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Midweek Message 74.

Hi, how are you on this lovely September day? I need an idea for next Sunday's podcast episode. Can you come up with something? Do let me know. raysrants@protonmail.com No doubt Janet will be the first to think of something!

Do You Remember?

Do you remember.... How many times have you heard that over the years? Do you remember the old Morris Minor cars? Do you remember vending machines where you could buy chocolate bars? In this episode, I look back at things we might, or might not, remember.

Midweek Message 73.

Hi, I hope you're keeping well. Next Sunday's episode is called Do You Remember? I'm going to look back and ask... do you remember cigarette cards? Tiddlywinks? Jacks? What do you remember from the old days? Let me know!

Old Films Movies

I love the old black and white films from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. What I enjoy is looking at the cars, the people, the streets and buildings all captured on film. Watching old movies is a great way to get an idea of what Britain was like back in the old days. 

Midweek Message 72.

Do you want to take a look at the way Britain was back in the 50s and 60s? In this Midweek Message, I'll tell you how. Join me!

My First Time.

My first time? No, it's not what you think. My first job, my first house, my first car... Thinking back to things we first did the 1960s or 70s.  First time aboard on holiday, first time married... It's great fun to look back at the things we did. Sometimes,. it's not so great! Join me for, hopefully, another fun podcast episode.

Midweek Message 71.

Hi, welcome to another Midweek Message. Next Sunday's podcast is called My First Time. The first time you moved into a house. The first time you went abroad. Your first car. Your first job. Email me and tell me about Your First Time... whatever it is. raysrants@protonmail.com

Your Diary Entries.

Did you keep a diary when you were young? This Sunday, I'll be reading some of your diary entries from days of old. Some sad, some funny... Join me for some interesting revelations! 

Midweek Message 70.

Hi, I hope you're well. Did you keep a diary when you were young? If so, send me some of the entries. Whether funny or sad, I'd love to hear some snippets from your diary. This coming Sunday, I'll be reading some of the entries so please help me out. 

The Benefit of Hindsight.

Podcast - The Benefit of Hindsight. We can all look back and wish that we hadn't done this or that. We all make mistakes, but how have out past mistakes affected our lives today? 

Midweek Message 69.

Rain, thunder and lightning... and the roof leaks! I have a bowl on my desk to catch the water. The heat wave has gone, for a while. But I'm pretty sure it will return. 

The Summer of 1976

Who remembers the summer of 1976? Hot for ten weeks, a drought, hosepipe bans... And now we have the summer of 2022. Join me for a chat about the heat, political correctness, and lots of other stuff. 

Midweek Message 68.

It's getting hot again this week! Possibly reaching 36c by the weekend which is 97F. Wow, this is a proper summer! Join me for a quick chat about people who tell lies, the heat wave and more...

Compulsive Liars!

We've all met a compulsive liar at some time or other. Why do they do it? Why do people have to lie? In this episode, I look back at some of the lies I've heard over the years.

Midweek Message 67.

Hello, it's Wednesday again! We're into August now, where is the time going? It won't be long before there's a shopping day countdown... No, I won't mention December!