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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

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11:04

Midweek Message 197.

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2025/01/08

Have you ever heard of a one-way street, which is two way for bicycles? What a crazy idea! I hope you're keeping warm in the Northern Hemisphere. It's zero degrees here! However, spring is getting a little closer with every passing day.

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58:24

What will the new year bring? The Weather, catching...

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2025/01/05

New Year 2025. In this episode, I'll talk about the new year and what it might hold for us. I'll also be reminiscing about years gone by. The weather, catching thieves and lots of other stuff!

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08:37

Midweeek Message 196

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2025/01/01

Happy New Year! Let's hopoe that 2025 is better all round for the world.

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01:00:44

New Year 1951 to 2025 Christmas New Year Boxing Day...

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/12/29

New Year 1951, when I was born, until now, 2025. In this episode, I ramble on about new years and Christmases of the past and today. Also, lots of other stuff!

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10:35

Midweek Messahe 195.

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2024/12/25

Merry Christmas! I hope you're all having a lovely day! Don't eat or drink too much... That includes me! Be good, be merry and enjoy yourselves!

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58:56

What will happen when there are no pubs left?

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/12/22

What will happen when there are no pubs left? Once, the pub was the heart of the community—a place where locals gathered, stories were shared, and news of the district was exchanged. It was more than just a place to drink; it was a social hub that connected people, strengthened relationships, and gave communities a sense of identity and belonging.

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09:47

What will happen when there are no pubs left?

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/12/18

What will happen when there are no pubs left? Once, the pub was the heart of the community—a place where locals gathered, stories were shared, and news of the district was exchanged. It was more than just a place to drink; it was a social hub that connected people, strengthened relationships, and gave communities a sense of identity and belonging.

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57:25

On Leaving School What Was Your First Job?

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/12/15

What was your first job after you left school? Did you stay in that job until your retirement? Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at work and school and girls and just about everything else back in the old days.

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10:52

Midweek Message 192.

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/12/11

When I was a boy, I wanted to be a steam engine driver. It was exciting, it was amazing... every boy wanted to be a train driver! What job did you want to do when you grew up? What job did you do? Let me know.

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58:44

The Winter of 1962/63.

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2024/12/08

Winter is here so let's talk about the dreadful winter of 62/63. I was twelve years old so I remember it well. Also, we'll have a moan about traffic jams, your favourite Christmas presents, storm Garragh, food and much more. Please, join me.

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10:18

Midweek Message 191.

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/12/04

Christmas eve in the old days. Over to the pub at lunch time, back to work after a few beers only to be sent home... wonderful! On Christmas day, shops were closed, pubs were closed... everywhere was closed! Happy days!

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01:00:35

Making Money Moonlighting Food Additives Christmas in...

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/12/01

How easy was it to make money back in the old days? We were a nation of shopkeepers. But we were also a nation of moonlighters. Many people worked on private jobs in their spare time. Also in this episode, brussel sprouts and Christmas trees, renting out part of your garden, food additives, hormones, pesticides… Join me for an hour of light relief, and moaning!

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12:49

Midweek Message 190.

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2024/11/27

I think we have too much in the way of technology. Mobiles phones, computers, iPads... The PC displays the blue screen of death! The TV said it has no connection, check your HDMI cable... It's all too much! Life used to be relaxed, peaceful, tranquil... Happy days!

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49:02

Mr Jobsworth, Firms Man, you can't do this, you can't...

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2024/11/24

You've heard of Mr Jobsworth. Oh, you can't do that, it's more that my job's worth to allow you to do that. Mr Firmsman... You've broken the company rules! I'll have to report you for doing that! Join me this Sunday for a chat and a laugh.

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09:38

Midweek Message 189.

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/11/20

In this Midweek Message, I talk about a village where the leader of parish council is a right jobsworth, a firm's man... or woman. You can't do this, you can't do that! Crikey, what a daft state of affairs!

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52:01

When I Was A Boy.

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/11/17

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!

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11:57

Midweek Message 188.

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/11/13

Playing in the street, grandchildren, fish and chips, pavement parking, old photos... Please, join me this Wednesday for a chat.

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57:02

Village LIfe, Shopkeepers, Grandparents, old Radio...

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/11/10

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!

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10:47

Midweek Message 187.

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/11/06

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?

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50:07

What do you do in your free time?

Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great... ·

2024/11/03

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.

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