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Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories

Listen to the astonishing tales of the hair-raising japes, scrapes and capers that a group of mischievous and anarchic working-class boys get up to and into while growing up in 1970s Dunstable, England. Hear all about their outrageous exploits, along with those of their trusty accomplices and allies, and of the fearsome foes whose paths they cross. All stories are written and told using their original source materials, discovered within Stumpy Sanderson"s long ago buried time capsules – the first of

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20:37

Two Merry Monks and Two Pairs of Clackers

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson's 1970s Stories, listen to the riotous tale that is 'Two Merry Monks and Two Pairs of Clackers'. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator play key roles in the lunatic asylum that is the end of year 5th Form Revue stage show. Even they could not have foreseen the shocking and grotesque outcome of this last Thursday of school. "Oh Merry Monk, rise from your habit, reveal your glory, for all to see…" https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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16:17

Cunningham’s Tomb

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the house shaking tale that is ‘Cunningham’s Tomb’. Set in 1978, Lanky Shinton and Chipolata Mick devise a heinous Poe-like plan to entomb the autocratic Science teacher, Mr Cunningham. Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator lend a hand with the diabolical plot. “In Science Block, no one can hear you scream or shout.” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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15:25

A Bite To Remember

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/10/07

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the red hot tale that is ‘A Bite To Remember. Set in 1977, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator help out with the pungent plot that Chutney Barton and Gusty Burton devise to knock that crowing rooster, Boaster Hawkins, off his perch. “Ah, ah, I know what you’re thinking, is this a hot spice or are they bluffing? But to tell you the truth, I forgot myself in all this excitement.” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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14:54

Gordon Brings the House Down

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/09/23

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the house shaking tale that is ‘Gordon Brings the House Down’. Set in 1971, Gordon ‘Sputnik’ Mahoney’s obsession with all things Gerry Anderson, and lack of attention to little else causes a cataclysmic cascade. All witnessed by Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator. “Gordon, your friends are here. I hope you’re not in that bathroom?” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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17:29

A Hose for All Seasons

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/09/09

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the foaming story that is ‘A Hose for All Seasons’. Set in 1974, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator get involved in a scheme with Slack Jack Arnold and Turps Maguire to gain some lucrative business using a revolutionary car and patio cleaning machine. They are unaware of the power and force they are about to unleash. “I know those boys, they’re trouble…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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14:58

The Punk Duff Experience

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/08/26

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the raucous tale that is ‘The Punk Duff Experience’. Set in 1978, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator, in conjunction with Tonko, book a Luton punk band to play at their monthly punk and new wave night. Little do they realise the outrageous reputation and anarchic material of this outfit. “Come and listen to subversive tunes, come and see them in their thigh length boots…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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16:16

Cracked Justice

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/08/12

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the splintering story that is ‘Cracked Justice’. Set in 1976, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator seek the help of left-wing mastermind Stephen Brookman against the corrupt new playground judge, Monstrous Melvyn Musgrove. Can they unseat this usurper from the Throne of Judgement? “The system of justice has been broken, and so Monstrous Musgrove must too be broken and brought down…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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13:12

The Lea Valley Meteor

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/07/29

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the milk bottle rattling tale that is ‘The Lea Valley Meteor’. Set in 1973, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Puffer Patterson join Phil the Ferret and other spectators to watch a race for the ages between the milk floats of Old Bob Cripps and Flash Danny McKenzie. What ensues goes down in history. “There is nothing like the site of two milk floats racing side by side down a trafficless avenue…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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13:07

Macready Down And Up, Shaken And Stirred

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/07/15

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the juddering story that is ‘Macready Down And Up, Shaken And Stirred’. Set in 1977, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Bendy Henderson once again prod the wasps’ nest that is the wild man of Liscombe Road, Old Man Macready. A bone-shaking and body-rattling journey of horror ensues. “He’s Old Man Macready, and with a pickaxe and a shovel he will go to work…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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13:26

Chutney Barton Gets His Euphonium Out

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/07/01

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the howling gale of a tale that is ‘Chutney Barton Gets His Euphonium Out’. Set in 1975, Chutney Barton’s euphonium is a force of nature which wreaks havoc in Mr Wilcox’s history class. All part of a devilish plot involving Turps Macguire, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator. “Chutney Barton gave a blast, and a cacophonous wind blew through the class…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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01:31

Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories Series 2 Trailer

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2025/06/24

Coming soon to a podcast and a Ferguson Radiogram near you!

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33:06

Brookman’s Grokhot

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2022/07/28

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the rumbling tale of ‘Brookman’s Grokhot’. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator get involved in Stephen Brookman’s and Big Mo’s most radical and revolutionary plot to date against the teaching authorities of South Bedfordshire. Disorientation abounds. “A very strange ice cream van trundled round the streets…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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30:14

The 64 Legs of Creeping Gilbert

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2022/07/28

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the ghastly tale of ‘The 64 Legs of Creeping Gilbert’. Set in 1970, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator look on in horror as the sinister Gilbert Hay and Austin Blythe unleash hidden terrors on an unsuspecting classroom. Fear runs amok. “He’s peculiar, he’s an oddball, he’s Gilbert Hay…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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28:47

The Great Freight Train Adventure

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2022/06/30

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the hurtling tale of ‘The Great Freight Train Adventure’. Set in 1978, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Puffer Patterson take what they hope will be a leisurely and enjoyable journey on a Blue Circle Cement train. Spanners though are put in the works. “There’s a freight train heading down the tracks, and we like the look of it…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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25:05

HMS Puffer

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2022/06/30

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the nautical tale of ‘HMS Puffer’. Set in 1976, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator join other gang members and are led by Admiral of the Fleet, Puffer Patterson into one of the greatest naval battles in history. The outcome is flabbergasting. “Steamship sailing, sail away, steamship sailing, far away….” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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26:10

The Incredible Shrinking Stumpy

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2022/05/26

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the gripping tale of ‘The Incredible Shrinking Stumpy’. Set in 1972, as Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator take what they think will be an easy ride on a customised Raleigh Super Chopperhawk, startling events unfold. “Our platform shoes, they made us look so tall…” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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28:04

Gordon, Immediate Launch

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2022/05/26

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the superhuman tale of ‘Gordon, Immediate Launch’. Set in 1971, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator bear witness to the most death-defying stunt ever attempted by that great daredevil, Gordon ‘Sputnik’ Mahoney. Fortune favours the brave. “Fly so high in your Interceptor, fly so high they’ll never get ya ….” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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28:19

Bendy and the Snowball of Terror

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2022/04/28

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the abominable tale of ‘Bendy and the Snowball of Terror’. Set in 1973, Stumpy Sanderson, your Narrator and Bendy Henderson set off on an expedition to destroy a huge and sinister snowman. Events then take a terrifying turn. “And like the Wickerman, it stood silently and watched ….” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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25:41

Dribbling Peter

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2022/04/28

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the dazzling tale of ‘Dribbling Peter’. Set in 1975, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator are party to Stephen Brookman’s amazing plan to score a goal past the bragger, Boaster Hawkins. What ensues has gone down in Middle School folklore… “There goes Dribbling Peter, running fast and free….” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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23:12

The Fall of the House of King and Hyde

Stumpy Sanderson"s 1970s Stories ·

2022/03/24

In this episode of Stumpy Sanderson’s 1970s Stories, listen to the mutinous tale of ‘The Fall of the House of King and Hyde’. Set in 1979, Stumpy Sanderson and your Narrator play their part with left-wing mastermind, Stephen Brookman, in the unseating of a tyrant king and his evil henchman. “The fall of the house of King and Hyde, was a sight for our eyes to behold….” https://stumpysanderson.co.uk/

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