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Barry Evans was a huge star in the 60s, 70s and 80s. 

One of the heart-throbs of his day, he was recognisable to millions for his roles in several big ITV sitcoms like Doctor in the House and later as the teacher Mr Brown in the London Weekend hit Mind Your Language.

But Barry kept himself to himself and was a very private figure. Little has ever really been said or written about him until now

Here Ashley chat's to Daniel Ward who has just published a new book about Barry's life and death

Across 75 minutes, they discuss his career, fame, personal life (it's emerged Barry was actually bisexual) and the circumstances surrounding what remains his suspicious death.

For anyone who remembers Barry Evans, it's an intriguing chat. 

Daniel Ward's book is available price £19.99 from Fantom Publishing. www.fantompublishing.co.uk


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A preview of some of the interviews and reunions lined up on Distinct Nostalgia for Christmas, New Year and early 2024.

All this plus new comedy, new drama and the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz ...all back by popular demand.

Stay subscribed and you won't miss anything when it lands. You can also follow the latest news on our releases on X at @distinctbyMIM

And please do drop us a line if you've an idea for an interview, reunion or special documentary. Email [email protected]

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Christmas Sitcom Special: 'Re-inventing Christmas' 

The girls are preparing for Christmas and ponder what would happen if Jesus was born in the UK today, while side-swiping at modern inventions that they see as old hat.

Lindsay Eavis as Florrie
Janice Fryett as Dotty

Written by Janice Fryett. 
Editor: John Fryett.

A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostalgia.


This year Lindsay has appeared on TV in The Bay and Documentary Now as well as northern stages and the current Northern Rail advert and Janice has appeared in Emmerdale and The Archers and pushed a cheese trolley while shouting about cheese in the BBC Eurovision trailer. She is also in the current Greggs advert, sniffing coffee.

Coming soon, a new season of docs, interviews, reunions, comedy and drama. Keep listening.

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New Series - Florrie and Dotty

The girls are back, giving it large in 2023. They side-swipe at anything from cancel culture to cat-calling, dating to dancing and bungee-exercise to burlesque - and they don't hold back.

Written by Janice Fryett, with Lindsay Eavis as Florrie, and Janice Fryett as Dotty


Episode 3 - Buckets of Dates


A Spinney Audio Production for Distinct Nostalgia.

Since you last heard from them, Lindsay has appeared on TV in The Bay and Documentary Now as well as northern stages and the current Northern Rail advert and Janice has appeared in Emmerdale and The Archers and pushed a cheese trolley while shouting about cheese in the BBC Eurovision trailer. She is also in the current Greggs advert, sniffing coffee.

Episode 3 in the New Series  will be released soon.

Also coming soon ....Our British Greats series continues with Ashley in Conversation with Melvyn Hayes and we're chatting to Daniel Ward about his new book about sitcom star Barry Evans (Of Mind Your Language fame).

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New Series - Florrie and Dotty

The girls are back, giving it large in 2023. They side-swipe at anything from cancel culture to cat-calling, dating to dancing and bungee-exercise to burlesque - and they don't hold back.

Written by Janice Fryett, with Lindsay Eavis as Florrie, and Janice Fryett as Dotty


Episode 2 - Cancel and Continue


A Spinney Media Production for Distinct Nostalgia.

Since you last heard from them, Lindsay has appeared on TV in The Bay and Documentary Now as well as northern stages and the current Northern Rail advert and Janice has appeared in Emmerdale and The Archers and pushed a cheese trolley while shouting about cheese in the BBC Eurovision trailer. She is also in the current Greggs advert, sniffing coffee.

Episode 3 in the New Series  will be released soon.

Also coming soon ....Our British Greats series continues with Ashley in Conversation with Melvyn Hayes and we're chatting to Daniel Ward about his new book about sitcom star Barry Evans (Of Mind Your Language fame).

Distinct Nostalgia costs time and money to run. And we'd welcome support on Patreon.

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Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message

New Series - Florrie and Dotty

The girls are back, giving it large in 2023. They side-swipe at anything from cancel culture to cat-calling, dating to dancing and bungee-exercise to burlesque - and they don't hold back.

Written by Janice Fryett, with Lindsay Eavis as Florrie, and Janice Fryett as Dotty


Episode 1 - Delusion


A Spinney Media Production for Distinct Nostalgia.

Since you last heard from them, Lindsay has appeared on TV in The Bay and Documentary Now as well as northern stages and the current Northern Rail advert and Janice has appeared in Emmerdale and The Archers and pushed a cheese trolley while shouting about cheese in the BBC Eurovision trailer. She is also in the current Greggs advert, sniffing coffee.

Episode 2 in the new series Cancel and Continue  will be released soon.

Also coming soon ....Our British Greats series continues with Ashley in Conversation with Melvyn Hayes and we're chatting to Daniel Ward about his new book about sitcom star Barry Evans (Of Mind Your Language fame).

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Welcome to Episode Six (and the final episode in this series) of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM).

What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a disability.

Hosted by comedian Pete Selwood with regular panellists Laurence Clark and Don Biswas, guests across the series include British comedian of the Year Dan Tiernan, comic Harriet Dyer and Coronation Street Star Cherylee Houston. 

Guests in Episode Six -  comedian Sam Serrano and comedian and actor Josh Pugh 

Produced by Kurt Brookes, the Executive Producers are Ashley Byrne and Adam Rushton.

Producer Kurt Brookes says ‘Making the series and working with Pete, Don, Laurence, and all our amazing guests, was an absolute pleasure."

"We'd been trying to get it off the ground for years but no-one would touch it until we got funding through the Audio Content Fund, who really liked the premise of everyone telling their stories in a frank and, more importantly, a funny way."

Kurt added ‘I think our priority with the series was to be as funny as possible, that way we change some attitudes via the back door; no-one likes being lectured but everyone loves to laugh."

Executive Producer Ashley Byrne says ‘it’s a fun and funny series which hopefully breaks down some of the silly taboos that still exist around disabilities.'

What's Wrong with You? is a Made in Manchester Production for Distinct Nostalgia and Distinct Comedy. Brought to you with support from the Audio Content Fund.

Recorded at Hotel Brooklyn on Portland Street, Manchester.

New episodes will be released every Monday evening/Tuesday from August 28th 2023

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With the news of David McCallum's death at the age of 90, we're playing out an exclusive never before heard interview with the man himself. Iain Mackness spoke to David during the pandemic a few years ago. It's a wide ranging chat in which David talks about many of his biggest roles in a long and illustrious career in Britain and the United States.  From Man from Uncle to Sapphire and Steel and NCIS, David's work is known across the generations.  Enjoy this special tribute. RIP one of the greats!

Distinct Nostalgia is produced by Made in Manchester Productions in the UK and around the world. The DN theme is composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner.

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Welcome to Episode Five of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM).

What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a disability.

Hosted by comedian Pete Selwood with regular panellists Laurence Clark and Don Biswas, guests across the series include British comedian of the Year Dan Tiernan, comic Harriet Dyer and Coronation Street Star Cherylee Houston. 

Guests in Episode Five - Comedian Sam Barnard and Multi-Gold Winning Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Produced by Kurt Brookes, the Executive Producers are Ashley Byrne and Adam Rushton.

Producer Kurt Brookes says ‘Making the series and working with Pete, Don, Laurence, and all our amazing guests, was an absolute pleasure."

"We'd been trying to get it off the ground for years but no-one would touch it until we got funding through the Audio Content Fund, who really liked the premise of everyone telling their stories in a frank and, more importantly, a funny way."

Kurt added ‘I think our priority with the series was to be as funny as possible, that way we change some attitudes via the back door; no-one likes being lectured but everyone loves to laugh."

Executive Producer Ashley Byrne says ‘it’s a fun and funny series which hopefully breaks down some of the silly taboos that still exist around disabilities.'

What's Wrong with You? is a Made in Manchester Production for Distinct Nostalgia and Distinct Comedy. Brought to you with support from the Audio Content Fund.

Recorded at Hotel Brooklyn on Portland Street, Manchester.

New episodes will be released every Monday evening/Tuesday from August 28th 2023

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Welcome to Episode Four of What's Wrong with You?! - A ground breaking new comedy panel show produced by Made in Manchester (MIM).

What’s Wrong With You? is the first show of its kind where every member of the panel and every guest has a disability.

Hosted by comedian Pete Selwood with regular panelists Laurence Clark and Don Biswas, guests across the series include British comedian of the Year Dan Tiernan, comic Harriet Dyer and multi gold winning Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson

Guests in Episode Four - Comedian Aaron Simmonds and Paralympian Jack Hunter-Spivey.

Produced by Kurt Brookes, the Executive Producers are Ashley Byrne and Adam Rushton.

Producer Kurt Brookes says ‘Making the series and working with Pete, Don, Laurence, and all our amazing guests, was an absolute pleasure."

"We'd been trying to get it off the ground for years but no-one would touch it until we got funding through the Audio Content Fund, who really liked the premise of everyone telling their stories in a frank and, more importantly, a funny way."

Kurt added ‘I think our priority with the series was to be as funny as possible, that way we change some attitudes via the back door; no-one likes being lectured but everyone loves to laugh."

Executive Producer Ashley Byrne says ‘it’s a fun and funny series which hopefully breaks down some of the silly taboos that still exist around disabilities.'

What's Wrong with You? is a Made in Manchester Production for Distinct Nostalgia and Distinct Comedy. Brought to you with support from the Audio Content Fund.

Recorded at Hotel Brooklyn on Portland Street, Manchester.

New episodes will be released every Monday evening/Tuesday from August 28th 2023

Support the show