My TV Years - From TVChoice Bauer Media

Sanjeev Bhaskar, star of The Kumars at No. 42, Goodness Gracious Me and Unforgotten is the guest on this episode of My TV Years from TV Choice. Why could Sanjeev never miss an episode of Star Trek? How did he & his family respond to depictions of Indian characters on TV in the 1970s? And which TV star did Sanjeev embarrass himself in front of as a teenager, so much so that he still cringes at it to this day? All these questions and more will be answered. So without further ado, please welcome your host, Mel Giedroyc…

Kirstie Allsopp, co-host of various property shows like Location, Location, Location and Love It or List It, is the guest on this episode of My TV Years from TV Choice. What historic event caused Kirstie’s family television to explode? What TV show made Kirstie consider changing her name? Which long-time regional news presenter’s recent retirement saddened Kirstie? All this and more, so without further ado, please welcome your host, Mel Giedroyc…

Dear listener: in light of recent events, please note this episode was recorded in the first week of February.

Hugh Dennis, star of Outnumbered, Mock The Week, Not Going Out, and so much more, is the guest on this episode of My TV Years From TV Choice. What happened when Hugh forgot his lines during his first major TV appearance? What ridiculous outfit did Hugh have to wear during one of his early performances? And what’s Hugh’s favourite TV show of all time? The answer to this final question will surprise you. An insight into Hugh’s life in TV and more, so without further ado, please welcome your host, Mel Giedroyc…

Sally Ann Matthews, Coronation Street’s Jenny Connor (nee Bradley), joins Mel for this episode of My TV Years From TV Choice. What snacks did Sally like to buy from the shops before settling down in front of the TV? How did she land a role in Corrie aged just 15? And what classic kids TV show from the 1970s still stresses her out today? There’s only one way to find out, and that’s by listening to the podcast, so without further ado, please welcome your host, Mel Giedroyc…

Adjoa Andoh, star of stage, film & some of the nation’s favourite TV shows including Doctor Who, Casualty, Eastenders and Bridgerton as Lady Danbury, is the guest on this episode of My TV Years From TV Choice. What TV show inspired Adjoa’s adventures as a little girl growing up in the Cotswolds? Which TV show did her parents love that nearly sent her to sleep? And how did Adjoa help create an iconic Eastenders family? All these questions and so much more answered, so without further ado, please welcome your host, Mel Giedroyc…

Jon Richardson, one of the nation’s favourite comedians, is the guest on this episode of My TV Years from TV Choice. Which children’s TV show is Jon so obsessed with that he will happily watch it by himself? What was his ritual for watching Eurotrash on a weekend with his mate Lee? And which moment in a cooking programme is Jon’s favourite TV moment of all time? All this and more, so without further ado, please welcome your host, Mel Giedroyc…