My 70's TV Childhood

The Quiz # 53

Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow up as a child in 1970's Britain and the important role that television played in our lives back then.As always, we have 20 questions over 4 rounds. It's just for fun, and the quizmaster's answer is the final one! So settle down with a pen and paper and your favourite beverage!Here's what we've got lined up for you:📺 Round One: Postgate Posers! All the questions are about the legendary animator Oliver Postgate who was responsible for so many marvellous TV shows. From Smallfilms to Bagpuss, can you remember these magical creations?📺 Round Two: Marathon/Fil Rouge! Questions related to topics and personalities we've featured in previous episodes of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast. From Superstars to Record Breakers, test your podcast knowledge!📺 Round Three: Name That Tune & Spin the Wheel! Our specially constructed wheel of fate has landed on... 1970! That's an incredible 55 years ago! Our AI-powered theme tune generator has selected five theme tunes from TV shows first shown in the UK that year. Get your ears ready!📺 Round Four: TV Times! Anything goes in this round, questions about various 70s television shows, personalities, and notable programming from the era. From The Pink Panther Show to Doctor Who!And of course, we have our Bonus Question for this week: Which 1966 film was banned from being aired on UK TV due to concerns about children copying dangerous behaviour until 1972?So how have you got on? Are you "On top of the world looking down on creation" as the Carpenters once sang or are you "Way on down" as Elvis crooned?Whichever, we do hope you've enjoyed our quiz. And if you have enjoyed it, then do tell your friends and it would also mean a lot to us if you liked, rated and reviewed us wherever you get your podcasts.Send your answers and score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.comTake care,OliverContact Us:📧 Email Oliver: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood📖 Visit the Blog: https://my70stvchildhood.com/📘 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood🐦 Follow on X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/homeDon't forget to like, rate, and review me wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps me grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz and invite them to join the fun.Get in touch!Support the show

Magpie🪶 The Rebel Kids’ TV Show

Join me, as I take you back to the rebellious world of Magpie, ITV's groundbreaking children's show that first hit the screens in 1968 as a bold rival to the BBC's Blue Peter.With presenters like Mick Robertson and Jenny Hanley, Magpie wasn't afraid to be different. It brought live music from bands such as T-Rex into the mix and tackled serious topics like bullying and whale conservation. All quite daring for its time.One of my favourite memories has to be when Mick Robertson dangled off a tower block between commercial breaks. A moment of genuine chaos that perfectly captured the show's unpredictable spirit. Unlike its polished rivals, Magpie had a cool, unscripted vibe that spoke directly to us 70s kids looking for something fresh and authentic.In this episode, I'll share the story of the original Magpie format and those unforgettable presenters, recount some of their most memorable stunts, and show you my cherished Magpie Pocket Book of Trains and other nostalgic memorabilia.Even after all these years, Magpie still holds a special place in my heart and, I'm sure, in many of yours too.Take care,Oliver📧 Email Oliver:Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com📺 Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood📖 Visit the Blog:https://my70stvchildhood.com/📘 Follow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood🐦 Follow on X/Twitter:https://twitter.com/homeDon't forget to like, rate, and review me wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps me grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz and invite them to join the fun.Get in touch!Support the show

The Quiz # 52

Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!As always, we have 20 questions over 4 rounds. It's just for fun, and the quizmaster's answer is the final one! So settle down with a pen and paper and your favourite beverage!Here's what we've got lined up for you:📺Round One: Trumptonshire! All about the three shows in the so-called Trumpton trilogy. Yes, we know they were made in the 1960s, but they were very much an important part of our seventies childhood TV experience. Can you remember the details from Trumpton, Camberwick Green, and Chigley?📺Round Two: Marathon/Fil Rouge! Questions related to topics and personalities we've featured in previous episodes of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast. Let's see how good your memory is about our past discussions!📺Round Three: Name That Tune & Spin the Wheel! Our specially constructed wheel of fate has landed on... 1977! Our AI-powered theme tune generator has selected five theme tunes from TV shows first shown in the UK that year. Get your ears ready!📺Round Four: TV Times! Anything goes in this round – questions about various 70s television shows, personalities, and notable programming from the era.And of course, we have our Bonus Question for this week: In the TV show, Alias Smith and Jones, what were the real names of Mr. Smith and Mr. Jones?Are you bouncing off the ceiling with joy or flat on your face with misery? Whichever, I hope you've enjoyed it. Share your results on social media, comment on our blog, or send me an email to let me know.Send your answers and score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.comTake care,OliverContact Us:📧 Email: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com📖 Blog: [Link]📘 Facebook:[Link]🐦 X: [Link]📺 YouTube: [Link]Don't forget to like, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz and invite them to join the fun.Get in touch!Support the show

All Creatures Great and Small🐾

This week, I'm exploring one of the 1970s most beloved television programmes - "All Creatures Great and Small." Inspired by my recent experience with expensive veterinary bills for one of our cats, this episode reflects on how dramatically our attitudes towards pets and animal care have changed since the 1970s.I begin with my childhood memories of pets at our Victorian vicarage in Padgate, from Flopsy the escape-artist rabbit who repeatedly ran off to join wild rabbits on the old RAF base, to Henrietta the bad-tempered hen who surprised everyone by laying eggs, and the succession of goldfish I won at the annual fair during Padgate Walking Day."All Creatures Great and Small" first broadcast in January 1978, based on James Herriot's bestselling books about his life as a country vet in 1930s Yorkshire. The television adaptation starred Christopher Timothy as James Herriot, Robert Hardy as the eccentric Siegfried Farnon, and Peter Davison as the loveable rogue Tristan, with the stunning Yorkshire Dales providing a breathtaking backdrop.What made the programme special was its gentle, uplifting storytelling in an era when television drama was becoming increasingly complex. The biggest cliffhanger might be whether James would get his wellies off before his tea went cold! The show featured memorable characters like the formidable Mrs Pumphrey and her pampered Pekingese Tricki Woo, alongside a wonderful cast of eccentric Yorkshire farmers.I explore how the programme's success reflected Britain's growing love affair with animals and the countryside, transforming James Herriot's books into a television phenomenon that captured hearts across the nation.Contact Us:📧 Email: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com📖 Blog: [Link]📘 Facebook:[Link]🐦 X: [Link]📺 YouTube: [Link]Don't forget to like, rate, and review me wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps me grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz and invite them to join the fun.Get in touch!Support the show

The Quiz # 51

Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood Quiz, where we test your memories of what was on the box during that memorable decade!This quiz is an offshoot of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast, which looks back fondly on what it was like to grow up as a child in 1970's Britain and the important role that television played in our lives back then. If you haven't listened, I really recommend you do.As always, we have 20 questions over 4 rounds. It's just for fun, and the quizmaster's answer is the final one! So settle down with a pen and paper and your favourite beverage!Here's what we've got lined up for you:📺 Round One: Back to School! This quiz is scheduled to be released in early September when thoughts inevitably go to thinking about the return to school, even 40 or so years after Oliver left. From Grange Hill's head teacher to Top of the Form, can you remember these school-themed shows?📺 Round Two: Marathon/Fil Rouge! Questions related to topics and personalities we've featured in previous episodes of the My 70's TV Childhood podcast. From The Tomorrow People to scary Anglia TV shows with famous film stars!📺 Round Three: Name That Tune & Spin the Wheel! Our specially constructed wheel of fate has landed on... 1978! Our AI-powered theme tune generator has selected five theme tunes from TV shows first shown in the UK that year. Get your ears ready!📺 Round Four: TV Times! Anything goes in this round – questions about various 70s television shows, personalities, and notable programming from the era. From Mork and Mindy to The Beverly Hillbillies!And of course, we have our Bonus Question for this week: We all remember the days of Teletext with Oracle and Ceefax, but do you remember the name of the Post Office's version of a text information service that was launched in 1979?Are you jumping for joy or are you hiding your head in shame?Whichever, we do hope you've enjoyed playing, and if you have, why not involve your friends and get a bit more competitive!Send your answers and score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.comTake care,OliverContact Us:📧 Email: Oliver@My70sTVChildhood.com📖 Blog: [Link]📘 Facebook:[Link]🐦 X: [Link]📺 YouTube: [Link]Don't forget to like, rate, and review us wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback helps us grow and keeps the spirit of 70s TV alive! Tell your friends about the quiz and invite them to join the fun.Get in touch!Support the show