Growing up in the 70s & 80s - off topic!

[NorthStar]

Remember Jamie and the Magic Torch, what about Mr Ben?

American cousins, Canadians, Aussies, Kiwis, what were your favourites?

I'm going right off topic here I need a laugh - so come and stroll down memory lane with me, let's face it everyone on this forum will "get it" you can post about Sodastreams on the main forum.....

 

[GreenFingers]

Oh I love this thread....a few of my favorites Trumpton, Camberwick Green and Bagpuss (Emily loved him)

Also Sindy dolls....far more innocent than her Barbie cousin, I still have my Sindy annual.

Great distraction from 8dpo and in the dreaded 2ww, thanks NorthStar xx

 

[Macwooly]

I loved growing up in the 70s and 80s and loved the programs so much so that I will own up I am still a child as I have on dvd: Bagpuss; Mr Benn; Ivor the Engine; The Flumps; Camberwick Green & Trumpton - got the last 2 as wedding presents when I married DH in 2007

I remember sitting on a Sunday afternoon with my parents eating crumpets cooked on an open fire and watching the Onedin Line - really good memories

Now ladies is it just me or are the fashions of the 80s back on the high streets and the younger generation think that they discovered them?

 

[Bubba3]

Aaaagh , can't get Jamie and the magic torch theme out of my head now !!

 

[Jax41]

I loved growing up in the 70s and 80s and loved the programs so much so that I will own up I am still a child as I have on dvd: Bagpuss; Mr Benn; Ivor the Engine; The Flumps; Camberwick Green & Trumpton - got the last 2 as wedding presents when I married DH in 2007

I remember sitting on a Sunday afternoon with my parents eating crumpets cooked on an open fire and watching the Onedin Line - really good memories

Now ladies is it just me or are the fashions of the 80s back on the high streets and the younger generation think that they discovered them?

Macwooly - you sound like your Mum saying that!!!! But yes, they think leg warmers (particularly in neon colours) are new - errr, I don't think so!!!

What about Mary, Mungo and Midge and of course Tiny Tears dolls.....and while you're talking about the Onedin Line did you used to eat your crumpets in front of Poldark too??x

 

[Macwooly]

I loved growing up in the 70s and 80s and loved the programs so much so that I will own up I am still a child as I have on dvd: Bagpuss; Mr Benn; Ivor the Engine; The Flumps; Camberwick Green & Trumpton - got the last 2 as wedding presents when I married DH in 2007

I remember sitting on a Sunday afternoon with my parents eating crumpets cooked on an open fire and watching the Onedin Line - really good memories

Now ladies is it just me or are the fashions of the 80s back on the high streets and the younger generation think that they discovered them?

Macwooly - you sound like your Mum saying that!!!! But yes, they think leg warmers (particularly in neon colours) are new - errr, I don't think so!!!

What about Mary, Mungo and Midge and of course Tiny Tears dolls.....and while you're talking about the Onedin Line did you used to eat your crumpets in front of Poldark too??x

I sound like my mum a LOT nowadays so no longer fighting it and accepting that I am turning into her

How could I forget Mary, Mungo & Midge Oh what about Alistair and Crystal Tips?

I have a Tiny Tears and Sindy Dolls but my brothers took the Sindy dolls innocents with their Action men

I never watch Poldark - I suspect my parents weren't keen. But I did love to watch It's a Knockout

I also remember when Blackjacks and Fruit Salad sweets were half a penny each

 

[NorthStar]

Hugh, Pew, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Gruff!

Love it ladies, keep 'em coming....

 

[Natsby]

The clangers too, some great shows mentioned here, really made me smile. I´m going to youtube jamie and the magic torch and see if it is on there.

 

[Natsby]

Yes it is, in fact loads of these programs came up, how am I going to get any work done now??

 

[Macwooly]

How could I forget the Clangers when I own it on DVD

Youtube is a terribly good way to waste a day

 

[dachsundmom]

I am out of most of this thread, as IDK what any of these shows are, lol.

But one of my favorites and I have it all on DVD now, is 'All Creatures Great and Small'

I guess I have always been an animal lover!

 

[Macwooly]

Just for the non-UK ladies And for those UK ladies that want a taste of childhood again

Jamie & the magic torch: https://youtu.be/XMNG2LtF41o

Willo the wisp: https://youtu.be/JyksnBFm8u0

Mr Benn: https://youtu.be/_tUpTZW62CE

Ivor the engine: https://youtu.be/fDWk0BCeblQ

Chorlton and the Wheelies (how could I forget him): https://youtu.be/0UYMlV7kSZU

The Flumps: https://youtu.be/0UYMlV7kSZU

Fingerbob (again how could I forget): https://youtu.be/mU32lw4WXZw

The Magic Roundabout: https://youtu.be/c3DcChXNyYQ

Captain Pugwash: https://youtu.be/XnipHUBRMfU (Who can forget Master Bates and Seaman Stains )

The Banana Splits: https://youtu.be/FtD4mn9CeH4

Bagpuss: https://youtu.be/VyNs27kxolM

Trumpton: https://youtu.be/3P5wcCuNZbY

Camberwick Green: https://youtu.be/UOd0DJ_iaAQ

Enjoy

 

[Macwooly]

I am out of most of this thread, as IDK what any of these shows are, lol.

But one of my favorites and I have it all on DVD now, is 'All Creatures Great and Small'

I guess I have always been an animal lover!

That is a classic program and my dad used to read the books to me I'm sure it was this program and the books which lead to me having a career in animal care

 

[Indigo77]

I have NO idea what you're talking about.

 

[Jax41]

I have NO idea what you're talking about.

Aww c'mon Indigo, I bet you remember Happy Days and the Fonz??????

 

[dachsundmom]

I have NO idea what you're talking about.

Aww c'mon Indigo, I bet you remember Happy Days and the Fonz??????

Even my DD watches that! Lol.

 

[Macwooly]

I have NO idea what you're talking about.

That's why I put the links on

Ok 70s and 80s in the US lets see well Happy Days, The Waltons and I am sure the Banana Splits came to the UK from the US

Or are you claiming to have grown up in the 90s

 

[Indigo77]

'Happy Days', I remember...
'The Waltons', I know about, but never watched.
I remember 'The Brady Bunch'.

We were not allowed to watch much TV growing up....

 

[Macwooly]

'Happy Days', I remember...
'The Waltons', I know about, but never watched.
I remember 'The Brady Bunch'.

We were not allowed to watch much TV growing up....

I never watched the Brady Bunch.

I would have said we weren't allowed to watch my TV but obviously we were or I wouldn't know all the programs

 

[purplelou]

i LOVED the waltons!!!

(and all those shows you have listed above!)

what about "take hart" with morph??

and my absolute favourite "animal magic" with Jonny morris!! *happy sigh*