My 70's TV Childhood

Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em

This week, we’re bracing ourselves for chaos and cringing with affection as we revisit one of the most iconic sitcoms of the 1970s: “Some Mothers Do ’Ave ’Em”! Join me as we return to the world of the hapless but well-meaning Frank Spencer, brought to life by the incredible Michael Crawford. We’ll explore the jaw-dropping stunts, the unforgettable catchphrases, and the surprisingly heartwarming relationship between Frank and his long-suffering wife, Betty. 💬 What to Expect: •The Man Behind the Beret: A look at Michael Crawford’s diverse career, from West End star to the accident-prone Frank Spencer. •Nationwide Anxiety: Why the entire country would watch through their fingers as Frank attempted even the simplest of tasks. •The Stunts: How did they get away with it? We discuss the most memorable and dangerous physical comedy moments, all performed by Crawford himself. •“Ooh, Betty!”: A tribute to the endlessly patient and loving Betty, the calm in the eye of Frank’s storm. What are your favourite Frank Spencer moments?  Did you cringe with embarrassment or laugh until you cried?  Share your memories with us! Oliver 📧 Email us: oliver@my70stvchildhood.com [oliver@my70stvchildhood.com] 📲 Connect & Follow •Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.com/ [https://my70stvchildhood.com/] •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood] •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/ [https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/] •X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/home [https://twitter.com/home] •YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood] Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

The Quiz # 60

Welcome to the first My 70s TV Childhood Quiz of 2026! Happy New Year! We're back for season seven of the podcast, and this is the 60th edition of our seventies TV trivia quiz. If you haven't played before, it's simple: 20 questions across four rounds, one point per correct answer.  Grab a pen, paper, and your favourite beverage, and let's see how you do! What to Expect: 🍹 Round 1: Dry January - Drinks featured in 70s TV shows 📺 Round 2: Marathon or Phil Rouge - Questions about previous podcast episodes 🎵 Round 3: Theme Tune Spin - Identify five 1979 TV theme tunes 🎬 Round 4: TV Times - General 70s TV trivia 📝 Bonus Question - A challenge from our last quiz Ready to test your 70s TV knowledge? 📧 Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com] Take care, Oliver 📲 Connect & Follow Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.com [https://my70stvchildhood.com] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood] X/Twitter: https://x.com/70sTVchildhood [https://x.com/70sTVchildhood] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/70stvchildhood/ [https://www.instagram.com/70stvchildhood/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood] Don't forget to like, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow and keeps the spirit of 70s television alive! Tell your friends about the show and invite them to join the fun. Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

We Are the Champions!

Join as we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, from school sports day memories to the legendary competition that inspired generations of British children. Featuring the iconic Ron Pickering, celebrity sporting guests, and the unforgettable moment when winners got to jump into the swimming pool. What to Expect: 🏃 A personal journey through 1970s school sports days, from creosote-marked running tracks to the infamous high jump rope 🏆 The story of We Are the Champions: how a BBC show turned school sports days into prime-time television 🎤 Ron Pickering's legendary hosting and the celebrity athletes who appeared on the show 🏊 The swimming pool finale that brought controlled chaos to children's television 📺 Comparisons with other iconic shows like It's a Knockout and Superstars What are your memories of We Are the Champions? Did your school ever compete on the show? Share your memories with us! Take care,  Oliver 📧 Email: oliver@my70stvchildhood.com 📲 Connect & Follow Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.com [https://my70stvchildhood.com]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]  X/Twitter: https://x.com/70sTVchildhood [https://x.com/70sTVchildhood]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/70stvchildhood [https://www.instagram.com/70stvchildhood]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood] Don't forget to like, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow and keeps the spirit of 70s television alive! Tell your friends about the show and invite them to join the fun. Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

A Very Annual Christmas with Lee 📖

This week, we're joined by longtime listener and friend of the podcast, Lee, to talk about a beloved Christmas tradition: the Christmas Annual! If you overindulged on turkey and all the trimmings on Christmas Day, we hope you're enjoying this time between Christmas and New Year. And if you did get Action Man, Buckaroo, and Cluedo in your stocking this year, then well done! One thing we haven't spoken about that much is the Christmas annual. As children, we loved getting a few annuals alongside our presents, and this time between Christmas and New Year was spent not only playing with toys but also reading the new annuals from cover to cover. 💬 What to Expect: 📺 Lee's memories of being a "TV child" with all the TV tie-in toys and annuals 🎁 The sheer number of annuals produced (15 Magic Roundabout annuals!) 📖 What made a 70s annual: space facts, board games, comic strips, and questionable jokes 😱 The infamous 1976 Doctor Who annual with truly bonkers artwork ❤️ How annuals connect us to our childhood memories and family What was your favourite Christmas annual?  Share your memories with us! Happy New Year! Oliver  📲 Connect & Follow * Email us: oliver@my70stvchildhood.com * Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.com/ [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]  * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/ [https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/]  * X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/home [https://twitter.com/home]  *  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood] Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

The Christmas Quiz 🎅🏻

Welcome to a very special edition of our 70s TV trivia quiz! This is our pre-Christmas quiz, designed to keep you and your nearest and dearest entertained over the holiday period. And this quiz has a difference: all 30 questions have been provided by you, our listeners! A huge thank you to Russell, Mark F, Lee, Ed, Mark G, Gillian, Andrew, Kath, and Brian for sending in their brilliant 70s TV posers. 💬 What to Expect: 📺 Round 1: Relatively Speaking - questions about TV relatives 📺 Round 2: Sci-Fi Corner - from Thunderbirds to Doctor Who 📺 Round 3: Christmas Sitcoms - festive episodes from The Good Life, Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, and more 📺 Round 4: TV Times - general 70s TV trivia 📺 Round 5: Special Guests - can you match the guest stars to the right Morecambe & Wise Christmas show? 📺 Round 6: Singles Bar - a mix of listener questions Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite beverage, and see how many you can get right! 📧 Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com] Happy Christmas! Oliver 📲 Connect & Follow: * Email us: oliver@my70stvchildhood.com [oliver@my70stvchildhood.com] * Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.com/ [https://my70stvchildhood.com/] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/ [https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/] * X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/home [https://twitter.com/home] * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood] Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1324933/open_sms] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]