My 70's TV Childhood

Oliver Colling
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My 70s TV Childhood is a British nostalgia podcast about growing up with classic television in 1970s Britain.  Hosted by Oliver Colling, each episode revisits the TV shows, theme tunes, adverts, presenters and memories that shaped a generation. From Rainbow and Grange Hill to Doctor Who and The Good Life , if it was on television in 1970s Britain, we've probably covered it. Now in its 7th season with over 200 episodes, the podcast has built a dedicated community of classic British TV fans who share a love of 70s nostalgia and the golden age of childhood. Share your memories, join the conversation and play along with our fortnightly quizzes at my70stvchildhood.com

  1. Quiz #70: Yabba Dabba Doo!

    2d ago

    Quiz #70: Yabba Dabba Doo!

    Welcome back to the My 70s TV Childhood Quiz. This week we have a bit of a milestone: it is our 70th quiz, which I think gives a very pleasing bit of synergy to our whole 1970s theme. To mark the occasion, Round One is dedicated to the wonderful world of Hanna-Barbera cartoons. I will give you a catchphrase and you have to tell me which character said it. After that, we have our regular Marathon/Fil Rouge round, a spin of the Wheel of Fate for Name That Tune 1979, and the TV Times general trivia round to finish. What to Expect: Round 1: Yabba Dabba Doo! Five Hanna-Barbera catchphrases. Can you name the character behind each one?Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge Questions drawn from over 200 episodes of the podcast. Regular listeners may have a slight advantage.Round 3: Name That Tune (1979) Five theme tunes from shows first broadcast in 1979. You'll need to listen to the podcast to play this one.Round 4: TV Times General 70s TV trivia. Anything goes.Bonus Question One final challenge to separate the casual viewers from the true obsessives.Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite brew, and let's see how many you can get right. Send your score to quiz@my70stvchildhood.com or drop me a comment on social media. Take care, Oliver 🎲 The My 70s TV Childhood Board Game is nearly here! I have been working on something very exciting behind the scenes. I have designed a playable game version of the theme tune round, something you can sit down and enjoy at home with family and friends, and I am getting ready to launch it very soon. Thank you to everyone who has already registered their interest. If you have not yet done so, it would be a huge help if you could let me know whether you might like to buy one. There is no commitment at this stage. Register your interest at: https://my70stvchildhood.com/ Connect & Follow 👍 Facebook: www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood🐦 X/Twitter: twitter.com/home▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood This has been a Worth A Listen Production. Get in touch! Support the show

    17 min
  2. Wish You Were Here: Judith Chalmers

    May 26

    Wish You Were Here: Judith Chalmers

    Welcome back to My 70's TV Childhood, a British nostalgia podcast about growing up with classic television in 1970s Britain. This week, I'm paying tribute to the much-loved TV presenter Judith Chalmers, who passed away this week aged 90. Judith was synonymous with one thing for millions of us who grew up in 1970s Britain, and that was holidays. As one of the original hosts of ITV's long-running holiday show Wish You Were Here, she spent decades opening our eyes to the world beyond Blackpool and Bognor, and in doing so became one of the great communicators in classic British television history. 🎲 Exciting News: The My 70s TV Childhood Board Game! I've been working on something very exciting behind the scenes. I've created a playable game version of the theme tune round, something you can sit down with at home, with family and friends, and I'm getting ready to launch it very soon. To help me estimate demand, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know whether you might be interested in buying the game. 💬 What to Expect: Post-War Holidays: I look back at what holidays meant for British families before the package holiday, from seaside B&Bs with formidable landladies to holiday camps like Pontins and Butlins.Goodbye Bognor, Hello Benidorm: How affordable air travel and the package holiday transformed the way families growing up in 1970s Britain spent their two weeks, and how quickly the change happened.Holiday on the BBC: I revisit the BBC's long-running holiday show, which began life in 1969 as Holiday '69 and opened British eyes to a whole world of possibilities.Wish You Were Here on ITV: I celebrate Judith Chalmers and the show that defined classic British television holiday coverage, from the Isle of Man to the Greek islands.The Downside of the Package Holiday: Half-built hotels, sausage beans and chips, and the annual collapse of a tour operator. Not everything went to plan.A Tribute to Judith Chalmers: A broadcaster who genuinely changed the way a generation thought about travel.What were your 70s holidays like? Did you make it to Spain or Greece, or was it more like Bangor or Bridlington? Get in touch and let me know!Take care, Oliver 👍 Facebook: www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood🐦 X/Twitter: twitter.com/home▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhoodGet in touch! Support the show

    20 min
  3. Quiz #69: Britain Had Talent!

    May 19

    Quiz #69: Britain Had Talent!

    Welcome back to the My 70s TV Childhood Quiz, or if you're joining me for the first time, a very warm welcome to you. This week I'm casting my mind back to the golden age of television talent shows, specifically the two great ones of the 1970s: Opportunity Knocks and New Faces. Whether it was Hughie Green's legendary sincerity or the famously sharp panel on New Faces, both shows launched some extraordinary careers. Round One asks you to decide which show gave each act their big break. After that, we've got our usual Marathon/Fil Rouge round, a spin of the Wheel of Fate for Name That Tune, and all the general 70s TV trivia you can handle. What to Expect: Round 1: Britain Had Talent! Five famous performers. Did they get their big break on Opportunity Knocks or New Faces? You have a fifty percent chance of getting each one right.Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge Questions drawn from over 200 episodes of the podcast. Regular listeners may have a slight advantage.Round 3: Name That Tune landed. 5 theme tunes from shows first broadcast in 1977. You'll need to listen to the podcast for this one.Round 4: TV Times General 70s TV trivia. Anything goes.Bonus Question One final challenge to separate the casual viewers from the true obsessives. Grab a pen and paper, pour yourself something nice, and let's see how many you can get right. Send your score to quiz@my70stvchildhood.com or drop me a comment on social media. I love hearing from you. Take care, Oliver 🎲 Exciting News: The My 70s TV Childhood Board Game! I've been working on something very exciting behind the scenes. I've created a playable game version of the theme tune round, something you can sit down with at home, with family and friends, and I'm getting ready to launch it very soon. To help me estimate demand, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know whether you might be interested in buying the game. Register your interest at: https://my70stvchildhood.com/ Connect & Follow 👍 Facebook: www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood🐦 X/Twitter: twitter.com/home▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood Get in touch! Support the show

    17 min
  4. Life on Earth: Sir David Attenborough at 100

    May 12

    Life on Earth: Sir David Attenborough at 100

    Welcome back to My 70s TV Childhood! This week, I'm celebrating the 100th birthday of a broadcasting icon, a true national treasure, and seemingly a wonderful man. Sir David Attenborough turns 100, and I'm looking back at his extraordinary life, his career, and in particular, the landmark 1979 series that changed television and changed our relationship with the natural world: Life on Earth. But first, I have some exciting news about our My 70s TV Childhood theme tune quiz game. We're about to start manufacturing, and we'd really appreciate it if you could let us know whether this is something you might be interested in buying. Head to www.my70stvchildhood.com and register your interest. There's no commitment at this point, but it helps us get our production numbers right. Register your interest at: https://www.my70stvchildhood.com 💬 What to Expect: A Century of Curiosity: I trace David Attenborough's remarkable life from a boy collecting fossils in Leicester to the most trusted voice in British broadcasting, via a stint as one of the BBC's most powerful executives. Zoo Quest and the Accidental Presenter: How Attenborough was never meant to be on camera, stepped in when the regular presenter fell ill, and changed television history. The Making of Life on Earth: The extraordinary story behind the 1979 series, from the BBC's financial gamble to the three years of filming across dozens of countries with heavy equipment, no digital technology, and no way of checking footage until the film was developed. The Mountain Gorillas: I revisit one of the most iconic moments in television history, Attenborough sitting quietly amongst the gorillas of Rwanda in a scene of astonishing tenderness that changed how we saw these animals forever. Britain in the Late 1970s: I look at what Britain was like when Life on Earth aired, with only three television channels, no streaming, and a country that watched together, and how the series arrived at precisely the right moment. A Legacy of Wonder: How Life on Earth paved the way for every landmark nature documentary that followed, and why David Attenborough's curiosity, humility, and quiet authority have made him one of the great communicators in British cultural history. What memories do you have of Sir David Attenborough? Do you remember Life on Earth? Get in touch and let me know! Take care, Oliver Connect & Follow 👍 Facebook: www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood🐦 X/Twitter: twitter.com/home▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood This has been a Worth A Listen Production. 📲 Connect & Follow Get in touch! Support the show

    31 min
  5. Quiz #68: Wish You Were Here? 70s TV Goes Abroad

    May 5

    Quiz #68: Wish You Were Here? 70s TV Goes Abroad

    This week we’re packing our bags. Round One is all about 1970s TV shows set in foreign countries. Can you name where each one was set? Summer holidays start here. What to Expect: Round 1: Viva España! – Five 1970s TV shows, all set abroad. Can you name the country? Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge – Questions drawn from our back catalogue of over 200 episodes. Have you been paying attention? Round 3: Name That Tune (1972) – Five theme tunes from shows first broadcast in 1972. You’ll need to listen to the podcast for this one! Round 4: TV Times – General 70s telly knowledge. Bonus Question – One final challenge to separate the casual viewers from the true 70s TV obsessives. Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite brew, and let’s see how many you can get right! Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com Take the quiz on our blog: https://www.my70stvchildhood.com Take care, Oliver 🎲 Exciting News – The My 70s TV Childhood Board Game! We have been working on something very exciting behind the scenes. We have designed a playable game version of our theme tune round – something you can sit down with at home, with family and friends – and we are getting ready to launch very soon. To help us with demand, it would be really helpful if you could let us know whether you might be interested in buying the game. All proceeds will go towards the costs of producing the My 70s TV Childhood podcast. Thanks to everyone who has already registered their interest – it looks like this is going to be a must for nostalgic 70s kids! Register your interest at: https://www.my70stvchildhood.com Connect & Follow 👍 Facebook: www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood🐦 X/Twitter: twitter.com/home▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood This has been a Worth A Listen Production. Get in touch! Support the show

    16 min
  6. Basil Brush: Boom, Boom!

    Apr 28

    Basil Brush: Boom, Boom!

    Welcome back to My 70s TV Childhood! In this episode, I celebrate one of the most beloved characters in British television history, Basil Brush. He was a fox, a puppet, a national treasure, and a firm Saturday teatime favourite for millions of families throughout the 1970s. But first, I have some exciting news about our My 70s TV Childhood quiz game, which is now in pre-production. If you'd like to register your interest in buying one, please visit www.my70stvchildhood.com and let us know! 💬 What to Expect: The Birth of Basil: I trace Basil's origins back to 1962 when Peter Firmin, yes, the man behind the Clangers and Bagpuss, first created a fox glove puppet for a show called The Three Scampis. David Nixon and the Sidekick Years: Basil's early days as a sidekick to the great TV magician David Nixon, and how the little fox kept upstaging his partner. The Basil Brush Show: From 1968 onwards, Basil had his own Saturday teatime show, and I look at the format that made it such a family favourite, from the comedy sketches to the musical guests and story time. Ivan Owen, the Man Behind the Fox: I celebrate the extraordinary puppeteer and voice artist who brought Basil to life and who kept such a low profile that he never gave a television interview, because he didn't want to break the spell. Mr Derek, Mr Roy and the Companions: I remember the brilliant straight men who worked alongside Basil, from Derek Fowlds to Roy North, and the chemistry that made the show so special. Musical Guests and Story Time: From Petula Clark to Demis Roussos, the top artists who queued up to perform alongside Basil, and the wonderful story time segments featuring Basil's ancestors and relatives. Do you remember the Basil Brush Show? Was your family watching and laughing together on a Saturday teatime? Get in touch and let me know! Take care, Oliver 📲 Connect & Follow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhoodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/homeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood Get in touch! Support the show

    27 min
  7. Quiz #67: UFO, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet & More!

    Apr 21

    Quiz #67: UFO, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet & More!

    This week we’re heading into space. Round One is all about the worlds of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, UFO, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Space: 1999. Strap in. What to Expect: Round 1: Race Into Space – Five questions on Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s sci-fi worlds. A quick note: some of the shows referred to were made in the 1960s but were regularly shown throughout the 1970s. Round 2: Marathon/Fil Rouge – Questions drawn from our back catalogue of over 200 episodes. Have you been paying attention? Round 3: Name That Tune (1975) – Five theme tunes from shows first broadcast in 1975. You’ll need to listen to the podcast for this one! Round 4: TV Times – General 70s telly knowledge. Bonus Question – One final challenge to separate the casual viewers from the true 70s TV obsessives. Grab a pen and paper, settle in with your favourite brew, and let’s see how many you can get right! Send your score to: quiz@my70stvchildhood.com Take the quiz on our blog: https://www.my70stvchildhood.com Take care, Oliver AND.... 🎲 Exciting News – The My 70s TV Childhood Board Game! We have been working on something very exciting behind the scenes. A physical, playable version of our theme tune quiz – something you can sit down with at home, with family and friends. We’re currently in pre-production and getting ready to manufacture. And it seems like lots of you already fancy playing at home – thank you to everyone who has filled in the form so far! There’s no commitment at this stage. We just need to get our production numbers right. If you’d be interested, please let us know at: https://www.my70stvchildhood.com Any purchases will help towards the costs of producing the podcast. More details to follow very soon! Connect & Follow 👍 Facebook: www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhood📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood🐦 X/Twitter: twitter.com/home▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhood This has been a Worth A Listen Production. Get in touch! Support the show

    16 min
  8. Space, The Final Frontier

    Apr 14

    Space, The Final Frontier

    Welcome back to My 70’s TV Childhood! In this episode, I head off into the final frontier as we explore what space meant to us as children growing up in 1970s Britain, and the television that fired our imaginations along the way. But first, I have some exciting news about our My 70’s TV Childhood quiz game, which is now in pre-production. If you’d like to register your interest in buying one, please visit www.my70stvchildhood.com and let us know! 💬 What to Expect: Back to the Moon: With the Artemis II mission making headlines, I reflect on what space meant to us 70s kids and why the promise of the space age never quite delivered what we hoped for.Brooke Bond Tea Cards: I dig out my Race Into Space tea card collection from 1971, complete with a foreword from a very youthful Patrick Moore, and look at what it promised us.The Clangers: I revisit Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin’s gentle, charming take on extraterrestrial life and why it remains one of my earliest and fondest TV memories.Fireball XL5: Gerry and Sylvia Anderson take us to the year 2062 with Captain Steve Zodiac of the World Space Patrol.Star Trek: I share my memories of the show that defined the space age on television, from the episode that gave me nightmares to the gadgets that fired my imagination.Space 1999: As the optimism of the moon landings faded, the Andersons returned with a rather less cheerful vision of life beyond Earth.Were you excited about space during your 70s TV childhood? Get in touch and let me know! Take care, Oliver 📲 Connect & Follow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/my70stvchildhoodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/my70stvchildhood/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/homeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my70stvchildhoodGet in touch! Support the show

    24 min
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My 70s TV Childhood is a British nostalgia podcast about growing up with classic television in 1970s Britain.  Hosted by Oliver Colling, each episode revisits the TV shows, theme tunes, adverts, presenters and memories that shaped a generation. From Rainbow and Grange Hill to Doctor Who and The Good Life , if it was on television in 1970s Britain, we've probably covered it. Now in its 7th season with over 200 episodes, the podcast has built a dedicated community of classic British TV fans who share a love of 70s nostalgia and the golden age of childhood. Share your memories, join the conversation and play along with our fortnightly quizzes at my70stvchildhood.com

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  • Creator
    Oliver Colling
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 My 70's TV Childhood
  • Show Website
    My 70's TV Childhood

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