Best Radio 1970 Podcasts (2024)

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English Villages, Sundays When The Shops Were Closed and more... 46:08

4h ago46:08

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In this episode, I’ll be returning to a village where I once lived. Unfortunately, many villages have been absorbed by expanding towns, but a few have managed to escape the encroachment of the urban sprawl. Some haven’t yet been eaten up by the concrete monsters! I’ll also talk about Sundays, back in the day when the shops were closed and the roads…

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Midweek Message 172. 10:07

6h ago10:07

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Later this week, I'm off to visit my old village. I'm sure there will have been many changes since I lived there almost 40 years ago. I'll tell you all about it on Sunday. It's nice to be home after my week away in Bognor. Have you had a holiday this year? Are you planning to go away? What's the weather doing where you are? It's been awful here! St…

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Timeline Britain 1950s plus Bognor Butlins! 52:28

2h ago52:28

52:28

In this episode, I look back at the various events over the 50s 60s and 70s. In 1953, The first James Bond book, Casino Royale, was published. The Great Train Robbery of 1963. In 1961, the construction of the Berlin Wall begins. Plus, I’ll tell you all about my week at Bognor Butlin’s! Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Midweek Message 171. 9:44

22h ago9:44

9:44

Welcome to another Midweek Message. Daft adverts, The Mysterons, the weather, post codes, zones and lots more stuff!By Ray’s Rants UK

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Further Education, Technical College, Adult Classes in the 1960s 48:27

4h ago48:27

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Back in the 60s, many people who had left school were keen to go back to college to learn a trade. Women wanted to learn secretarial skills such as typing and shorthand. Men could learn bricklaying, car mechanics or many other trades. It was a great way to become qualified. Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Midweek Message 170. 9:50

3d ago9:50

9:50

The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is quite delightful... That's a Christmas song, and you'd think it was winter here. Rain, wind, cold... Stone the crows! No point in moaning about it, but I will!By Ray’s Rants UK

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Trip to Pulborough Brooks. 49:02

6d ago49:02

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In this episode, Tricia and I visit the RSPB reserve at Pulborough in West Sussex. Visit their website here. Also, what were pubs like back in the 1960s? Were they just boozers? Or, were they an integral part of the community? Plus, remembering the old record shops, hiding money beneath the mattress... Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Midweek Message 169. 9:33

10d ago9:33

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Do you remember recording music from Pick of the Pops on a Sunday evening? The old reel to reel tape recorder whirling away, recording your favourite tracks. More on nicknames, gardens, the doctor... and more!By Ray’s Rants UK

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The Great Storm of 1987 plus What's In A Name? 49:37

13d ago49:37

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Do you remember the great storm of 1987 here in the UK? What a shock it was! The National Grid sustained heavy damage, leaving thousands without power. It was astonishing that the weather reports failed to predict a storm of such magnitude. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names—how many Christian names do you have? Are you known by your firs…

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Midweek Message 168. 10:34

17d ago10:34

10:34

This Sunday, I'll be chatting about people's names. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names… How many Christian names do you have? Also, I'll be recalling the events during the storm of 1987 here in Britain. Please, join me.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Things We No Longer Have Or See In The UK. 49:09

1M ago49:09

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Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and other items of the past that have since disappeared! Also, I’m c…

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Midweek Message 167. 9:58

25d ago9:58

9:58

Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and othetr items of the past that have since disappeared!…

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Lägeskoll Björklöven med Emanuel och Jesper 38:14

1M ago38:14

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Vi ber om ursäkt om vi stör mitt i sommaren med lite hockeysnack! Det var dags att snacka lite Björklöven igen och utvärdera det som har hänt än så länge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Traditional English Food, Pubs, Shops... 50:27

1M ago50:27

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What is traditional English food? Dishes like bubble and squeak, meat and two veg, toad in the hole, shepherd's pie and fish and chips come to mind. In this episode, Tricia chats about classic English meals, going all the way back to World War II. Not that we were around back then! Also in this episode, people opening their houses as shops in the o…

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Midweek Message 166. 9:53

1M ago9:53

9:53

Hi, I hope you're well. Traditional English meals, school dinners, chip shops, transistor radios back in the 1960s... Join me for a good old chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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School Holidays and other stuff. 55:22

2M ago55:22

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Remember the joy of school holidays in the old days? Six glorious weeks of summer freedom! Imagine if we had mobile phones back in the 50s and 60s. How would we have reacted to social media? The days before computers, what did the banks do? What did the tax office do? Everything was written is huge books called ledgers. Imagine the work! Join me th…

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Ray's Roaming Rants - St Mary's Church, Sompting. 6:54

1M ago6:54

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This Roaming Rant took me to St Mary's Church, Sompting, West Sussex. Built in the 11th or 12th century, the church is one of only a few on Britain with a Saxon tower. Please, join me for a look around the church.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 165. 10:04

1M ago10:04

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I've been to church! More on that later. Also, I have a sore throat, we had great weather on Sunday... Why address letters to, for example, Mrs Fred Smith? Is she a man? That's her husband's name, not hers! That was the way things were in the old days. Does that still happen?By Ray’s Rants UK

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Live Your Life. Children in Pubs. Miserable People and more. 52:14

1M ago52:14

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Live Your Life! Live and let live. In other words, let people get on with their lives and you get on with your life. Don't interfere with or poke your nose into other people's business. Punishing children. What are your thoughts on spanking kids? Also, kids in pubs. Should children be allowed into pubs? Please, join me this Sunday for a good old mo…

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St Mary The Virgin Clapham Church West Sussex 6:22

1M ago6:22

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Welcome to another of Ray's Roaming Rants. This time, I visit St Mary the Virgin Church at Clapham, West Sussex. The church, built in the 12th century, is in the woods. What better location for a lovely old building! I hope you enjoy this short episode.By Ray’s Rants UK

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An Announcement! 1:45

2M ago1:45

1:45

Hi, I’m pleased to announce that my new website, raysrants.info, is now live! Check it out to explore a collection of photos and video clips from my recent travels. Many of you have been asking to see pictures from the various places I’ve visited so, I hope you’ll enjoy what I’ve shared. I'll be adding more so do visit the page regularly.…

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Midweek Message 164. 9:38

2M ago9:38

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It's raining again! Is the summer over? Crickey, I don't think it had even started. In this episode, the weather, falling in love with someone you should have, the Boy Scouts Bob-A-Job week... I hope you'll join me.By Ray’s Rants UK

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History, London trolley buses, diesel engines, trams, trains... 47:18

2M ago47:18

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History, whether global or personal, can be either boring or fascinating. In this episode, I discuss the mistakes we've made in our personal histories and whether we've learned from them. I also talk about the history of London trolley buses, trams, diesel engines, trains, the pipeline from the Isle of Wight to France, and much more. Join me for a …

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Ray's Roaming Rants - Isle of Wight holiday May 2024. 16:01

2M ago16:01

16:01

This is the first of a new series, Ray’s Roaming Rants. We had a lovely time on the Isle of Wight. I made a few audio recordings of various places we visited during our stay which I hope you will find interesting.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 163. 10:24

2M ago10:24

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I've been to the Isle of Wight. I won't bore you with the details but, in this Midweek message, I'll tell you a little about our holiday. Quarr Abby, Yarmouth Castle, the Solent, the weather... Please, join me for a quick chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and more... 46:56

2M ago46:56

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Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and... Getting married? What's that got to do with trains? I'll be in the Isle of Wight when you listen to this episode. Fingers crossed the weather is good!By Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 162. 9:48

2M ago9:48

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It's that time again. Welcome to another Midweek Message. Mods and Rockers, hippies... Who remembers the weekends in Brighton? Happy days! Did you have a scooter or a motorbike? Join me for a quick chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Dinosaurs, Alfresco BBQs, Picnics, a story and more... 54:43

2M ago54:43

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Dinosaurs roamed the Earth 66 million years ago! What's that got to do with the 1950s? Not a lot. Alfresco, BBQs, eating outside... that wasn't a thing back in the 1950s and 60s. But it's very popular these days. Join me this Sunday for a chat about anything and everything.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 161. 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

Hello and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. The weather, cars, loud adverts, shouting and... I tell you a joke! Please, join me for a midweek chat.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Stories From The 1960s and more... 47:02

2M ago47:02

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In this episode, on this beautifully sunny weekend, I recall a few stories from the 1960s. PLUS! A recording of a well known DJ on a well known radio station in 1973! This snippet will bring memories flooding back for many of you. Those were magical radio days. Please, join me this Sunday.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 159. 10:46

2M ago10:46

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The summer has arrived! Probably only for a day or two... No, I mustn't be negative. The weather is beautiful. Holidays in Britain in the old days were great. The roads were clear, no potholes, driving was lovely... Did you go to Spain for your holidays back in the 70s? English fish and chips, English beer... You'd think we were back home!…

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Supermåndag 36 - Säsongsavslutning! 1:01:22

3M ago1:01:22

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Supermåndag har säsongsavslutning! Jesper och manne blickar bakåt och framåt tillsammans med Coach Bengtsson. Vi svarar på lyssnarfrågor. Hockeyallsvenskans hemlige twitterchef gästar. Silly Season och mycket mer. Tack för denna säsong! God lyssning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Eternal Triangle, Lies, Deceit, Adultery, Infidelity, Carnaby Street, local shops, landline phones... 49:41

3M ago49:41

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Adultery in the 1950s? Perish the thought! Did people lie and cheat on each other back in the old days? Two-timing, deceit, lies... Not in the good old days, surely? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out. Also in this episode, Carnaby Street in London, local shops, landline phones, sound effects and more!…

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Midweek Message 158. 11:04

3M ago11:04

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Clothes back in the 60s and 70s, strange characters, Lambretta scooters and more... Please, join me for this Wednesday's Midweek Message.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Supermåndag avsnitt 35 Gäst Hampus Sylvegård HC Vimmerby Hockey 54:22

3M ago54:22

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Nu är vi på upploppet och vi har bara två finaler kvar i hockeyväg. Vimmerby tog oväntat steget upp till Hockeyallsvenskan efter en dramatiskt avslutning av kvalserien. Vi ringde upp en glad Hampus Sylvegård som berättar om känslorna efter avancemanget. Det och mycket mer i avsnittet. God lyssning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Tradesmen - Plumbers Electricians Decorators Handymen... 53:50

3M ago53:50

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In the old days, there were loads of tradesman. There are tradesmen these days, of course. But how did they differ in the 50s and 60s? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out.By Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 157. 11:17

3M ago11:17

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Welcome to another Midweek Message. I've had a great deal of positive response about the Nurse Diane Interview so, I might try and set up more interviews. Thanks for all your emails, keep them coming. The weather here has turned colder... there's a surprise! But, we have a wall of heat of the way! Whatever that is!…

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Supermåndag avsnitt 34 Gäst Elias Keuter HC Björlöven J20 1:04:27

4M ago1:04:27

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Säsongen fortsätter in i sitt slutskede och vi diskuterar kring det. Hockeyettans kvalserie är mer eller mindre avgjord och vi gratulerar redan ett lag till avancemang. Hockeyallsvenskan ska avgöras och nu är vi framme vid finalen. Brynäs eller Djurgården spelar i SHL kommande säsong. Björkövens J20 tog äntligen steget och vi har med Elias Keuter s…

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NHS Nursing. Chatting to Nurse Diane about the old days in the local hospital. 48:52

3M ago48:52

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In this episode I welcome Diane, my sister-in-law, into the studio. She's a retired nurse and she chats about her days working in hospitals and a GP's surgery. The operating theatre, the wards, the matron, a nursing school, sticking needles in people, giving patients alcohol... Please, join me for a very interesting chat with Nurse Diane this comin…

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Midweek Message 156. 10:18

3M ago10:18

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We've had an extremely high tide which caused floods in a nearby town. Where's the summer? In this Midweek Message I chat about the weather, as usual, hospitals, dentists and more. Please, join me.By Ray’s Rants UK

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154. Radio 1970 Awards 1:08:24

4M ago1:08:24

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Då var säsongen avslutad och summerad. Vad passar väl inte bättre då än en PRISGALA där vi hyllar den gångna säsongens prestationer? Hela redaktionen är samlad kvällen till ära och utöver våra olika kategorier utser vi naturligtvis hela säsongens Marklund, där alla fyra har med sig varsin nominering. God lyssning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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