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TV shows 1980 | Thursday Throwbacks | LMBYTS #1471 | Jason Newland | 23rd October 2025đď¸ Podcast Host: Jason NewlandÂ
đ¤ Theme: Designed to be gently boring and nostalgic to help listeners fall asleepÂ
đ Introduction to the Series
- Jason introduces a new weekly show called âThursday Throwbacksâ under his "Letâs Bore You to Sleep" podcast umbrella.
- He emphasizes this series will focus on nostalgic topics from previous decades: TV shows, songs, movies, events, etc.
- Todayâs episode is all about UK TV shows from the year 1980.
- He encourages listeners to close their eyes and relax.
đş TV Shows from 1980 (UK Focused)
đ§ Childrenâs Shows
- Play School â Watched as a child, aired twice daily.
- Rainbow â Popular kids' show with Zippy, George, Bungle.
- Jackanory â First book he read came from this show.
- Blue Peter â A childhood staple with crafts, pets, and news.
- John Cravenâs Newsround â Gentle, child-friendly news.
- Metal Mickey â Fun robot sitcom.
- Crackerjack â Comedy and gameshow for kids.
- Rent-a-Ghost â Quirky supernatural show.
- Pipkins, Wordsworth, Wurzel Gummidge, and more.
đŽââď¸ Police & Drama Shows
- Juliet Bravo â Female-led police drama.
- The Gentle Touch â Another female detective drama.
- Blakeâs 7 â Sci-fi favorite; Jason was a big fan.
- Dr. Who â Watched from early years into adulthood.
- Emmerdale Farm â Early days of the rural soap.
- Brideshead Revisited, Secret Army, Catweazle, Survivors â Mentioned briefly.
đľď¸ââď¸ Crime & Mystery
- Minder â One of Jasonâs all-time favorites.
- The Sweeney â Didnât watch due to adult content.
- Professionals â Compared to Starsky & Hutch.
đ¨âđŠâđ§ Sitcoms & Comedy
- Fawlty Towers â "Best comedy show ever" according to Jason.
- Terry & June â He loved this one.
- The Two Ronnies & Morecambe and Wise â Legendary British comedy duos.
- Yes Minister â Political satire, a bit too clever for him at age 9.
- Not the Nine OâClock News â Edgy sketch show with Rowan Atkinson and others.
- Kenny Everett Video Show â Influenced Jasonâs humor.
- Liver Birds, The Dawson Show, The Goodies, Lenny Henry Show.
đľ Music & Variety Shows
- Top of the Pops â Weekly must-watch music show.
- Val Doonican Show â Gentle music show on Sundays.
- The Old Grey Whistle Test â Music performances, not really for kids.
- Paul Daniels Magic Show â Iconic British magician.
đž Sport Shows
- Wimbledon 1980 â Peak tennis era with BjĂśrn Borg & McEnroe.
- Grandstand, Match of the Day, Big Match â Weekly sports coverage.
- Pop Black â Snooker show.
- World of Sport â Included wrestling with Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks.
đ§Ş Science, Nature & Documentary
- Tomorrowâs World â Futuristic science predictions.
- Sky at Night â Astronomy with Patrick Moore.
- Animal Magic â Voiceovers of zoo animals by Johnny Morris.
- Arthur C. Clarkeâs Mysterious World â Fascination with paranormal and mystery.
đŹ Game Shows & Quiz Shows
- Family Fortunes, Play Your Cards Right, University Challenge, Question Time, Thatâs Life â Jason recalls enjoying or avoiding these depending on age.
đ§ Supernatural & Sci-Fi
- Hammer House of Horror â Loved the spooky vibe.
- Space: 1999 â Sci-fi with spaceship adventures and transforming aliens.
- The Tomorrow People, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon.
đ Serious / Adult Shows
- Dallas â Major cultural moment ("Who shot JR?").
- Knots Landing, Dynasty â Mentioned alongside.
- Panorama, Newsnight, Nationwide â Serious shows Jason wasnât into much as a child.
đď¸ Personal Tangents & Sleepy Ramblings In true âLetâs Bore You to Sleepâ style, Jason meanders charmingly through:
- His new bedtime routine (involving nightgowns!)
- Complaints about dim streetlights and walking in the dark
- Memories of family visits, old signs outside shops, and childhood TV viewing patterns
- Reminisces about school struggles, being miscategorized as a slow learner
- Vinny the dog makes repeated cameos (especially with noisy ear-flapping)
đŹ Jason's Style
- Rambling, cozy, sleepy tone meant to lull you to sleep
- Mix of gentle nostalgia, minor rants, and cozy personal anecdotes
- Reassuring sign-off reminding you to be kind to yourself
đ§ Length
- Over 2.5 hours of spoken audio, one of Jasonâs longest recordings yet!
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Summary Takeaways
- This transcript is a goldmine of TV nostalgia, especially if you grew up in the UK or love vintage British TV.
- It's perfect for bedtime listening with low energy, calming tangents, and Jasonâs quirky humor.
- He balances trivia, personal memories, and friendly rambling beautifully.
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