Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
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Midweek Message 192.
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When I was a boy, I wanted to be a steam engine driver. It was exciting, it was amazing... every boy wanted to be a train driver! What job did you want to do when you grew up? What job did you do? Let me know.
4 days ago
The Winter of 1962/63.
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Winter is here so let's talk about the dreadful winter of 62/63. I was twelve years old so I remember it well. Also, we'll have a moan about traffic jams, your favourite Christmas presents, storm Garragh, food and much more. Please, join me.
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Midweek Message 191.
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Christmas eve in the old days. Over to the pub at lunch time, back to work after a few beers only to be sent home... wonderful! On Christmas day, shops were closed, pubs were closed... everywhere was closed! Happy days!
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Making Money Moonlighting Food Additives Christmas in the 1960s and 1970s.
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
How easy was it to make money back in the old days? We were a nation of shopkeepers. But we were also a nation of moonlighters. Many people worked on private jobs in their spare time. Also in this episode, brussel sprouts and Christmas trees, renting out part of your garden, food additives, hormones, pesticides… Join me for an hour of light relief, and moaning!
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Midweek Message 190.
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
I think we have too much in the way of technology. Mobiles phones, computers, iPads... The PC displays the blue screen of death! The TV said it has no connection, check your HDMI cable... It's all too much! Life used to be relaxed, peaceful, tranquil... Happy days!
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Mr Jobsworth, Firms Man, you can't do this, you can't do that...
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
You've heard of Mr Jobsworth. Oh, you can't do that, it's more that my job's worth to allow you to do that. Mr Firmsman... You've broken the company rules! I'll have to report you for doing that! Join me this Sunday for a chat and a laugh.
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Midweek Message 189.
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
In this Midweek Message, I talk about a village where the leader of parish council is a right jobsworth, a firm's man... or woman. You can't do this, you can't do that! Crikey, what a daft state of affairs!
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
When I Was A Boy - PART TWO.
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Shop rents, utopia, farmers, cuttings from plants, beer barrels, mail order... There's a lot to get through in this week's podcast episode. I hope you enjoy it!
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Midweek Message 188.
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Playing in the street, grandchildren, fish and chips, pavement parking, old photos... Please, join me this Wednesday for a chat.
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Village LIfe, Shopkeepers, Grandparents, old Radio Plays.
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Village Life, Shopkeepers, old Radio Plays... Do you remember The Navy Lark, Handcock's Half Hour, Steptoe and Son... Happy days on the radio! Also, I talk about grandparents playing a major part in children's lives. Join me for a good old chat!
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Midweek Message 187.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you're keeping well. It's getting cooler here in Britain as we head towards winter. What's it like where you are?
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
What do you do in your free time?
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
What do you do in your free time? Do you get any spare time? These days, it seems that everyone is so busy they rarely have time to sit down for five minutes. Retirement isn't at all what I'd thought it would be. Do this, so that, go here, go there... Please, join me this Sunday for a chat.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Midweek Message 186.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Hi, I hope you're keeping well. It's mild here, 15C which is 59F. I've bought some coal for our open fire and sorted out the kindling wood, so we're ready to go. Are you ready for Halloween? We have a tub of sweets by the front door ready for the children should they pop round. Happy days!
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
When perfume was called scent and petrol was 7/6d a gallon.
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
In days gone by, fish and chips were wrapped in newspaper, perfume was called scent, school kids got the cane, beer was 16 pence for a pint in my local pub... And, a few extracts from a little book written in 1878 about bringing up children. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the old days.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Midweek Message 185.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
We're getting through October. Winter is nearing! I hope you're keeping warm. The sun is out as I write this but it's pretty chilling outside. Child care, weddings, conker trees... I hope you enjoy this week's Midweek Message.