Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Hevva burst into EastEnders in the 2000s and became one half of an amazing female double act on the show. Heather and her friend Shirley would get into some hilarious scrapes during her time in Albert Square. They were as different as chalk and cheese (and Hevva loved Cheese) but sometimes opposites make the best of friends and so they proved for five glorious years until Hevva was bu...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message For the next four weeks we're running a special series - Kelly's Heroes with Queer as Folk star Craig Kelly. In each programme, Craig catches up with one of his famous friends to reminisce about old times and check in on how they're coping with life during these strange times. In the first programme we're showcasing, Craig meets his old friend, Life on Mars star John Simm . Craig says...
Aug 11, 2020•37 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this third programme in the fourth series of the show. Here contestant Jane (calling from Ashton Under-Lyne in Greater Manchester) answers questions on the life and work of Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar. If Jane sco...
Aug 09, 2020•14 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message We're celebrating a British film classic from the 1980s - the ground-breaking My Beautiful Laundrette which tackled racism, sexuality and a variety of social, economic and political issues facing Britain at the time. Multi Oscar winning actor Daniel Day Lewis and Gordon Warnecke were the joint leads in the film. Daniel played gay punk Johnny and Gordon was his asian boyfriend Omar. 35...
Aug 08, 2020•38 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It's 30 years ago this year since the Farnhams first arrived on Brookside Close. They were the posh family on the close and were soon ruffling a few feathers among the neighbours. Here Steven Pinder who played the rather suave but hapless Max is reunited with Gabrielle Glaister who played his feisty but long suffering wife Patricia. The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Product...
Aug 05, 2020•48 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this second programme in the fourth series of the show. Here contestant Aiden (calling from Leeds) answers questions on Mysterious Cities of Gold. If Aiden scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 progr...
Aug 02, 2020•10 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message He's responsible for one of the most iconic TV theme tunes of all time. Simon May is famous for EastEnders, the accompanying Julia's Theme and of course those 'Doof, Doofs'. He composed the themes to Howard's Way, Eldorado and a plethora of other programmes. And although Tony Hatch wrote the iconic Crossroads theme, Simon May has more than a passing association with the show. Simon's ...
Aug 01, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message ' I say, I say it's our Ashley meeting another Ashley as we sit down to reminisce with Steve Arnold who starred in Coronation Street for nearly 16 years. Steve played Ashley and became famous for his on screen partnership with his 'uncle Fred Elliot' played by veteran actor John Savident. They'd later be revealed as father and son in the show. Steve tells Ashley Byrne about his specia...
Jul 29, 2020•52 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this first programme in the fourth series of the show. Here contestant Bruce (calling from Redcar) answers questions on London’s Burning. If Bruce scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 programmes acr...
Jul 26, 2020•10 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Jason Hughes played Welsh Warren in the 90s cult drama This Life. The series was based around 20 something lawyers living in South London. Warren also happened to be gay. Gay characters as complex as Warren had never really existed on tv while Welsh voices in mainstream UK telly were rare too. So being gay and Welsh presented different challenges for both the character and the actor a...
Jul 26, 2020•50 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Charlie G Hawkins grew up in EastEnders. He joined the show when he was just 12 years old and stayed in Albert Square as Darren Miller until he was 20. His character was a cheeky chappie and often provided light relief. Charlie tells MIM’s Ashley Byrne about the experience of joining an iconic drama at such a young age. The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and comp...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Now, we've reached the Series 3 final. Andy Hoyle is your host as Bertie from Shrewsbury battles it out with Glenda from the North East. In Round 1, Bertie answered questions on Boon while Glenda chose The Life and Times of Deirdre Barlow. So how wil...
Jul 19, 2020•30 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It's become a cult classic of the 1990s. A generation of 20-somethings felt a connection with This Life, the late night BBC2 drama about a group of young lawyers living together in South London. It was ground breaking as it tackled everything from drinking to drug taking, sex and sexuality. It launched the careers of Andrew Lincoln, Jack Davenport, Jason Hughes, Amita Dhiri, John Shep...
Jul 18, 2020•35 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Madge Hindle played Renee Bradshaw in Coronation Street for four years in the late 1970s. The character was brought in by producer Bill Podmore to create an atmosphere of gossip in the local corner shop. She proved very popular and later married Street stalwart Alf Roberts (played by Bryan Mosley). To the anger of fans, the character was killed off in 1980. Here Madge recalls the role...
Jul 16, 2020•50 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this fourth programme in the third series of the show. Here contestant Dan (calling from Slaithwaite in West Yorkshire) answers questions on BBC fantasy show His Dark Materials. If Dan scores well and ends up in the top two...
Jul 12, 2020•15 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message She's done it all, she's seen it all. She's worked with just about everyone. And now she's recalling it all (well not all but quite a bit) for Distinct Nostalgia. From the Carry On's to Benidorm via Coronation Street, Crossroads and Emmerdale, she's been a fixture on our film and tv screens for years. Sit back and enjoy an hour in the company of Sherrie Hewson. MIM's Ashley Byrne is a...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Crossroads was one of TV's most successful soaps. It lasted for 24 years in its first run on ITV. A product of Lew Grade's ATV, it was set in a motel on the outskirts of Birmingham. The characters became instantly popular including Noel Gordon as Meg Mortimer and Jane Rossington as her daughter Jill. In 1978 Tony Adams, who had starred previously in General Hospital, landed himself a ...
Jul 08, 2020•48 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this third programme in the third series of the show. Here contestant Gladys from Blackpool answers questions on US show 'Gilmore Girls'. If Gladys scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 programmes ac...
Jul 05, 2020•12 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Christopher Strauli was something of a sitcom heartthrob when he starred as the young, rather naive, Norman Binns in Yorkshire Television's hit Only When I Laugh from 1979 to 1983. The show based around three men in hospital also starred James Bolam, Peter Bowles, Derrick Branche and Richard Wilson, long before his Victor Meldrew days. Written by Eric Chappell, it was a huge success w...
Jul 03, 2020•33 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Nick Cochrane played Andy McDonald In Coronation Street throughout the 1990s and was a popular star of the Street as Steve McDonald's rather more sensible twin brother. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne has a frank and candid chat to Nick about being thrust into fame at a young age, being part of such an iconic show, how his character was written out and whether there's scope for an Andy McDona...
Jul 02, 2020•56 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this second programme in the third series of the show. Here contestant Glenda from the North East answers questions on 'The Life and Times of Deirdre Barlow'. If Glenda scores well and ends up in the top two contestants fro...
Jun 28, 2020•15 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message As Alan Bennett's Talking Heads are revived for TV, we've a special treat for fans of Alan's hit 'The History Boys'. We've assembled three of the now famous original cast of the iconic stage play and movie for a great History Boys Reunion. The show helped launched the careers of eight young actors - Samuel Barnett, Russell Tovey, Jamie Parker, James Corden, Samuel Anderson, Dominic Co...
Jun 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Thelma Barlow played Mavis in Coronation Street for 26 years. Her on screen partnerships with Rita Fairclough and Derek Wilton were legendary. In the second of a series of specials marking 60 years of Corrie, MIM’s Ashley Byrne spends a lovely hour in the company of Street Royalty. The Distinct Nostalgia theme is owned by MIM Productions and composed by Rebecca Applin and Chris Warner...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this first programme in the third series of the show. Here contestant Bertie from Shrewsbury answers questions about UK crime drama Boon. If Bertie scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 programmes ac...
Jun 21, 2020•13 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It's 40 years since the anarchic popular children's sitcom Metal Mickey burst onto British TV screens. It was directed by Mickey Dolenz from The Monkees with the robot itself created and voiced by musician Johnny Edward. The writer was Colin Bostock-Smith and it was filmed at London Weekend Television. Here MIM's Ashley Byrne has speaking with Ashley Knight who played Mickey's onscree...
Jun 19, 2020•34 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message It's back to the 1990s for Distinct Nostalgia soap fans as MIM's Ashley Byrne re-unites two of EastEnders most popular characters from the decade. Mark Homer who played Tony joins Andrew Lynford who was Simon to discuss joining and leaving the square, being part of TV's first regular bisexual storyline and working with some of the show's most iconic stars. Could Tony and Simon make a ...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Now, we've reached the Series 2 final. Andy Hoyle is your host as Mike from Sheffield in South Yorkshire battles it out with Simon from Lancaster in Lancashire. In Round 1, Mike answered questions on I'm Alan Partridge while Simon chose the original ...
Jun 14, 2020•27 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Generations of schoolchildren remember watching it. 20 minutes of historical drama brought to ITV by Yorkshire Television. How We Used To Live is a legendary show which graced our screens for over 30 years. Freda Kelsall was the main writer and helped to create the series back in 1968. On a rainy day, long before lockdown, MIM's Ashley Byrne spent an afternoon with Freda learning all ...
Jun 12, 2020•43 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message John Finch became a prolific TV writer, creating series like 'A Family At War' He started his career on the world's longest running drama serial Coronation Street. He was one of the show's first freelance writers and stayed with the programme for 8 years. He penned scripts for characters like Ena Sharples, Annie Walker, Elsie Tanner and Albert Tatlock - and he was there when Hilda and...
Jun 10, 2020•35 min
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Every week the Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month quiz puts a tv, film or radio fan to the test about their chosen specialist subject. Andy Hoyle is your host in this fourth programme in the second series of the show. Here contestant Lois from Sheffield answers questions about US comedy Friends. If Lois scores well and ends up in the top two contestants from the 4 programmes across ...
Jun 07, 2020•11 min
