My 70's TV Childhood

Quiz #65: Name the Franchise!

This week’s quiz is a trip down memory lane for anyone who remembers the regional idents of 70s television. I’ll play you the theme tune for five 1970s ITV franchises, and you just have to name the company!  We’ve now recorded 65 quizzes, which means there are over 1,300 questions in our back catalogue.  Blimey. If you’re new here, welcome, and good luck catching up!  ️ What to Expect:  Round 1: Name the Franchise! - I’ll play the ident, you name the ITV company.  Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge - We’re digging into our archives. Have you been paying attention?  Round 3: Name That Tune - The best TV theme tunes from 1971.  Round 4: TV Times - General 70s telly knowledge.  Bonus Question - One final challenge to separate the casual viewers from the true 70s TV obsessives.  Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite brew, and let’s see how many you can get right!  Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com  Take care,  Oliver 📲 Connect & Follow * 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/1324933/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

Our 200th Episode 🎉🎉

Welcome to a very special episode of My 70's TV Childhood! This is our 200th episode! That's right, we've now published 200 episodes of podcast land's favourite podcast celebrating what it was like to grow up as a child in the 1970s and the important part that television played in our lives back then. We are now into our 7th season, and I still can't believe that we are still going strong, still growing our band of dedicated listeners, and still finding all sorts of things to discuss. 💬 What to Expect: •How It All Began: We go back to the summer of 2020, when the podcast was just a new beginning in a time of optimism. •From Frustrated Author to Podcaster: I share the story of how a half-finished novel and a love for new technology led to the creation of My 70's TV Childhood. •The First Episodes: We revisit the early days of the podcast, from the first episode to our first Christmas special. •The Growth of the Podcast: We look at how the podcast has grown over the years, from a fortnightly show to a weekly dose of 70s TV nostalgia. •The Future of the Podcast: We discuss what's next for My 70's TV Childhood, including more interviews, live events, and merchandise. •Your Feedback: We share some of the lovely feedback you have provided over the years. I would love to know what your favourite episodes have been, so I will put a post onto our Facebook group and you can let me know. Take care, Oliver 📲 Connect & Follow •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] 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 TV alive! Tell your friends about the podcast 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]

Quiz #64: “And Now the News…”

“Here is the News…” 📰  This week’s quiz is all about the newsreaders who brought us the headlines in the 70s. I’ll give you the name of a newsreader, and you just have to tell me whether they were on the BBC or ITN. Simple! We’ve now recorded 64 quizzes, which means there are over 1,280 questions in our back catalogue. Blimey.  If you’re new here, welcome, and good luck catching up!  We know you can do it 💪 ️  💬 What to Expect: Round 1: Here is the News — I’ll give you the name of a newsreader, you tell me if they were on the BBC or ITN.  Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge — We’re digging into our archives. Have you been paying attention?  Round 3: Name That Tune — The best TV theme tunes from 1973. You’ll need to listen to the podcast for this one!  Round 4: TV Times — General 70s telly knowledge.  Bonus Question One final challenge to separate the casual viewers from the true 70s TV obsessives.  Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite brew, and let’s see how many you can get right! Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com  Take care, Oliver  📲 Connect & Follow * 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/1324933/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

Monty Python: The Comedy That Changed Everything

It was silly, it was intellectual, and it was like nothing anyone had ever seen before. This week, we're revisiting the chaotic and brilliant world of Monty Python's Flying Circus. From the Ministry of Silly Walks to the Spanish Inquisition, Monty Python's unique brand of absurd humour revolutionised comedy and left a lasting impact on British culture. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Pythons, the creation of their groundbreaking show, and the sketches that have become legendary. 💬 What to Expect: •The Pythons: How Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Terry Gilliam came together to create a comedy revolution. •Pythonesque Humour: We explore the show's unique and intellectual style of comedy that defied classification. •Iconic Sketches: From SPAM to the Lumberjack Song, we revisit some of the most memorable and hilarious moments from the show. •Controversy & Censorship: We look at how the show's controversial material often clashed with the BBC. •The Legacy: We discuss the enduring impact of Monty Python on comedy and popular culture. What's your favourite Monty Python sketch? Let us know in the comments! And if you love chatting about this stuff with people who remember it just like you do, come and join our My 70s TV Childhood Facebook community. Take care, Oliver 📲 Connect & Follow * 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] This is a Worth A Listen Production 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 TV alive! Tell your friends about the podcast and invite them to join the fun. Get in touch! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1324933/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]

The Quiz #63: Catchphrase

"I'm free!" "Ooh, you are awful!" "Nice to see you, to see you..." This week's quiz is all about the catchphrases that defined 70s telly. Can you remember who said what?  Some are dead easy, others might have you scratching your head. We've now recorded 63 quizzes, which means over 1,260 questions floating about in our back catalogue. Blimey.  If you're new here, welcome, and good luck catching up!  We know you can do it 💪 💬 What to Expect: Round 1: Catchphrase - I'll give you the catchphrase, you tell me who said it. No accents, I promise. Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge - We're digging into our archives. Have you been paying attention? Round 3: Name That Tune - The best TV theme tunes from 1975. You'll need to listen to the podcast for this one! Round 4: TV Times - General 70s telly knowledge.  Bonus Question - One final challenge to separate the casual viewers from the true 70s TV obsessives. Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite brew, and let's see how many you can get right! Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com [quiz@my70stvchildhood.com] Take care, Oliver 📲 Connect & Follow * 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/1324933/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/olivercolling]