Lytt til My 70's TV Childhood

This week, I journey back to the musical landscape of my childhood, exploring those special pop music shows that lit up our screens in the 1970s. Before the era of MTV and streaming, we cherished those few precious programs where we could watch our musical idols perform. My earliest musical memories include my mother's lullabies and the plastic record player I shared with my sister. We had quite the eclectic collection – The Chipmunks' Christmas songs, Petula Clark's "Downtown," and that peculiar advertising jingle for "Lon Six Star Nylon" that somehow remains etched in my memory decades later! "Lift Off with Ayshea" truly pioneered children's music television. Granada TV's production featured Ayshea Brough, a trailblazing Asian presenter, introducing remarkable performances – including David Bowie's first appearance as Ziggy Stardust! After 8 successful series, the show eventually gave way to a tartan invasion!! The Bay City Rollers' "Shang-a-Lang" captured the feverish excitement of Rollermania, combining music with comedy sketches as teenage girls across Britain screamed for Alan, Eric, Les, Derek and Stewart. Their popularity was extraordinary, with fans chasing them everywhere they went. Later, Granada TV unveiled "Get It Together" with Roy North (familiar to many as Mr. Roy from "The Basil Brush Show") and Linda Fletcher – essentially reviving the winning formula pioneered by "Lift Off." The BBC made several attempts to incorporate pop music into their children's programming, with awkward segments on "Blue Peter" and "Crackerjack," before the energetic but ultimately disappointing "Cheggers Plays Pop" bounced onto our screens with Keith Chegwin at the helm. Which of these musical showcases do you remember watching? How did you prefer seeing your pop heroes on television back in the 1970s? Contact Us:   📧 Email: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com 📖 Blog: [Link [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]] 📘 Facebook:[Link [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]] 🐦 X: [Link [https://twitter.com/home]] 📺 YouTube: [Link [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood]] Don't forget to like, rate, and review me wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps me grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz 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]

Welcome back to My 70s TV Childhood Quiz, where I test your knowledge of 70s television trivia! We're up to Quiz #41 now, meaning you've tackled over 820 questions from the golden age of British TV. Some of you thought last time’s questions were a bit tough, but with scores still creeping into the high teens, I think we’re striking the right balance between fun and challenge! This week, Round One is all about Jimmy Perry – Dad’s Army and…  It’s a Yes or No round where I name a series and you decide if Jimmy Perry was one of the writers. A 50/50 chance on each one—easy? We’ll see! Round Two: Marathon/Fil Rouge These questions are drawn from past episodes of the podcast, so if you’re a long-time listener, you might just have an edge. A real treat for the loyal among you! Round Three: Name That Tune – 1971 Edition  Spin the wheel and get your ears ready! Can you identify these five classic TV theme tunes from shows that first aired in 1971? Round Four: TV Times A general knowledge round for true telly buffs—covering all sorts from cartoon competitions to forgotten sitcoms and iconic detective shows. Bonus Question:  On 7th June 1971, the Blue Peter team buried something in the garden. What was it?  (You’ll get the point if you name the item or even the occasion!) How Did You Do? Did you fly through the Jimmy Perry round? Were the theme tunes familiar friends or forgotten relics? I’d love to hear how you got on—share your score, your memories, or just say hello! Send your answers and scores to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com Take care,  Oliver Contact Us: 📧 Email: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com 📖 Blog: [Link [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]] 📘 Facebook:[Link [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]] 🐦 X: [Link [https://twitter.com/home]] 📺 YouTube: [Link [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]

This week, I journey back to the golden age of British television advertising in the 1970s. Those wonderful commercial breaks were filled with jingles we can still sing today and catchphrases that became part of our everyday language. The 70s were simpler times with no mobile phones or social media, where computers existed largely only in TV shows with their big cabinets, whirring tape spools, and banks of flashing lights doing nothing in particular. From the chocolate treats like Finger of Fudge "It's just enough to give your kids a treat and just enough until it's time to eat" and Marathon bars with their "new lighter centre, smooth super chocolate, golden caramel, peanuts," to Birds Eye Chips with Rodney Bewes lamenting his local chippy being replaced by a multi-storey car park. I reminisce about those ever-present chip pans filled with Spry Crisp N'Dry, always ready for action in our kitchens – presumably reusing the fat made economic sense and only added to the flavour! The beloved PG Tips chimps make an appearance with their "Mr. Shifter tea commercial "I've shifted more pianos than you've had dinners", bringing back memories of the posters I had on my bedroom wall and the tea card albums my Auntie Elsie collected for me. We explore sophisticated drinks like Campari with Lorraine Chase's iconic "Luton Airport" advert, and household products like Jif "cleans right through to the shine", Electrolux vacuums with their "sight suction channels," and the unforgettable Shake n' Vac with its earworm jingle "Do the shake and vac and put the freshness back." Personal grooming features prominently with Head & Shoulders, Harmony hairspray "You are the only one that knows for sure", and those remarkable aftershave commercials for Mandate with Sacha Distel and Hai Karate complete with self-defence instructions!.  Then finally we all go on holiday with adverts from Pontins, a family of four for just £42 plus VAT! and British Airways with their "massive savings" that still cost enough for a house deposit in 1977! No wonder my family never ventured beyond the UK. What was your favourite advert from the 1970s? Which commercial jingle can you still sing word for word today? And I know you're still singing the shake and vac one! Take care, Oliver Contact Us: 📧 Email: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com 📖 Blog: [Link [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]] 📘 Facebook:[Link [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]] 🐦 X: [Link [https://twitter.com/home]] 📺 YouTube: [Link [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood]] Don't forget to like, rate, and review me wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps me grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz 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]

Welcome back to my My 70s TV Childhood Quiz, where I test your knowledge of 70s television trivia! This milestone 40th quiz, meaning I've now tested you on an impressive 800 questions about 1970s TV. After many of you reported higher scores on our previous quiz, I'm considering making the next 800 a lot harder— Joking?? You be the judge! This week our Round One is a Doctor Who – Yes or No test. It's a straightforward round where I name actors and you decide whether they appeared in Doctor Who during the 70s. With a 50/50 chance on each question, will you get a flying start or face disaster? Round Two: Marathon/Fil Rouge Questions about subjects we've covered throughout the six seasons of my podcast. Even if you haven't listened to all the episodes, you should be able to make educated guesses. Round Three: is the fan favourite! Name That Tune & Spin the Wheel The wheel lands on 1977! Can you identify five TV theme tunes from this specific year? Get your ears ready for some nostalgic melodies. Round Four: TV Times A challenging round for the all rounders where anything goes - questions about various 70s television shows, personalities, and notable programming from the era. And our Bonus Question: How many episodes of the rather weird French import Barbapapa cartoon show were made? (You'll get it correct if you're within five either way) How Did You Do? I'd love to hear how you scored on our 40th quiz! Did you ace the Doctor Who round? Were the theme tunes instantly recognisable? Share your results on social media, comment on our blog, or send me an email to let me know. Send your answers and score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com Take care, Oliver Contact Us: 📧 Email: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com 📖 Blog: [Link [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]] 📘 Facebook:[Link [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]] 🐦 X: [Link [https://twitter.com/home]] 📺 YouTube: [Link [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 quiz 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]

This week, I journey back to 1974 to explore the enchanting world of Bagpuss - voted Britain's favorite children's program in a BBC poll. Despite only 13 episodes ever being made, this magical series from Smallfilms' Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate captured my heart and the hearts of a generation. Bagpuss followed a simple yet captivating formula: young Emily would bring lost items to her shop, where Bagpuss and friends would clean them up, tell stories about them, and display them for their owners to reclaim. Bagpuss himself (the accidentally pink and white striped "old, saggy cloth cat"), the industrious mice from the mouse organ, Madeline the ragdoll, Gabriel the banjo-playing toad, and the pompous Professor Yaffle. Each episode featured traditional folk tales and songs! Part of the "Watch with Mother" time slot that created precious shared viewing experiences - memories that have endured for nearly 50 years. These brief but impactful television moments connected families and created lasting impressions that many of my listeners still cherish today. What's your favorite memory of Bagpuss? Can you still recite the iconic closing lines? Contact Us: 📧 Email: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com 📖 Blog: [Link [https://my70stvchildhood.com/]] 📘 Facebook:[Link [https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood]] 🐦 X: [Link [https://twitter.com/home]] 📺 YouTube: [Link [https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood]] Don't forget to like, rate, and review me wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps me grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz 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]