Distinct Nostalgia

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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 and in this second programme, contestant Gina Perry answers questions about the 1970's hit comedy series Fawlty Towers. If Gina scores well and ends up in the top two after four weeks, she will take part in a play off around TV, film and radio General Knowledge. The winner is crowned Distinct Nostalgia 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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Children's favourite Lassie has been with us in one way or another for more than 60 years. It's been shown in just about every country in the world and now most people refer to a Collie dog as a 'Lassie'. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne turns the clock back to the late 50s as he meets Jon Provost who played Timmy, Lassie's friend in the CBS TV series from 1957 to 1964. 

NOTE: This interview was conducted before the current self isolating and social distancing rules were put in place. 

Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv
Twitter @mimproductions
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All Distinct Nostalgia episodes can now also be found at www.distinctnostalgia.com

Ideas for shows, documentaries, reunions and even drama should be sent via the contact us page on www.distinctnostalgia.com 

Distinct Nostalgia is brought to you in partnership with Life Rooms and Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. #StayingWellStayingHome!  Go to liferooms.org

The Distinct Nostalgia Theme Tune 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 and in this first programme, contestant Andy Hill answers questions about the 1970's hit comedy series Rising Damp. If Andy scores well and ends up in the top two after four weeks, he'll take part in a play off around TV, film and radio General Knowledge. The winner is crowned Distinct Nostalgia 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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A bumper Distinct Nostalgia episode reuniting the two big stars of the ground breaking 1980s TV series Juliet Bravo. Stephanie Turner was Inspector Jean Darblay while Anna Carteret later replaced her as Inspector Kate Longton. It was the first procedural police TV series with a woman in the lead role and at its height was watched by 16 million viewers. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne stages a reunion of the two actors who haven't met for years. 

NOTE: This interview was conducted before the current self isolating and social distancing rules were put in place. 

Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv
Twitter @mimproductions
@Distinct_byMIM

All Distinct Nostalgia episodes can now also be found at www.distinctnostalgia.com

Ideas for shows, documentaries, reunions and even drama should be emailed to [email protected]

Distinct Nostalgia is brought to you in partnership with The Life Rooms and the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. #StayingWellStayingHome!  Go to liferooms.org

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

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Kathy Gori is a prolific voice over actor who has played some of the classic cartoon characters of all time but her most famous creation was Rosemary the Telephone Operator in the hit 1970s series Hong Kong Phooey. Started in 1974, it only ran for a short time but was repeated over and over again and became a staple diet for kids throughout the 70s and 80s. Produced by Hanna-Barbera it centred around Penry, the mild mannered janitor. Here Kathy tells MIM's Ashley Byrne how she found herself playing a cop in love with a dog in a kimono. 

Please note: the interview was recorded a couple of years ago but is being aired for the first time, exclusively, on Distinct Nostalgia. Enjoy!

Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv
Twitter @mimproductions
@Distinct_byMIM

All Distinct Nostalgia episodes can now also be found at www.distinctnostalgia.com

Ideas for shows, documentaries, reunions and even drama should be emailed to [email protected]

Distinct Nostalgia is brought to you in partnership with The Life Rooms and the Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. #StayingWellStayingHome! 

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

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Brief Encounter is one of the world's most iconic films. The love story written by Noel Coward was turned into a movie by David Lean in 1945. Here the only surviving member of the original cast Margaret Barton now 93, talks to MIM's Ashley Byrne about her role in the classic movie.

Brief Encounter is popular the world over and across all ages groups.

Starring Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson, the famous scenes were filmed at Carnforth Railway Station in Lancashire, England. 

Enjoy!

Note: Margaret recently got married in her 90s and her new name is Margaret Cave. 

Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv
Twitter @mimproductions
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Ideas for shows, documentaries, reunions and even drama should be emailed to [email protected]

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

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In 1977, Granada Television launched a rather challenging game show for the ITV Network. The Krypton Factor was presented by Gordon Burns and lasted nearly 20 years. At one point it was labelled 'TV's toughest'. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with Gordon in an encounter explaining the thinking behind this rather complex show which mesmerised millions across all ages. 

Enjoy!

Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv
Twitter @mimproductions
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Ideas for shows, documentaries, reunions and even drama should be emailed to [email protected]

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

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We go all quiz show retro as we remember one of the delights of UK daytime TV from the 80s and 90s. Going for Gold - complete with its iconic theme tune, intriguing rounds and rich mix of contestants from all over Europe - made it a huge hit with people of all ages. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne catches up with the man who was there from the beginning, the one and only Going for Gold host Henry Kelly.

Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv
Twitter @mimproductions
@Distinct_byMIM

Ideas for shows, documentaries, reunions and even drama should be emailed to [email protected]

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

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The Muppet Show burst onto British TV screens in 1976. The mastermind of US puppeteer, animator & actor Jim Henson, it was actually made a reality with the support of UK media mogul Lew Grade and ATV based in Birmingham & Elstree. It was an instant hit and Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the anarchic characters would go on to be shown in 100 different countries. Here MIM's Here Ashley Byrne assembles Gonzo (David Goelz) with Louise Gold (Annie Sue Pig) and Muppet writer Joe Bailey...

Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv
Twitter @mimproductions
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Ideas for shows, documentaries, reunions and even drama should be emailed to [email protected]

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

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To mark EastEnders' 35th birthday, we go soap retro as we remember the very early years. Paul J Medford who played Kelvin Carpenter was one of the few black actors on TV at the time and here he talks candidly about what it was like to be a teenager working on such a hugely successful TV show. Kelvin was never killed off, so could he return to Albert Square one day? He speaks to MIM's Ashley Byrne and former EastEnders star Rani Singh.

Distinct Nostalgia is produced by MIM Productions: www.madeinmanchester.tv
Twitter @mimproductions
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