My 70's TV Childhood

Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood, the podcast where we revisit the television greats that shaped our lives growing up in 1970s Britain. In this episode, we’re taking a nostalgic journey into Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, an animated sitcom created by Hanna-Barbera. While it offered a distinctly American take on suburban life, its themes of generational conflict and shifting societal values...

Welcome back to My 70s TV Childhood Quiz! I’m thrilled to bring you the latest instalment of our fortnightly trip into 70s TV nostalgia. If you’re new here, a warm welcome! This podcast is all about celebrating the golden age of television and what it was like growing up in Britain during the 1970s. For our loyal listeners, thank you for your continued support—you’re the heart of our community. Th...

Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood, the podcast where we revisit the TV shows, memories, and moments that shaped childhoods in 1970s Britain. It’s hard to believe we’re already in our sixth season! The support and love from all of you listening, sharing your memories, and getting in touch means the world to me—thank you! In today’s episode, we’re taking a nostalgic trip back to one of the ultima...

Welcome to the first episode of Season 6 of My 70s TV Childhood! I’m Oliver Colling, and I’m delighted to kick off 2025 with a brand-new quiz episode to blow away the Christmas cobwebs. If you’re new to the podcast, a warm welcome to you! My 70s TV Childhood is a podcast dedicated to celebrating what it was like to grow up in Britain during the 1970s—a time when television was the heart of family...

Hello and welcome back to another episode of My 70s TV Childhood. This week, we’re stepping into the world of one of Britain’s most beloved sitcoms from the 70s: It Ain’t Half Hot Mum. Created by the iconic duo Jimmy Perry and David Croft, this series brought a unique mix of humour and heartfelt storytelling to our screens. Set in World War II, the show followed the antics of a concert party in th...

As Christmas Eve jingles ever closer, let’s take a moment to unwrap the festive season in 1970s Britain—a time filled with wonder, laughter, and the magic of television. Christmas as a child in the 70s was pure joy. The excitement began weeks in advance, from crafting endless paper chains at school to rehearsing nativity plays that got more creative each year (a South Sea Island-themed production,...

Welcome to a very special edition of My 70s TV Childhood! This week, we’re celebrating Christmas with a listener-powered quiz extravaganza. That’s right—every single question in this episode has been submitted by you, our brilliant audience. Your response was overwhelming, and while we couldn’t include all of your fantastic submissions, we’ve curated a selection that spans the golden age of 1970s...

Welcome to My 70s TV Childhood! As the festive season jingles ever closer, it’s time to unwrap memories of Christmas in 1970s Britain. Ah, the Christmas list. A child’s masterpiece of dreams, overthinking, and perhaps a little greed. Would Father Christmas judge your requests? Would you strike the perfect balance between modesty and ambition? Tools like the Argos catalogue turned our imaginings in...

Welcome back to the My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! This week, we’re marching straight into the world of Dad’s Army with a special quiz that celebrates the much-loved sitcom and plenty more from the golden age of 1970s British television. Whether you’re a devoted fan or just here for a bit of fun, grab a cuppa and join us! Kicking things off, our Don’t Panic! round salutes Dad’s Army. From Private Fraz...

Welcome to another episode of My 70s TV Childhood . This time, we’re returning to the world of Gerry Anderson’s iconic puppet series. Growing up in 1970s Britain, Thunderbirds and other Anderson creations like Stingray , Captain Scarlet , and Joe 90 were a big part of my TV memories. We explore the genius of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and their revolutionary Supermarionation technique, which brough...

I’m not sure what possessed me to venture into the dusty cellar this week, but I’m glad I did. Deep in the archives of My 70’s TV Childhood Towers , I unearthed copies of the Radio Times and TV Times from 19th November 1975. Armed with these fragile treasures, I pieced together a fascinating snapshot of what was on TV that chilly Wednesday evening nearly 50 years ago. It was a typical night of 70’...

Hello, 70s TV lovers! Welcome to a brand-new episode of My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz ! We’re excited to take you on another journey through the colourful, quirky, and unforgettable world of British TV in the 1970s. Get ready for four rounds packed with nostalgia, surprises, and a few fresh twists! First up is Round One: Animal Magic, where we’ll test your memory of the famous four-legged (and sometim...

Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood ! In today’s episode, we’re on a wild ride through the zany five-minute gems that made British teatime magical in the 1970s. Just before the news, these teatime treats burst onto our screens, packing unforgettable characters and stories into a few short minutes. From the peculiar Hector fussing over his garden, to Dougal’s dry wit on The Magic Roundabout , to L...

Welcome to the latest episode of My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! Today, we’re taking another nostalgic journey through the 1970s, revisiting unforgettable moments from British TV. In this episode, we’ve got four rounds packed with fun and challenging questions about classic 70s TV. Whether you’re here for the first time or you’re a seasoned listener, it’s all just for fun—so come along and test your kn...

Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood ! This episode is an absolute treat for fans of 1970s British sci-fi as we take a journey into the time-bending world of Timeslip . But before we leap into the past—or the future—I’m thrilled to announce some fantastic news! We’ve been shortlisted for Best TV and Film Podcast at the UK Independent Podcast Awards for the second consecutive year! It’s a real hono...

Welcome to another episode of My 70’s TV Childhood , the podcast where we take a nostalgic look back at the television and memories of growing up in 1970s Britain. Today, we bring you quiz number 29, filled with questions about the TV shows, characters, and actors who defined our childhoods. It’s an Octoberfest special, so expect to encounter some iconic figures linked to the month of October. Thi...

Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood! I’m Oliver Colling, and this episode holds a special place in my heart. Before we dive into the wonderful world of Tony Hart, I’d like to take a moment to dedicate this episode to my dear friend, Anthony Martin, who sadly passed away suddenly on September 18th, 2024. Anthony was a great fan of this podcast, always excited to join in on our quizzes—even if he d...

Hello, and welcome back to The My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz! This week, I’m bringing you 20 brand new questions across four rounds, all celebrating 1970s television. In Round One, titled “And Just Before the News...” , we’re diving into those five-minute shows that used to air just before the teatime news on BBC 1 during the 1970s. Round Two is our “Marathon or Fil Rouge” round, where all the questio...

In this episode of My 70’s TV Childhood , we return to  the much-loved 1970s British sitcom The Good Life . By popular request from listener Danny (thank you, Danny!), we reminisce about the journey of Tom and Barbara Good as they trade in suburban comfort for a life of self-sufficiency. Created by the brilliant duo Bob Larbey and John Esmonde, The Good Life captured audiences with its wit, charm,...

Hello, and welcome back to The My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz ! This week, I’m bringing you 20 brand new questions across four rounds, all celebrating 1970s television. In Round One, titled “Variety Pack,” we’ll dive into questions about the Royal Variety Performance, a huge TV event in the 1970s that entertained millions of viewers across the UK. Next is our “Marathon or Fil Rouge” round, where we loo...

Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood ! Today, we're returning to the colourful and somewhat surreal world of Rainbow , one of the most iconic children’s television shows of the 1970s. As regular listeners know, our podcast is all about the magic of growing up in 1970s Britain, when TV was a central part of our daily lives and a source of endless fascination for kids across the country. Rainbo...

Hello, and welcome back to The My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz ! This week, we bring you 20 brand new questions across four rounds, celebrating all things 1970s television. In Round One, “Back to School,” we’re returning to schools, just in time for the Autumn term!  Whether you loved or loathed your school days, we’ve got some questions to jog your memory. Round Two is our "Marathon or Fil Rouge&q...

Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood! Today, we’re returning to the quirky world of Little Big Time, a show that took a unique approach to children’s television in the 70s. As many of you know, our podcast explores the magic of growing up in 1970s Britain—a time when families gathered around the box, and TV was a relatively new and exciting phenomenon for us Brits. Today, we’re revisiting Little B...

Hello, and welcome back to The My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz. This week, we’re celebrating our 25th quiz with 20 fresh questions across four rounds, all focused on the unforgettable TV of the 1970s. In Round One, "Blue Peter Badge," we’ll start with five questions about the iconic children’s show, Blue Peter. Test your knowledge on one of the most beloved shows of our childhoods. Next, in Ro...

Hello and welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood. Today we’re celebrating one of the most beloved characters from 1970s British television—Basil Brush. Who could forget his signature “Boom Boom!”!  Basil Brush was more than just a puppet; he was a TV icon. In this episode, we explore Basil’s journey from his early days as a sidekick on The Three Scampies to becoming the star of his own show by 1968....