I met. She was a beautiful girl and she owned a beautiful boat. We sailed down to Emsworth and had a pub lunch. We sailed over to... I don't want to spoil the story so I'll say no more. Join me for the story, and other bits and pieces.
I'm going to tell you a story. Just a quick story about a girl I met. She was a beautiful girl and she owned a beautiful boat. We sailed down to Emsworth and had a pub lunch. We sailed over to... I don't want to spoil the story so I'll say no more. Join me for the story, and other bits and pieces.
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Midweek Message 74.
Midweek Message 74. Hi, how are you on this lovely September day? I need an idea for next Sunday's podcast episode. Can you come up with something? Do let me know. raysrants@protonmail.com No doubt Janet will be the first to think of something!
Hi, how are you on this lovely September day? I need an idea for next Sunday's podcast episode. Can you come up with something? Do let me know. raysrants@protonmail.com No doubt Janet will be the first to think of something!
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Do You Remember?
Do You Remember? Do you remember.... How many times have you heard that over the years? Do you remember the old Morris Minor cars? Do you remember vending machines where you could buy chocolate bars? In this episode, I look back at things we might, or might not, remember.
Do you remember.... How many times have you heard that over the years? Do you remember the old Morris Minor cars? Do you remember vending machines where you could buy chocolate bars? In this episode, I look back at things we might, or might not, remember.
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Midweek Message 73.
Midweek Message 73. Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Next Sunday's episode is called Do You Remember? I'm going to look back and ask... do you remember cigarette cards? Tiddlywinks? Jacks? What do you remember from the old days? Let me know!
Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Next Sunday's episode is called Do You Remember? I'm going to look back and ask... do you remember cigarette cards? Tiddlywinks? Jacks? What do you remember from the old days? Let me know!
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Old Films Movies
Old Films Movies I love the old black and white films from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. What I enjoy is looking at the cars, the people, the streets and buildings all captured on film. Watching old movies is a great way to get an idea of what Britain was like back in the old days.
I love the old black and white films from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. What I enjoy is looking at the cars, the people, the streets and buildings all captured on film. Watching old movies is a great way to get an idea of what Britain was like back in the old days.
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Midweek Message 72.
Midweek Message 72. Do you want to take a look at the way Britain was back in the 50s and 60s? In this Midweek Message, I'll tell you how. Join me!
Do you want to take a look at the way Britain was back in the 50s and 60s? In this Midweek Message, I'll tell you how. Join me!
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My First Time.
My First Time. My first time? No, it's not what you think. My first job, my first house, my first car... Thinking back to things we first did the 1960s or 70s.  First time aboard on holiday, first time married... It's great fun to look back at the things we did. Sometimes,. it's not so great! Join me for, hopefully, another fun podcast episode.
My first time? No, it's not what you think. My first job, my first house, my first car... Thinking back to things we first did the 1960s or 70s.  First time aboard on holiday, first time married... It's great fun to look back at the things we did. Sometimes,. it's not so great! Join me for, hopefully, another fun podcast episode.
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Midweek Message 71.
Midweek Message 71. Hi, welcome to another Midweek Message. Next Sunday's podcast is called My First Time. The first time you moved into a house. The first time you went abroad. Your first car. Your first job. Email me and tell me about Your First Time... whatever it is. raysrants@protonmail.com
Hi, welcome to another Midweek Message. Next Sunday's podcast is called My First Time. The first time you moved into a house. The first time you went abroad. Your first car. Your first job. Email me and tell me about Your First Time... whatever it is. raysrants@protonmail.com
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Your Diary Entries.
Your Diary Entries. Did you keep a diary when you were young? This Sunday, I'll be reading some of your diary entries from days of old. Some sad, some funny... Join me for some interesting revelations!
Did you keep a diary when you were young? This Sunday, I'll be reading some of your diary entries from days of old. Some sad, some funny... Join me for some interesting revelations!
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Midweek Message 70.
Midweek Message 70. Hi, I hope you're well. Did you keep a diary when you were young? If so, send me some of the entries. Whether funny or sad, I'd love to hear some snippets from your diary. This coming Sunday, I'll be reading some of the entries so please help me out.
Hi, I hope you're well. Did you keep a diary when you were young? If so, send me some of the entries. Whether funny or sad, I'd love to hear some snippets from your diary. This coming Sunday, I'll be reading some of the entries so please help me out.
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The Benefit of Hindsight.
The Benefit of Hindsight. Podcast - The Benefit of Hindsight. We can all look back and wish that we hadn't done this or that. We all make mistakes, but how have out past mistakes affected our lives today?
Podcast - The Benefit of Hindsight. We can all look back and wish that we hadn't done this or that. We all make mistakes, but how have out past mistakes affected our lives today?
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Midweek Message 69.
Midweek Message 69. Rain, thunder and lightning... and the roof leaks! I have a bowl on my desk to catch the water. The heat wave has gone, for a while. But I'm pretty sure it will return.
Rain, thunder and lightning... and the roof leaks! I have a bowl on my desk to catch the water. The heat wave has gone, for a while. But I'm pretty sure it will return.
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The Summer of 1976
The Summer of 1976 Who remembers the summer of 1976? Hot for ten weeks, a drought, hosepipe bans... And now we have the summer of 2022. Join me for a chat about the heat, political correctness, and lots of other stuff.
Who remembers the summer of 1976? Hot for ten weeks, a drought, hosepipe bans... And now we have the summer of 2022. Join me for a chat about the heat, political correctness, and lots of other stuff.
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Midweek Message 68.
Midweek Message 68. It's getting hot again this week! Possibly reaching 36c by the weekend which is 97F. Wow, this is a proper summer! Join me for a quick chat about people who tell lies, the heat wave and more...
It's getting hot again this week! Possibly reaching 36c by the weekend which is 97F. Wow, this is a proper summer! Join me for a quick chat about people who tell lies, the heat wave and more...
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Compulsive Liars!
Compulsive Liars! We've all met a compulsive liar at some time or other. Why do they do it? Why do people have to lie? In this episode, I look back at some of the lies I've heard over the years.
We've all met a compulsive liar at some time or other. Why do they do it? Why do people have to lie? In this episode, I look back at some of the lies I've heard over the years.
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Midweek Message 67.
Midweek Message 67. Hello, it's Wednesday again! We're into August now, where is the time going? It won't be long before there's a shopping day countdown... No, I won't mention December!
Hello, it's Wednesday again! We're into August now, where is the time going? It won't be long before there's a shopping day countdown... No, I won't mention December!
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Vintage Television License Fee... and more
Vintage Television License Fee... and more Television arrived in most people's homes in the 1950s and 60s. ITV generated their income from advertising. So, where did the BBC get their money from? Join me in this episode for a look at TV back then... and the dreaded license fee.
Television arrived in most people's homes in the 1950s and 60s. ITV generated their income from advertising. So, where did the BBC get their money from? Join me in this episode for a look at TV back then... and the dreaded license fee.
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Midweek Message 66.
Midweek Message 66. Hello, welcome to another Midweek Message... and another weather report! We're on the verge of a drought here in Britain.  That means there will be a hosepipe ban, which is normal here after a few days of sunshine!
Hello, welcome to another Midweek Message... and another weather report! We're on the verge of a drought here in Britain.  That means there will be a hosepipe ban, which is normal here after a few days of sunshine!
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Money! Why is everything so expensive?
Money! Why is everything so expensive? Money, lots of it or lack of it. How does it affect people? Do you crave money? Are you happy with having only a penny more than you need? Join me for a look at money. Why are things so expensive? When I was a boy, I bought a tanner's worth of chips. A few of us kids would sit by the road eating our chips out of old newspaper. Happy days! Join me for a look at money.
Money, lots of it or lack of it. How does it affect people? Do you crave money? Are you happy with having only a penny more than you need? Join me for a look at money. Why are things so expensive? When I was a boy, I bought a tanner's worth of chips. A few of us kids would sit by the road eating our chips out of old newspaper. Happy days! Join me for a look at money.
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Midweek Message 65.
Midweek Message 65. Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. The temp here in Briton went sky high and broke all records... 40.3 Centigrade which is about 105F. Phew, it's been hot! However, it all ended last night with rain and storms. I hope you are keeping cool and enjoying the summer.
Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. The temp here in Briton went sky high and broke all records... 40.3 Centigrade which is about 105F. Phew, it's been hot! However, it all ended last night with rain and storms. I hope you are keeping cool and enjoying the summer.
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Conversation... and other stuff!
Conversation... and other stuff! Conversation. Are you any good at chatting in a group of people? To be honest, I don't say much because I can never get a word in edgeways! I wait for someone to take a breath and.. too late! Someone else butted in!
Conversation. Are you any good at chatting in a group of people? To be honest, I don't say much because I can never get a word in edgeways! I wait for someone to take a breath and.. too late! Someone else butted in!
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Midweek Message 64.
Midweek Message 64. Hi, and welcome to another Midweek Message. I'm not here... I'm in the Isle of Wight for a few days so I've prerecorded this message. The weather should be ultra hot this week so I might even frighten the islanders by wearing my shorts!
Hi, and welcome to another Midweek Message. I'm not here... I'm in the Isle of Wight for a few days so I've prerecorded this message. The weather should be ultra hot this week so I might even frighten the islanders by wearing my shorts!
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Standards, Then and Now
Standards, Then and Now Have standards fallen over the last few decades? Do we retain the values which were so much a part of Britain back in the 50s and 60s? Join me for a look at the way things were and the way things are now.
Have standards fallen over the last few decades? Do we retain the values which were so much a part of Britain back in the 50s and 60s? Join me for a look at the way things were and the way things are now.
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Midweek Message 63.
Midweek Message 63. Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Railway stations were lovely places in the old days. The staff wore uniforms, there were flowers and gardens, everything was freshly painted... what went wrong? Progress, I suppose!
Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Railway stations were lovely places in the old days. The staff wore uniforms, there were flowers and gardens, everything was freshly painted... what went wrong? Progress, I suppose!
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Nothing Works Properly!
Nothing Works Properly! I heard a chap on the radio saying that nothing works properly in Britain. The railway doesn't work properly, airports don't work properly... Join me for a look at how things are now and how they were back in the old days.
I heard a chap on the radio saying that nothing works properly in Britain. The railway doesn't work properly, airports don't work properly... Join me for a look at how things are now and how they were back in the old days.
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Midweek Message 62.
Midweek Message 62. Hi, I hope you're keeping well. This Sunday, I'll be ranting about things not working in Britain. The railways don't work properly, airports are a nightmare, there are massive waiting lists for hospital treatment... nothing works properly! Join me for a good old rant!
Hi, I hope you're keeping well. This Sunday, I'll be ranting about things not working in Britain. The railways don't work properly, airports are a nightmare, there are massive waiting lists for hospital treatment... nothing works properly! Join me for a good old rant!
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The Cost of Living!
The Cost of Living! We are all suffering from price rises. House prices are going through the roof, people can't afford the deposit for a mortgage. In this episode, I look back at the 1970s and also recall a story of a friend who bought a house and... I hope you enjoy this episode.
We are all suffering from price rises. House prices are going through the roof, people can't afford the deposit for a mortgage. In this episode, I look back at the 1970s and also recall a story of a friend who bought a house and... I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Midweek Message 61.
Midweek Message 61. Hi, I hope you're well.  I'm not sure what next Sunday's episode will be about. Got any suggestions? Email me. raysrants@protonmail.com
Hi, I hope you're well.  I'm not sure what next Sunday's episode will be about. Got any suggestions? Email me. raysrants@protonmail.com
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Communication, Then and Now.
Communication, Then and Now. Communication back in the 1950s and 60s. Many people didn't have a telephone or a television. How did they communicate? Join me for a look back at the red telephone box and other forms of communication.
Communication back in the 1950s and 60s. Many people didn't have a telephone or a television. How did they communicate? Join me for a look back at the red telephone box and other forms of communication.
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Midweek Message 60.
Midweek Message 60. Summer has finally arrived in Britain! Temps might reach 34 this Friday. Apart from the weather, thanks for all your emails regarding lats Sunday's episode. This coming Sunday, I want to talk about communication back in the 50s and 60s. Red phone boxes, newspapers, radio new bulletins... Please join me!
Summer has finally arrived in Britain! Temps might reach 34 this Friday. Apart from the weather, thanks for all your emails regarding lats Sunday's episode. This coming Sunday, I want to talk about communication back in the 50s and 60s. Red phone boxes, newspapers, radio new bulletins... Please join me!
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Politics, Then and Now.
Politics, Then and Now. What were politics like back in the old days. No House of Commons cameras live on TV, no 24 hour news channels, no social media... How did people know what was going on in parliament? Join me for a look at politics!
What were politics like back in the old days. No House of Commons cameras live on TV, no 24 hour news channels, no social media... How did people know what was going on in parliament? Join me for a look at politics!
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Midweek Message 59.
Midweek Message 59. Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Politics... No, no don't run away! I'm not going to bore you. Are you fed up with hearing about politics all the time? Have you had enough of partygate, beergate, currygate, brexit... This Sunday, I'll be chatting about your thoughts on politics. Email me... raysrants@protonmail.com
Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Politics... No, no don't run away! I'm not going to bore you. Are you fed up with hearing about politics all the time? Have you had enough of partygate, beergate, currygate, brexit... This Sunday, I'll be chatting about your thoughts on politics. Email me... raysrants@protonmail.com
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Tradesmen, then and now.
Tradesmen, then and now. What were tradesmen like back in the 50s and 60s? Were there cowboys around back then? Were people out for a quick buck? In this episode, I look back at having work done then and compare it to these days.
What were tradesmen like back in the 50s and 60s? Were there cowboys around back then? Were people out for a quick buck? In this episode, I look back at having work done then and compare it to these days.
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Midweek Message 58.
Midweek Message 58. Hi, I hope you're well. This coming Sunday I'll be talking about tradesman in the 50s and 60s. How well did they do their job back then compared to today's tradesman? Email me with your experiences of work you've had done. raysrants@protonmail.com
Hi, I hope you're well. This coming Sunday I'll be talking about tradesman in the 50s and 60s. How well did they do their job back then compared to today's tradesman? Email me with your experiences of work you've had done. raysrants@protonmail.com
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The Queen’s Plantnum Jubilee Street Party
The Queen’s Plantnum Jubilee Street Party Are you having a street party for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? Have you been to a street party in the past? Join me in this episode for a look at street parties over the decades.
Are you having a street party for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? Have you been to a street party in the past? Join me in this episode for a look at street parties over the decades.
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Midweek Message 57.
Midweek Message 57. The Queen's Jubilee is coming up and we're having a street party. Have you recollections of past street parties? It would be great to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com
The Queen's Jubilee is coming up and we're having a street party. Have you recollections of past street parties? It would be great to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com
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Changes! How things have changed since the 1960s and 1970s
Changes! How things have changed since the 1960s and 1970s How things have changed since the 1960s and 70s! Some things have changed for the better... although not many! And some for the worst. Join me for a look at how things were and how they are now.
How things have changed since the 1960s and 70s! Some things have changed for the better... although not many! And some for the worst. Join me for a look at how things were and how they are now.
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Midweek Message 56.
Midweek Message 56. I'm back from a great holiday on the Isle of Wight. In this week's message, I talk about the way we talk... have a listen! I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.
I'm back from a great holiday on the Isle of Wight. In this week's message, I talk about the way we talk... have a listen! I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.
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Love, marriage, secrecy and Aunty’s house.
Love, marriage, secrecy and Aunty’s house. In this episode, I tell the story of Love, marriage, secrecy and a house left to a friend of mine. Oh! What a tangled web we weave!
In this episode, I tell the story of Love, marriage, secrecy and a house left to a friend of mine. Oh! What a tangled web we weave!
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Midweek Message 55.
Midweek Message 55. Hi and welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you're keeping well. I'll be on holiday in the Isle of Wight when you listen to this. I hope the sun will be shining!
Hi and welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you're keeping well. I'll be on holiday in the Isle of Wight when you listen to this. I hope the sun will be shining!
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What did we have in the 1970s that we don’t have today?
What did we have in the 1970s that we don’t have today? What did we have in the 1970s that we don't have today? We had decency, manners, politeness, pride, courtesy... Do we still have these things? Join me for another chat about the good old days.
What did we have in the 1970s that we don't have today? We had decency, manners, politeness, pride, courtesy... Do we still have these things? Join me for another chat about the good old days.
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Midweek Message 54.
Midweek Message 54. Hello and welcome to another midweek message. Join me for a few minutes chat about the stress youngsters endure at school, common sense, decency, respect... and whatever else springs to mind.
Hello and welcome to another midweek message. Join me for a few minutes chat about the stress youngsters endure at school, common sense, decency, respect... and whatever else springs to mind.
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Flags Pubs Divorce 1950s 1960s vegetable plots and more!
Flags Pubs Divorce 1950s 1960s vegetable plots and more! Flags Pubs Divorce 1950s 1960s vegetable plots and more! Join me for a look back at the old days!
Flags Pubs Divorce 1950s 1960s vegetable plots and more! Join me for a look back at the old days!
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Midweek Message 53.
Midweek Message 53. Hippies, mods and rockers. Several people have asked which label I was under back in the 1960s. I'll tell you in this week's Midweek Message!
Hippies, mods and rockers. Several people have asked which label I was under back in the 1960s. I'll tell you in this week's Midweek Message!
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Worthing - my home town
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Worthing - my home town. In this episode, I ramble on about Worthing, in West Sussex. I've lived here since I was five-years-old so I've seen some changes in my time. Join me, if you will.
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Midweek Message 52.
Midweek Message 52. Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. The weather is improving as we head toward summer here in Britain. I've already been to a BBQ but, as I was driving, I had alcohol-free beer. Argh! Disgusting!
Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. The weather is improving as we head toward summer here in Britain. I've already been to a BBQ but, as I was driving, I had alcohol-free beer. Argh! Disgusting!
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Village Vigilantes
Village Vigilantes In this episode, I recall the time many decades ago when I was a member of a village watch group. Locals called us the vigilantes. Not really a fair name as we were far from violent. They were great times and I had some fun as the group's security man. Join me for a look back at those happy days.
In this episode, I recall the time many decades ago when I was a member of a village watch group. Locals called us the vigilantes. Not really a fair name as we were far from violent. They were great times and I had some fun as the group's security man. Join me for a look back at those happy days.
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Midweek Message 51.
Midweek Message 51. Who remembers the episodes about village life? Tales Of A Parish Councillor and Village Life Behind The Facade.  Due to popular demand, I'm returning to the village theme this coming Sunday with... Village Vigilantes. I was a member of the local village watch group and I have some interesting recollections.
Who remembers the episodes about village life? Tales Of A Parish Councillor and Village Life Behind The Facade.  Due to popular demand, I'm returning to the village theme this coming Sunday with... Village Vigilantes. I was a member of the local village watch group and I have some interesting recollections.
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Britain in the 50s and 60s
Britain in the 50s and 60s Britain in the 50s and 60s. Schools, television, clothes, work, housework, cars... In this episode, I look back generally over the 50s and 60s. What was the food like? What was on TV? Were you a housewife? I've also included a story about... wait and see!
Britain in the 50s and 60s. Schools, television, clothes, work, housework, cars... In this episode, I look back generally over the 50s and 60s. What was the food like? What was on TV? Were you a housewife? I've also included a story about... wait and see!
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Midweek Message 50.
Midweek Message 50. Hello, I hope you're well. This Sunday, I'm going to chat about the 50s and 60s.  Nothing in particular, just a ramble about the old days and how things were back then. Please, do join me.
Hello, I hope you're well. This Sunday, I'm going to chat about the 50s and 60s.  Nothing in particular, just a ramble about the old days and how things were back then. Please, do join me.
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Love Cheat!
Love Cheat! As well as my usual banging on, I have another story for you. It was back in the 1970s when I suspected a friend of mine was being cheated on by his girlfriend. A group of us tried to enlighten him but he wouldn't listen. I then discovered the incredible truth!
As well as my usual banging on, I have another story for you. It was back in the 1970s when I suspected a friend of mine was being cheated on by his girlfriend. A group of us tried to enlighten him but he wouldn't listen. I then discovered the incredible truth!
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Midweek Message 49.
Midweek Message 49. What a lovely morning, waking up to bird song! Why don't birds sing in the winter? Perhaps they do. Are you looking after yourself and keeping well? I have a cold, again, but the birds cheer me up.
What a lovely morning, waking up to bird song! Why don't birds sing in the winter? Perhaps they do. Are you looking after yourself and keeping well? I have a cold, again, but the birds cheer me up.
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Keep Away From My Sister!
Keep Away From My Sister! I have a story for you. A chap I knew told me to keep away from his sister, He told me not to ask her out... he was a strange of guy. Did I stay away from the girl? Did I ask her out?
I have a story for you. A chap I knew told me to keep away from his sister, He told me not to ask her out... he was a strange of guy. Did I stay away from the girl? Did I ask her out?
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Midweek Message 48.
Midweek Message 48. Hello and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. I hope you're keeping well. Thanks for your emails and suggestions. There's another story coming this Sunday so keep an eye out for that.
Hello and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. I hope you're keeping well. Thanks for your emails and suggestions. There's another story coming this Sunday so keep an eye out for that.
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The Stalker!
The Stalker! In this episode, I talk about the time I helped a girl who was being stalked by an ex-lover. But, before the story begins, I have a little chat about other things.
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Midweek Message 47.
Midweek Message 47. Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Meeting people, boys, girls, relationships... How did you meet your partner? Was it under strange circumstances? How did you first bump into each other? Email me with your stories. raysrants@protonmail.com
Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Meeting people, boys, girls, relationships... How did you meet your partner? Was it under strange circumstances? How did you first bump into each other? Email me with your stories. raysrants@protonmail.com
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The Girl From France
The Girl From France I want to tell you a story. The Girl From France is a sad tale with a happy ending. I hope you enjoy it, along with my other rants during this episode.
I want to tell you a story. The Girl From France is a sad tale with a happy ending. I hope you enjoy it, along with my other rants during this episode.
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Midweek Message 46.
Midweek Message 46. This coming Sunday, I'll be telling you a story. I know that many of you like stories so don't miss this one!
This coming Sunday, I'll be telling you a story. I know that many of you like stories so don't miss this one!
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Families... and other stuff
Families... and other stuff This week, I'm on a general rant about families... and other stuff. You can choose your friends but not your family!
This week, I'm on a general rant about families... and other stuff. You can choose your friends but not your family!
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Midweek Message 45.
Midweek Message 45. Hello, I hope you're well. We're now into March and spring is officially here. Tune in to my Midweek Message for a weather report!
Hello, I hope you're well. We're now into March and spring is officially here. Tune in to my Midweek Message for a weather report!
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Time Machine
Time Machine Here's the question: given the choice, would you go back 50 years in time or forward 50 years in time. You will have to live in the time you choose. Better the devil you know back in time? Or take a gamble on the future?
Here's the question: given the choice, would you go back 50 years in time or forward 50 years in time. You will have to live in the time you choose. Better the devil you know back in time? Or take a gamble on the future?
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Midweek Message 44.
Midweek Message 44. Three storms have hit the UK within a week. Now that's all over, perhaps we can look forward to the summer.
Three storms have hit the UK within a week. Now that's all over, perhaps we can look forward to the summer.
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The Weather!
The Weather! What with storm Dudley and storm Eustice recently battering the UK, I thought an episode about the weather would be apt. The weather doesn't only affect BBQs in the summer or skiing in the winter, it#s has a colossal impact on many businesses.
What with storm Dudley and storm Eustice recently battering the UK, I thought an episode about the weather would be apt. The weather doesn't only affect BBQs in the summer or skiing in the winter, it#s has a colossal impact on many businesses.
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Midweek Message 43.
Midweek Message 43. Bad news! I am not a happy bunny! I hope you've had a good week because I definitely haven't!
Bad news! I am not a happy bunny! I hope you've had a good week because I definitely haven't!
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A Weekend Music Break
A Weekend Music Break In this episode, I talk about a music weekend at a Bognor Regis holiday camp. In the 1950s, the accommodation was wooden huts, it's now posh hotels. How things have changed since the old days!
In this episode, I talk about a music weekend at a Bognor Regis holiday camp. In the 1950s, the accommodation was wooden huts, it's now posh hotels. How things have changed since the old days!
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Midweek message 42.
Midweek message 42. Welcome to my Midweek Message. Next Sunday, I'll be talking about my trip to a Bognor holiday camp music weekend. Don't miss it!
Welcome to my Midweek Message. Next Sunday, I'll be talking about my trip to a Bognor holiday camp music weekend. Don't miss it!
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Back In Time.
Back In Time. Hi, and welcome to Back In Time where I read out some of your recollections of the good old days. Tricycles, pubs, accommodation, coal fires... Please join me!
Hi, and welcome to Back In Time where I read out some of your recollections of the good old days. Tricycles, pubs, accommodation, coal fires... Please join me!
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Midweek Message 41.
Midweek Message 41. It's going to be a great summer here in the UK. I can feel it in my water. BBQs, days on the beach, walks in the countryside... Here comes summer!
It's going to be a great summer here in the UK. I can feel it in my water. BBQs, days on the beach, walks in the countryside... Here comes summer!
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The New Highway Code Rules.
The New Highway Code Rules. The New Highway Code Rules. Have you heard about the changes? Have you ever read the Highway Code? In this episode, I rant about the new UK rules and changes for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
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Midweek Message 40.
Midweek Message 40. Hello, and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. We have a few crocus popping up in the garden! Here comes summer!
Hello, and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. We have a few crocus popping up in the garden! Here comes summer!
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Earning Money in the 50s and 60s.
Earning Money in the 50s and 60s. What were wages like in the 50s and 60s? How did people pay the bills, buy new furniture and carpets , buy a car... In this episode  I look back at the cost of living and wages in the good old days.
What were wages like in the 50s and 60s? How did people pay the bills, buy new furniture and carpets , buy a car... In this episode  I look back at the cost of living and wages in the good old days.
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Midweek Message 39
Midweek Message 39 Hello people! Welcome to Midweek Message number 39. I hope you're all keeping well.
Hello people! Welcome to Midweek Message number 39. I hope you're all keeping well.
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Incidents At School
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At our school, we had a spate of what the deputy headmaster called a 'series of minor sabotage incidents'. The toilets were blown up, the school clock altered, the school radio changed to Radio Caroline, truant was rife... Join me for a look back at a series of minor sabotage incidents.
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Midweek Message 38
Midweek Message 38 It's Wednesday again! Hi, and welcome to my Midweek Message. I have great idea for this Sunday's episode. I'll be taking you all back to school!
It's Wednesday again! Hi, and welcome to my Midweek Message. I have great idea for this Sunday's episode. I'll be taking you all back to school!
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Home Security - Then And Now
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Home Security - Then And Now In the good old days, people left their doors open. Is that true? What about security? Didn't burglars wander into house and steal things? In this episode, I look back at home security in the 50s and 60s.
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Midweek Message 37
Midweek Message 37 It's Wednesday again! I have a great idea for next Sunday's podcast episode. Take a listen to my Midweek Message to learn more!
It's Wednesday again! I have a great idea for next Sunday's podcast episode. Take a listen to my Midweek Message to learn more!
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Humour Then And Now
Humour Then And Now Humour was very different back in the 60s. In this episode, I look back at the comedians, the jokes, the films…
Humour was very different back in the 60s. In this episode, I look back at the comedians, the jokes, the films…
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Midweek Message 36
Midweek Message 36 That's it, we've done Christmas! Now, we have new year's eve to look forward to.
That's it, we've done Christmas! Now, we have new year's eve to look forward to.
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Surnames and other stuff.
Surnames and other stuff. Hi, welcome to another Podcast episode. This time, I bang on about people's surnames, amongst other stuff.
Hi, welcome to another Podcast episode. This time, I bang on about people's surnames, amongst other stuff.
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
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Midweek Message 35
Midweek Message 35 We're almost there! Christmas is but a few days away! Are you ready? Have you bought shed loads of food and drink?
We're almost there! Christmas is but a few days away! Are you ready? Have you bought shed loads of food and drink?
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Twins! Sisters, Brothers... Twins!
Twins! Sisters, Brothers... Twins! Twin girls. Molly and Sally. They were identical twins, and I couldn't tell them apart. I started going out with Molly, then I was seeing Sally, then... A nightmare ensued!
Twin girls. Molly and Sally. They were identical twins, and I couldn't tell them apart. I started going out with Molly, then I was seeing Sally, then... A nightmare ensued!
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Midweek Message 34
Midweek Message 34 Hello, I'm back with more midweek messages! Take a listen to discover what Sunday's episode is all about.
Hello, I'm back with more midweek messages! Take a listen to discover what Sunday's episode is all about.
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It‘s That Time Again!
It‘s That Time Again! Hi, I'm Ray. The Podcasts are back! And I'm starting off with... It's That Time Again! Yes, it's that time when Christmas isn't too far away, the winter is here... and I'm talking nonsense for almost an hour!
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Happy Christmas 2021
Happy Christmas 2021 Hi, I'm Ray. Happy Christmas! It's been a while since we last chatted... and I've missed you. I might get back into Podcasting in the new year. What are your thoughts?
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Do You Look Back in Anger?
Do You Look Back in Anger? Do you look back in anger at something unjust that happened? You were innocent, and yet you took the blame. Do you hold grudges? Can you let go? Stress and anger are not good, but how can you forgive and forget?
Do you look back in anger at something unjust that happened? You were innocent, and yet you took the blame. Do you hold grudges? Can you let go? Stress and anger are not good, but how can you forgive and forget?
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Midweek Message 32.
Midweek Message 32. Kids these days have pressure at school and suffer from stress. Do you suffer from stress? Do you get angry? Can you forget about an injustice that happened decades ago? Can you move on?
Kids these days have pressure at school and suffer from stress. Do you suffer from stress? Do you get angry? Can you forget about an injustice that happened decades ago? Can you move on?
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The Decline of out Towns and Cities.
The Decline of out Towns and Cities. Some of our towns and cities are a complete mess. The buildings look as if they are derelict. There’s rubbish in the streets, graffiti adorning walls… What’s gone wrong?
Some of our towns and cities are a complete mess. The buildings look as if they are derelict. There’s rubbish in the streets, graffiti adorning walls… What’s gone wrong?
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Midweek Message 31.
Midweek Message 31. Stone the crows! I'm late with this week's Midweek Message! better late than never, I suppose.
Stone the crows! I'm late with this week's Midweek Message! better late than never, I suppose.
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The Days Before Computers.
The Days Before Computers. How did the banks cope before computers? How did shops carry out stock taking and ordering before computers? In this episode, I look at life in the 50s and 60s before computers.
How did the banks cope before computers? How did shops carry out stock taking and ordering before computers? In this episode, I look at life in the 50s and 60s before computers.
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Midweek message 30.
Midweek message 30. This is the 30th Midweek Message. Where has the time gone? More to the point, where has the summer got to?
This is the 30th Midweek Message. Where has the time gone? More to the point, where has the summer got to?
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Package Holidays to Spain in the 1970s.
Package Holidays to Spain in the 1970s. Do you remember the package holidays of the 1970s? People would jet off to Spain rather than Blackpool, and I was one of them. In this episode, I look back at those heady days of holidaying abroad.
Do you remember the package holidays of the 1970s? People would jet off to Spain rather than Blackpool, and I was one of them. In this episode, I look back at those heady days of holidaying abroad.
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Midweek Message 29.
Midweek Message 29. I sound rather rough this morning because I've got a cold. In the middle of the summer, can an you believe it? I hope you're looking after yourself and keeping well. Now, here's a question. Is your glass half full or half empty?
I sound rather rough this morning because I've got a cold. In the middle of the summer, can an you believe it? I hope you're looking after yourself and keeping well. Now, here's a question. Is your glass half full or half empty?
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When I was a boy!
When I was a boy! When I was a boy, in the good old days! In this episode, I talk about decimalisation in the UK, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, sex drugs and rock and roll, funerals… What? Yes, funerals. Please, join me!
When I was a boy, in the good old days! In this episode, I talk about decimalisation in the UK, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, sex drugs and rock and roll, funerals… What? Yes, funerals. Please, join me!
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Midweek Message 28.
Midweek Message 28. Hi, and welcome to the 28th Midweek Message. What do you want me to rant about next Sunday? 1950s 60s funerals, 1970s decimalisation... email me...   raysrants@protonmail.com
Hi, and welcome to the 28th Midweek Message. What do you want me to rant about next Sunday? 1950s 60s funerals, 1970s decimalisation... email me...   raysrants@protonmail.com
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A Nation of Shopkeepers
A Nation of Shopkeepers We Brits are known as a nation of shopkeepers. How did this come about, and is it true? In this episode, I look at the local shops, the corner shops and the supermarkets over the decades. Please join me.
We Brits are known as a nation of shopkeepers. How did this come about, and is it true? In this episode, I look at the local shops, the corner shops and the supermarkets over the decades. Please join me.
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Midweek Message 27.
Midweek Message 27. Hi, I hope you're well. Are we Brits a nation of shopkeepers? That's what I'll be talking about in next Sunday's episode... among other things!
Hi, I hope you're well. Are we Brits a nation of shopkeepers? That's what I'll be talking about in next Sunday's episode... among other things!
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Collecting Things
Collecting Things We’ve all collected stuff over the years. Some of it is junk, some it worth a lot of money.  In this episode, I talk about the things people used to collect back in the 50s and 60s.
We’ve all collected stuff over the years. Some of it is junk, some it worth a lot of money.  In this episode, I talk about the things people used to collect back in the 50s and 60s.
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Midweek Message 26.
Midweek Message 26. Hi, welcome to the 26th Midweek Message. We Brits have a reputation for talking about the weather. I'm not going to do that.  But I will say that rain and storms are due this weekend. But we don't care, do we? We laugh in the face of bad weather!
Hi, welcome to the 26th Midweek Message. We Brits have a reputation for talking about the weather. I'm not going to do that.  But I will say that rain and storms are due this weekend. But we don't care, do we? We laugh in the face of bad weather!
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Midweek Message 25.
Midweek Message 25. The summer has arrived! That's the good news, The bad news is... I won't talk about the dentist. I hope you're keeping well. Keep smiling!
The summer has arrived! That's the good news, The bad news is... I won't talk about the dentist. I hope you're keeping well. Keep smiling!
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Gold Diggers!
Gold Diggers! Gold digger, someone who is out for money, who marries for money. A girl who collected engagement rings, a woman who accused her husband of adultery, a girl who borrowed cash and had no intention of paying it back. Not all gold diggers are female. I know a chap who… I won’t spoil the tale. Join me next Sunday for a look at Gold Diggers!
Gold digger, someone who is out for money, who marries for money. A girl who collected engagement rings, a woman who accused her husband of adultery, a girl who borrowed cash and had no intention of paying it back. Not all gold diggers are female. I know a chap who… I won’t spoil the tale. Join me next Sunday for a look at Gold Diggers!
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Midweek Message 24.
Midweek Message 24. Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Next Sunday's episode is all about Gold Diggers! Money grabbing men and women. There's even a private detective involved in one tale so please join me.
Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Next Sunday's episode is all about Gold Diggers! Money grabbing men and women. There's even a private detective involved in one tale so please join me.
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Days Out in the 1950s and 60s
Days Out in the 1950s and 60s Days out in the good old 50s and 60s were mainly picnics on the beach or in the countryside. There were no theme parks, so what was it like back then? In this episode, I take a look at days out when I was a boy. Please join me!
Days out in the good old 50s and 60s were mainly picnics on the beach or in the countryside. There were no theme parks, so what was it like back then? In this episode, I take a look at days out when I was a boy. Please join me!
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Midweek Message 23.
Midweek Message 23. It's midweek again... and it's still raining! Did I miss the summer? Seriously, there's great weather on the way for the UK. Hope you're keeping well.
It's midweek again... and it's still raining! Did I miss the summer? Seriously, there's great weather on the way for the UK. Hope you're keeping well.
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Household Bills! Then and now.
Household Bills! Then and now. Bills were very different back in the 50s and 60s. There was the mortgage or rent, of course. Phone bill, electricity bill, gas bill... But it was far easier to work out your money back then because there wasn't the added burden of a mobile phone bill, broadband, TV subscriptions and goodness know what else. In this episode, I take a look at household bills and how things have changed.
Bills were very different back in the 50s and 60s. There was the mortgage or rent, of course. Phone bill, electricity bill, gas bill... But it was far easier to work out your money back then because there wasn't the added burden of a mobile phone bill, broadband, TV subscriptions and goodness know what else. In this episode, I take a look at household bills and how things have changed.
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Midweek Message 22.
Midweek Message 22. Hi and welcome to another Midweek Message. Next Sunday's episode is all about... Listen to the message to find out!
Hi and welcome to another Midweek Message. Next Sunday's episode is all about... Listen to the message to find out!
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Crime! Then and now.
Crime! Then and now. Crime back in the 50s and 60s was very different. No mobile phones, no online identity theft, no phishing... So, what was crime like back then? Join me for a look back.
Crime back in the 50s and 60s was very different. No mobile phones, no online identity theft, no phishing... So, what was crime like back then? Join me for a look back.
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Midweek Message 21.
Midweek Message 21. Hello, welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you're keep cool in this UK summer heat.
Hello, welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you're keep cool in this UK summer heat.
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One Million B.C.
One Million B.C. We know what the 50s and 60s were like. But what about half a million or a million years ago? In this episode, I take a look back a little further than usual.
We know what the 50s and 60s were like. But what about half a million or a million years ago? In this episode, I take a look back a little further than usual.
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Midweek Message 20.
Midweek Message 20. Hi, I hope you're happy, well and enjoying the sunshine. I'm not around, this is a pre-recorded message. All will be explained next Sunday!
Hi, I hope you're happy, well and enjoying the sunshine. I'm not around, this is a pre-recorded message. All will be explained next Sunday!
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Hygiene.
Hygiene. Washing, cleaning, spraying, scrubbing, disinfecting… Are we overdoing cleanliness? Surely, our immune systems need some germs to fend them off. Join me for a look at some smelly things!
Washing, cleaning, spraying, scrubbing, disinfecting… Are we overdoing cleanliness? Surely, our immune systems need some germs to fend them off. Join me for a look at some smelly things!
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Midweek Message 19.
Midweek Message 19. Hi, and welcome to heatwave Wednesday! It's going to be a hot one so keep cool and look after yourselves.
Hi, and welcome to heatwave Wednesday! It's going to be a hot one so keep cool and look after yourselves.
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Making Things.
Making Things. In the good old days, people made things. Dolls houses, cupboards, tables, shelves, garden sheds… There was no end to the things people made. How does that compare to our modern times? Is assembling a flat-pack considered to be making something? Join me for a fun look back to the old days.
In the good old days, people made things. Dolls houses, cupboards, tables, shelves, garden sheds… There was no end to the things people made. How does that compare to our modern times? Is assembling a flat-pack considered to be making something? Join me for a fun look back to the old days.
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Midweek Message 18.
Midweek Message 18. Our lovely climbing Clematis has died! Too much wind, rain, cold... Roll on summer. Next Sunday's episode is about making things. In the old days, people made cupboards, tables, sheds... they made and put up shelves... Now, it's all flat-pack chipboard. Join me for a look back at the days when people rolled up their sleeves and made things.
Our lovely climbing Clematis has died! Too much wind, rain, cold... Roll on summer. Next Sunday's episode is about making things. In the old days, people made cupboards, tables, sheds... they made and put up shelves... Now, it's all flat-pack chipboard. Join me for a look back at the days when people rolled up their sleeves and made things.
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Cars then and now. 1950s 60s 70s
Cars then and now. 1950s 60s 70s Cars back in the 50s and 60s were very different to today’s cars. Many were built like tanks, car radios and heaters came as optional extras, there were no seat belts… In this episode, I take a look at the cars of then and now.
Cars back in the 50s and 60s were very different to today’s cars. Many were built like tanks, car radios and heaters came as optional extras, there were no seat belts… In this episode, I take a look at the cars of then and now.
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Midweek Message 17.
Midweek Message 17. Hi, welcome to my Midweek Message. Next Sunday's episode is about cars, amongst other things. Cars from the 50s 60s 70s... And, of course, today's cars. Plus, ballcock valves and stop cocks!
Hi, welcome to my Midweek Message. Next Sunday's episode is about cars, amongst other things. Cars from the 50s 60s 70s... And, of course, today's cars. Plus, ballcock valves and stop cocks!
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Social Media, then and now.
Social Media, then and now. Social media… is it something new or has it been around for decades? Scams… are they something new or have they been around forever? Join me for a look at past and present social media and scams.
Social media… is it something new or has it been around for decades? Scams… are they something new or have they been around forever? Join me for a look at past and present social media and scams.
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Midweek Message 16.
Midweek Message 16. Hi everyone, hope you're keeping well. Social media... is it something new or has it been around for decades?
Hi everyone, hope you're keeping well. Social media... is it something new or has it been around for decades?
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Mistakes, we all make them!
Mistakes, we all make them! We all makes mistakes at some time during our lives. Some mistakes turn out to be for the best, others are a nightmare! But, do we learn from our mistakes?
We all makes mistakes at some time during our lives. Some mistakes turn out to be for the best, others are a nightmare! But, do we learn from our mistakes?
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Midweek Message 15.
Midweek Message 15. Welcome to another Midweek Message. Next Sunday's episode is all about making mistakes. Have you made mistakes in your life? Some mistakes turn out for the best. If you'd like to share your experiences, email me. raysrants@protonmail.com
Welcome to another Midweek Message. Next Sunday's episode is all about making mistakes. Have you made mistakes in your life? Some mistakes turn out for the best. If you'd like to share your experiences, email me. raysrants@protonmail.com
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Common Sense.
Common Sense. Common sense, what is it? Would you leap over a hedge, when you have no idea of what might be the other side? Join me for a fun look at common sense.
Common sense, what is it? Would you leap over a hedge, when you have no idea of what might be the other side? Join me for a fun look at common sense.
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Midweek Message 14.
Midweek Message 14. Hi, how are you? Keeping well, I hope. We woke up the other morning to a severe frost! The sunshine has been lovely but the nights have been very cold.
Hi, how are you? Keeping well, I hope. We woke up the other morning to a severe frost! The sunshine has been lovely but the nights have been very cold.
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Fashion, clothes in the 50s and 60s.
Fashion, clothes in the 50s and 60s. How things have changed over the decades! What’s in this year might be out next year. What goes round comes round. Miniskirts were all the rage in the 60s but they could be back next year. You never know!
How things have changed over the decades! What’s in this year might be out next year. What goes round comes round. Miniskirts were all the rage in the 60s but they could be back next year. You never know!
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Midweek Message 13.
Midweek Message 13. Hi, I hope you're well. Next Sunday's episode will cover fashion, clothes back in the 50s and 60s, and how things have changed over the decades. What did you wear during your teenage years? I'd love to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com
Hi, I hope you're well. Next Sunday's episode will cover fashion, clothes back in the 50s and 60s, and how things have changed over the decades. What did you wear during your teenage years? I'd love to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com
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Houses, then and now.
Houses, then and now. Terraced houses, cottages, detached, semi-detached, two up two down… In this episode, I take a look at the many types of houses in the UK from way back in time to the present day.
Terraced houses, cottages, detached, semi-detached, two up two down… In this episode, I take a look at the many types of houses in the UK from way back in time to the present day.
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Midweek Message 12.
Midweek Message 12. Hi, hope you're well. Next Sunday, I'll be talking about houses. Houses? You ask? Yes, houses. Houses from decades ago, workers cottages, huge houses, two up two down, modern houses... Join me next Sunday.
Hi, hope you're well. Next Sunday, I'll be talking about houses. Houses? You ask? Yes, houses. Houses from decades ago, workers cottages, huge houses, two up two down, modern houses... Join me next Sunday.
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Children's Birthday Parties
Children's Birthday Parties Children’s birthday parties back in the 50s and 60s were great fun. Pass the parcel, musical chairs, blind man’s buff… Happy days, and very different from kid’s parties these days.
Children’s birthday parties back in the 50s and 60s were great fun. Pass the parcel, musical chairs, blind man’s buff… Happy days, and very different from kid’s parties these days.
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Midweek Message 11
Midweek Message 11 The water in the birdbaths is frozen solid! Brr... Roll on summer!
The water in the birdbaths is frozen solid! Brr... Roll on summer!
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Relationships
Relationships Relationships of all kinds… friends at school, friends at work, acquaintances, arguments… In this episode, I look at all kinds of relationships.
Relationships of all kinds… friends at school, friends at work, acquaintances, arguments… In this episode, I look at all kinds of relationships.
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Midweek Message 10.
Midweek Message 10. Hi, I hope you're well. What a beautiful day it was yesterday. Clear blue sky, sunshine... Summer is almost here!
Hi, I hope you're well. What a beautiful day it was yesterday. Clear blue sky, sunshine... Summer is almost here!
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The Sweet Shop
The Sweet Shop We all remember the local sweet shop. But they had far more than sweets for sale. Toys, comics, fireworks, cigarettes, puzzles, jokes, fizzy drinks… Join me for a look back at the local sweet shop. Amongst other things.
We all remember the local sweet shop. But they had far more than sweets for sale. Toys, comics, fireworks, cigarettes, puzzles, jokes, fizzy drinks… Join me for a look back at the local sweet shop. Amongst other things.
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Midweek Message No 9
Midweek Message No 9 The sun is shining! Yay! Do you remember sweet shops in the 50s and 60s? They were great places for kids. Sweets, toys, comics, drinks, fireworks... they sold everything! Join me for next Sunday's episode all about those happy days.
The sun is shining! Yay! Do you remember sweet shops in the 50s and 60s? They were great places for kids. Sweets, toys, comics, drinks, fireworks... they sold everything! Join me for next Sunday's episode all about those happy days.
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Toys, then and now.
Toys, then and now. Most toys back in the 50s were made of tin plate or wood. No plastic, no batteries! But they were great fun. In this episode, I look back at the toys we played with back then. Happy days!
Most toys back in the 50s were made of tin plate or wood. No plastic, no batteries! But they were great fun. In this episode, I look back at the toys we played with back then. Happy days!
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Midweek Message No. 8
Midweek Message No. 8 Welcome to another Midweek Message. It's Wednesday and the sun is shining. How are you today? I'm fine, apart from my recent haircut. Or, should I say, hair hack!
Welcome to another Midweek Message. It's Wednesday and the sun is shining. How are you today? I'm fine, apart from my recent haircut. Or, should I say, hair hack!
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Animals.
Animals. Children love animals. In the old days we had rabbits, tortoises, goldfish… It was good for kids to learn how to look after and respect animals. Recently, schoolchildren were asked where bacon comes from. They said, the supermarket. Should we be teaching children more about animals?
Children love animals. In the old days we had rabbits, tortoises, goldfish… It was good for kids to learn how to look after and respect animals. Recently, schoolchildren were asked where bacon comes from. They said, the supermarket. Should we be teaching children more about animals?
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Midweek Message
Midweek Message Welcome to my 7th Midweek Message. Hope you're keeping well and looking forward to the spring!
Welcome to my 7th Midweek Message. Hope you're keeping well and looking forward to the spring!
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Weddings.
Weddings. Weddings can be lovely occasions full of love, sunshine and flowers. They can also be disastrous occasions! Arguments between families, punch-ups, infidelity, drunkeness…  In this episode, I look back at some of the weddings I’ve attended.
Weddings can be lovely occasions full of love, sunshine and flowers. They can also be disastrous occasions! Arguments between families, punch-ups, infidelity, drunkeness…  In this episode, I look back at some of the weddings I’ve attended.
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Midweek Message
Midweek Message This is my 6th Midweek Message. It's now March! Where is the timer going?
This is my 6th Midweek Message. It's now March! Where is the timer going?
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Families!
Families! Families, what are they like? Some love each other, some hate each other. You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.
Families, what are they like? Some love each other, some hate each other. You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.
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Midweek Message
Midweek Message This is my 5th Midweek Message. Where does the time go?  Next Sunday's episode is all about families. Families at war, loving families... If you have a story to tell about family matters, please email me.  raysrants@protonmail.com
This is my 5th Midweek Message. Where does the time go?  Next Sunday's episode is all about families. Families at war, loving families... If you have a story to tell about family matters, please email me.  raysrants@protonmail.com
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Can You Cook?
Can You Cook? Can you cook? In this episode, I talk about food, cooking, eating… amongst other things!
Can you cook? In this episode, I talk about food, cooking, eating… amongst other things!
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Midweek Message
Midweek Message Can you cook? In next Sunday's episode, I talk about food, cooking, eating... amongst other things! Also, for those of you who want to hear more about Mr's Fortescue's naughty escapades, episode one is now ready for you. Mrs Fortescue Rides Again. Email me for the private link to the first episode.
Can you cook? In next Sunday's episode, I talk about food, cooking, eating... amongst other things! Also, for those of you who want to hear more about Mr's Fortescue's naughty escapades, episode one is now ready for you. Mrs Fortescue Rides Again. Email me for the private link to the first episode.
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A Trip Down Memory Lane.
A Trip Down Memory Lane. Take a trip down memory lane with me in this episode. Looking back at the milk frozen on the doorstep, children’s playgrounds, cigarette machines, coal trains in sidings… Happy days!
Take a trip down memory lane with me in this episode. Looking back at the milk frozen on the doorstep, children’s playgrounds, cigarette machines, coal trains in sidings… Happy days!
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Midweek Message
Midweek Message Next Sunday's episode is... A Trip Down Memory Lane. Do you remember the witch's hat in the playground before the days of health and safety? Do you remember bringing the milk in to find it had frozen? Did you go to Sunday School? Email me with your recollections of the old days. raysrants@protonmail.com
Next Sunday's episode is... A Trip Down Memory Lane. Do you remember the witch's hat in the playground before the days of health and safety? Do you remember bringing the milk in to find it had frozen? Did you go to Sunday School? Email me with your recollections of the old days. raysrants@protonmail.com
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From School to Work - the transition.
From School to Work - the transition. Leaving school and going out to work in the 1960s was very different to how things are these days. Few people went to university as most went into the workplace on apprenticeships. The school leaving age was 16. In this episode, I look back at the transition from school to work.
Leaving school and going out to work in the 1960s was very different to how things are these days. Few people went to university as most went into the workplace on apprenticeships. The school leaving age was 16. In this episode, I look back at the transition from school to work.
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Midweek Message
Midweek Message Do you remember leaving school and getting your first job? Did you go into an apprenticeship or university? This Sunday, I'll be talking about the transition from school to work back in the 1960's. Email me with your experiences. raysrants@protonmail.com
Do you remember leaving school and getting your first job? Did you go into an apprenticeship or university? This Sunday, I'll be talking about the transition from school to work back in the 1960's. Email me with your experiences. raysrants@protonmail.com
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Have You Seen A Ghost? Your psychic experiences.
Have You Seen A Ghost? Your psychic experiences. Have you seen a ghost? Do you have any psychic experiences? Maybe you’ve been to a séance. In this episode, I look into your ghost sightings and psychic happening. I’m hoping it will be interesting as well as fun.
Have you seen a ghost? Do you have any psychic experiences? Maybe you’ve been to a séance. In this episode, I look into your ghost sightings and psychic happening. I’m hoping it will be interesting as well as fun.
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Midweek Message
Midweek Message Welcome to my Midweek Message. This is where I'll be talking about future Podcast episodes and asking for your ideas and input.
Welcome to my Midweek Message. This is where I'll be talking about future Podcast episodes and asking for your ideas and input.
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Dreams.
Dreams. I’d like to delve into your dreams. What do dreams mean? Why do we dream? We all dream, but some of us can’t remember our dreams.  If you can remember, then email me and tell me about your most secret dreams and nightmares. This could turn out to be a very revealing Podcast episode!
I’d like to delve into your dreams. What do dreams mean? Why do we dream? We all dream, but some of us can’t remember our dreams.  If you can remember, then email me and tell me about your most secret dreams and nightmares. This could turn out to be a very revealing Podcast episode!
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More of your Emails
More of your Emails In this episode, I take a look at your emails. From Bryony, who writes about shopping for knickers during lockdown. To John in the U.K., who writes about lockout during lockdown… this episode is going to be fun!
In this episode, I take a look at your emails. From Bryony, who writes about shopping for knickers during lockdown. To John in the U.K., who writes about lockout during lockdown… this episode is going to be fun!
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Home Alone.
Home Alone. We’re now in our third lockdown in the UK. Some people are fine, they have money and families and friends. They can get all the help they need. But, what if you’re elderly and you have no money, family or friends? What then?
We’re now in our third lockdown in the UK. Some people are fine, they have money and families and friends. They can get all the help they need. But, what if you’re elderly and you have no money, family or friends? What then?
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After Christmas into 2021
After Christmas into 2021 Christmas has passed, new year’s eve has come and gone… It was fun, but what’s next? Join me for a look back at Christmas, and forward to the spring 2021.
Christmas has passed, new year’s eve has come and gone… It was fun, but what’s next? Join me for a look back at Christmas, and forward to the spring 2021.
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New Year's Eve.
New Year's Eve. Join me for a look at New Year’s Eve celebrations over the decades. New Year’s parties in the 50s, pubs in the 60s, parties at home… How have the celebrations changed over the years?
Join me for a look at New Year’s Eve celebrations over the decades. New Year’s parties in the 50s, pubs in the 60s, parties at home… How have the celebrations changed over the years?
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Happy Christmas 2020
Happy Christmas 2020 Happy Christmas to all my followers. Without you, there would be no Podcast episodes so thanks to you all! I'm looking forward to producing many more episodes in 2021.
Happy Christmas to all my followers. Without you, there would be no Podcast episodes so thanks to you all! I'm looking forward to producing many more episodes in 2021.
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The 1950s to 1960s Transition.
The 1950s to 1960s Transition. The 50s with its own style of music and fashion was replaced by something very different in the 1960s. What was the transition like? What changed from one period to another, and how? Join me for a look at the changes that took place.
The 50s with its own style of music and fashion was replaced by something very different in the 1960s. What was the transition like? What changed from one period to another, and how? Join me for a look at the changes that took place.
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Nowt Queer As Folk
Nowt Queer As Folk There’s nowt as queer as folk. Have you heard that expression? People are strange. Compulsive liars, showoffs, know alls, big heads, jealous… In this episode, I take a look at people and their quirks… If that’s the correct word!
There’s nowt as queer as folk. Have you heard that expression? People are strange. Compulsive liars, showoffs, know alls, big heads, jealous… In this episode, I take a look at people and their quirks… If that’s the correct word!
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The High Street
The High Street Is the high street dead? Is a revival of the high street feasible? Huge supermarkets finished off small businesses and many local shops disappeared. Now, major retailers are going out of business. What is the future of the high street? Will we have dozens of coffee shops? Will charity shops take over town centres? Join me for a look at the high street.
Is the high street dead? Is a revival of the high street feasible? Huge supermarkets finished off small businesses and many local shops disappeared. Now, major retailers are going out of business. What is the future of the high street? Will we have dozens of coffee shops? Will charity shops take over town centres? Join me for a look at the high street.
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Do It Yourself, or a professional job?
Do It Yourself, or a professional job? If you want a job doing properly, do it yourself. That’s what I was told when I was young, and very often it’s good advice. Join me in this episode as I look at the difference between a professional job and DIY.  You might be surprised by some of my revelations!
If you want a job doing properly, do it yourself. That’s what I was told when I was young, and very often it’s good advice. Join me in this episode as I look at the difference between a professional job and DIY.  You might be surprised by some of my revelations!
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Automations and Job Losses
Automations and Job Losses Automation is progress, it’s great… But it means job losses. Automatic letter sorting replaced dozens of men. Electric trains replaced steam, the fireman was redundant. The bus conductor was made redundant. Shops disappeared with progress and the advent of retail parks. The coal shop, the wool shop, the ironmonger… In this episode, I look at the jobs that no longer exist.
Automation is progress, it’s great… But it means job losses. Automatic letter sorting replaced dozens of men. Electric trains replaced steam, the fireman was redundant. The bus conductor was made redundant. Shops disappeared with progress and the advent of retail parks. The coal shop, the wool shop, the ironmonger… In this episode, I look at the jobs that no longer exist.
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Children!
Children! The joys of bringing up children. The tantrums, slamming doors, the tears… And the things our parents used to say to us. You’re not going out until you’ve tidied your room. Yeah but, why can’t I? Because I said so! Join me for a look at the joys of parenting and kids.
The joys of bringing up children. The tantrums, slamming doors, the tears… And the things our parents used to say to us. You’re not going out until you’ve tidied your room. Yeah but, why can’t I? Because I said so! Join me for a look at the joys of parenting and kids.
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My brush with the Aristocracy.
My brush with the Aristocracy. My brush with the Aristocracy is a fun look at the lives of the people in the Big House on the hill. My clandestine visits to the house revealed just how different my Lord and Lady were to us commoners in the village.
My brush with the Aristocracy is a fun look at the lives of the people in the Big House on the hill. My clandestine visits to the house revealed just how different my Lord and Lady were to us commoners in the village.
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Junk – To Keep or Dump?
Junk – To Keep or Dump? You find an kid’s bike in the attic, it’s from the 1950s… Do you dump it or keep it?  An old vacuum cleaner from the 1940s… Do you take it to the rubbish tip or clean it up and keep it? One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. If you throw something away, you can be sure that you’ll regret it. But you can’t keep everything!
You find an kid’s bike in the attic, it’s from the 1950s… Do you dump it or keep it?  An old vacuum cleaner from the 1940s… Do you take it to the rubbish tip or clean it up and keep it? One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. If you throw something away, you can be sure that you’ll regret it. But you can’t keep everything!
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Seeds of Doubt
Seeds of Doubt ‘I saw your boyfriend out with another girl…’ the seed of doubt has been planted! That’s all it takes, just one little comment, to destroy a relationship. I’ve received several emails from listeners who have been stung by the seed of doubt. Join me in this fascinating episode.
‘I saw your boyfriend out with another girl…’ the seed of doubt has been planted! That’s all it takes, just one little comment, to destroy a relationship. I’ve received several emails from listeners who have been stung by the seed of doubt. Join me in this fascinating episode.
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Decorating, then and now.
Decorating, then and now. In this episode, I look back and the way people decorated their houses one hundred years ago. The paint and wallpaper, the carpets… And the way we decorate now. In some respects, what was modern then is modern now! What goes around comes around.
In this episode, I look back and the way people decorated their houses one hundred years ago. The paint and wallpaper, the carpets… And the way we decorate now. In some respects, what was modern then is modern now! What goes around comes around.
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Ghost Hospital
Ghost Hospital During a visit to a modern hospital, I got lost in the labyrinth of corridors and found myself taken back to a ghostly Victorian hospital. I thought I’d walked into a museum as I spoke to a doctor. The young nurses were dressed in old-fashioned uniforms, the wards were eerie… I soon realised that I’d gone back in time.  In this episode, I relate my strange and, at times, frightening experience.
During a visit to a modern hospital, I got lost in the labyrinth of corridors and found myself taken back to a ghostly Victorian hospital. I thought I’d walked into a museum as I spoke to a doctor. The young nurses were dressed in old-fashioned uniforms, the wards were eerie… I soon realised that I’d gone back in time.  In this episode, I relate my strange and, at times, frightening experience.
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Cheats Never Prosper
Cheats Never Prosper Adulterer, love rat, two-timing cheat… When someone cheats on their partner, it can cause heartbreak, devastation and despair. In this episode, I recall the deceit and cheating I’ve witnessed between some couples. Strangely, the outcome isn’t always bad!
Adulterer, love rat, two-timing cheat… When someone cheats on their partner, it can cause heartbreak, devastation and despair. In this episode, I recall the deceit and cheating I’ve witnessed between some couples. Strangely, the outcome isn’t always bad!
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Reducing Stress
Reducing Stress Most people suffer from stress at some stage in the lives. How can we calm ourselves after a stressful day? From listening to relaxing music to a workout in the gym, there are several ways to reduce stress. According to some, there's a tried and tested way. Come and join me for a walk in the woods.
Most people suffer from stress at some stage in the lives. How can we calm ourselves after a stressful day? From listening to relaxing music to a workout in the gym, there are several ways to reduce stress. According to some, there's a tried and tested way. Come and join me for a walk in the woods.
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The Four Seasons.
The Four Seasons. Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn. The four seasons are very different, bringing different experiences to different people. Summer holidays, winter nights, dark evenings, lighter evenings… Join me for a look at the seasons.
Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn. The four seasons are very different, bringing different experiences to different people. Summer holidays, winter nights, dark evenings, lighter evenings… Join me for a look at the seasons.
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Your Emails.
Your Emails. I’ve received shed loads of emails over the last year or so. In this episode, I read some of your comments, funny, happy, rude and sad. Join me for a look back over the last year of Podcast episodes, and what you thought of them.
I’ve received shed loads of emails over the last year or so. In this episode, I read some of your comments, funny, happy, rude and sad. Join me for a look back over the last year of Podcast episodes, and what you thought of them.
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Broken Marriage.
Broken Marriage. A young couple fall in love, they marry and build a home together, they have a baby… Then disaster hits. Divorce. What went wrong? Why? Whose fault was it?
A young couple fall in love, they marry and build a home together, they have a baby… Then disaster hits. Divorce. What went wrong? Why? Whose fault was it?
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Working From Home
Working From Home Working from home, the idea sounds great. You can start when you like, finish when you like, take a day off when you like. But… is it a good as is sounds? In this episode, I explore the good side… and the not so good side, of working from home.
Working from home, the idea sounds great. You can start when you like, finish when you like, take a day off when you like. But… is it a good as is sounds? In this episode, I explore the good side… and the not so good side, of working from home.
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Thoughts of a Recluse.
Thoughts of a Recluse. Are you a recluse? Would you rather go out for a meal with friends or stay at home? Do you try to avoid parties and BBQs? What is a recluse? I’ve been chatting to a friend who reckons he’s a recluse. Join me on 23rd August and I’ll reveal his thoughts.
Are you a recluse? Would you rather go out for a meal with friends or stay at home? Do you try to avoid parties and BBQs? What is a recluse? I’ve been chatting to a friend who reckons he’s a recluse. Join me on 23rd August and I’ll reveal his thoughts.
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1950s House Wives.
1950s House Wives. What was it like for married women back in the 1950s? Were they chained to the kitchen sink? Cooking, cleaning, washing, ironing, bringing up kids… Were they happy? I’ve spoken to several women from that ere and my findings are very interesting.
What was it like for married women back in the 1950s? Were they chained to the kitchen sink? Cooking, cleaning, washing, ironing, bringing up kids… Were they happy? I’ve spoken to several women from that ere and my findings are very interesting.
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Your First Radio
Your First Radio Imagine you’re back in the 1930s. You have no television, no radio, no telephone. Your only entertainment was the cinema. Your only source of news was Pathe News or a newspaper. Then, your first radio is delivered by the man from the local wireless shop. You hear a live concert from the Royal Albert Hall, you hear the BBC Home Service news… A magical experience, indeed! Join me for a look back at the early days of radio and television.
Imagine you’re back in the 1930s. You have no television, no radio, no telephone. Your only entertainment was the cinema. Your only source of news was Pathe News or a newspaper. Then, your first radio is delivered by the man from the local wireless shop. You hear a live concert from the Royal Albert Hall, you hear the BBC Home Service news… A magical experience, indeed! Join me for a look back at the early days of radio and television.
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Politically Correct?
Politically Correct? You have to be careful of what you say these days. Everything is so politically correct that it’s become a maze of confusion. Can I say this? Can I say that? I take a look back at how things changed over the years including wolf whistling, curved cucumbers and old jam jars.
You have to be careful of what you say these days. Everything is so politically correct that it’s become a maze of confusion. Can I say this? Can I say that? I take a look back at how things changed over the years including wolf whistling, curved cucumbers and old jam jars.
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Hospitals Doctors and Dentists.
Hospitals Doctors and Dentists. What were hospitals like in the 50s and 60s? How have things changed at the doctor’s surgery or in the dentist chair? I have first hand experience of a men’s surgical ward in the early 1960s. Join me as I recall my visits to the dentist and the doctor.
What were hospitals like in the 50s and 60s? How have things changed at the doctor’s surgery or in the dentist chair? I have first hand experience of a men’s surgical ward in the early 1960s. Join me as I recall my visits to the dentist and the doctor.
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Food...
Food... We all have to eat to survive, but some of us are fussy eaters. Apparently, I’m a fussy eater. I don’t like blood dripping from meat. I don’t like veins, liver, hearts, brains, tongues… But I’m not a fussy eater. It’s just that I don’t like filth!
We all have to eat to survive, but some of us are fussy eaters. Apparently, I’m a fussy eater. I don’t like blood dripping from meat. I don’t like veins, liver, hearts, brains, tongues… But I’m not a fussy eater. It’s just that I don’t like filth!
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Getting Old.
Getting Old. Growing old gracefully… or disgracefully? Old age seems to creep up and catch you unawares. It’s only when we discover that we can no longer do something that we’ve always taken for granted, that we realize that old age is approaching. Join me for a look at getting older.
Growing old gracefully… or disgracefully? Old age seems to creep up and catch you unawares. It’s only when we discover that we can no longer do something that we’ve always taken for granted, that we realize that old age is approaching. Join me for a look at getting older.
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Tunnels Under The Ground.
Tunnels Under The Ground. Tunnels, bunkers, chambers, secret rooms… There are hundreds of man-made tunnels beneath the ground. Some are nuclear bunkers, some were secret wartime command posts, radar sites and communication hubs. Join me for a chat about the mysteries of the secret tunnels.
Tunnels, bunkers, chambers, secret rooms… There are hundreds of man-made tunnels beneath the ground. Some are nuclear bunkers, some were secret wartime command posts, radar sites and communication hubs. Join me for a chat about the mysteries of the secret tunnels.
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Meeting Girls.
Meeting Girls. Meeting girls back in the 1960s and 70s wasn’t as you might imagine. There were pubs and clubs but they weren’t necessarily the best places to meet the opposite sex. Join me as I look back at some of the girls I met… and where I met them.
Meeting girls back in the 1960s and 70s wasn’t as you might imagine. There were pubs and clubs but they weren’t necessarily the best places to meet the opposite sex. Join me as I look back at some of the girls I met… and where I met them.
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Where have all the insects gone?
Where have all the insects gone? Where have all the insects gone? And the hedgehogs and the frogs and the field mice and the... Over the last 50 years, there's been a disastrous decline in, not only in insects, but hedgehogs and other animals.
Where have all the insects gone? And the hedgehogs and the frogs and the field mice and the... Over the last 50 years, there's been a disastrous decline in, not only in insects, but hedgehogs and other animals.
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The Games People Played
The Games People Played Board games, garden games, street games such as hopscotch and roller skating… Were games in the 1950s very different to games kids play these days? Join me in a look back at the games kids played.
Board games, garden games, street games such as hopscotch and roller skating… Were games in the 1950s very different to games kids play these days? Join me in a look back at the games kids played.
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Hosting Students
Hosting Students Every summer, foreign students flood into the UK to learn English. They stay with host families, which usually works extremely well for both student and family. However, things aren’t always what they seem…
Every summer, foreign students flood into the UK to learn English. They stay with host families, which usually works extremely well for both student and family. However, things aren’t always what they seem…
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The English Language
The English Language The English language, grammar, syntax, sayings… In this episode, I take a look at the mistakes people make when speaking or writing. I hope you find somthink of what might interest you, if you get my drift, know what I mean.
The English language, grammar, syntax, sayings… In this episode, I take a look at the mistakes people make when speaking or writing. I hope you find somthink of what might interest you, if you get my drift, know what I mean.
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Early Retirement
Early Retirement Your partner works and you’ve retired. You’ve had several years at home alone during the week. You have your daily routine, coffee at ten, lunch at one… Your partner takes early retirement and your routine is completely disrupted. How do you cope?
Your partner works and you’ve retired. You’ve had several years at home alone during the week. You have your daily routine, coffee at ten, lunch at one… Your partner takes early retirement and your routine is completely disrupted. How do you cope?
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Gardens Then and Now.
Gardens Then and Now. Gardens back in the 1940s and 50s were very different. No patio area, no brick built barbecue, no water feature or outside lights… So, what were gardens like back then? Join me for a look at gardens then and now.
Gardens back in the 1940s and 50s were very different. No patio area, no brick built barbecue, no water feature or outside lights… So, what were gardens like back then? Join me for a look at gardens then and now.
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VE Day Celebrations and Lockdown
VE Day Celebrations and Lockdown As we celebrate VE Day, we also find ourselves in lockdown. Join me for a look at lockdown and take a trip back to the 1940s. Similar but very different times.
As we celebrate VE Day, we also find ourselves in lockdown. Join me for a look at lockdown and take a trip back to the 1940s. Similar but very different times.
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Make do and Mend.
Make do and Mend. We live in a throw away world, which is a shame. In the old days, people would repair or mend things rather than dump them. In this episode, I look back at the days of make do and mend.
We live in a throw away world, which is a shame. In the old days, people would repair or mend things rather than dump them. In this episode, I look back at the days of make do and mend.
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Friends
Friends Friends, good and bad. Some people are real friends, some are only acquaintances, some aren’t worth knowing. In this episode I look back at friends of all types.
Friends, good and bad. Some people are real friends, some are only acquaintances, some aren’t worth knowing. In this episode I look back at friends of all types.
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Kids Then And Now.
Kids Then And Now. A young lad’s questions about my younger years… You didn’t have a mobile phone? You didn’t have a TV in your bedroom? You walked to school! Your mum couldn’t drive? How did she go shopping? You didn’t go on an aeroplane?
A young lad’s questions about my younger years… You didn’t have a mobile phone? You didn’t have a TV in your bedroom? You walked to school! Your mum couldn’t drive? How did she go shopping? You didn’t go on an aeroplane?
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Questions and Answers.
Questions and Answers. In this episode, I answer some of the many emails and messages I’ve received. There are a range of questions from humorous to rude and strange to obscene! Join me for some fun! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk https://radioray.podbean.com/
In this episode, I answer some of the many emails and messages I’ve received. There are a range of questions from humorous to rude and strange to obscene! Join me for some fun! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk https://radioray.podbean.com/
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Village Life. Behind The Facade.
Village Life. Behind The Facade. Following on from last week’s episode, I reveal more about life behind the scenes in a quaint English village. The vicar, the tennis club, the local bobby on his bike, the exploits of Mrs Fortescue, the girls down at the local stables… There’s far more to village life than meets the eye!  Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk https://radioray.podbean.com/
Following on from last week’s episode, I reveal more about life behind the scenes in a quaint English village. The vicar, the tennis club, the local bobby on his bike, the exploits of Mrs Fortescue, the girls down at the local stables… There’s far more to village life than meets the eye!  Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk https://radioray.podbean.com/
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Tales of a Parish Councillor.
Tales of a Parish Councillor. Decades ago, I became a Parish Councillor. My first council meeting was amusing, to say the least. But what happened with a young female councillor was unbelievable! But true!
Decades ago, I became a Parish Councillor. My first council meeting was amusing, to say the least. But what happened with a young female councillor was unbelievable! But true!
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Self Isolating.
Self Isolating. People have asked whether I’m self isolating.  Yes, I suppose I am. There again, I think I’ve always done so as I’m a somewhat of a recluse. In this episode, I talk about panic buying, staying at home rather then going out to pubs and restaurants, and personal hygiene. Join me, if you will.  Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk https://radioray.podbean.com/
People have asked whether I’m self isolating.  Yes, I suppose I am. There again, I think I’ve always done so as I’m a somewhat of a recluse. In this episode, I talk about panic buying, staying at home rather then going out to pubs and restaurants, and personal hygiene. Join me, if you will.  Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk https://radioray.podbean.com/
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Homes back in the 1950s.
Homes back in the 1950s. In this episode, I look back at homes in the 1950s. The kitchen with its Formica worktops and coal boiler, the lounge with a coal fire, the freezing cold bathroom during winter months… Join me for a look back at the good old days! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
In this episode, I look back at homes in the 1950s. The kitchen with its Formica worktops and coal boiler, the lounge with a coal fire, the freezing cold bathroom during winter months… Join me for a look back at the good old days! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Moaning and Groaning
Moaning and Groaning In this episode, I ramble on and moan and groan about things. Pot holes in roads, coffee served in soup bowls, cars without spare wheels... Join me for a good old moan! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
In this episode, I ramble on and moan and groan about things. Pot holes in roads, coffee served in soup bowls, cars without spare wheels... Join me for a good old moan! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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That's Progress!
That's Progress! You’ve heard people say, ‘that’s progress for you!’ It’s usually a sarcastic remark, meaning that the old method or item was far better. In this episode, I look back at the way things were, and the way things are now. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
You’ve heard people say, ‘that’s progress for you!’ It’s usually a sarcastic remark, meaning that the old method or item was far better. In this episode, I look back at the way things were, and the way things are now. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Car boot sales.
Car boot sales. Car boot sales can be fun and very profitable. They can be a fascinating insight to the human race.  Join me as I look back at my experiences both as a buyer and a seller at car boot sales. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Car boot sales can be fun and very profitable. They can be a fascinating insight to the human race.  Join me as I look back at my experiences both as a buyer and a seller at car boot sales. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Smoking in the 50s and 60s.
Smoking in the 50s and 60s. Most people smoked back in the 50s and 60s. If you didn’t smoke, people thought you odd. Now, if you smoke, people think you odd. How times have changed! Listen to my story of smoking over forty-two years... and how I finally gave up. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Most people smoked back in the 50s and 60s. If you didn’t smoke, people thought you odd. Now, if you smoke, people think you odd. How times have changed! Listen to my story of smoking over forty-two years... and how I finally gave up. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Radio & TV adverts - too loud!
Radio & TV adverts - too loud! Everything is so loud these days. People shout and music blasts your ears on TV adverts, video introductions assault your hearing, kids programs are aggressive and loud… Things were so much more relaxed and calm when I was a kid. Join me for a look back at quieter times. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Everything is so loud these days. People shout and music blasts your ears on TV adverts, video introductions assault your hearing, kids programs are aggressive and loud… Things were so much more relaxed and calm when I was a kid. Join me for a look back at quieter times. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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The Lost Soul.
The Lost Soul. Back in the 1970s, I met Rachael. She was interested in the countryside… and ghosts. I arranged to meet her in the woods by a farm gate. We were going to look for ghosts. But there was far more to Rachael than I realized. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Back in the 1970s, I met Rachael. She was interested in the countryside… and ghosts. I arranged to meet her in the woods by a farm gate. We were going to look for ghosts. But there was far more to Rachael than I realized. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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The House In The Woods.
The House In The Woods. I was always in the woods when I was a kid. Climbing trees, catching tadpoles in the pond, messing about… They were great times. One day, I came across a house buried deep in the woods. A girl lived there. Her name was Amy and she was about my age. But there was something very strange about Amy… and her house. Are you afraid of ghosts? Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
I was always in the woods when I was a kid. Climbing trees, catching tadpoles in the pond, messing about… They were great times. One day, I came across a house buried deep in the woods. A girl lived there. Her name was Amy and she was about my age. But there was something very strange about Amy… and her house. Are you afraid of ghosts? Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Family weekends in the 1950s and 60s.
Family weekends in the 1950s and 60s. What did families do on Saturdays and Sundays back in the 50s and 60s? Car maintenance, gardening, picnics, Saturday morning pictures… join me for a look back at those good old days. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
What did families do on Saturdays and Sundays back in the 50s and 60s? Car maintenance, gardening, picnics, Saturday morning pictures… join me for a look back at those good old days. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Planning permission in the 1950s and 1960s.
Planning permission in the 1950s and 1960s. A garden shed, a greenhouse, a TV aerial… All needed planning permission back in the 1950s and 60s. In theory, people weren’t even allowed to hang out their washing! Join me for a light-hearted look at crafty ways around planning back in those good old days. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
A garden shed, a greenhouse, a TV aerial… All needed planning permission back in the 1950s and 60s. In theory, people weren’t even allowed to hang out their washing! Join me for a light-hearted look at crafty ways around planning back in those good old days. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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English sayings, phrases and oddities.
English sayings, phrases and oddities. Stone the crows! Where did that saying originate? How about, a load of cobblers? The English language is quirky, interesting and forever changing. Join me for a fun look at some of the old sayings and oddities of the language. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Stone the crows! Where did that saying originate? How about, a load of cobblers? The English language is quirky, interesting and forever changing. Join me for a fun look at some of the old sayings and oddities of the language. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Christmas food - then and now
Christmas food - then and now Can you imagine peeling your own sprouts, shelling your own peas, cracking your own nuts, grating your own cheese, washing your own potatoes... Christmas dinner was a very different affair in the 1950s. Join me in a trip down memory lane. We'll also be looking into dustbins! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Can you imagine peeling your own sprouts, shelling your own peas, cracking your own nuts, grating your own cheese, washing your own potatoes... Christmas dinner was a very different affair in the 1950s. Join me in a trip down memory lane. We'll also be looking into dustbins! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Christmas in the 1950s
Christmas in the 1950s What was Christmas like in the 50s and early 60s? Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
What was Christmas like in the 50s and early 60s? Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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More Newspaper Reviews – 1950s 60s.
More Newspaper Reviews – 1950s 60s. By popular demand, I’m reviewing more newspapers from the 1950s and 60s. News, comment, adverts, personal columns… Join me for another trip back in time. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
By popular demand, I’m reviewing more newspapers from the 1950s and 60s. News, comment, adverts, personal columns… Join me for another trip back in time. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Hobbies in the 1950s.
Hobbies in the 1950s. Train sets, stamp collecting, cigarette cards, matchboxes, Airfix models, Meccano… There were so many hobbies for kids back in the 1950s. Join me in a journey back in time to look at those hobbies. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Train sets, stamp collecting, cigarette cards, matchboxes, Airfix models, Meccano… There were so many hobbies for kids back in the 1950s. Join me in a journey back in time to look at those hobbies. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Summer Holiday – 1950s style.
Summer Holiday – 1950s style. In this episode, I recall summer holidays in the 1950s. As kids, we were excited when we set off in the car to a caravan park. Running wild in the woods, playing in the river… Cooking wasn’t easy for mother in a cramped 1950s caravan, sleeping wasn’t exactly comfortable. But we all had fun! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
In this episode, I recall summer holidays in the 1950s. As kids, we were excited when we set off in the car to a caravan park. Running wild in the woods, playing in the river… Cooking wasn’t easy for mother in a cramped 1950s caravan, sleeping wasn’t exactly comfortable. But we all had fun! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Marriage.
Marriage. I’m beginning a new series of episodes called That Reminds Me! In this, the first one, I relate the amazing story of a husband and wife and their five-year marriage. I’ll say no more as I don’t want to spoil the story. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
I’m beginning a new series of episodes called That Reminds Me! In this, the first one, I relate the amazing story of a husband and wife and their five-year marriage. I’ll say no more as I don’t want to spoil the story. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Newspaper Review from the 1950s, 60s, 70s.
Newspaper Review from the 1950s, 60s, 70s. Join me in looking back at newspapers from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Join me in looking back at newspapers from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Home Entertainment over the decades
Home Entertainment over the decades From wireless to gramophones to transistor radios to reel to reel tape recorders to cassettes to record players to CDs… How home and in-car entertainment has changed over the decades. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
From wireless to gramophones to transistor radios to reel to reel tape recorders to cassettes to record players to CDs… How home and in-car entertainment has changed over the decades. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Guy Fawkes night in the 1950s and 60s.
Guy Fawkes night in the 1950s and 60s. Firework or bonfire night back in those heady days was very different. Kids built huge fires on waste land, they bought penny bangers from the local sweet shop… There was no health and safety. In fact, it was pretty dangerous at times! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Firework or bonfire night back in those heady days was very different. Kids built huge fires on waste land, they bought penny bangers from the local sweet shop… There was no health and safety. In fact, it was pretty dangerous at times! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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School’s Out.
School’s Out. What did kids do after school in the 1950s and 60s? There was nothing on television, no computers, mobile phones, social media… In this episode, I’ll tell you what we did after school. And it was far from boring! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
What did kids do after school in the 1950s and 60s? There was nothing on television, no computers, mobile phones, social media… In this episode, I’ll tell you what we did after school. And it was far from boring! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Wild Parties in the 1960s.
Wild Parties in the 1960s. Everyone had parties at their house, or their parents’ house, back in the 1960s. There was always a party going on somewhere at the weekends, and they were often wild! The music was loud, the alcohol flowed, inviting odours filled the air, girls danced… Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Everyone had parties at their house, or their parents’ house, back in the 1960s. There was always a party going on somewhere at the weekends, and they were often wild! The music was loud, the alcohol flowed, inviting odours filled the air, girls danced… Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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A trip to Bletchley Park.
A trip to Bletchley Park. The Enigma machine, the Colossus computer, the code breakers… I take a trip around Bletchley Park, one of the most secret of secret places during the 1940s and 50s. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
The Enigma machine, the Colossus computer, the code breakers… I take a trip around Bletchley Park, one of the most secret of secret places during the 1940s and 50s. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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School in the 1950s and 60s.
School in the 1950s and 60s. School in the 1950s and 60s was very different. Kids received the cane, six of the best, if they were deemed to be bad. School dinners were disgusting. Conditions were comparatively harsh. My school was like a prison camp run by evil teachers. Join me to re-live some of my experiences in those unhappy days. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
School in the 1950s and 60s was very different. Kids received the cane, six of the best, if they were deemed to be bad. School dinners were disgusting. Conditions were comparatively harsh. My school was like a prison camp run by evil teachers. Join me to re-live some of my experiences in those unhappy days. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Driving, then and now.
Driving, then and now. Back in the old days, there were far fewer cars on the roads. No traffic jams, no potholes, no one-way streets... How do we cope these days with millions of cars on the roads? Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Back in the old days, there were far fewer cars on the roads. No traffic jams, no potholes, no one-way streets... How do we cope these days with millions of cars on the roads? Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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A evening in an early 1970s nightclub.
A evening in an early 1970s nightclub. I’ll take you to an English night club where we’ll check out the drinks, the fashion and – most importantly – the girls! There’s one very lovely blonde girl who… Er… There were many small nightclubs in towns across the UK in the 1970s. Sadly, they’ve disappeared. What were they like? I’ll tell you in this latest episode. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
I’ll take you to an English night club where we’ll check out the drinks, the fashion and – most importantly – the girls! There’s one very lovely blonde girl who… Er… There were many small nightclubs in towns across the UK in the 1970s. Sadly, they’ve disappeared. What were they like? I’ll tell you in this latest episode. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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An evening in a 1960s British pub.
An evening in a 1960s British pub. Come and spend an evening with me in a 1960s English pub. We walk through the door when the pub opens. We meet the barmaids, the locals and regulars drift in, the juke box plays… In this episode, I spend an evening chatting, drinking beer and people watching. This should be interesting as I’ll be chatting in first person, present tense.  Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Come and spend an evening with me in a 1960s English pub. We walk through the door when the pub opens. We meet the barmaids, the locals and regulars drift in, the juke box plays… In this episode, I spend an evening chatting, drinking beer and people watching. This should be interesting as I’ll be chatting in first person, present tense.  Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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The beginning of CB radio in the UK.
The beginning of CB radio in the UK. I had what was probably one of the first CB rigs in the country. It was the early 70s and I had an American AM rig. This was when no one else was on 27mHz. The band was quiet, until one evening when a voice emanated from the speaker… Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
I had what was probably one of the first CB rigs in the country. It was the early 70s and I had an American AM rig. This was when no one else was on 27mHz. The band was quiet, until one evening when a voice emanated from the speaker… Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Born in the fifties, living in the 21st century.
Born in the fifties, living in the 21st century. Our familiar policeman cycles past and waves, the postman delivers the second post of the day, a lady pops into a red phone box to make a call… England in the 1950s and 1960s was far removed from the 2000s. The workplace, the schools, fashion, mini-skirts, hippies, pubs, teenagers, music, love… step back in time with me! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Our familiar policeman cycles past and waves, the postman delivers the second post of the day, a lady pops into a red phone box to make a call… England in the 1950s and 1960s was far removed from the 2000s. The workplace, the schools, fashion, mini-skirts, hippies, pubs, teenagers, music, love… step back in time with me! Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Co-hosting a pirate radio show with ‘The Girl’.
Co-hosting a pirate radio show with ‘The Girl’. I’d never thought myself to be a DJ, until I met Kirsty. Known as ‘The Girl’ she was a DJ on a London pirate radio station. She had her own studio, she was professional, and when she asked me to co-host her weekly show with her, I couldn’t believe it! This is the story of ‘The Girl’, pirate radio, the studio, the music, the beer, the vodka… and me. Please follow me to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
I’d never thought myself to be a DJ, until I met Kirsty. Known as ‘The Girl’ she was a DJ on a London pirate radio station. She had her own studio, she was professional, and when she asked me to co-host her weekly show with her, I couldn’t believe it! This is the story of ‘The Girl’, pirate radio, the studio, the music, the beer, the vodka… and me. Please follow me to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Cars Girls and Radios.
Cars Girls and Radios. Cars, girls and radios… not a good mix? In this episode, I recall the happy times during the 1960s and 70s when I had cars fitted with aerials, amateur radio and CB gear… and girls. I hope you enjoy my recollections of chatting on CB and amateur radio, visiting pubs and going clubbing, chatting to girls and…. all at the same time? Please follow me to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Cars, girls and radios… not a good mix? In this episode, I recall the happy times during the 1960s and 70s when I had cars fitted with aerials, amateur radio and CB gear… and girls. I hope you enjoy my recollections of chatting on CB and amateur radio, visiting pubs and going clubbing, chatting to girls and…. all at the same time? Please follow me to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Radio and Television in the 1950s 1960s.
Radio and Television in the 1950s 1960s. Radio and television was very different in the 50s and 60s. There was one TV channel in the UK, the BBC. There were three BBC stations on long and medium wave - news, classical music and light music. So, the youngsters flocked to Radio Luxembourg on 208. But that was only available at night. Then, the pirates arrived, Independent Television arrived... ... and things changed dramatically. Please follow to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Radio and television was very different in the 50s and 60s. There was one TV channel in the UK, the BBC. There were three BBC stations on long and medium wave - news, classical music and light music. So, the youngsters flocked to Radio Luxembourg on 208. But that was only available at night. Then, the pirates arrived, Independent Television arrived... ... and things changed dramatically. Please follow to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Recollections of GWM Radio Worthing – part two.
Recollections of GWM Radio Worthing – part two. Part two of the GWM Radio anecdotes is here! Part one was released on Monday 15th July 2019. Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Part two of the GWM Radio anecdotes is here! Part one was released on Monday 15th July 2019. Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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The early beginnings of an apprentice radio and television engineer.
The early beginnings of an apprentice radio and television engineer. I was only fifteen when I started work. Fun in the radio and TV workshop, fun in the pubs and clubs… life couldn’t have been better! From my initiation in a cardboard box with a fan heater to losing a customer’s television… being an apprentice was all go! Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
I was only fifteen when I started work. Fun in the radio and TV workshop, fun in the pubs and clubs… life couldn’t have been better! From my initiation in a cardboard box with a fan heater to losing a customer’s television… being an apprentice was all go! Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Recollections of the Marine Trawler Band.
Recollections of the Marine Trawler Band. Many years ago, I was a marine radio engineer working on the boats. Do you remember listening to coastguard stations and ships on the Trawler Band? Niton Radio, Humber Radio, Dover coastguard... In this episode, I recall some of my visits to various boats to sort out their radio gear, some of which ended up in the sea! I also recall the many hours I spent listening (and talking) on 2182kHz on the trawler band. Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Many years ago, I was a marine radio engineer working on the boats. Do you remember listening to coastguard stations and ships on the Trawler Band? Niton Radio, Humber Radio, Dover coastguard... In this episode, I recall some of my visits to various boats to sort out their radio gear, some of which ended up in the sea! I also recall the many hours I spent listening (and talking) on 2182kHz on the trawler band. Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Recollections of GWM Radio army surplus shop - part one.
Recollections of GWM Radio army surplus shop - part one. I spent many happy hours in GWM Radio, an army surplus shop in Worthing. Here are a few of my recollections of that amazing emporium. Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
I spent many happy hours in GWM Radio, an army surplus shop in Worthing. Here are a few of my recollections of that amazing emporium. Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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CCF Pirate Radio Memories.
CCF Pirate Radio Memories. Recollections of the CCF, Combined Cadet Force, radio communications on 5330kHz Delta Oscar. Pirates, authentication codes, 19 sets, regular nets... They were happy days! Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
Recollections of the CCF, Combined Cadet Force, radio communications on 5330kHz Delta Oscar. Pirates, authentication codes, 19 sets, regular nets... They were happy days! Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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Echo Charlie Pirate Radio.
Echo Charlie Pirate Radio. This is my first episode which is about the happy days of pirate radio on the short wave band known as Echo Charlie 6.6 mHz. Many UK radio amateurs began their radio hobby as pirates using WS No 19 set radios on Echo Charlie. Here, I talk about those heady days. Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
This is my first episode which is about the happy days of pirate radio on the short wave band known as Echo Charlie 6.6 mHz. Many UK radio amateurs began their radio hobby as pirates using WS No 19 set radios on Echo Charlie. Here, I talk about those heady days. Please subscribe to keep up with the latest podcasts. Comments or suggestions? Please email me. podcast@radio-workshop.co.uk
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