Exclusive interviews and reunions celebrating some of the biggest names in TV and film. A TV enthusiast’s paradise. There's also special shows and series and a regular Distinct Nostalgia Mind of the Month Quiz. Plus every now and then some original fresh comedy and drama. This is pure entertainment and fun. Enjoy! Definitely ‘more than a podcast’.
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Distinct Nostalgia Tribute - Nigel Plaskitt (voice of Hartley Hare) remembers his friend and Rainbow puppeter Ronnie Le Drew
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Ashley Byrne talks to Nigel Plaskitt (voice of Hartley Hare from Pipkins) about his memories of his colleague, collaborator, friend and fellow puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew who has died at the age of 78 after a short illness.. You can hear a full interview about Zippy and George and Ronnie's…
Distinct Nostalgia Tribute to Ronnie Le Drew - the voice of Zippy and George
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message We are truly shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Ronnie Le Drew who brought pleasure to millions, literally generations of children over so many years. We all grew up with Zippy and George and Rainbow. And the team here at Distinct Nostalgia got to know Ronnie well. And we…
Exclusive New Landmark Drama: The President and the Emperor - Episode Three: BABY SATISFACTORILY BORN
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message The extraordinary inside story of the most controversial decision in the history of modern warfare - the order to drop the atomic bomb. Drawn from first-hand accounts of those involved and declassified top secret American and Japanese documents from 1945, this documentary drama unfolds…
The Great Angels Reunion - 50 Years on we reunite 4 of the original cast of the ground breaking nurses series (ahead of the launch of Distinct Radio in 2026)
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Four of the original cast of Angels plus the creator join us to look back at one of the ground breaking series of British television - Angels - which began in 1975. First we hear from Paula Milne about how she created the show before four of the actors who got together as young women…
The Game On Reunion 30 Years On - the cast reminisce about the show's heyday (ahead of the launch of Distinct Radio in 2026)
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message Two of the cast of 90s sitcom Game On remember the show’s heyday 30 years after it began in 1995. Matthew Cottle and Neil Stuke chat to Ashley about how it all began and how it tackled taboos and became a must watch for 20 somethings on a Friday night. And don’t forget we’re marking…
An exclusive first celebration of BOD at 50 with the legendary Derek Griffiths (ahead of the launch in 2026 of Distinct Radio)
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 Distinct Radio, the new 24 hour station where you're encouraged to discover the things you never knew you loved, we're treating you to one of the first Distinct Nostalgia episode highlights on that new station - a short celebration of all things BOD with the…
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message The extraordinary inside story of the most controversial decision in the history of modern warfare - the order to drop the atomic bomb. Drawn from first-hand accounts of those involved and declassified top secret American and Japanese documents from 1945, this documentary drama unfolds…
EXCLUSIVE: The President And The Emperor Part 2 Trailer
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message First Look Trailer for Part 2 of 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 2 coming soon..... The President and the Emperor is written by Guy Smith. The…
EXCLUSIVE NEW DRAMA - The President and the Emperor - In Conversation with Samuel Barnett who plays Robert Oppenheimer
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message As we await the arrival of Part 2 of The President and the Emperor, acclaimed actor Samuel Barnett who plays 'father of the bomb' Robert Oppenheimer chats about taking on historical figures as characters - and what it means to play the famous nuclear scientist. Sam also reflects on the…
Exclusive New Drama: The President and the Emperor - Episode One
Let us know what you think of the latest episode of Distinct Nostalgia by clicking here and sending us a message The extraordinary inside story of the most controversial decision in the history of modern warfare - the order to drop the atomic bomb. Drawn from first-hand accounts of those involved and declassified top secret American and Japanese documents from 1945, this documentary drama unfolds…
