Distinct Nostalgia

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It's back to the 1990s for Distinct Nostalgia soap fans as MIM's Ashley Byrne re-unites two of EastEnders most popular characters from the decade. Mark Homer who played Tony joins Andrew Lynford who was Simon to discuss joining and leaving the square, being part of TV's first regular bisexual storyline and working with some of the show's most iconic stars. Could Tony and Simon make a return one day? 

The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

From now onwards you can enjoy 3 NEW Distinct Nostalgia shows every single week ...

Wednesday is now Distinct Nostalgia soap day. Loads of retro soap chat with the actual stars who were there ... 

The regular Distinct Nostalgia programme moves to Fridays with a variety of shows celebrating all our tv and film yesterdays.

And then we’ve the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz every Sunday from 11.

Distinct Nostalgia - 3 Times A Week plus a treasure trove of programmes to listen to any time at DistinctNostalgia.com

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Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Now, we've reached the Series 2 final. Andy Hoyle is your host as Mike from Sheffield in South Yorkshire battles it out with Simon from Lancaster in Lancashire. In Round 1, Mike answered questions on I'm Alan Partridge while Simon chose the original 1960s Avengers series. So how will they do with 20 questions each on tv, film, radio and entertainment general knowledge? The winner is crowned 'The Distinct Nostalgia Series 2 Mind of the Month' and bags a Distinct Nostalgia mug in the process. 

The Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz is produced by MIM.
If you'd like to test your knowledge, go to distinctnostalgia.com and fill in the contact form. 

The Distinct Nostalgia Theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner

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Generations of schoolchildren remember watching it. 20 minutes of historical drama brought to ITV by Yorkshire Television. How We Used To Live is a legendary show which graced our screens for over 30 years. Freda Kelsall was the main writer and helped to create the series back in 1968. On a rainy day, long before lockdown, MIM's Ashley Byrne spent an afternoon with Freda learning all about this wonderful drama series at her home in the Pennines. 

The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

From now onwards you can enjoy 3 NEW Distinct Nostalgia shows every single week ...

Wednesday is now Distinct Nostalgia soap day. Loads of retro soap chat with the actual stars who were there ... 

The regular Distinct Nostalgia programme moves to Fridays with a variety of shows celebrating all our tv and film yesterdays.

And then we’ve the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz every Sunday from 11.

Distinct Nostalgia - 3 Times A Week plus a treasure trove of programmes to listen to any time at DistinctNostalgia.com

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John Finch became a prolific TV writer, creating series like 'A Family At War' He started his career on the world's longest running drama serial Coronation Street. He was one of the show's first freelance writers and stayed with the programme for 8 years. He penned scripts for characters like Ena Sharples, Annie Walker, Elsie Tanner and Albert Tatlock - and he was there when Hilda and Stan Ogden and Bet Lynch first arrived. John, who is now 95, has been telling MIM's Ashley Byrne how he cut his teeth on Corrie....

John has recently finished writing his autobiography and is looking for a publisher. If anyone can help, please drop us a line on the Distinct Nostalgia contact page via www.distinctnostalgia.com and we'll pass it on.

The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

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Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this fourth programme in the second series of the show. Here contestant Lois from Sheffield answers questions about US comedy Friends. If Lois scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 programmes across the month, she will take part in a play off around TV, film, radio and entertainment general knowledge. The winner is crowned Distinct Nostalgia Series 2 Mind of the Month and bags a Distinct Nostalgia mug in the process. 

The Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz is produced by MIM.
If you'd like to test your knowledge, go to distinctnostalgia.com and fill in the contact form. 

The Distinct Nostalgia Theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner

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Craig Kelly played the down to earth sensible one in 'Queer as Folk' - Channel 4's ground breaking drama about gay men frequenting Manchester's popular Canal Street. It's 21 years since the series first burst onto our screens with its stories around characters Stuart, Vince and Nathan. Here Craig recalls how his character Vince became popular in gay circles and beyond.  He's speaking to MIM's Ashley Byrne.

Please note: this programme/podcast contains some stories of a sexual nature. Please be aware of this  particularly if playing when children can hear. 

The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

From now onwards you can enjoy 3 NEW Distinct Nostalgia shows every single week ...

Wednesday is now Distinct Nostalgia soap day. Loads of retro soap chat with the actual stars who were there ... 

The regular Distinct Nostalgia programme moves to Fridays with a variety of shows celebrating all our tv and film yesterdays.

And then we’ve the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz every Sunday from 11.

Distinct Nostalgia - 3 Times A Week plus a treasure trove of programmes to listen to any time at DistinctNostalgia.com

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It's a quarter of a century this year since Hollyoaks began on Channel 4. And to mark its 25 years we're making a series of programmes remembering the very early years with some of the original line up. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne chats to Lisa Williamson who played Dawn Cunningham from 1995-1997. 

Please note: There is a brief dose of strong language in this recording so please be vigilant if playing around children. 

The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

From now onwards you can enjoy 3 NEW Distinct Nostalgia shows every single week ...

Wednesday is now Distinct Nostalgia soap day. Loads of retro soap chat with the actual stars who were there ... 

The regular Distinct Nostalgia programme moves to Fridays with a variety of shows celebrating all our tv and film yesterdays.

And then we’ve the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz every Sunday from 11.

Distinct Nostalgia - 3 Times A Week plus a treasure trove of programmes to listen to any time at DistinctNostalgia.com

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Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this third programme in the second series of the show. Here contestant Simon from Lancaster answers questions about The Avengers. If Simon scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 programmes across the month, he will take part in a play off around TV, film, radio and entertainment general knowledge. The winner is crowned Distinct Nostalgia Series 2 Mind of the Month and bags a Distinct Nostalgia mug in the process. 

The Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz is produced by MIM.
If you'd like to test your knowledge, go to distinctnostalgia.com and fill in the contact form. 

The Distinct Nostalgia Theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner

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Yorkshire Television's '321' was one of the biggest shows of the 70s and 80s. It was essential Saturday night viewing for all the family but what was the story behind this monster success for the show and its host? Here Ted Rogers' son Danny brings us a tale of fame, tragedy..... and of course, Dusty Bin. He's been getting all game show retro with MIM's Ashley Byrne....

The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

From this week you can enjoy 3 NEW Distinct Nostalgia shows every single week ...

Wednesday is now Distinct Nostalgia soap day. Loads of retro soap chat with the actual stars who were there ... 

The regular Distinct Nostalgia programme moves to Fridays with a variety of shows celebrating all our tv and film yesterdays.

And then we’ve the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz every Sunday from 11.

Distinct Nostalgia - 3 Times A Week plus a treasure trove of programmes to listen to any time at DistinctNostalgia.com

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Gary Hailes played Barry Clark - one half of 'Colin and Barry', EastEnders' first gay couple.  Here as part of our series of shows to celebrate EastEnders' 35 years, Gary reveals how he landed the role which saw him beaten up in real life. He talks about how that first on-screen gay kiss in soap caused a real furore, Barry's friendship with Dot, why the couple were eventually written out and what Gary makes of Barry's 80s hair cut and dress sense now. Gary Hailes is speaking to MIM's Ashley Byrne.

The Distinct Nostalgia theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

From this week you can enjoy 3 NEW Distinct Nostalgia shows every single week ...

Wednesday is now Distinct Nostalgia soap day. Loads of retro soap chat with the actual stars who were there ... 

The regular Distinct Nostalgia programme moves to Fridays with a variety of shows celebrating all our tv and film yesterdays.

And then we’ve the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz every Sunday from 11.

Distinct Nostalgia - 3 Times A Week plus a treasure trove of programmes to listen to any time at DistinctNostalgia.com

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