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My 70's TV Childhood Hello! I'm Oliver Colling. And this is My 70s TV Childhood.

We are a podcast dedicated to taking you back to childhood memories of 1970s Britain and the part that television played in our and our family's lives back then.

"Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew..." You finished it, didn't you?Quiz #52 tests your real Trumptonshire knowledge.PC McGarry'...
16/09/2025

"Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew..."
You finished it, didn't you?

Quiz #52 tests your real Trumptonshire knowledge.
PC McGarry's number?
Lord Belborough's butler?

Most people can't answer. But you're not most people!!

Tune In now. 🔗 in comments

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12/09/2025

Flashback Friday 🐰✨

We’re heading back to the 70s with Animal Magic! From childhood pets to the unforgettable Flopsy the rabbit, this episode dives into how our attitudes towards animals have changed over the years.

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Spotify:🎧 http://bit.ly/4plIFBk
Apple : 🍏http://bit.ly/41MTHFY
YouTube: 📺http://bit.ly/3Ih1JjH

10/09/2025

Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, and the glorious Yorkshire Dales brought James Herriot’s stories to life and into our homes.

🎙️ Do you remember Mrs Pumphrey and Tricki Woo? What are your favourite 70s pet memories?

👇Links in the comments

Remember "All Creatures Great and Small"? That gentle Yorkshire vet drama that made us all want to move to the Dales!Thi...
09/09/2025

Remember "All Creatures Great and Small"? That gentle Yorkshire vet drama that made us all want to move to the Dales!

This week I explore:

🐾 How we've evolved from goldfish in plastic bags at fairs to understanding proper rabbit runs and expensive vet bills
🏔️ Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy & Peter Davison's perfect chemistry bringing James Herriot's world to life
📚 The phenomenon that transformed bestselling books into television gold

Links in the comments

05/09/2025

☀️📺 Flashback to the summer of ’76! This week’s Friday Flashback on My 70s TV Childhood takes us to The Mr Men — and who better to guide us through the last of the summer than Mr Happy?
Relive the nostalgia and tune in.
Full episode link in comments! 🎙️✨☀️

03/09/2025

🎒✏️ Back to School… even 40 years on, it still brings back memories!

In this week’s My 70’s TV Childhood Quiz, we’ve got a special Back to School round. Test your memory with questions on Grange Hill, Top of the Form, Play School and more.

Think you remember your school days TV? 🎓

Links in the comments 👇

📚 Back to School with My 70s TV Childhood Quiz! 📺Can you remember the name of Grange Hill's first head teacher? 📺Who wa...
02/09/2025

📚 Back to School with My 70s TV Childhood Quiz!

📺Can you remember the name of Grange Hill's first head teacher?
📺Who was the main host of the school quiz "Top of the Form"?

Plus we've got our usual mix of nostalgic TV trivia, including questions about The Tomorrow People, Tiswas, and the classic Porridge!

🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast app - new episode available!

The link to the show is in the comments

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29/08/2025

Friday Flashback!
We were in the company of Nina Saville this week — better known as Savo, secretary to the unforgettable Mr Rumbold in Are You Being Served?

If that’s piqued your nostalgic interest, why not revisit our episode Ground Floor: Perfumery, Stationery and Leather Goods and step back onto the shop floor with us. 🎩🛍️

🎧 Listen here:

Apple Podcasts – Ground Floor Episode
Spotify – My 70s TV Childhood

27/08/2025

From Are You Being Served? To a new novel!

Nina Saville shares what it was like acting live with comedy legends!

Now she’s turned to writing with her gripping new book A Night with Damien Spur.

Don’t miss it!

Meet Nina Saville - Mr. Rumbold's secretary from "Are You Being Served?" turned novelist!This week's highlights: 📺 Live ...
26/08/2025

Meet Nina Saville - Mr. Rumbold's secretary from "Are You Being Served?" turned novelist!

This week's highlights:
📺 Live TV comedy with legends Molly Sugden & John Inman - pure magic!
🏢 Behind the scenes at Grace Brothers department store
📚 Her brilliant debut novel "A Night with Damien Spur"

Links in the comments

22/08/2025

FLASHBACK FRIDAY 📺

Remember You're A Womble!

Underground, overground, wombling free... if those words just made you smile, you're definitely a child of the 1970s!

From the iconic theme tune to those unforgettable characters, The Wombles were more than just entertainment - they were early eco-warriors teaching us about environmental responsibility before it was trendy.

Tune into our Remember You're A Womble! Episode…it's one of our BEST!

20/08/2025

🎊 MILESTONE ALERT: 50th Episode! 🎊

We're celebrating in style at My 70s TV Childhood towers with our biggest quiz yet - "50 Shades of Grey Hair!"

Think you know your 1970s TV? From The Galloping Gourmet to Elephant Boy - how much do you actually remember?

Ready to play along? Grab a friend, test your knowledge, and see if those childhood TV memories are as sharp as you think they are.

Tune in for the full 20 questions and all the answers!

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