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Distinct Drama on Distinct Nostalgia introduces a Special Comedy Drama trilogy by Carl Chetty for Christmas week.

First Up....

Soft Centres by Carl Chetty

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Florrie and Dotty
Series Four

Episode 3
In a Flap

Florrie and Dotty get a bit festive and chat all things advent-y and how women have always got the blame for things. With a sprinkling of fizzy wine and domestic uncertainty.

Florrie    Lindsay Eavis

Dotty     Janice Fryett

Written by Janice Fryett
Edited and produced by John Fryett

A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostalgia

(Note: this episode contains adult themes)

About Florrie & Dotty are two ladies in their sixties who blend past and present with their unique sense of humour and way with words. They love a cuppa (and something stronger), a nice sweet fancy and will have a sideswipe at anything from the neighbours to social issues, sexuality and social media. They live in neat stone built terraced houses in a (northern) street near you.

About Janice Fryett - actor/writer
Janice spent many years as a teacher, mother, writer and singer and trained as an actor in her fifties at ICAT Manchester, graduating in July 2017, since when she has worked in most areas of the industry. Janice originated the role of Carol Atkins in the musical play The Jury at The Brindley Runcorn in 2018 and Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London in Feb 2020 (eight FOUR STAR reviews and nominated for an ‘Offy’). She has appeared in four TV commercials, short films, radio plays, dance theatre narration and fringe theatre in Oldham Coliseum, Liverpool Everyman, Storyhouse Chester and pub theatre.

About  Lindsay Eavis - actor
Lindsay has been performing since she was 4 years old. As a child she trained as a dancer and at 16 won a place at ArtsEdin London. Despite several breaks due to family commitments, her career has taken her all over the country and into Europe. She has worked professionally in serious drama, comedy, pantomime, TIE and television. Aside from her acting work she pursued a career as a Trainer in the NHS and was involved in the local amateur scene as actor, director, teacher and choreographer.

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He's one of the giants of Coronation Street of the past 30 years. He played Jim McDonald for 11 years and has been back around 7 times to reprise his role. But there's much more to Charlie Lawson than the Street. Here Ashley sits down for a lengthy chat with this fine actor whose career spans four decades and includes working with the legendary film maker Mike Leigh.  Expect a very candid conversation as Charlie recalls his early years on Corrie working with Bev Callard, Nick Cochrane and Simon Gregson.  There's frank language throughout. Charlie doesn't mince his words when he talks about the state of TV today! And just what will be in that book he's been working on?

And of course you can hear tons of interviews with other Coronation Street stars on Distinct Nostalgia. Have a trawl through our archive wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Florrie and Dotty
Series Four

Episode 2
Hiding in Plain Sight

Florrie and Dotty discuss podcasts, department stores and starting their own chat line. But what sort do they have in mind? A knock at Dotty's door changes everything. 

Florrie    Lindsay Eavis 

Dotty     Janice Fryett 

Matt      Matthew Webb

Nobby   Billy 

Written by Janice Fryett
Edited and produced by John Fryett

A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostalgia

(Note: this episode contains adult themes)

About Florrie & Dotty are two ladies in their sixties who blend past and present with their unique sense of humour and way with words. They love a cuppa (and something stronger), a nice sweet fancy and will have a sideswipe at anything from the neighbours to social issues, sexuality and social media. They live in neat stone built terraced houses in a (northern) street near you.

About Janice Fryett - actor/writer
Janice spent many years as a teacher, mother, writer and singer and trained as an actor in her fifties at ICAT Manchester, graduating in July 2017, since when she has worked in most areas of the industry. Janice originated the role of Carol Atkins in the musical play The Jury at The Brindley Runcorn in 2018 and Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London in Feb 2020 (eight FOUR STAR reviews and nominated for an ‘Offy’). She has appeared in four TVcommercials, short films, radio plays, dance theatre narration and fringe theatre in Oldham Coliseum, Liverpool Everyman, Storyhouse Chester and pub theatre.

About  Lindsay Eavis - actor
Lindsay has been performing since she was 4 years old. As a child she trained as a dancer and at 16 won a place at ArtsEdin London. Despite several breaks due to family commitments, her career has taken her all over the country and into Europe. She has worked professionally in serious drama, comedy, pantomime, TIE and television. Aside from her acting work she pursued a career as a Trainer in the NHS and was involved in the local amateur scene as actor, director, teacher and choreographer.

For further info, contact Janice and Lindsay via [email protected]

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Florrie and Dotty
Series Four

Episode 1
Late Summer Madness
Florrie and Dotty catch up after making the most of their new freedoms after the last lockdown. They discuss electric scooters, puppies and posh hotels. Dotty brings Florrie up to speed with her Matt's love life and his expected baby. But will she get a look in?

Cast:

Florrie    Lindsay Eavis 

Dotty     Janice Fryett 

Written by Janice Fryett
Edited and produced by John Fryett

A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostalgia

(Note: this episode contains adult themes)


About Florrie & Dotty are two ladies in their sixties who blend past and present with their unique sense of humour and way with words. They love a cuppa (and something stronger), a nice sweet fancy and will have a sideswipe at anything from the neighbours to social issues, sexuality and social media. They live in neat stone built terraced houses in a (northern) street near you.

About Janice Fryett - actor/writer
Janice spent many years as a teacher, mother, writer and singer and trained as an actor in her fifties at ICAT Manchester, graduating in July 2017, since when she has worked in most areas of the industry. Janice originated the role of Carol Atkins in the musical play The Jury at The Brindley Runcorn in 2018 and Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London in Feb 2020 (eight FOUR STAR reviews and nominated for an ‘Offy’). She has appeared in four TVcommercials, short films, radio plays, dance theatre narration and fringe theatre in Oldham Coliseum, Liverpool Everyman, Storyhouse Chester and pub theatre.

About  Lindsay Eavis - actor
Lindsay has been performing since she was 4 years old. As a child she trained as a dancer and at 16 won a place at ArtsEdin London. Despite several breaks due to family commitments, her career has taken her all over the country and into Europe. She has worked professionally in serious drama, comedy, pantomime, TIE and television. Aside from her acting work she pursued a career as a Trainer in the NHS and was involved in the local amateur scene as actor, director, teacher and choreographer.

For further info, contact Janice and Lindsay via [email protected]

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He arrived in Coronation Street in 1983 as the show finally created a home on the cobbles for Vera and her husband Jack. Terry joined them at No.9 and Nigel Pivaro quickly made the character his own.  Within a short time, Terry was causing trouble and Nigel was becoming a household face overnight with Corrie regularly watched by half the country.  Ashley chats to Nigel about his time on the Street, working with Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn, helping to create a rather complex character and life on and off screen. 

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Dawn Acton played Tracy Barlow through her young teenage years and into her early 20s. She navigated the iconic Coronation Street character from childhood to adulthood as she developed a feisty nature and began causing trouble for her long suffering mum Deirdre. Dawn played her for 11 years and has some fond memories of her time on the Street as the third actor to play Corrie's bad girl.  She also talks about leaving the cobbles and how that affected her at the time.

Picture: Paul Ripley

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Long before bed hopping became common place in the Dales, even a vague hint of a dalliance was a shock to Emmerdale Farm viewers for a character like Dolly, played by Jean Rogers.

Here we've searched high and low for the man who did catch her eye briefly and could have stolen her away from Matt in the late 1980s.

Ashley's been chatting to Greg Floy who played the dashing Stephen Fuller - or the tree feller fella as Jean Rogers nicknamed him.  Along the way there's a little surprise for Greg as he's reunited with his short-lived romantic co-star 33 years on.

Enjoy!......there's another Emmerdale reunion coming soon...

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