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
Episodes
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
In this episode, I talk about a music weekend at a Bognor Regis holiday camp. In the 1950s, the accommodation was wooden huts, it's now posh hotels. How things have changed since the old days!
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Welcome to my Midweek Message. Next Sunday, I'll be talking about my trip to a Bognor holiday camp music weekend. Don't miss it!
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Hi, and welcome to Back In Time where I read out some of your recollections of the good old days. Tricycles, pubs, accommodation, coal fires... Please join me!
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
It's going to be a great summer here in the UK. I can feel it in my water. BBQs, days on the beach, walks in the countryside... Here comes summer!
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
The New Highway Code Rules. Have you heard about the changes? Have you ever read the Highway Code? In this episode, I rant about the new UK rules and changes for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Hello, and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. We have a few crocus popping up in the garden! Here comes summer!
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
What were wages like in the 50s and 60s? How did people pay the bills, buy new furniture and carpets , buy a car... In this episode I look back at the cost of living and wages in the good old days.
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Hello people! Welcome to Midweek Message number 39. I hope you're all keeping well.
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
At our school, we had a spate of what the deputy headmaster called a 'series of minor sabotage incidents'. The toilets were blown up, the school clock altered, the school radio changed to Radio Caroline, truant was rife... Join me for a look back at a series of minor sabotage incidents.
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
It's Wednesday again! Hi, and welcome to my Midweek Message. I have great idea for this Sunday's episode. I'll be taking you all back to school!
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Home Security - Then And Now In the good old days, people left their doors open. Is that true? What about security? Didn't burglars wander into house and steal things? In this episode, I look back at home security in the 50s and 60s.
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
It's Wednesday again! I have a great idea for next Sunday's podcast episode. Take a listen to my Midweek Message to learn more!
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Humour was very different back in the 60s. In this episode, I look back at the comedians, the jokes, the films…
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
That's it, we've done Christmas! Now, we have new year's eve to look forward to.
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Hi, welcome to another Podcast episode. This time, I bang on about people's surnames, amongst other stuff.