I write this special #BlastfromthePast blog about possibly one of my favourite TV shows as a kid on two notes this week. Firstly, on the note of sadness, due to the news that it's much loved central host passed away at the age of 76 this week. But also on a note of trepidation, largely … Continue reading #BlastfromthePast: Rainbow
Welcome to a suitably spooky DeLorean ride for Halloween on this week's #BlastfromthePast. This week, we hop on our broomsticks to 1986, when the then 11 year old Fairuza Balk (Return to Oz, The Craft) took up the role of one of Britain's best loved witches. Originally airing on ITV in October of that year, The … Continue reading #BlastfromthePast: The Worst Witch (1986)
Last Sunday saw the airing of a countdown of The Nation's Favourite 80's Number Ones, hosted by Zoe Ball, which revealed that the UK's best loved chart topper from the decade that bought us legwarmers, shoulder-pads and tight perms was 'Every Breath You Take' by Sting and the Police. A good choice, but not necessarily … Continue reading #CrazyStupidPlaylist: 80’s Number Ones
