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 Jun 14, 2020
Sunday Jun 14, 2020
Board games, garden games, street games such as hopscotch and roller skating… Were games in the 1950s very different to games kids play these days? Join me in a look back at the games kids played.
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Every summer, foreign students flood into the UK to learn English. They stay with host families, which usually works extremely well for both student and family. However, things aren’t always what they seem…
Sunday May 31, 2020
Sunday May 31, 2020
The English language, grammar, syntax, sayings… In this episode, I take a look at the mistakes people make when speaking or writing. I hope you find somthink of what might interest you, if you get my drift, know what I mean.
Sunday May 24, 2020
Sunday May 24, 2020
Your partner works and you’ve retired. You’ve had several years at home alone during the week. You have your daily routine, coffee at ten, lunch at one… Your partner takes early retirement and your routine is completely disrupted. How do you cope?
Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
Gardens back in the 1940s and 50s were very different. No patio area, no brick built barbecue, no water feature or outside lights… So, what were gardens like back then? Join me for a look at gardens then and now.
Sunday May 10, 2020
Sunday May 10, 2020
As we celebrate VE Day, we also find ourselves in lockdown. Join me for a look at lockdown and take a trip back to the 1940s. Similar but very different times.
Sunday May 03, 2020
Sunday May 03, 2020
We live in a throw away world, which is a shame. In the old days, people would repair or mend things rather than dump them. In this episode, I look back at the days of make do and mend.
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Friends, good and bad. Some people are real friends, some are only acquaintances, some aren’t worth knowing. In this episode I look back at friends of all types.
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
A young lad’s questions about my younger years… You didn’t have a mobile phone? You didn’t have a TV in your bedroom? You walked to school! Your mum couldn’t drive? How did she go shopping? You didn’t go on an aeroplane?
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
In this episode, I answer some of the many emails and messages I’ve received. There are a range of questions from humorous to rude and strange to obscene! Join me for some fun!
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Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Following on from last week’s episode, I reveal more about life behind the scenes in a quaint English village. The vicar, the tennis club, the local bobby on his bike, the exploits of Mrs Fortescue, the girls down at the local stables… There’s far more to village life than meets the eye!
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Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Decades ago, I became a Parish Councillor. My first council meeting was amusing, to say the least. But what happened with a young female councillor was unbelievable! But true!
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
People have asked whether I’m self isolating. Yes, I suppose I am. There again, I think I’ve always done so as I’m a somewhat of a recluse. In this episode, I talk about panic buying, staying at home rather then going out to pubs and restaurants, and personal hygiene. Join me, if you will.
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Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
In this episode, I look back at homes in the 1950s. The kitchen with its Formica worktops and coal boiler, the lounge with a coal fire, the freezing cold bathroom during winter months… Join me for a look back at the good old days!
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Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
In this episode, I ramble on and moan and groan about things. Pot holes in roads, coffee served in soup bowls, cars without spare wheels... Join me for a good old moan!
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