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As the TV drama Nolly goes live on ITVX find out the real story behind Crossroads and Noele Gordon here as we re-release our special interview with Nolly's friend Tony Adams who played Adam Chance in the hit ATV drama serial which began in 1964 and ran for 24 years the first time round.

In a candid and often very funny look back, Tony talks to Ashley Byrne about joining the soap in 1978 and recalls some of the great actors he worked with on the show.  Wobbly sets, missing lines, running short, 'as live' mistakes, it's all here as Tony remembers the iconic show which critics panned but the viewers loved (and still love years later).

Enjoy!

And scroll down Distinct Nostalgia to hear the very last interview ever conducted with Crossroads creator Hazel Adair.

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NOTE: The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. The Crossroads Theme was composed by Tony Hatch.

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It's Episode 3 of Series 6 of the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz and our third contestant is Mark Burrows. Mark has picked Only Fools and Horses as his specialist subject but will he be a match for Kurt who was tested on Father Ted or Andrew who remembered Frasier in Episodes 1 and 2 (still available to hear).  Mark faces 10 general knowledge entertainment related questions plus a grilling from a celebrity - this time it's Chloe Newsome from Corrie or John Henshaw from Early Doors. Test your knowledge now by listening to the show hosted by Andy Hoyle.

Future series will include the chance to win a Distinct Nostalgia mug and T Shirt.  Enter your interest in becoming a contestant by email [email protected]

Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month is presented by Andy Hoyle and is an MIM Production. 

NOTE: The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

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The Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz hosted by Andy Hoyle returns for Series 6. In Episode 2 contestant Andrew is put through his paces on his knowledge of his special subject, the sitcom Frasier, before answering questions about entertainment - tv, film, radio - more generally.  See how you do compared to Andrew.

Future series will include the chance to win a Distinct Nostalgia mug and T Shirt.  Enter your interest in becoming a contestant by email [email protected]

Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month is presented by Andy Hoyle and is an MIM Production. 

NOTE: The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

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We're re-releasing our interview with Early Doors star John Henshaw to coincide with the show's full two series repeat on BBC 4 on Saturday nights.

John played landlord Ken in the brilliant sitcom - a gem of a comedy penned by Craig Cash and Phil Mealey.  John recalls how it all started and how he got the part as well as what he thinks was the secret behind its success. Only running for 2 series, did Early Doors end too soon? And what of all those fabulous character creations. Lots of great memories ....

If you'd like to suggest an interview (or reunion) with a past star/stars of any soap, comedy, drama. children's series, quiz show or film, then please drop us a line via the contact us page on the Distinct Nostalgia website at www.distinctnostalgia.com or email [email protected]

NOTE: The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner.

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Back to the Crown Court is a special documentary remembering one of the iconic TV shows of the 70s and 80s. People across the generations loved this ground breaking and unique show which was broadcast thrice weekly on the ITV Network. Using a real jury, the drama was played out in real time with a plethora of big name actors together with many cutting their teeth in telly for the first time. One of the first daytime TV shows, it was produced at Granada Television in Manchester and in this programme presented by Ashley Byrne we hear contributions from actors Jon Iles (of The Bill fame), Charlie Lawson and Sean Wilson (later Jim McDonald and Martin Platt in Coronation Street) the legendary 70s childrens tv star and actor Derek Griffiths,  veteran small part actor Jim Whelan, Crown Court juror Steve Sowerbutts and composer Simon Park.

* Special thanks to Simon Park for the use of both Distant Hills (the Crown Court theme) and Eye Level (the theme to Van Der Valk).

Back to the Crown Court is a MIM Production for Distinct Nostalgia.

NOTE: The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

The Distinct Nostalgia ident voices are Andy Hoyle and Jonathan Kydd.

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Wrong Side Out
NEW COMEDY/DRAMA
by Janice Fryett

Betty lives in genteel Yorkshire (suburbia!) She might be an Octogenarian but she still uses her good looks to get out of tricky situations. If only her daughter, Julie, wouldn't keep trying to shove her into a care home. Betty's younger daughter, Lin, understands she is an independent woman who can cope on her own. But who is right? A tale of an evolving mother-daughter dynamic with a dash of sibling rivalry, rising frustrations, misunderstandings and a lot of love.

Betty - Jean Rogers
Julie - Janice Fryett

Wrong Side Out was produced by Ashley Byrne and is part of the Generation Games series which tackles ageism in both the media industry but also stories which explore and encourage connection between between different age groups.

If you've an idea for a Generation Games drama, comedy or comedy/drama, please drop Ashley a line at [email protected].

The previous Generation Games drama 'Missing You' by Richard Vergette (starring the late June Brown and Sam Barnard) can still be heard by scrawling through the Distinct Nostalgia podcast episodes.

Wrong Side Out is a Made in Manchester Production for Distinct Nostalgia.
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AND DON'T FORGET ALL THE OTHER GREAT INTERVIEWS, REUNIONS, DRAMA AND COMEDY YOU CAN HEAR ON THE DISTINCT NOSTALGIA PODCAST FEED ANYTIME INCLUDING ALL OUR MOST RECENT OFFERINGS OVER XMAS AND NEW YEAR 2022/23 - JUST TAKE A LOOK THROUGH THE DN FEED ON APPLE, SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS

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The Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz hosted by Andy Hoyle returns for Series 6. In Episode 1 contestant Kurt is put through his paces on his knowledge of his special subject, the sitcom Father Ted, before answering questions about entertainment - tv, film, radio - more generally.  See how you do compared to Kurt.

Future series will include the chance to win a Distinct Nostalgia mug and T Shirt.  Enter your interest in becoming a contestant by email [email protected]

Distinct Nostalgia is presented by Andy Hoyle and is an MIM Production. 

NOTE: The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

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In a Christmas week special, Ashley digs through the Distinct Nostalgia archives for an interview that was never broadcast with Ruth Madoc. She remembers her time on Hi De Hi and how she got the part of Gladys in the first place. Ruth sadly died earlier this month at the age of 79 after a fall. We're all going to miss her. Keep listening at the end of the interview to find out what else is in store from Distinct Nostalgia over this Christmas and New Year break.


Distinct Nostalgia is an MIM Production. 

NOTE: The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. 

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For Christmas, we're broadcasting a special interview never heard before with the creator of Crossroads Hazel Adair. Ashley conducted Hazel's very last interview and met her son Charles Marriot back in 2015. Hazel's memory wasn't what it had been but she did remember plenty of key points from her long career in radio, tv and film. There's a few surprises along the way. Enjoy!


Distinct Nostalgia is an MIM Production. 

NOTE: The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner. The Crossroads refrain by Tony Hatch.

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A special preview looking ahead to what's in store this Christmas on Distinct Nostalgia. Listen NOW.

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