Beste British Television podcasts (2024)

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When I Was A Boy. 52:01

2d ago52:01

52:01

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!Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 188. 11:57

6d ago11:57

11:57

Playing in the street, grandchildren, fish and chips, pavement parking, old photos... Please, join me this Wednesday for a chat.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Village LIfe, Shopkeepers, Grandparents, old Radio Plays. 57:02

9d ago57:02

57:02

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!Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 187. 10:47

13d ago10:47

10:47

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?Door Ray’s Rants UK

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What do you do in your free time? 50:07

16d ago50:07

50:07

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.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 186. 10:52

20d ago10:52

10:52

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!Door Ray’s Rants UK

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When perfume was called scent and petrol was 7/6d a gallon. 49:27

23d ago49:27

49:27

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.…

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Midweek Message 185. 9:43

27d ago9:43

9:43

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.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Housewives 1950s 1960s. Were they slaves? 46:21

1M ago46:21

46:21

Housewives back in the old days were often no more than slaves chained to the kitchen sink! According to a book I've been reading, the man was the master of the house and his authority shouldn't be questioned! Crikey! Please, join me this Sunday.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 184. 12:25

1M ago12:25

12:25

In this episode, architecture, the Isle of Wight and more... who remembers Disprin, the dissolvable aspirin tablets? They were prescribed for anything and everything back in the old days! Is it good to take several tablets every day? I don't think so.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Good Things in the Good Old Days, and much more... 48:27

1M ago48:27

48:27

I love the good old days. You could get an appointment with the doctor. You didn't have to wait on the phone listening to Greensleeves for an hour. Travelling by car was a breeze. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the good old days.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 183. 9:57

1M ago9:57

9:57

It's that time again. How are you? Keeping well, I hope. Adverts, changing times, excuses and reasons... Join me for a midweek chat.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Inside British houses, my Isle of Wight trip and more… 47:22

1M ago47:22

47:22

This week, I’m looking inside British houses. Where is the bathroom situated? Is the kitchen at the back or the front of the house? Where is the lounge, the dining room, the bedrooms… I’ll also be talking about my Isle of Wight trip. Please, join me this Sunday.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Massage 182. 12:07

2M ago12:07

12:07

I recorded this Midweek Message on Sunday 29/9/24 because I won't be here this Wednesday. I'll be having a great time, hopefully, on the Isle of Wight! You'll hear all about it next Sunday.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Buildings, architecture, old houses, new houses and more... 51:37

2M ago51:37

51:37

Where have all the lovely old buildings gone? What happened to the old architecture? I’ve just driven past a new block of flats on the seafront. It looks like a prison block! Please, join me.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 181. 10:20

2M ago10:20

10:20

Hello, how are you? Welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you enjoy my 10 minute chat about new words replacing old words, farm animals, the weather and so much more.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Kids Then and Now. 50:44

2M ago50:44

50:44

What did children do back in the 50s and 60s? Back then, it was a totally different world! I doubt that youngsters of today would be able to grasp the idea of life back then. Also in this episode, wireless and TV back in the old days, mobile phone these days and lots of other goodies. Please, join me.…

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Midweek Message 180. 11:16

2M ago11:16

11:16

Autumn was lovely for kids back in the old days. They'd don their wellies and help dad in the garden. Sweeping up leave, poking the bonfire with a stick, baking potatoes in the embers... Happy days!Door Ray’s Rants UK

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The Waverley Paddle Steamer, Southampton Docks and more. 48:32

2M ago48:32

48:32

I'm not going to bore you with too much talk about the Waverley cruise but I will mention it. Also, Southampton Docks, steam engines, freight trains and more... Please, join me.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 179. 11:26

2M ago11:26

11:26

It's getting colder. In fact, I've a good mind to light the coal fire! No, I must try to make the autumn last as long as I can. I hope you're keeping well. I have a quick story to tell in this Midweek Message. I know you like stories from the good old days.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Stories From The Past, A Visit To Amberley Museum and more. 53:41

2M ago53:41

53:41

We visited Amberley Museum the other day. The sun was out and it was hot... just like summer! Also in this episode, stories from the past, old word we no longer use, scroungers and more...Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 178. 11:34

3M ago11:34

11:34

The naughty things that happened in my old school library! Old words we no longer use, let's bring some back into everyday usage. Homemade chutney and other goodies... Join me for a relaxing chat.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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The Weather 48:40

3M ago48:40

48:40

The good old British weather affects more than people's picnics and BBQs. Many businesses rely on decent weather, especially at weekends. In this episode, amongst other stuff, I have a good old chinwag about the weather.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 177. 12:07

3M ago12:07

12:07

An English country village... the post office closes, the general store closes, the garage closes, there's no bus service, the red telephone box disappears, the pub closes... What! They can't close the pub! Join me for a good old moan!Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Things I Don't Like. Plus, stress and anxiety, processed food and more... 50:58

3M ago50:58

50:58

I don't like many things. Processed food, modern cars, noise, crowds, credit cards... Please join me this Sunday for a good old rant about the things I don't kike. And, of course, the few things I do like.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Mdessage 176. 10:01

3M ago10:01

10:01

Did you go camping back in the old days? A ground sheet, a canvas tent that let the water through... Happy days. Or not! Old radios, old televisions... I've been collecting more junk! Join me for a chat.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Quality Built by Craftsmen before the days of Chipboard, MDF & Plastic. 52:55

3M ago52:55

52:55

In this episode, I look back at the way furniture and other items were built by craftsmen. Sadly, the use of chipboard, MDF and plastic has replaced quality materials. Dovetail joints in furniture have been replaced by wood glue and staples. I also chat about cars, 1960s girls, music... Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Midweek Message 175. 10:47

3M ago10:47

10:47

We've had some lovely weather... 23c - 73F at 7 o'clock in the morning! Excellent! Summer has arrived, albiet very late. I can feel an outside broadcast coming on if this weather holds. I hope you're keeping well. Happy days!Door Ray’s Rants UK

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A Typical Day In The 1960s. Off To Work! 49:55

3M ago49:55

49:55

In this episode, I recall a typical day back in the 1960s. There was a transistor radio in the kitchen but no morning television to watch during breakfast. Leaving the house, you only needed your car keys and your wallet and perhaps a packed lunch... no mobile phone, laptop or other electronic devices. Also, Chinese whispers, rumours, malicious lie…

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Midweek Message 174. 10:17

3M ago10:17

10:17

It's that time again! How are you? Keeping well, I hope. This week I'm chatting about the old photos of me in the 1960s that have been lost over time. Such a shame! The weather... it's raining. My new Union flag and much more. Please, join me.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Why are people so loud? The shops we loved and lost, and more... 50:25

4M ago50:25

50:25

In this episode, I'll ponder on why some people have such loud voices and laughter that can be heard over vast distances. They not only deafen everyone around them, but practically maim the inner ear... even at 30 yards! Also, the shops we loved and have lost. So many high street shops have gone, and we miss them! Foxes, hedgehogs, package holidays…

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Midweek Message 173. 10:08

4M ago10:08

10:08

Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Loud people, loud music... Yes, I'm off on another rant about my poor ears. In fact, next Sunday's episode will cover loud people, as well as lots of other stuff. If you've nothing to do then, pease, join me.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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English Villages, Sundays When The Shops Were Closed and more... 46:08

4M ago46:08

46:08

In this episode, I’ll be returning to a village where I once lived. Unfortunately, many villages have been absorbed by expanding towns, but a few have managed to escape the encroachment of the urban sprawl. Some haven’t yet been eaten up by the concrete monsters! I’ll also talk about Sundays, back in the day when the shops were closed and the roads…

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Midweek Message 172. 10:07

4M ago10:07

10:07

Later this week, I'm off to visit my old village. I'm sure there will have been many changes since I lived there almost 40 years ago. I'll tell you all about it on Sunday. It's nice to be home after my week away in Bognor. Have you had a holiday this year? Are you planning to go away? What's the weather doing where you are? It's been awful here! St…

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Timeline Britain 1950s plus Bognor Butlins! 52:28

4M ago52:28

52:28

In this episode, I look back at the various events over the 50s 60s and 70s. In 1953, The first James Bond book, Casino Royale, was published. The Great Train Robbery of 1963. In 1961, the construction of the Berlin Wall begins. Plus, I’ll tell you all about my week at Bognor Butlin’s! Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Midweek Message 171. 9:44

4M ago9:44

9:44

Welcome to another Midweek Message. Daft adverts, The Mysterons, the weather, post codes, zones and lots more stuff!Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Further Education, Technical College, Adult Classes in the 1960s 48:27

4M ago48:27

48:27

Back in the 60s, many people who had left school were keen to go back to college to learn a trade. Women wanted to learn secretarial skills such as typing and shorthand. Men could learn bricklaying, car mechanics or many other trades. It was a great way to become qualified. Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Midweek Message 170. 9:50

4M ago9:50

9:50

The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is quite delightful... That's a Christmas song, and you'd think it was winter here. Rain, wind, cold... Stone the crows! No point in moaning about it, but I will!Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Trip to Pulborough Brooks. 49:02

5M ago49:02

49:02

In this episode, Tricia and I visit the RSPB reserve at Pulborough in West Sussex. Visit their website here. Also, what were pubs like back in the 1960s? Were they just boozers? Or, were they an integral part of the community? Plus, remembering the old record shops, hiding money beneath the mattress... Please, join me this Sunday.…

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Midweek Message 169. 9:33

5M ago9:33

9:33

Do you remember recording music from Pick of the Pops on a Sunday evening? The old reel to reel tape recorder whirling away, recording your favourite tracks. More on nicknames, gardens, the doctor... and more!Door Ray’s Rants UK

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The Great Storm of 1987 plus What's In A Name? 49:37

5M ago49:37

49:37

Do you remember the great storm of 1987 here in the UK? What a shock it was! The National Grid sustained heavy damage, leaving thousands without power. It was astonishing that the weather reports failed to predict a storm of such magnitude. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names—how many Christian names do you have? Are you known by your firs…

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Midweek Message 168. 10:34

5M ago10:34

10:34

This Sunday, I'll be chatting about people's names. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names… How many Christian names do you have? Also, I'll be recalling the events during the storm of 1987 here in Britain. Please, join me.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Things We No Longer Have Or See In The UK. 49:09

5M ago49:09

49:09

Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and other items of the past that have since disappeared! Also, I’m c…

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Midweek Message 167. 9:58

5M ago9:58

9:58

Who remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and othetr items of the past that have since disappeared!…

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Traditional English Food, Pubs, Shops... 50:27

5M ago50:27

50:27

What is traditional English food? Dishes like bubble and squeak, meat and two veg, toad in the hole, shepherd's pie and fish and chips come to mind. In this episode, Tricia chats about classic English meals, going all the way back to World War II. Not that we were around back then! Also in this episode, people opening their houses as shops in the o…

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Midweek Message 166. 9:53

5M ago9:53

9:53

Hi, I hope you're well. Traditional English meals, school dinners, chip shops, transistor radios back in the 1960s... Join me for a good old chat.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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School Holidays and other stuff. 55:22

5M ago55:22

55:22

Remember the joy of school holidays in the old days? Six glorious weeks of summer freedom! Imagine if we had mobile phones back in the 50s and 60s. How would we have reacted to social media? The days before computers, what did the banks do? What did the tax office do? Everything was written is huge books called ledgers. Imagine the work! Join me th…

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Ray's Roaming Rants - St Mary's Church, Sompting. 6:54

6M ago6:54

6:54

This Roaming Rant took me to St Mary's Church, Sompting, West Sussex. Built in the 11th or 12th century, the church is one of only a few on Britain with a Saxon tower. Please, join me for a look around the church.Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Midweek Message 165. 10:04

6M ago10:04

10:04

I've been to church! More on that later. Also, I have a sore throat, we had great weather on Sunday... Why address letters to, for example, Mrs Fred Smith? Is she a man? That's her husband's name, not hers! That was the way things were in the old days. Does that still happen?Door Ray’s Rants UK

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Live Your Life. Children in Pubs. Miserable People and more. 52:14

6M ago52:14

52:14

Live Your Life! Live and let live. In other words, let people get on with their lives and you get on with your life. Don't interfere with or poke your nose into other people's business. Punishing children. What are your thoughts on spanking kids? Also, kids in pubs. Should children be allowed into pubs? Please, join me this Sunday for a good old mo…

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