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Former EastEnders actor Andrew Lynford (who played Simon In the Late 90s) delivers a special tribute to Barbara who has sadly passed away at the age of 83 after a battle with dementia. 

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She played Hayley Cropper for 16 years and being in Corrie changed her life in lots of different ways. Here, on Corrie's special day, Julie Hesmondhalgh reflects on what Coronation Street means to her - from watching it as a little girl in the 70s, landing a role in the world's longest running drama serial, playing one of the show's most iconic characters - and even finding love on the cobbles (in both fact and fiction).  An extra special interview on an extra special day.

And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's 60th birthday week and month. Stay tuned! And remember to look through our archives. Trawl through the player where you will find a catalogue of interviews and hours of Street history.

Distinct Nostalgia - More Than A Podcast!

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Tina Hobley played the new barmaid in the Rovers in 1996 - taken on by Jack behind Vera's back! The Duckworths were looking to put their stamp on the pub and Samantha was part of the new look. Here nearly 25 years on Tina reminisces with Ashley about those heady days when she found herself in Britain's most popular TV show. Happy Birthday Corrie!

And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's 60th birthday week and month. Stay tuned! And remember to look through our archives. Trawl through the player where you will find a catalogue of interviews and hours of Street history.

Distinct Nostalgia - More Than A Podcast!

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She became the character fans of Ken and Deirdre loved to hate. Wendy 'flamin' Crozier came into Ken's life in the late 80s when he was editing the Weatherfield Recorder. Roberta Kerr brought her to life and has been telling Ashley about how the character was created and evolved - from meeting Ken when she worked at the local council to secret meetings and visits to 'the Wendy house',  leaving Weatherfield and turning up like a bad penny to Deirdre's disgust many years later. Enjoy this special interview as part of Distinct Nostalgia's celebrations to mark Corrie's 60th birthday.

And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's birthday week and month. Stay tuned! Trawl through the player where you will find a catalogue of interviews and hours of Street history.

Distinct Nostalgia - More Than A Podcast!

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Over four programmes, different superfans are put to the test on their knowledge  of their chosen specialist subject. In this first round, fourth contestant Stevie from London is representing the Coronation Street Blog. Stevie has chosen Bet Lynch as his specialist subject. How well will he do? 30 questions - and a special gamble question from a Corrie star at the end. Stevie needs to score as high as possible to make it to the final in which two contestants will battle it out for the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month mug.

And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's birthday week and month. Stay tuned!

And if you'd like to enter future series of the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz, please contact us via the website - www.distinctnostalgia.com 

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Over four programmes, different superfans are put to the test on their knowledge  of their chosen specialist subject. In this first round, third contestant Michael from Southampton is representing Conversation Street. Michael has chosen Pat Phelan as his specialist subject. How well will he do? 30 questions - and a special gamble question from a Corrie star at the end. Michael needs to score as high as possible to make it to the final in which two contestants will battle it out for the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month mug.

And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's birthday week and month. Stay tuned!

And if you'd like to enter future series of the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz, please contact us via the website - www.distinctnostalgia.com 

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Over four programmes, different superfans are put to the test on their knowledge  of their chosen specialist subject. In this first round, second contestant David from Glasgow is representing Corriepedia.  David has chosen Ken Barlow as his specialist subject. How well will he do? 30 questions - and a special gamble question from a Corrie star at the end. David needs to score as high as possible to make it to the final in which two contestants will battle it out for the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month mug.

And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's birthday week and month. Stay tuned!

And if you'd like to enter future series of the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz, please contact us via the website - www.distinctnostalgia.com 

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Over the next four programmes, different superfans will be put to the test on their knowledge  of their chosen specialist subject. In this first round, it's Craig from Glasgow, representing Corrie Cast Cards. Craig has chosen David Platt as his specialist subject. How well will he do? 30 questions - and a special gamble question from a Corrie star at the end. Craig needs to score as high as possible to make it to the final in which two contestants will battle it out for the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month mug.

And don't forget Distinct Nostalgia has a plethora of treats in store for you during Corrie's birthday week and month. Stay tuned!

And if you'd like to enter future series of the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz, please contact us via the website - www.distinctnostalgia.com 

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Happy Birthday Coronation Street!

As huge fans of the world's longest running drama serial we're pushing the boat out with even more Street nostalgia than usual at Distinct this December, starting with a plethora of great interviews, reunions, archive and anecdotes in Corrie's big birthday week. We're even putting Super Fans to the test with a special Corrie version of our Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz. LISTEN NOW TO A PREVIEW OF JUST SOME OF THE THINGS IN STORE TO MARK CORONATION STREET'S HISTORIC MILESTONE. And don't forget there's already loads of Corrie interviews on Distinct Nostalgia. Just trawl through our archives and you'll find loads of Street gems.  Have Fun!

Distinct Nostalgia  is an MIM Production in association with Life Rooms and the MerseyCare NHS Foundation Trust.

'Distinct Nostalgia is more than a podcast'  we produce several shows a week covering soaps, film, comedy and all tv. And in all genres - interviews, reunions, drama, comedy - even a regular game show. 

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We continue celebrating 21 years since the brilliant and ground breaking East is East burst into our cinemas. The classic BAFTA Award Winning Brit Flick was an hilarious movie with serious undertones - tackling both racism and domestic violence. Here Chris Bisson who now stars as Jai in Emmerdale, talks about playing Saleem Khan who had one of the funniest storylines and scenes in the film.

Distinct Nostalgia is a big champion of British film and you can hear other interviews on Distinct Nostalgia about Brief Encounter, Brassed Off, My Beautiful Laundrette, Oliver, The History Boys and Maurice. Soon we'll be adding The Crying Game to the list as we speak to creator, writer and director Neil Jordan.

The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. Distinct Nostalgia is an MIM Production in association with Life Rooms and the MerseyCare NHS Foundation Trust.

'Distinct Nostalgia is more than a podcast'  we produce several shows a week covering soaps, film, comedy and all tv. And in all genres - interviews, reunions, drama, comedy - even a regular game show. 

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