Distinct Nostalgia

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Magpie was one of the big kids shows of the 70s. 7 million viewers on ITV twice a week, it was the more risque rival to Blue Peter on the BBC.  Over four decades since it left our screens,  Ashley's assembled three of the show's most popular presenters for a reunion. Mick Robe...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Philip Franks rose to widespread fame as Charley in the original Darling Buds of May in the early 90s. Now 30 years on, ITV are bringing back The Larkins with a whole new cast. Here Philip chats about the heady days of the first incarnation and working with the legendary David Jason who...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Tracy is one of Corrie’s most enduring characters.  Generations have watched her change from innocent little girl to troubled 20 something through to soap bad girl. She’s been played by four different actors. And the first was Christabel Finch who took on the role from being just a few...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Casualty and Heartbeat star Jonathan Kerrigan sits down for a fun chat with Ashley Byrne. The conversation ventures into his early years, his time on two of Britain's biggest drama series, being described as a heartthrob, working in the States and his musical talents. Jonathan rema...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message As our ‘Casualty at 35’ celebrations continue, one of the show’s original stars has taken time out to give us an extensive and exclusive interview about her years on the world’s longest running medical drama. Ashley has been speaking to Cath Shipton who played iconic character Duffy rig...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It’s the longest running medical drama in the world and here we meet the woman who spoke the very first words in Casualty.  Debbie Roza Mercier played the show’s first receptionist from 1986 to 1987 before giving up acting for a life in Canada. Here she gives a unique perspective on an...

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message As our series of 'Funny Women of Great British Sitcom' continues,  Andy Hoyle chats to Judy Cornwell about her long career. Judy starred as Daisy in Keeping Up Appearances alongside Geoffrey Hughes as Onslow during the 1990s.  Also in this series - interviews with Sally Thomse...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Anna Karen played one of the most popular characters of 70s sitcom in Britain - the hilarious accident prone but sex mad 'Olive' in On the Buses. The series began in 1969 and became a favourite throughout the next decade with more than 70 episodes plus 3 feature films - On The...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It's back to the 1970s  for the first in a special series of three programmes meeting some of the Queens of British Sitcom.  Here Ashley speaks to Sally Thomsett who played Jo in the runaway ITV comedy Man About The House which starred Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Yootha...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It was multi-Oscar nominated and its creator walked away with best screenplay. The Crying Game also won Best British Film at the Baftas. And it was ground breaking, tackling as it did race, gender, sexuality and nationality all with a background of the troubles in Northern Ireland. Full...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Series 3 Think On! Florrie and Dotty are mixing again following the lifting of Covid restrictions. They're enjoying a cuppa in Dotty's kitchen but will they be hugging? Men are under scrutiny as usual and there's a surprise on the way. Florrie....Lindsay Eavis Dotty.........

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message We’re usually celebrating the iconic shows of the past with the people who were there but very, very occasionally DistinctNostalgia will focus in on something contemporary we feel deserves some real attention and this is one of those rare occasions. TWO DOORS DOWN  is the BBC’s hidden c...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message David Renwick is one of the real British comedy writing legends. He created the iconic Victor Meldrew. Over two parts Ashley talks to David about his early years and the plethora of comedies he's written. In this second programme David talks about his inspiration for Victor and how...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message David Renwick is one of the real British comedy writing legends. He created the iconic Victor Meldrew. Over two parts Ashley talks to David about his early years and the plethora of comedies he's written. In this first programme David talks about penning sketches for The Two Ronnie...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Series 2 Episode 3  Watch With Mother At last Florrie & Dotty can meet in Florrie's back yard and reminisce about great TV ads of the 70s, children's TV in the 60s, with its threesomes, and a ponder a modern meaning of Easter. Florrie....Lindsay Eavis  Dotty.......Janice F...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Series 2 Episode 2 - Witches Don't Drown  The 'girls' chat on the phone about exercise, Mother's Day and Yorkshire Tea. Then meet outside where they debate gender-based violence and wonder if we're all to blame. Florrie....Janice Fryett Dotty.......Lindsay Eavis...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Back by popular demand, we've a new series of original sitcom shorts from northern gossips' Florrie and Dotty this Easter. Janice Fryett and Lindsay Eavis star as they get to grips with everything from 'permitted exercise', bending 'the rules' Bridgerton-in...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Back by popular demand, we've a new series of original sitcom shorts from northern gossips' Florrie and Dotty this Easter. Janice Fryett and Lindsay Eavis star as they get to grips with everything from 'permitted exercise', bending 'the rules' Bridgerton-in...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message He played Sinbad in Brookside for 16 years. 21 years after quitting as the loveable rogue, he’s still Sinbad to generations. Michael Starke takes questions from Ashley and NHS worker William Coughlin in a special soap edition of DistinctNostalgia. Enjoy! And don't forget Distinct N...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Coming soon - in conversation with the stars of Magpie .. listen to teaser  Support the show

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Casualty and Heartbeat star Jonathan Kerrigan sits down for a fun chat with Ashley Byrne. The conversation ventures into his early years, his time on two of Britain's biggest drama series, being described as a heartthrob, working in the States and his musical talents. Jonathan rema...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Coming soon - in conversation with Jonathan Kerrigan .. listen to teaser  Support the show

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Alyson Spiro was no stranger to soap when she took on the role of Sarah Sugden in Emmerdale in 1994. She'd previously starred for a year in Brookside. But the role of Sarah was a special one for Alyson and here she tells Ashley all about the ups and downs of starring in a major UK...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Roberta Kerr has starred in most of the soaps - Corrie as Wendy Crozier, Brookside, EastEnders, The Archers - and of course as Jan Glover in Emmerdale. Roberta really enjoyed her time in the Dales because it gave her a character to really get her teeth into and explore all Jan's nu...