Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message A First Look Teaser for The President and the Emperor starring Clifton Truman Daniel as President Harry S Truman, Sadao Ueda as Emperor Hirohito and Samuel Barnett as Phillip Oppenheimer. Episode 1 coming soon..... The President and the Emperor Cast - Episode One Clifton Truman Daniel - President Harry S Truman Sadao Ueda - Emperor Hirohito Christopher Strauli - S...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Ahead of the launch of the epic new landmark drama about the decision to drop the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, Clifton Truman Daniel chats to Ashley Byrne about playing his grandfather in The President and the Emperor. Clifton talks candidly about his relationship with his grandpa and how he learned about his family history when he was growing up. He also r...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Ashley had the pleasure of interviewing the legendary Andy Peebles just weeks before he died for a programme about Steve Strange. Though the interview was about Steve, the conversation included many anecdotes related to Andy's long career overall including his famous interview with John Lennon. Here we play most of the interview in tribute to Andy and his memory. Enjoy and RI...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message In the fourth episode of Distinct Nostalgia's EastEnders at 40 series, Ashley sits down with former Albert Square storyliner David Payne. David, who worked on the show from 2015 to 2017, offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind some of EastEnders' most gripping storylines. From the homophobic murder of Paul Coker to Stacey Fowler's postpartum psychosis, David s...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Join us for the third episode of Distinct Nostalgia's special series celebrating EastEnders at 40. In this episode, Dame Sheila Hancock, who brought the unforgettable Barbara Owen to life in 2000 and 2001, sits down with Ashley to discuss her time on the show. Barbara, a complex character with a troubled relationship with her children, especially her son Steve, left a lasting impac...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message In the second episode of Distinct Nostalgia celebrating EastEnders' 40th birthday, Ashley sits down with Rob Gittins, the show's longest-serving writer. Rob has been a pivotal figure in the EastEnders writing team since its early days, contributing to over 300 episodes. His extensive experience and deep understanding of the show's characters and storylines have made him an invaluab...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message In celebration of EastEnders' 40th birthday, Distinct Nostalgia kicks off with an exclusive interview featuring Sophie Thompson, who portrayed the infamous Stella Crawford. Sophie sits down with Ashley to reminisce about her time on the show and her character's dramatic storyline. Stella, introduced as Phil Mitchell's new lawyer, quickly became one of the soap's most memorable vill...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageOriginal Christmas ComedyIn Winter Drawers On Starring Lindsay Eavis and Janice FryettThe ladies talk about surviving another winter, debate the merits of AI, beards and board games and ponder a cashless society.Florrie: Lindsay EavisDotty: Janice FryettWritten by Janice FryettA Spinney Media Production for Distinct Nostalgia.A Distinct Comedy PresentationDistinct is part of Made in...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageHere Ashley meets one half of Cosmo and Dibs who were the characters that graced the long running kids series You and Me in the 1980s.Francis Wright tells us how he landed the role as puppeter and voice as well as charting the history of You and Me which dates back to the early 1970s.The show was tremendously popular with several generations of children growing up in the 70s, 80s an...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageAn interview that should have aired some time ago but we've been waiting to use it to mark the 40th anniversary of The Bill bursting on to our screens. It all began in 1983 but the actual full run series, later serial, began on the 16th October 1984.Here Mark Wingett - who played DC Jim Carver for nearly a quarter of a century - discusses the show's origins and his own early years o...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageSadly we've lost another tv and film great. Kenneth Cope has died at the age of 93. And here we have an interview he did with Ashley a few years ago. Much of this has never been broadcast before.Ken talks about being one of the early stars of Coronation Street. working with David Frost on That Was the Week That Was, his time in the Carry Ons, Randall and Hopkirk Deceased and his hug...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageWe're sad to hear the news that Brian Trueman has died at the aged of 92. Brian provided the soundtrack to so many characters of our childhoods, whether as a writer or actor. His work with Cosgrove Hall Films included Chorlton and the Wheelies, Dangermouse, Cockleshell Bay and Jamie and the Magic Torch. But he had a career before helping to bring to life these animation classics - i...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageA special re-issuing of Rock, by Tim Fountain in tribute to the veteran actor Bette Bourne who has died at the age of 84.An excellent performance in this drama produced by DN producers' Made in Manchester as Bette plays Henry Wilson, Hollywood actor Rock Hudson's notorious agent.Bette has played lots of legendary characters over the years including Quentin Crisp in Tim's other play ...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageAshley's catching up with Roy North who was the actor who became Basil Brush's sidekick in the early to mid 70s on The Basil Brush Show. The show hosted by the wily old fox lasted from the late 60s til the early 80s and became a favourite of several generations of kids, parents and grandparents. Now Basil entertains the big kids often in theatres around the UK. Ever popular, m...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageWe’ve been planning this for a while - and here they are by popular demand. Ronnie Le Drew with Zippy and George from the legendary kids tv series Rainbow. Ronnie chats to Ashley about the early years of Rainbow which started in 1972, how he became a firm fixture of the team and the enduring appeal of these wonderful characters from one of the UK’s favourite shows. Ashley also...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageGeorge Layton is prolific - he's done the lot - and he's still working in his early 80s. Both an actor and screenwriter, his career stretches from the early 50s and Children's Hour and working with Violet Carson (who played Ena Sharples in Coronation Street), through years as a star on shows like Doctor in the House and It Aint Half Hot Mum, via cameos on The Likely Lads and s...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageA very special interview here with Lord Grade (Michael Grade) whose fingerprints are all over British TV - from the days when his uncle Lew ran ATV to his own stewardship of LWT, BBC, Channel 4 and Later ITV again. Michael has launched (and axed) some of Britain's most popular TV shows. Here he takes Ashley through a whistle stop potted history of his career, stopping off to reminis...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageKaren Grassle who played Caroline celebrates 50 years since the launch in 1974 of Little House onThe Prairie. The then new show from America would pull in huge audiences all around the world including in the UK where it had a prime time slot.Here Ashley talks to Karen about working with Michael Landon (which was fraught for a time), her child co stars who grew up during the co...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageWhy Don't You?! played to millions of kids in the school holidays on BBC1. It began in 1973 and lasted until 1995, meaning the show touched several generations over nearly a quarter of a century.Among the presenters Ant from Ant and Dec, among the producers - Russell T Davies but there were dozens more who cut their tv teeth on this show presented by children.Here Ashley meets one o...

Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a messageShe was the voice behind one of the most well loved kids series of the 70s.Gay Soper was the person who brought to life the world of The Flumps. Pootle, Perkin, Posie, Ma and Pa Flump and Grandpa Flump all became real characters thanks to her tremendously talented acting.But though kids of the 70s remember the Flumps fondly, there was actually only 13 episodes in total.Here Gay tell...