For Those of a Certain Age

Tomliner · Post by **Tomliner** » 21 Jul 2007, 09:12

If you like a bit of nostalgia have look at this http://www.whirligig-tv.co.uk/ although I suspect it may mainly appeal to UK folks or expats.ATB EricT

Post by **DelP** » 21 Jul 2007, 10:36

Thanks for that Eric

Torchy, Twizzle, Whirlybirds...they don't make stuff like they used to

ATB,

Derek

Tomliner · Post by **Tomliner** » 21 Jul 2007, 11:14

Also a link to old radio progs from that site.Who could forget uncle Mac on Childrens Favourites on Saturday mornings ?Or was it er I've forgotten!ATB EricT

DispatchDragon · Post by **DispatchDragon** » 21 Jul 2007, 11:37

Thanks for both links Tom

Somewhere in my past is a cream coloured bakelite cased "Ekco" radio
that was my constant companion from about age 6 - My brothers passed
it on when they got a new fangled transistor radio - You had to wait for about 3 minutes while the tubes warmed up - but listening to the shows mentioned at Whirlygigs companion site and then after that to Radio Luxembourg until the wee hours of the morning -- Anyone remember
lsitening to Sam Costa????

Leif

Post by **DelP** » 21 Jul 2007, 11:41

I found a DVD package of kids programmes from the late 50's, early 60's..all of the above, Fireball XL5, etc..but it cost Â£100 :shock:

I thought I'd get it for my 5 year old Sam..but he's so wrapped up with the current Dr Who that I doubt he'd be impressed

Late night Radio Luxembourg?....oh yes...

Four Feather Falls.. :shock:

Derek

delticbob · Post by **delticbob** » 21 Jul 2007, 12:09

Excellent

I have not come across that site before - duly saved.

One of a similar nature is http://tv.cream.org/.

You says its for (boys) of a certain age... sadly that must include me then.

I also remember Terry Hall with his arm stuffed up Lenny the Lions 'bum' on TV in the mid '60, along with Ray Allan & Lord Charles, Crossroads, Thunderbirds-on their first outing, Andy Pandy...too many memories

Oooh! I need a lie down now

Bob

Post by **DaveB** » 21 Jul 2007, 12:20

Top Banana

As it happens.. I have the complete Fireball XL5 and Stingray sets on DVD!

I also know of a certain Mr Piper (oops) who owns the complete Thunderbirds

Funny you know.. I was sitting watching some pony on the box the other night (one of those prolific game shows) and thought I'd have a look at their website. After falling bored within a second or two, I found another link on the same site (it's ITV btw) where they have the complete (with the exception of episode 1) Joe90 available for you to watch in realtime!! Goes without saying I had a slightly later night than I intended

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Post by **Garry Russell** » 21 Jul 2007, 13:17

Ah yes those were the days when we were all happy and gay :shock: :redface:

How times change

My son was well into Thunderbirds the second time around so I was able to relive it's earlier incarnation.

Garry

Post by **DelP** » 21 Jul 2007, 14:04

Anyone remember that US prog about a diver/frogman?

Lloyd Bridges was the player I think :think:

Derek

Chris Trott · Post by **Chris Trott** » 21 Jul 2007, 14:15

You mean this?

http://www.tv.com/sea-hunt/show/3003/summary.html

Sea Hunt was the name and yes Mr. Bridges (the elder) was the star.